Technique is a big part of getting in and out gracefully, like swpilot said. I can understand that a bad knee might prevent a graceful exit.
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Battson
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I agree with Rod, please find help to rivet the wings closed. Two things, it won't be possible to finish the job so you will need some help either way,... -
Baggage tubes
Hi everyone, a friend is building a Bearhawk and wanted advice on how to do a baggage tube. I was surprised to hear that the forum hasn't covered this... -
I need to add to this post - a caution:
Following maintenance of our plane, I had new calipers installed and needed to brake continuously...Leave a comment:
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You will get very decent cruise speed - as good as a Skywagon in fact. However, you won't cruise like an RV-6 and land like a Cub in the same plane, that...Leave a comment:
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Yes it never hurts to ask - I had to ask about 10,000 questions during the build. I am so happy we can use a form now instead of a Yahoo group! -
You are over-thinking it, AN#-## bolt and a castle nut. Do them all up to the lower spec torque - which is VERY LOW. Everything will rotate smoothly,...Leave a comment:
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I can confirm that at higher than normal speeds, the 4-place does adopt a nose-down attitude and becomes uncomfortable to fly. I assume most aircraft...Leave a comment:
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Per my original post, I am charging a Pb and Li-X battery in parallel with no adverse affects. Hundred + hours now. -
Oh that was just something I tried to see what it was like. Not a normal thing, but my point was once Jon fits the big tires, high power high speed cruising...Leave a comment:
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Svyolo - Maybe I am missing something. I think the Voltage Regulator and the BMS must be interacting continuously as the battery is charged on the main... -
You will still need to maintain a second alternator, they take more work than a modern battery?
It will be running (rotating) all the time, so... -
*imagines two batteries having a duel*
I have kept my PC680 and installed a small EarthX for a dual setup. The EarthX is only big enough...Leave a comment:
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I am normally down to the low 40 KIAS or below 40 about a quart mile out. Provided the wind isn't presenting a risk of stall because of gusty air. I prefer...Last edited by Battson; 06-09-2019, 06:19 PM.Leave a comment:
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Sounds like big tires syndrome, no matter how much I open her up I can't see the high cruise speeds we used to get. It is a good thing though, it used...Leave a comment:
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I am definitely controlling descent rate with power, but only the most minor corrections. I did three flights yesterday from dead empty to quite heavy...Leave a comment:
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I presume those are 'effectively' true airspeeds, when you say averaging GPS speeds around a box. Just confirming how your math worked. Very, very similar...Leave a comment:
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For 9 gph that is not a bad speed, Jon. I think I would see similar speeds if I reduced fuel flow to 9.Leave a comment:
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For clarity, I hardly use any power on my approaches. Normally the throttle is practically closed while we are on finals. There is a little trickle of...Leave a comment:
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I recommend you tighten the nut by hand in all cases, carefully read in the instructions before doing this or you will damage the bearings. De-burr the...Leave a comment:
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