The Patrol has been down a month due to service and work. The two issues wer of course hot cowl, but also starter kick back.
I have a lot...
Bcone1381
Patrol Plans #303
"Building a Quick Build Patrol. FWF, fabric, interior, to go."
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Thanks! I'm following your example! -
I imagine its a relief to have a path forward! Ive been there many times. (And am there right now...hehe) Great to hear that you talked it over with... -
Steve, I took some screenshots in order to help the reader see what you have done. It looks to me like the second shot might have a wider deeper scoop...Leave a comment:
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Another idea.
Use your existing tank cover as a template. Lots of the holes are fine. Some are not.
An example you might consider....what...Last edited by Bcone1381; 06-09-2025, 10:53 AM.Leave a comment:
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When I stitched I became familiar with U2's Joshua Tree album. It just kind of nice to have a task that does not require me to think....just do and ... -
Another idea if you decide to remanufacture the cover is Blind hole pins, or blind hole spotters. Both Aircraft tool supply and The Yard Store carry them....Leave a comment:
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I'm curious what you mean by "positioned." Does that mean a "small adjustment", or "bent from a straight tube to final fit"?...Leave a comment:
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The oiler design plays a roll. Find one or fabricate one with a rubber tip so when it engages the oil hole a seal is formed so you can inject...Last edited by Bcone1381; 06-03-2025, 08:13 AM.Leave a comment:
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Virgil McKenzie of Bearhawk Aircraft is my authority, but the following text if from memory of a conversation he and I had a few weeks ago.
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Yes I will. -
That is insightful! I will consider fabrcating a shield to smooth out airflow around them and attach it with steel hose clamps like I do my heat ...
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