Bcone1381
Patrol Plans #303
"Building a Quick Build Patrol. FWF, fabric, interior, to go."
Last Activity: 04-10-2025, 11:37 AM
Joined: 09-23-2013
Location: Michigan
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I felt overwhelmed too at first. The first thing I did eight years ago was to organize all the parts and hardware "stuff". The "stuff organization... -
The fitting with the O-ring is called an O-ring Boss Fitting. (ORB) They don't get any sealant. The O-rig seals the joint.. Make sure the O-ring gets...Leave a comment:
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I think your countersinking for AN426AD3 rivets. They are the normal countersunk rivets. My build might have 1000 nut plates. 96 in each fuel tank...Leave a comment:
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Another data point. I did not know about Milbar when I bought mine and got them from Aircraft Tool. I used them as is. They are used a lot. They...Leave a comment:
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I like your "experiment temporarily with easy solutions" text. Is there a tool to measure sound intensity and freq? My phone can give me a Db...Leave a comment:
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Post #10 is dedicated to Acoustic Noise Attenuation:
At full power my cockpit has high noise levels. The data...
-DC one-x headset:...Leave a comment:
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oil Comsumption...I don't really know what it is yet. I measure oil on my dip stick using a ruler in mm and the 6 qt. mark is my standard datum. Oil... -
A scientific data driven break-in procedure should exist that is widely accepted for a normally aspirated engine with data monitoring that produced no... -
Post #9 is dedicated to Engine Breakin. Breakin Theory, what I did, experienced, why, and learn about truth and best practices of Engine Breakin.
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Yes some folks have built wihtout knowing how to fly. I think you are on the right track to stay focused on the build. I think some who mix flying and...Leave a comment:
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My Patrol was started in March 2017 and had its first flight February 2025. It was my first aircraft build. When I bought the kit, bob had three designs....Last edited by Bcone1381; 04-02-2025, 11:58 AM.Leave a comment:
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If I recall.....over 10 years...could of been 20. Might of been a prototype. A redesign of the issue fixed it....Leave a comment:
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https://www.supercub.org/forum/threa...hwheels.35717/
This is wondering post....
I've thought about tires, tread,...Leave a comment:
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Get the small size. I wish there was a 3" version. Safety wiring firewall forward is space constrained.Leave a comment:
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Great Idea! I think I'll incorporate that. -
A 6-32 machine screw has a diameter of 0.138" A common 9/64" drill is 0.1406" so I used it to drill all those screw holes. The nut...Leave a comment:
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DO you have any tubing you can practice on? If not, get a bargin bag of it from Spruce. It was a wise purchase that I made 8 years ago, and I use the...Last edited by Bcone1381; 03-20-2025, 07:06 PM.Leave a comment:
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One data point for you. My first IA told me about Fluid Film almost 20 years ago. Been using it ever since. It's natural lanolin, non-toxic. This stuff...Leave a comment:
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I envision a change to the pancake breakfast...shifts to a Trout Fishing focus. That would be cool! -
Hey Roger, Good to see you making progress!!
A data point on your electrical system drawing. You say Its an "early drawing."...Leave a comment:
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