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After reading through some of the past Patrol Forum postings, it looked like -3 degrees was a good starting point for the "airfoil" stab incidence. Is that still a good number?

Does anyone know what design limit load and safety factor Bob used in the design of the Patrol? For example did he use Utility Category limit load of 4.4g and a 1.5 safety factor for ultimate? Steve

I am trying to decide which flowmeter to install in my Patrol. Does anyone have good or bad comments about either of these transducers - Flowscan 201B and Electronics International FT-60? Steve

To anyone using a Dynon system - where did you locate your remote compass?

Trying to decide which ELT to install - recommendations, pro's, con's??

While reading through multiple previous posts, the topic of adding washers to the aileron hinge mounts for trimming caught my attention. After reading the posts I was confused (happens easily). There seemed to be two exact opposite solutions. Some indicated raising the aileron hinge point...

I would think Bob must have documented the various speeds for the Patrol somewhere. However, I have not been able to locate. Does anyone know if Bob ever document the various speeds. I would like the following speeds to define the colored arcs on my airspeed indicator. Speeds that are...

Has anyone got some flight experience/data they are willing to share on using a Catto prop on a O-360 (180 HP) patrol? Craig Catto is suggesting a 82X48 or 80X50 prop. While I was at Oshkosh talking with Bob Barrows, I believe he suggested maybe 82X50 or 82X52 for a Catto prop. Thanks, Steve

Does anyone know the installation bolt torque for Lord Mount J-7402-24 (O-360) dynafocal mounts? Steve

I assume most Patrol builders are using a gravity feed fuel system. Is that work well for everyone? Steve

Has anyone come up with a technique to adjust the tail wheel pivot angle with a round "stinger" style tail wheel spring? The pivot center line on my plane is vertical - it should be angled slightly rearward (top of pivot center line towards rear). Without the rearward angle, the plane is...

Has anyone experienced a bug smashed into the gas cap vent in flight? Seems like this could be a problem and lead to reduced fuel flow. While the probability may be low, it is definitely a possibility with bad results. If the vent is turned backwards to avoid being plugged by a wayward bug...

To anyone that is using a Vetterman exhaust system on their Patrol with an O-360 engine: What system are you using (e.g. a system for an RV-7 or some other installation)? Are you using a separate muff for the carb heat and the cabin heat? Your overall satisfaction/concerns/issue with...

I would like to get the empty balance location on any completed Patrol. Anyone responding please list your engine and prop specifics. Thanks! Steve