Work continues getting the ads squared away, and other things dialed in. A lot of moving parts. Thanks for your patience and have a nice Wednesday.
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Larry Vandeventer
RV6A - N167AM
Charlotte, NC
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Static Line Routing ...bjdecker
Here's how I did the routing on my -7's. Port direct to tube, tube into press-to-connect "Union Y" fitting, thence down along the longeron (-7).
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Wow, it easy to upload photos now! Just another example from my -10.
Burping vs Purging ...Fisherpd in -12 section
Burping is the daily procedure you do prior to checking the oil level to return all the oil to the tank. Purging is a maintenance procedure you do after opening the oil system (remove hoses etc) to remove all the air from the oil system prior to starting.
For burping, most folks check the oil level first, if it is above the minimum mark - go fly. if not rotate the prop to pump oil to the tank until you here a "gurgle", re-check the oil level & add if required.
Purging involves removing spark plugs and oil return lines, spinning the engine by hand to spin the oil pump and force oil in and air out of the system, then removing the valve covers to verify that the hydraulic lifters are "hard" & contain no air. See the Rotax documentation for the full details.
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DanH's Tug ....revisiting.
Absolutely the best thing I built last year. Maybe a little over the top...fingertip joystick control and a regenerative motor controller. I have components for a couple more. Anybody want one?
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Houston area monthly lunch (January 2023)
Folks, it's that time again. Once we finish thawing ourselves out in a few days, let's get together for some seafood, since the weather is looking decent so far.
When: Saturday, 12-20, 11:30 AM
Where: Runway Cafe at Lake Jackson (KLBX)
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I'll be doing my usual thing and flying an Archer out of TME if anyone's looking for a ride.
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Today's 'Daily RV' Selected Pic:
Larry Vandeventer
RV6A - N167AM
Charlotte, NC
Daily RV Pic
Wavey fiberglass work in the HS/VS fairing (and I don't care) Portrait mode on the phone after a flight. There's a simple solution to wavey fairings.
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Static Line Routing ...bjdecker
Here's how I did the routing on my -7's. Port direct to tube, tube into press-to-connect "Union Y" fitting, thence down along the longeron (-7).
Static Line Routing
I bought the SteinAir static line kit and installed the two static ports. I'm trying to decide on how to route the static lines. I see some people route the static lines immediately upwards, create a T-junction near the top of the fuselage, and then send the line forward. I'm assuming that at...
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Wow, it easy to upload photos now! Just another example from my -10.
Burping vs Purging ...Fisherpd in -12 section
Burping is the daily procedure you do prior to checking the oil level to return all the oil to the tank. Purging is a maintenance procedure you do after opening the oil system (remove hoses etc) to remove all the air from the oil system prior to starting.
For burping, most folks check the oil level first, if it is above the minimum mark - go fly. if not rotate the prop to pump oil to the tank until you here a "gurgle", re-check the oil level & add if required.
Purging involves removing spark plugs and oil return lines, spinning the engine by hand to spin the oil pump and force oil in and air out of the system, then removing the valve covers to verify that the hydraulic lifters are "hard" & contain no air. See the Rotax documentation for the full details.
Procedure documentation for first engine start
I've searched but cannot find this information. Surely there's a checklist for the first start of a new engine. Any help is appreciated. Jerre
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DanH's Tug ....revisiting.
Absolutely the best thing I built last year. Maybe a little over the top...fingertip joystick control and a regenerative motor controller. I have components for a couple more. Anybody want one?
Want to build an electric plane mover (tug?) for my RV10
I sold my last plane (a cherokee six) three years ago and recently finished my RV10 (man what a plane!). I was quickly reminded of the herniated disc in my lower back when I started moving a plane in and out of the hanger again. I know there are a lot of commercially available electric tugs...
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Houston area monthly lunch (January 2023)
Folks, it's that time again. Once we finish thawing ourselves out in a few days, let's get together for some seafood, since the weather is looking decent so far.
When: Saturday, 12-20, 11:30 AM
Where: Runway Cafe at Lake Jackson (KLBX)
Houston area monthly lunch (January 2023)
Folks, it's that time again. Once we finish thawing ourselves out in a few days, let's get together for some seafood, since the weather is looking decent so far. When: Saturday, 12-20, 11:30 AM Where: Runway Cafe at Lake Jackson (KLBX) I'll be doing my usual thing and flying an Archer out of...
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