Search found 44 matches

by rockwoodrv9a
Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:30 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: what did you do this week - 2024FW8
Replies: 2
Views: 328

Re: what did you do this week - 2024FW8

Looks like a nice trip. I went over the clouds on our trip to Shreveport but I could see on weather it was clear about 30 miles to the west. I am not confident enough to go over if I cant see clear sky somewhere. I would like to get more instruction on IFR flying. It is cloudy so often here that goi...
by rockwoodrv9a
Thu Feb 22, 2024 2:47 pm
Forum: Safety
Topic: RV9 - aircraft down - ASN Report
Replies: 2
Views: 218

Re: RV9 - aircraft down - ASN Report

That is a shame. When I landed yesterday the x wind was a little squirrelly and I can see how loss of control can happen.
by rockwoodrv9a
Thu Feb 08, 2024 2:37 pm
Forum: Safety
Topic: RV10 - aircraft down - Final Report - N4400K
Replies: 6
Views: 576

Re: RV10 - aircraft down - Final Report - N4400K

If it had a pmag or other system that used auto plugs, maybe they dont have the screw on plug wires? I cant imaging flying without secure wires. I hope I am wrong about the pmags. I may consider them when my 500 hour mag rebuild comes up.
by rockwoodrv9a
Thu Feb 01, 2024 2:10 pm
Forum: Safety
Topic: RV6 - aircraft down - ASN Report - N30AK
Replies: 5
Views: 1124

Re: RV6 - aircraft down - ASN Report - N30AK

I read that a friend said his wife was not a fan of flying and didnt want him to go far. Not that it makes sense but we all do things for reasons. Some good, some not. Sad situation for all involved. He had lots of guys that knew him at his airport.
by rockwoodrv9a
Tue Jan 30, 2024 2:39 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: what did you do this week - 2024FW4
Replies: 8
Views: 1285

Re: what did you do this week - 2024FW4

Steve,
What are the wires running along the mount bars? Reif heater?
by rockwoodrv9a
Thu Jan 18, 2024 5:38 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: What's up folks?
Replies: 15
Views: 1218

Re: What's up folks?

That really is a pretty plane. I would like more info on the engine. Looks like a radial but thin?
If you are ever up into Michigan around Mason - KTEW let me know. I have a 9A up here and looking for a bit of good weather to fly!! It has been crap here since before Christmas.
by rockwoodrv9a
Fri Jan 05, 2024 8:48 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: what did you do this week - 2024FW1
Replies: 4
Views: 758

Re: what did you do this week - 2024FW1

Well, crappy weather up here for another week. Last time I went up about a week ago I was almost instantly in clouds. Took off in one direction and did a 180 and landed the opposite direction. The 10 day forecast shows no flying. Ugg!
by rockwoodrv9a
Sun Dec 31, 2023 8:42 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: What's up folks?
Replies: 15
Views: 1218

Re: What's up folks?

It is good to hear from you guys. Bruce - I have given your name to a couple guys looking for tank repairs and pre buys. I hope they contacted you. I having a good time flying out here in the coldest place on earth. I have 230 hours on my plane now. 190 of that are my hours! Im still trying to figur...
by rockwoodrv9a
Tue Dec 19, 2023 10:23 pm
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: Hot Glue Elect Connection
Replies: 5
Views: 1066

Re: Hot Glue Elect Connection

Between 250 and 350 for high temp glue guns.
I think I will try and make one out of a piece of hardwood and small hinge.
by rockwoodrv9a
Tue Dec 19, 2023 7:56 am
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: Hot Glue Elect Connection
Replies: 5
Views: 1066

Re: Hot Glue Elect Connection

Can you print up one of the molds? As for taking it apart, it would be easier to just cut it out and re do the crimps. Just make sure you have enough extra wire in your runs.
by rockwoodrv9a
Mon Dec 18, 2023 1:34 pm
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: Hot Glue Elect Connection
Replies: 5
Views: 1066

Re: Hot Glue Elect Connection

I found the web site. spliseal.com the molds are pretty expensive. I think it is an interesting idea and i like the screw fastening point but I think a mold would be reasonably easy to make. It may not be as perfect but could seal a connection very well. I may have to give it a try.
by rockwoodrv9a
Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:54 pm
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: Hot Glue Elect Connection
Replies: 5
Views: 1066

Hot Glue Elect Connection

I was not going to watch this video sent by a car friend but did. It looks pretty interesting to seal and make solid a connection. You decide.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VCKCgBTKpMU
by rockwoodrv9a
Sat Dec 16, 2023 9:29 pm
Forum: Flight Tales
Topic: Michigan to Louisiana
Replies: 3
Views: 516

Re: Michigan to Louisiana

I got her heated seat wired up today. When I had Abby at Flightline build my seats I had her put the heaters in but never wired them up. That was stupid!! Now I need to get the boots for the aileron tubes. Im thinking of carpeting the seat pan area to help with air leaks. I think the back panel allo...
by rockwoodrv9a
Sat Dec 16, 2023 8:51 am
Forum: Flight Tales
Topic: Michigan to Louisiana
Replies: 3
Views: 516

Michigan to Louisiana

Last Monday my wife and I set off from KTEW - Mason MI to KDTN - Shreveport LA. It was freezing cold - about 20 degrees F and cloudy at 3000. The first hour we had to drop a few times to 2000-2500 to dodge clouds. My RV 9A must have the worst heater of any type of plane ever. I dont think an open co...
by rockwoodrv9a
Thu Dec 07, 2023 7:56 am
Forum: RV 15
Topic: RV-15 development costs - significant strain
Replies: 2
Views: 627

Re: RV-15 development costs - significant strain

I believe they should sell the rights to the 15 to another company or group of investors. Vans could still produce the parts if they want but as a sub contractor. It could give them some needed capital to get going and cash flow for the parts produced when it is ready. To use money to develop a futu...
by rockwoodrv9a
Wed Nov 29, 2023 5:47 pm
Forum: Safety
Topic: RV9 - aircraft down - ASN report - N998TJ
Replies: 8
Views: 1005

Re: RV9 - aircraft down - ASN report - N998TJ

My vents on the panel close tight. They are the aluminum ones from Stein I think. The hose is where there are leaks. I use tape on the outside covering the openings but it looks pretty crappy. Maybe you can make something that you install from the outside that cuts the air flow off. I do have concer...
by rockwoodrv9a
Mon Nov 27, 2023 4:14 pm
Forum: Safety
Topic: RV9 - aircraft down - ASN report - N998TJ
Replies: 8
Views: 1005

Re: RV9 - aircraft down - ASN report - N998TJ

I would like to shut my vents off in the winter. Mine leak like crazy and my heat muff is crappier than an old VW Bug. I tape over them on the outside.
by rockwoodrv9a
Mon Nov 27, 2023 7:30 am
Forum: Safety
Topic: RV9 - aircraft down - ASN report - N998TJ
Replies: 8
Views: 1005

Re: RV9 - aircraft down - ASN report - N998TJ

This is the Yamaha powered 9. I read he figured out the issue - a fuel fitting spraying fuel. I hope he is able to rebuild it quickly. At least it isnt a $40k Lyc. The Yamaha is about $10k if I remember correctly.
by rockwoodrv9a
Sun Nov 05, 2023 1:33 pm
Forum: Safety
Topic: Mike Patey and Juan Brown discuss Density Altitude
Replies: 1
Views: 392

Mike Patey and Juan Brown discuss Density Altitude

I watched this live last weekend and could not turn it off. the whole thing is about 2 hours but the last 90 min are really interesting. If you plan to go into the mountains, watch this video. At one point Mike says about a plane - as soon as he turned into the canyon he was not coming out. Most of ...
by rockwoodrv9a
Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:30 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: a couple printed widgets
Replies: 314
Views: 120652

Re: a couple printed widgets

What is that? It looks nicely made but I have no idea what it is!