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- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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?
What are the wires running along the mount bars? Reif heater?
- 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.
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.
- 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!
- 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...
- 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.
I think I will try and make one out of a piece of hardwood and small hinge.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VCKCgBTKpMU
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ...
- 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!