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by JOHN TIPTON
Wed Nov 04, 2015 4:39 am
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: Cockpit paint
Replies: 6
Views: 14205

Cockpit paint

Hi Guys

What's the best finish (paint options) for the cockpit (RV9a QB)

Regards

John
by JOHN TIPTON
Thu Feb 06, 2014 12:31 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: New service bulletins from Vans
Replies: 20
Views: 33569

New service bulletins from Vans

Dave

Who - Wrote earlier

RV-9A builder here breathing a sigh of relief that I'm not affected. I will definitely be keeping an eye out on these areas in the future.

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But no more than any other area of the -9 as this problem doesn't effect us

.....

John
by JOHN TIPTON
Fri Dec 27, 2013 8:06 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: iPad GPS
Replies: 8
Views: 14003

Take it back now and get the GPS included unit, you will want to pick up your iPad and use it without the hassle of the extra receiver, later by all means get the extra receiver (with GLSNOSS) if you have trouble recieving a signal in the cockpit
by JOHN TIPTON
Sun Jun 23, 2013 2:52 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Sport Air Workshop coming to Plymouth
Replies: 14
Views: 19710

In addition - you are so lucky over there, this side of the 'pond' we no longer have a Plymouth (EGHD) Airport, which closed last year due (so they say) it could not support modern commercial operations (runway too short for jet commercials - turbo-prop -8s being the biggest flown there) - the flyin...
by JOHN TIPTON
Sat Jun 22, 2013 2:09 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Sport Air Workshop coming to Plymouth
Replies: 14
Views: 19710

Sport Air Workshop coming to Plymouth

HA!

John, It's a short hop. Come on over. I will put you up here!

:) CJ

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Hi CJ - It's got to be done one day, so I may actually take you up on your offer - reciprical offer applies

John (RV9a - work in progress, otherwise C172)
by JOHN TIPTON
Fri Jun 21, 2013 5:25 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Sport Air Workshop coming to Plymouth
Replies: 14
Views: 19710

Sport Air Workshop coming to Plymouth

When I first saw the topic line, I thought I was in for a treat, then realised it was Plymouth USA, not England :-))
by JOHN TIPTON
Sat May 18, 2013 6:17 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Orlando Aircraft Rental
Replies: 3
Views: 8481

Orlando Aircraft Rental

I have used 'Sunstate Aviation' at Kissimmee Airport - all good

Best regards

John (Rv9a build - Torquay, Devon)
by JOHN TIPTON
Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:08 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: New pitot on to market
Replies: 4
Views: 9423

New pitot on to market

Whta's the price for the heated version ?
by JOHN TIPTON
Mon Sep 24, 2012 12:51 pm
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: AE FUEL GUARDIAN
Replies: 1
Views: 7653

AE FUEL GUARDIAN

Hi Guys

I'm thinking of fitting the 'AE Fuel Guardian' - what have you who have fitted this device used as their safety margin, and can you please give me a verticle measurement, rather than me playing around with the recommended water and tube

John
by JOHN TIPTON
Sun Sep 23, 2012 3:56 pm
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: Battery Tray - which one?
Replies: 5
Views: 14009

Battery Tray - which one?

My friends RV9a QB fuselage had the tray for the Concorde battery (left side firewall) included, when he had the finishing kit arrive it had the kit for the Odyssey battery (right side of firewall)
by JOHN TIPTON
Thu Jun 07, 2012 2:08 am
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: Fibreglass tips - spanwise rib W-931
Replies: 1
Views: 7752

Fibreglass tips - spanwise rib W-931

Hi Guys

Anyone got any tips (or photo's) of fitting the span-wise rib (W-931) to the -9 wing tip - do you use a 'POP' type rivet or 'buck' a solid rivet

John
by JOHN TIPTON
Wed May 09, 2012 11:53 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: EGT & CHT gauges
Replies: 5
Views: 11638

EGT & CHT gauges

CJ - I do believe we are getting there - the 'standard' VANs EGT & CHT gauges are to be used with Electronics International probes and wires, so I just make sure I know what make of probes I need for my particular make of gauges, I'm now presuming !!! most are compatable with EI probes etc Thank for...
by JOHN TIPTON
Wed May 09, 2012 4:46 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: EGT & CHT gauges
Replies: 5
Views: 11638

EGT & CHT gauges

CJ, thank you, but what I guess I really want to know is how they work, can I connect any make of intrument (I like round dials) so if I go for other than the Vans dials, like UMA do they just get connected and away you go - also my fellow builder with his build is going all glass, again do the 'wir...
by JOHN TIPTON
Tue May 08, 2012 11:46 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: EGT & CHT gauges
Replies: 5
Views: 11638

EGT & CHT gauges

Hi Guys

When you fit your EGT & CHT gauges, wether steam or 'glass panel' do they need calibrating, I'm a bit naive on how these devices actually work.

John (RV9a - wings)
by JOHN TIPTON
Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:26 am
Forum: O-320 / O-360 / O-540
Topic: When can Auto gas be used?
Replies: 12
Views: 24581

When can Auto gas be used?

by JOHN TIPTON
Sat Mar 31, 2012 6:27 am
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: Wing conduit
Replies: 12
Views: 22284

Wing conduit

Hi CJ

I'm sorry, you have got me at 'cross purposes', - what I want to know is how people have cut into the black conduit, part way along part way along it's length, so as to get wiring out, for (as I said) the AP servo

John
by JOHN TIPTON
Sat Mar 31, 2012 5:19 am
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: Wing conduit
Replies: 12
Views: 22284

Wing conduit

Hi CJ

Slow build wings, but now up to the QB state ie ready for the botton skins once internals and wiring completed - we put the holes in the ribs as per 'Vans's' option for the conduit

John
by JOHN TIPTON
Sat Mar 31, 2012 4:38 am
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: Wing conduit
Replies: 12
Views: 22284

Wing conduit

Hi Guys

I'm using the 'standard' black convoluted conduit tubing for the wing wiring on out -9a: what's the best way to make a neat (non-abrading) hole part way down the length for routeing (for example) the wiring for the AP servo.

John
by JOHN TIPTON
Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:52 pm
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: Bag 1924
Replies: 4
Views: 11897

Bag 1924

Thanks guys

John
by JOHN TIPTON
Wed Jan 25, 2012 2:27 pm
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: Bag 1924
Replies: 4
Views: 11897

Bag 1924

Hi Guys

Can someone remind me what Bag 1924 (wing hardware - RV9a) is for, consisting of #8 round head screws, and platenuts.

Best regards

John :bang: