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Topic: Aileron stop inboard or outboard? |
Laz
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Forum: RV8-List Posted: Mon May 31, 2021 1:46 pm Subject: Aileron stop inboard or outboard? |
That’s what I have on my 8 and it works great.
On Mon, May 31, 2021 at 7:34 AM Paul Kirby <paul@pkirby.plus.com (On 30 May 2021, at 17:43, PRESTON PLOUS <pplous@aol.com (
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Topic: Aileron stop inboard or outboard? |
Laz
Replies: 6
Views: 5550
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Forum: RV8-List Posted: Sun May 30, 2021 10:48 am Subject: Aileron stop inboard or outboard? |
There is a much easier way to make a stop. You make a nylon bushing that goes on one of the bolts. Just search under Aileron Stop on vans forum there are lots of examples .
On Sun, May 30, 202 ... |
Topic: Thread Lacing Tape |
Laz
Replies: 31
Views: 10024
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 9:52 am Subject: Thread Lacing Tape |
How much do you need. I have a roll and can send you some . It’s hard to find but I got lucky and found a spool,
Call or text me
4195735043
On Fri, May 7, 2021 at 1:33 PM Ernest Chr ... |
Topic: Golf Cart Batteries |
Laz
Replies: 1
Views: 2548
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2017 4:53 am Subject: Golf Cart Batteries |
I have a friend who had a question on charging Golf Cart Batteries. ( I do not play golf). Anny help would be greatly appreciated.
here is is question on battery charging:
Golf Cart System- 6 8 ... |
Topic: James Cowl |
Laz
Replies: 11
Views: 10477
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Forum: RV8-List Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2016 3:53 pm Subject: James Cowl |
Mike Wyn makes the point well. If you like the James Cowl. you should do it, Particularly since you have done one on your RV10.
I am experiencing a very frustrating problem with my G3X installa ... |
Topic: James Cowl |
Laz
Replies: 11
Views: 10477
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Forum: RV8-List Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 12:28 pm Subject: James Cowl |
Garmin offers a bundle software update for 150 per year for the G3X touch. To Garmin's Credit there support has been great so far. I guess its all in just what your individual tastes are. ... |
Topic: James Cowl |
Laz
Replies: 11
Views: 10477
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Forum: RV8-List Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 8:21 am Subject: James Cowl |
Hi Carl
I talked with Sam himself about the prop extension. He seemed to think there is no basis for concern. I am using a whirlwind 200. I will be doing some "gentleman" aerobati ... |
Topic: James Cowl |
Laz
Replies: 11
Views: 10477
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Forum: RV8-List Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 4:32 am Subject: James Cowl |
Hi Carl
I am in the last stages of my RV8 build. I deleted the stock Vans cowl and it was a big mistake. I am a big fan of Sam James, but with the RV 8 there are two problems.
1. you wll ... |
Topic: Voltage drop |
Laz
Replies: 18
Views: 10240
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 5:59 pm Subject: Voltage drop |
Thanks Bob,
I do have a backup battery that is already wired in but have it
disconnected because there is no charging going on. The other problem is
that my odyssey battery (680) was more discha ... |
Topic: Voltage drop |
Laz
Replies: 18
Views: 10240
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 6:39 am Subject: Voltage drop |
I was doing some checks on my RV8 electrical system that I just finished a few weeks ago. This is a brand new plane under construction. Before I fired up any of the Garmin G3x stuff, I tested the usua ... |
Topic: Baffling question |
Laz
Replies: 1
Views: 3763
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Forum: RV8-List Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 8:57 am Subject: Baffling question |
I did my 8 cowl last year and after much research did fill the inside void. I did it primarily to give the rubber seal an area to sit against . Sealing the baffle in that area can be challenging, ... |
Topic: Antenna grounding |
Laz
Replies: 15
Views: 9606
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 7:21 am Subject: Antenna grounding |
When talking of com antennas . How do you deal with a bent whip? Distance from base or from the tip?
On Sunday, June 12, 2016, Robert L. Nuckolls, III <nuckolls.bob@aeroelectric.com (
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Topic: Antenna grounding |
Laz
Replies: 15
Views: 9606
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2016 12:13 pm Subject: Antenna grounding |
Hi Bob,
I am not speaking of the Transponder antenna. Mine will bee around 40" long with RG400. What referring to is the ADSB inn on The Garmin GRT39.remote I does not specify or give ... |
Topic: Antenna grounding |
Laz
Replies: 15
Views: 9606
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2016 5:24 am Subject: Antenna grounding |
One other question if you cont mind. I am using RG400 for my ADSB and with all this antenna location I may have to add about 6 " to the ADSB cable. Its already about 12 feet long. This is j ... |
Topic: Antenna grounding |
Laz
Replies: 15
Views: 9606
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2016 5:14 am Subject: Antenna grounding |
Hi Bob,
It is Garmins GTX 23. I know of one installation at least where the magnetometer is close ( about 2 feet form the antenna) and there are no problems. That RV8 has been flying for 2 ye ... |
Topic: Review request for RV-9 Electrical System (G3X, GTN, etc) |
Laz
Replies: 1
Views: 1606
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2016 4:53 am Subject: Review request for RV-9 Electrical System (G3X, GTN, etc) |
Hi ,
I am nearing the end of my G3X Installation. I have a G3X touch, A gr300 Com, A650, Gad27, GRT ADSB , 23 ES transponder and a grand rapids Mini as a back up. I plan to do some "li ... |
Topic: Antenna grounding |
Laz
Replies: 15
Views: 9606
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 8:35 pm Subject: Antenna grounding |
Ok I give . I will rivet it.
I have a weird one for you Bob. I have been struggling to mount my antennas the proper distance from each other and comply with other Garmin restrictions . Aft ... |
Topic: Antenna grounding |
Laz
Replies: 15
Views: 9606
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:12 am Subject: Antenna grounding |
I have researched this bonding issue quite a bit. T Aviation industry has long used a product called Hysol. Its expensive unless you can find it tin little packs.
Click Bond makes a grea ... |
Topic: Antenna grounding |
Laz
Replies: 15
Views: 9606
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 8:16 am Subject: Antenna grounding |
I am Installing two Com Bent whip antennas on the belly of my RV8. These are the Comant Brand sold by Stien and others. I have fabricated backing plates with nutplates on them for ease of installa ... |
Topic: Transponder antenna distance |
Laz
Replies: 4
Views: 2598
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 6:31 am Subject: Transponder antenna distance |
Well I asked Garmin. and they indicated that in a mental airplane is was probably ot going to be an issue. The manual says distance from Unit , not cable length. The guy I talked with said this is ... |
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