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Topic: For Sale-wood prop for 180 Lyc |
jeffpoint
Replies: 1
Views: 1293
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 11:52 pm Subject: For Sale-wood prop for 180 Lyc |
My 180HP RV-6 started out with the same prop. It is great prop for this
combination and a very economical way to turn your horsepower into
usable noise.
Jeff Point
RV-6 flying
Milwaukee
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Topic: Metal Plenum with inspection access |
jeffpoint
Replies: 8
Views: 4881
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 3:24 pm Subject: Metal Plenum with inspection access |
I have just such a setup on my website. Perhaps mine is the one you are thinking of?
[url=http://home.mindspring.com/~rv6/RV6site/plenum.htm]http://home.mindspring.com/~rv6/RV6site/plenum.htm
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Topic: Broken Canopy Corner |
jeffpoint
Replies: 9
Views: 4761
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:42 am Subject: Broken Canopy Corner |
Weld-on #3 is the best stuff for glueing canopy material. It has been used by many others (me included) in your situation.
If you still have some scrap left over from your canopy, try making ... |
Topic: Pro seal paint |
jeffpoint
Replies: 3
Views: 1892
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:46 pm Subject: Pro seal paint |
MEK works great to thin proseal. It's nasty stuff though so use proper precautions.
Jeff Point
RV-6/ RV-8/ RLU-1
Milwaukee
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Topic: Wheel bearinfs |
jeffpoint
Replies: 1
Views: 1528
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:08 pm Subject: Wheel bearinfs |
The main wheel bearing for my -6 (I assume the 7 uses the same wheel but check first) was Timken p/n 8125 and the race was 8132. I got them both at the local National Aircraft Parts Association (N ... |
Topic: Professional Built Plane (PBP) |
jeffpoint
Replies: 9
Views: 4956
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 10:47 pm Subject: Professional Built Plane (PBP) |
--> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer <jsflyrv@verizon.net ([email]jsflyrv@verizon.net[/email])>
Once again 51% rule has nothing to do with repairman certficate!!!!
Very true, ... |
Topic: Was: Lost tool, now: Charity auction |
jeffpoint
Replies: 0
Views: 1468
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:05 pm Subject: Was: Lost tool, now: Charity auction |
Listers,
About a week ago, I posted about a lost tool that I found at Oshkosh. Well, after having exhausted all means of finding the rightful owner, I have decided to turn the lost tool into ... |
Topic: Lost tool found at Oshkosh |
jeffpoint
Replies: 3
Views: 2001
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 6:12 am Subject: Lost tool found at Oshkosh |
Listers,
I just got back from Oshkosh, or I would have posted this sooner. On Saturday, while making my scooter rounds through the RV parking area, I came across a lost item laying on the grou ... |
Topic: Aileron Trim and wing leveler question |
jeffpoint
Replies: 4
Views: 2662
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:08 pm Subject: Aileron Trim and wing leveler question |
It's a non-issue. The system only puts a little pre-load on the aileron controls via the springs. You won't feel it in the stick and the A/P won't care. In fact, I find the my wing leveler (Navi ... |
Topic: Tail Dragger Towbar Question |
jeffpoint
Replies: 11
Views: 4639
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:11 am Subject: Tail Dragger Towbar Question |
2nd what Kyle said about the Deluxe Cessna Towbar. Wag Aero also sells
a similar which I have (since Wag is in my back yard.) As Kyle said, a
little tweaking of the cotter pin is in order. Also ... |
Topic: RV-6/6A Trivia-Wing Bellcrank |
jeffpoint
Replies: 8
Views: 4642
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 8:02 am Subject: RV-6/6A Trivia-Wing Bellcrank |
If the grip length is a concern, try this: Use the correct length bolt,
with a thin washer under the nut. Put a combination of thick/ thin
washers under the bolt head (up to 3) that will give yo ... |
Topic: PC-680 Performance |
jeffpoint
Replies: 23
Views: 16314
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 1:47 pm Subject: PC-680 Performance |
Ditto what others have said about charging voltage. AGMs like a higher
voltage. I don't have the paperwork handy, but I believe it was 14.2 or
14.4. If you regulator is set below 14 (likely sce ... |
Topic: RV4 Project for sale, including engine, tools, instruments |
jeffpoint
Replies: 8
Views: 4751
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 7:03 am Subject: RV4 Project for sale, including engine, tools, instruments |
This is not quite accurate. The 51% rule has nothing to do with the
repairman's certificate. In order to qualify for the RC, the applicant
must demonstrate to the FSDO that they are qualified to ... |
Topic: Off to OSH! |
jeffpoint
Replies: 0
Views: 1347
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:26 am Subject: Off to OSH! |
Heading up to OSH in a few minutes. We've still got some work to do in
Area 51 (RV parking) but we should be all ready for arrivals by Friday.
Hope to see many of you there. Fly/ drive safe and R ... |
Topic: Hangar building code issues |
jeffpoint
Replies: 11
Views: 5341
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:51 pm Subject: Hangar building code issues |
I called the local building inspection dept that would ultimate do the
inspection for my hangar. That way I knew what they would be looking for.
Dale Ensing
That's the problem- I called the buil ... |
Topic: Hangar building code issues |
jeffpoint
Replies: 11
Views: 5341
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:37 pm Subject: Hangar building code issues |
That would be great. I know the IBC adopted is 2003 and I have that
book, but I don't have the NFPA. A pdf would be great.
Jeff
Sherman Butler wrote:
I can send a copy of NFPA 409 in pdf f ... |
Topic: Hangar building code issues |
jeffpoint
Replies: 11
Views: 5341
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 6:02 pm Subject: Hangar building code issues |
I'm looking for someone with expertise on hangar building codes.
Specifically IBC 412.2.4 and how it relates to furnace installations.
Please email me at jpoint@mindspring.com.
It's RV relate ... |
Topic: Camping at OSH |
jeffpoint
Replies: 12
Views: 5827
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:50 pm Subject: Camping at OSH |
<snip> Last two years, the Homebuilt Camping was NEXT to the RV parking area. Maybe Jeff Point will speak up and let you know if it is not. </snip>
Maybe I will. Homebuilt camping w ... |
Topic: Pitot/Static Check of EFIS |
jeffpoint
Replies: 3
Views: 2216
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 7:59 am Subject: Pitot/Static Check of EFIS |
If you are referring to an IFR pitot/ static test, then the unit should
not be removed from the panel. The test is of the entire system, not
just the EFIS, so must be made with the unit in the pl ... |
Topic: RVs and Greenhouse Gasses |
jeffpoint
Replies: 2
Views: 1623
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:07 pm Subject: RVs and Greenhouse Gasses |
The real conservatives all built 3s, 4s and 6s, but they're mostly
obsolete now (the builders, not the planes.)
On a serious note- I built a 6, and am now building an 8. I find that
most of my ... |
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