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by kennyw
Thu Jun 28, 2018 8:42 pm
Forum: Primers & Paint
Topic: Bonderite (alodine) or not?
Replies: 4
Views: 14613

Re: Bonderite (alodine) or not?

Meh, .... I'm gonna have to go find that issue of the RVator that had the multi-year primer comparison.
by kennyw
Fri Jun 01, 2018 11:52 pm
Forum: Primers & Paint
Topic: Bonderite (alodine) or not?
Replies: 4
Views: 14613

Re: Bonderite (alodine) or not?

Another skirmish in the primer-wars! I wouldn't waste my money Alodining something I was gonna spray with self-etch primer. Self-etching primer does what it says, it etches. on virgin aluminum I don't use Alumiprep or any of that fancy stuff for self-etch primer either. I've used SEM rattlecan prime...
by kennyw
Wed Jan 25, 2017 5:41 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Position of 3-in-one tip wing tip lights to meet visibility requirements
Replies: 7
Views: 16718

Re: Position of 3-in-one tip wing tip lights to meet visibility requirements

Ken, Good luck with your endeavor's. If you are still considering the fiberglass A600 nav light mount inserts, the company that makes or made them for vans is Aero Strategies Unlimited, and I would bet if you called them they could make you a set, I think they make the gear leg fairings for vans as...
by kennyw
Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:56 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Position of 3-in-one tip wing tip lights to meet visibility requirements
Replies: 7
Views: 16718

Re: Position of 3-in-one tip wing tip lights to meet visibility requirements

Hi Ken, I did the same. Used the Aero LED Pulsar and the vans fairing. Old wingtips on my RV7. Kevin, Thanks for the pics! I wish I could buy those light mount fairings. From reading a post on VAF, it sounds like those things are rarer than hen's teeth. But, those pictures make me even more convinc...
by kennyw
Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:45 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Position of 3-in-one tip wing tip lights to meet visibility requirements
Replies: 7
Views: 16718

Position of 3-in-one tip wing tip lights to meet visibility requirements

I have the older 415 wing tips on my RV-8 Q/B wings. I'm gonna use the Aveo PowerBurst lights and want to know if someone else has determined the best position for lowest profile that still meets visibility requirements.

Want to keep it simple, low profile and no rudder tail light.


Thanks!
by kennyw
Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:54 am
Forum: RV 8/8A
Topic: Skinning the vertical stab
Replies: 6
Views: 14547

Looks good to me! As for solo riveting, if you don't have one of the Flush Swivel Rivets sets, I recommend picking one up from Avery http://www.averytools.com/prodinfo.asp?number=1047 . They're great for solo riveting. I've used mine extensively. Cheers, Peter Thanks Peter! As of this morning, I ha...
by kennyw
Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:57 pm
Forum: RV 8/8A
Topic: Skinning the vertical stab
Replies: 6
Views: 14547

So, my neighbor came over and helped me buck some rivets tonight. We spent about an hour practicing on some scrap and then tackled the vertical stab. We got the forward spar rivets and center rib done on the first side. And almost finished the other side before it got too late. It looks to me like I...
by kennyw
Tue May 27, 2014 3:34 pm
Forum: RV 8/8A
Topic: Skinning the vertical stab
Replies: 6
Views: 14547

clreding wrote:Where are you located?
Other side of the country, KBVS.
by kennyw
Mon May 26, 2014 11:55 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Cracked Sky-Tec Starter
Replies: 20
Views: 31004

bullojm1 wrote:... Spend the money on the B&C starters. It's totally worth it.
Roger that! Saved for future reference.
by kennyw
Mon May 26, 2014 10:10 am
Forum: RV 8/8A
Topic: Skinning the vertical stab
Replies: 6
Views: 14547

Skinning the vertical stab

I'm all ready to rivet the skin onto the VS. But, I can't seem to find anyone to buck rivets with me. Theres only about 6 or so rivets just on the first side that I'm scare of ***ing up.

Anyone have any tips/tricks for solo skinning the VS?
by kennyw
Sat May 24, 2014 5:57 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Cracked Sky-Tec Starter
Replies: 20
Views: 31004

Re: Cracked Sky-Tec Starter

... So here's my list of options: 1) Stick with the same Sky-Tec 149-12LS starter (Warranty Repair?) 2) Switch to the Sky-Tec 149-NL ($429) 3) Switch to the B&C BCS206 Starter($550) 4) Switch to the Hartzel X-Drive Starter ($430) I think I am leaning to go with either the SkyTec 149-NL or the B&C s...
by kennyw
Wed May 21, 2014 3:42 am
Forum: Workshop & Tools
Topic: Back Rivet Set
Replies: 4
Views: 14976

Kenny, You really need a regulator with a pressure gauge so you can dial in accurate pressures. Start with lower pressure (30 psi) and work yourself up. Here's a helpful table I used when I was building for pressures: ... Thanks! Thats the info I was looking for. I kinda figured the tool pressure w...
by kennyw
Tue May 20, 2014 12:46 pm
Forum: Workshop & Tools
Topic: Back Rivet Set
Replies: 4
Views: 14976

Back Rivet Set

Had a little trouble back-riveting the lower rudder hinge brackets on the vertical Stab rear spar this morning. I was using a 2X gun with an Avery back-rivet set. The rivets are AN426-AD4. And, the flow restrictor I installed on the gun doesn't really seem to do anything. So, the pressure at the gun...
by kennyw
Fri May 16, 2014 9:01 pm
Forum: RV 8/8A
Topic: Vertical Stab wire run?
Replies: 6
Views: 12888

Thanks Bruce! A picture is worth a thousand words.
by kennyw
Thu May 15, 2014 4:37 pm
Forum: RV 8/8A
Topic: Vertical Stab wire run?
Replies: 6
Views: 12888

Thanks! I probably will end up with the Archer nav antenna set up in the wing tips. But, I'd hate to close up the VS now, without the conduit, and then decide later on I should've put it in. After looking at finished aircraft, its obvious that any wiring in the VS would more sensibly be placed forwa...
by kennyw
Thu May 15, 2014 3:19 pm
Forum: RV 8/8A
Topic: Vertical Stab wire run?
Replies: 6
Views: 12888

Vertical Stab wire run?

I want run conduit up the vertical stab in case I end up installing a VOR antenna there.

Should I run it forward of the FWD spar, opening up the existing tooling holes for that purpose?