RV8A - ASN Report - N873PW

https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/565306

The aircraft was on landing rollout and nose gear collapsed.

Grab a bike, load it onto your plane, and take off to explore! Zizzo is growing. I think it is a good value bike. I like the Zizzo Liberté model. https://zizzo.bike/products/steel-campo?se_activity_id=143201501245&syclid=d5e66rbcvlms73d4u4u0&utm_campaign=A+NEW+YEAR+%26+NEW+DEALS%21+_143201501245&utm...

I’m doing the 100 push-ups a day challenge for 90 days, but I agree that it’s important to work the back muscles too. How about adding the superman press-out? Stop Doing 100 Pushups a Day - I’m Begging You!! https://youtu.be/-T64FLsJnAU?si=dvSqwxgtzfndiaZC https://i.postimg.cc/vHGHXV5p/Capture.jpg

I enjoyed a nice 30-mile bike ride today, though it was windy when I arrived, with 17-knot winds gusting to 25. Temperatures in Springfield reached 9°C. No photos this time since I forgot my phone—and my music. I stopped for my favorite burger and spent half an hour chatting with a friendly lady at ...

I removed the right-hand side high-temperature nylon ignition wire baffle seal (operated 2 years) and replaced it with a new polyphenylene sulfide version. The removed nylon seal is in perfect condition, and I will reinstall it in the future, but for now, I want to log some flight hours with the new...

When I woke up this morning, I knew it was the day to go for my pull-up goal of 15. My weight is 167.2 lbs, a couple of pounds above my usual, proof that you can still gain weight even eating just one meal a day. I ended up hitting 18 pull-ups, done in sets of 5, 5, 5, and 3. I’ll call that a win si...

I’ve been experimenting with PPS CF-10, a new material for me. When dropped onto a surface, it sounds like metal but is actually lightweight plastic. I printed a spark plug baffle wire seal with it. Its heat resistance is claimed to be better than the Slick version made from PEI. After testing and b...

I guess I might have to give up on uncovering my lower four abs. They’re there, but loose skin is here to stay. That’s just what happens when you’re an older, retired guy—you can’t really fight it. https://i.postimg.cc/26DbBhd8/IMG20251228130426.jpg ********** Can you only look like this when you’re...

For the cowl support tool, my goal is to stay within 0.010 inch all around the outermost portion of the aluminum plates. However, any change in the center pipe bonding angle can lead to larger deviations at the plates. To eliminate variables, I’ve decided to design and build a bonding fixture to cen...

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Sun Dec 28, 2025 12:55 pm

Great photos.
Couple of question. What are the red 3D printed devices mounted to your inlet? Is that some sort of dehumidifier?

Those are inlet air dams designed to block incoming air in cold weather, helping maintain the cylinder head and oil temperatures at a reasonable level.

I printed some RV14A tow bar mounts and put together another gust lock for someone. I can tie and adjust these in 30 minutes. Nora En Pure - Hyperreal (Middle of the Night) [ft. Robinson] - Official Visualiser https://youtu.be/nPBKerx2rUA?si=XzVz0qfME6N-3F_x https://i.postimg.cc/pdBdkqgc/IMG20251228...

The easiest way to remove dried mud from the tires is by riding through a wet snow pile. Larger mud tires can make the bike tip easily when the kickstand is extended, so I’ll print a couple of new kickstand ends to have different options. https://i.postimg.cc/6Qwp6Bf7/IMG20251226131918.jpg https://i...

Some kind of a Cincinnati Dude...

The World’s Fittest 102 YEAR Old Reveals The Secrets To Longevity and Happiness - Mike Fremont
https://youtu.be/0sGtwK5nbMo?si=1As1daLGDkv3wzw1

Over the past year, I’ve watched a neighbor my age decline as his belly has doubled in size while his arms and legs have thinned to toothpicks. He now struggles just to walk. I’ve thought about mentioning OMAD to him, but I doubt he’d take it well. It feels like the beginning of the end, much like a...

Two years ago, I noticed a small crack on the top of my preheater duct. I wasn’t too disappointed since I’d been using it for eight years and hadn’t exactly treated it gently. When I built a second one last year, I added some fiberglass tape on the inside for extra support. I made the same upgrade t...

December weather in Ohio hasn’t been great for biking, but today was an exception. I took my beater bike with mud tires to the mountain bike trails and had a blast. After nine months on OMAD, I’ve noticed a subtle boost in energy this month, with more sustained, steady power. Some sources say this h...

This is my first time printing these 90-degree headset holders in red, and I really like them. The 3M Dual Lock test specimens are still going. A photo from last week. Both weighted with 1.1 lb. https://i.postimg.cc/50S332Hh/IMG20251223121622.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/QtJbbd9T/IMG20251223121630.jpg h...

I remember the day our family purchased an encyclopedia set. It was a big deal, and I fondly recall spending hours reading through them. It was a great way to pass an evening, especially during the winter. Now, encyclopedias are at our fingertips, more up-to-date and accessible than ever. Knowledge ...

A 90-minute preheat session was powered entirely by the aircraft’s main battery. The engine started on the first blade, and there were no adverse effects on the battery from the preheat use. After a 20-minute flight, I stopped for fuel, and upon restarting, the battery was still at full charge—no is...

Indulge in whatever you’re craving for your one meal of the day (OMAD) — it really works! A Cincinnati classic is Skyline Chili with a kick of habanero sauce. Afterward, enjoy some dessert over a card game, then head out for a walk with the ones you love. For the best boost, exercise before your mea...