Im getting ready to do the final fitting and permanent bolt down of horiz stab, and was wondering if there are any torque values for the holdown bolts?

I recently read an article that mentioned there were 119 separate items the FAA has listed as required to complete, to comply with the amateur built rule. In order to meet the 51% rule minimums, (the article stated) the builder needed to complete a minimum of 60 of these items... I looked all over t...

I recently read an article that mentioned there were 119 separate items the FAA has listed as required to complete, to comply with the amateur built rule. In order to meet the 51% rule minimums, the article stated that the builder needed to complete a minimum of 60 of these items... I looked all ove...

I have had the engine hanging on the firewall for about a year, and am now ready to install the cowl. My question is, will there be further droop of the engine (as the engine is run), and if so, how much should I plan for?

I am using a 3 blade Catto prop, and unsure of the screw spacing on the front spinner bulkhead. The plans call for 6 screws, but that appears to be for the constant speed version install, and the bulkhead is quite a bit forward .... anybody out there have any info on this screw spacing, when the bul...

Has anybody got the schematic that came with the Creative Air Strobe? I have lost mine along the way, and have a vague memory that there was a couple of different ways to hook up the flash sequence. Any help would be appreciated.
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I recently saw a Chinese made 48 inch sheet metal "box type" bending brake at a garage sale..I "googled" the part #, and found out they sell for about 500 dollars new, from Northern Hydraulics. The asking price was reasonable enuf to go back with some 20, 32, 40, and 60 thousands aluminum scrap to t...

Does anybody have any experience with the California company (Pilot USA) , that sells the BluLink wireless cellphone/Ipod system?

Is there a product (lubricant/sealer) of any sort to put on AN fuel fittings when tightening them up on the fuel lines?... also, is there a guide for torque settings?

I recently got my RV-9 QB, and am interested in putting castors on the main spar wood stubs for ease of movement.... I thought the tailwheel install could be done at this time... However, I could not find any written instructions in the manual... is this just a case of carefully lookin at the plans,...

I am interested in putting horizontal induction on my RV-9, and have run into a hornets nest of problems.... I had planned on using the tried and true IO-320, but the first problem encountered was, that Van's does not sell a FWF kit for an easy intstallation... second issue was the exhaust... Vetter...

I Heard that the later models of the Airbus have their landing lites on a wig wag circuit (activated by the flaps)... anybody doing this on an RV? Anyone have any ideas about the wiring issues involved?

Does anyone have any experience trying to clearcoat polished aluminum? I have often wondered, in this day of "killer urethanes" and "moisture catalyzed" paints if there is something that would stick, and maintain the reflectivity? Any experiences?

what is the paint like material (to mark a nut or bolt after tightening) used to determine if it has gotten loose? It is usually red, but I have also seen other colors.... can it be purchased commercially?

I am ready to install the aluminum pitot/fuel lines, and have searched the forums for info on flaring tools... seems like the Roto Flair, and the much simpler looking Hi Duty flaring tool (from Spruce) seem like the two that are often used.. any thoughts on which is better suited?

I am currently working on a QB -9 wing, and received a very rubbery (silicone?) type gasket with the fuel sender kit from Vans... after prowling around on the forums, I have read both "throw away the gasket", and "use the gasket, but put a lot of Proseal on everything." Regarding the installation. I...

I am ready to cut the aileron pushrods, but cannot find a measurement to cut the rod .. there is a length on dwg 15 for Heim center to center (27 1/8 inch), but after much study, I cannot find the length for the rod alone... am I missing something?

I am just starting on my QB -9 wings, and noticed that there are several warnings that when installing the conduit, to cut the hole in the ribs between the skin rivets (for ease of bucking them later) ... my question is; can the conduit be put on the top of the rib (near the already skinned wing), o...

I am absolutely speechless at how quick I not only get an answer, but pics too!!! thanks Smitty....
Joe Casey

When I did my inventory, I recorded the bag numbers on the pop rivets, and now cannot tell which is which... Is the cad plated pop rivet used for the fiberglass parts the CS4-4 as shown on the plans?