Yup, thats Neil that I was referring to. Its a sweet plane and the engine has treated him fairly well. I just remember the rigmarole that was gone through to the baffles/linkages/cowling to work for that engine. Its not that it was a really tough engineering problem, just an engine without a factory...

I have a very good friend that has had one flying in an 8A for 10 years. The cam lobe wear problem is where that engine gets a bit of a reputation. However, I believe that there is some lore to that and in general is a very solid power plant. I know that Neil had to do a fair bit of work to get the ...

Actually Chad. while its your 8th project or so, I think its going to be the 2nd one that you finish.

So out of curiosity Chad, why did you decide on another RV?

There is lots of good stuff out there and I know some of it you have eyed up in the past. It would be neat to hear about your decision making process for round 2.

John

I can't speak for the other site, but these are the massive costs that it takes to run RivetBangers: $20/year for domain registration for RivetBangers.com and RivetBangers.net $48/year for the server (but this also runs RVPlane.com along with some other personal sites). The staggering sum of all of...

I was going to say Bummer, but id rather it be the pump than junk in the lines. One should be easier to handle than the other.

Though that might beg the question, did the pump launch junk down stream of itself?

Uggh.

John

Hey Bro,

Just a thought, lots of home builders end up having fuel problems because of debris in the lines from constructions. Is it possible that the fuel pump ended up sifting a shaving or chip from the lines before it got further downstream?

John

Wow this is ridiculously awesome.

Congrats CJ!! It has been awesome to walk with you through this journey. You are tenacious!

1) I need an instrument rating. I really have no excuse now - my new neighbor is a CFII. I was stuck on the ground at KUGN for over 4 hours waiting for the ATIS to report the clouds >= 1,000', even though I could see blue skies. Thats really everything right there. Flying as much as you do, and doi...

You could send an email and ask. Or if you really want it deleted make a post and tell them what you think.

Very Cool! Nice pics. Missed you all.

Spike

The irony is that I tried to reply with m2f once this went out and the email didnt get processed. Looks like the script is having some db issues in the logs.

Spike

Those vice grip ones and the pop rivet ones are quite beneficial. Wait till you have to squeeze the rivet though

This is sooooo cool! Congrats!!

Spike

I am soo looking forward to another otter!

Hey RB'ers, As I am sure some of you have noticed, the past few years have proven very difficult for Patti and I to stay as involved in RB as we had been in the past when the site was younger. Actually, to be truthful about it, I have been fairly disappointed in the general lack of involvement and u...

Welcome to the group! Love to have you!

John

That is awesome! You will not be lacking in capability, that is for sure!!

John

Most excellent!!

Way to go!

John

Merry Christmas everyone! Enjoy your gadgets and airplane pieces parts. Make sure you take the time to enjoy the company of friends and God. Luv ya all.

John, Patti, & Carrie.