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by jim_geo
Thu Nov 10, 2011 8:30 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Need Homebuilders Help
Replies: 6
Views: 10119

You're sure it was Chad?
by jim_geo
Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:48 am
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Airframe grounds
Replies: 15
Views: 27004

MTC. I ran out of space on my ground block also on the firewall. At the point that I ran out of space I was wireing for the wings and tail so I constructed another ground block and mounted it in the center section under the seat area then ran a single wire of proper gauge to the firewall for the gro...
by jim_geo
Sat Dec 20, 2008 1:52 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Cowl Hinge Pins -- From the inside
Replies: 15
Views: 23467

You mentioned being anal. Don't you know?...........You have to be anal to properly build aircraft.
by jim_geo
Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:52 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Fuse Block Placement
Replies: 2
Views: 9684

I did this

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by jim_geo
Fri Nov 21, 2008 8:04 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Strobe wing root connection question
Replies: 2
Views: 8701

You should be able to get a one time variance for the first flight in order to get it to a more suitable location. Run that wire! Damn the torpedoes full speed ahead.
by jim_geo
Fri Nov 21, 2008 7:59 pm
Forum: Avionics (GPS/NAV/COMM)
Topic: Solder this connection ?
Replies: 4
Views: 8899

yup
by jim_geo
Wed Oct 22, 2008 1:33 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Grand Rapids Sport EFIS's arrive!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 19976

Sorry to see that. I feel your pain but I'm sure it will resolve for you.
by jim_geo
Fri Oct 17, 2008 9:11 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: The Candidates Positions on General Aviation
Replies: 15
Views: 17866

It's obvious that McCain knows a great deal about GA. Perhaps he can be the member of Obamas cabinet that deals with GA. I think that would be a good use for him. Back when McCain was on the special FAA funding commitee, I send him a letter about user fees and he sent back a response. Basically told...
by jim_geo
Fri Sep 19, 2008 6:24 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: build status
Replies: 122
Views: 132578

You can hunt anytime. Painting your own plane is perhaps a once in a lifetime thing and your son gets a chance to learn real world usuable skills. Your plane looks awesome to me. Good job.


I can be as good as I was once but not as good as I once was. :evil:
by jim_geo
Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:47 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Fly above 8000 feet....
Replies: 3
Views: 7788

I'd like to see some stats on the thing. That's an awful cheap price for an oximeter that actually works. Even at Sportys 169 bucks.



Ahhh! I just read the disclaimer. I wouldn't do it, but your results may vary, and they probably will.
by jim_geo
Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:32 am
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: Status Brantel #72823
Replies: 644
Views: 594699

THAT is a very nice looking engine! I suspect you will keep it gray and not paint it to be some kind of charm bracelet bobble ehh? :wink:
by jim_geo
Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:27 am
Forum: Eggenfellner, Auto Conversions, & Misc
Topic: Wam Diesel?
Replies: 9
Views: 17360

I loved that movie! There was so much hope for the future.
by jim_geo
Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:25 am
Forum: O-320 / O-360 / O-540
Topic: Carbs and Float SB's
Replies: 3
Views: 7855

Real men use brass floats. 8)
by jim_geo
Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:56 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Engine hangin'!
Replies: 29
Views: 32416

Looks good.... Now the fun starts.
by jim_geo
Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:54 am
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: trim wedge glue suggestions
Replies: 4
Views: 8644

I second what the weeze says.
by jim_geo
Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:28 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: Firewall penetrations
Replies: 5
Views: 9959

$10.00 a pop for those three, the next one at 35* might cost as much as $20.00 cause of more work in fitting the tube to the washer. I'll find out on Sunday. Of course I supply my own firesleave and clamps.
by jim_geo
Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:07 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: Firewall penetrations
Replies: 5
Views: 9959

Firewall penetrations

Ran into a guy that used to have his weld shop a few bays down from my shop and asked him to weld up a few of these cool little.....er..uh...thing a ma bobs. He's an ex boeing welder and welds Stainless for a liveing. These were made from stainless fender washers from the hardeware store and some st...
by jim_geo
Wed Aug 27, 2008 2:09 am
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: Status Brantel #72823
Replies: 644
Views: 594699

That's a beauty airplane ya got there Brantel.
by jim_geo
Wed Aug 20, 2008 7:58 pm
Forum: O-320 / O-360 / O-540
Topic: Engine is going back together!
Replies: 43
Views: 50101

It's OK Brantel I was just kissin Chads a//. :evil:
by jim_geo
Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:14 am
Forum: O-320 / O-360 / O-540
Topic: Engine is going back together!
Replies: 43
Views: 50101

That is a sweet lookin engine Chad. Hard to believe it started out all gray and ugly.