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by bruceh
Sun Jan 07, 2024 8:19 pm
Forum: Flight Tales
Topic: 2023 Flying stats
Replies: 2
Views: 563

Re: 2023 Flying stats

by bruceh
Sun Dec 31, 2023 3:10 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: What's up folks?
Replies: 15
Views: 1218

Re: What's up folks?

Yes, I've been doing pre-buys for a couple of years now. I've done an RV-9A, RV-14A, RV-6, RV-4 and RV-7 (partial kit). You certainly come across some interesting things doing the pre-buys... I've also been fixing lots of leaky RV fuel tanks. I've got one from an RV-10 currently in my hangar that is...
by bruceh
Fri Dec 29, 2023 10:57 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: What's up folks?
Replies: 15
Views: 1218

Re: What's up folks?

I pop in here occasionally to see the posts. I am certainly keeping busy in the RV world. My RV-9A is pushing 1140 hours since the build completed in 2014.I'm contemplating a panel upgrade to put in an IFR GPS so I can get my Instrument rating. Took the instrument and commercial ground school night ...
by bruceh
Mon Jul 17, 2023 5:12 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Black Otter 2023
Replies: 30
Views: 4040

Re: Black Otter 2023

Myself, my wife, and Ethan (RV-10 builder) will be there! Looks like we have a ride with Don Pansier.
by bruceh
Tue Jun 13, 2023 11:35 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Black Otter 2023
Replies: 30
Views: 4040

Re: Black Otter 2023

rockwoodrv9a wrote:
Sun Jun 04, 2023 8:13 am
Bob, what is the Black Otter? Is it at AV?
It is a restaurant in Hortonville, just north of Oshkosh. A bit of a drive, but the food there is outstanding.
by bruceh
Tue Jun 13, 2023 11:32 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Black Otter 2023
Replies: 30
Views: 4040

Re: Black Otter 2023

I will definitely be there, along with my wife.
by bruceh
Thu Feb 09, 2023 4:15 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: SB-00036 hor stab aft spar inspection at hinge
Replies: 7
Views: 4008

Re: SB-00036 inspection

I was able to get my Vivida borescope through the outer lightening hole on the rear HS spar (my HS side rib holes are filled). No cracks on my RV-9A!
by bruceh
Mon Jan 02, 2023 9:33 pm
Forum: Flight Tales
Topic: My flying stats for 2022
Replies: 5
Views: 2615

My flying stats for 2022

Hey RB'ers! Happy New Year.

Here's my blog writeup for my 2022 flying.
by bruceh
Mon Jan 02, 2023 9:31 pm
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: what are these tools?
Replies: 5
Views: 11024

Re: what are these tools?

I think this tool is best used for places where you can only access one side. Sort of like a blind rivet, or on a very large surface (like a Boeing) where in production you wouldn't want to have to waste time deburring twice for each hole.
by bruceh
Sun Jan 01, 2023 1:40 am
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: what are these tools?
Replies: 5
Views: 11024

Re: what are these tools?

They use these to deburr holes. Stick it in your drill. spin it up insert the tool into the hole and it deburrs both sides with that little piece on the side of the shaft.
by bruceh
Sun Jan 01, 2023 1:35 am
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: Rudder lower fairing
Replies: 1
Views: 1851

Re: Rudder lower fairing

On the RV-14 empennage, the plans (page 12-02) have you bend that lower part of the flange where the lower fairing attaches. The parts are common to the RV-9, so bend away!
by bruceh
Wed Nov 16, 2022 1:22 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Aluminum Mistress
Replies: 1
Views: 1430

Re: Aluminum Mistress

where's Capt. John?
by bruceh
Mon Sep 05, 2022 12:22 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: pre-buy Vne check
Replies: 5
Views: 4078

Re: pre-buy Vne check

I've never had my RV-9A near Vne. Don't plan on doing that test. What is the point? I don't fly the airplane at those high speeds or in that configuration. I trust Van's numbers and certainly wouldn't exceed them by any percentage.
by bruceh
Sun Jul 17, 2022 2:20 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Black Otter 2022
Replies: 17
Views: 7625

Re: Black Otter 2022

Don, thanks! See you there.
by bruceh
Tue Jul 12, 2022 7:14 pm
Forum: RV 14/14A
Topic: Assisting on an RV-14A
Replies: 1
Views: 7147

Assisting on an RV-14A

I've been helping an older gentleman get his RV-14A empennage kit assembled. This tail kit was started by another builder, who then abandoned it when he found a mostly complete RV-14A quickbuild kit. He had completed the VS and Rudder, and was about halfway done with the HS. I must say that I really...
by bruceh
Tue Jul 12, 2022 6:31 pm
Forum: Site Support
Topic: RV-15 forum?
Replies: 3
Views: 35342

Re: RV-15 forum?

It says I don't have permission on that forum!
by bruceh
Tue Jul 12, 2022 12:17 am
Forum: Site Support
Topic: RV-15 forum?
Replies: 3
Views: 35342

RV-15 forum?

Hey Mike! We need an RV-15 forum set up.
by bruceh
Tue Jul 12, 2022 12:06 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Black Otter 2022
Replies: 17
Views: 7625

Re: Black Otter 2022

Save me a Queen cut of that Prime Rib! I'll need a ride...
by bruceh
Thu Jun 23, 2022 8:27 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Black Otter 2022
Replies: 17
Views: 7625

Re: Black Otter 2022

I've been to the Van's banquet (held this year on Tuesday). Price is high for the food, but hey, it is Van's 50th, so it might be worth it??? Wednesday is the night airshow and I'm really hoping the weather cooperates this year. It is a must see. I usually bug out before the second night airshow on ...
by bruceh
Sat Feb 26, 2022 9:59 pm
Forum: RV Maintenance
Topic: Firewall Cleaning
Replies: 1
Views: 2186

Re: Firewall Cleaning

Mineral spirits to degrease, then mild soapy solution and water.