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by txaviator
Sat May 14, 2005 12:07 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: What else would you build?
Replies: 17
Views: 19937

I posted a reply in here earlier today, but it disappeared. What's up with that?
by txaviator
Wed Apr 20, 2005 11:15 pm
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: Vertical Stabilizer Lightening Holes?
Replies: 30
Views: 34934

Vertical Stabilizer Lightening Holes?

I was just curious if any of you decided to drill the optional lightening holes in the -9 VS rear spar? I am at a crossroads trying to decide. I figure it will only save maybe 3-4 ounces, but what do you think?

Thanks for any input!
by txaviator
Sun Mar 13, 2005 9:56 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: What model are you building?
Replies: 15
Views: 17653

An RV-9 for me. Taildragger. Please add me to the poll.
by txaviator
Thu Mar 10, 2005 12:44 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Airbus A380 wing
Replies: 3
Views: 6241

You think my 2x rivet gun could handle that, or should I bump it on up to a 3X ?????? :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
by txaviator
Thu Feb 24, 2005 12:12 am
Forum: Workshop & Tools
Topic: Workshop Upgrade
Replies: 36
Views: 38304

I just bought a band saw, after hacking up my two brackets I had to build for my HS on the -9. I made one real nice, and the other one looked like crap. I ordered a new stick of aluminum angle from Vans, and headed to Home Depot. For $99, I bought an AWESOME Ryobi band saw. It even has a light on it...
by txaviator
Tue Feb 22, 2005 10:59 pm
Forum: RV 9/9A
Topic: HS 908 - Am I suffering new builder paranoia ?
Replies: 6
Views: 10908

Those dang brackets!

I got so paranoid building mine last weekend (these same parts) that I : 1) Ordered another stick of angle to rebuild them JUST like I wanted them, and 2) Went and bought a new band saw to make life easier the next time around. A new 12" stick of that alloy angle was only $5 from Van's, plus shippin...
by txaviator
Tue Jan 11, 2005 5:01 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: N number confirmed!!
Replies: 12
Views: 14494

Yep, I got the dual welcome', thanks Spike! :P

I kept forgetting to log in, and now I have it configured where it logs me in automatically!

C-ya,

Gary Robertson