I would not use the James plenum or airbox with the James cowl. I bought the plemum and did not like the way it fit. I ended up making my own and it was very easy and inexpensive. As for the airbox, you should look at Rod Bower's ram air system. It is much better built than the James airbox and shou...

I agree, CJ's plate is much better looking than his face. Of course an empty plate and the top of his head look very similar.

Paul +1

Craig,

Your location shows KFWN. I live about 2 miles from KFWN and am building an RV-8 as well. Getting close to complete. Send me a PM with your contact info.

Paul

A couple of years ago I was at Sun 'N Fun and there was a display of motor homes for sale. I asked the sales guy what one of them cost and he replied "about $250,000". I said "that's not bad" and he replied "I love you airplane guys, you think 250K is inexpensive".

Paul

captain_john wrote:SECOND!?!

How do you figure?

I finished before you and I wasn't even trying!

CJ

Maybe, but you didn't eat the whole meal so I guess you really should have been disqualified

Thermos wrote:

captain_john wrote:This East Coaster knows what a side of beef is!

And I have the video of CJ's medal-winning steak consumption at a previous RV dinner to prove it!



Dave

Just remember, CJ only came in 2nd.

I'm in for 1, possibly 2.


Paul

Although I always enjoy camping at OSH, I would consider a house if it is decent and not too pricey, otherwise I will be camping as usual.


Paul

Dave,

I have one if you can't find one closer.

Paul

I have no experience with Cleveland, but I have a lot of Grove stuff in my 8 and the quality is excellent. Also, I have spent a lot of time talking to Robbie Grove and I think he knows his stuff and it is great to talk directly to the guy who runs the place.

CJ is a little slow sometimes

I have wheel pants from Sam James that are designed for the RV-10. I expect that the RV-10 wheelpants from Van's would fit as well.

Be careful with epanelbuilder. I found that the RV-8 panel it uses is not correct. It seems to be taller than the real panel and things that fit in epanelbuilder will not fit in reality.

Say, ummmm... that Grove unit is some nice! Hmmmm, methinks I will go with it! Thanks guys. You spend my money real good. 8) CJ CJ, Yes, the Grove unit is nice. Grove's stuff is always first class. Robbie sent me the first production unit to play with. The spacing between input fittings is narrower...

Another basic law of physics says that liquids in connected compartments seek the same level and when the vent becomes submerged, the line becomes part of the tank (since the other end is open) and the level will equilize to whatever the tank levels are. Since whatever forces, whether gravity or in...

Joe, Sorry, I don't agree. Centripetal force is the force that pushes the object outward. That is the force that keeps the water in the glass. Centrifugal force is the force that the outward moving object pulls on the axis. If you swing a weight on a string, centripetal force pushes the weight out. ...

I suppose that it is possible that in perfectly coordinated flight that the fuel will stay in exactly the same place in the tank and the vent line will not become submerged. In that case no fuel can ener the line. But as soon as the vent is submerged it becomes part of the tank and the other laws ap...

Another basic law of physics says that liquids in connected compartments seek the same level and when the vent becomes submerged, the line becomes part of the tank (since the other end is open) and the level will equilize to whatever the tank levels are. Since whatever forces, whether gravity or ine...

Pat, I have to disagree with you on this one. When the plane banks, as soon as the tank end of the vent line is submerged, the line becomes part of the tank and the fluids will equalize in level so fuel will enter the vent line. When the plane rolls back to level, the fuel in the line must move one ...