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by flytoboat
Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:43 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Fuse on gear!
Replies: 24
Views: 37364

Stag

cjensen wrote:
bullojm1 wrote:No, I think I opened the door to "My beer is cheaper than yours!" phase ;)
Ever had Stag? :wink: That stuff is CHEAP! My brother in law lived by it in college!
I think it's against the law to put "Stag" and "beer" in the same thread!

Congrats on your progress.
by flytoboat
Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:28 am
Forum: Eggenfellner, Auto Conversions, & Misc
Topic: Belted Air Power...CHEVY!
Replies: 26
Views: 45451

Questions

Chad,
Do you know the weight difference between the V6 and lyc?
Are they having any cooling issues with it?
(You can tell it's summertime by the amount of cooling/radiator threads on the Egg forums :roll: )
by flytoboat
Fri May 23, 2008 10:00 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: NOTAM: RB Black Otter Dinner Thursday, July 31 @ 7:00 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 53535

Dinner

I'm about 80% sure I'll be there with my GF. Plans will firm up in about three weeks. Looking forward to meeting you all (I think :P )
by flytoboat
Fri May 09, 2008 11:41 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: New fuselage stands
Replies: 13
Views: 14530

Fuse stands

Chad,
I've read some builders use fuse rotators (converted Harbor Freight engine stand) while working inside the fuse. Did you consider this? Pros and Cons?
by flytoboat
Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:30 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: 755CB sees the sky for the first time!
Replies: 13
Views: 12694

Looks great!

It's always good to get a fresh start with a clean workspace! Maybe you could put a belly mower on it so it can get more fresh air! :P
by flytoboat
Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:17 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: What a great weekend!!
Replies: 14
Views: 12803

Chad & Brit,
Congratulations! Just think of the alternative places you'll have for anniversary dinner when the RV is done!
Yes, 120 miles south of you, mowing season got here a week earlier.
Don
by flytoboat
Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:45 pm
Forum: Workshop & Tools
Topic: Scotchbrite Wheel - how to fix it?
Replies: 9
Views: 20931

Dressing scotchbrite wheel

I remembered this topic on the other site recently and did a search.
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/s ... rite+wheel
by flytoboat
Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:31 am
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: Riveting guidance
Replies: 16
Views: 16649

extra AL sheets

Hi Joe! We've all been there and everything will be cool, you will see. Van's really ought to change the name of the tail kit to "the practice kit", because that's kind of what it turns out to be. There was a large bundle of extra aluminum sheets that came with my tailkit, all in various thicknesse...
by flytoboat
Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:16 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: Fuel Vent Location - Why?
Replies: 32
Views: 34758

Coordinated positive G turns

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...
by flytoboat
Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:06 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: Fuel Vent Location - Why?
Replies: 32
Views: 34758

Coordinated turn

Paul, For the same reason the tea stays in the glass for Bob Hoover, the fuel in your tank will remain level with the centrifugal forces and therefore will not move through the vent lines. Again, the fuel doesn't care what your bank angle it is as long as you are in a coordinated turn (i.e. the ball...
by flytoboat
Mon Jan 28, 2008 4:55 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: Fuel Vent Location - Why?
Replies: 32
Views: 34758

I don't think the vents care what angle the bank is as long as it is a coordinated turn... (Check Bob Hoover's YouTube video where he pours a glass of tea while doing a roll) I plan on using the rocket style venting in the wing root. I don't think it will vent much more fuel than Van's method. In a ...
by flytoboat
Mon Jan 14, 2008 8:20 pm
Forum: Eggenfellner, Auto Conversions, & Misc
Topic: Subaru vs. Lycoming
Replies: 23
Views: 40579

Why?

[quote="cjensen"]They all still seem to be slower with similar HP, NON turbo'd. quote]

Any idea why? Is it the prop that they use?
by flytoboat
Mon Jan 14, 2008 4:25 pm
Forum: Eggenfellner, Auto Conversions, & Misc
Topic: Subaru vs. Lycoming
Replies: 23
Views: 40579

Egg Sube vs Lyc

Chad,
In your research, did you find performance (cruise speed at similar fuel flow) comparable between the H6 and a Lyc (I)O 360? Are Sube powered planes slower than other planes with similar HP?

thanks,
by flytoboat
Thu Jan 03, 2008 1:01 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: What are you going to do in '08?
Replies: 55
Views: 56975

My long term goal is to have the empennage, wings and fuselage (all standard build and pay as I go) completed by 28 Dec 2010, which is also the date I retire. At that point, I will have the funds available to purchase the engine and panel, and will able to work full time to complete the project. So ...
by flytoboat
Fri Dec 21, 2007 5:39 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Finishing Kit Shipping Price!
Replies: 56
Views: 54434

cost of shipping

I don't remember where I read this, but I seem to remember a discussion on shipping rates before. The finish kit is shipped as "plastics" as opposed to whatever the other kits are labeled, and the rate goes up because of that. Any one else heard of this?
by flytoboat
Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:50 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Self introduction
Replies: 17
Views: 17339

RV builders

Don, Do you know Curt Welge building a 7A with an Egg Sube? Flies for UPS...nice guy! I think he's a 3K6, so he may be one of the 7 builders you mentioned... Chad, I have emailed Curt but haven't met him yet. He has a beautiful home with a hanger on 3K6. Larry Frey is the other gent building a 7A a...
by flytoboat
Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:30 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Self introduction
Replies: 17
Views: 17339

RVs in Metro East

Carl, There is an airport about 10 miles east of me (3K6) with a flying RV4 and 2 RV7s under construction. Also ALN is 25 miles north of me (I joined the EAA chapter) with several builders/flyers. I got a ride in a 6A there last summer. I am 1/4 mile off I55 at Highway 159. You're welcome to stop an...
by flytoboat
Thu Dec 20, 2007 3:33 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Self introduction
Replies: 17
Views: 17339

No sports fan here

Cherokee Driver wrote:
painless wrote:Good to have you here Don.

You're not a BEARS fan, now are ya??! :o
Nice....Painless

[Just sticken together with the fellow "Cheese-heads of the world."]

Welcome Don. This is the best group around.

CD
I don't watch much sports or TV - I'd rather be doing something more constructive.
by flytoboat
Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:54 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Self introduction
Replies: 17
Views: 17339

Self introduction

Greetings fellow builders. Just joined the group after lurking for several months. I finally made the decision on which plane best fit my mission and the empennage for the RV-7A was delivered last Friday. I know I have a huge learning curve so thanks in advance for your patience with questions. I ha...