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by jetjoc
Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:12 pm
Forum: RV 8/8A
Topic: I finally decided to make the big cut.
Replies: 13
Views: 17328

Do you have any photos on trimming the front of the canopy?
Thanks
Al Grajek
by jetjoc
Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:30 pm
Forum: RV 8/8A
Topic: Grove Gear Alignment
Replies: 21
Views: 33108

Hey Dave.
How ya been?
You will love the grove gear. I have them on my 8.
I hope to visit the cape in my 8 this spring. Ill look you up.
Al Grajek
by jetjoc
Fri Nov 09, 2007 10:37 am
Forum: RV 8/8A
Topic: Grove Gear Alignment
Replies: 21
Views: 33108

On the 2 piece gear issue. I know from EXPERIENCE(unfortunately), that the stock Van's Gear WILL collapse on a groung loop! Mine folded under the wing and damaged the bottom of the wing. The gear leg actually snapped in two just outside of the mounting bracket. The gear tower had a bit of a kink, bu...
by jetjoc
Tue Aug 28, 2007 11:43 am
Forum: Flight Tales
Topic: How I spent my Saturday
Replies: 16
Views: 18679

I think we got some. Ill post them as soon as I get them
Al
by jetjoc
Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:13 am
Forum: Flight Tales
Topic: How I spent my Saturday
Replies: 16
Views: 18679

This Past Saturday, We had the honor of flying a missing man formation for the Comair 5191 crash victims. The special part was our LEAD was a Beautiful T-6. So we had this huge T6 as lead, with 4 RV8s as the flight. It was pretty cool, and the crowd LOVED it.
Al Grajekj
"Nordo"
LEX
RV8
by jetjoc
Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:50 am
Forum: RV 8/8A
Topic: First Panel Test
Replies: 5
Views: 9063

Nice Panel! :)
Did you do it yourself, or farm it out?
Al Grajek
RV8
by jetjoc
Thu Jul 19, 2007 10:16 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: OSH KOSH
Replies: 11
Views: 14336

Dave!
It seems like Im runnin into you everywhere!!! :)
by jetjoc
Thu Jul 19, 2007 10:15 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: OSH KOSH
Replies: 11
Views: 14336

See ya there! :) Fly safe.
Al"nordo" Grajek
by jetjoc
Tue Jul 17, 2007 8:39 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: OSH KOSH
Replies: 11
Views: 14336

OSH KOSH

Are any of you attending the RV Barbecue at OSH?
I have not been keeping up with the list lately (work).
I am flying my 8 there on the 25th. My first REAL x country.
Al Grajek
Lexington, Ky
by jetjoc
Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:46 pm
Forum: RV 8/8A
Topic: More Panel Progress
Replies: 15
Views: 16722

Really NICE Panel! You will love the Trio Auto pilot. I have both on my 8, and they work just as well(well almost) as the one in the Challenger I fly for a livin.
Al Grajek
Lexington, Ky
by jetjoc
Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:42 am
Forum: General Construction Questions
Topic: Ive got the wings, now what do I need?
Replies: 11
Views: 14126

LOTS of CLECOS!
Jetjoc :)
by jetjoc
Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:49 am
Forum: Flight Tales
Topic: Harvard crosswind pic
Replies: 8
Views: 11462

Looks like my first landing in the 8. Not a good outcome!
Nordo