Nice pic Brian,
keep her flying,
Mike Balzer
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- Wed Jul 07, 2010 10:53 am
- Forum: Flight Tales
- Topic: Winchester, TN (KBGF) Flyin Breakfast
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7497
- Wed Jun 30, 2010 10:59 am
- Forum: RV 8/8A
- Topic: Fuel Tank T-405 bracket ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8939
- Mon Jun 28, 2010 11:33 pm
- Forum: RV 8/8A
- Topic: Fuel Tank T-405 bracket ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8939
Fuel Tank T-405 bracket ?
Hi fellow RBers, In the process of laying out the T-405 bracket, I cant tell the dimensions of the lower part of the taper. The upper section has a 1" radius and tapers to WHAT? It looks like 3 3/4 but it appears that most people are tapering it to something like 3 1/2 or less than that. How critica...
- Mon Jun 28, 2010 2:57 pm
- Forum: Flight Tales
- Topic: 1st Flyin for N159SB
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6465
- Sat Jun 26, 2010 12:42 pm
- Forum: Screwup Chronicles
- Topic: Installed Wrong Nut Plates on Fuel Tank Access cover
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11093
Thanks Chad & Spike, I could have opened up the holes but thought I may be needing the 10/32 nut plates for something else. I just had to be patient and drill all those nut plates out. I thought about putting tank sealant over the doubler but I figured that the cover plate should seal every thing OK...
- Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:38 am
- Forum: Screwup Chronicles
- Topic: Installed Wrong Nut Plates on Fuel Tank Access cover
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11093
Installed Wrong Nut Plates on Fuel Tank Access cover
I installed 10/32 nut plates on fuel tank access cover instead of 8/32. I had to drill out all nut plates and install the right ones or open up the holes to a # 11 drill. I chose to drill out all nut plates and installed the correct ones. I was tired and the 8 at the end of the part # looked like a ...
- Thu Jun 10, 2010 2:54 pm
- Forum: RV 7/7A
- Topic: Mounted the Empennage!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 19512
Bruce, Nice work and quality documentation on your web site. I use yours and many other builders to for see what to expect on the next component that I am building and always look for good advice or problem areas. I too don't have a PPL and plan on learning on a tail dragger aircraft only. thanks, m...
- Wed Jun 09, 2010 1:24 pm
- Forum: RV 7/7A
- Topic: Aileron bell crank fit
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5952
- Thu May 13, 2010 8:59 pm
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Plenum is painted!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11514
- Sun Apr 04, 2010 12:00 pm
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: N108LF first flight!!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 29014
- Thu Apr 01, 2010 10:41 am
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Vans department of optimistic instructions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8824
- Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:46 pm
- Forum: RV 7/7A
- Topic: A few of my favorite pics...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8417
- Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:52 am
- Forum: RV 9/9A
- Topic: 180HP RV(A
- Replies: 15
- Views: 21140
My opinion is that you can always throttle back and save on fuel. It never hurts to have a better climb rate and speed. A responsible pilot has to always pay attention to VNE. Even a lower HP engine could exceed VNE in a dive. If I was building a 9 I would put a 360 in it. Just my .02 worth, Mike Ba...
- Mon Mar 22, 2010 4:12 pm
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Which tailwheel upgrade?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7126
I recently saw the Doug Bell TW in person and the quality and workmanship was outstanding. I put myself on the list to receive one and he E-mailed me back wanting to know if my plane was in the build status or is flying. I hope to get a Doug Bell TW and I think the people with flying aircraft should...
- Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:59 am
- Forum: RV 7/7A
- Topic: Hey Mike, you on vacation?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 23775
- Tue Mar 09, 2010 1:53 pm
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Things I love about Rivetbangers...
- Replies: 23
- Views: 25793
- Thu Feb 04, 2010 12:06 pm
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: GRT Sport SX -- Synthetic Vision
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6943
- Tue Feb 02, 2010 2:10 pm
- Forum: RV 8/8A
- Topic: Z Bracket question
- Replies: 26
- Views: 38704
- Tue Jan 26, 2010 1:57 pm
- Forum: RV 8/8A
- Topic: FLAP SKI JUMP
- Replies: 14
- Views: 23665
Toms right, wing nut or draw clecos are primarly made for thicker materials, I used them alot in the airlines when you put a special sealant between the parts you are riveting to make sure the part you are riveting stays firmly seated before the sealant cures. The sealant was 1436 corrosion inhibiti...
- Mon Jan 25, 2010 5:27 pm
- Forum: RV 8/8A
- Topic: FLAP SKI JUMP
- Replies: 14
- Views: 23665
Thanks so much for your input Don, My flap turned out very nice besides the ski jump. If the Right Flap is the same I may just leave well enough alone and keep building. If I find I cant get them to line up correctly or it effects the way the aircraft flies I may build new ones. have a great week, M...