Pittsbuilder wrote:Why do you need to have the wires run through the spar? Can't you just run them all the way to the tip aft of the spar,:o

This is a possibility. Wires will be exposed this way. I dont like the wing spar gusset idea either.

I am running out of access holes to send wires/cables through the wing spar on my RV7. There are two holes on the centerline and two outboard. 6 total. All filled. I still need to run comm and Nav antenna coax. There is a triangular gusset on the wing spar top, both ends. I am considering holes thro...

Where do you get progressive lenses with no prescription?

Thread locker. Im not talking about typical loctite. They might make it, though. What is the stuff called that is painted on a screw head, usually blue in color, to identify if the screw moved at a later inspection causing a shear in the paint? Can think of it, cant find the right search words to ev...

I think its called Presbyopia. Good far vision. I'm almost 50. Started to notice it at 40 for very close up projects. Now I need reading glasses for reading text messages on the phone and reading a restaurant menu. Dad says it only gets worse.

No objective data or statistics, just hearsay and speculation. I did hear just a few days ago about a RV10 that when down near Cincinnati due to smoke in the cockpit. I suspect an amateur wire job. Heard this happening before. I think that RV10 fire you're talking about was caused by a loose fuel l...

Yes, I have thought at times I don't have a clue what I'm doing and later resolved it. This is true for many of life's obstacles. I had someone hold my hand when I did the empenage, The frame was a quick build. Ive been reading the manual, performing the sub-assemblies as per the plans and talking t...

I'm considering working with a local avionics shop.

No objective data or statistics, just hearsay and speculation. I did hear just a few days ago about a RV10 that when down near Cincinnati due to smoke in the cockpit. I suspect an amateur wire job. Heard this happening before. I have ratchet crimpers. Some of my crimps didnt take the first time, so ...

Im looking for someone experienced with aircraft wiring and connections able to make final connections. Im building an RV7a here in NE Ohio, Stark County. All the mil-spec wires are run and uncut. Radio stack harness was built by Steinair and ready. Panel is cut, instruments fitted. I don't feel com...

Ok....I think I have this figured out. Thanks

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a valid concern.....worthy of further investigation

I will also argue if you're the manufacturer and can call your plane anything....you should be able to serialize your aircraft with any number. I am seriously thinking about starting with serial number one (1)

Correct me if I wrong. The FAA shares the BOS with state tax collection departments. The state can use that as their basis to charge use tax. I seen this personally happen back in 1991 with a Cessna 310 I bought. Somehow I got a demand notice for 6% of the BOS at the time from Florida. I dont know w...

I wish I understood the concept of "$1+OVC" better.

I think its pretty standard in all states that the Registration kicks off the state tax man.

Im not sure there is any requirement to call your model "Vans" or even use "RV"
Tell me why you as the manufacturer cant call your craft "Joe's model One"? I dont think we have to play into their hand.

I agree with everything you said Brantel. But, going back to my second example, an empennage kit and other miscellaneous parts. Say a $2000 BOS from vans plus a $1000 no receipt bag of parts. $2000 is declared at time of FAA registry because of the BOS. Now, say I do nothing with it and it sits unas...

The process seems to start at FAA Registration with form 8050-88: http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/aircraft_certification/aircraft_registry/media/8050-88.pdf If a person buys former kits from out of state individuals who gave up on their projects, and didn't provide any bill of sales, he now...

How will the state know how much sales or use tax to demand if you registered early and have a mostly unfinished item?