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Topic: Canopy bonding-Sika Flex Help |
Carl
Replies: 4
Views: 2525
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:55 pm Subject: Canopy bonding-Sika Flex Help |
Thanks Paul,
I did it today just as you suggested. It still skinned over quickly in some spots, but I think it will be OK.
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Topic: Canopy bonding-Sika Flex Help |
Carl
Replies: 4
Views: 2525
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:52 am Subject: Canopy bonding-Sika Flex Help |
For those that have gone before me, I could use some Sika Flex Expert
advice:
I have bonded my RV 7 canopy to the frame and have pulled out the spacers
that were set on 4" centers. The re ... |
Topic: Elevator Fiberglass Tip - Now What...? |
Carl
Replies: 2
Views: 2743
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Forum: RV8-List Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:45 am Subject: Elevator Fiberglass Tip - Now What...? |
Hi Matt,
This is how I did mine and it came out great. I will balance after painting
by drilling out some lead on the inside.
http://www.mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=carlbell&pro ... |
Topic: RV-9A kit for sale |
Carl
Replies: 3
Views: 1547
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 7:23 pm Subject: RV-9A kit for sale |
It’s the price of gas and the stock market that is scaring a lot of retirees like my self. I’m going to hang on and keep building my RV7, and reprioritize things so I can do what I love. ... |
Topic: Audio panel |
Carl
Replies: 4
Views: 3046
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Forum: RV8-List Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:31 pm Subject: Audio panel |
This is the only one I know of, although it is not stereo.
http://www.ps-engineering.com/pma4000.shtml
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Topic: F-6111-L&R Stiffeners |
Carl
Replies: 6
Views: 6241
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Forum: RV7-List Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 7:36 pm Subject: F-6111-L&R Stiffeners |
Opps try this link:
http://www.mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=carlbell&project=423&%20c
ategory3017&log=43470&row=40
Carl W Bell (CJ)
Building RV 7A - N947CB
ht ... |
Topic: I will not quit |
Carl
Replies: 17
Views: 10844
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 7:33 pm Subject: I will not quit |
Ed Booth at Twins Lakes SC is one of the best flying 65 year old RV 7 pilots I know and he is about 5’6”. If I had 2 legs I would be building a 7 vs. a 7A. Its like training wheels, but ... |
Topic: F-6111-L&R Stiffeners |
Carl
Replies: 6
Views: 6241
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Forum: RV7-List Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 7:21 pm Subject: F-6111-L&R Stiffeners |
Yep, twist the crap out of it and do not trim off much material, angle the
bottom to fit snug on top of the longeron and don't obsess about it because
it is just a stiffener. The rib also requires ... |
Topic: IO 360 |
Carl
Replies: 4
Views: 3103
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:52 am Subject: IO 360 |
Hi builders,
I could use a little help on engines:
I have started looking for a new engine an I must admit I have sticker shock. As near as I can tell a new IO 360 M1B type engine from any ... |
Topic: Leading edge dings - tip |
Carl
Replies: 2
Views: 2759
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Forum: RV8-List Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:07 am Subject: Leading edge dings - tip |
Guys,
Out of curiosity, since I have a little ding myself in the middle of the
left fuel tank, what it wrong with a little Super-fil if you are painting
your plane? I suspect through the years y ... |
Topic: Sikaflex Canopy Info |
Carl
Replies: 5
Views: 6341
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:54 pm Subject: Sikaflex Canopy Info |
Hi Jim,
This looks great; I was contemplating a1/2" aluminum angel where you have
the triangle fillet set back far enough to allow for 1/8" of Sika Flex. Do
you think this is a good id ... |
Topic: RV8-List: Re: RV8- Sikaflex Canopy Info |
Carl
Replies: 0
Views: 913
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:19 pm Subject: RV8-List: Re: RV8- Sikaflex Canopy Info |
Hi
I am also working on my canopy and would like the use Sika. Has anyone out their done it on an RV 7 or RV 9 slider using the horizontal square side tube that runs from the forward bow the ... |
Topic: RV8- Sikaflex Canopy Info |
Carl
Replies: 1
Views: 2300
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Forum: RV8-List Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:50 am Subject: RV8- Sikaflex Canopy Info |
Hi
I am also working on my canopy and would like the use Sika. Has anyone out their done it on an RV 7 or RV 9 slider using the horizontal square side tube that runs from the forward bow the ... |
Topic: RV Safety Record |
Carl
Replies: 31
Views: 13942
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 6:16 pm Subject: RV Safety Record |
Amen, but most folks these days are willing to give them away for some mysterious reason I can’t seem to find in Wikipedia. Oh well back to school for me, I guess need help.
... |
Topic: Builders Insurance - ? |
Carl
Replies: 4
Views: 4052
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Forum: RV7-List Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 5:17 am Subject: Builders Insurance - ? |
I agree, she was very conscientious. You may find better rate, but probably not better service. There are a few exclusions in the policy that may not work you, so check them out first.
F ... |
Topic: Builders Insurance - ? |
Carl
Replies: 4
Views: 4052
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Forum: RV7-List Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:43 pm Subject: Builders Insurance - ? |
Hi Bill,
We haven’t talked in awhile, I hope you’re well. I bought the same policy from Nation Air (Jenny Estes). They charged me the same 1% less $50 I think for being an AOPA an ... |
Topic: Fuel Tank Nutplates |
Carl
Replies: 4
Views: 3432
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Forum: RV8-List Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 5:25 am Subject: Fuel Tank Nutplates |
Just carefully squeeze the rivets in the nutplates and you shouldn’t have a problem. CJ
From: owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com On Behalf Of JAPhillipsGA@aol.com
Sent: Friday, ... |
Topic: Controlling defrost fans |
Carl
Replies: 12
Views: 6564
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 5:39 pm Subject: Controlling defrost fans |
Mike,
Did you get a chance to make a couple of pictures, I bought the fans and
would love to see your installation. Thx C
Carl W Bell
New Venture Consulting
Mobile: 803.640.2760
www.newven ... |
Topic: Step crack |
Carl
Replies: 16
Views: 6725
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 7:18 am Subject: Step crack |
I don’t know if it will make a difference, but the new ones don’t look like this. On my 7A steps the metal plate extends about a ¼” below the tube where it goes through it.
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Topic: control vision exp2buss |
Carl
Replies: 3
Views: 1830
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:46 pm Subject: control vision exp2buss |
Here you go:
http://www.anywheremap.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=4
Carl W Bell
New Venture Consulting
Mobile: 803.640.2760
www.newventureconsulting.com
carlbell@gforcecable.com
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