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Topic: Two radios or one? |
HeathCherneski
Replies: 5
Views: 5996
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Forum: RV8-List Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 8:10 pm Subject: Two radios or one? |
Any chance you can upload pictures? I have a garmin stack and dynon d-100 d-120 and am thinking of upgrading to sky view for ads-b compliance and ads-b display.
Heath Cherneski
N818HC 300 hrs
Sen ... |
Topic: RV-8 Rudder trim |
HeathCherneski
Replies: 4
Views: 4791
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Forum: RV8-List Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 4:11 pm Subject: RV-8 Rudder trim |
The rv series has excellent directional stability and appropriate rudder forces even at high speed. With these qualities, rudder trim, even a spring bias system is added weight with not much benefit. ... |
Topic: RV-8 Roll Bar Mirrors |
HeathCherneski
Replies: 4
Views: 4291
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Forum: RV8-List Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2010 3:01 pm Subject: RV-8 Roll Bar Mirrors |
Those are the ones. I used the self-adhesive to try them out (position and angle, etc.) I plan on screwing a flat piece of aluminum to the roll bar and attaching them with Velcro eventually, but eve ... |
Topic: RV-8 Roll Bar Mirrors |
HeathCherneski
Replies: 4
Views: 4291
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Forum: RV8-List Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2010 7:24 am Subject: RV-8 Roll Bar Mirrors |
Robin,
I found great mirrors at O’Rielly Autoparts. They are convex and work perfectly.
Heath Cherneski
N818HC 100+ hours and still smiling
From: owner-rv8-list-ser ... |
Topic: Mounting The Engine... |
HeathCherneski
Replies: 5
Views: 3022
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Forum: RV8-List Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 5:50 am Subject: Mounting The Engine... |
It will be necessary to run the engine without the cowling on to check for leaks and adjust mixture cut-off etc. you should limit ground runs as much as possible. Run to check all systems and for l ... |
Topic: RV8-List Digest: Dynon & Transponders |
HeathCherneski
Replies: 5
Views: 3486
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Forum: RV8-List Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 8:55 am Subject: RV8-List Digest: Dynon & Transponders |
Bill,
I do not have the autopilot. Purchased my equipment before it was offered. I agree with your statement about dynon. I am currently working on a flight test program that will “plug in ... |
Topic: RV8-List Digest: Dynon & Transponders |
HeathCherneski
Replies: 5
Views: 3486
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Forum: RV8-List Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 7:49 am Subject: RV8-List Digest: Dynon & Transponders |
Bill,
I have the d-100, d-120 combo and a garmin 327. works great. I think it will be a challenge to find a transponder that won’t work with dynon stuff. garmin transponder is a great piec ... |
Topic: RV-8 - TruTrak Auto Pilot Roll Servo... |
HeathCherneski
Replies: 2
Views: 2840
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Forum: RV8-List Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 9:36 am Subject: RV-8 - TruTrak Auto Pilot Roll Servo... |
Matt,
Make sure you check clearance on the floor panel that will cover the area
that houses the servo. I had to significantly trim one of the support
braces on this floor panel. I am at the office ... |
Topic: Consensus On Finishing Back End Of Fiberglass Tips... |
HeathCherneski
Replies: 4
Views: 3155
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Forum: RV8-List Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:46 am Subject: Consensus On Finishing Back End Of Fiberglass Tips... |
Finishing the tip is really no problem. Foam is your friend as it is very
easy to cut and form into the back of the tip and then glass over.
Microbaloons mixed to the consistency of peanut butter w ... |
Topic: RV8- Dimple Question |
HeathCherneski
Replies: 5
Views: 5516
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Forum: RV8-List Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 9:03 am Subject: RV8- Dimple Question |
Bill of Georgia, the idea is to follow the rivet plan (can't remeber the plans number) and only dimple those holes that call for a counter sunk rivet. the 470 rivets will be covered by the wing a ... |
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