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Topic: Reusing 3/8" Flares |
Vince Frazier
Replies: 0
Views: 1151
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 5:54 am Subject: Reusing 3/8" Flares |
SNIP
I pulled out all of the fuel selector valve and fuel pump goodies from the old fuselage today. I disassembled all of the various flare ends and cleaned up all the Fuel Lube with lacquer thinner ... |
Topic: sticking engine control cables and engine heat problems |
Vince Frazier
Replies: 2
Views: 1819
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 5:45 am Subject: sticking engine control cables and engine heat problems |
SNIP I have seen this too many times - looks like heat is the killer. Move the cables away from the killer exh system, then you can wrap the cables with spark plug wire insulation - - a smaller versio ... |
Topic: POH and checklist |
Vince Frazier
Replies: 0
Views: 2078
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Forum: Rocket-List Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:16 am Subject: POH and checklist |
SNIP
I know Dan W. asked for one recently, but I would appreciate any Rocketeer out
there send me a PDF of their HR2 POH. I will change all the numbers to erase your
identity and N number affiliat ... |
Topic: oil filter cutter and oil analysis |
Vince Frazier
Replies: 0
Views: 1348
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 6:11 am Subject: oil filter cutter and oil analysis |
SNIP Fellow Listers:
My RV-6A has been flying for a couple years now and since I have the repairman's certificate I've been doing the annuals and maintenance. My question is on cutting open the oil ... |
Topic: POH |
Vince Frazier
Replies: 0
Views: 2040
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Forum: Rocket-List Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 6:44 am Subject: POH |
SNIP
Can anybody send Rocket performance data / sample POH I can use for approx aircraft performance?
I'm relatively new Rocket owner, have little performance data and working on a better Pilot' ... |
Topic: toe in / toe out |
Vince Frazier
Replies: 0
Views: 1661
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Forum: Rocket-List Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 5:37 am Subject: toe in / toe out |
SNIP I will set it to zero in the unloaded condition. SNIP
Be careful. I initially set the alignment w/ no weight on the tires on my Rocket and wore out a set of tires in <100 hours. (I've g ... |
Topic: Rocket grass ops |
Vince Frazier
Replies: 3
Views: 9401
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Forum: Rocket-List Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 7:01 am Subject: Rocket grass ops |
SNIP I have my HR for sale.... and I have a serious buyer who wants to operate
on grass.
My operations are always on pavement. I've ventured onto grass recently..
. tried removing pants 1st jus ... |
Topic: tailwheel lube and maintenance |
Vince Frazier
Replies: 1
Views: 1638
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:50 am Subject: tailwheel lube and maintenance |
SNIP>>>>>>A little wear and the zerk fitting will do just fine. Patience,
grasshopper(s).
Linn<<<<<<<SNIP
I hate to argue online, but Linn is incorrect on ... |
Topic: tailwheel lube |
Vince Frazier
Replies: 1
Views: 1685
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 9:58 am Subject: tailwheel lube |
SNIP >>>>>>>How the heck do you lube the bronze bearing on the tailwheel fork short of taking the giant nut off. I lubed it up good during initial assembly, then at about 40 hour ... |
Topic: vinyl letters for fuel type and quantity |
Vince Frazier
Replies: 0
Views: 1002
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 5:38 am Subject: vinyl letters for fuel type and quantity |
>>>SNIP Does any one know a source for fuel filler placards that say "100LL only" ?<<<<<SNIP
If engraved caps aren't your thing, we can whip you up a set. We do t ... |
Topic: engine mounting ears |
Vince Frazier
Replies: 0
Views: 1810
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Forum: Rocket-List Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 5:56 am Subject: engine mounting ears |
>>>SNIP Subject: lycoming engine ears 70456
I recently purchased an engine for my rv10 that has the larger engine mounting ears 70456, wondered if anyone is interested in trading for the sm ... |
Topic: Oshkosh vending |
Vince Frazier
Replies: 0
Views: 1901
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Forum: Rocket-List Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 7:35 am Subject: Oshkosh vending |
>>>SNIP From: Mark Swaney <swaneymj@mac.com>
Subject: Re: New safety tool - canopy breaker
Vince, are you going to have a booth at AirVenture this year?
Mark <<<< SNIP
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Topic: New safety tool - canopy breaker |
Vince Frazier
Replies: 0
Views: 1113
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 11:33 am Subject: New safety tool - canopy breaker |
We just received a shipment of a brand new safety item. The Sabre Aviation canopy breaker is something that many of us would want to consider placing right next to our fire extinguisher. Check it out. ... |
Topic: flap tape |
Vince Frazier
Replies: 0
Views: 1340
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Sun May 30, 2010 9:02 am Subject: flap tape |
SNIP >>>>Since my RV-6A is mostly polished, I applied the JC Whitney stainless steel tape
on the wing flaps perceiving the choice as more cosmetically pleasing than the
UHMW alternative ... |
Topic: hot cylinder cures |
Vince Frazier
Replies: 0
Views: 1169
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 6:11 am Subject: hot cylinder cures |
Kelly,
Great catch. Thanks for reminding me. I'll add that tip to the web page.
I've caught that on several new RVs and it's really easy to fix. So easy, that I neglected to even list it on ... |
Topic: baffle sealing and hot cylinder cures |
Vince Frazier
Replies: 2
Views: 2131
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 6:15 am Subject: baffle sealing and hot cylinder cures |
SNIP Regarding the requirement for sealing compound (silicon?) around the baffle-to-engine areas, what is the recommendation here? Is sealant absolutely necessary?
Adding a compound is going to real ... |
Topic: UHMW tape yellowing |
Vince Frazier
Replies: 0
Views: 1466
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 11:04 am Subject: UHMW tape yellowing |
SNIP <<<<<
The clear UHMW flap tape on my always-hangared ten year old 6A is
yellowing and peeling at the edges. Can this tape be removed without
also taking off the aircraft-specif ... |
Topic: tailwheel fork |
Vince Frazier
Replies: 0
Views: 1088
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 6:55 am Subject: tailwheel fork |
SNIP
Wanted to ask for a friend in Belgium that is building an 8 if Doug Bell/Sr
. are still in the fork business. I know it has been some time since I've s
een discussions on this topic C 2 yrs. I ... |
Topic: speed and trim |
Vince Frazier
Replies: 0
Views: 1620
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Forum: Rocket-List Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 7:42 am Subject: speed and trim |
SNIP From: Ernest Hale <ernest@flmitigation.com>
Down trim is what was meant. Can you give us some idea as to what you are talking about when you say there are other issues besides speed? ... |
Topic: speed issues |
Vince Frazier
Replies: 4
Views: 2966
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Forum: Rocket-List Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 3:53 pm Subject: speed issues |
Full down elevator at cruise? I hope you mean down trim... but then what happens with a pax? More info needed! If what you say is true, then there are other issues than speed to be worried about fi ... |
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