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Topic: fuel filter |
civengpe
Replies: 13
Views: 12462
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2019 5:32 am Subject: fuel filter |
This is what our fuel filter looked like after about 350 hours. We had noticed hot starts were getting harder, but no fuel flow issues at WOT or in flight. We were pretty shocked by this when we s ... |
Topic: Sun and Fun |
civengpe
Replies: 9
Views: 7269
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2018 4:13 pm Subject: Sun and Fun |
We are here now in HBC. Ground is good.
Shannon
On Tue, Apr 10, 2018, 8:11 PM Jesse Saint <jesse@saintaviation.com (--> RV10-List message posted by: Jesse Saint <jesse@saintaviation ... |
Topic: EarthX Mounting |
civengpe
Replies: 0
Views: 2735
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 7:24 am Subject: EarthX Mounting |
I just ordered an EarthX battery and was wondering if anyone had photos of how they mounted it in the standard battery box?
Thanks,
Shannon |
Topic: Prop / Throttle / Mixture Quadrant |
civengpe
Replies: 9
Views: 10440
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2017 2:30 pm Subject: Prop / Throttle / Mixture Quadrant |
Les,
I have the throttle quadrant and would not do it again. I love the look of it, but I really miss out on being able to fine adjust my mixture.
Shannon
On Sun, Nov 5, 2017 at 4:25 PM ke ... |
Topic: Grounding question |
civengpe
Replies: 18
Views: 12650
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2017 7:37 am Subject: Grounding question |
I used a forest of tabs mounted to my firewall with a #2 (I think) cable run from there all the way back to the battery ground in the tailcone. I'm not sure if it was overkill, but I have had ze ... |
Topic: Gust Lock Reviews |
civengpe
Replies: 12
Views: 13477
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 7:54 am Subject: Re: Gust Lock Reviews |
I built the PVC gust lock and have been happy with the results as well. Mine looks exactly like the one above, except it doesn't lock the stick. It just goes straight back and wedges on the back wal ... |
Topic: Leaning and Learning |
civengpe
Replies: 9
Views: 6310
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 5:29 am Subject: Leaning and Learning |
Phil,
You need to balance your injectors. You have the exact same engine as I do and it took about three iterations with Don at airflow performance to get mine dialed into where I am today. Give him ... |
Topic: Rv10 yaw damper |
civengpe
Replies: 19
Views: 21009
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 12:02 pm Subject: Rv10 yaw damper |
Phil,My set up requires the AP do be engaged for the YD to function. I believe Garmin and TruTrak have a button to engage the YD independently. IN prctice, I fly with AP on 90% of the time, so it ... |
Topic: Rv10 yaw damper |
civengpe
Replies: 19
Views: 21009
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 10:50 am Subject: Rv10 yaw damper |
It works independently of the roll auto trim. At least I'd does on the trutrak system.
Shannon
On Fri, Jun 30, 2017 at 1:47 PM Kevin Belue <kdb.rv10@gmail.com (Does the yaw damper ... |
Topic: Rv10 yaw damper |
civengpe
Replies: 19
Views: 21009
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 9:53 am Subject: Rv10 yaw damper |
Needed? No.
Awesome? Heck yes!
I decided to install a yaw dampener, because I feared cutting my beautifully straight rudder to accommodate an electric trim tab. It was relatively inexpensive ( ... |
Topic: Wing Root Fuel Filters |
civengpe
Replies: 11
Views: 11247
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 1:04 pm Subject: Wing Root Fuel Filters |
Les,what was the reasoning for going with the 85 micron vs the 35 micron?
Shannon
On Mon, Jun 12, 2017 at 10:39 AM, kearney <kearney@shaw.ca (--> RV10-List message posted by: "kea ... |
Topic: Wing Root Fuel Filters |
civengpe
Replies: 11
Views: 11247
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 1:01 pm Subject: Wing Root Fuel Filters |
I think I'm going to do this exact thing during my condition inspection in September.
Shannon
On Mon, Jun 12, 2017 at 3:49 PM, Linn Walters <flying-nut@cfl.rr.com ( ... |
Topic: Prop Problems |
civengpe
Replies: 26
Views: 20384
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2017 6:58 pm Subject: Prop Problems |
Vernon,Have you considered having an a&p looking over you engine Install prior to first flight.?
On Apr 22, 2017 9:53 PM, "Vernon Franklin" <vernon.franklin@gmail.com (It was ... |
Topic: hail damage |
civengpe
Replies: 5
Views: 5454
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2017 5:19 am Subject: hail damage |
Another option is to call Wally over at Synergy Air. They do quick builds for Van's and do impeccable work.
Unless they have changed, Vans QB facility uses some sort of squeezer to do the ... |
Topic: Spark Plugs |
civengpe
Replies: 14
Views: 9994
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:22 am Subject: Spark Plugs |
They do.
Shannon
On Apr 9, 2017 12:08 PM, "Phillip Perry" <philperry9@gmail.com (So I'm guessing they come pre-gapped?
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 9, 2017, at 10:39 AM, ... |
Topic: Spark Plugs |
civengpe
Replies: 14
Views: 9994
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 7:47 am Subject: Spark Plugs |
I really don't think so, but I'm not sure.
Shannon
On Sun, Apr 9, 2017 at 10:31 AM Phillip Perry <philperry9@gmail.com (Do you know if the Tempest fine wire plugs have iridium ele ... |
Topic: Spark Plugs |
civengpe
Replies: 14
Views: 9994
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 7:02 am Subject: Spark Plugs |
Phil,
I am running Tempest fine wire in all 12 spots on my engine. I have just over 200 hours with zero issues so far. In fact, they looked brand new when I pulled them at my condition inspection (15 ... |
Topic: Dynon Yaw |
civengpe
Replies: 2
Views: 2715
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 1:51 pm Subject: Dynon Yaw |
I have a YD on my 10 and it uses the same type of servo as the pitch servo.
That may be what they meant. I don't see how it could be the actual same servo.
Shannon
On Mar 31, 2017 4 ... |
Topic: Hooker Issues.... |
civengpe
Replies: 5
Views: 3824
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2017 11:26 am Subject: Hooker Issues.... |
Phil,I recall the bushings being a tight squeeze on mine as well. I assumed it was to allow the belts to rotate freely when tightened. I did have to call Hooker to get new end brackets for the u ... |
Topic: One last question - almost |
civengpe
Replies: 1
Views: 2404
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 10:35 am Subject: One last question - almost |
Phil,I used two 1" holes with 2"X1" bulkhead adapters. The airflow seems very good to me.
Shannon
On Thu, Feb 23, 2017 at 11:35 AM, Phillip Perry <philperry9@gmail.com ... |
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