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Hi Les or anyone else. Does anyone know if the new Van's intersection
fairing still require layups to be added to them? Or are they ready to
install, like the aftermarket ones?

Jae

On 5/25/2 ...

They put cell towers right on the airport here. No trouble at all with
reception in the hangar. The airport gets a great amount of money for
their general fund, too. Wink

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#40533 RV-10
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Hi Bob, you were fortunate to be early. I remember trying to get mine
swapped before first start in 2011 but got a big "negative." People were
recommending replacing the stock LS starter ...

Forgot to mention, that i never had much luck with the quick drains.
Personally, i would not bother. I had one of the quick drains break. I
dont like them. The hose you have to use, creates more o ...

Interesting at the various methods used. I found that a simple plastic
container, like an old butter container, fit perfectly to catch the oil
from the oil filter. It fits nicely on top of the fue ...

Thanks for the feedback. Interesting. I will see what they say about mine.

On 6/7/2016 9:39 AM, Jesse Saint wrote:

I have seen quite a few of them cracked. Some people leave them open when no ...

I am surprised to see this crack on the Bogert Bar. It has been lightly
used but 5 years old now. Anybody see something similar?

https://goo.gl/photos/xYshuig5YsQtMhbZ7

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Fantastic! Have fun and enjoy!

However, i cant imagine what your box looks like out of KCCA? Never been, but it looks like it is right in the middle of LA sprawl. Wink

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Might as well reinforce the bottom now to prevent the filter from
wearing thru the fiberglass as well.

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#40533 RV-10
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Phase 1 Done 11/26/2011
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I actually prefer to have my door operate this way. IE, stock, the door
will start to close on its own about 2 feet away from closing. With 2 ft
to go, it can still build up a good bit of momentum ...

Hi Bruce, wow, that is great news. That is exactly how they should have
worked all along, i think. The only drawback is that they may be more
prone to gas leakage in this position if you store the ...

I would add the 2 from Vans as well.

Not sure on the specifics on the 500N one. The 600N "HD" version is
Stabilus, Lift-O-Mat part number 2218LP.

I have installed the Vans versions r ...

Bill... that is good news. thanks for checking. Vans has you install the
opposite way with rod end up when the door is open. I will be ordering soon.

The issues are explained very well on this FA ...

Nice. i got a call back from a Bansbach engineer. He told me that the 5
in A1A1F50 indicates "normal" speed and normal damping on the last 10mm
of stroke. Damping only works if the rod i ...

I mentioned this same issue earlier. I need to contact Bansbach still. Anyway, the issue of "too strong" a strut would be a non-issue if it was damped upon fully open.

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http://www.diamond-air.at/twin-engine-aircraft/da62.html
http://www.diamond-air.at/content/_processed_/csm_all_Seats_96a9daeca7.jpg

I know it's not just me. I will never be able to look at doors t ...

Haha. I think there is a very good reason why cars do not use gull
doors. They could never figure out the right gas struts to use either.
Delorean and now the Tesla Model X, i guess?!?!

https:/ ...

Thanks for the feedback. Yes, i could add extra weight to the door,
install the 600N strut so the door wont have too much impact when
opening. However, then it will be too weak when closing. The d ...

Yes, i totally agree. There are just too many variations in doors. There
are also like an infinite variety and combinations of gas struts out
there. I just dont know enough about the various types ...

I have been researching a better door strut lately without much luck.
Unfortunately, i dont like either door strut from Vans. The 500N one is
too weak on compression or when the door is closing. T ...