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Topic: Overhead console |
raddatz
Replies: 31
Views: 16016
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 3:59 pm Subject: Re: Overhead console |
Ok heres how this came to be. I purchased three overhead consoles from Tony, the first one costing $1895 and that included lights, vents and DVD player and the fit was bad. I called Tony and reported ... |
Topic: Overhead console |
raddatz
Replies: 31
Views: 16016
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 9:00 pm Subject: Overhead console |
For those of you looking for the overhead console, its finally ready and fitting perfect to look at it go to nonstopaviation.com or I believe you can also contact Stein from SteinAir because he is put ... |
Topic: Oil Cooler |
raddatz
Replies: 2
Views: 1980
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:16 pm Subject: Re: Oil Cooler |
Albert,
Did that change the cylinder head temps at all? |
Topic: Airflow Performace - Throttle Cable & Purge Valve Contro |
raddatz
Replies: 1
Views: 1647
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 8:30 pm Subject: Re: Airflow Performace - Throttle Cable & Purge Valve Co |
Thats great, I talked to Gus out there at Van's a while back about the length of the throttle cable in the quadrant package because I was using the longer mixture cable for throttle and ordering a new ... |
Topic: Airflow Performace - Throttle Cable & Purge Valve Contro |
raddatz
Replies: 1
Views: 1872
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 7:16 pm Subject: Re: Airflow Performace - Throttle Cable & Purge Valve Co |
I have built a couple 10's and the throttle cable has been short every time, I always have to order the 50.5 also, please call Van's and brief them about the problem because I already have and the mor ... |
Topic: Aircraft Extras FPS-nt experience |
raddatz
Replies: 1
Views: 1605
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 7:08 pm Subject: Re: Aircraft Extras FPS-nt experience |
With the FPS system you have to supply a power wire to it, so if there is a problem just pull the breaker its also a good idea to put the trim breaker right next to it because thats more likely to fai ... |
Topic: How many kits sold thus far? |
raddatz
Replies: 16
Views: 10466
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:09 am Subject: Re: How many kits sold thus far? |
Let me ask this question, If I buy the kit, engine, panel and everything else that goes into finishing an aircraft with my money and name on everything and when its all done I put it up for sale, how ... |
Topic: How many kits sold thus far? |
raddatz
Replies: 16
Views: 10466
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 4:11 pm Subject: Re: How many kits sold thus far? |
The kit that Scott just bought from me, after it was complete was serial #855 and the new kit that "I" just paid for and received last week is #913. Steve Raddatz |
Topic: Reduction in Price For SureGrip Brake Pedals |
raddatz
Replies: 2
Views: 2152
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 8:08 pm Subject: Re: Reduction in Price For SureGrip Brake Pedals |
Dean,
Check this site
http://www.justrvparts.com/RV-10%20air%20controller.htm
My partner and I designed this and I've been testing this for the last 4 months on one of my RV-10's We develop ... |
Topic: Prop lever creep |
raddatz
Replies: 3
Views: 3148
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Forum: RV8-List Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 3:13 am Subject: Re: Prop lever creep |
You could take the spring off the Gov. if you have that kind, but just remember that if your push pull cable breaks that the prop might be stuck in the last position. I have taken the spring off of al ... |
Topic: Hartzell prop and IO540D4A5 |
raddatz
Replies: 29
Views: 15602
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 6:12 pm Subject: Re: Hartzell prop and IO540D4A5 |
I believe all the 10's I built where around 2550-2600 out of the box, I just mark the arm and shaft and move the arm one spline. |
Topic: Rudder Peddle Position |
raddatz
Replies: 6
Views: 4273
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 5:03 am Subject: Re: Rudder Peddle Position |
Gary I'm 5'9" and I move the seat 3/4 of the way forward so unless your all leg I think the best place is to put the peddles as close to you as possible. There will still be plenty of room in the ... |
Topic: AA Overhead console retrofitting |
raddatz
Replies: 10
Views: 7833
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 5:50 pm Subject: Re: AA Overhead console retrofitting |
I forgot when everything dries you can glass in the relief you cut between the front and back cabin and you can finish the edge how you want, we use a single layer of 2 inch glass tape and Z glass the ... |
Topic: AA Overhead console retrofitting |
raddatz
Replies: 10
Views: 7833
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 5:44 pm Subject: Re: AA Overhead console retrofitting |
Michael,
I have installed two AA overheads that where after the fact deals, Cut off the front of it where it dips and also cut off the entire back lip which is to long anyway and when your all done w ... |
Topic: extra |
raddatz
Replies: 7
Views: 11462
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Forum: Aerobatic-List Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 4:31 pm Subject: Re: extra |
Monty you could mount a video camera under the wing and a tv screen in the panel and still not affect useful load.
Monty, I'm going to put a full Slick ignition system on my extra 260 which has a 315 ... |
Topic: extra |
raddatz
Replies: 7
Views: 11462
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Forum: Aerobatic-List Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 12:53 pm Subject: Re: extra |
Peter that is beautiful, I also stand the tail during rollout. Thanks for the info I'm also landing at my airpark which is narrow for a blind landing, but its progressing nicely. |
Topic: extra |
raddatz
Replies: 7
Views: 11462
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Forum: Aerobatic-List Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:49 am Subject: Re: extra |
I have got over 600 hours in RV's with 500 plus hours in taildraggers. My plane is a Extra 260 with the mid wing design. so when I'm on final I lose site of the runway at any speed under 80kts due to ... |
Topic: extra |
raddatz
Replies: 7
Views: 11462
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Forum: Aerobatic-List Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 6:45 am Subject: extra |
Just bought an Extra, Most fun I ever had flying but it takes a little getting use to the landings.
Steve Raddatz |
Topic: tire pressure |
raddatz
Replies: 2
Views: 3008
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Forum: RV8-List Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 6:09 am Subject: Re: tire pressure |
I run 40psi with no problems |
Topic: overhead console |
raddatz
Replies: 16
Views: 11709
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 6:07 am Subject: Re: overhead console |
Here's the biggest profit part to date.
The first one I ordered from Accuracy Avionics was $1800 with DVD, vents, clothes hook in baggage area also cabin lights and baggage dome light all wired. Over ... |
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