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i put some parts for sale on my blog.

http://katiesrv4.blogspot.com/

Hi Tim

Here it is:
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Second Vinces comment about using a taper pin. Have known several tail draggers with loose springs including mine. Taper Pins help solve that.

Regards,
Tom Velvick
N53KT RV4
RV6a engine work.

Hi Vern,
When my battery is low the Plane Power Alt pulls over 4 amps with the master on. I have had it pop my 5amp field breaker. I increased my C/B to 7 amps and haven't had any more problems. On ...

For those of you who have been there done that. I'm planning on flying my RV9A to Oshkosh for the first time. Do most RVers

Hi Eddy,

Katie and I are planning on camping in the Homebuilt campin ...

Hi Hal,

So far its 3 people that did their rv-4 side skins flush with the top of the longerons to 0 who raised the skins to cover the cockpit rail.

Regards,
Tom Velvick

I was wondering which way you installed your F-423 side skins on the longerons, the plans don't seem real clear on it:

a: Make the top of the F-423 side skins flush with the top of the longerons?
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Since Rick was responsible for navigation and found Rushmore easily we then headed west into Wyoming to find Devils Tower. My pics were not very good here either but did get one of him with the Tower ...

Worse was wood prop came loose and had to land at a ranch about 50 miles from home. Borrowed another prop and 4" extension and flew it back a couple of days later.

Bendix starter stripped gea ...

Actually, It was leaked that Vans is partnering with Honda to supply their new aviation engine in Vans aircraft. Laughing

Regards,
Tom Velvick
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Anyone on the list have a Garmin 296 they want to sell because they are
upgrading to a 396 etc?

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Jerry

Hi Jerry,
Great to see you at Arlington last week! We just upgraded fr ...

New in box 2 1/4" Pictorial Pilot combination turn coordinator/wing leveler AP. See http://www.trutrakflightsystems.com for specs and pictures.
The Autopilot has the installation hardware for a ...

Hi Bob,
I am relocating and rewiring the switches/circuit breakers in my wifes plane. I found that the switch breakers in the panel were all connected to power with a .025 1/2 by 6 inch aluminum bus ...

Hi John,

I have removed tanks from two rvs that were made in the 80s
to comply with this SB and/or put new senders in.
Both tanks initially seemed to be "welded on but I was able to get the ...

Does anyone know the part number for the small triangular pieces that cover up the intersection where the rear fuselage bottom skins, the rear fuselage side skins and the F-406 rear seat rib all meet? ...

I just listed the tapes that follow on Ebay if anyone is interested.

Set of RV construction tapes from George Orndorff
Aircraft Sheet Metal Tools - 1 volume
RV6/8 Empennage Construction - 2 vol ...

Hi Paul,

I removed the center console from Katies RV-4 and made a new subpanel below the main panel instead. Sure a lot happier with new setup. If you want the old center console, you can have it ...

Hi Robin,
My EZ Pilot handles turbulence a lot better than the Navaid. I had to hand fly the RV in more than real light turbulence. The Navaid would get behind and cause some wild wing drops. The ...