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    Thanks to everyone who commented. We can all...

    Thanks to everyone who commented.

    We can all agree that there is no way that anyone is going to be able to do the math while flying. The reason I asked was that I noticed a few times when I was...
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    If one is turning into a bank without changing...

    If one is turning into a bank without changing the pitch to compensate for decreased lift then the rate of descent should be increasing. That's the scenario I'm looking at.

    Thinking about it, the...
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    Turning G forces when descending

    We are all taught the correlation between bank angles and g forces in level flight. For a long time now I've wondered what effect a climb or descent has on this. I've looked around for some sort of a...
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    You don't have to run it full open but it's nice...

    You don't have to run it full open but it's nice to have the option. If you want a slow drill get get one of those $20 ones from Harbor Freight.
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    Looks pretty but the speed is way too slow. If...

    Looks pretty but the speed is way too slow. If you are building I strongly recommend a 4000 rpm drill or better.
  6. True - I actually like working on my own...

    True - I actually like working on my own projects. I find that it inspires confidence when I've done my own inspection and understand the strengths and weaknesses of each of the parts that I've held...
  7. Well if nothing else I'm getting an education...

    Well if nothing else I'm getting an education from this.
  8. That's worth knowing. So be it.

    That's worth knowing. So be it.
  9. Yeah, as they say, it sucks. I pulled two...

    Yeah, as they say, it sucks. I pulled two cylinders and the accessory case to verify the oil pump AD. The guy I bought the aircraft from said that the engine was rebuilt and all ADs complied with....
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    My first air drill was a Harbor Freight 3/8"...

    My first air drill was a Harbor Freight 3/8" model. (http://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eighth-inch-reversible-air-drill-with-keyed-chuck-and-key-94585.html) It was cheap. It worked but was slow and...
  11. Sure, I'll check the lift on the cam. Might as...

    Sure, I'll check the lift on the cam. Might as well since I'm into the motor now.
  12. It might be a good thing I brought the airplane...

    It might be a good thing I brought the airplane home in pieces. I put one of the wings on my workbench to do some fabric repair and found this on one of the aileron pulleys that was replaced. This is...
  13. With even a little air in the cylinders there is...

    With even a little air in the cylinders there is a lot of leakage through the exhaust valves. I don't see any indication that they are burning though. I'm guessing the guides are lose. But it's easy...
  14. I found some other articles of interest at...

    I found some other articles of interest at http://www.avweb.com/news/savvyaviator/savvy_aviator_56_before_you_yank_that_jug_197497-1.html and http://www.tcmlink.com/pdf2/SB03-3.pdf.
  15. I pulled the valve cover from #3 and it's clear...

    I pulled the valve cover from #3 and it's clear that heat is being carried into the exhaust spring. I imagine that it's on it's way to being sacked. I'm still trying to get my head around why the...
  16. I will - I'm going to be all over it when it goes...

    I will - I'm going to be all over it when it goes back together. Anything in the intake tract that could cause unequal fuel distribution?
  17. The exhaust valve on #1 is leaking for sure. ...

    The exhaust valve on #1 is leaking for sure.

    I don't know why but the plugs on the right side always look lean and on the left side they look good. #1 has been particularly bad. My EGT...
  18. In my case the original mechanic said that he...

    In my case the original mechanic said that he would do the work for free, I just need to provide parts. I should have the airplane home tomorrow and I'll start looking at it then.
  19. I most certainly wouldn't have let it ride. The...

    I most certainly wouldn't have let it ride. The problem would have been diagnosed and fixed whatever the cause. I just wanted to be able to make the seven minute flight home before doing that work...
  20. Tom, thanks for the links. I just read the one...

    Tom, thanks for the links. I just read the one about compression. My oil consumption has gone from about a quart every 3 hours to one about every 5 1/2 as the engine has broken in. The FAA inspector...
  21. I believe that it's still open while I get these...

    I believe that it's still open while I get these issues sorted out.
  22. Bill, I think that the compression was low - I'm...

    Bill, I think that the compression was low - I'm more interested in why. The engine had less than 100 hours since being gone though. We live in a replace it rather than fix it world and the shop's...
  23. Jim, I spent a lot of time looking for an...

    Jim, I spent a lot of time looking for an aircraft I could afford that met my requirements. I purchased it from an A&P who had done the engine work and the previous annual. Since this was done...
  24. Will do. The original test was on a hot engine. I...

    Will do. The original test was on a hot engine. I learned that lesson some time back. I figured that first I would pull the intake tubes and exhaust manifold and listen for leaking air there. I...
  25. A $5000 annual and I get to take my airplane home in pieces

    Man, I so want to get my RV finished and be done with certified aircraft.

    ---- rant on ----- unhappy camper ---- you might want to skip this post ----

    After jumping through the necessary...
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