Tony, great presentation and results. Thanks
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Tony, great presentation and results. Thanks
To me...the ifly and iPad both have readability issues, even with the screen protectors and for that reason I don't like them as a GPS...good to have for review on the ground but that's it...for me. ...
Best guide for drilling out solid rivets is Vern Little's...
http://donsbushcaddy.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/DrillSolidRivets.pdf
Be careful with silicones, paint will never adhere to the area. I used a polyurethane sealant (black) that is paintable. Still flexible to the touch after two years:...
Use of silicone may pose problems when painting now or in the future...use extreme care around areas that will need to be painted as paint will never adhere. A polyurethane sealant may be a better...
I think you should use the date of inspection...if your State charges an aircraft registration fee you could get nailed for time in the past if you chose a date other than the date of inspection.
Daniel...great info.
Amazingly after I read your post I was at the airport and ran into another pilot and gave him my tale of woe regading the ipad 3 on board gps chip. He said hold on, I have an...
Finally bit the bullet and purchased an Ipad 3. I got the 16 GB version and I did not sign up for the 4G service (yet). I also purchased and installed Foreflight. Love Foreflight.
I'm aching to...
I'm going to need eAPIS for a flight to Quebec in July and I registered on fltpln.com because I knew they offered this service and I had heard many horror stories about the eAPIS website. Fltpln.com...
When in doubt, check out McMaster Carr. There are about 200 different types of tape on this page, I'm sure one of them will work: http://www.mcmaster.com/#tape/=hbl5ds
The Goonie Bird...
1867
Yes it will but the speed deburrer is best for a hole you can get to both sides on. The swiveling tool is designed to do the edge of a sheet but can be used for holes. The speed deburrer is named...
Sporty, have you considered the UL Power engine? An RV 12 builder has paved the way...here:http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=82678
and...
I used a variety of tools w/this speed deburrer being the most used:http://www.aircraft-tool.com/shop/detail.aspx?PRODUCT_ID=SP275A
The tool Dana highlighted is great for holes you can't see the...
RV's are the best. Not what I wanted or built but they're the best. I've seen several of the kits, have friends who have built them and are flying them, extreme high quality and also great support....
Some people never finish their airplanes because they search for perfection and it doesn't exist. Some people over-analyze and over-engineer every aspect and that's ok...it's their choice and...
Hi Frank, many good points...particularly the interdisciplinary related thought. I can't tell you how much I learned from scouring other builders websites and the plane I was building was completely...