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    • rvbuilder2002
      You are confusing two different things. The data plate identifies the airplane by showing its serial number, model, and who the original...
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      I hope everyone's first violin solo sounds beeeutiful😁
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      The only data required on the data plate is MAKE, MODEL, AND SERIAL # It doesn't have any connection to what Registration # is on the...
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      I find issues pretty often as well. In the help document I provide to anyone I am working with, I recommend not getting the data plate...
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      I sort of feel that posting info like this is similar to giving someone written instructions how to play the violin... I don't know how...
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      rvbuilder2002 replied to the thread Rudder spring help!.
      I agree... and the likely scenario if the airplane was built to plans with no springs installed when you bought it, and someone...
    • rvbuilder2002
      If by dimpled, you mean for a 3/32 rivet, it’s not a problem. The hole will be enlarged by drilling to #19 for a #8 screw. When you do...
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      rvbuilder2002 replied to the thread Rudder spring help!.
      The OP post says 8A so no tail wheel steering springs. That spring that broke is not standard on an 8A, which is why you didn’t find it...
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      rvbuilder2002 replied to the thread Anti-splat Nose Job 2.
      A perfect assessment of the most common cause of RV (and all other brands as well) landing accidents. People always argue that they...
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      rvbuilder2002 replied to the thread Anti-splat Nose Job 2.
      I land mine on a grass runway for just about every local flight I make.🫣 And I have the original style nose gear fork still installed😮
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      rvbuilder2002 replied to the thread Anti-splat Nose Job 2.
      Agreed But there was at least testing done using a physical simulation. This is a proven method that is fully accepted in industry...
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      rvbuilder2002 replied to the thread Anti-splat Nose Job 2.
      I fully agree with this part of your post. That is why it needs to be followed up with validation testing. There are lots of ways to do...
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      rvbuilder2002 replied to the thread Anti-splat Nose Job 2.
      Well, since you actually formed it as a question… One thing that comes to mind is it may induce a false sense of security. A common...
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      rvbuilder2002 reacted to Planecrazy232's post in the thread Anti-splat Nose Job 2 with Like Like.
      These are all great products. I have them on my own 6A. However, bad technique with or without these products will not prevent an...
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      The sensible engineer in me makes it hard to accept the idea of a lower HP engine, but then add back waste weight for CG. You now have...
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