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Forum: RV Photo/Video URLs Today, 07:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,388
Posted By bret
Don't know much about it but, here ya...

Don't know much about it but, here ya go..
https://www.skycombatace.com/locations/lake-tahoe-nevada/
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-17-2019, 09:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,209
Posted By bret
Jesse let me barrow a classic touch to set up all...

Jesse let me barrow a classic touch to set up all my parameters while I was waiting for my HDX to show up, I can tell you this, the screen on the HDX and the touch screen characteristics are night...
Forum: RV-7/7A 02-08-2019, 06:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 783
Posted By bret
I can 2nd that on the match set question, QB...

I can 2nd that on the match set question, QB wings from another builder, a center section from another kit, and a factory SB fuse kit matched up fine.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-23-2019, 06:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,703
Posted By bret
Or the Anti Splat stock front wheel bearing mod.

Or the Anti Splat stock front wheel bearing mod.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-23-2019, 06:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,531
Posted By bret
Thank You for your expertise, built an entire...

Thank You for your expertise, built an entire plane by hand with your hand operated rivet squeezer.
Forum: RV Building Tips/Techniques 01-22-2019, 06:59 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,705
Posted By bret
We use these on our Sno-Cat track tension lock...

We use these on our Sno-Cat track tension lock nuts, 1" dia. extremely difficult to loosen. Yes, they work!
Forum: RV-10 01-09-2019, 06:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,696
Posted By bret
Just incase you didn't see this one, accidental...

Just incase you didn't see this one, accidental prop start.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypb6fEgLNpY
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-01-2019, 07:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,542
Posted By bret
The Baja Design XL pro has a 25% dimming feature.

The Baja Design XL pro has a 25% dimming feature.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-27-2018, 07:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,262
Posted By bret
Be carful how you do this. The photocopying of...

Be carful how you do this.

The photocopying of U.S. Government identification cards is a violation of Title 18, U.S. Code Part I, Chapter 33, Section 701 and punishable by fine and imprisonment.
Forum: Safety 12-25-2018, 07:22 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,506
Posted By bret
Here is another...

Here is another one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLmzy8ZPgtc&index=2&list=PLkFIouUggQKWeuhojpKHEXi3tvra9i6LV
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-17-2018, 07:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,898
Posted By bret
Very Nice!

Very Nice!
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-09-2018, 11:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,273
Posted By bret
Those are what I used, no aluminum for me on the...

Those are what I used, no aluminum for me on the FW.
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 11-08-2018, 02:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,374
Posted By bret
I have seen this in marine engines, high moisture...

I have seen this in marine engines, high moisture content in oil along with acid build up, leaving contaminated oil in for a long time with engine stored.
Forum: Propellers 11-03-2018, 08:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,534
Posted By bret
What a great offer, I lived in Ramona 20 years...

What a great offer, I lived in Ramona 20 years ago, if I ever get down that way I'll come call on you. Thanks for your service.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-21-2018, 03:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 660
Posted By bret
Not to question the validity of testing a newly...

Not to question the validity of testing a newly installed AP system, but, how does the FAA know that it did not come with AP when the first AW was applied for? I don't remember any documentation...
Forum: RV Friends Who Have Passed On 10-15-2018, 12:33 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 30,167
Posted By bret
I did not know Jon but enjoyed his video of him...

I did not know Jon but enjoyed his video of him and his daughter, precious memories. Godspeed my friend.
Forum: Safety 09-24-2018, 03:10 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 28,952
Posted By bret
I did the same here. easy simple reliable.

I did the same here. easy simple reliable.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-07-2018, 08:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 487
Posted By bret
Theses are the grade 9 that I...

Theses are the grade 9 that I used.

https://www.specialty-fasteners.com/Grade-9-Hex-Head-Bolts-F911-s/379.htm
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-28-2018, 04:31 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,898
Posted By bret
Water cooled heads remove heat more efficiently...

Water cooled heads remove heat more efficiently and less prone to hot spots, cylinder head combustion chamber design, smaller piston diameter, ECT.
Forum: RV-8/8A 08-13-2018, 09:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,663
Posted By bret
I installed an engine and the prop off a Mooney...

I installed an engine and the prop off a Mooney with all the log books, and received a 25 Hr phase 1 program.
Forum: Trip Write-ups 08-02-2018, 08:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,400
Posted By bret
Great write up! on my bucket list, thanks for...

Great write up! on my bucket list, thanks for sharing great pics!
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 07-23-2018, 11:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,892
Posted By bret
Water! fire extinguisher, canopy-survival ax,...

Water! fire extinguisher, canopy-survival ax, leather gloves, safety glasses. cold weather gear if venturing out in the Sierras
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 07-17-2018, 10:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 621
Posted By bret
+ 1 Bruce's cover!

+ 1 Bruce's cover!
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 07-05-2018, 12:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 774
Posted By bret
I used these in my fuel system. ...

I used these in my fuel system.

http://www.anfittingsdirect.com/an-fittings/aluminum--6-an-fittings-p-1209.html
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 07-03-2018, 02:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,726
Posted By bret
Since you have confirmed good voltage to the...

Since you have confirmed good voltage to the starter, try a simple test, put a test light clip on the starter +, ground the test light up on the firewall to where you can observe it while cranking,...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 06-15-2018, 03:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,832
Posted By bret
Phillips screw driver, long needle nose plyers,...

Phillips screw driver, long needle nose plyers, hold with modified Sawzall blade with slot cut half way through near end, remove Philips, install hardware, easy...….well, easier :D
Forum: Electrical Systems 06-13-2018, 09:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 952
Posted By bret
The B lead should not be disconnected while the...

The B lead should not be disconnected while the field and regulator are powered up, regulator damage may occur, I would run the B lead to the non battery side of the master solenoid. On most...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 06-08-2018, 08:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,855
Posted By bret
When you say tinny numbers can you verify you are...

When you say tinny numbers can you verify you are getting < than .2 OHMs between your battery negative and the float mounting plate, and make sure the meter is not reading thousands, there should be...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-11-2018, 10:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,234
Posted By bret
Replace once contaminated, for the old farm truck...

Replace once contaminated, for the old farm truck maybe ok to clean and reuse, but in high performance applications, 80,000 LB truck coming down the grape vine, race car, airplane, the high temps...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-01-2018, 08:53 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,776
Posted By bret
Correct, but....the circuit is not dead headed...

Correct, but....the circuit is not dead headed running against the relief, there is some flow in and out allowing (some) heat to be carried away.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-01-2018, 08:33 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,776
Posted By bret
I don't have the boost pump, but I do have the...

I don't have the boost pump, but I do have the Full Dual EFII set up, I don't know if the pumps are the same or not but mine flows 45 GPH after the regulator set at 35 PSI measurement taken on the...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 04-26-2018, 08:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,293
Posted By bret
On the go around question, for my set up, Brien...

On the go around question, for my set up, Brien helped me configure the Infinity grips, the flap switch is configured momentary for flaps down and maintain for flaps up with a flaps up cut out micro...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 04-20-2018, 03:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,502
Posted By bret
Wait, don't you have a living room? Free...

Wait, don't you have a living room? Free storage.....they only complain for the first year or two!
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 04-16-2018, 04:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,046
Posted By bret
From what little I know, the less flap in the...

From what little I know, the less flap in the spam can gave us a higher approach speed which in turn gave us more rudder authority in a cross wind, I don't think that applies with our large...
Forum: Trip Write-ups 04-16-2018, 10:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,992
Posted By bret
Great pics! do you monitor your blood O2 level...

Great pics! do you monitor your blood O2 level while at altitude? good info to know to adjust your O2 flow accordingly.
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 04-08-2018, 08:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,517
Posted By bret
Interesting, just because they say it was line...

Interesting, just because they say it was line honed or bored, does not mean that they checked and confirmed the finished bore DIA.....precisely, after all, I bet a human did this work. I have...
Forum: Electrical Systems 04-08-2018, 07:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,606
Posted By bret
What are the two sources of power? if say one is...

What are the two sources of power? if say one is a ship power, 14.5ish VDC, and the other is a backup battery 12.6ish VDC, when you parallel the two power sources by flipping that switch, the ship...
Forum: Painting your RV 03-16-2018, 06:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,019
Posted By bret
You will need to move large amounts of air to...

You will need to move large amounts of air to keep the overspray down, I built a booth with three box fans, and two large inlet filters in the walk in door, it was not enough. I originally had exit...
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 03-12-2018, 07:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,521
Posted By bret
Hey! you're all set up for EFII :D

Hey! you're all set up for EFII :D
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-06-2018, 09:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,723
Posted By bret
@ 80 psi there is around 1287 pounds of force on...

@ 80 psi there is around 1287 pounds of force on the piston, you don't want that kind of energy getting away form you. Treat that prop like and alligator that will eat you if you let go of it!
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-07-2018, 11:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,329
Posted By bret
Congratulations, exciting!

Congratulations, exciting!
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-05-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,682
Posted By bret
I did the exact same thing with my infinity...

I did the exact same thing with my infinity grips. P or CP
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-04-2018, 08:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,806
Posted By bret
This is a HD high quality 40 amp switch that...

This is a HD high quality 40 amp switch that connects this backup battery to the two isolated fuse bus feeds, each one has its own ECM, coil, fuel pump, and also ties into the avionics fuse bus that...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-04-2018, 06:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,806
Posted By bret
This is my backup to run the EFII if all else...

This is my backup to run the EFII if all else fails, flip of a switch and I have 2 hours of run time, but landing...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-31-2018, 05:24 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 15,371
Posted By bret
You better get started tomorrow, that illness...

You better get started tomorrow, that illness will add at least 4 years to your build! :D
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-31-2018, 03:15 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 15,371
Posted By bret
I have a lot of your great products, care to...

I have a lot of your great products, care to share your idea, :rolleyes: got us wondering now, are the anchor point geometries inadequate?
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 01-31-2018, 12:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,593
Posted By bret
These solenoids should last a long time...

These solenoids should last a long time unless.......you have a start relay in place of a hold relay-solenoid. one is for intermittent operation and one is designed to remain on continues...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-31-2018, 08:50 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 15,371
Posted By bret
Question for those that hit the canopy, do you...

Question for those that hit the canopy, do you have a 4 or 5 point harness, and how close were you to the canopy, almost 14 mod?
Forum: RV-7/7A 01-31-2018, 08:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,622
Posted By bret
Right ON! congratulations! that prop is Huge!

Right ON! congratulations! that prop is Huge!
Forum: RV-7/7A 01-30-2018, 09:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,751
Posted By bret
sometimes I would get confused with the drawings...

sometimes I would get confused with the drawings up and down ect, the wires go through the spar and the tinny threaded rod will go outside into the airstream pointed towards the trailing edge and...
Forum: Electronic Ignition Systems 01-29-2018, 11:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,040
Posted By bret
Don't fly in the Snow and ICE ? ........sorry :D

Don't fly in the Snow and ICE ? ........sorry :D
Forum: RV-7/7A 01-29-2018, 09:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,143
Posted By bret
Not everyone draws up a wiring diagram and most...

Not everyone draws up a wiring diagram and most are different in many ways. Might ask the group here what the issues you are having. Lots of talent in here.
Forum: Traditional Aircraft Engines 01-25-2018, 04:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,274
Posted By bret
I could be wrong, but isn't the design of the...

I could be wrong, but isn't the design of the crowbar to trip that 5 amp CB that feeds the field if there is an overvoltage problem? regulator wacko? :rolleyes:
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 01-25-2018, 11:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,907
Posted By bret
It was nerve racking drilling that 1 hole in the...

It was nerve racking drilling that 1 hole in the slider. I used a 40, and be sure to not let it pull the bit through the back side as it comes through.
Forum: RV-7/7A 01-25-2018, 08:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 904
Posted By bret
Good times :D I did so much work on the tips to...

Good times :D I did so much work on the tips to make them look like they go together, it was like they were for different airplanes, lots of fill and block sanding......but carful to not add weight...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-24-2018, 06:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,336
Posted By bret
I did the long shade https://kogersunshades.com/...

I did the long shade https://kogersunshades.com/ and to bend the longerons http://bullerent.com/experimental/longeron-dies/ I did not do the handles, I just use the center bar, less aft stuff to get...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-23-2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,336
Posted By bret
I grew up in Redding, that being said you may...

I grew up in Redding, that being said you may want a sunshade for that slider. Tip: drill the mounting holes for the slide and Velcro tabs before you install the plexi. That was nerve racking...
Forum: RV-7/7A 01-23-2018, 04:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 904
Posted By bret
I remember making a lot adjustments here, one to...

I remember making a lot adjustments here, one to set them up to install the tips, and then again when mounting the VS to the fuse to align the hinge brackets vertical, the bottom part of VS is...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-23-2018, 10:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,142
Posted By bret
Interesting that the FAA won't allow a non...

Interesting that the FAA won't allow a non reciprocating engine for commercial LSA operations, but what about all those non reciprocating engines operating in the flight levels?
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-23-2018, 09:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,364
Posted By bret
Observations from the boat, one time.....I took...

Observations from the boat, one time.....I took the fam and friends out to sea in a small boat, all was good while we were under way bow going up and down, everyone was fine then we stopped to fish,...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-22-2018, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,305
Posted By bret
I believe your statement about the strength of...

I believe your statement about the strength of the plans rod, my problem was trying to tap the threads in the tube, if I had access to a lathe maybe, but I did not trust my hand tap method and they...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-22-2018, 06:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,336
Posted By bret
yes to all, get that card warmed up :D

yes to all, get that card warmed up :D
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