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Forum: VAF Classifieds (posts in here deleted after 30 days) 02-04-2019, 03:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 725
Posted By rvator51
My guess is a nose wheel assembly with shock...

My guess is a nose wheel assembly with shock absorber built in like RV-10.
Forum: VAF Classifieds (posts in here deleted after 30 days) 01-22-2019, 09:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 546
Posted By rvator51
We replaced our 7" Dynon display with a 10"...

We replaced our 7" Dynon display with a 10" display in our RV-4 and really happy we did. Put the 7" display in the passenger side of our RV-6A and will probably replace it with a 10" sometime in the...
Forum: Propellers 12-25-2018, 09:47 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,756
Posted By rvator51
If I was replacing the prop, I would go with 7/16...

If I was replacing the prop, I would go with 7/16 prop bolts versus 3/8. Also if your4” extension is only 6” diameter, be a good idea to replace with 4 in extension that is 7 in diameter.
Forum: West (and Southwest) 12-09-2018, 07:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 526
Posted By rvator51
New Year Flyout to Lake Havasu

Hi everybody.
It’s been awhile since I have posted anything but I wanted to coordinate a flyin lunch to Lake Havasu. This has been a popular event in times past so I wanted to see if there is still...
Forum: ADS-B 11-27-2018, 11:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 695
Posted By rvator51
Have you checked out the Trig transponders? 2...

Have you checked out the Trig transponders? 2 1/4 in head with remote mount body.
Forum: Fiberglass 09-09-2018, 11:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,526
Posted By rvator51
Best Paint for inside of cowl?

Any suggestions for what is the best paint to use for painting the inside of the cowling? I have squeeged on a layer of epoxy to seal the fiberglass and am going to use white paint over it followed...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-28-2018, 09:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,027
Posted By rvator51
I bought a set at Oshkosh but haven’t installed...

I bought a set at Oshkosh but haven’t installed them. I expect them to really outshine the duck works 50w and interested to see how good the built in taxi led works.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-23-2018, 08:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,207
Posted By rvator51
It’s not that simple to remove a wing on a 6A. ...

It’s not that simple to remove a wing on a 6A. The wing spar is Bolted to the gear leg brace and can’t be removed without supporting fuselage in the air, removing wing and then putting in some sort...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 07-24-2018, 11:45 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 40,217
Posted By rvator51
We were sitting along runway 9 for about 4 hours...

We were sitting along runway 9 for about 4 hours Sunday watching traffic land. Didn’t seem that heavy. Had quite a few lulls in traffic. Then you would see 4 or 5 planes all bunched together and...
Forum: RV-14 07-23-2018, 01:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,475
Posted By rvator51
Talking Yes you can.

Yes you can.
Forum: COMM 07-09-2018, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 522
Posted By rvator51
Exclamation Hi Jim, I had this exact problem in my A-210. I...

Hi Jim,

I had this exact problem in my A-210. I sent it in twice before it was fixed.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 07-01-2018, 09:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,970
Posted By rvator51
Congrats Shawn. Great looking RV-4!

Congrats Shawn. Great looking RV-4!
Forum: ADS-B 06-30-2018, 04:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,164
Posted By rvator51
I suspect that we will see lots of vendors at...

I suspect that we will see lots of vendors at Oshkosh showing off the new weather products on their equipment but suspect it may take several months for some vendors to send out updates to support...
Forum: ADS-B 06-25-2018, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,164
Posted By rvator51
Real soon

Here is what the FAA rep emailed me today:

It will be available in parts of the US by end of this month, and next month for most of the continental US. You need to check with your avionics company...
Forum: COMM 05-26-2018, 09:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,633
Posted By rvator51
I have the Dynon intercom and it has worked great...

I have the Dynon intercom and it has worked great for me. But Dynon now says not to use it to control two radios as it doesn’t have a transmit inhibit function and the two radios could interfere...
Forum: Alternative Engines 05-25-2018, 03:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,802
Posted By rvator51
Electric experimental

So which experimental aircraft company do you think will come out with an electric version of their kit and how long in the future?
Forum: Reviews 05-23-2018, 06:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,117
Posted By rvator51
its $250 at Aircraftspruce (US) and 200 a year...

its $250 at Aircraftspruce (US) and 200 a year for weekender subscription. Yhis actually doesnt sound too bad to me and is only about 50 a year than my spot subscription. Being able to do 30 text...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-08-2018, 08:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,408
Posted By rvator51
IPad mini 4 is my suggestion. Not sure how much...

IPad mini 4 is my suggestion. Not sure how much room in sling 2 but larger size of other iPads may be an issue.
Forum: ADS-B 04-30-2018, 08:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,391
Posted By rvator51
I was contacted today by Dynon about getting my...

I was contacted today by Dynon about getting my 472 swapped out.
Forum: ADS-B 04-30-2018, 12:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,391
Posted By rvator51
anyone other than vendors get one yet?

I bought one from Dynon the day they first announced them and still dont have a replacement unit yet. I was told that Dynon is first shipping to all of the vendors that have back orders, then I am...
Forum: ADS-B 04-25-2018, 09:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,164
Posted By rvator51
New ADS-B weather selections coming in June

In June, the FAA will begin broadcasting lightning strikes, turbulence, icing forecasts, cloud tops, airmets and Center weather advisories over the FIS-B link.
Hopefully, Dynon Garmin and GRT will...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 04-25-2018, 09:30 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,488
Posted By rvator51
Fzoreflight version 10 came out yesterday With...

Fzoreflight version 10 came out yesterday With the enhanced GDL 90 support. Does anyone want to update their ForeFlight software and report back if it now works with Dynon Wi-Fi for traffic and...
Forum: Probable Cause Documents Discussed 04-24-2018, 10:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,557
Posted By rvator51
As someone who has lost a friend to a powerline,...

As someone who has lost a friend to a powerline, altitude is your friend.
Forum: Glass Cockpit 03-25-2018, 01:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,488
Posted By rvator51
I see it both ways. Foreflight could program...

I see it both ways. Foreflight could program their app to use current Dynon output and it would work. Sounds like that is what they are currently doing. Dynon also could have output a different...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 03-25-2018, 11:06 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,488
Posted By rvator51
To be fair, Dynon never said the weather and...

To be fair, Dynon never said the weather and traffic would work with Foreflight. Foreflight is the one that needs to get their app to work with the data being transmitted by Dynon WiFi. In the past...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 03-22-2018, 10:13 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,488
Posted By rvator51
That is really good news and finally I wont have...

That is really good news and finally I wont have to carry a redundant Stratus ADS-In receiver in the cockpit just for the iPads.
Forum: ADS-B 03-01-2018, 08:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,391
Posted By rvator51
Hi John Is the new 472 the same form factor as...

Hi John

Is the new 472 the same form factor as the previous one?
Forum: COMM 02-04-2018, 01:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,667
Posted By rvator51
No but I will do it. I don’t know if anything is...

No but I will do it. I don’t know if anything is wrong with the antenna other than I couldn’t get good grounding through it to get the SWR down. On my RV-6a, it just didn’t work. I havent sent it...
Forum: COMM 02-04-2018, 10:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,667
Posted By rvator51
I was having similar issues like you and...

I was having similar issues like you and transmissions really weak on some frequencies. Dynon replaced radio with no effect. Tried 3 different coax cables. Problem not fixed until I replaced my...
Forum: RV Building Tips/Techniques 02-04-2018, 07:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,043
Posted By rvator51
Can’t you just get the brackets from vans? That...

Can’t you just get the brackets from vans? That is what I did.
Forum: ADS-B 02-02-2018, 10:06 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 37,579
Posted By rvator51
Hopefully, Uavionix is passing on what they did...

Hopefully, Uavionix is passing on what they did to Dynon so it can be replicated in the Uavionix ADS-B In box that Dynon is selling.
Forum: West (and Southwest) 01-29-2018, 09:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 842
Posted By rvator51
Hi Shawn, I got mine at Falcon field in the old...

Hi Shawn,
I got mine at Falcon field in the old red champ there. Dont know if still flying or not. Sonny Weller at KDVT might give tailwheel endorsements. I think Classic air at Falcon gives...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-28-2018, 07:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 713
Posted By rvator51
Fly boy accessories sells covers for them for 99...

Fly boy accessories sells covers for them for 99 for a set of two.
Forum: COMM 01-27-2018, 10:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,638
Posted By rvator51
I just replaced the 7” Dynon Skyview with a 10”...

I just replaced the 7” Dynon Skyview with a 10” display and all on the breaking squelch/noise problems went away on the Icom. I had the squelch on the Icom set almost at maximum to keep from...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-25-2018, 08:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,463
Posted By rvator51
I talked to a guy a couple of weeks ago that just...

I talked to a guy a couple of weeks ago that just got his unit upgraded and he said it was $4400 to upgrade. Dont know what that included.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-12-2018, 04:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,164
Posted By rvator51
If you put the filter on the firewall, it will be...

If you put the filter on the firewall, it will be forward of the electric fuel pump and won’t provide any protection for it or the fuel valve for FOD in the tanks.
Forum: COMM 01-12-2018, 09:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,638
Posted By rvator51
I hav the same problem on both RVs with Icom...

I hav the same problem on both RVs with Icom A-210s installed. I have determined that the major cause of the open squelch is from the Skyview EFIS. With it off, squelch setting can be turned way...
Forum: RV-7/7A 01-10-2018, 09:30 AM
Replies: 1,071
Views: 948,806
Posted By rvator51
Pazmanyflyer panel post 1055

Hi Carlos,
For the future Skyview EFIS on the right, how about going ahead and cutting out the panel for it and then cover it with a cover plate that has a glovebox built in it? Might as well get...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-03-2018, 06:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 944
Posted By rvator51
A long shot

The Skyview and the Garmin GTR-200 must share a common power ground. Also, even if the continuity checks out good on the pins, make sure the pins are not recessed in the connector so they dont make...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-03-2018, 12:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 944
Posted By rvator51
Did you double check that the transmit line from...

Did you double check that the transmit line from Dynon is connected to the correct receive pin on the GTR-200 (Pin 24).
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-01-2018, 06:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 626
Posted By rvator51
Hi Karl, Stop by my hangar 11-12. We have a...

Hi Karl,
Stop by my hangar 11-12. We have a couple of old sets of rv-4 seats that might work.
Forum: Glass Cockpit 12-17-2017, 05:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,325
Posted By rvator51
EFIS you would buy poll

So if you already have a glass cockpit. what Manufacturer would you you get it from now if you had to do it again.
Note: Advanced Flight Systems shown separately from Dynon as it used to be separate...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 12-17-2017, 04:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,823
Posted By rvator51
So how do you take advantage of this deal? I...

So how do you take advantage of this deal? I dont see this discount on the websites.

Exactly what is the minimum required to get this discount? 370 touch + ahrs kit quality?
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-07-2017, 01:56 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,202
Posted By rvator51
It did not exist when I started construction. ...

It did not exist when I started construction. The Matronics RV list was the top internet Go to Source at the time. VAF has certainly been a great help though since.
Forum: West (and Southwest) 12-04-2017, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 807
Posted By rvator51
The ones on the west side are the newest ones. I...

The ones on the west side are the newest ones. I like the south facing hangars better than the north facing hangars for sun in the winter and shade I. The summer. RVs probably are spread all over...
Forum: RV-4 11-19-2017, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 924
Posted By rvator51
It’s also easy to get corrosion under the...

It’s also easy to get corrosion under the stiffeners too.
Forum: COMM 11-17-2017, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 962
Posted By rvator51
Tray the same but I think 220 uses the d sub...

Tray the same but I think 220 uses the d sub connector only, so you ok if you may be ok if you wired to D-sub connector instead of other supplied connector.
Forum: Safety 10-20-2017, 04:39 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 28,918
Posted By rvator51
For those people who are concerned about whether...

For those people who are concerned about whether a 20 amp alternator can product excessive voltage, just put crowbar OV protection on it and then you dont have to worry. I know crowbar OV protection...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-19-2017, 09:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,069
Posted By rvator51
Just sent mine in - RV6a N53KT 1st flight July...

Just sent mine in - RV6a N53KT 1st flight July 8th 2017. 25 hr sign off done July 20th, Oshkosh bound July 21st.
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 10-15-2017, 03:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 918
Posted By rvator51
Try different USB stick?

Try different USB stick?
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-03-2017, 07:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,709
Posted By rvator51
Ok, I will make the bypasses and see what happens.

Ok, I will make the bypasses and see what happens.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-03-2017, 05:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,709
Posted By rvator51
Front fin on no 2 is about 1/8 in deep. Used...

Front fin on no 2 is about 1/8 in deep. Used washer in back of no 3 cylinder. All four cylinders run about same temp.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-03-2017, 02:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,709
Posted By rvator51
My take on cowl flaps

I sure appreciate everyone's point of view on this. I have done everything I could to get temps down on my two RV's except for putting in a solid plenum and cicular inlets. Here in Phoenix, I was...
Forum: COMM 09-30-2017, 06:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,036
Posted By rvator51
Hey, Tommycat, Yes, but I didnt mount the Comant...

Hey, Tommycat, Yes, but I didnt mount the Comant on the belly because I didnt want to drill new holes so I mounted it in the center of a sheet of aluminum and laid the sheet on the wing figuring...
Forum: COMM 09-30-2017, 01:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,036
Posted By rvator51
The end of the story...

The new replacement Dynon radio had same symptoms as my Dynon radio. Power low in midrange and high SWR. Pulled Dynon radio out and put in an old ICOM A-210 radio I have. Power meter showed higher...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-09-2017, 11:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,795
Posted By rvator51
RV-6a or RV-7a C/S pattern diagram

Does anyone has the C/S pattern diagram from Mike Seager?
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-08-2017, 11:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,795
Posted By rvator51
Thanks everyone for your replies. I have 50 hrs...

Thanks everyone for your replies. I have 50 hrs on my RV-6a with C/S prop now and trying to come up with a more standadized approach.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-08-2017, 10:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,795
Posted By rvator51
Its a RV-6a

Its a RV-6a
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 09-08-2017, 05:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,795
Posted By rvator51
Mike Seager approach to landings in RVs with C/S

Diess anyone know the approach that Mike Seagar uses to land RVs with C/S props?
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 08-30-2017, 07:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,083
Posted By rvator51
The USB stick caused this problem with my Skyview...

The USB stick caused this problem with my Skyview and others. Removing it fixed the problem. When I scanned the stick, it had errors on it. After repairing them, the reboot problem went away. YMMV...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 08-17-2017, 08:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 913
Posted By rvator51
I would guess it would be more subject for o...

I would guess it would be more subject for o shimmy.
Forum: RV-6/6A 08-15-2017, 05:47 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 282,969
Posted By rvator51
Congratulations Terry!

Congratulations Terry!
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