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Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 10-28-2019, 02:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 882
Posted By Gagarin737
I also did the bracket to make the tailcone more...

I also did the bracket to make the tailcone more rigid. Besides that I trimmed the skin 1/8". Used the standard...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 10-13-2019, 08:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,088
Posted By Gagarin737
Yaw and drop doesn't sound normal. Is there a...

Yaw and drop doesn't sound normal. Is there a possibility that the ADHRS bracket or alignment is a bit off (twisted to the left). Maybe someone has a old style slip indicator to try...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 10-06-2019, 12:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,254
Posted By Gagarin737
I also started with dyed epoxy and it also didn't...

I also started with dyed epoxy and it also didn't work out for me. Finished the outside than I taped the inside with electrical tape and painted the plexi. Looks great.
Forum: West (and Southwest) 09-28-2019, 03:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 764
Posted By Gagarin737
Plane rental for 10 days; 17-26 October

My son Bas will be in the Phoenix area next month from 17 til 26th of October.
He has a Dutch CPL (KLM Dutch Royal airlines second officer) + FAA PPL.
He wants to rent a single engine plane (no...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 09-19-2019, 02:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,438
Posted By Gagarin737
Almost done...

Almost done Hans?

http://www.kitlog.com/photos/project_688/full/FP13032013A0000D.jpg

https://www.mupload.nl/img/hd1xbyyar1te.jpg
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 06-15-2019, 05:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,559
Posted By Gagarin737
Mine starts beeping just before 1.3Vs. So when...

Mine starts beeping just before 1.3Vs. So when you hear the first beep it is about the same as ONSPEED.

Besides the Skyview menu you can also change values in the USER_CONFIG.dfg file. Look for...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 06-14-2019, 02:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,549
Posted By Gagarin737
See page 15-3 install guide -> Press stall after...

See page 15-3 install guide -> Press stall after recovery.



The On Speed call is not a Dynon Skyview call. See this project: https://github.com/dinglewanker/aoa-tone-efis-serial
Forum: Trip Write-ups 06-11-2019, 05:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,675
Posted By Gagarin737
An impression of this years Fly-In Cinema at EHTX...

An impression of this years Fly-In Cinema at EHTX Airport :

https://vimeo.com/341436546

(Movie made by “The Flying Dutchmen”)
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 01-21-2019, 03:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,294
Posted By Gagarin737
POH chapter 8.6...

POH chapter 8.6 (https://www.vansaircraft.com/pdf/revisions/RV-12/RV-12_POH.pdf) :

Date: 04/06/18 Revision:6
WING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Removal and installation of the wings requires two people, one...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 11-27-2018, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,542
Posted By Gagarin737
They sell also a set with all four; Fairings...

They sell also a set with all four;

Fairings RV-12 (http://buyplaneparts.com/rv-12-light-sport-aircraft-main-gear-fairings-set-of-4/)
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 11-27-2018, 04:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,542
Posted By Gagarin737
I did, works pretty well. Makes it easy to make...

I did, works pretty well. Makes it easy to make the opening/cover for the brake line.

MyKitlog-fairings...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 10-26-2018, 02:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 843
Posted By Gagarin737
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/DWvrWODw2761601f...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/DWvrWODw2761601fkWkPmFdA61c8nxd76C6Q_ejkc6QbJufC9wBq8ZYGkZSmhA9LoflEnnIXAvhJYFgZ_P1__V2dtSusvNUgKkNVcpxgdy1yaqAQqnFDLoTpfrZsUlDi2gEjfPBedxarmptgfZ5yKzBAzlsFpiq5YC4XA4...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 10-26-2018, 02:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 843
Posted By Gagarin737
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/96PvLC8gn52WnFvr...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/96PvLC8gn52WnFvrOxz2FlPNzLivq64JOrA0qlQZugW9yprWC2mMPzgjDkuqO6relWsOPW7ET1aDmIDYly1cVGT0LII1vJGCIBQQVSiyNBAc6IqTxTyYVt1hlPAhehEIdAKI2AdHJwjUl4vaNx1LizPVub4v98GawTk-8l...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 10-20-2018, 07:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,046
Posted By Gagarin737
I contacted Silent Hektik for some more info....

I contacted Silent Hektik for some more info. Underneath their answer.
Aero 2019 will be from 10-13th of April 2019.

Regards, Joeri

Guten Morgen
and thanks for the email.
We want to fabricate the...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 10-15-2018, 10:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 798
Posted By Gagarin737
MSP : Monel (rivet) / Steel (mandrel) /...

MSP : Monel (rivet) / Steel (mandrel) / Protruding (head style)
I think you we were about to use the wrong rivet

http://www.kitlog.com/photos/project_688/full/FP08062010A00007.jpg
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 10-14-2018, 02:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,991
Posted By Gagarin737
We had a temperature record yesterday...

We had a temperature record yesterday (Netherlands / latitude 52N ) for the 14th of October; around 25ºC/77ºF and you're starting the winter flying thread?😉

Any information about your seat heating...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 07-11-2018, 04:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,983
Posted By Gagarin737
The reason for me to fill the rivet heads was to...

The reason for me to fill the rivet heads was to keep the dirt out. I saw an aircraft with unfilled rivets and that particular plane had black strips running from the rivets.
It took about 40 hours...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 07-07-2018, 04:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,988
Posted By Gagarin737
That is the one I was referring to. With the...

That is the one I was referring to. With the gasket installed my fuel press was just in the green during start up but as soon as I started the take-off roll my pressure was decreasing and indicating...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 07-07-2018, 02:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,988
Posted By Gagarin737
I presume you are talking about the fuel press. I...

I presume you are talking about the fuel press. I have flown three years with a fluctuating pressure. I bought a new sensor and had the same problem untill I found the Dynon technical service...
Forum: Trip Write-ups 05-09-2018, 04:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,675
Posted By Gagarin737
Fly-in cinema Texel 26th of May 2018; American Made

Also this year there is a “Fly-in Cinema” at Texel airport. The 25th of May for cars; Grease. The 26th of May for planes; American Made.

Info Texel Fly-in Cinema; Texelairport.nl...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 05-03-2018, 01:16 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 42,630
Posted By Gagarin737
I installed the stabilator today. After glueing...

I installed the stabilator today. After glueing the washers with super glue I embedded the washers with epoxy. No problem with knocking off the washers. Still took some time to insert the bolts.
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 04-27-2018, 02:08 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 42,630
Posted By Gagarin737
Cleaveland Aircraft Tool $37...

Cleaveland Aircraft Tool $37 (http://www.cleavelandtool.com/Washer-Wrench-Set-of-4/productinfo/WWR4/)

https://buildaplane.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/1-washer-wrench.jpg
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 04-22-2018, 12:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,140
Posted By Gagarin737
EAA video Brian Carpenter...

EAA video Brian Carpenter (http://www.eaavideo.org/detail/video/3742597802001/cable-end-treatment?autoStart=true&q=cable)
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 03-27-2018, 02:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,411
Posted By Gagarin737
On the first flight I used a GoPro suction mount...

On the first flight I used a GoPro suction mount with a GoPro and an audio cable (http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/av/camera_gopro_adapters.html) bought from AircraftSpruce.
The suction mount was...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 03-27-2018, 01:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,946
Posted By Gagarin737
Due to the geometry of the aileron/flaperon mixer...

Due to the geometry of the aileron/flaperon mixer the sticks move somewhat during flap extension/retraction. From what I remember the sticks come together when you pull flaps (you don't notice during...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 01-27-2018, 01:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,451
Posted By Gagarin737
Maybe easier to make two new holes/rivets on both...

Maybe easier to make two new holes/rivets on both sides of the enlarged hole (after approval from Van's).
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 01-23-2018, 05:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,320
Posted By Gagarin737
It’s yours. Wrecked your old fork?

It’s yours. Wrecked your old fork?
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 01-23-2018, 02:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,320
Posted By Gagarin737
Also replaced the nose fork. Used a dremel to cut...

Also replaced the nose fork. Used a dremel to cut off the back of the CCR rivets. Worked better than drilling out those rivets. The kit didn't include enough new CCR rivets and I also used solid...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 01-23-2018, 02:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,094
Posted By Gagarin737
I'm also 6'4". I don't use the wedge and have 4...

I'm also 6'4". I don't use the wedge and have 4 fingers space between my head and the canopy. A thing to consider is that when you don't use the wedge there is a gap between the seat and backseat....
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 01-20-2018, 08:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,731
Posted By Gagarin737
Thanks for the info Bob! Returned the 12th of...

Thanks for the info Bob!
Returned the 12th of January from PHX via MSP to AMS.
My son just went solo at Goodyear with a Bonanza and as a tradition they shaved his head bold ;-)
The museum at Falcon...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 01-14-2018, 05:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,664
Posted By Gagarin737
Congratulations! Already tried to raise the "side...

Congratulations! Already tried to raise the "side tone" level?
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 01-07-2018, 07:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,731
Posted By Gagarin737
Thanks for the tip, looks nice! Anyone experience...

Thanks for the tip, looks nice!
Anyone experience with "CubDriving" (http://www.cubdriving.com) at Falcon Field Airport? (or the museum at Falcon Field)
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 01-05-2018, 06:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,731
Posted By Gagarin737
Sorry for hijacking this thread but what is the...

Sorry for hijacking this thread but what is the best/coolest thing to do in the Phoenix area? I'm flying the 10th of january from MSP to PHX and leaving the 12th very early back to MSP and then to...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 01-03-2018, 05:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,431
Posted By Gagarin737
Initially there was no "over rudder wire way"....

Initially there was no "over rudder wire way". Van's made a revision around august 2009 based on the idea of Joe Gores. Was the plane built before that date? See this...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 12-20-2017, 08:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,699
Posted By Gagarin737
I used EZ fuel lube on the washers. It is quite...

I used EZ fuel lube on the washers. It is quite sticky. The washers still shift a bit but you can push them back with a small screwdriver. Installing the stabilator takes some time.

Nice way to...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 11-21-2017, 07:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,187
Posted By Gagarin737
Well done!

Well done!
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 10-21-2017, 04:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,069
Posted By Gagarin737
No drawings available, it's a very simple...

No drawings available, it's a very simple bracket. When I made the tailcone I found the sides somewhat flexible and the sides where touching the stabilator. I tried the bracket and with that the...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 10-21-2017, 03:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,069
Posted By Gagarin737
Trimmed the stabilator skins and made a bracket...

Trimmed the stabilator skins and made a bracket to make the tailcone more rigid:

http://www.kitlog.com/photos/project_688/full/FP12022011A00003.jpg...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 09-24-2017, 02:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,363
Posted By Gagarin737
Airspace Proximity page 7-23

Airspace Proximity page...
Forum: RV-7/7A 08-31-2017, 05:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,543
Posted By Gagarin737
Marcel succes en geniet van het bouwen!

Marcel succes en geniet van het bouwen!
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 08-28-2017, 02:37 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,975
Posted By Gagarin737
In January 2017 I ordered 14 Silent Hektik...

In January 2017 I ordered 14 Silent Hektik regulators. Initial price €197,-. "Bulk" price €160,-
So my advice is to make a group to buy more regulators at the same time.

Besides that in my...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 07-29-2017, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,726
Posted By Gagarin737
(Click on the picture so it opens full screen,...

(Click on the picture so it opens full screen, right click , copy link and paste the link after clicking on the picture square at this forum)
I filled the gaps etc at the tips all the way up to the...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 07-08-2017, 02:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,007
Posted By Gagarin737
My plane is 4 years in the air and I had erratic...

My plane is 4 years in the air and I had erratic fuel pressure indications from the beginning; fuel pressure at start up 2.5psi and completely zero at lift-off. During the flight it recovers a bit....
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 07-01-2017, 03:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,463
Posted By Gagarin737
Search in the forums for the topics started by "...

Search in the forums for the topics started by " DanH ". I learned a lot by his topics.
For...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 06-30-2017, 10:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,206
Posted By Gagarin737
I tied the plane to the...

I tied the plane to the car:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRMHWbpxsPc
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 06-22-2017, 01:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,871
Posted By Gagarin737
I have also seen this effect on some of my...

I have also seen this effect on some of my flights. When I notice it next time I'll try to write down some parameters.
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 05-26-2017, 12:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,110
Posted By Gagarin737
On our way to the painter

http://www.kitlog.com/photos/project_688/full/FP13032013A0000D.jpg
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 05-19-2017, 01:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,350
Posted By Gagarin737
No intermediate connection. It goes all the way...

No intermediate connection. It goes all the way back to the ADAHRS. The OAT connector is the small one to the left of the d-sub 9 (see picture below).

OAT wiring see page 14...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 05-10-2017, 01:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,350
Posted By Gagarin737
It started with small fluctuations, becoming...

It started with small fluctuations, becoming larger and after +/-50 hours my oil pressure sensor failed. I bought the remote oil sensor kit from aircraftspecialty.com...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 04-30-2017, 03:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,812
Posted By Gagarin737
Thats the same way I do it now. I will make a...

Thats the same way I do it now. I will make a posting on the Dynon forum.
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 04-29-2017, 08:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,812
Posted By Gagarin737
I was trying to put a runway at the end of the...

I was trying to put a runway at the end of the flight plan, but when I select a runway and press add to flightplan I end up with the Airport reference point instead of the runway.
When I select the...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 04-19-2017, 03:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,347
Posted By Gagarin737
Go to your picture at google. Right click on the...

Go to your picture at google. Right click on the picture, copy link (so not the link in the bar!). At VAF forum press on the insert image square, paste the copied...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 04-04-2017, 01:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,498
Posted By Gagarin737
No Nord-Locks. Torque still the same (just did my...

No Nord-Locks. Torque still the same (just did my maintenance).
160 hours. 200 landings. 50% grass/pavement.
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 03-21-2017, 03:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,094
Posted By Gagarin737
Great write-up! Even flying the "biggies" we use...

Great write-up! Even flying the "biggies" we use "what's it doing now?" quite often ;-)
Headup display next Tony?...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 03-20-2017, 02:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,207
Posted By Gagarin737
Better not post bikini pictures 😜...

Better not post bikini pictures 😜

https://diedreblake.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/dirty-old-man.jpg
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 03-20-2017, 02:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 21,007
Posted By Gagarin737
I also just installed the Silent Hektik (keep the...

I also just installed the Silent Hektik (keep the Ducati as spare).
Enlarged the holes with a 7mm drill.
Drilled holes for the cooling shroud through two fins (otherwise the rivets were hard to...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 03-19-2017, 02:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,207
Posted By Gagarin737
You made her day ;-) (5'9" and 48 years)

You made her day ;-) (5'9" and 48 years)
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 03-19-2017, 01:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,207
Posted By Gagarin737
She is a cabin attendant; she feels comfortable...

She is a cabin attendant; she feels comfortable in the back ;-)

Offcourse a silly joke, was exactly two weeks from 1st of april. She was sitting there to drill out the flaperon bracket (SB14-12-06)...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 03-18-2017, 03:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,207
Posted By Gagarin737
RV-12 third seat

Finally I received permission to install the third seat option in the RV-12. It's cramped back there but for kids or short flights ok.
Back in the air in two...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 02-19-2017, 01:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,049
Posted By Gagarin737
Silent Hektik part Numbers;...

Silent Hektik part Numbers; https://www.silent-hektik.de/UL_R_912.htm
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 01-29-2017, 07:27 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 20,187
Posted By Gagarin737
I had an e-mail with the request if I can buy the...

I had an e-mail with the request if I can buy the regulators on this side of the ocean (I'm living in the Netherlands).
I mailed Silent Hektik with a request for a quotation for an initial order for...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 01-26-2017, 01:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 21,007
Posted By Gagarin737
I had an e-mail from Jerome Martin - Martec with...

I had an e-mail from Jerome Martin - Martec with the request if I can buy the regulators on this side of the ocean (I'm living in the Netherlands ;-)...
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