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Does anybody know how to retract my claim? Last fall I had filed a claim for an RV-8 rudder that was stalled in the process. I have since received the kit so this deal is done. I've since received the lawyers' package for my original claim, but I have no further business regarding the rudder...

Has anybody made extensive use of Slidedown aircraft tie downs? Have you seen them bear up to significant winds? Did they hold?

Note: I merged the two separate Rocket threads addressing the Airventure winners (Rockets) into a single discussion thread: https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=219018 Congrats to all!

Just sharing a small but satisfying project I completed yesterday. I jumped on the K&P reusable oil filter bandwagon this year, given the skyrocketing prices of the normal spin-on filters. However, I hadn't broken the code on how to catch and inspect the contaminants from the filter element...

Merry Christmas to all. I am replacing my longer/taller RV-7 rudder with a new RV-8 rudder (see other posts associated with this subject to learn the 'why'). KELLI GIRL will go into 5 hours of Phase I. As I form my test plan, I welcome any inputs/suggestions on what I should test and how...

Just some quick questions: If you use tubeless tires on your RV, how many of you have actually had a flat on it? Why did it go flat? Nail or some other foreign object puncture? If you have never had a tubeless tire go flat, how long did the tire last you?

Has anybody successfully tested and determined a max endurance -- slash -- L-over-D Max chart or speed for their RV-7? How did you ascertain that curve and speed? What did your test card(s) look like?

As a formation flight lead, I REALLY need to get my hands on a pair of 6-to-9 inch wingspan models of RVs on sticks. Hand-flying those in a briefing and debriefing has long been a great graphical aid to help flyers envision things like formation position references, rejoin lines, etc. I posted...

Scott and Tanya, Hey, I just read Dave Hirschman's glowing article on your headsets...congratulations! Looks like the bluetooth feature is a real hit. What a great story. Congrats, Cookie and Scoot!

...and why not ?! What do you get when you expand the size of an RV-7? The RV-14! After all: RV-7 x 2 = RV-14 With that in mind.... What do you get when you expand the size of an RV-8? The RV-16! After all: RV-8 x 2 = RV-16!! More power, roomier, etc etc The math certainly works, don't...

After 6 years and 1200 tach hours, my engine-driven fuel pump is starting to occasionally miss a beat. Might be time to replace. I see two clear options on the Spruce lineup: The Tempest pump (which came stock with my then-factory-new IO-360-M1B), and the Lycoming pump. Clearly the Tempest...

Hey has anyone heard news about a corn roast this year at HBC? I hope it's happening.

I have a sudden problem with both of my HDX ADAHRS units. Last week my avionics guy (among this community’s very best, so don’t think I’m knocking him) accomplished KELLI GIRL’s biannual pitot/static/transponder IFR cert. No problems, no leaks. On the first flight (day VMC), about 1 minute...

Seeking A&P for RV-6A Prebuy near Spring Hill/Brooksville FL KBKV Folks, My buddy JimB86 (brand new to VAF) is looking to buy an RV-6A near Spring Hill/Brooksville FL, but needs a good RV-savvy A&P to conduct a thorough prebuy, and soon. I promised him I'd demonstrate the wondrous magic of VAF...

HiYa VAF. For those who may be thinking of signing up for the Falcon Flight FFI Formation Clinic in April 2021 (and we're almost full, but not quite), I finally finished the video on last year's clinic's "all up" mass formation over Temple TX. Just something to wet your...

Happy 2021, Y’all! Falcon Flight Formation Team is happy to announce our 2021 Formation clinic! This year’s clinic takes place April 9 -11, 2021 in Temple, TX (KTPL). It WX gets us, we will have a BACKUP date of April 23-25, 2021. SPECIFICS • Clinic fee: $80 per pilot. • Participation limit...

Folks, Am I the only one that can't get the HDX screens dim down enough for night flight? I tried adjusting the menu values with the unit's light sensor...no luck. I then installed their external dimmer and adjusted the voltage values on the menu: Still too bright. The good folks at Dynon...

On today's VAF front page, Doug celebrated our good friend Mel Asberry's recognition by the FAA for having completed 1000 airworthiness inspections. Mel also issued KELLI GIRL her pink slip in April of 2015, over 1100 Hobbs hours ago. I am thrilled to have KELLI GIRL's inspection listed...

Gang, Per your individual POHs, what sort of emergency/non-normal procedures do you follow based on specific CO levels? Something like: - Above 35 ppm, I open air vents. - Above 100 ppm, I find a place to land soon. - Above 200 ppm, I declare an emergency and land ASAP. I'm just pulling those...

Since growing up in South Texas with the CAF, I have forever loved the signature gun port whistle from a passing P-51. Now, I would LOVE to find a way for my 7A KELLI GIRL to whistle as well. Has anyone found a way to get an RV-7A (or any RV) to emulate a Mustang’s whistle? This will be my...