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by johnmichie
Mon Jul 23, 2018 7:34 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: I want an RV7a
Replies: 5
Views: 3539

Re: I want an RV7a

Neil The place to post all things RV is the RV Sqdn Forum. Go to www.rvuk.co.uk, another excellent site, and click on the "rv sqdn forum" tab in the top row. This tells you how to join. I know several people who have imported, some quickly and easily, some it took up to a year and was difficult beca...
by johnmichie
Mon Sep 04, 2017 10:27 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Anti Splat Oil Separator - Dynon Autopilot Fit
Replies: 2
Views: 2707

Re: Anti Splat Oil Separator - Dynon Autopilot Fit

Graham

Contact me off forum.I have a Dynon D10A, electronically and electrically identical to the D100, and an AP74 driving Dynon servos.

Repeat your question on the http://www.rvuk.co.uk forum, where you will get more replies and I can reply more easily.

John
by johnmichie
Thu Aug 17, 2017 3:51 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Dual P-Mag Reliability
Replies: 5
Views: 5209

Re: Dual P-Mag Reliability

It also depends on the prop if metal (and possibly composite). The LAA will insist that the manufacturer has approved it for use with electronic ignition. A wooden prop is no problem.

John
by johnmichie
Thu Aug 17, 2017 3:40 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Oshkosh 2018
Replies: 8
Views: 12112

Re: Oshkosh 2018

Hi Ian

Ron Mitcham did the trip this year in his RV7. I'll get him to contact you.

John
by johnmichie
Tue Jun 13, 2017 9:14 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Who owns the air?
Replies: 2
Views: 3176

Re: Who owns the air?

Andy Wightman's assessment is spot on. Watch the video link.

John
by johnmichie
Mon May 29, 2017 1:21 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Aluminium Priming
Replies: 9
Views: 8309

Re: Aluminium Priming

Further The thinner sheet components will be Alclad. If you can guarantee not to scratch through this surface at all while building it should protect the base ali. The thicker plate parts and angle material are not Alclad and must be primed according to the manual. Remember, there is nowhere in the ...
by johnmichie
Mon May 29, 2017 1:14 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Aluminium Priming
Replies: 9
Views: 8309

Re: Aluminium Priming

There may well be some 50 year unprimed aircraft in good condition, but what about the tens of thousands that have rotted away or needed extensive and/or expensive repair. And the thousands of primed airframes that have corroded. Go with the odds and improve the chances of longevity by priming. If y...
by johnmichie
Mon Apr 10, 2017 6:08 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: RV10 or Sling4 or BearHawk or ???
Replies: 7
Views: 8871

Re: RV10 or Sling4 or BearHawk or ???

Cliff If you tried the RVforum.uk site, it is virtually defunct. I'm surprised you got no reply from the RV Sqn, rvuk.co.uk. You have to be a member, send an email to rvsqn-owner@yahoogroups.com with a few words about why you want to join - eg "thinking of building an RV-10". If you have joined, aga...
by johnmichie
Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:51 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: NPPL after April 2018
Replies: 5
Views: 4778

Re: NPPL after April 2018

Amidst this uncertainty, AOPA is not supportive of moves to allow PtF homebuilts to be used for hire and reward for flight training. Maybe that's because AOPA is a commercial enterprise supported by commercial enterprises and has always put the concerns of flying schools ahead of private fliers. John
by johnmichie
Thu Dec 29, 2016 3:36 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: RV-7 Flap switch on control stick
Replies: 2
Views: 3036

Re: RV-7 Flap switch on control stick

There are many RVs with jet fighter style stick grips with multiple switches, so someone has probably done it.

But why would you? On the panel within easy reach of the throttle is probably best. (Now that's inviting some flack).

John
by johnmichie
Mon Nov 21, 2016 11:08 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: CHT Gauge vs DI
Replies: 8
Views: 10577

Re: CHT Gauge vs DI

Sorry, I meant Will

John
by johnmichie
Mon Nov 21, 2016 11:07 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: CHT Gauge vs DI
Replies: 8
Views: 10577

Re: CHT Gauge vs DI

Chris I agree with the others, keep the CHT. However, you could have both. If you already have a vacuum system a DI will cost about £450 plus fittings, otherwise an electric one will be £1020 (prices from Mendelssohn). However, for £1110 you could fit a Dynon D2. It will give GPS track, not magnetic...
by johnmichie
Tue Oct 11, 2016 11:47 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Engine tacho calibration
Replies: 7
Views: 8877

Re: Engine tacho calibration

Frank
I found loads of Android apps when typing in tachometer, many are not tachos in the sense that they measure rpm, and those that seem to are accoustic. Which one do you use.

John
by johnmichie
Tue Sep 06, 2016 11:03 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Grey Aviation
Replies: 42
Views: 29933

Re: Grey Aviation

Nic At White Waltham, Mike Clews has organised the making of eight pedal planes, and the construction of a working flight simulator out of a Piper Tomahawk fuselage mounted on a trailer. He and a small band of very hard working members (but not including myself) take these most weekends to schools, ...
by johnmichie
Tue Sep 06, 2016 6:57 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Grey Aviation
Replies: 42
Views: 29933

Re: Grey Aviation

" a bunch of old guys in tents showing us how to glue wings together or buck a few rivets on a tailplane, compare this to what is available in other sporting activities." Nic The bunch of old guys were all promoting the excellent LAA courses aimed at builders. Bucking a few rivets on a tailplane (ac...