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    Garmin GNS 430: Throwaway or Keeper? -Aviation Consumer Magazine

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    Great Plains Web Store

    Well, after much fussing around and failing to get 4SP to run as well as it did before, I bit the bullet and bought a brand new GP specific carb for my GP 1835 engine. I always thought it was just an off-the-shelf Zenith. But, after 2 attempts to rebuild the old carb with an off-the-shelf kit...
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    Parts For Sale FS: VP-X Sport

    VP-X Sport ECB module. Never powered up. I decided to go IFR and needed to upgrade to the Pro version. $1,200 ($495 below retail).
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    Parts Wanted WTB: Narco Mk12D tray only

    Looking for a tray for a Narco Mk12D Nav/Com. Anyone got one laying around they'd part with?
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    600lb 200mph Sonerai 2L?

    It’s an idea I’ve had for awhile now. It’ll have to wait till my RV-8 is out of phase one. But, with Scott’s original 994SP starting to get a little long in the tooth, I’ve been thinking about a total rebuild. Id keep the original paint scheme and overall look in honor of Scott. But, I’d put...
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    Reno

    Gonna be at the races this year. Last time I went I got to meet a couple of folks that I’d only previously talk to online. Anyone else going and want to meet up, let me know.
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    D.P. Raymer's Power Loading formula?

    I'm having trouble with the formula for solving power loading factor required as a function of Vmax. Here's a pic of the problem in his book, "Simplified Aircraft Design..." I read this as Power Factor = Vmax raised to the power of -0.65. But that doesn't work out on my calculator...
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    Slick 4300 series Magneto Carbon Brush

    Anyone got experience with these mags? The tension on the carbon brush load spring is such that if you push it it is very slow to extend. It’s like it’s gummed up. Is this normal?
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    Parts For Sale FS: M2266 equivalent plug harness for Slick 4316 Magneto

    ACS brand plug harness for Slick 4316 Magneto used on VW aero conversions. This is the M2266 with 5/8" fittings used on 14mm plugs like the Champion REL series. Found out too late that it won't work on my Sonerai IIL because of fuel tank placement. I modified the cap with a #47 drilled hole...
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    Any VW power homebuilders near Altoona, PA?

    I know a gentleman that bought a Sonerai project near Altoona that is in need of a mentor. Or at least someone that can provide some technical assistance/advice. Anyone on this forum?
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    1835 with leaky #4 intake valve?

    Just did a warm compression check on my Sonerai's 1835. 1 through 3 were great! 78/80 on all three. And the bore scope showed a nice donut pattern on the exhaust valves. #4 was 60/80 with audible hiss from the intake valve (yes intake valve, not exhaust) The bore scope didn't turn up any...
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    Crankshaft partnumber last digit?

    Here's a question for any Lycoming O-360 series experts: Whats the difference between a Lycoming 13B27120 crankshaft and a 13B27121 crankshaft?
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    Neoprene Seats?

    I was planning on going with the popular options for custom seats in my RV-8. But, I hate the idea of either stepping all over custom upholstery to get in and out, or having to spoil the look with towels or cheap seat covers. So I was thinking, what about just having the seats upholstered in...
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    Starter Solenoid Follies

    I have a friend with a nice little kit plane that he built himself. He recently completed the condition inspection, and he says he had a friend help him when doing the compression check on the Jabiru 3300 engine. He said that for some reason, his friend would "bump" the prop over by shorting...
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    Spirit of St. Louis Replica

    The Replica Spirit of St. Louis was on static display at Arlington (KAWO) this morning. This replica was built by John and Heather Norman, and has been flying since 2020. I saw a post earlier, on FB, that said they will dismantle it and move it to (I believe) their property in Burlington...
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    I got another book!

    I think its pretty cool. Gonna have to put down the one I'm already reading so I can study this one...
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    90 Deg elbows in Fuel supply line.

    How many 90 degree elbows can you put into a fuel supply line before fuel flow is affected (boost pump on/boost pump off)? I went with an Andair fuel selector valve and Airflow Performance inline filter and boost pump on my fuel injected RV-8 build. I bought the TS Flightlines braided fuel...
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    DIY Steel Braided Fuel Lines

    Is there any reason not to use the DIY braided fuel line like the ones the hot-roders use? I have premium synthetic inner core hose with braided steel outer jacket that is rated for gasoline and racing fuel. And I have Russell AN fittings and appropriate tooling to roll my own. Other than not...
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    If I were going to build a replica...

    This airplane fascinates me! A Warner 185 on a stubby, short coupled high-wing monocoupe. And that Red.... Monocoupe 110 Special
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    Flight Control "Harmony"

    I was talking to a friend, who's raced at Reno, about building a fast homebuilt airplane. I mentioned the GP-4, and he told me about his experience flying one and trying to fly formation with one. He said the flight controls were not well harmonized. He explained that pitch and yaw were not...
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