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    Anti-ice for experimental.

    Buy a totaled Cirrus and use the FIKI system from it. It depends on the wing profile and might work for Lancairs but not for RVs.
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    Thinking about developing a new engine for GA, but looking for a bit of feedback before starting.

    I have a friend who is very knowledgeable in engines and he put $300K into developing new pistons, cylinders, valves and camshafts as well as tuned exhaust into his Lycoming. He re-shaped the pistons and cylinder heads to modern standards, increased the compression, increased the sizes of intake...
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    Horrible news from Vans Aircraft

    My 2 cents: I think the problem at VANs is in part arrogance and complacency. I built my RV-10 eight years ago. When I started building I found a website of "Top 10 must fixed items building an RV-10". It's still alive. I can't understand why VAN's doesn't seem to take that serious. If I would...
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    Airplane Wanted Bailey-Moyes Dragonfly plans, kits wanted

    Hello All, I am looking to purchase a kit or plans for the Bailey-Moyes Dragonfly. If you have info where I can buy the kit or the plans please let me know. Thanks Andi
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    Spinner chrome finish

    Hello all, I have a white primed carbon fiber spinner on my RV-10. Instead of just painting it white I was wondering if there is way to archive a polished chrome like finish. I watched a couple of YT vids about chrome paint but they don't seem to turn out that well. I also watched some vids...
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    To what out-of-production aircraft would you buy the rights, if you wanted to start a 'kit-plane' company?

    My choice would be the Super Stallion. https://www.aircraftdesigns.com/design/stallion/specifications/ Put Fowler flaps on it, offer it as a taildragger and/or floats.
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    MOGAS in Fiberglass Fuel Tanks

    I fly my RV-10 regularly with E-10 regular gas. I never had a problem like fuel pressure drop or vapor lock. I heard all of the stories. There are millions of cars on dealer lots that sit for month and month in different altitudes and all kinds of climate conditions. I never heard that they have...
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    Auto fuel STC and Ethanol

    A friend of mine runs an FBO in WI. He said the Mogas (91oct unleaded ethanol free premium) needs to be sold in 3 month otherwise it can't be sold for aviation use. Concerning E10: There are millions of cars in this country under all weather conditions sitting outside at car dealerships. I have...
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    LS3 conversion for RV10

    Do you know someone who has? I am really curious to see, if the gearbox itself has been tested to that limit.
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    LS3 conversion for RV10

    Have you pulled those G's?
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    LS3 conversion for RV10

    What is the G-limit of your PSRU with your prop and plane?
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    LS3 conversion for RV10

    Hello, I was flying my RV-10 for 33hrs. with a LS7 engine and Bud Warrens Geared Drive PSRU (now autopsru). It was the older cast aluminum and not the CNC machined PSRU. The prop shaft had a 2.25 in main bearing like a Lycoming engine. Then it narrowed down to 1.25 in diameter and had a spline...
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    Scaled Jets (F-16)

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    Anti-ice for experimental.

    I never stop learning. Thanks
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    Anti-ice for experimental.

    I just wanted to refresh the memory of some of us Part 91 fliers in the US. The important part is under (b) and highlighted and applies to experimental aircraft as well. The keyword is forecast. § 91.527 Operating in icing conditions. (a) No pilot may take off an airplane that has frost...
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    What aviation news, blogs or e-mail newsletters do you actively read?

    AVWeb, Savvy Aviation webinars, EAA webinars, Faa Safety Webinars, HBA, several Youtube channels
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    FWF Chevy LS V8 engines and PRSU's currently installed and flying on OEM and homebuilt aircraft

    Hello, looks like you did a lot of research. What is the g-limit of your dad's gearbox? I couldn't find any specs on AutoPsru's website. Thanks Andi
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    Aftermarket liquid cooled cylinders for Lycoming engines

    Hi, AFM 300 is a throttle manifold/fuel control unit manufactured by Airflow Performance. I use 2 mags. Another idea would be to extend oil cooling and have an air/oil cooled cylinder/head. So basically a larger oil cooler and some oil cooling in the heads. The cooling lines should run...
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    Aftermarket liquid cooled cylinders for Lycoming engines

    I was flying my RV-10 with a GM LS-7 engine for 33 hrs. before the gearbox blew up (older BW-350 unit). The engine ran at 4725 RPM (2700 prop RPM) WOT thus creating roughly 400+ hp. At 8500' max speed was 199 TAS @ 17.5 gal/hr. I could cruise 180 on 12.5 gal/hr and 170 on 10 gal/hr. Now I...
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    Mogas vs. 100LL?

    Just started my '87 911 and my BMW motorcycle sitting with E10 and full tanks for half a year in my unheated garage after a Wisconsin winter. No problem. Started my chainsaw and leaf blower sitting with 2-cycle mix, no problem. Started my neighbors JD riding lawn mower sitting outside in snow...
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