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That's alotta planes!
Thats a lotta planes Thanx Capt. John; I just can't seem to find time to browse all the sites anymore - I'm retired; that's way beyond tired !! Glad to see you're getting into building your RV-7. I know you'll enjoy the building,even though there will be times you get exasperated. Our first...- Bob Olds
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- Forum: Hangar Flying - Off Topic
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That's alotta planes!
Thats a Lotta Planes I have built two RV-4's and I can tell you it is the very best Van has to offer. Up to 200 MPH on 150 HP,48 MPH stall,140 degree per second roll rate, plus 6 & minus 3 G's and it's SO MUCH FUN to fly !! I put 700 hours on the first one and I'm getting started on the hours...- Bob Olds
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- Forum: Hangar Flying - Off Topic
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convert lycoming to run on 93 octane
Having been an A&P since about 1973 I can refute some of the above. Lycoming O-320 and O-360 engines have sodium filled exhaust valves. In my post above I pointed out that mixing the unleaded mogas with 100LL gives you a leaded gasoling. which these engines were designed for. The 100 LL has...- Bob Olds
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- Forum: General Experimental Aviation Questions
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Hi Youall
New Member Introductions Hey Wally; I had the same problem with my engine,I couldn't verify all the AD's. I just removed the tag and made my own data plate and registered as experimental engine. The reg's say you're supposed to return the data plate to lyc. but I just turned it over and...- Bob Olds
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- Forum: New Member Introductions
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Greetings, new guy, with a question
New Guy With a Question I didn't see where you mentioned where you are located. I am out in the country in Western Arkansas and have built my 40'X50' workshop and added my hangar ( 21' X 50' ) on one side. I used steel poultry house trusses ( Used @ $90 per set) for the shop and half trusses...- Bob Olds
- Post #10
- Forum: Workshop Tips & Secrets / Tools
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convert lycoming to run on 93 octane
Convert Lycoming to Run on 91 octane I fly our RV-4 (150 HP) from an 1100' grass strip on our farm. I don't take my wife along when flying from this short a strip,I have to pick her up at an airport 24 miles away. There is almost NO room for error here. IF I get it down where I want,with NO...- Bob Olds
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- Forum: General Experimental Aviation Questions
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Roll Call
I'm still here too. Having a little problem working on getting my medical renewed. Working on annual condition inspection on the RV-4. Insulating the workshop roof with styrofoam sheets( 22' up on a scaffold). Glad to see all present and doing SOMETHING !! Jman ; C'mon back home !!- Bob Olds
- Post #15
- Forum: New Member Introductions
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Tail Draggers
Dustind; I haven't flown the RV-8 but I can assure you it will be very similiar to the RV-4 I have. The RV-8 can have 150 to 200+ HP,so the torque and gyroscopic effect on take-off will vary with engine installed. Power can be increased slowly to allow one to keep up with it though...- Bob Olds
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- Forum: Hangar Flying - Off Topic
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insurance
I tried Falcon. They WOULDN"T insure my RV-4 because I fly from an 1100" grass strip, period. My neighbor has an RV-6A and he is insured with Falcon BUT he can't use a grass runway without paying great amounts additional. That doesn't seem very sport flying oriented to me ! I ended up with...- Bob Olds
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- Forum: Hangar Flying - Off Topic
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Tail Draggers
Taildraggers I have flown the J-3 Cub and have lots of hours in PA-18 Super Cubs towing gliders. They are both about the same on ground handling. I loved the Super Cub,especially power-on stalls !! The Maule M-5 235 was about like it in power-on stalls. I presently have our second RV-4 150...- Bob Olds
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- Forum: Hangar Flying - Off Topic
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Weight estimation
I always just use: S W A G = Scientific Wild Assed Guess. Then weigh it when you finish and see where/if you have to shift something or add ballast. Maybe you'll get some better answers,- Bob Olds
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- Forum: General Experimental Aviation Questions
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Tank sealer (slosh)
Tank Sealant That Pro-Seal is the very best. I have built two RV-4's and used Pro-Seal generously in the tanks of both with no leaks. I have some old surplus Pro-Seal with an expiration date of 1977 that I got at a surplus sale about that time. I sealed the side of the engine block on my...- Bob Olds
- Post #8
- Forum: Sheet Metal
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Tail Draggers
Invitation Thanks Capt. John; I appreciate the invitation. I have a son who resides in Maine,but doubt that I will be able to fly thay way anytime soon. He is retired USN and I hope will be coming back to the South country someday. I hope your building project progresses well and maybe some...- Bob Olds
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- Forum: Hangar Flying - Off Topic
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Tail Draggers
Taildragger Wheel Landings I don't find wheel landings to be a benefit at all. In a crosswind I want to be at my slowest speed and have a minimum roll-out,with the tailwheel on the ground for best steering. I usually land with one wing a little low and on the upwind main gear and tailwheel...- Bob Olds
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- Forum: Hangar Flying - Off Topic
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Tail Draggers
Citabria Training Looks like a good plan Mike. If you do your training in a taildragger,then anyone can fly one with a trainer wheel under the nose. I started in a Taylorcraft BC-12D and my first flight in anything else was a C-150. I had to rent for a dual crosscountry and my first landing...- Bob Olds
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- Forum: Hangar Flying - Off Topic
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Tail Draggers
Taildragger Transition I'm glad to read that you fellas are going about the taildragger transition training in the safe and proper fashion. I started my flight training in a Taylorcraft BC-12D and it was uncertain for awhile. I was in Mojave ,Calif. where the normal breeze is 15-20 MPH in the...- Bob Olds
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- Forum: Hangar Flying - Off Topic
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New member
To ndurance You might take a look at our RV-4 picture under"Completions", N1191X. I tried to make it look sorta' like a P-51. The RV-4 comes as a complete kit to build the airframe,and there are a bunch of them flying. I get about 195 with my 150 HP Lyc. and stall is down to 48. Aerobatics...- Bob Olds
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- Forum: New Member Introductions
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Pulling CheeryMax CR3213 4-3 Rivets
Cherry rivet puller Dave; I have had best results using my cheepie rivet puller if I slip a #4 washer onto the cherry rivet stem to pull it. Look at all the suggestions and use what works for you. RV-4 flyer- Bob Olds
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- Forum: Sheet Metal
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INSURANCE
Scott; I would check with the EAA insurance program first. They have made some recent changes to insure more planes with alternate engines,etc. If you aren't a member of EAA , you should be. I am now with Avemco,but will try EAA/Falcon next time. RV-4 Flyer,- Bob Olds
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- Forum: Hangar Flying - Off Topic
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Rivet Smashers Forever
Rivet Smasher Welcome aboard, I'm a two time RV-4 builder. One finished in 1983 and the current one in 2002. After your ride in an RV your life was changed, and after you fly yours for a bit anything else will seem like a DOG !! Keep hammering those rivets. I'll never know the thrill of...- Bob Olds
- Post #3
- Forum: New Member Introductions