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 Topic: NTSB releases Tony Kelly probable cause |
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| Bob Collins Replies: 0 Views: 1840 |
 Forum: RV-List Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 6:47 am Subject: NTSB releases Tony Kelly probable cause |
| A lot of fans of VAF might be familiar with Tony Kelly’s crash in Hamilton Township, NJ in September 2013. The discussion of the aftermath online seemed to focus on the RV-7 design.
The lengt ... |
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| Topic: Reconsider Garmin Purchases |
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| Bob Collins Replies: 10 Views: 8019 |
Forum: RV-List Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2015 5:58 am Subject: Reconsider Garmin Purchases |
| Just to put in my plug for the local guy.
When I first read Matt’s post, my thought was, “didn’t buy it from Stein.” Which is why I was also interested in Stein’s response. Remember, ... |
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| Topic: re annual C I |
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| Bob Collins Replies: 5 Views: 5208 |
Forum: RV-List Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2015 6:26 am Subject: re annual C I |
| I think we’ll get a debate going here, because Part 43 does not apply to:
“(1) Any aircraft for which the FAA has issued an experimental certificate, unless the FAA has previously issu ... |
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| Topic: Eust |
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| Bob Collins Replies: 1 Views: 2077 |
Forum: RV-List Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 7:49 am Subject: Eust |
| Old-timers may remember Eustace Bohay, who was one of the early adopters of
sharing RV building expertise with others online. He was a big poster on the Matronics list back in the day, and was quite ... |
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| Topic: 406 ELT and batteries |
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| Bob Collins Replies: 8 Views: 5532 |
Forum: RV-List Posted: Sat May 24, 2014 7:39 am Subject: 406 ELT and batteries |
| Don't forget that we're only allowed to use HALF the useful life an ELT
battery or batteries. On 5/24/2014 8:33 AM, Michael Kraus wrote: The replacement battery from AS&S is currently ... |
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| Topic: RV-6A shaky nose wheel |
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| Bob Collins Replies: 15 Views: 11705 |
Forum: RV-List Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 1:37 pm Subject: RV-6A shaky nose wheel |
| The "turn freely" part of this has always confused me. The instructions are
vague on this (tighten to prevent bearing from turning with the wheel) and seemingly encouraging it to be tight ... |
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| Topic: RV-List: Engine out over KOCF |
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| Bob Collins Replies: 0 Views: 2138 |
Forum: RV-List Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 7:35 pm Subject: RV-List: Engine out over KOCF |
| They were attached to the message I got.
Do not archive Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone ----- Reply message ----- From: "Bob-tcw" <rnewman@tcwtech.com> T ... |
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| Topic: RV-List: Re: Vertical Power move to Everett, WA and Oshkosh, |
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| Bob Collins Replies: 0 Views: 1896 |
Forum: RV-List Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 3:40 pm Subject: RV-List: Re: Vertical Power move to Everett, WA and Oshkosh, |
| I use a VP-50 and love it. Easy to wire and being able to change switches grouping is a nice touch. Added wig wag on the lights by just a software update.
It monitors my electrical system. If the ... |
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| Topic: RV List: RV-7A For Sale |
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| Bob Collins Replies: 0 Views: 1709 |
Forum: RV-List Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 2:33 pm Subject: RV List: RV-7A For Sale |
| You’ve probably heard I’ve lost my medical so I’ve put the RV up for sale. If you could pass it along or post it at your EAA chapter, I’d really appreciate it.
Here’s ... |
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| Topic: Thoughts on Subaru FWF |
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| Bob Collins Replies: 9 Views: 3639 |
Forum: RV-List Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 11:20 am Subject: Thoughts on Subaru FWF |
| I can give you a good list of people who installed it and then had emergency landings and have pulled them out, if you’d like.
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com On Behalf Of R.C ... |
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| Topic: lightspeed ignition troubleshooting |
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| Bob Collins Replies: 9 Views: 7178 |
Forum: RV-List Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 11:11 am Subject: lightspeed ignition troubleshooting |
| If you're getting a spark jumping across the leads, I doubt it's the
coax. You've changed the spark plugs (and the copper washers, right?) and if you're EGT is going up , those plugs aren't firing ... |
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| Topic: lightspeed ignition troubleshooting |
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| Bob Collins Replies: 9 Views: 7178 |
Forum: RV-List Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 6:34 am Subject: lightspeed ignition troubleshooting |
| So when you take the coil-to-plug leads off and you pull the prop
through, you're getting the spark jumping across the leads on the coil, right? And at the right time? On 6/24/2013 9:17 AM, R ... |
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| Topic: locking up the plane |
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| Bob Collins Replies: 12 Views: 6255 |
Forum: RV-List Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 4:15 am Subject: locking up the plane |
| I have a canopy cover but not a LOCKING canopy cover. I’ve never heard of such a thing. Tell me more.
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com On Behalf Of GLEN MATEJCEK Sent: Wednesday, Ap ... |
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| Topic: AOPA flight planner |
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| Bob Collins Replies: 5 Views: 2318 |
Forum: RV-List Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:17 am Subject: AOPA flight planner |
| Yes, I've had several communications with them. After the fact, of course.
They weren't particularly apologetic for making the change, though they apologized for having so many bugs once they did. I ... |
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| Topic: Airport Tower Closures |
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| Bob Collins Replies: 4 Views: 2522 |
Forum: RV-List Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2013 1:25 pm Subject: Airport Tower Closures |
| Is Hernando an FAA tower or a contract tower. Busier contract towers are
being closed before sleepy FAA towers. Connected by DROID on Verizon Wireless -----Original message----- From: Tracy ... |
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| Topic: Avoiding a Flip Over? |
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| Bob Collins Replies: 5 Views: 4741 |
Forum: RV-List Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 8:39 am Subject: Avoiding a Flip Over? |
| ///I think one factor in all of this is that anyone who flips over probably
places a higher priority on safe technique. I couldn't disagree with this statement more. I think one might say people ... |
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| Topic: Avoiding a Flip Over? |
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| Bob Collins Replies: 5 Views: 4741 |
Forum: RV-List Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:55 am Subject: Avoiding a Flip Over? |
| Just curious if you had the MATCO "fix" installed, replacing the designed
axel. When Alex Peterson diagnosed the problem with the nosewheels as designed a few years ago, and a fix was made ... |
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| Topic: Lycoming Oil Line question |
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| Bob Collins Replies: 7 Views: 5838 |
Forum: RV-List Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 12:17 pm Subject: Lycoming Oil Line question |
| Yep. Same arrangement I got (and paid for) from Mattituck. Not sure who is suggesting you need to rip it out but stop listening to them. :*)
do not archive From: owner-rv-list-server@m ... |
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| Topic: Jacks for RV and rides for builders |
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| Bob Collins Replies: 2 Views: 1551 |
Forum: RV-List Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:18 am Subject: Jacks for RV and rides for builders |
| I'm looking for reasonably inexpensive jack solutions for an RV-7A. I know I could google "RV airplane jack" but there are far too many people named "jack" building these thing ... | |
| Topic: Need new air filter |
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| Bob Collins Replies: 3 Views: 1482 |
Forum: RV-List Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 4:47 am Subject: Need new air filter |
| It looked like the Deepwater Horizon. It was pretty ugly.
do not archive From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com On Behalf Of Mark Burns Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 7:33 AM To ... |
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