HB-YMM Experimental Homebuilt Van’s Aircraft RV-8
Paypal any support you can to Alex directly: fonatig@gmail.com Another update from Alex in Ukraine - 20230516: I would like to report on another month of our volunteer work and its results.I will start with the bad...
Here are some pictures before the "final" inspections. ...
Interesting image of the tailwheel wear. The original tailwheel shape is as the new two shown here in this photo. Here's another photo of the worn tailwheel when it was new. https://www.rv8.ch/bell-tailwheel-installation/...
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I was cleaning the funnel after use, wiping it with a paper towel before putting it back in the box, and I noticed something sticking out from the filter. I pulled on the filter...
Frequently, discussion comes up about how to wire the PMAGs or which switches to use. I thought I would share my design and implementation. I use 3 switches, wired like this diagram. They are...
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Three very cool guys flew up to Sollas in Scotland and landed on one of Europe's few sand runways. ...
Here lies a pilot called "Ace" poem AVIATION COURTESY, by Dick VanGrunsven Here lies a pilot called "Ace"Who did loops with such ease and grace.One day, to his woe, he entered too low.Unable to recover, he was...
These are some photos I took of the lipstick red silicone rubber baffle seals. They are very flexible, even when cold. They seem to seal quite well, and are probably a big part...
Adel Clamps Photo courtesy AircraftSpruce.com Everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to askby Bob NuckollsI've seen some conversation recently concerning "Adel" clamps and their suitability for use around fuel, high temps, etc. I've pulled...
Here's what I've got for sale. This kit is complete except the two blocks that connect the AOA ports in the wings to the hose, and a bit of hose. I glued the blocks onto...
In Switzerland we no longer have the option to label our aircraft Experimental to warn would-be passengers that they are about to get into a contraption that was built by a "crazy" person in their...
I often forget which pipe thread sealant I have, so I created this page to write it down. One is kind of a paste (the stick, Loctite 561) and the other is a bit...
2022-02-26: The K&P filter after about 25 hours of usage. I ran 4 tanks of 100LL during this period, which is very unusual for me. Usually I run Total UL91. The oil...
This post it just as a reminder to myself of the types of pipe thread sealant I have used. Mostly I used PST 561 stick - this is for NPT fittings. Reminder to...
Airplanes make noise, that's a fact. Many people on the ground don't like noise, that's another fact. People who don't like airplanes often point to the noise as the reason they don't like...
I read that these stainless steel filters are better than the normal paper elements in the Champion, Tempest, and other oil filter brands. They are pretty expensive, but will pay for themselves after about...
Lycoming engines like to be warm. When it gets cold, the best thing to do before starting is to warm up the engine. There are many ways to do this, and I've chosen...
My oil temps are very low, typically under 150° F even in the summer, so in the winter months I've read it's best to block the oil cooler. I've been hesitant to do this...
This mod was to avoid accidentally dragging the brakes when pushing in the rudder pedal. It's just a piece of 0.75x0.75x0.125 angle riveted to the bottom of the pedals. After making this modification to my rudder pedals,...
The rubber o-ring didn't look at that good, so I replaced it. These are EPDM rubber since I use DOT 5.1 I saw what might be brake fluid on my right tire, so took...
Some photos of how the hot air valve/heater box was done. Still need more photos to complete the picture. Here is the valve after I've fixed the lever - the spot welds failed so I...
20211003: I installed a small mount on the left wing for an "action camera" or "gopro" clone. I bought the mount from ebay or amazon - can't recall which - and it came from...
20211001: I have an Airflow Performance FM200 mechanical fuel injection system, and I had thought that it would be a good idea to ensure that the flow to each injector is equal. I did...
Some pictures of my compression test results from the condition inspection in August 2021. Mike Busch says that compression alone is not really that helpful, since the same cylinder can test with low compression...