05 Nov 2004 Short antenna cable
I need another short antenna cable like this one - does anyone know where I can buy one? The end that goes into the radio looks like this: Thanks!...
Author: Mickey
03 Nov 2004 Cutting first hole in the instrument panel
I decided it was time to try my hand at cutting some holes in the instrument panel. I've heard it is really hard, and a lot of people have outsourced this to people who take...
03 Nov 2004 Radio Rack – Icom IC-A200 and Narco AT155
Both the Narco transponder and the Icom comm radio are long, and the Icom is pretty heavy. The Narco is a bit longer. These guys need some kind of support to keep them from moving...
01 Nov 2004 Preparing the wingtips for lights
I've purchased the CreativAir wingtip lights, which include the landing/taxi lights, and the red/green position lights. The position lights are LEDs, which is cool, and the landing/taxi lights are halogen - very hot. They are...
01 Nov 2004 CreativAir LED Position light kit
The Creativair LED position light kit requires a bit of soldering to attach one board to the LED board. I'm a bit concerned that these things will come apart after I solder them together. The...
30 Oct 2004 Bottom wing skin riveted
Emmett came over and helped me close up the wings. It was a lot more work than I had expected. Took us from about 09:00 to 17:30 with a 1:30 lunch break. Plus I had...
30 Oct 2004 Tail light installed on rudder fairing
I bought the Whelen A500 combination tail light and strobe from Van's, and I just got around to installing it on the rudder fairing today. I've read horror stories about how hard it is to...
27 Oct 2004 Wing wiring conduit
After a lot of deliberation, consternation, and flip-flopping, I've finally decided how to get the wires from one end of my wing to the other. Amazingly, I'm using the PVC conduit that I purchased from...
27 Oct 2004 Pitot Tube Plumbing
Even though I have purchased an expense Gretz Aero pitot mount, I've decided to just use the simple Van's method for the pitot. Just trying to keep it simple. Unfortunately, using the Van's method, the nut...
26 Oct 2004 Forward Baggage Compartment Installation Tip
Got this from the RV8 Yahoo list: > I have searched the archives but could not find any discussions. > For those of you who have gone before me, please list your do's and > don'ts, and helpful...
24 Oct 2004 EZ Pilot Autopilot servo installation – Part 2
Continued from the first article on installing the autopilot. Here are some more pictures of the Trio Avionics EZ Pilot autopilot installation. This is to clarify that the moment arm on the tab attached to the...
22 Oct 2004 Fuel Pumps
Having a closer look at the fuel pumps, and I'm still full of questions. Jan told me they are airtex E8228 fuel pumps. http://www.airtexproducts.com/ is their website, but it is basically useless. No info. Is there...
19 Oct 2004 Flap Position Switch cover
I got an excellent template for a cover from Kelly Scott for the Showplance flap position switch (FPS). Looked like it was designed on a CAD station, and it fit perfectly. http://www.rv8.ch/files/FlapActuatorCover.pdf If you prefer CAD...
09 Oct 2004 Battery Contactor Questions and Answers
>Hi Bob, > > >Is there an "ideal" mounting position? Perhaps for the > >battery contactor . . . a vertical mounting with the business > >end down will have a very small operating benefit. The greater > >benefit is...
25 Sep 2004 Aileron stops
The Van's suggested way of doing the aileron stops is probably quite good, but I felt it was a bit complex, and it seems like it would be hard to get the stops installed in...
25 Sep 2004 Elevator and HS tips
Started working on the elevator and horizontal stabilizer tips. They are plastic, and I had originally planned to do all my plastic at once, at the end, but since the fiberglass work needs some warmth,...
20 Sep 2004 Empennage Fairing test fit
Quick test fit on the empennage fairing. Fits pretty well, just needed a bit of trimming around the elevator control arms, and the back. There will be some more trimming to come, but no hurry...
20 Sep 2004 Lower Rudder tip 1
The trickiest tip on the empennage is the rudder bottom. The reason it is so difficult is that the horns that stick out for the rudder cables interfere with the fiberglass tip. I made a...
20 Sep 2004 Subaru Engine Conversion Comparison
Update 20210918: I didn't install the Eggenfellner Subaru engine, so any post that references that can be ignored or used as a cautionary tale about how to avoid wasting many years and $50k. I've chosen the...
16 Sep 2004 Gluing Canopy to Frame using Sika
From Gert on the RV-List: Here is an exerp of an earlier email with glue info sent before I actually glued it. I have since glued the canopy on with good results, The one thing i would...
15 Sep 2004 F-840 Elevator Pushrod binding
When I moved my control stick from side to side, I got a little binding at the extreme end. This turns out to be caused by something that is not in the plans. I had...
14 Sep 2004 Root wing fairings
For some reason I kind of dreaded installing the root wing fairings, thinking that it would be tricky. It was far from it - very easy. The fairings towards the back needed a tad bit...
13 Sep 2004 Tools needed to build a RV tail kit
Mike posted this on the Matronics RV-List. A good note. I worked with Mike to build my tail at the Alexander Technical Center - he is a good guy. --> RV-List message posted by: "Michael D...
11 Sep 2004 EZ Pilot Autopilot servo installation
I decided to install the Trio Avionics EZ Pilot autopilot servo inside the fuselage, just under the pilot seat, on the left. Here is a view from the front. Here are all the parts that I...
11 Sep 2004 AOA Flap Limit Switch
I found this on Larry Bowen's site http://bowenaero.com/mt3/archives/2003/10/flap_limit_swit.html Here's how my installation looks: http://www.rv8.ch/article.php?story=20041208204446995...