18 Feb 2005 Elevator Trim Tab bracket
The standard Van's elevator trim tab bracket does not allow the trim system to go full out without rubbing on the elevator skin. So, instead of cutting more on the elevator skin, I changed the...
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This little site will document the progress on the building and flying of a Van’s RV-8 experimental aircraft. You will find images, tips, tricks and techniques that I have learned and from others on the net.
HB-YMM Experimental Homebuilt Van’s Aircraft RV-8
17 Feb 2005 A Forced Landing
I found this on a great website: http://www.sdsefi.com/rv12.htm 02/07/05 A Forced Landing On January 22/05 we were conducting leaning experiments with the WMS wideband AFR monitor and turbocharger compressor temperature measurements with the stainless backplate installed, on a...
30 Jan 2005 LuK dual mass flywheel
This is the type of flywheel used in the Eggenfellner engine. I got this from http://www.luk.de/content/en/products/productinformation/clutches/zms_sv/zms_lv/zms_lv.jsp ...
13 Jan 2005 Front control stick and grip
I installed the stick grip onto the control. Here are some photos. This hole is for the grip cabling to exit near the bottom of the stick. The exit is actually just at the place where...
12 Jan 2005 Battery rack in the tail
Here's a couple of pictures showing how the battery area behind the baggage compartment looks. Here is the bottom of the battery tray showing the bolts that hold the brass bar onto the top. This is...
11 Jan 2005 Mounting the Heater
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. The Eggenfellner Subaru...
09 Jan 2005 Com Antenna installation
The com antenna installation went without a problem. I spent more time trying to find the "perfect" place for it than actually installing it. In the end I decided to put it just a bit...
01 Jan 2005 Sensors included with Eggenfellner Package
Update: 20210918 I ended up removing the Eggenfellner Subaru engine and replacing it with a Lycoming. Any post that references the Eggenfellner or the Subaru should be there only as an example of what not...
23 Dec 2004 Eggenfellner Subaru Oil Filter
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. Thanks Dave, I...
21 Dec 2004 Cogsdill Burraway Deburring tool
I love tools and seem to buy just about everything I see that looks interesting to see if I like it. Anyway, I saw a reference to a deburring tool call "Burraway" in the archives of one...
19 Dec 2004 Tiny elevator horn cracks
Dominik told me he had cracks on his elevator horns, and suggested I check mine. Sure enough, I had cracks too. I took the elevators to an aviation welding shop, and he said he could...
15 Dec 2004 Montmollin Painting dudes
Here's a picture of the guy that runs the paint shop I used here in Montmollin. He's done all my priming and the interior. The exterior will probably be done at a regular aviation paint...
15 Dec 2004 Floor cutout for control column mount
The plans show that the floors have to be installed before the control column mounts, which is not really very convenient. I decided to make a little brace for the floors next to the control...
10 Dec 2004 Polishing the airplane
RV-List message posted by: "Amit Dagan" Listers, A few days ago I started a thread about polishing the aluminum skins of RVs. I specifically requested reasons for and against it. Most responds were unanimous about how beautiful a...
09 Dec 2004 Running wires in the fuselage
Wiring does not really show up too well in pictures, but just to get a feel for the status, I've shot some photos of various bits of wire that have been run. I'm labeling the wires...
09 Dec 2004 The rear seat detail
Here are some pictures of the rear seat. Notice that I added an extra rivet at the extreme left and right to help hold the aluminium down better. Here is how I did the side support,...
06 Dec 2004 Static and Pitot patching
The OD of the static lines and the pitot line is about 0.25", and connecting them to each other is something that I didn't find mentioned in the Van's book. I've read somewhere that you...
22 Nov 2004 Experience Using Sikaflex for Canopy Installation
Gluing the tip up canopy on my 9A has been a real learning experience that I'd like to share with everyone. Several builders have sent me questions about the procedure since a note that I posted...
21 Nov 2004 Ray Allen Company Stick grips
I bought a G307 stick grip for the front, and a G101 for the rear. I don't plan on doing much flying with anyone in the back, but just in case. The Ray Allen grips...
21 Nov 2004 Electric system design discussion
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. My engine requires...
19 Nov 2004 Trim position indicator panel cutouts
I cut out the holes for the trim indicators. They are going to be installed in the right side of the panel, in the bit that is riveted to the fuselage. Everything marked, and the corner...
18 Nov 2004 More panel cutouts
Today I cut out the holes for the Trio avionics EZ Pilot autopilot, and the Blue Mountain EFIS/Lite. I bit ballsy on the EFIS cutout, since I don't have it, and who knows - I...
18 Nov 2004 B&C Super-Flex Battery Lead terminals
I bought some B&C Super-Flex Battery Leads from here: http://www.bandc.biz/cgi-bin/ez-catalog/cat_display.cgi?26X358218 They are AWG 4 welding cable with some ring terminals connected to the end, with a dab of heat shrink to protect the terminal. Very well...
18 Nov 2004 Matco Parking Brake Valve
I bought a used Matco Parking brake from e-bay, IIRC, and originally thought that I would not install it. This was because the various connectors that it seemed to require to hook it up was...
16 Nov 2004 Static air lines
I hooked up the static lines today. It was not a big deal at all, which was no big surprise. I had to use a heat gun to warm up the tubes so that I...