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Topic: Landing Gear Shimmy on RV8a |
fastpilotrv8
Replies: 15
Views: 15994
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2012 3:07 pm Subject: Landing Gear Shimmy on RV8a |
I on my 2002 RV8a has had the landing gear shimmy has gotten much worse in the last 6 flights . I am running 45 lbs air , no flats spots . The mains are really shaking a lot. anyone with Ideas plea ... |
Topic: Fixed pitch to constant speed |
fastpilotrv8
Replies: 4
Views: 2192
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:33 am Subject: Fixed pitch to constant speed |
I have a RV8a with a IO-360 200hp which is a little heavier than your engine plus I have constant speed prop and have been flying it since 2002. That being said I do keep 25 lb. of lead shot in the ... |
Topic: ev6a for sale |
fastpilotrv8
Replies: 1
Views: 1608
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 7:20 pm Subject: ev6a for sale |
Hey Robert
Is that The RV6a that had the prop strike then a new prop and there are no log books ?
On Mar 26, 2011, at 3:58 PM, Robert Murillo <murillo1099@yahoo.com> wrote:
Lost ... |
Topic: Naples/Southwest Florida RV Pilots |
fastpilotrv8
Replies: 2
Views: 3244
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 8:22 pm Subject: Naples/Southwest Florida RV Pilots |
Dear fellow Florida Pilots:
Are there any RV pilots in Southwest Florida/Naples that fly out on the weekends for those $100 EGGS or for that matter any time. I am a looking for some pilots down ... |
Topic: Looking for a Hangar Naples Florida |
fastpilotrv8
Replies: 2
Views: 1995
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 8:02 pm Subject: Looking for a Hangar Naples Florida |
Hi,
Looking for RV builders in Naples Florida area. I am staying in Naples for the month of March and I am looking for a hangar. So I am hoping some builders in the area may know someone that ha ... |
Topic: Looking for a Hangar Naples Florida |
fastpilotrv8
Replies: 2
Views: 1995
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 5:43 pm Subject: Looking for a Hangar Naples Florida |
I am going to Naples Florida for the month of March and wondering if anybody had any extra hangar space for a RV8. Or maybe you might know someone at Naples APF or at Marco Island airport.
Pleas ... |
Topic: Who Flew Over KU |
fastpilotrv8
Replies: 0
Views: 1087
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 7:53 pm Subject: Who Flew Over KU |
I was at my daughter's graduation in the staduim at the University of
Kansas today and 3 RVs with smoke did a formation fly over. I would
like to say thank you ! I just really added to a perfect ... |
Topic: Looking for temporary hangar space in/near Manhattan, Kansas |
fastpilotrv8
Replies: 1
Views: 1850
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 10:12 pm Subject: Looking for temporary hangar space in/near Manhattan, Kansas |
Try Gatts IFR One Week Training School , I did my IFR training there nice people they might consider it they had a large hangar
Dane
N838RV RV8a
In a message dated 12/31/2008 6:56:4 ... |
Topic: Efis Question |
fastpilotrv8
Replies: 25
Views: 11446
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:34 pm Subject: Efis question |
My 2 1/4" ADI, 2 1/4" Altimeter and 2 1/4" Airspeed is my partial panel. (plus an old battery operator Garmin 95 GPS )
Dane
N838RV
RV8a
In a message dated 9/22/2008 ... |
Topic: Efis Question |
fastpilotrv8
Replies: 25
Views: 11446
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:03 pm Subject: Efis question |
Robert
I am flying my RV and I do agree with Neal's statement below. I do have a 2 1/4 TruTrak ADI with a backup battery plus its own GPS and it works great. It is also nice to have a cro ... |
Topic: Alternator part number? |
fastpilotrv8
Replies: 6
Views: 3148
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:03 pm Subject: Alternator part number? |
Just a FYI have had a B&C and over the five years I have been flying my RV8 all of the bugs were related to B&C and of course it was always my fault.
Well since I just put in a new gl ... |
Topic: MX-20 Install manual |
fastpilotrv8
Replies: 2
Views: 2593
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 3:38 pm Subject: MX-20 Install manual |
Greg
I think I have one but I am not going up to the hangar until Sunday . I you haven't gotten a copy by then call me
my cell 847-727-0026
Dane
N838RV RV8a
In a message d ... |
Topic: Help Alternator stops working at 2000 agl |
fastpilotrv8
Replies: 0
Views: 1467
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 10:17 am Subject: Help Alternator stops working at 2000 agl |
I have been plagued with the intermittent problems for over 6 months. At 1500 to 2000 ft AGL the alternator quits. Sometimes blows the 5 amp circuit breaker that goes to the field, sometimes it ju ... |
Topic: Flying the P-51, crazy Horse |
fastpilotrv8
Replies: 12
Views: 8089
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:40 pm Subject: Flying the P-51, crazy Horse |
Charlie
I have flown Crazy Horse. It was the best money I have ever spent. Lee Lauderback gave me the stick at about 500 ft off the ground and he never asked for it back. Lee coach me throug ... |
Topic: Pullable 60 Amp Breaker |
fastpilotrv8
Replies: 5
Views: 4322
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 3:38 pm Subject: Pullable 60 Amp Breaker |
I had problems blowing the 60 amp circuit breaker in flight only. B&C suggested I tighten down the screws on the 60 amp circuit breaker and check the crimps on the 8 ga wire. (Stiffness of the ... |
Topic: Pullable 60 Amp Breaker |
fastpilotrv8
Replies: 5
Views: 4322
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 7:05 pm Subject: Pullable 60 Amp Breaker |
For what its worth I just through mine away and went to a fuse from B&C . Had to many problems with this breaker. I was on my second one in four years.
Dane Sheahen
RV8a and all Glas ... |
Topic: Factory recall gear leg Ground Clearance |
fastpilotrv8
Replies: 1
Views: 1514
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:33 pm Subject: Factory recall gear leg Ground Clearance |
I have a question . Did I miss something about this nose gear conversion losing some ground clearance? The reason for my concern is that I have a prop that is 2" longer than Vans recommends. ... |
Topic: Needed: Artificial Horizon |
fastpilotrv8
Replies: 5
Views: 2329
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 5:12 am Subject: Needed: Artificial Horizon |
I have a artificial Horizon I just removed from my RV8a that works fine . I Just up graded to OP Technologies Glass panel
contact me if interested at 847-727-0026
Dane Sheahen
N838RV RV8a ... |
Topic: RV Instruments |
fastpilotrv8
Replies: 2
Views: 1809
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:41 pm Subject: RV Instruments |
Look at Op Technologies, they are Boeing Vendors they now stuff. Viper Jet uses OP. I am presently installing mine in an 4 year old RV8
Dane Sheahen
N838RV RV8a
Fastpilotrv8@aol.com ([em ... |
Topic: Panel Face Overlay, Paint or Powder Coating? |
fastpilotrv8
Replies: 3
Views: 1896
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 6:49 am Subject: Panel Face Overlay, Paint or Powder Coating? |
On my quest for my rebuild of my RV8a panel to all electric plane (OP Technologies) I have another question. Although I have seen thousands of RV, I have not studied the finished panel face. I ha ... |
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