21 Aug 2005 Different types of “Molex” pins
While trying to get my strobes hooked up I discovered that there are at least two different types of "Molex" pins. I needed to replace some on one of the wires connecting the rear strobe,...
Author: Mickey
20 Aug 2005 Skybolt Fasteners for the Cowl
I bought the skybolt fastener kit for the cowling. It was kind of expensive (about 250 USD). I got only the firewall part - I plan to use hinges for the horizontal top to bottom...
19 Aug 2005 NACA Vents for Cowl exit
From Robert Paisley - Here is a good source of NACA vents for the bottom of the cowl. Robert used the 4"x9"x1" (C42-017) model: http://www.chassisshop.com/pdf/fabrication.pdf ...
18 Aug 2005 Elevator balance
I asked Van's about balancing the elevators, and they recommended just putting the counterweights on, and not worrying about balancing it. A bit to heavy is apparently not a problem. Ideally, the elevators would be perfectly balanced. If the...
14 Aug 2005 Fuel pumps and filter
I've been trying to figure out the best place to install the fuel pumps and filters for several months. I had the following goals: Maximize head pressure on the pump inlet Minimize heat on the unpressurized sections...
14 Aug 2005 Using lock nuts on fuel pumps
My fuel pumps came with what look like brass nuts and a split lock washer. I've read that these split lock washers are not recommended in an aviation application. I would like to replace these...
10 Aug 2005 Muffler Mount 3
Here are the tabs I had welded to the muffler. Also, the bracket that will attach these mufflers to the lord mounts in the fuselage. Here are my detailed engineering drawings. Here is the bracket mounted to...
08 Aug 2005 Canopy stop
I had been using a plunger type canopy stop, but I recently saw something cool on a few RV8s - a kind of cam shaped canopy stop. The advantage of the cam shaped canopy stop is...
04 Aug 2005 Cool stuff from Oshkosh 2005
I did see a few really cool things at Oshkosh 2005. It was my first trip there, and I have to say it was really good. Here is some stuff that I saw that I liked:...
03 Aug 2005 Flying Attitude
A great article from Doug Rozendaal: --> RV-List message posted by: "Doug Rozendaal" >> --> RV-List message posted by: linn walters Snip >> >> with crosswinds. The plane was the same, but I wasn't. Best of luck, >> Linn >> Linn, You are correct,...
27 Jul 2005 Exhaust pipe re-sizing 2
Close up of one of the welds. This is the area I trimmed. Here is the swivel ball welded on. Update:If I were doing this again, I would not use this type of swivel ball. See...
22 Jul 2005 Garlic – the toxic shock
The reason garlic is so toxic, the sulphone hydroxyl ion penetrates the blood-brain barrier, just like DMSO, and is a specific poison for higher-life forms and brain cells. We discovered this, much to our horror, when I (Bob...
20 Jul 2005 Glastar Header Tank Leak
Header tank leak Gregory Allmann This past weekend I had an experience that i felt I should pass on. I have an Eggenfellner Subaru engine in my Glastar. I installed a 6 gallon header tank behind the seats...
19 Jul 2005 Brake lines for the Grove gear
This is a continuation of the original article on Wheels and Brakes. I was not too comfortable with the short aluminium tubes that hooked up the brakes to the Grove gear. You can see photos of...
15 Jul 2005 Propeller balancing
Information from Chris on the subaruaircraft yahoo list about balancing the MT Propeller. Where should the small weights be attached? To the spinner backplate, make sure that the bolt clears everything. Use AN3 bolts, 1” washers and...
15 Jul 2005 Defroster
On 14 Jul 2005, at 12:05, Mickey wrote: >> I'm thinking about a kind of defrost vent in the >> glare shield. I think a couple of PC muffin fans >> would be perfect, but before I...
05 Jul 2005 Canopy Skirt 1 – initial fitting
The canopy skirt is supposed to be one of the more difficult parts of the project. Now that the canopy is glued on, it's time to bite the bullet and start on the skirt. One...
03 Jul 2005 fuel pressure calibration
To: subaruaircraft@yahoogroups.com From: "Robert P." Date: Sun, 03 Jul 2005 02:01:09 GMT Pete Krok has been experimenting with fuel pressure settings on his supercharged single cam. He is using a wideband O2 monitor to check the resultant a/f...
01 Jul 2005 MT Propeller sensor and slip ring bracket – 2
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 first time...
30 Jun 2005 Exhaust pipe re-sizing
The exhaust system as delivered didn't fit right. The pipes came down too low, and were too wide. I've cut them, and now I need to get them welded. Here are all the parts that will get...
30 Jun 2005 Removing radiators
The radiators needed to come off, since there is an upgrade for them. I'll need to mail these back, which will cost an arm and a leg. Shipping from CH to the USA is about...
28 Jun 2005 Parachute links
I'll probably be wearing a parachute and helmet when I do the flight testing - just in case. Here are some links to suppliers and information: http://www.butlerparachutes.com/ http://www.strongparachutes.com/ http://www.softieparachutes.com/ http://www.nationalparachute.com/page2.html http://www.pia.com/silver/ShopInfo.htm...
27 Jun 2005 FIPS – form in place sealing – with Proseal
Sounds eerily similiar to a widely used technique on many access panels installed on the nations combat aircraft. It is known as FIPS...
27 Jun 2005 Canopy, final touch ups, page 6
Continued from Canopy, page 5 My first attempt at gluing turned out to be cosmetically a bit of a mess. Structurally, it is sound, but I didn't want to look at black boogers every time I...
27 Jun 2005 Instrument panel labels
I contracted with Aircraft Simulators to do some labels for my panel. I did the design in Visio, and sent them both Visio and GIF files. The results are excellent. The panels turned out exactly...