Ron...a picture's worth 1000 words...thanks, and I need a few more words: I take it the shoulder of the screws is what penetrates the TT and bushes, and both the CF tube and the embedded and threaded
Ron, I first want to acknowledge you for taking the time and effort to respond to my queries with such a thoughtful and nuanced explanation of what you've done and why. Your willingness to do so crea
FYI, Ken Hill posted several photos of his ship on the matronics photoshare about a year ago. His build appears to have been truly outstanding...a "10" by my measure...and gives some perspective to t
The ergonomics of the location of the fuel selector as called for in the manual seem to be less than optimal. I'm wondering if anyone has changed its location(?)...say to the top of the tunnel where
Ira, Would that be an FS20? Is there is source here in US? Fred -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.
Jim, What with the recent discussion of tailplane issues and my need to address mis-aligned TP13 bushes, I came across your post in 2006. After reading resultant posts on your thread, I'm curious how
Wow!...first I'd heard of that...Would that have been a TP14 or a pip pin? Fred -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.
Nigel...very sweet (KISS) solution...one question: Why castellated nuts rather than nylocs? Also.. What material(s) did you use for your "discs" and "saddles"? Fred -- This message has been scanned f
Thanks Terry, As a consequence of previous posts which highlight the problems caused by swarf from the penetrations one makes in the tank(s), I've been particularly careful in this regard. For exampl
It's always been a mystery to me how the company evolved from the vision and accomplishments of Ivan into the chicanery of Keith Wilson. Some historical perspective from someone who has some knowledg
Steve...thanks so much for staying on this topic...everytime I reread my original post, it sounds cockier and cockier, much to my chagrin. I take it that your "burble" was found to have been caused b
Carl, I note in Acft. Spruce Cat. that the only "aviation kit type filter" is not recommended for auto fuel; do you recall the name brand and model # of what you're using? Fred
I understand that some builders have vented the tank and the sight gauge to the top of the fuel filler pipe, taking care that the precise location will not allow fuel being added to inadvertantly flo
Far be it for me, a humble late-builder, to chime in on this very technical discussion thread; nonetheless, in the spirit of "open source communication" with its underlying premise that an optimal so