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  Topic: SureFly
bhoppe2

Replies: 2
Views: 3796

PostForum: RV10-List   Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 5:43 am   Subject: SureFly
I recently installed a SureFly ignition in place of the left mag on my RV10. I also installed the iSTART system. Although I had several emails back and forth, I found the most efficient way to learn ...
  Topic: Tempest Spark Plugs
bhoppe2

Replies: 9
Views: 5212

PostForum: RV10-List   Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 7:26 pm   Subject: Tempest Spark Plugs
I pulled my Champion spark plugs today with about 100 hours on them. Every one of them was bad with unmeasurably high resistance. Ordered Tempest today. Several friends with much more experience th ...
  Topic: Gust Lock Reviews
bhoppe2

Replies: 12
Views: 11404

PostForum: RV10-List   Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 5:02 pm   Subject: Gust Lock Reviews
I have the Antisplat Aero gust lock. It is easy to install and works well. Connects to control stick several inches below the stick grip. A gage is included, which tells you where to mount the atta ...
  Topic: Oshkosh Dinner?
bhoppe2

Replies: 6
Views: 5116

PostForum: RV10-List   Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 9:04 am   Subject: Oshkosh Dinner?
Bob,

I was not sure if we would make it today or not. There were 4 of us in my RV-10. Counting a friend who is driving in today, please add 6 to your headcount including 3 same kids.

Bruce Hop ...
  Topic: Removing cylinder head flashing
bhoppe2

Replies: 12
Views: 9464

PostForum: RV10-List   Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2017 2:38 pm   Subject: Removing cylinder head flashing
Kelly,
I have looked at the Anti-Splat cowl flap. What caught my interest is your comment about "putting 1/2" deflector in front of the louvers". Please describe this deflector in a ...
  Topic: Prop Problems
bhoppe2

Replies: 26
Views: 18456

PostForum: RV10-List   Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2017 4:59 am   Subject: Prop Problems
As I mentioned last night, the governor supplied by Vans with the Hartzell prop needs at least 2000 rpm to control the prop. That is what Hartzell told me and is absolutely true. 1700 rpm does not w ...
  Topic: Prop Problems
bhoppe2

Replies: 26
Views: 18456

PostForum: RV10-List   Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2017 7:21 pm   Subject: Prop Problems
Vernon,

I had a similar problem with my Hartzell prop. I checked all the same items, talked to 2 A&P's, and finally called Hartzell. They immediately told me what was wrong.

At what spee ...
  Topic: windscreen
bhoppe2

Replies: 3
Views: 3025

PostForum: RV10-List   Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 5:48 pm   Subject: windscreen
Bryan,


I deleted all my windows from my Vans order and bought all from Cee Bailey, including the windshield.  I looked at that metal fairing from ML Blue Skunkworks, but decided it looked crude. ...
  Topic: "Magnetic Anomaly" - Degauss rear seatbelt cables
bhoppe2

Replies: 3
Views: 3476

PostForum: RV10-List   Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2016 7:42 am   Subject: Re:
I had the same problem with the magnetometer mounted in my RV-10 tailcone using the SteinAir bracket. A cheap magnetic compass would swing when moved along the outside of the tailcone. At first, I p ...
  Topic: Heavy Duty Gas Struts
bhoppe2

Replies: 22
Views: 17798

PostForum: RV10-List   Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 2:04 pm   Subject: Heavy Duty Gas Struts
I reversed my gas springs this morning to be installed rod down as recommended by Bansbach. I now have cushioning at the end of the opening stroke. With the rod end connected to the door as specifie ...
  Topic: Heavy Duty Gas Struts
bhoppe2

Replies: 22
Views: 17798

PostForum: RV10-List   Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 4:08 pm   Subject: Heavy Duty Gas Struts
With the stroke and length I ordered from Bansbach, the strut is at full open stroke just when the hinges run out of travel. The struts supplied by Vans are too long for the application. If you calc ...
  Topic: Heavy Duty Gas Struts
bhoppe2

Replies: 22
Views: 17798

PostForum: RV10-List   Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 6:53 pm   Subject: Heavy Duty Gas Struts
I managed to break the plastic clevis on one of the Vans supplied gas struts. The stroke of the standard gas struts is too long, at least for my plane making them very difficult to install without un ...
  Topic: Vent Install Aerosport OH Console
bhoppe2

Replies: 8
Views: 6636

PostForum: RV10-List   Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2015 6:41 pm   Subject: Re: Vent Install Aerosport OH Console
I installed the SteinAir vents after the overhead console was bonded to the canopy and clear coated. Of course, the openings were cut to size beforehand.

I made a tool to tighten the nuts inside ...
  Topic: Windshield install & defrost fans
bhoppe2

Replies: 2
Views: 2608

PostForum: RV10-List   Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 6:39 am   Subject: Re: Windshield install & defrost fans
I bought two of these fans and grilles from Amazon (see below) and installed them so that they are centered between the IP and sub panel and evenly spaced right and left. They are wired to run contin ...
  Topic: ACS Door Locks
bhoppe2

Replies: 6
Views: 6027

PostForum: RV10-List   Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2015 4:41 pm   Subject: Re: ACS Door Locks
I agree with William. Vans included a longer cam that replaces the one that comes with the lock. I ended up making one so that I could embed a disk magnet in it and then installed a reed switch in th ...
 
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