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Re: Stuck Throttle - Aerovee Aero Injector

Yes, my throttle stuck in the wo position and I hit a snow bank before I could stop. It cost me a prop. The cable was smaller than the replacement and it would buckle between the throttle arm and the cable sheath without pushing the cable at all. The heaver cable solved the problem. I am also using...
by mike.smith
Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:41 pm
 
Forum: Aerovee
Topic: Stuck Throttle - Aerovee Aero Injector
Replies: 14
Views: 5807

Re: Sonex Canopy

I guess I will be the first to agree with the original post. I think the canopy frame is one of the weaker parts of the sonex airframe design. Yes, it does what it has to but in my opinion it is very flimsy, can't be opened up in a brisk wind without risking breaking the canopy, and is not in the l...
by mike.smith
Sat Nov 07, 2015 7:20 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sonex Canopy
Replies: 47
Views: 20670

Re: new AeroVee seems tight

I would also triple check your end play now that everything is assembled. You wouldn't be the first person to end up with the end play too tight following the assembly manual steps. Keith #554 That was going to be my suggestion as well. You can get a rough check by just pushing and pulling the prob...
by mike.smith
Fri Nov 06, 2015 10:48 pm
 
Forum: Aerovee
Topic: new AeroVee seems tight
Replies: 15
Views: 7281

Re: Metal shavings on rocker cover gasket

I'm almost positive the metal is from inside the engine. It would be wishful thinking on my part to think otherwise :-), especially after 3 consecutive disappointing oil analysis reports that seem to be getting worse. My last analysis only had 9 hours on the oil and had more iron than the previous ...
by mike.smith
Fri Nov 06, 2015 10:42 pm
 
Forum: Aerovee
Topic: Metal shavings on rocker cover gasket
Replies: 11
Views: 6981

Re: oil

I'm using the Valvoline VR1 20w-50 non synthetic called for in the Aerovee manual. Not too expensive by the case on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Valvoline-822347-20W-50-Racing-Motor/dp/B00DJ4FIPQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1446659307&sr=8-1&keywords=Valvoline+VR1+20w-50 About $6 a quart. S...
by mike.smith
Wed Nov 04, 2015 10:46 pm
 
Forum: Aerovee
Topic: oil
Replies: 9
Views: 3219

Re: Oshkosh accident

fastj22 wrote:Ouch,
John's not the only one to land a Subsonex on its belly.

http://www.durangoherald.com/article/20 ... 29521/-1/s


That's the same first customer-built SubSonex featured on the Sonex web page. Bummer. I hope it's repairable. Glad everyone is safe.
by mike.smith
Thu Oct 29, 2015 11:48 pm
 
Forum: SubSonex
Topic: Oshkosh Incident
Replies: 24
Views: 27353

Re: Nav/Strobe Lights

I found the post I made some time ago, after posing this question to Mel, the "Ask the DAR" guy in Kitplanes. ============ Michael, Thanks for your question. It is a common one. First off, let's get clear the distinction between "Standard", and "Experimental Amateur-Built&qu...
by mike.smith
Wed Oct 28, 2015 9:21 am
 
Forum: Onex
Topic: Nav/Strobe Lights
Replies: 31
Views: 17465

Re: Nav/Strobe Lights

The experimental lighting manufacturers often make two versions of their position/strobe lights: TSO'd and non-TSO'd. For experimentals, position/strobe lights are one of the few areas in the FAR's that are required to be TSO'd if used at night (daytime you can do whatever you want). I'm not making...
by mike.smith
Wed Oct 28, 2015 8:58 am
 
Forum: Onex
Topic: Nav/Strobe Lights
Replies: 31
Views: 17465

Re: Nav/Strobe Lights

Thanks for the clarification Mike; I'll have to dig out the specs I received from AeroLED and bump it with the requirements. Pretty sure I will be ok. I think I'll start hitting up the FSDO next time one of the inspectors is in town doing a FAA wings presentation. Never to early to get them "p...
by mike.smith
Wed Oct 28, 2015 12:12 am
 
Forum: Onex
Topic: Nav/Strobe Lights
Replies: 31
Views: 17465

Re: ambient temperature inside the cowing

kmwoody wrote:Where did you guys have the probes located in the cowl?

Ken W


Mine was in the area of the starter, behind the engine.
by mike.smith
Sun Oct 25, 2015 9:09 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ambient temperature inside the cowing
Replies: 6
Views: 2292
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