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I agree with Bryan. Once the AeroVee is broken in, overheating on the ground tends to be a very rare event. The Jabiru 3300 is much more prone to cylinder head temps during prolonged idle than the AeroVee is. Unless it's an unusually hot day or you're idling way over 1000-1200 rpm for some reason, y...

I'm a little curious on the damage of the Sonex pictured above. The left axle is obviously broke but how did the damage occur on the right wheel pant? It looks like the wheel pant itself was dragged on the top surface, perhaps by a broken weldment holding the wheel pant bracket in place?

First, congratulations on the purchase of a very nice looking airplane! I hope you’re very happy with the Sonex and enjoy it as much as the rest of us! Everyone is going to have different ideas on a tool kit so you will have to use your best judgement but in general, only bring stuff you’ll actually...

I agree with Dale...that is a beautiful looking Sonex and I hope it's exactly what you are hoping it will be! There is a lot to consider when purchasing a Sonex and I know it's easy to focus on the engine, which I will certainly discuss, but as for the airframe itself, a few things to consider: - Lo...

I tend to agree...it looks like simple scratches in the coating to me as well. Can you catch the scratch/crack with a fingernail? You may be able to use an emery cloth or some fine sandpaper to sand down the scratch and see if it disappears, and if you get to the metal, prime and paint that spot for...

Is Waiex middle small rudder too small for tailbeacon? Good question and one I was thinking about as well. Originally I was thinking about a Tailbeacon X as well for simplicity and was contemplating a redesigned upper rudder cap that could keep the Tailbeacon X in a vertical position, with the poss...

Nice pics Bryan, I was seriously considering a Tailbeacon X and the AV-20 but was also struggling with where to install the tailbeacon. I was about to modify the rudder and make a new upper cap when I decided to go a different route. I also tried the AV-20 in my panel but it doesn’t like the stock p...

The Waiex looks great! I’d love to see more pictures of the firewall forward someday.

Great work!

Environmental factors make a big difference on my Waiex as well. In addition to engine temperature changes (cylinder head temp and oil temp mainly), outside air temperature can affect my cruise speeds to 5+ mph or more between summer and winter seasons. Now that your engine is broken in Bryan, be re...

Great video and thank you for sharing! I’m glad you’re enjoying your new airplane. Keep us updated on your progress!

Thanks again!

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