If you want to build just to build, don’t worry about any of the options.
If you want to fly and you can afford the premade angle kit, do that one first.
Then, if you can afford the finished spars, get those.
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- Fri Jan 08, 2021 1:00 pm
- Forum: Sonex
- Topic: Prebuilt Spars worth the expense?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5569
Re: Getting ready
Enjoy the journey!! If you’re going to look over his airplane and plans, have him explain how the plans work and how you read measurements. They’re easy to understand and well done but at first glance some people don’t understand the logic. Not much to it! If they have the time and offer, a quick de...
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 12:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Getting ready
- Replies: 29
- Views: 8893
Re: Heating (again)
I’m in the same boat as Robbie and Ron. Battery heated clothes and elements seems like a good solution for the Sonex. I purchased a Milwaukee battery heated coat from Home Depot and that, combined with wool socks and an insulated hat, keep me plenty warm. I’m comfortable flying into the mid 20’s and...
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 12:55 pm
- Forum: Sonex
- Topic: Heating (again)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4299
Re: Aerovee Turbo Perfomance Question
Ryan, I do remember mine getting hotter at higher altitudes as well the few times I tested the turbo between 7,000-9,500'. I only flew up there a few times but mine ran hotter as well. I don't recall oil ever being an issue, but in order to keep the CHTs reasonable (I seem to recall they ran 20-30 d...
- Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:58 pm
- Forum: Aerovee
- Topic: Aerovee Turbo Perfomance Question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4728
Re: Aerovee Turbo Perfomance Question
I used the Prince P-Tip prop that's recommended for the turbo. I believe it was 54x50 size. I really like the Prince products (they're works of art) and Lonnie Prince is a great guy to work with!
- Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:26 pm
- Forum: Aerovee
- Topic: Aerovee Turbo Perfomance Question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4728
Re: Aerovee Turbo Perfomance Question
For what it's worth, when I was flying the turbo I had no trouble holding climb or takeoff power (35" or 40" MAP) up to 8,000-10,000'. I'm not sure where the critical altitude is on that setup but holding power wasn't a problem. I remember climbing up to 10,000' MSL and if I added power I ...
- Sun Dec 27, 2020 9:40 pm
- Forum: Aerovee
- Topic: Aerovee Turbo Perfomance Question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4728
Re: Sight Gauge and Other stuff
Glad all is well with you and Katie, Bob! Hopefully you’ll have her ready for a lot of flying in 2021!
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 4:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sight Gauge and Other stuff
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1822
Re: Gust Lock
I’ve never had any issue with using the lap belt to secure the stick. I pull the stick all the way back, secure the seat belt and then pull it tight to lock the stick full aft. It’s always worked for me!
Re: MGL SP-6 & SP-7
John, For what it’s worth, I don’t believe there is a “perfect” location for the sensors but most people have reported good luck (no issues) by mounting them in the tailcone just behind the baggage area. There are several cross members at the top of the “box” where the curved upper fuselage meets th...
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 11:51 pm
- Forum: Onex
- Topic: MGL SP-6 & SP-7
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4387
Re: Prince P-tip Carbon Fiber Propeller with AeroVee
You are correct. I have installed a Jabiru 3300 engine on my airplane and have that prop left over.
- Tue Sep 15, 2020 12:07 pm
- Forum: Aerovee
- Topic: Prince P-tip Carbon Fiber Propeller with AeroVee
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5898
