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Posted by David on January 23, 2012 at 9:08am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Has anyone had issues putting the washer and nut on the tub valve stem?
I have one wheel together, but the other one doesn't have enough thread for the nut to bite.
Posted by Ronald A. Russ on November 25, 2011 at 7:45pm 1 Comment 1 Like
Flew the RV12 Viking for 2.1 hours today. Started out with a pitch of 13.5 degrees. Ran full throttle at an average of 5,600 RPM going North, South East West for about three minutes in each direction. I flew until there was no longer an increase in speed. Averaged altitude was 5,100 MSL. All speed were recorded in each direction and average out to 135.5 MPH. Coolant temp stayed around 200 degrees f.
Ran second test with a pitch of 15 degrees. RPM averaged out to 5,300. …
Continue Posted by Ronald A. Russ on November 20, 2011 at 8:56pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Brenda: Use the existing 1/4 return you installed going to the fuel tank. You shorten the forward line in the cockpit area and connect it to the manifold. If you can email me at russra@windstream.net. Its easier than trying to go through 12 town every time I email. Ron
Posted by Ronald A. Russ on November 19, 2011 at 8:32pm 1 Comment 3 Likes
Before flying today I took two 5 gallon fuel containers to my local Kroger fuel station. Got my .03 discount and purchased 10 gallons at $3.17 for 87 ethanol. Topped off airplane and prepared to fly. Takeoff is always exciting as by the time I have full throttle I'm in the air. I love it when I look down at the terminal about 250 feet above it and look at the guys standing outside watching and listing to my takeoff. Its very quiet. I cruised over five of the local airports at 4500 msl…
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12Town is an online community for active builders and pilots of the Vans Aircraft RV-12 light-sport aircraft. Its purpose is to promote and share the activities of the builders and flyers of this wonderful aircraft. We are not affiliated with Vans Aircraft. Members are encouraged to post pictures, videos and stories that would be of value to…
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Started by chuck peterson in Building Mods. Last reply by Brenda Smith on Wednesday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone out there have an electrical schematic for the RV 12 using the old ( Dynon 180 ) avionics package? Vans are not shipping the new sky view system and will not ship the old system. Alas, I…Continue
Started by clint hoese in Building Mods. Last reply by clint hoese on Tuesday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
After a long wait i have the kit for the horizontal stabilizer tips on the RV-12 if you are interested let me know and i will get a set out to you. the kit includes,2 ABS tips2 mounting platesall…Continue
Started by 12Town Admin in 3rd Party Products or the RV-12. Last reply by Torsten Leibold Jan 3. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Carl Eldridge (cpecom02@hotmail.com) makes Plexiglas rear windows for the RV-12. The benefit is that gasoline won't damage this (Lexan can be ruined by even a small amount!) I understand the price…Continue
Started by Donald Lee Schwanke in For Sale Dec 31, 2011. 0 Replies 1 Like
For those like me that don't pay much attention to the details, there is a symbol below the photos on this site, when you click on that it blows the photo up to where you can really see it Try it,…Continue
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