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Jan Eggenfellner
  • 45, Male
  • Edgewater, FL
  • United States
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The RV-12 miracle

Started Dec 19, 2011 0 Replies

Before you read this prop test information about my Viking RV-12, I thought I would inject my impression of the Viking engine. Take-off is out of this world. Climb is over 1,000 fpm. You have to be…Continue

I don't need this, so I will not subject myself to it :)

Started this discussion. Last reply by Christopher Lucier Aug 22, 2011. 3 Replies

  Jan,I have noticed a spike in promotional type posts in my forums in the last day or so by yourself.  I know we have discussed this on at least two other occasions, that you cannot use the forums…Continue

Flying the RV-12 Viking

Started Aug 21, 2011 0 Replies

Wow, time to write this down. Time to write down the experience of visiting with Ron and Wife north of Georgia a few days ago to fly their Viking RV-12.What an experience. True hospitality with…Continue

Morning coffee additions.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Donald Lee Schwanke Sep 13, 2011. 15 Replies

Here is the tread for anyone wanting to share whT plans they have for their project for the day. I will be posting Viking / 12  related stuff but it is really for you 12 builders that are having…Continue

 

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Jan Eggenfellner replied to Larry Sallee's discussion E-mail from Ken Scott at Van'
"Nothing will change the fact that the Viking is overall a much better value than the Rotax.  It is smoother running, has more power, is easier to install, has a 24/7 forum for any questions, has a good track record with over 550 hr trouble free…"
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The RV-12 miracle

Before you read this prop test information about my Viking RV-12, I thought I would inject my impression of the Viking engine. Take-off is out of this world. Climb is over 1,000 fpm. You have to be in this plane to experience the thrill of flying behind the Viking engine. I had a chance to fly the Viking RV N97HV for about four hours the past two days. Warp Drive sent me a high taper prop for testing. It is a 68" diameter ground adjustable. I started with 15 degrees pitch and takeoff roll was a…See More
Dec 19, 2011
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Nov 30, 2011
Jan Eggenfellner replied to 12Town Admin's discussion Pre-made Canopy Fairing
"One way would be to sand it dull on the inside.  Then buy, West System epoxy resin at a boat supply store.  Also get their black tint and tint it after mixing it.  Brush it on the inside of the part and it will be a structural coat…"
Nov 30, 2011
Jan Eggenfellner replied to Brenda Smith's discussion Interior Pianting
"I would use flat black anywhere there is a chance of reflection up into the canopy. Not fun to have another instrument panel reflected back from the canopy. Be careful with paint fumes close to the acrylic canopy material. Other than this, go to…"
Nov 1, 2011
Donald Lee Schwanke and Jan Eggenfellner are now friends
Oct 4, 2011
Jan Eggenfellner replied to Donald Lee Schwanke's discussion New Photos of the Viking Powered RV12
"Yours will be nicer:). Plenty of upgrades from the first 25 engines. I have the first engine ever, and it is perfect, sought not be big deal. The next Rav-12 engines will have:  0.875" longer engine mount, 3 chamber quiet exhaust with…"
Oct 2, 2011
Donald Lee Schwanke replied to Jan Eggenfellner's discussion Morning coffee additions.
"Well, sometimes too much time on your hands is a bad thing.  I added a photo of what I would like to model my cowling for the Viking around.  Some suspended eyeballs in the centers of the eye holes, and a little lipstick and teeth in the…"
Sep 13, 2011
Donald Lee Schwanke replied to Jan Eggenfellner's discussion Morning coffee additions.
"Coffee done, got to get with the projects.  Finishing up the annual on the Ercoupe comes first, then finish the seat alteration I am playing with.  My short inseam made me unable to push the rudder and brakes flear to the floor, this…"
Sep 12, 2011
Donald Lee Schwanke replied to Jan Eggenfellner's discussion Morning coffee additions.
"Looking like finishing up putting the brake lines, installing the parking brake, and bleeding the brakes is the first order of business after my cup of coffee is done."
Sep 8, 2011
Donald Lee Schwanke replied to Jan Eggenfellner's discussion Morning coffee additions.
"Today will be consumed putting the flaperon controls back in the fuselage.  I guess it is necessary, but I just hated to take all those properly torqued, hard to reach bolts out after carefully putting them in.  I just hate to take…"
Sep 6, 2011
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Aug 26, 2011
Christopher Lucier replied to Jan Eggenfellner's discussion Morning coffee additions.
"sitting in KPHL drinking my Coffee crossing my fingers I can get out of her and back to Phoenix today before the storm hits. Hope everyone (and their planes are safe!"
Aug 26, 2011
Jan Eggenfellner posted a blog post

Testing the Viking Engine

 For Viking it is important for us to do the right testing. We do not need people, that we don't know, to tell us what to test, how to test or that we are irresponsible because we don't test the way they feel the engine should be tested. I know from experience, that there are several more tests to do, in addition to the gearbox. Those that are not familiar with these engines, but pretend to be, have no idea of the relationship of all the components that make this work. You could have the…See More
Aug 25, 2011
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Testing the Viking Engine

Posted on August 25, 2011 at 11:54am 0 Comments

 

For Viking it is important for us to do the right testing. We do not need people, that we don't know, to tell us what to test, how to test or that we are irresponsible because we don't test the way they feel the engine should be tested. I know from experience, that there are several more tests to do, in addition to the gearbox. Those that are not…
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Air Venture Viking RV-12 display

Posted on July 17, 2011 at 7:07pm 0 Comments

There will not be an RV-12 with a Viking engine at Oshkosh this year.  However, there will be 3 Viking powered aircraft flying all the way from Florida.  I guess, if they all make it, the engine must do OK :)  In any event, please come and see us outside at booth 255, between the large 4 exhibit buildings.  We will have an RV-12 engine giveaway to the first person bringing in 25 sales leads, ending in sales.  So, if you round up 25 sales, your Viking is free.

 

Jan

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At 5:48pm on August 21, 2011, Dennis Mitchell. said…

Thanks for the welcome Jan.  You should plan a trip to Oz - the recreational aviation scene here is very active and its a great place to fly - generally benign weather (no howling Kansas winds or tornados) and the highest mountain we have is under 8,000 ft. I know of more than a few people here watching progress on the Viking engine very closely. Of course, you could tuck an engine under your arm when you come and save me the freight cost . . . . he he.

Cheers, Mitch

 
 
 

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