Got my engine mounts and muffler back today, just look at that shine!  (Photo posted in the photo section).  Typical of a stainless polish job, it is more attractive than chrome even, and should brighten up my engine compartment.

As you can see by the photos, I received my Viking engine!  Sure is nice to be able to look it overand prepare things for its mounting.  I sent off the muffler and engine mounts to a professional polishing company who will make them all look like they are chrome!  I have heard this will add at least 3-5 knots to top speed and give me bragging rights to those who did not polish them..

My Viking engine made it in to the local shipper terminal Friday morning.  I asked them if I could pick it up, they declined, and will deliver it Monday.  I would have had a much better weekend if I could have been petting it here at my house.

  I am not aware of a TFR so 12Town members post your status of your project as of January 2012.

I am 60% done with the finish kit and expect to start the power kit in a few weeks.  Still on track for paint in April.

Has anyone had issues putting the washer and nut on the tube valve stem?
I have one wheel together, but the other one doesn't have enough thread for the nut to bite.

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. …

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

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…

I just got back from CZL after flying the RV12 Honda Viking for 1.8 hours.  The fuel line going from the fuel manifold to the engine is under high pressure, about 45 PSI.  The fuel injection line is 5/16 and purchased from local auto store.  Fuel injection requires high pressure from the pumps to the engine.  You have two clear plastic fuel filters which take low fuel pressure before the fuel pump.  There is a high pressure fuel filter just before the fuel enters the engine.  The Rotax…

Brenda: Return fuel line is  Vans.  All Vans lines from fuel tank to low pressure are Vans.  I can't remember what size I used for  thee Viking but its only the flexible line from the high pressure side to the engine.  Ron Russ

What size supply and return lines are being used for the Viking installation?

The original Van's lines are 3/8" supply and 1/4" return.

 Is the 1/4" return adequate?

Brenda

What is the best tool[s] to trim the fiberglass to size?

Brenda

It seems to most such a simple thing, installing the wings for the first time.  I know for me it was a big thing, all those little parts started looking lke a real airplane at last!

Congratulations on this achievement Brenda!

I just found this site - looks good and reading through all of the blogs. 

The below blog I  posted a few days ago on VAF:

I am building an RV12 as an Experimental Amateur built (EAB). I am keeping it as close to the ELSA builders plans even though it is an EAB. I am using my current avionics and Rotex from my light sport.



Does anyone have any pictures of their EAB built rv12 panel? I am installing in my current Grand Rapids (2 displays), Garmin Stack, the new…

I agree, Don, that's a great lookin' plane. Lookin' forward to hearing how it went.

Walt

OK, is great to see it in the air at last, I know Jan and Ron are very happy to achieve this milestone, and puts me one notch closer to the day that happens to mine.

We all would love to have some narrative to go with the photos, how did it fly?

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

Hi, I am Donald Schwanke, I have been building my 12 since February, you can see what I am doing at my Kit Log site here:  http://www.mykitlog.com/users/index.php?user=DonFromTX&project=1903

I have purchased a Viking engine and am awaiting both my airframe preparation for it and its arrival.  I believe the RV12 is the best choice out there based on carrying capacity, easy building, and final…

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