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  1. ShawnR

    Shawn's plane projects

    Yes, glass, but not one panel. A couple of uAvionics AV-30's (similar to Garmin G5) and electronic engine monitor. I did up the layout in FreeCAD and then inserted bitmap images so I could get a visual. Kind of crude but was fun one day. The only thing I might add is the analog Air speed...
  2. ShawnR

    Shawn's plane projects

    I think my last post (while you were typing) might address this. Yes, there are a lot of rules (as in all aviation). As an example, my plane, Van's RV4 is built to do aerobatics. But, even after building it, getting the inspections, and flying off the requisite 25 (I think) hours necessary...
  3. ShawnR

    Shawn's plane projects

    Thanks Steve. Yes, they are nice aircraft, good kits, well designed and supported. Reminds me of the reputation that Precision Matthews has,...... We have, locally, 3 -9A's flying (2 seater cross country machine), a -10 (4 seater). We have an -8 (modern, larger version of mine) and a -14...
  4. ShawnR

    Shawn's plane projects

    Here are photos taken today. Let the fun begin. I had to order new tools, and buy a new rolling bench, ....we all agree that all renos justify new tools, right?....Shhhhh!!
  5. ShawnR

    Shawn's plane projects

    These photos are from this summer. Plans are to replace the entire panel, add lights, redo the engine, and just general cleanup. Make it purty, ...
  6. ShawnR

    Shawn's plane projects

    The specs call for a 160 to a 180 hp. So at the top end. Having said that, as @phaxtris mentioned, some builders take that kit and modify it, making a model referred to as "___ Rocket". It is also done with an RV6, a side by side version. Mine is tandom or front and back like a Piper Cub. Yes...
  7. ShawnR

    Shawn's plane projects

    Lycoming O-360, (180 hp) currently in Winnipeg for a rebuild
  8. ShawnR

    Shawn's plane projects

    I might be looking at something like this for in and out of the hangar if I want to use a lawn tractor as a tug. But the mod I am doing is mostly an upgrade for maneuvering the plane while taxiing it. So while in the plane. Thanks everyone for the input. Looks like this project first requires...
  9. ShawnR

    Shawn's plane projects

    Close, I think the F1 starts as an RV4, and then is severely modified. There is the Harmon Rocket as well, which might start as a Vans kit. An old neighbour of mine was building one when I was first getting into flying. Thanks for the input.
  10. ShawnR

    Shawn's plane projects

    https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/hangar-door-suggestions.6009/ There is some info in this thread. The plane is a Van's RV4 homebuilt. It first flew in 1985 and has about 550 hours on it. But it, like many of the machines we talk of on this forum, needs some TLC and upgrades. Not my...
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