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Stu's Aircraft Factory
Canada
Registrace 12. 08. 2019
Welcome to the world of flying and building experimental aircraft. Join me as we go through every detail of construction of different kits. We'll fly together, build together and I'll show you the trial and tribulations of aircraft construction. We'll cover the entire line of construction from hardware and techniques to preparing to show the aircraft at North America's largest airshow!!! Come join me and create something.
Aircraft Canopy - Bonding with Sikaflex
An alternative to rivets/screws is to use Sikaflex to bond a canopy to the frame.
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RV8 C-FSBG is back!!!!!!!!!
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Was a pleasure to see RV-8 C-FSBG with its paint job!!!!
Landing the RV4. Wheel or 3 pointer?
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Some landings in the RV4. Wheel landing versus 3 pointer depends on conditions
First Flight of RV4 CGVBX
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Ride along on first flight of RV4 CGVBX. The 5th RV I've built and 7th I've owned. Goal is to monitor engine performance and parameters, assess aircraft controllability and stability and determine stall speed and approach speed
First Flight!!!! RV4 C-GVBX
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Tag along with a short teaser video on first flight of Vans Aircraft RV-4 C-GVBX
Aircraft Avionics and Switches Wiring
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Aircraft Avionics and Switch Wiring. After a previous video on the heart of the electrical system this video will talk about the avionics and switches installed in RV4 C-GVBX
Mounting a Constant Speed Propeller
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A quick guide to installing a constant speed propeller.
RV4 Cowling Installation - Part 1
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Starting with the bottom cowling see some tips and tricks to gettting a good fit
Lycoming Engine Overview
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What's typically included when buying a new engine? What are all the ports for and parts of a Lycoming engine. Watch for a complete overview
Heat Control Valve - FUN PROJECT
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RV4 firewall is a tight space. Use electricity to open and close the heat control instead of a control cable.
Flipping the MASTER SWITCH - Applying Power to the RV4 Panel
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A slow approach to testing the electrical system in the RV4
YouTube Year Anniversary and BIG announcement!!!
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CZcams Year Anniversary and BIG announcement!!!
Starting Instrument Panel & A SURPRISE!!
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Starting Instrument Panel & A SURPRISE!!
Basic Metal Working - RV4 Footwell Installation
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Basic Metal Working - RV4 Footwell Installation
Aircraft Basic Electrical System Installation
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Aircraft Basic Electrical System Installation
Delivery of RV8 - Leg #2 - Second Last Flight :(
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Delivery of RV8 - Leg #2 - Second Last Flight :(
Timelapse Sunrise - 9500 MSL in the RV8
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Timelapse Sunrise - 9500 MSL in the RV8
So is there a way you can superimpose the G-meter on the screen as you are doing the 4G's loop. That's so awesome it deserves some telemetry. I heard RV4 over RV8 on the aerobatics.....that's what I'm drawing out of this video plus the amazing flying and instruction!!!! Subscribed!
I have 2 cans of sikaflex for the canopy. One each of primer and cleaner is enough.
how much consummable did you use for your canopy? Like was one tube of 295, 250 ml of primer and 250 ml of activator was enough?
greatest tutorial out there, will do that on my Thorp t-18!
Great explanation. Where do you buy your clickbond fasteners?
How do you address the horizontal stab spar inspection
I drilled a hole about 3/8” and used a borescope
Hi there Stu. Very helpful video for me. I am running a 40amp B&C Alt and just ordered the current limiter and shunt from B&C. When ordering the shunt it says in the description that I might not need it if running an EFIS which I am; Advanced. So I planned on installing like you have shown. Its an RV7 0-360. Thank you if able to offer some additional insight.
I’m back
all thats need now is to install a Sodium ion battery
Excellent video. 3 generations of my family worked at and retired from Textron- Avco- Lycoming Engine.
Somebody got a great airplane!
Any experience with water intrusion into the foam, or corrosion concerns?
One of the few saved videos in my collection of must have videos. Well done Stu!!!
GGreat video, very instructive and well done. However, I have never heard or seen a “current limiter” before. Is it necessary?
all of these fasteners are SS?
Music makes it hard to focus on what you're saying
Bob Nuckolls was a great source. Our EAA chapter brought him in for a good class when we were building back in the '90s.
What a greeat video. Thank you for taking the time and making this great video.
Thank you Stu for all your contributions. Huge.
Thanks for the class!
I miss seeing the detail on video of you educating the world to build their own freedom of flight!
How do you bond the top of the skirt? If the canopy is riveted, the top of the skirt is riveted. With the Sika, it's that top edge I'm not sure about. The lower portion of the skirt I can see gets riveted.
Going over the video for a few more tips and tricks, I will be taking my RV 4 fuselage off the jig this Saturday 06/10 👍
One line diagrams missing
I put a big 30 amp relay in for my little facet fuel pump on the ultralight. I couldn't find a smaller relay, it's kinda big. do I even need a relay, I have a good switch.
For a basic facet pump a simple switch will work and that is what most people use. Relays are for very large items like master and starter.
Too risky flying that close to VNE, zero margin!
The issue comes when its time to descend. To do that I close the alt air bypass, pull power back and push prop in a bit. You can keep it under VNE no problem
Very clear and concise
If I had this beautiful tutorial I would chose Sika... As always thank you for the great info!
Thank you so much for the how to videos. You said you flipped it over to do the topside of the frame. How did you fit the sika tube with the curvature of the canopy? Also, was it 2 weeks of sitting? One for the bottom before moving and then the flip?
Flip it right away and then let it sit for a week. You can get most of the canopy frame with the standard gun. At the very front and back you will have to squeeze some sika in there and then spread it with pop sickle stick or similar. This is where masking tape helps a lot because it’s easy to make a mess
Is that a sneak peek at the new project right at the end there ?
No that’s b-roll from long ago :)
I was thinking about using Sika Flex on the 4 canopy , I believe I will give it a go. Question , do you fill the cleko holes with sika flex .
It never hurts. I definitely fill in gap where spacer was but the hole itself is less critical
Thanks. I was just reading about the process while planning a canopy replacement.
Grazie.
Great video. Very informative. You are obviously a busy guy, but it would be great if you could show how you design and install the plenum.
I’ll do that at some point yes. I have a new project now and I only use plenum
Did you gain any speed?
Intersection fairings not really. Main point it to provide pleasant transition and in case of fibreglass gear leg fairings to hold them in place
Nicely down thanksCan’t wait to go fly my 3B
What Torque setting did you use for engine mount bolts?
Same as normal AN7 bolt. 40 ft/lbs. Then you might have to rotate the bolt if it uses a cotter pin but new engine bolt kits from Vans will be metal lock nuts (much better)
Not sure the site picture and how far to put the stick forward after touching down on a wheel landing - any pointers?
The answer is “whatever it takes”. You are trying to lower the AOA so that the plane doesn’t fly again. No need to push the nose over too far, also keep in mind gyroscopic forces will yaw the plane with pitch changes. All you need is a little pitch change on touchdown to keep the plane stuck to the ground.
Yeah it’s very small and progressively forward as the airplane slows. As far as site picture it takes some practice and too fast may cause a bounce. Start with early morning and evening flights with calm winds. Lock in the site picture during takeoff with tail up. Remember as CofG and wind conditions change it gets harder and humbling :)
Very very nice Stu! Stu.
Very nice video! I watch almost all of your videos now and it really gives me convinced the upcoming build. One question, did you paint the interior after or during the assembling of the fuselage? I wonder how I can do that accurately with all those angles and tight spaces. I mean, how did you get the paint gun in there? Thank you so much for your videos!!!
Yeah it’s tricky. I powder coated a lot of stuff during the assembly. Specifically parts that see lots of wear. Then paint remainder as best you can. It’s not too bad getting paint gun or rattle cans in there :)
@@stusaircraftfactory6592 Stu, thank you very much for your response. So I guess all those RV8’s that are usually light gray inside are all painted? I wasn’t sure if that is paint or just primer. There is not much information out there about painting the interior.
@@flyingchris81 yeah typically primed and painted. I find rattle can paint is sufficient since it will get chipped and scratched no matter what paint it is. Then it’s easy to touch up. High wear parts I prefer powder coat and upholstery
@@stusaircraftfactory6592 you interior looks really nice, the entire airplane is stunning!
I would like to find a -4 so I could sit in it to see if I would be comfortable. I'm 6'1 but long in the torso but the -4 is so much cheaper than an -8.
RV three b 170 hp Kato prop 5000 feet 25 rpm 172 knots
Catto prop?
Looks great-looking forward to my installation!
So what is classic aero designs using for the side panels? What is the leather covering to give it rigidity?
They’re aluminum panels. I made some of them myself and then sent aluminum to them. They made the ones with pockets
@@stusaircraftfactory6592 thanks for the insight. I was trying to figure that out.
Do you land with full flaps on your wheel landings - and when do you start dumping the flaps? - it looked in the video like you wheel landed and just added power and went around for another - just wondering when you take out the flaps for the go around - thanks - love your videos
Thanks for asking. Yes full flaps always for me. I have them full down before the final turn otherwise this slippery airplane is hard to keep below 85 kts. For a touch and go I add full power then travel flaps up as soon as possible. I have my elevator trim right next to flaps so I run that also - works well
Sir... I have one doubt regarding aircraft electric circuit. One switch has 3 positions with centre auto position. One indication light should ON either positions. But this is not coming ON in either positions but When coming back to Auto position light is coming ON for fraction of second then goes off. What may be the reason? I know without circuit it is difficult to tell? Thank you sir ..
Interesting. I’ll have to draw myself a couple diagrams to see how I’d wire this and if it even possible with that switch. I’ll get back to you. Issue is with a momentary switch like that you are reversing the polarity. Are you controlling flaps or trim with this? What is reason for the light? To show you it’s working?
The only way I can see doing this is using a light that will turn one with either polarity (normal incandescent bulb) not a LED.
Shoot me an email and I’ll send a picture Stu_aircraft_factory@hotmail.com
Thank you for ur reply....it's a very big wiring diagram & I can't share it. It's regarding aircraft anti icing. In protection check, light is not coming on in either positions as earlier said. Thank you sir🙏