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Re: Fuel system fittings

That fitting is normally a piece of 5/8” aluminum tubing. There is no problem with using something else like this copper elbow as long as it seals against the tubing with a hose clamp. There is

By Jay Scheevel · #55664 ·

Fuel system fittings

Hi Guys, Looking for some advice. I'll soon be turning my attention to my fuel system and am wondering about this copper fitting that the original builder installed for the return line. I have no

By Mike Steinsland · #55663 ·

Re: Can't wait till next year

Jerry I agree with you! Dave D

By Dave Dugas · #55662 ·

Re: Can't wait till next year

Whoa! The rest of us are safe. You two used up all of the bad luck. So glad you both are OK and will fly another day.

By Jerry Marstall · #55661 ·

Re: Missing Elevator Spacer

Seems like one of these will work. https://www.mcmaster.com/1677K311/ https://www.mcmaster.com/1677K312/ -- Q2 N86KL

By Anthony P · #55660 ·

Re: Missing Elevator Spacer

It’s called a mid-point Elevator Hat Bushing. I have a new one. Jim N46JP Q200

By Jim Patillo · #55659 ·

Re: Missing Elevator Spacer

Thanks so much, is this the same size for the Q2 wing? -- Robert "TheFrisco" Schmid (408) 805-5450 www.facebook.com/TheFlyingFriscos www.theflyingfriscos.com Love building planes almost as much as

By Robert Schmid · #55658 ·

Re: Missing Elevator Spacer

Just starting conditional and removed an elevator. See picture for bushing size. Kevin On Friday, September 23, 2022,

By Kevin Sheely · #55657 ·

Re: Can't wait till next year

Me too Sam. A lot of questions need to be looked at in Rodney's case. He also has damage to the cowling from the cylinder banging into it after it let go. A bit of nose gear damage also.

By Dave Dugas · #55656 ·

Re: Can't wait till next year

Whoa! You are both to be commended! Makes the sphincter pucker though doesn’t it! Will Rod be able to rebuild the bottom end and top end or buy a different engine before he heads for

By Bruce Crain · #55655 ·

Re: Can't wait till next year

Dave, You and Rodney have had more than your share of excitement. Good to hear you are both home safe. Hope that next year you will both be flying fresh engines. Sam K

By Sam Kittle · #55654 ·

Re: Can't wait till next year

Right on Charlie. Both incidents were totally unpredictable. Dave D

By Dave Dugas · #55653 ·

Re: Can't wait till next year

Dave and Rod, Great you guys made an airport. Much better than a field. Dave you have to figure out what is going on with engines at Orange “familiar shock went through the plane and everything

By One Sky Dog · #55652 ·

Re: Can't wait till next year

Thanks for the good report Dave. I'm glad you are both safe and home. I figured you were hanging out in NY for the crazy rains and now winds that we are having. Talk soon and have a good flight on

By Anthony P · #55651 ·

Re: Can't wait till next year

Nice report Dave!

By Rodney Herzig · #55650 ·

Re: Missing Elevator Spacer

Yes a bushing it is-- Robert "TheFrisco" Schmid (408) 805-5450 www.facebook.com/TheFlyingFriscos www.theflyingfriscos.com Love building planes almost as much as flying. Latest completed build is

By Robert Schmid · #55649 ·

Can't wait till next year

Here's an update on the 2022 FOD adventure that Rod and I had and continues still. First though, I'd like to thank Kevin for a great weekend with great weather, held at the friendliest airport that

By Dave Dugas · #55648 ·

Re: Missing Elevator Spacer

What was it called in the plans? Is it a bushing maybe? I probably have a few since I built my center pivot differently. Cheers, Jay

By Jay Scheevel · #55647 ·

Re: Missing Elevator Spacer

I may have one Robert. I will check when I get back to the LVK hangar tomorrow. Will let you know. Jim

By Jim Patillo · #55646 ·

Missing Elevator Spacer

I lost the little spacer (not sure its called that) on my middle elevator hinge. Anyone has a spare one please? Thanks Robert -- Robert "TheFrisco" Schmid (408)

By Robert Schmid · #55645 ·

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