Cass256
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Cass256 added a post in a topic Skyraider
I bought a cowl & lexan turtledeck from Al, he was super easy to work with. If anyone else is looking for info on the Sky Raider & Ridge Runner family of aircraft, the most active group is on Facebook.
I have a feeling that as STOL drag & similar competitions take off, we'll see more of these birds come out of storage.
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Cass256 added a post in a topic Hopefully new bird.
Welcome to the SkyRaider family! They're great birds, I'm sure you'll love yours
You can find the most info on these birds in the SkyRaider/RidgeRunner Facebook group if you're not there already - Do you know what yours weighs without an engine?
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Cass256 added a post in a topic elevator gap seal
I saw someone on FB who had 3D printed elevator seals using TPU filament. The TPU is soft & squishy like foam, and it looked like he was getting much better elevator authority in slow flight. Would love to see some weight & speed comparisons!
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Cass256 added a post in a topic "Built from parts"
I'm currently going down this road with my RR3 restoration, this is the response I got from the Massachusetts MIDO;
If the new owner wanted to treat this as a new aircraft built from used or salvaged articles, paragraph 15-4.d(4) of Order 8130.2J applies:
(4) When Builders Use Articles from Other Aircraft. The use of used or salvaged articles, including military surplus articles, from other aircraft is permitted if they are in a condition for safe operation; however, all fabrication, installation, and assembly tasks accomplished with used or salvaged articles will be credited to the “Mfr Kit/Part/Component” column on the Amateur-Built Aircraft Fabrication and Assembly Checklist. No credit will be given toward the major-portion requirement for work on these salvaged articles. This includes any “rebuilding” or “restoring” activities to return these articles to an airworthy condition. Assembly credit may be given in those cases where used or salvaged articles are assembled with portions of the aircraft fabricated and assembled by the builder.
The last line is the saving grace, as it clarifies what "rebuilding" or "restoring" actually means.
You can get assembly credit as long as the salvaged articles are "assembled with portions of the aircraft fabricated and assembled by the builder".
If you hadn't removed the fabric & the plane was near a flying state, this rule applies. Any fabrications or repairs done to the salvaged article doesn't give you assembly credit for that article. This basically prevents people from unbolting everything, repainting it, and putting it back together under a new registration.
Since you're welding on the fuselage, I would argue this rule does not apply to the base airframe. You have fabricated & assembled portions of that frame, no? Then you should get credit for work done to the rest of the airframe, as the rule's exception states.
For my RR3, I am planning on re-using the control surfaces if I can stay above 51% - One of them has minor damage, and I will not get assembly credit for the repair to return that "salvaged assembly" to its previous airworthy state. I will however get assembly credit for the left wing's control surface mounting brackets, as I have to drill the ribs to fabricate their attachment.
I hope this distinction makes sense & can help you get your repairman's certificate. I'll post an update once I hear from my DAR.
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Cass256 added a post in a topic Rocky Mountain Wings Ridge runner II on floats?
If you have Facebook, the Ridge Runner/Sky Raider group is on there - A fellow named John Knapp has a SR1 on 950lb snapper floats, he posts there occasionally; Maybe he could be more help?
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Cass256 added a post in a topic Avid Stretch (Mini Plus)
Words can't describe how impressive this is!! It's shaping up to be one beautiful machine, can't wait to see it fly :D
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Cass256 added a post in a topic Cabane Gear for the Avid+
Beautiful!! Nice job :D The prop looks ridiculously small now, are you planning on putting a larger one on?
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Cass256 added a post in a topic Oratex 6000 on a PA12
Looking good! How do you like the Oratex? I'm about to start covering my plane in the UL600, got any tips that the manual misses?
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Cass256 added a post in a topic Kitfox Trim Tab
I like the idea of using a spring & cable, the install looks pretty clean. Is the tab fully adjustable or is the shifter a more "on or off" approach?
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Cass256 added a post in a topic Low priced Catalina on barnstormers
It's a wonder to see this still for sale. With just a little love it could be a really beautiful airplane.
I'd buy it myself if I wasn't already over budget on my bird from Washington!
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Cass256 added a post in a topic Scary power of computers
Facebook is really bad about selling your data, unfortunately things like your IP and phone # are just commodities they feel entitled to make money with. Scammers are abundant since the tech to setup scams is cheap, and I guess there's plenty of scummy people out there who don't mind taking advantage of others to make a quick buck.
It's not just Facebook though, basically every company sells your data openly & spies on you for targeted marketing (There are plenty of videos online of people taking new phones, making new accounts, and speaking casually around the speaker about products - which then show up in targeted ads). If you don't go out of your way to hide yourself (VPNs, alternate accounts, etc.) unfortunately digital privacy isn't a respected right.
Haven't heard of them calling about specific charges though, that's just freaky... Makes me want to chuck my phone in the river & never look back.
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Cass256 added a post in a topic Oratex 6000 on a PA12
Looking good indeed!
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Cass256 added a post in a topic Fuselage landing loads (Kitfox IV) and cabane gear
The bungee gear on the Ridge Runner are aligned as well, they don't use bungee rings as far as I can tell. I think you're right, it'd be a lot easier to make a fairing for this kind of mount.
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Cass256 added a post in a topic Vote! Vote! Vote! Vote! Vote! Vote!
Amen!
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Cass256 added a post in a topic Powerfin Prop
Dang, that's a bummer for sure, has he reached out to powerfin to see about a replacement?
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