We've done this a few times since we built our first Berkut and realized that it is a good idea. Be careful not to use too flimsy of material, we discovered one retainer on a Berkut that let

I have the same thing on my EZ, I copied James, bought the aluminum from homedepot, fits perfect. Robert Asis Chino, CA

Bill Allen wrote: Weaker? No. Less stiff? Yes. Although 1/8" AL is way overkill. As has been suggested here before, 0.062" or 0.090" AL is more than adequate. BUT, they MAY require stiffeners in the

David Froble wrote: Precisely. It's AL - it's a few oz. This particular one could be, yes - it's machined from billet. Redmon's piece is an extrusion, so is lighter. That wouldn't prevent bolt

Folks: It has been pointed out to me by a mailing list member that James Redmon's Berkut is the same system, I believe: Not exactly the same, but 99%. So credit where it is due. Thanks, James. --

Folks: On a different Long-EZ (a very nice OSH award winner), I'm in the process of replacing the ancient Rocky Mountain EMS with a Dynon EMS (along with a Condition Inspection, landing light install,

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Folks: We've discussed this type of thing before, but a Long-EZ I'm working on had a particularly nice outer main spar wing bolt retention scheme that makes it very simple for one person to remove and

Hi All, A pal of mine in the UK is replacing his original panel with an alum panel during an instrument upgrade. There is no "education and recreation" category here, so he has to get

That is interesting to me... My 925 has been in the plane now for 7-3/4 years and still going strong as new, never abused but never babied either... I did not realize that there are reported quality

Nat and the late Shirley Puffer at OSH 05 (31st July 2005). The camper in the background was their regular one in Paul's Woods. Tony

Hi Canard Aviators I am in need of a photo of Nat Puffer. Looking for a good face shot. This is for a PowerPoint presentation to be given at AirVenture this year. I would like a JPG emailed if

I have two due to dual ignition and leave the Odessey charger on all the time. Always starts fine. These batteries are two to three years old now. Maybe I shouldn't have bragged on them. I'll go out

Does the Odyssey have low voltage protection? Meaning it won't charge until it reaches some minimal level? Try connecting another battery and the charger? Or possibly the charger wont charge until

There is a recovery procedure on their web site. Basically you charge and discharge it repeatedly until the capacity is back up. I've done this after leaving a master in and it worked just fine.

Wouldnt take a charge...(showed 7 amps only on the meter.......) v

To the group I need some assistance. Anyone out there flying a Single GRT Sport EFIS and a Garmin GNC 255A... I do NOT have the ARINC 439 mod to the GRT Sport ... I have the Syn Vision and

The connections between the cells are designed to fail!!! If you get three years on any battery you are lucky!! Steve

I gave up on Odyssey batteries 6 years ago. I replace Three Odyssey 925 batteries in 9 years and decided enough was enough. By the way, I had tenders on the last two 24/7. I went back to concord

Hey guys, I went out to the plane this morning to go fly and my Odyssey PC 680 was dead...well, almost, it had 5.2 volts left in it. I was ticked off after doing all the prep