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June 2021 Canard Calendar
Hi Tom, Your first attempt looks good. I download the highest resolution available, print it out, and post it on a bulletin in my hangar. Jim Rodrian Defiant N403R
Hi Tom, Your first attempt looks good. I download the highest resolution available, print it out, and post it on a bulletin in my hangar. Jim Rodrian Defiant N403R
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Engine Problems
Did you do a compression check? Jim R Defiant N403R
Did you do a compression check? Jim R Defiant N403R
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Jim Rodrian
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Canopy Plastic Cleaner
Klear-To-Land is the product I use. (https://store.dwdavies.com/content/klear-land) Cost is $5 - $6 per can. Jim Defiant N403R
Klear-To-Land is the product I use. (https://store.dwdavies.com/content/klear-land) Cost is $5 - $6 per can. Jim Defiant N403R
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Rough River room
I am looking for one room for the Rough River Flyin. Please contact me if you will be cancelling your reservation. Jim Rodrian Defiant N403R
I am looking for one room for the Rough River Flyin. Please contact me if you will be cancelling your reservation. Jim Rodrian Defiant N403R
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Oshkosh parking
As of about an hour ago, the grass at Oshkosh is too wet for any aircraft parking. No grass parking for vendor aircraft or any aircraft. Jim Rodrian Defiant N403R
As of about an hour ago, the grass at Oshkosh is too wet for any aircraft parking. No grass parking for vendor aircraft or any aircraft. Jim Rodrian Defiant N403R
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Oshkosh - No grass parking!
As of about an hour ago, the grass at Oshkosh is too wet for any aircraft parking. No grass parking for vendor aircraft or any aircraft. Jim Rodrian Defiant N403R
As of about an hour ago, the grass at Oshkosh is too wet for any aircraft parking. No grass parking for vendor aircraft or any aircraft. Jim Rodrian Defiant N403R
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Ideas please
A friend had a somewhat similar experience with a Lycoming O-320 engine in his aircraft (RV-9A). Originally, the “cough” occurred at altitude. It eventually could be duplicated on the ground at a high
A friend had a somewhat similar experience with a Lycoming O-320 engine in his aircraft (RV-9A). Originally, the “cough” occurred at altitude. It eventually could be duplicated on the ground at a high
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Eaa live arrivals
Weather issues on Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning. Jim
Weather issues on Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning. Jim
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Stranded Defiant
Scott and Dan, Please go slow on this and make sure everything is ready for flight and thoroughly tested before departing for Oshkosh. Jim R Defiant N403R
Scott and Dan, Please go slow on this and make sure everything is ready for flight and thoroughly tested before departing for Oshkosh. Jim R Defiant N403R
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COZY: Cozy III: Need to replace the wooden propeller
Last year I replaced the propellers (Performance Propellers) on my Defiant, N403R, with Catto props with the Nickel leading edge. Cruise speed increased from 160 kts to 167 kts and top end speed incre
Last year I replaced the propellers (Performance Propellers) on my Defiant, N403R, with Catto props with the Nickel leading edge. Cruise speed increased from 160 kts to 167 kts and top end speed incre
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Defiant 40th Anniversary, AirVenture 2018
Burt’s Defiant (N78RA) first flight was 40 years ago. EAA is promoting the 40th Anniversary of the Defiant at Oshkosh this year. For starters, there is a webpage as part of the AirVenture website. Use
Burt’s Defiant (N78RA) first flight was 40 years ago. EAA is promoting the 40th Anniversary of the Defiant at Oshkosh this year. For starters, there is a webpage as part of the AirVenture website. Use
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FAA announcement, it's here!
AOPA has an FAA approved medical education course. It will be available on-line. I don’t know if it is available now. Jim R Defiant
AOPA has an FAA approved medical education course. It will be available on-line. I don’t know if it is available now. Jim R Defiant
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Rutan aircraft in flight
Apparently this photo was taken yesterday, October 7th, near Mojave. Jim Rodrian Defiant N403R
Apparently this photo was taken yesterday, October 7th, near Mojave. Jim Rodrian Defiant N403R
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Odyssey 680 pickle
Steve, What is the basis for your statement "the connection between the cells are designed to fail"? I have two Odyssey PC 680's in my Defiant. I replaced both of them last year. Both had 5 years (250
Steve, What is the basis for your statement "the connection between the cells are designed to fail"? I have two Odyssey PC 680's in my Defiant. I replaced both of them last year. Both had 5 years (250
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COZY: ADS-B in on the cheap
Tom, I have a friend, Jeff, that has been using Stratux with ForeFlight for several months. It works. Jeff is doing a "Stratux build" at the next chapter meeting for several members. But, he is the fi
Tom, I have a friend, Jeff, that has been using Stratux with ForeFlight for several months. It works. Jeff is doing a "Stratux build" at the next chapter meeting for several members. But, he is the fi
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Analysing product safety
The reason I recently removed the only Pmag on my Defiant was not the rate of failure of a Pmag, but rather a known failure mode of the Pmag. A few months ago there was a detailed, firsthand descripti
The reason I recently removed the only Pmag on my Defiant was not the rate of failure of a Pmag, but rather a known failure mode of the Pmag. A few months ago there was a detailed, firsthand descripti
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TFR Software Check
ForeFlight is showing the TFR over KOMA, as of 1650 UTC. ForeFlight is also showing additional TFR’s in the KOMA area today and pending TFR’s in Iowa tomorrow.
ForeFlight is showing the TFR over KOMA, as of 1650 UTC. ForeFlight is also showing additional TFR’s in the KOMA area today and pending TFR’s in Iowa tomorrow.
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EAA, AirVenture - Another Perspective
Years ago, a gentleman with a four digit EAA number, explained to me why EAA is a good organization. His simple explanation: It is an organization for anyone who has a passion or interest in aviation.
Years ago, a gentleman with a four digit EAA number, explained to me why EAA is a good organization. His simple explanation: It is an organization for anyone who has a passion or interest in aviation.
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Fuel Gauges
Last week, at Oshkosh, several people asked about the electronic fuel gauges in my Defiant. They were manufactured by Precision Instrument and Control, Inc. in Texas. The owner of the company is Harve
Last week, at Oshkosh, several people asked about the electronic fuel gauges in my Defiant. They were manufactured by Precision Instrument and Control, Inc. in Texas. The owner of the company is Harve
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Denver Trip
I plan to fly to Denver with my Defiant on August 25 to visit family. My plane will be in the Denver area from August 25 - August 31. Anyone familiar with tie-down or hanger space for my Defiant at ai
I plan to fly to Denver with my Defiant on August 25 to visit family. My plane will be in the Denver area from August 25 - August 31. Anyone familiar with tie-down or hanger space for my Defiant at ai
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