Oil Changes
Oil G-STRV has had two oil changes to date, at 5 hours and 25 hours. This has been straight mineral oil as specified for engine “break-in”. During the summer we initially used Aeroshell 100, but…
Read MoreOil G-STRV has had two oil changes to date, at 5 hours and 25 hours. This has been straight mineral oil as specified for engine “break-in”. During the summer we initially used Aeroshell 100, but…
Read MoreWe decided it was probably sensible to have a means of escaping from the cockpit, should the unthinkable happen and we find ourselves upside down in a field. Finding a suitable tool? The readily available…
It’s been a while since I’ve added information to this RV14 web site, and that is because I’ve been absorbed learning how to operate G-STRV and really enjoyng myself! So what’s been happening? G-STRV now…
The following day the “Permit to Test” arrived via email from the LAA. The wind abated by the evening, and it was from a northerly direction, ideal for runway 36 at Sleap. In preparation for…
Having done the Pre-Oil, the Lycoming manual advises a start within 3 hrs. A big moment finally arrived, so we positioned a fire extinguisher, and … … found some nice big chocks. We had also…
I made sure the PMag Ignition Harness was routed correctly, making sure no individual cables were touching each other as advised in the E-MAG installation manual. We are using the E-MAG Auto Leads with Denso…
It’s been a busy few weeks, with much to relate, but no time to post on this site. Now I have some time, I’ll continue telling the RV14 adventure in chronological order, as I have…
I had fitted the various components which are used to attach the Classic Aero interior about a year ago, as described in this post. The following is a sequence of pictures showing the final installation,…
The fuel tank quantity senders have to be calibrated. Obviously this involves filling up the fuel tanks … gulp! … the first real leak test. Each tank holds about 95 litres, so we purchased 100…
The aileron trim springs are strong, and the manual contained no advice about the best way to attach them to the control arm. I decided that some kind of mechanical advantage was required to pull…