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Eclipse 2024
Anyone planning to fly somewhere to see the eclipse? We haven't picked an airport yet but probably somewhere between Carbondale IL and Columbus, IN. Will be a 250-300 NM trip.
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 11:45 am
- Forum: Trip reports
- Topic: Eclipse 2024
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1316
Re: Fuel line fitting
I agree with this basic premise not because of possible leaks but rather the concept that "anything" we insert into the fuel line between the tank and the carburetor adds up to a drop in fuel pressure that, collectively, the engine's smooth operation may not tolerate. Only add those items...
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 10:24 am
- Forum: Waiex Plans
- Topic: Fuel line fitting
- Replies: 11
- Views: 956
Re: Tailbeacon on a Waiex
Mike,
I really wanted an EchoUAT but I waited too long.
I really wanted an EchoUAT but I waited too long.
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 9:24 pm
- Forum: Avionics and Instruments
- Topic: Tailbeacon on a Waiex
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1665
Re: Fuel line fitting
On my setup I can get wrenches on all the joints, but the inside firewall one is a pain now that the floor is on. I've generally not had leak issues with AN fittings.
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 4:44 pm
- Forum: Waiex Plans
- Topic: Fuel line fitting
- Replies: 11
- Views: 956
Re: Fuel line fitting
Greg, It probably doesn't matter. I don't think I could have gotten my inside plumbing the way I wanted with the filter inline inside. I have two layers of firesleeve outside both for fire protection and insulation. There is one advantage of having the filter forward of the firewall. You should be c...
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 2:46 pm
- Forum: Waiex Plans
- Topic: Fuel line fitting
- Replies: 11
- Views: 956
Re: New (Second) Builder Questions - Inspection
they are a gold-plated bi*ch to drill out! Not impossible, but it takes patience (and a lot of SHARP drill bits). Don't forget the chicken sacrifice at midnight, etc. I had to redo my left flap hinge for rigging early on. I have the short flaps. That was probably about 20 drill bits worth and I cou...
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 2:04 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: New (Second) Builder Questions - Inspection
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1108
Re: Fuel line fitting
Another view of the inside plumbing:
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 1:01 pm
- Forum: Waiex Plans
- Topic: Fuel line fitting
- Replies: 11
- Views: 956
Re: Fuel line fitting
Firewall forward, I have both a filter and flex line. I think it is mandatory to use flex line there because of engine movement. http://www.sonexbuilders.net/download/file.php?id=2281&mode=view Inside I used solid tubing. You could use flex line here too if you wanted. This picture was not my fi...
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 12:58 pm
- Forum: Waiex Plans
- Topic: Fuel line fitting
- Replies: 11
- Views: 956
Re: New (Second) Builder Questions - Inspection
If you haven't been already, I also highly recommend flying to KJVL and visiting Bessie's Diner. I've been to Bessie's once, new year's day this year. Waiex at Bessies.png I flew the entire family in a rental C172 to the restaurant before Bessie's back in 2013, right after we moved here. Tim Stearn...
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 11:34 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: New (Second) Builder Questions - Inspection
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1108
Re: Wing install trouble
Bluth125 wrote:Thank you all! I was able to get it installed with a little bit of deburring and a few more people
Awesome! Looking forward to the flight reports.
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 10:39 pm
- Forum: Second Owner Issues
- Topic: Wing install trouble
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1527
