Stu's Aircraft Factory
Stu's Aircraft Factory
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Aircraft Canopy - Bonding with Sikaflex
An alternative to rivets/screws is to use Sikaflex to bond a canopy to the frame.
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Видео

RV8 C-FSBG is back!!!!!!!!!
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.2 года назад
Was a pleasure to see RV-8 C-FSBG with its paint job!!!!
Landing the RV4. Wheel or 3 pointer?
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 года назад
Some landings in the RV4. Wheel landing versus 3 pointer depends on conditions
How fast is RV4?????
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 года назад
Long time update. See how fast the RV4 really is.
First Flight of RV4 CGVBX
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.2 года назад
Ride along on first flight of RV4 CGVBX. The 5th RV I've built and 7th I've owned. Goal is to monitor engine performance and parameters, assess aircraft controllability and stability and determine stall speed and approach speed
First Flight!!!! RV4 C-GVBX
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.3 года назад
Tag along with a short teaser video on first flight of Vans Aircraft RV-4 C-GVBX
Aircraft Avionics and Switches Wiring
Просмотров 11 тыс.3 года назад
Aircraft Avionics and Switch Wiring. After a previous video on the heart of the electrical system this video will talk about the avionics and switches installed in RV4 C-GVBX
Mounting a Constant Speed Propeller
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.3 года назад
A quick guide to installing a constant speed propeller.
Flight for the A36 Bonanza
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.3 года назад
Quick rip to Sask to look at a A36 for sale.
RV4 Cowling Installation - Part 1
Просмотров 4,2 тыс.3 года назад
Starting with the bottom cowling see some tips and tricks to gettting a good fit
Lycoming Engine Overview
Просмотров 11 тыс.3 года назад
What's typically included when buying a new engine? What are all the ports for and parts of a Lycoming engine. Watch for a complete overview
RV4 Lycoming Engine Installation
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.3 года назад
LYcoming engine installation RV4.
Baffling Install - Part 1
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 года назад
Installing the baffle with engine off the mount.
Heat Control Valve - FUN PROJECT
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.3 года назад
RV4 firewall is a tight space. Use electricity to open and close the heat control instead of a control cable.
Flipping the MASTER SWITCH - Applying Power to the RV4 Panel
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.3 года назад
A slow approach to testing the electrical system in the RV4
RV4 ENGINE Mount Installation
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.3 года назад
RV4 ENGINE Mount Installation
RV4 ENGINE REVEAL TIME!!
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.3 года назад
RV4 ENGINE REVEAL TIME!!
Reinforcing the RV4 Aft Deck
Просмотров 2 тыс.3 года назад
Reinforcing the RV4 Aft Deck
RV4 Panel Done & Switches
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.3 года назад
RV4 Panel Done & Switches
YouTube Year Anniversary and BIG announcement!!!
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.3 года назад
RUclips Year Anniversary and BIG announcement!!!
Is RV8 Faster than an Airliner?
Просмотров 20 тыс.3 года назад
Is RV8 Faster than an Airliner?
Aerobatics in a RV4!!! Intro to Aeros
Просмотров 23 тыс.3 года назад
Aerobatics in a RV4!!! Intro to Aeros
Starting Instrument Panel & A SURPRISE!!
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.3 года назад
Starting Instrument Panel & A SURPRISE!!
Basic Metal Working - RV4 Footwell Installation
Просмотров 3 тыс.3 года назад
Basic Metal Working - RV4 Footwell Installation
Aircraft Basic Electrical System Installation
Просмотров 43 тыс.3 года назад
Aircraft Basic Electrical System Installation
Delivery of RV8 - Leg #2 - Second Last Flight :(
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.4 года назад
Delivery of RV8 - Leg #2 - Second Last Flight :(
Delivery of RV8 - LEG #1
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.4 года назад
Delivery of RV8 - LEG #1
Timelapse Sunrise - 9500 MSL in the RV8
Просмотров 7144 года назад
Timelapse Sunrise - 9500 MSL in the RV8
RV4 Update and BIG NEWS!!!!!!!
Просмотров 7 тыс.4 года назад
RV4 Update and BIG NEWS!!!!!!!
TIPS and TRICK on FIREWALL forward
Просмотров 6 тыс.4 года назад
TIPS and TRICK on FIREWALL forward

Комментарии

  • @dabneyoffermein595
    @dabneyoffermein595 17 дней назад

    So is there a way you can superimpose the G-meter on the screen as you are doing the 4G's loop. That's so awesome it deserves some telemetry. I heard RV4 over RV8 on the aerobatics.....that's what I'm drawing out of this video plus the amazing flying and instruction!!!! Subscribed!

  • @stusaircraftfactory6592
    @stusaircraftfactory6592 Месяц назад

    I have 2 cans of sikaflex for the canopy. One each of primer and cleaner is enough.

  • @antoinecarrier5278
    @antoinecarrier5278 Месяц назад

    how much consummable did you use for your canopy? Like was one tube of 295, 250 ml of primer and 250 ml of activator was enough?

  • @antoinecarrier5278
    @antoinecarrier5278 Месяц назад

    greatest tutorial out there, will do that on my Thorp t-18!

  • @Nordyman47
    @Nordyman47 Месяц назад

    Great explanation. Where do you buy your clickbond fasteners?

  • @aeromatt
    @aeromatt 2 месяца назад

    How do you address the horizontal stab spar inspection

  • @arniebarros7976
    @arniebarros7976 3 месяца назад

    Hi there Stu. Very helpful video for me. I am running a 40amp B&C Alt and just ordered the current limiter and shunt from B&C. When ordering the shunt it says in the description that I might not need it if running an EFIS which I am; Advanced. So I planned on installing like you have shown. Its an RV7 0-360. Thank you if able to offer some additional insight.

  • @stusaircraftfactory6592
    @stusaircraftfactory6592 3 месяца назад

    I’m back

  • @aerolithiumbatteries8152
    @aerolithiumbatteries8152 4 месяца назад

    all thats need now is to install a Sodium ion battery

  • @aries37
    @aries37 4 месяца назад

    Excellent video. 3 generations of my family worked at and retired from Textron- Avco- Lycoming Engine.

  • @spikekavalench
    @spikekavalench 5 месяцев назад

    Somebody got a great airplane!

  • @r8drvr819
    @r8drvr819 5 месяцев назад

    Any experience with water intrusion into the foam, or corrosion concerns?

  • @spikekavalench
    @spikekavalench 5 месяцев назад

    One of the few saved videos in my collection of must have videos. Well done Stu!!!

  • @TailwheelTimes
    @TailwheelTimes 5 месяцев назад

    GGreat video, very instructive and well done. However, I have never heard or seen a “current limiter” before. Is it necessary?

  • @ziyannoorani5185
    @ziyannoorani5185 5 месяцев назад

    all of these fasteners are SS?

  • @chuckh.2227
    @chuckh.2227 6 месяцев назад

    Music makes it hard to focus on what you're saying

  • @garyvanremortel5218
    @garyvanremortel5218 7 месяцев назад

    Bob Nuckolls was a great source. Our EAA chapter brought him in for a good class when we were building back in the '90s.

  • @jluke6861
    @jluke6861 8 месяцев назад

    What a greeat video. Thank you for taking the time and making this great video.

  • @kibrickj
    @kibrickj 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you Stu for all your contributions. Huge.

  • @loveplanes
    @loveplanes 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the class!

  • @aladincarpetcleaning6416
    @aladincarpetcleaning6416 10 месяцев назад

    I miss seeing the detail on video of you educating the world to build their own freedom of flight!

  • @timrosser9789
    @timrosser9789 Год назад

    How do you bond the top of the skirt? If the canopy is riveted, the top of the skirt is riveted. With the Sika, it's that top edge I'm not sure about. The lower portion of the skirt I can see gets riveted.

  • @tbone1212
    @tbone1212 Год назад

    Going over the video for a few more tips and tricks, I will be taking my RV 4 fuselage off the jig this Saturday 06/10 👍

  • @reinaldooso1657
    @reinaldooso1657 Год назад

    One line diagrams missing

  • @embededfabrication4482
    @embededfabrication4482 Год назад

    I put a big 30 amp relay in for my little facet fuel pump on the ultralight. I couldn't find a smaller relay, it's kinda big. do I even need a relay, I have a good switch.

    • @stusaircraftfactory6592
      @stusaircraftfactory6592 Год назад

      For a basic facet pump a simple switch will work and that is what most people use. Relays are for very large items like master and starter.

  • @wallywally8282
    @wallywally8282 Год назад

    Too risky flying that close to VNE, zero margin!

    • @stusaircraftfactory6592
      @stusaircraftfactory6592 Год назад

      The issue comes when its time to descend. To do that I close the alt air bypass, pull power back and push prop in a bit. You can keep it under VNE no problem

  • @muchae1systems897
    @muchae1systems897 Год назад

    Very clear and concise

  • @RoyBenAnat
    @RoyBenAnat Год назад

    If I had this beautiful tutorial I would chose Sika... As always thank you for the great info!

  • @DaveGFlying
    @DaveGFlying Год назад

    Thank you so much for the how to videos. You said you flipped it over to do the topside of the frame. How did you fit the sika tube with the curvature of the canopy? Also, was it 2 weeks of sitting? One for the bottom before moving and then the flip?

    • @stusaircraftfactory6592
      @stusaircraftfactory6592 Год назад

      Flip it right away and then let it sit for a week. You can get most of the canopy frame with the standard gun. At the very front and back you will have to squeeze some sika in there and then spread it with pop sickle stick or similar. This is where masking tape helps a lot because it’s easy to make a mess

  • @mashednz
    @mashednz Год назад

    Is that a sneak peek at the new project right at the end there ?

  • @tbone1212
    @tbone1212 Год назад

    I was thinking about using Sika Flex on the 4 canopy , I believe I will give it a go. Question , do you fill the cleko holes with sika flex .

    • @stusaircraftfactory6592
      @stusaircraftfactory6592 Год назад

      It never hurts. I definitely fill in gap where spacer was but the hole itself is less critical

  • @titanhank1
    @titanhank1 Год назад

    Thanks. I was just reading about the process while planning a canopy replacement.

  • @tizianoponti
    @tizianoponti Год назад

    Grazie.

  • @kevinsteen5486
    @kevinsteen5486 Год назад

    Great video. Very informative. You are obviously a busy guy, but it would be great if you could show how you design and install the plenum.

    • @stusaircraftfactory6592
      @stusaircraftfactory6592 Год назад

      I’ll do that at some point yes. I have a new project now and I only use plenum

  • @hartmetall515
    @hartmetall515 Год назад

    Did you gain any speed?

    • @stusaircraftfactory6592
      @stusaircraftfactory6592 Год назад

      Intersection fairings not really. Main point it to provide pleasant transition and in case of fibreglass gear leg fairings to hold them in place

  • @stevemiller2210
    @stevemiller2210 Год назад

    Nicely down thanksCan’t wait to go fly my 3B

  • @Catalina_30132
    @Catalina_30132 Год назад

    What Torque setting did you use for engine mount bolts?

    • @stusaircraftfactory6592
      @stusaircraftfactory6592 Год назад

      Same as normal AN7 bolt. 40 ft/lbs. Then you might have to rotate the bolt if it uses a cotter pin but new engine bolt kits from Vans will be metal lock nuts (much better)

  • @a627m1124
    @a627m1124 Год назад

    Not sure the site picture and how far to put the stick forward after touching down on a wheel landing - any pointers?

    • @thomasaltruda
      @thomasaltruda Год назад

      The answer is “whatever it takes”. You are trying to lower the AOA so that the plane doesn’t fly again. No need to push the nose over too far, also keep in mind gyroscopic forces will yaw the plane with pitch changes. All you need is a little pitch change on touchdown to keep the plane stuck to the ground.

    • @stusaircraftfactory6592
      @stusaircraftfactory6592 Год назад

      Yeah it’s very small and progressively forward as the airplane slows. As far as site picture it takes some practice and too fast may cause a bounce. Start with early morning and evening flights with calm winds. Lock in the site picture during takeoff with tail up. Remember as CofG and wind conditions change it gets harder and humbling :)

  • @StuWards
    @StuWards Год назад

    Very very nice Stu! Stu.

  • @flyingchris81
    @flyingchris81 Год назад

    Very nice video! I watch almost all of your videos now and it really gives me convinced the upcoming build. One question, did you paint the interior after or during the assembling of the fuselage? I wonder how I can do that accurately with all those angles and tight spaces. I mean, how did you get the paint gun in there? Thank you so much for your videos!!!

    • @stusaircraftfactory6592
      @stusaircraftfactory6592 Год назад

      Yeah it’s tricky. I powder coated a lot of stuff during the assembly. Specifically parts that see lots of wear. Then paint remainder as best you can. It’s not too bad getting paint gun or rattle cans in there :)

    • @flyingchris81
      @flyingchris81 Год назад

      @@stusaircraftfactory6592 Stu, thank you very much for your response. So I guess all those RV8’s that are usually light gray inside are all painted? I wasn’t sure if that is paint or just primer. There is not much information out there about painting the interior.

    • @stusaircraftfactory6592
      @stusaircraftfactory6592 Год назад

      @@flyingchris81 yeah typically primed and painted. I find rattle can paint is sufficient since it will get chipped and scratched no matter what paint it is. Then it’s easy to touch up. High wear parts I prefer powder coat and upholstery

    • @flyingchris81
      @flyingchris81 Год назад

      @@stusaircraftfactory6592 you interior looks really nice, the entire airplane is stunning!

  • @twest344
    @twest344 Год назад

    I would like to find a -4 so I could sit in it to see if I would be comfortable. I'm 6'1 but long in the torso but the -4 is so much cheaper than an -8.

  • @stevemiller2210
    @stevemiller2210 Год назад

    RV three b 170 hp Kato prop 5000 feet 25 rpm 172 knots

  • @KitplaneEnthusiast
    @KitplaneEnthusiast Год назад

    Looks great-looking forward to my installation!

  • @4alphazulu
    @4alphazulu Год назад

    So what is classic aero designs using for the side panels? What is the leather covering to give it rigidity?

    • @stusaircraftfactory6592
      @stusaircraftfactory6592 Год назад

      They’re aluminum panels. I made some of them myself and then sent aluminum to them. They made the ones with pockets

    • @4alphazulu
      @4alphazulu Год назад

      @@stusaircraftfactory6592 thanks for the insight. I was trying to figure that out.

  • @a627m1124
    @a627m1124 Год назад

    Do you land with full flaps on your wheel landings - and when do you start dumping the flaps? - it looked in the video like you wheel landed and just added power and went around for another - just wondering when you take out the flaps for the go around - thanks - love your videos

    • @stusaircraftfactory6592
      @stusaircraftfactory6592 Год назад

      Thanks for asking. Yes full flaps always for me. I have them full down before the final turn otherwise this slippery airplane is hard to keep below 85 kts. For a touch and go I add full power then travel flaps up as soon as possible. I have my elevator trim right next to flaps so I run that also - works well

  • @trinadhg5058
    @trinadhg5058 Год назад

    Sir... I have one doubt regarding aircraft electric circuit. One switch has 3 positions with centre auto position. One indication light should ON either positions. But this is not coming ON in either positions but When coming back to Auto position light is coming ON for fraction of second then goes off. What may be the reason? I know without circuit it is difficult to tell? Thank you sir ..

    • @stusaircraftfactory6592
      @stusaircraftfactory6592 Год назад

      Interesting. I’ll have to draw myself a couple diagrams to see how I’d wire this and if it even possible with that switch. I’ll get back to you. Issue is with a momentary switch like that you are reversing the polarity. Are you controlling flaps or trim with this? What is reason for the light? To show you it’s working?

    • @stusaircraftfactory6592
      @stusaircraftfactory6592 Год назад

      The only way I can see doing this is using a light that will turn one with either polarity (normal incandescent bulb) not a LED.

    • @stusaircraftfactory6592
      @stusaircraftfactory6592 Год назад

      Shoot me an email and I’ll send a picture Stu_aircraft_factory@hotmail.com

    • @trinadhg5058
      @trinadhg5058 Год назад

      Thank you for ur reply....it's a very big wiring diagram & I can't share it. It's regarding aircraft anti icing. In protection check, light is not coming on in either positions as earlier said. Thank you sir🙏