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« Last post by pappyadkins on April 24, 2025, 10:04:54 AM »
Thanks Chris, great comment... things are constantly changing from 'our original perfect ideas' lol - I'm currently looking for the quick disconnects (like you're speaking of) - Where did you get yours?  ?
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« Last post by kalazzerx on April 24, 2025, 09:48:36 AM »
I doubt there is anything set up for the Cabin Eagle - I only know of one other built besides the original. I have the plans and looked at it, thought about doing a CAD layout but never got too far with that. If you can get a good CAD layout done with correct pipe sizing, there are companies around that can take your CAD layout and (was looking at one at one time) cut/build from there - not sure how much though
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« Last post by kalazzerx on April 24, 2025, 09:41:37 AM »
I trailer with mine and have the tank in the wing per the plans. I mounted a quick-connect to the fuel line just after leaving the tank. After flight and before disassembly, I disconnected the fuel line from the tank to the engine at the quick-connect and then attach a fuel drain line that runs down to a fuel jug. By the time I get the tail and first wing disassembled, it is usually drained and ready for me to remove the wing with the tank in it. The drain line I use has the same quick-connect fitting, so I can switch between them easily. The quick-connect fittings I use are one of those no-leak connectors than when disconnected, do not allow fluid to flow, so no mess from that.
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« Last post by rv7charlie on April 24, 2025, 09:37:41 AM »
Hi all,
I've had an account here for a while, but I think this is my 1st post, and it will probably be sacrilege to many. Hope you will tolerate it, and possibly even answer the questions.
I'm toying with the idea of building a Cabin Eagle, to have a high wing after-dinner flyer hangar companion for my RV6 traveler/(mild)acro a/c.
Being somewhat lazy and interested in a quicker-build (but still affordable) fuselage, I'm wondering if any of the CNC shops that can do tubing are set up to supply a pre-cut kit of 4130 parts, especially tubing.
Also, as you might guess from my login name, I've got a fair amount of experience working with aluminum (around 99% of an RV7 build). While I also have many years experience working with wood, my *personal* preference for a/c parts is aluminum or 4130. For the true sacrilege: Has anyone built an aluminum (preferably 6061) wing for the Double/Cabin Eagle? Either fabric covered or an all metal wing? I know it 'won't be a Legal Eagle' and will likely be a touch heavier, but if the wing is designed correctly it should fly very much like one. Living in the Humidity Capital of the World (Mississippi), where it rains *inside* hangars during temperature swings, I'll sleep better with 6061 under the skin.
Thanks for any help/info you can offer.
(Flame suit on...)
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« Last post by DA Miller on April 22, 2025, 03:29:46 PM »
Thanks, I'm thinking seriously about going that way. DA
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« Last post by at7000ft on April 22, 2025, 07:08:35 AM »
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« Last post by DA Miller on April 21, 2025, 03:52:33 PM »
AT7000ft What was the filler tube and cap on your tig welded tank. Where did you get it? I may use the same and have someone tig weld it to my riveted tank Thanks DA
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« Last post by R1ck1260 on April 21, 2025, 12:08:47 PM »
I'll buy some! My Call and email so far have gone unanswered. Hopefully this service is still available!
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« Last post by rki67 on April 20, 2025, 01:02:46 PM »
Good day
what is the minimum power required to get the DE of ground at MTOW?
rgds Erkki
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« Last post by Brock on April 19, 2025, 08:40:09 PM »
Feels good to finish a stage or goal. Felt good to get these two landing gear both welded up. I'm thinking the suspension/cabine should go quickly. Then, then I'll get to see it with wheels on. Ok, enough celebration.
The gear, as some have said is a lot of welding and figuring. Two things learned. One, I tend to not use enough amperage when I weld (afraid of burning through) which in the end caused me to heat the overall part more than should be. Still don't know how to get over this learning hurdle but occationally I get it right and am rewarded with a beatiful weld. Like the other day when a friend wheeled his champ restoration to get tabs welded. We were both impressed with the first weld which turned out to be luck. Ha.
The second lesson, can I call it that since I still don't know the fix, is that sometimes welding bends things. Like the this picture with the straight edge. Seems after welding that last little brace my main gear bent a degree or two. I imeadatly know something was off on that first gear leg when it didn't swing as nice before after welding. Deciding I had gotten it too hot (see lesson one) the second gear leg I carefully welded in short stiches and let the tube cool then came back and welded some more. Still this second leg came out the same as the first one. Oh good, I thought, now the camber is welded in. Live & Learn.
Happy Resurection Day! (Easter) to you all.
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