Saturday, June 20, 2009

Today on Planet RV - 6/20/2009

Watch the birdies!

Doug Weiler, who runs the Twin Cities RVator group, found the birds in Put-in-Bay, Ohio are quite active. He found this mess after just two days. A trip report is on the Minnesota wing's Web site. (More)

OUR DAILY THREAD

Oshkosh arrival - How many take the high route (VAF)
Since RVs are faster than most planes, what are we doing down with the slowpokes?

New wheel bearings could use more grease (VAF)
One RVators experience after the first hours

Inspection camera
Harbor Freight's sale (AeroElectric List)

Tube/tire advice
When you're ready to replace the tubes that came with the kit, what are better choices? (RV List)

Rear baggage wall access panel
How to make it easier for access to the baggage wall area. (RV-10 List)

VIDEOS



IMAGES

Gary Sobek's images
Pete Howell's day trip to Olivia, MN.

ACCIDENT REPORTS

CA: Santa RosaProbable cause released in the 3/17/09 incident in which an RV-4 nosed over after a bounced landing. (More)

NEWS
Plane crashes in Cameron Park (Folsom Telegraph)
Pilot speaks about fatal crash (TimesDaily.com)
Minnesota Wing's June 2009 newsletter
Includes an article on landing gear fairing repair.

CALENDAR
IA: Boone. The annual RV fly-in is underway. Please send any pictures or information.

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