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Originally Posted by SergioK
You know we'll ALL want a ride in this beast when you're done, right??? TripleCrown Airport Ride 2011??  |
Uhhh, right, Sergio! 
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Originally Posted by Bob Hancock
Lars I'm guessing from the shape of the wing that your IO-360 does not have inverted capability. Fuel injection yes, but no inverted oil? Also, I notice the conformity and beauty of the ribs. I assume they were part of the quick-build kit. Your airplane is a work of art. Great thread!
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Thanks, Bob (and everyone else that's interested in my little diversion).
The ribs are integral with the QB wing, but had I done the slow build option that's how they are stamped from the factory. Van's aluminum parts are things of beauty. A long way from the crude cutouts that comprised the kits of 25-30 years ago.
You are right on inverted capability. Though I could've built flop tubes into the QB wings if I wanted to, and for that matter inverted oil could've been built in as well, if I was interested. Negative G flight won't be part of the regimen for me. I've spent some time upside down and have done a few outside loops. Enough to know that I'm ok without the capability 
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Lars Pedersen
2002 R1100S Prep, still soldiering on. Need to ride it more.
1970 Ford Bronco, far from stock; 2005 Subaru Outback wagon, departed, don't miss it. Replaced by The Storm Trooper, AKA a bone white 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Upland.
Vans RV-7 flying as of June 24, 2012; Too many bicycles to list.
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