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Patrick Hoyt
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Patrick Hoyt's Discussions
Australia...?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Darryl Legg Jan 14, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
How are you doing your Coax cables...?
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Which Brake Fluid....?
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Patrick Hoyt posted a status"Flew for 2.5 hours in Phase 1 area. Testing for Vy, and navigation practice. Very nice day."
Patrick Hoyt posted a status"Flew for half hour this morning. Hazy, lot of turbulence, and a gusty crosswind. Did two full-stop landings, then put the plane away."
Patrick Hoyt posted a status"Flew twice. Couple hours in the morning, testing for Vy; couple hours in afternoon, just having fun. Went to 10k feet. Glide tests too."
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Video Cameras Used in Flight
Posted on January 8, 2013 at 4:45pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
Several people have asked about the video cameras that I've been using. I've posted a few videos that include views from inside the cockpit (with audio), and views from outside the cockpit.
I have an NFlightCam GPS+ (about 1 year old), and a GoPro Hero2 (about 5 months old), generally using both cameras at the same time on my test flights.
These small video cameras have been a big help in my Phase 1 testing. It's helpful to be able to "go back and review what…
Continue Moving Day for the Zodiac Project
Posted on June 15, 2012 at 2:53pm 5 Comments 4 Likes
On Saturday, June 9th, several EAA Chapter 25 members gathered at my house to move the Zodiac project from it's humble birthplace in a Minnesota garage to a local airport.
The day began with one group meeting at the EAA chapter hanger for some early morning prep and cleanup operations, and another group meeting at my house to prepare the Zodiac for transport. Several people displayed great stamina by participating in both operations during a hot, windy day and under a…
Cleaning the Canopy for the First Time
Posted on June 19, 2011 at 9:46pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
The canopy on my Zodiac was coated with engine oil which had been sprayed by the prop blast during initial run-up testing. On top of this oil was several months of accumulated garage dust, grit, and debris.
I've noticed a rather disturbing tendency for visitors to rub the canopy in what I believe is simply an instinctive desire to make a clean spot. Given that it's summer now, there are more people stopping over, and more people wanting to reach over and wipe off part of…
Continue An Australian Adventure
Posted on May 1, 2011 at 10:30pm 6 Comments 2 Likes
Recently my wife (Mary) and I journeyed to Australia in celebration of her 50th birthday. Being long-time EAA members and homebuilders, part of our vacation planning included establishing contact with Australian homebuilders who lived in the regions we were going to visit.
We've always enjoyed meeting fellow aviation enthusiasts. Some of our most enjoyable times have been in the company of aviators who we've met at various places. From small fly-ins at places like Brodhead…
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Patrick, I'm going with Chevrolet, Corvair, T091RH which is the block serial number.
Dan
Pat,
The thing that worries me about how you described your engine is that if I describe mine the same way, there would be at least 2 aircraft with engine Chevrolet Corvair Serial Number 1. Does it matter?
Dan
Patrick,
I'm starting the certification process and was wondering how you filled out the Affidavit of Ownership form 8050-88 on the line for the engine manufacturer model and serial number. Is this general motors and the stamped serial number on the block, or is like the plane and I'm the manufacturer and serial number is 1?
Dan Dempsey
Hi Pat,
Are you and Mary going to AirVenture? If so, maybe we can touch base.
David Courtney
Pat,
It is looking more like an airplane every day! I can't wait to see it in person. I camped out at Sun-N-Fun last week next to Pietenpol builder Dick Navatril. He says you guys are in the same EAA chapter.
Good luck,
Dave
Hello Pat: Yes we do BFR's , what is now called a Flight review. When would you like to get this done. buzzair@pyramid.net
Hi Patrick,
I see in your pitures you have the stewart Warner tach. What did you use for a tach pick up and sender? Where did you get it. I have been having problems getting a tach to work correctly. Thanks! Dave
Yeh, Gov sux.
I am glad that you liked my secondary latching system that much that you are duplicating it. Of coarse you do realise that I am now going to have to sue for $1 000 000 AUD for infringing on my patent. HA, just kidding. Spinnlok deserve a pat on the back for designing that little cleat don't they.
I've asked Admin of this site to transfer your video from my account to yours. If they can't do it, I will delete it and get you to copy and paste the RSS feed from Youtube.
Phill
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