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Anyone know of a way to get a hold of this publication, either on flash drive or in its original format? I found the add posted in CP70, page-6 following the article about LE main gear melt downs. Cheers Trevor

Working on a solution to the different length of the input shaft between the per-plans original and the new Allen fuel valve.

Cool video, I gotta admit that the outtakes at the end were my favorite.

Thanks!

Thank you for that. I will see what edition my plans are. I do have exactly what is shown in your diagram. I am still working my way through the CP publications to better understand what changes have been made to the original design.

When I get home I will try to locate more information on when these plans were issued or dated. Our VE has the header tank shown in slk23’s reply and “not” like the one shown in my picture. The plans I have were used during the build, therefore they are in pretty rough shape. I am still working my way through all of the CP publications to better understand all of this and the changes.

Our VE appears to have the fuel flow/totalizer. This one’s location is between the T-junction that connect each fuel tank “after” each one of the fuel filters and the fuel valve that controls the “header tank” fuel flow. It has been labeled by the prior owner as simply “Header Tank” - “On”(green) or “Off”.(Red). I am still evaluation the entire fuel system to better understand its operation.

I found the topic of an electric fuel pump on Page 8 & 9 of 37 in the section of “Step 4” “The Fuel System”. To prevent me misstating a phrase, please see the attached text for exact wording with regards to the fuel system and it’s mention of an electric pump. The pictures should be attached in the order they read, however they seem to be randomly placed on my end.🤷🏻‍♂️

In addition to the items listed above, are there any additional things that can be done to improve the VE's fuel system design? I am currently reviewing this section in the plans I have with hopes of understanding the design better and the reason it was designed that way. In the set of plans I have, I did read a section about adding an electric fuel pump. I have not finished reviewing this particular section of the plans and still working through them.

Thank you sir, I will begin my CP archive search. When I acquired the VE from the original family, I did get all of the hard copies of the CP. The plans I got are not in great shape and I need to look into preserving them for reference. They are more like a pile of tattered separated papers. I also have access to the digital copy of the CP on the COBA web site. Thanks again for the info, I am still learning. Since the VE has effectively returned to it’s place of construction/birth, I want to do right for the family who wants to see 23RR fly again like they asked. I still need to trace one of the lines on the “installed” oil separator on the VE’s firewall. Most are obvious where they originate in the engine area and where they end up at, there is one that goes back through the firewall and I need to find out exactly where it leads. Since the original builder passed away some years ago, I can only investigate and note what I find. cheers

Thank you

I was just going with what it already had per the build. The existing one may impede the starter if I install one and want to keep things statuesque. What was Mr. Rutan’s reasons for designing and installing one? Was it to keep oil off of the prop? I honestly don’t know regarding the VE. At work, if we don’t run one or it becomes plugged, my camera is non-operational due to the oil covering the lens. this is the original per-plans one that is installed.

I am still looking into the lightweight starter option. Another friend gave me another style of an oil separator so I am hoping I can use one of them if I install the starter. We will see….

From what I am seeing regarding cowling clearances, it appears that a spin-on oil filter adapter will clear everything. I had one on our C-150 O-200 and really liked the benefits of having a filter rather than relying on a metal screen. From what I am initially seeing, I will need to rearrange an anchor point for the existing baffling.

The tie-wire on the gasgolator

Thank you for all the good info, especially regarding the pump. I am looking into trying to obtain or fabricate the fuel cap chain and metal triangle retention piece like my buddies Long has on the fuel caps. Are you still using the per-plans valve handle/flag just aft of the control stick with the better valve?

Thanks Kent, I will look into a better wire retention set up. The yellow Tygon tube in the engine bay is solely for venting into the oil separator, so no fuel in those. My current fuel path is as follows. fuel line and glass fuel filter from each wing. Each fuel line runs to a “T” junction and flows to a single line. It then goes to what appears to be a one way check valve(? Random guess), and then to the fuel valve that controls the “on/off” header tank. From there it flows through the firewall to the gasgolator(sp) and onto the carburetor via silicone wrapped fuel hose. I will be changing the clear hose in the hell hole to a high grad rubber fuel line and circular FI clamps to tighten up. I am not too sure about the check valve but I am still learning the VE’s system. The gasgolator does have tie-wire on it so it looks good. The two glass fuel filters look exactly like the ones at JEGS and Summit so I will plan on just replacing them. My local buddy who has a LongEZ has the same filter but only one as it transitions to the main fuel line in the engine bay.

Good evening everyone, Tonight, when I moved the VE to the middle of our T-Hangar, I immediately notice the strong smell of Avgas. The VE has the wings and canard removed and I am in the beginning stages of getting it back in the air. Upon further investigation, I noticed that the glass fuel filter on the right take was dripping profusely. This bring me to my question. Since I am very new to VE ownership, there seems to be a safer fuel filter that can be used. Is this correct or does the community commonly use the glass and metal old school fuel filters? Thanks in advance, T

Thank you Marc for the ADSB info. I have been looking at the uavionix site and I see there are two GPS antenna options. Which one do you prefer, the SkyFYX or SkyFYX-EXT? I am trying to determine the differences and which one would be preferred for the VE platform. Regarding lighting, our VE only has a single strobe on the bottom with a large power supply on the floor of the rear passenger area. I am looking into replacing it with the AVEO SuperNova DV because it would fit the existing mounting plate dimensions. It I remove the plate, I could go with the SuperNova SF Daylight beacon, its low profile and sleek. With regards to the navigation/wing tip light option, I was looking into the AVEO PowerBurst NXT or the Andromeda DayLite 14v. Would you recommend one over the other for the VE wingtips for one that needs to be modified to install? I am still looking into landing light options and have seen the AVEO landing light pod you recommended a while back. I have also seen a VE that had a custom modification of two LED lights mounted on the speed/air brake on the bottom. I have only seen pictures and have no idea what that modification would require for that option. Thank you again for your input on this matter. Trevor To the OP, I hope I did not overstep with this post. It was my intent to gather more information for this venture since we seem to be in the same boat. Cheers

Looking into seat cushion options for the fast mover. Kinda wonder if the standard pads offered by Oregon aero are worth a look.

Removed the D10A and shipped up to Dynon for a bench test and general once over.

Thank you, those two articles are very helpful. Cheers

Thank you! pics like this are exactly what I was looking for. I was planning on using 1.5 mm carbon fiber sheets for my initial set. Would you by chance have the detentions of yours? thank you again for replying to my question. cheers

Not sure why my reply did not post, anyway..... here is attempt #2. yarp, fast mover does have wing cuffs as per the original builder. I haven't read any issues regarding unusual flight characteristics in the logs. From what I have read on TF fences, the biggest benefit is during slow flight. They help direct air flow over the ailerons providing a little more authority on landing. I've seen some absolutely huge ones on a variety of LongEz's, so I was looking at more designs for the ones on Vari's. cheers Trevor

Looking for trailing edge fence design ideas. Specifically ones that work well for the VE. I've seen some very large to small. Just trying to design an effective TE fence without going huge. Thanks for your time.