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Date: 08-10-2026
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Number of Hours: 0.30
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Short Description: Desiccant change - new plugs - kind of
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I saw some new-to-me desiccant plugs at Spruce and thought I would give them a try. Instead of the desiccant container being held on by a spring clip, these had the desiccant container screwed on. The problem is, I wanted 4 of the new style, but they gave me 3 of the new style and one of the old style (which I already have 5 of). So, I will take that one back and exchange it
For grins, I asked ChatGPT for RV-8 build statistics and it told me:
RV-8 Overall Build Statistics
Total Average Hours (Slow Build): 1,800–2,500 hours
Total Average Hours (Quick Build): 1,200–1,600 hours
Average Timeline: 3 to 5 years for a dedicated builder
Clearly, I am not a dedicated builder — or maybe just dedicated to taking my sweet time! LOL
I then asked what it thinks about me being at 3,700+ hours, taking 14+ years, and still not being finished... I think it "felt" bad because it said: "It says that you are building an airplane, not just assembling a kit—and you're doing it with incredible dedication!" HAHAHA... Ok, it gave me some other pep talk statements about having a quality and craftsman mindset, fitting airplane building around a life balance, and persistence, but what does it know? I am just a slow builder. :)
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3 of 4 new plugs
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