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January 30, 2016 - July 13, 2019



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Subject: Skyview Checklists
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Jan 30, 2016
Hello. Dynon Skyview now has the option to display checklists. This is the one I use. Naturally, it's a living document, so it might change over time. It does reflect the higher normal fuel pressure range with the newest Rotax engine side pumps. Checklist below: # ALLEGRO N456TS CHECKLIST REVISION A CHKLST0.TITLE, PRE-FLIGHT CHKLST0.LINE1, CHKLST0.LINE2, PRE-FLIGHT COMPLETED CHKLST0.LINE3, BOOT SKYVIEW ON INTERNAL BAT CHKLST0.LINE4, SEATBELTS - FASTENED CHKLST0.LINE5, DOORS CLOSED & LATCHED CHKLST0.LINE6, PARKING BRAKE - ON CHKLST0.LINE7, FUEL VALVE - ON CHKLST0.LINE8, SKYVIEW SET TO EMS CHKLST0.LINE9, MASTER - ON CHKLST0.LINE10, FUEL PUMP - ON CHKLST0.LINE11, PRESS - MIN 2.2PSI,MAX 7.26PSI CHKLST0.LINE12, STROBES - ON CHKLST0.LINE13, CHOKE - AS REQUIRED CHKLST0.LINE14, THROTTLE - IDLE CHKLST0.LINE15, PROP AREA - CLEAR PROP! CHKLST0.LINE16, STARTER ENGAGE CHKLST0.LINE17, WARMUP RPM - 2,000-2,500 RPM CHKLST0.LINE18, CHOKE - OFF CHKLST0.LINE19, OIL PRESSURE CHECK CHKLST0.LINE20, MIN 12 PSI BELOW 3,500 RPM CHKLST0.LINE21, 29 - 73 PSI ABOVE 3,500 RPM CHKLST0.LINE22, FUEL PUMP - OFF CHKLST0.LINE23, MIN 2.2 PSI, MAX 7.26 PSI CHKLST0.LINE24, FUEL PUMP - ON! CHKLST0.LINE25, AVIONICS POWER - ON CHKLST0.LINE26, AUTO PILOT POWER - ON CHKLST1.TITLE, BEFORE TAKEOFF CHKLST1.LINE1, CHKLST1.LINE2, SEAT BELTS - FASTENED CHKLST1.LINE3, DOORS CLOSED & LATCHED CHKLST1.LINE4, CHOKE - OFF CHKLST1.LINE5, FLIGHT CONT - FREE & CORRECT CHKLST1.LINE6, FLAPS - POSITION 1 CHKLST1.LINE7, VISUALLY CONFIRM FLAPS POS 1 CHKLST1.LINE8, TRIM - SET FOR TAKE OFF CHKLST1.LINE9, ALTIMETER - SET CHKLST1.LINE10, COM 1 FREQ - SET CHKLST1.LINE11, GPS - PROGRAMMED CHKLST1.LINE12, PARKING BRAKE - CHECK CHKLST1.LINE13, FUEL QUANTITY - CHECK CHKLST1.LINE14, FUEL PRESSURE - CHECK CHKLST1.LINE15, FUEL PUMP - ON CHKLST1.LINE16, OIL TEMPERATURES CHKLST1.LINE17, OIL - 100F FOR RUNUP CHKLST1.LINE18, OIL - 120F FOR TAKEOFF CHKLST1.LINE19, OIL - MAX 285F CHKLST1.LINE20, CHT - MAX 300F CHKLST1.LINE21, IGN CHECK - 3,500-4,000 RPM CHKLST1.LINE22, IGN MAX DROP - 300 RPM CHKLST1.LINE23, TRANSPONDER TO ALT CHKLST1.LINE24, CODE 1200 FOR VFR CHKLST2.TITLE, CRUISE CHKLST2.LINE1, CHKLST2.LINE2, POWER - 4,500 - 5,500 RPM CHKLST2.LINE3, MAX 5,800 RPM FOR TAKEOFF CHKLST2.LINE4, 5,800 RPM MAX 5 MINUTES!! CHKLST2.LINE5, TRIM AS REQUIRED CHKLST2.LINE6, LIGHTS AS REQUIRED CHKLST3.TITLE, BEFORE LANDING CHKLST3.LINE1, CHKLST3.LINE2, FUEL VALVE - ON - CONFIRM CHKLST3.LINE3, FUEL QUANTITY - CHECK CHKLST3.LINE4, FUEL PUMP - ON - CONFIRM CHKLST3.LINE5, FUEL PRESSURE - CONFIRM CHKLST3.LINE6, LIGHTS AS REQUIRED - CHECK CHKLST3.LINE7, FLAPS (BELOW 70 MPH MAX) CHKLST3.LINE8, APPROACH: 60 - 65 MPH CHKLST3.LINE9, CLEAR RUNWAY CHKLST4.TITLE, ENGINE SHUTDOWN CHKLST4.LINE1, CHKLST4.LINE2, FLAPS UP CHKLST4.LINE3, AUTO PILOT SWITCH - OFF CHKLST4.LINE4, AVIONICS SWITCH - OFF CHKLST4.LINE5, STROBES - OFF CHKLST4.LINE6, FUEL PUMP SWITCH - OFF CHKLST4.LINE7, MASTER SWITCH - OFF CHKLST4.LINE8, IGNITION SWITCH - OFF CHKLST4.LINE9, PARKING BRAKE - CHECK CHKLST5.TITLE, EMERGENCY: LIGHT SIGNALS CHKLST5.LINE1, CHKLST5.LINE2, TYPE/COLOR  ON GROUND IN-FLIGHT CHKLST5.LINE3, CHKLST5.LINE4, STDY GREEN  TAKEOFF   LAND CHKLST5.LINE5, FLSH GREEN  TAXI      RETURN CHKLST5.LINE6, STDY RED    STOP      YIELD CHKLST5.LINE7, FLSH RED    OFF RNWY  UNSAFE CHKLST5.LINE8, FLSH WHITE  STARTOVER ---- CHKLST5.LINE9, ALT RED/GN  EXTREME CAUTION CHKLST6.TITLE, MISC: PHONETIC ALPHABET CHKLST6.LINE1, CHKLST6.LINE2, A - Alpha CHKLST6.LINE3, B - Bravo CHKLST6.LINE4, C - Charlie CHKLST6.LINE5, D - Delta CHKLST6.LINE6, E - Echo CHKLST6.LINE7, F - Foxtrot CHKLST6.LINE8, G - Golf CHKLST6.LINE9, H - Hotel CHKLST6.LINE10, I - India CHKLST6.LINE11, J - Juliet CHKLST6.LINE12, K - Kilo CHKLST6.LINE13, L - Lima CHKLST6.LINE14, M - Mike CHKLST6.LINE15, N - November CHKLST6.LINE16, O - Oscar CHKLST6.LINE17, P - Papa CHKLST6.LINE18, Q - Quebec CHKLST6.LINE19, R - Romeo CHKLST6.LINE20, S - Sierra CHKLST6.LINE21, T - Tango CHKLST6.LINE22, U - Uniform CHKLST6.LINE23, V - Victor CHKLST6.LINE24, W - Whiskey CHKLST6.LINE25, X - X-Ray CHKLST6.LINE26, Y - Yankee CHKLST6.LINE27, Z - Zulu CHKLST7.TITLE, TRANSPONDER CODES CHKLST7.LINE1, CHKLST7.LINE2, VFR - 1200 CHKLST7.LINE3, Hijack - 7500 CHKLST7.LINE4, Radio Fail - 7600 CHKLST7.LINE5, Emergency - 7700 -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=452458#452458 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/checklist_651.txt ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: ADS B
From: "ledson" <Larryedson(at)ymail.com>
Date: Feb 09, 2016
Has anyone looked into an ADS B solution for our Allegro aircraft? Also has there been any word from Allegro USA about a solution and how we should proceed? Thanks, Larry Edson N4362C Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=452737#452737 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: doug(at)allegrolsa.com
Subject: RE: Allegro-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 02/09/16
Date: Feb 10, 2016
As there are many different configurations of instruments on existing Alleg ro, there is no one answer to say "this" needs to be done. However, LSA Am erica, Inc. did issue an LOA (Letter Of Authorization) to allow any qualifi ed avionics shop to install an ADSB. As this is not critical to the flight characteristics of the Allegro, the owner/operator also has the options to install, but is must be checked by a qualified avionics person. The newer Allegro with Dynon "glass have a very easy option to go with the Dynon ADS B offer. However, this is NOT mandatory, with the owner/operator making th e final judgement call. Please contact LSA America, Inc. with any question s. Thanks, Doug Hempstead LSA America, Inc. 252-586-1200 doug(at)allegrolsa.com --------- Original Message --------- Subject: Allegro-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 02/09/16 From: "Allegro-List Digest Server" <allegro-list(at)matronics.com> Date: 2/10/16 2:56 am * ======================== Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive ======================== Today's complete Allegro-List Digest can also be found in either of the two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version of the Allegro-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor such as Notepad or with a web browser. HTML Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=html&C hapter 16-02-09&Archive=Allegro Text Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt&Ch apter 16-02-09&Archive=Allegro ======================== ======================= EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive ======================== ======================= ---------------------------------------------------------- Allegro-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 02/09/16: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:28 PM - ADS B (ledson) ________________________________ Message 1 _______________________________ ______ Subject: Allegro-List: ADS B From: "ledson" <Larryedson(at)ymail.com> Has anyone looked into an ADS B solution for our Allegro aircraft? Also ha s there been any word from Allegro USA about a solution and how we should proceed? Thanks, Larry Edson N4362C Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=452737#452737 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Dee LeBlanc <leblancds(at)cox.net>
Subject: Allegro Questions
Date: Feb 26, 2016
Greetings, I am new to the Allegro aircraft and have an Allegro 2007. I have a couple of questions I hope you can help me with given your experience. 1) I am amazed at the flimsy little hook under the wing apparently to be use for a tiedown?? It is held onto the bottom of the wing by two small rivets. I am thinking that this is possibly not intended for the tiedown. About 8 to 10 inches outboard of this fixture is a threaded hole which is roughly 3/16" ID. I wonder if this threaded hole is intended to accept an eye bolt to be used for a tiedown. Please let me know if you have any experience with this issue. 2) My second question is related to the air speed pitot tube. My pitot tube Is located on the top of the vertical stabilizer. This location experiences wild gyrations in airspeed on final approach. I noticed in the 2007 Allegro literature that their airspeed pitot is located beneath the outboard right wing. I wonder if this change in pitot location from the tail to the right-wing was necessitated due to these gyrations in airspeed indications. Please let me know if you have any experience with this issue. Thanks for all your help, Dee LeBlanc leblancds(at)cox.net cell 225-802-1038 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift That=99s Why They Call it the Present ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Allegro Questions
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Feb 27, 2016
Hello. Mine is a little different then your Allegro, so this might not directly apply. The tie down hooks on mine were tested earlier this week. It held the aircraft in a storm which continued on to make a tornado and damage homes. My Allegro is in an open t-hangar with partial protection from the wind. IIRC, the weather station reported 40 mph winds before it was knocked offline. The wind was strong enough to rip both gust-lock pucks off the wings....I didn't think that was possible. The tie down hooks did just fine. My first impression of them was similar to yours, however, I believe it's an unfounded concern. My pitot tube isn't located in the same spot, so I can't help you there. I've seen them in a couple different spots. It seems the Allegro fleet varies. Mine is #2 built in the US by LSA America and I know its pitot tube is different then some of the ones built afterwards. Perhaps Doug can help you with that on Monday. Bradley Pearce -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=453267#453267 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: doug(at)allegrolsa.com
Subject: RE: Allegro-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 02/26/16
Date: Feb 29, 2016
Let me address the tie down hooks first. They will hold. As an example, w e were at Sun-n-Fun a few years back when storms and tornado came through a nd cause havoc with the airplanes there. Our three Allegros suffered no da mage when aircraft next to us were flipped up-side down. As to the pitot tube on the early Fantasy Air 2007 models, there were put o n the rear of the fuselage close to the horizontal stabilizer. THe idea wa s to put it somewhere it could not be "bumped" into and cause damage. Howe ver, is some cases when the angle is just right, the pitot will allow for i naccurate readings of the ASI. After we bought FAntasy Air and moved produ ction here to the USA, we changed it back to the right side strut cover. We have since then changed over to much heavier duty pitot tube and put it into the right wing, which allows both a better and stronger position, but also allows for AOA. The Fantasy Air built 2007 models can change over to the strut pitot config uration if they so desire. This is not mandatory. Please contact LSA Amer ica, inc.for additional information on changing out the pitot. THank you, Doug --------- Original Message --------- Subject: Allegro-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 02/26/16 From: "Allegro-List Digest Server" <allegro-list(at)matronics.com> Date: 2/27/16 2:57 am * ======================== Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive ======================== Today's complete Allegro-List Digest can also be found in either of the two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version of the Allegro-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor such as Notepad or with a web browser. HTML Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=html&C hapter 16-02-26&Archive=Allegro Text Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt&Ch apter 16-02-26&Archive=Allegro ======================== ======================= EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive ======================== ======================= ---------------------------------------------------------- Allegro-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 02/26/16: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:18 PM - Allegro Questions (Dee LeBlanc) ________________________________ Message 1 _______________________________ ______ From: Dee LeBlanc <leblancds(at)cox.net> Subject: Allegro-List: Allegro Questions Greetings, I am new to the Allegro aircraft and have an Allegro 2007. I have a couple of questions I hope you can help me with given your experience. 1) I am amazed at the flimsy little hook under the wing apparently to be use for a tiedown?? It is held onto the bottom of the wing by two small rivets. I am thinking that this is possibly not intended for the tiedown. About 8 to 10 inches outboard of this fixture is a threaded hole which is roughly 3/16" ID. I wonder if this threaded hole is intended to accept an eye bolt to be used for a tiedown. Please let me know if you have any experience with this issue. 2) My second question is related to the air speed pitot tube. My pitot tube Is located on the top of the vertical stabilizer. This location experiences wild gyrations in airspeed on final approach. I noticed in the 2007 Allegro literature that their airspeed pitot is located beneath the outboard right wing. I wonder if this change in pitot location from the tail to the right-wing was necessitated due to these gyrations in airspeed indications. Please let me know if you have any experience with this issue. Thanks for all your help, Dee LeBlanc leblancds(at)cox.net cell 225-802-1038 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift That=99s Why They Call it the Present ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Apr 01, 2016
Subject: Build Pictures
From: Luis Quijano <quijanoluis22(at)gmail.com>
Hello, I just bought an Allegro that sat in a hanger for about 7 years and the previous owner cut all fuel lines and electrical connect when he pulled the engine out to get looked at because of a prop strike. I have all the electrical connection all set but I can't seem to figure out the fuel hose. Does anyone has picture of the engine setup with all fuel lines I do have wing tanks . Thank you for your help. Luis ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Jerry Goldberg <jkgcpa(at)ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Re: Build Pictures
Date: Apr 01, 2016
Luis, I have a construction CD for the Allegro 2000 that has that. Which mod el do you have? Thanks, Jerry N44456 Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 1, 2016, at 2:03 PM, Luis Quijano wrote: > > Hello, > I just bought an Allegro that sat in a hanger for about 7 years and the pr evious owner cut all fuel lines and electrical connect when he pulled the en gine out to get looked at because of a prop strike. I have all the electrica l connection all set but I can't seem to figure out the fuel hose. Does anyo ne has picture of the engine setup with all fuel lines I do have wing tanks . > Thank you for your help. > Luis ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Apr 01, 2016
Subject: Re: Build Pictures
From: Luis Quijano <quijanoluis22(at)gmail.com>
It's a 2005 Allegro 2000 On Apr 1, 2016 4:38 PM, "Jerry Goldberg" wrote: > Luis, I have a construction CD for the Allegro 2000 that has that. Which > model do you have? > > Thanks, Jerry N44456 > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 1, 2016, at 2:03 PM, Luis Quijano wrote: > > Hello, > I just bought an Allegro that sat in a hanger for about 7 years and the > previous owner cut all fuel lines and electrical connect when he pulled the > engine out to get looked at because of a prop strike. I have all the > electrical connection all set but I can't seem to figure out the fuel hose. > Does anyone has picture of the engine setup with all fuel lines I do have > wing tanks . > Thank you for your help. > Luis > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Pitot Location
From: "Dee One" <leblancds(at)cox.net>
Date: Apr 03, 2016
My 2007 Allegro pitot location is on the vertical stabilizer. The ASI varies wildly 10-15mph. Doug at Allegro said there's a kit to convert to a wing or strut mounted pitot; however I'm not able to get information on this kit. Would anyone know where I can obtain a kit or instructions for this conversion? Thanks for your response. -------- The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift Thats Why They Call it the Present Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=454508#454508 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Stiff Rudder
From: "Dee One" <leblancds(at)cox.net>
Date: Apr 03, 2016
I had my maiden flight in my 2007 Allegro yesterday. All went as expected except for very stiff rudder ground control and very stiff rudder control in the air. I've read a bit on Matronics about machining parts on the nosewheel struck to improve this situation. Would anyone have any additional information on how to improve the stiffness on the rudder pedals both in the air and on the ground handling? Thanks for your response. -------- The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift Thats Why They Call it the Present Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=454509#454509 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Fuel Vapors in Cockpit
From: "Dee One" <leblancds(at)cox.net>
Date: Apr 03, 2016
I had my maiden flight in my 2007 Allegro yesterday. One concern that I had was the smell of fuel particularly at low airspeed. My 17 gallon tank is in the fuselage under the seats. Has anyone else experienced this issue and if so what was your resolution? Also, would anyone happen to have a fuel system diagram showing feed lines, return lines, and vent lines . . . This may help to determine where are the vapors are originating from. Thanks for your response. -------- The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift Thats Why They Call it the Present Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=454512#454512 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Hugh McKay" <hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Pitot Location
Date: Apr 04, 2016
Dee One, Doug Hempsted at LSA America should have these kits. Just Google LSA America. You will see how to contact them. Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow, L.M. ASCE Senior Consultant Worldwide Engineering Inc. 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 Denver, NC 28037 Ph. 704-661-8271 Fax 704-483-5466 email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net http://www.wwegeo.com -----Original Message----- From: Dee One Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2016 4:01 PM Subject: Allegro-List: Pitot Location My 2007 Allegro pitot location is on the vertical stabilizer. The ASI varies wildly 10-15mph. Doug at Allegro said there's a kit to convert to a wing or strut mounted pitot; however I'm not able to get information on this kit. Would anyone know where I can obtain a kit or instructions for this conversion? Thanks for your response. -------- The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift Thats Why They Call it the Present Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=454508#454508 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Dee LeBlanc <leblancds(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: Pitot Location
Date: Apr 04, 2016
Thanks, I've called and emailed several times,; my problem is no response for 6 to 8 weeks now. I'm sure they're tied up with sun and fun now. I'll continue to try; thanks for your response. Dee LeBlanc leblancds(at)cox.net cell 225-802-1038 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift That=92s Why They Call it the Present . The hell shit > On Apr 4, 2016, at 7:59 AM, Hugh McKay wrote: > > > Dee One, > > Doug Hempsted at LSA America should have these kits. Just Google LSA America. You will see how to contact them. > > Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow, L.M. ASCE > Senior Consultant > Worldwide Engineering Inc. > 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 > Denver, NC 28037 > > Ph. 704-661-8271 > Fax 704-483-5466 > email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net > http://www.wwegeo.com > -----Original Message----- From: Dee One > Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2016 4:01 PM > To: allegro-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: Allegro-List: Pitot Location > > > My 2007 Allegro pitot location is on the vertical stabilizer. The ASI varies wildly 10-15mph. Doug at Allegro said there's a kit to convert to a wing or strut mounted pitot; however I'm not able to get information on this kit. Would anyone know where I can obtain a kit or instructions for this conversion? Thanks for your response. > > -------- > The Past is History > The Future is a Mystery > Today is a Gift > That=99s Why They Call it the Present > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=454508#454508 > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: doug(at)allegrolsa.com
Subject: Re: Build Pictures
Date: Apr 04, 2016
Luis, I am so sorry I did not catch your name earlier. As you will remember, we were in an ultralight club together in Whitsett, NC Please give me a call and I will make sure all your questions are answered. I look forward to t alking with you again. I hope you and your son and family are doing well =2E Doug Hemptsead 252-586-1200 - office 336-202-1585 - cell --------- Original Message --------- Subject: Re: Allegro-List: Build Pictu res From: "Luis Quijano" <quijanoluis22(at)gmail.com> Date: 4/1/16 5:05 pm It's a 2005 Allegro 2000 On Apr 1, 2016 4:38 PM, "Jerry Goldberg" wrote: Luis, I have a construction CD for the Allegro 2000 that has that. Which model do you have? Thanks, Jerry N44456 Sent from my iPhone On Apr 1, 2016, at 2:03 PM, Luis Quijano wrote: Hello, I just bought an Allegro that sat in a hanger for about 7 years and the pr evious owner cut all fuel lines and electrical connect when he pulled the e ngine out to get looked at because of a prop strike. I have all the electri cal connection all set but I can't seem to figure out the fuel hose. Does a nyone has picture of the engine setup with all fuel lines I do have wing ta nks . Thank you for your help. Luis ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Hugh McKay" <hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Fuel Vapors in Cockpit
Date: Apr 04, 2016
Dee One, If you are smelling fuel, my first suggestion is "don't fly the plane until you find the source of the fuel smell". You have too much at stake, your life!! Is your airplane a new allegro that was manufactured by LSA America? If it is call them and ask for help in finding the source of the fuel odor. If you bought your plane as a used Allegro, I would still call them. Another question is your Allegro a S-LSA or and E-LSA? If you have a S-LSA Allegro you probably have only a limited amount of technical information, drawings, diagrams, etc.. I fly an E-LSA Allegro 2000 model which I built from a Kit and know intimately, and can only comment on that airplane (which is a little different than an Allegro 2007 model). On the Allegro 2000 the electric fuel pump is just in front of the main belly tank under the floor board. Not sure where it is on the 2007 Model. Also, if you have wing tanks the plumbing for the fuel lines is much more complex than with out wing tanks. My first suggestion is to check the two fuel vent connections on the main fuel tank under your seat. They should be located just inside the cockpit on the very left side of the tank under the carpet covering. My second suggestion is to remove the top engine cowl and carefully inspect ALL the fuel line connections to the mechanical fuel pump, the fuel distributer (a five prong device that has five fuel lines connected to it) located on the top of the engine, and all fuel lines down stream from the fuel distributer. One of these downstream lines is a vent line back to the main fuel tank, one goes to the fuel pressure gage on your instrument panel(if you have a mechanical pressure gage), two go to the two carbs., and the last is the line coming in from the engine fuel pump. My third suggestion is to find out where the electric fuel pump is located. If it is under the floor board remove the floor board and check the fuel line connections to the electric fuel pump and the fuel tank, and the gascolator if it has one, and all other fuel line connections between the gascolator and the engine fuel pump. Do these inspections in sequence and hopefully you will find the problem, but by all means don't fly the plane until you find the source of fuel odor and correct it. Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow, L.M. ASCE Senior Consultant Worldwide Engineering Inc. 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 Denver, NC 28037 Ph. 704-661-8271 Fax 704-483-5466 email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net http://www.wwegeo.com -----Original Message----- From: Dee One Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2016 4:25 PM Subject: Allegro-List: Fuel Vapors in Cockpit I had my maiden flight in my 2007 Allegro yesterday. One concern that I had was the smell of fuel particularly at low airspeed. My 17 gallon tank is in the fuselage under the seats. Has anyone else experienced this issue and if so what was your resolution? Also, would anyone happen to have a fuel system diagram showing feed lines, return lines, and vent lines . . . This may help to determine where are the vapors are originating from. Thanks for your response. -------- The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift Thats Why They Call it the Present Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=454512#454512 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Fuel Vapors in Cockpit
From: Dee LeBlanc <leblancds(at)cox.net>
Date: Apr 04, 2016
Hello Hugh, good to hear back from you. I have already completed all of the actions that you have suggested below. I have checked all the connections and they all look good. I have made a fuel system diagram and it is as you described below. The only anomaly that I found was fuel stains on the belly between the gascolater (which is in front of the firewall) and the fuel tank drain valve. The fumes may be coming from the gascolater and it may have a bad gasket. I will check into that. Thanks again. Dee LeBlanc Aerospace Engineer, AIAA Aero One Ltd leblancds(at)cox.net cell 225-802-1038 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift That=92s Why They Call it the Present > On Apr 4, 2016, at 9:40 AM, Hugh McKay wrote: > > > Dee One, > > If you are smelling fuel, my first suggestion is "don't fly the plane until you find the source of the fuel smell". You have too much at stake, your life!! > > Is your airplane a new allegro that was manufactured by LSA America? If it is call them and ask for help in finding the source of the fuel odor. If you bought your plane as a used Allegro, I would still call them. Another question is your Allegro a S-LSA or and E-LSA? If you have a S-LSA Allegro you probably have only a limited amount of technical information, drawings, diagrams, etc.. I fly an E-LSA Allegro 2000 model which I built from a Kit and know intimately, and can only comment on that airplane (which is a little different than an Allegro 2007 model). On the Allegro 2000 the electric fuel pump is just in front of the main belly tank under the floor board. Not sure where it is on the 2007 Model. Also, if you have wing tanks the plumbing for the fuel lines is much more complex than with out wing tanks. > > My first suggestion is to check the two fuel vent connections on the main fuel tank under your seat. They should be located just inside the cockpit on the very left side of the tank under the carpet covering. > My second suggestion is to remove the top engine cowl and carefully inspect ALL the fuel line connections to the mechanical fuel pump, the fuel distributer (a five prong device that has five fuel lines connected to it) located on the top of the engine, and all fuel lines down stream from the fuel distributer. One of these downstream lines is a vent line back to the main fuel tank, one goes to the fuel pressure gage on your instrument panel(if you have a mechanical pressure gage), two go to the two carbs., and the last is the line coming in from the engine fuel pump. > > My third suggestion is to find out where the electric fuel pump is located. If it is under the floor board remove the floor board and check the fuel line connections to the electric fuel pump and the fuel tank, and the gascolator if it has one, and all other fuel line connections between the gascolator and the engine fuel pump. > > Do these inspections in sequence and hopefully you will find the problem, but by all means don't fly the plane until you find the source of fuel odor and correct it. > > > > Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow, L.M. ASCE > Senior Consultant > Worldwide Engineering Inc. > 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 > Denver, NC 28037 > > Ph. 704-661-8271 > Fax 704-483-5466 > email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net > http://www.wwegeo.com > -----Original Message----- From: Dee One > Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2016 4:25 PM > To: allegro-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: Allegro-List: Fuel Vapors in Cockpit > > > I had my maiden flight in my 2007 Allegro yesterday. One concern that I had was the smell of fuel particularly at low airspeed. My 17 gallon tank is in the fuselage under the seats. Has anyone else experienced this issue and if so what was your resolution? Also, would anyone happen to have a fuel system diagram showing feed lines, return lines, and vent lines . . . This may help to determine where are the vapors are originating from. Thanks for your response. > > -------- > The Past is History > The Future is a Mystery > Today is a Gift > That=99s Why They Call it the Present > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=454512#454512 > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Hugh McKay" <hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Fuel Vapors in Cockpit
Date: Apr 04, 2016
Dee, If all other fuel connections are good the problem may very well be at the gascolater, especially if there are fuel stains on the underside of the airplane=92s belly. If the gascolater has never been opened it may have a bad gasket to begin with, or if it has been opened to check for contaminated fuel and bulb re-set; the gasket could be pinched, or the bulb not seated properly on the gasket before tightening. Another possibility is that the bulb itself is cracked due to over tightening. Either of these could cause a small fuel lake at the gascolater which because if its location would allow fumes to come up inside the cockpit under the floor board when taxiing (low engine rpms and very low air speed. speeds. It is going to be hard to determine if the bulb gasket is damaged because of its location, but you can check the integrity of the bulb by simply removing it and carefully inspecting it. I would check the bulb first. If it is not damaged (cracked), then carefully inspect the gasket seat in the bulb housing using a bright light. Of course before you do this you will have to drain all the fuel! Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow, L.M. ASCE Senior Consultant Worldwide Engineering Inc. 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 Denver, NC 28037 Ph. 704-661-8271 Fax 704-483-5466 email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net http://www.wwegeo.com From: Dee LeBlanc Sent: Monday, April 04, 2016 4:51 PM Subject: Re: Allegro-List: Fuel Vapors in Cockpit Hello Hugh, good to hear back from you. I have already completed all of the actions that you have suggested below. I have checked all the connections and they all look good. I have made a fuel system diagram and it is as you described below. The only anomaly that I found was fuel stains on the belly between the gascolater (which is in front of the firewall) and the fuel tank drain valve. The fumes may be coming from the gascolater and it may have a bad gasket. I will check into that. Thanks again. Dee LeBlanc Aerospace Engineer, AIAA Aero One Ltd leblancds(at)cox.net cell 225-802-1038 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift That=92s Why They Call it the Present On Apr 4, 2016, at 9:40 AM, Hugh McKay wrote: Dee One, If you are smelling fuel, my first suggestion is "don't fly the plane until you find the source of the fuel smell". You have too much at stake, your life!! Is your airplane a new allegro that was manufactured by LSA America? If it is call them and ask for help in finding the source of the fuel odor. If you bought your plane as a used Allegro, I would still call them. Another question is your Allegro a S-LSA or and E-LSA? If you have a S-LSA Allegro you probably have only a limited amount of technical information, drawings, diagrams, etc.. I fly an E-LSA Allegro 2000 model which I built from a Kit and know intimately, and can only comment on that airplane (which is a little different than an Allegro 2007 model). On the Allegro 2000 the electric fuel pump is just in front of the main belly tank under the floor board. Not sure where it is on the 2007 Model. Also, if you have wing tanks the plumbing for the fuel lines is much more complex than with out wing tanks. My first suggestion is to check the two fuel vent connections on the main fuel tank under your seat. They should be located just inside the cockpit on the very left side of the tank under the carpet covering. My second suggestion is to remove the top engine cowl and carefully inspect ALL the fuel line connections to the mechanical fuel pump, the fuel distributer (a five prong device that has five fuel lines connected to it) located on the top of the engine, and all fuel lines down stream from the fuel distributer. One of these downstream lines is a vent line back to the main fuel tank, one goes to the fuel pressure gage on your instrument panel(if you have a mechanical pressure gage), two go to the two carbs., and the last is the line coming in from the engine fuel pump. My third suggestion is to find out where the electric fuel pump is located. If it is under the floor board remove the floor board and check the fuel line connections to the electric fuel pump and the fuel tank, and the gascolator if it has one, and all other fuel line connections between the gascolator and the engine fuel pump. Do these inspections in sequence and hopefully you will find the problem, but by all means don't fly the plane until you find the source of fuel odor and correct it. Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow, L.M. ASCE Senior Consultant Worldwide Engineering Inc. 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 Denver, NC 28037 Ph. 704-661-8271 Fax 704-483-5466 email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net http://www.wwegeo.com -----Original Message----- From: Dee One Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2016 4:25 PM To: allegro-list(at)matronics.com Subject: Allegro-List: Fuel Vapors in Cockpit I had my maiden flight in my 2007 Allegro yesterday. One concern that I had was the smell of fuel particularly at low airspeed. My 17 gallon tank is in the fuselage under the seats. Has anyone else experienced this issue and if so what was your resolution? Also, would anyone happen to have a fuel system diagram showing feed lines, return lines, and vent lines . . . This may help to determine where are the vapors are originating from. Thanks for your response. -------- The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift That=99s Why They Call it the Present Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=454512#454512 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Dee LeBlanc <leblancds(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: Fuel Vapors in Cockpit
Date: Apr 04, 2016
OK Hugh, Will pursue this avenue. Thanks for your advice. Dee > On Apr 4, 2016, at 6:43 PM, Hugh McKay wrote: > > Dee, > > If all other fuel connections are good the problem may very well be at the gascolater, especially if there are fuel stains on the underside of the airplane=92s belly. If the gascolater has never been opened it may have a bad gasket to begin with, or if it has been opened to check for contaminated fuel and bulb re-set; the gasket could be pinched, or the bulb not seated properly on the gasket before tightening. Another possibility is that the bulb itself is cracked due to over tightening. Either of these could cause a small fuel lake at the gascolater which because if its location would allow fumes to come up inside the cockpit under the floor board when taxiing (low engine rpms and very low air speed. speeds. It is going to be hard to determine if the bulb gasket is damaged because of its location, but you can check the integrity of the bulb by simply removing it and carefully inspecting it. I would check the bulb first. If it is not damaged (cracked), then carefully inspect the gasket seat in the bulb housing using a bright light. Of course before you do this you will have to drain all the fuel! > > Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow, L.M. ASCE > Senior Consultant > Worldwide Engineering Inc. > 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 > Denver, NC 28037 > > Ph. 704-661-8271 > Fax 704-483-5466 > email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net > http://www.wwegeo.com > > From: Dee LeBlanc <mailto:leblancds(at)cox.net> > Sent: Monday, April 04, 2016 4:51 PM > To: allegro-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: Re: Allegro-List: Fuel Vapors in Cockpit > > Hello Hugh, good to hear back from you. I have already completed all of the actions that you have suggested below. I have checked all the connections and they all look good. I have made a fuel system diagram and it is as you described below. The only anomaly that I found was fuel stains on the belly between the gascolater (which is in front of the firewall) and the fuel tank drain valve. The fumes may be coming from the gascolater and it may have a bad gasket. I will check into that. Thanks again. > > Dee LeBlanc > Aerospace Engineer, AIAA > Aero One Ltd > leblancds(at)cox.net > cell 225-802-1038 > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > The Past is History > The Future is a Mystery > Today is a Gift > That=92s Why They Call it the Present > > > > > > > >> On Apr 4, 2016, at 9:40 AM, Hugh McKay > wrote: >> > >> >> Dee One, >> >> If you are smelling fuel, my first suggestion is "don't fly the plane until you find the source of the fuel smell". You have too much at stake, your life!! >> >> Is your airplane a new allegro that was manufactured by LSA America? If it is call them and ask for help in finding the source of the fuel odor. If you bought your plane as a used Allegro, I would still call them. Another question is your Allegro a S-LSA or and E-LSA? If you have a S-LSA Allegro you probably have only a limited amount of technical information, drawings, diagrams, etc.. I fly an E-LSA Allegro 2000 model which I built from a Kit and know intimately, and can only comment on that airplane (which is a little different than an Allegro 2007 model). On the Allegro 2000 the electric fuel pump is just in front of the main belly tank under the floor board. Not sure where it is on the 2007 Model. Also, if you have wing tanks the plumbing for the fuel lines is much more complex than with out wing tanks. >> >> My first suggestion is to check the two fuel vent connections on the main fuel tank under your seat. They should be located just inside the cockpit on the very left side of the tank under the carpet covering. >> My second suggestion is to remove the top engine cowl and carefully inspect ALL the fuel line connections to the mechanical fuel pump, the fuel distributer (a five prong device that has five fuel lines connected to it) located on the top of the engine, and all fuel lines down stream from the fuel distributer. One of these downstream lines is a vent line back to the main fuel tank, one goes to the fuel pressure gage on your instrument panel(if you have a mechanical pressure gage), two go to the two carbs., and the last is the line coming in from the engine fuel pump. >> >> My third suggestion is to find out where the electric fuel pump is located. If it is under the floor board remove the floor board and check the fuel line connections to the electric fuel pump and the fuel tank, and the gascolator if it has one, and all other fuel line connections between the gascolator and the engine fuel pump. >> >> Do these inspections in sequence and hopefully you will find the problem, but by all means don't fly the plane until you find the source of fuel odor and correct it. >> >> >> >> Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow, L.M. ASCE >> Senior Consultant >> Worldwide Engineering Inc. >> 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 >> Denver, NC 28037 >> >> Ph. 704-661-8271 >> Fax 704-483-5466 >> email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net >> http://www.wwegeo.com >> -----Original Message----- From: Dee One >> Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2016 4:25 PM >> To: allegro-list(at)matronics.com >> Subject: Allegro-List: Fuel Vapors in Cockpit >> >> >> I had my maiden flight in my 2007 Allegro yesterday. One concern that I had was the smell of fuel particularly at low airspeed. My 17 gallon tank is in the fuselage under the seats. Has anyone else experienced this issue and if so what was your resolution? Also, would anyone happen to have a fuel system diagram showing feed lines, return lines, and vent lines . . . This may help to determine where are the vapors are originating from. Thanks for your response. >> >> -------- >> The Past is History >> The Future is a Mystery >> Today is a Gift >> That=99s Why They Call it the Present >> >> >> >> >> Read this topic online here: >> >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=454512#454512 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Rudder Stiffness
From: "Dee One" <leblancds(at)cox.net>
Date: Apr 06, 2016
Greeting, I have a significant issue with rudder stiffness primarily caused by a stiff nose wheel mechanism. One of the Matronics post was from a Paul (email no longer active) and the text was as follows in 2009 : "When our Allegro 2000 was delivered the rudders were stiff. We found the problem to be the sleeve (the piece with the lubricating nipple in enclosed photo) jamming against the collar above. We machined it down a few thou and the rudders are smooth and light. Paul" I would love to get more detail on how Paul was able to resolve this issue. If anyone has more detail on how to resolve or has contact information for Paul, I would greatly appreciate a response. Thanks for you help, Dee -------- The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift Thats Why They Call it the Present Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=454632#454632 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Hugh McKay" <hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Rudder Stiffness
Date: Apr 06, 2016
Dee One, I corresponded with "Paul" numerous times on Allegro issues (Allegro-List(at)matronics.com) some years ago, but never new his last name. I did find out that he was located in Thailand and I believe he was a dealer for Allegros when they were made in the Czech Republic. Doug Hempstead at LSA America may know who he is and how to reach him. Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow, L.M. ASCE Senior Consultant Worldwide Engineering Inc. 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 Denver, NC 28037 Ph. 704-661-8271 Fax 704-483-5466 email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net http://www.wwegeo.com -----Original Message----- From: Dee One Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 4:07 PM Subject: Allegro-List: Rudder Stiffness Greeting, I have a significant issue with rudder stiffness primarily caused by a stiff nose wheel mechanism. One of the Matronics post was from a Paul (email no longer active) and the text was as follows in 2009 : "When our Allegro 2000 was delivered the rudders were stiff. We found the problem to be the sleeve (the piece with the lubricating nipple in enclosed photo) jamming against the collar above. We machined it down a few thou and the rudders are smooth and light. Paul" I would love to get more detail on how Paul was able to resolve this issue. If anyone has more detail on how to resolve or has contact information for Paul, I would greatly appreciate a response. Thanks for you help, Dee -------- The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift Thats Why They Call it the Present Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=454632#454632 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Dee LeBlanc <leblancds(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: Rudder Stiffness
Date: Apr 06, 2016
Thanks Hugh . . . Dee LeBlanc leblancds(at)cox.net cell 225-802-1038 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift That=92s Why They Call it the Present > On Apr 6, 2016, at 9:25 PM, Hugh McKay wrote: > > > Dee One, > > I corresponded with "Paul" numerous times on Allegro issues (Allegro-List(at)matronics.com) some years ago, but never new his last name. I did find out that he was located in Thailand and I believe he was a dealer for Allegros when they were made in the Czech Republic. Doug Hempstead at LSA America may know who he is and how to reach him. > > Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow, L.M. ASCE > Senior Consultant > Worldwide Engineering Inc. > 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 > Denver, NC 28037 > > Ph. 704-661-8271 > Fax 704-483-5466 > email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net > http://www.wwegeo.com > -----Original Message----- From: Dee One > Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 4:07 PM > To: allegro-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: Allegro-List: Rudder Stiffness > > > Greeting, I have a significant issue with rudder stiffness primarily caused by a stiff nose wheel mechanism. One of the Matronics post was from a Paul (email no longer active) and the text was as follows in 2009 : "When our Allegro 2000 was delivered the rudders were stiff. > We found the problem to be the sleeve (the piece with the lubricating nipple in > enclosed photo) jamming against the collar above. We machined it down a few thou > and the rudders are smooth and light. > Paul" > > I would love to get more detail on how Paul was able to resolve this issue. If anyone has more detail on how to resolve or has contact information for Paul, I would greatly appreciate a response. > > Thanks for you help, > Dee > > -------- > The Past is History > The Future is a Mystery > Today is a Gift > That=99s Why They Call it the Present > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=454632#454632 > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Rudder Stiffness
From: "aerosiam" <pk@aero-siam.com>
Date: Apr 07, 2016
Hi Hugh / Dee My website and email forwarding problem has just been resolved I keep the website up just to provide info on this great plane. The nosewheel was stiff on delivery. It was 10 years ago and I don't remember exactly but the original post pretty much describes what i did to fix it. If i remember, I will take a photo of the piece in place. Presumably, you have disconnected the rudder cables to isolate the nosewheel and checked the lubrication of the 3 (?) grease nipples and no binding on the rudder pedal bushings. Regards Paul Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=454665#454665 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Fuel Vapors in Cockpit
From: "aerosiam" <pk@aero-siam.com>
Date: Apr 07, 2016
Dee, do you have wing tanks ? I had a problem of fuel vapour smells but only on the climb out. The translucent small fuel overflow / vent lines from the wing tanks were the problem. The original connections and Tees looked ok but they leaked. If I remember correctely, the hoses didn't quite fit over the barbs and the material was soft. I changed them all and the problem went away. Regards Paul Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=454667#454667 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Build Pictures
From: "aerosiam" <pk@aero-siam.com>
Date: Apr 07, 2016
Luis I also have a 2006 Allegro with wing tanks. The plumbing is a little complicated - it's good if you can get a drawing Regards Paul Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=454668#454668 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Hugh McKay" <hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Rudder Stiffness
Date: Apr 07, 2016
Paul, I haven't heard from you in some time. How do I find your website? I know we corresponded a lot about vortex generators for the Allegro. Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow, L.M. ASCE Senior Consultant Worldwide Engineering Inc. 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 Denver, NC 28037 Ph. 704-661-8271 Fax 704-483-5466 email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net http://www.wwegeo.com -----Original Message----- From: aerosiam Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2016 8:23 AM Subject: Allegro-List: Re: Rudder Stiffness Hi Hugh / Dee My website and email forwarding problem has just been resolved I keep the website up just to provide info on this great plane. The nosewheel was stiff on delivery. It was 10 years ago and I don't remember exactly but the original post pretty much describes what i did to fix it. If i remember, I will take a photo of the piece in place. Presumably, you have disconnected the rudder cables to isolate the nosewheel and checked the lubrication of the 3 (?) grease nipples and no binding on the rudder pedal bushings. Regards Paul Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=454665#454665 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Multiple Issues on Maiden Flight - HELP
From: "Dee One" <leblancds(at)cox.net>
Date: Apr 07, 2016
I am reposting this email to Allegro in the hopes that some Allegro fans might help me resolve these issues. Photos are attached. Good Morning Doug, I had my maiden flight this past Saturday and found that the 2007 Allegro N8097D flies very well. There are however a couple of issues that I hope you can help us with. 1) the last time we spoke you indicated that there is a kit to convert the tail mounted pitot tube to a wing or strut mounted pitot tube. I'd like to know details on how I can procure this kit. The ASI varies wildy 10 to 15 mph in slow flight. Please let me know where I can buy this conversion kit with instruction as well as the cost and delivery. 2) My CFI and I smelled fuel in the cockpit at slow flight. After further investigation I found a puddle under the floor board originating from the fuel tank outlet connection assembly. Attached below are photos of the assembly and a piece of what looks like the remnant of a nylon compression gasket. Of course I have no drawings of how this assembly goes together and no list of parts. This fuel leak may have simply come from a deteriorated compression gasket. The gascolator and filter in the gascolator are in good condition and very clean. Please let me know if there is a nylon compression gasket that should fit up against the screwed fitting coming out of the fuel tank. Also, in retracting the fuel pick up tube from the tank, I'm not able to get it completely out. I assume there is a filter of some sort at the end of the pick up tube which locates at the low point in the fuselage tank. This will have to be disassembled to install a new nylon gasket if that is in fact the arrangement that is needed. Please advise me on how to correct this serious fuel in the cockpit issue. 3) The aileron and elevator controls are very smooth and light. However the rudder is extremely stiff. I disconnected the linkage between the rudder pedals and the nose gear lever; at this point it was very clear that the far majority (95% plus) of the rudder force is due to nosewheel pivot resistance. An individual on Matronics indicated that he had the same problem which he solved by machining a part. Please see here the text of his post on Matronicss. "When our Allegro 2000 was delivered the rudders were stiff. We found the problem to be the sleeve (the piece with the lubricating nipple in enclosed photo) jamming against the collar above. We machined it down a few thou and the rudders are smooth and light. Paul Ive attached a few photos of the sleeve and collar that I believe hes referring to. Please let me know what's your recommendation is to resolve this issue. Any assembly drawing would be helpful. At this point very aggressive rudder forces are needed for ground control and in the air. Your timely response to these issues would be greatly appreciated. Email or call me anytime. I copied my LSA mechanic on this email. Im looking forward to getting this pretty little bird flying again. Dee LeBlanc leblancds(at)cox.net cell 225-802-1038 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift Thats Why They Call it the Present -------- The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift Thats Why They Call it the Present Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=454672#454672 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/thumb_img_1589_1024_198.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/thumb_img_1588_1024_201.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/thumb_img_1581_1024_463.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/thumb_img_1583_1024_127.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/thumb_img_1579_1024_660.jpg ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Rudder Stiffness
From: "aerosiam" <pk@aero-siam.com>
Date: Apr 07, 2016
Hi Hugh Yes, I remember. My website is www.aero-siam.com Regards Paul Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=454676#454676 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Multiple Issues on Maiden Flight - HELP
From: "aerosiam" <pk@aero-siam.com>
Date: Apr 07, 2016
Dee See my original post http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?t=55665 I'm pretty sure it was the collar above the compression block which we machined down (in your second photo which corresponds to my original photo) Are you certain the nosegear tube is not bent ? Regards Paul Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=454678#454678 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Apr 19, 2016
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Matronics Web Server Back Online
Dear Listers, The Matronics Web server lost a critical system hard drive yesterday 4/18/2016. I have been working feverishly for the last 24 hours to repair the system and get the Matronics Forums and other web-based resources back online. Email services were not impacted in anyway. back online and all resources were successfully restored from a backup. My apologies for the down time. Matt Dralle Matronics Email and Forum Admin ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Jerry Goldberg" <jkgcpa(at)ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Matronics Web Server Back Online
Date: Apr 19, 2016
Good job! -----Original Message----- From: owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Matt Dralle Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 3:43 PM Subject: Allegro-List: Matronics Web Server Back Online Dear Listers, The Matronics Web server lost a critical system hard drive yesterday 4/18/2016. I have been working feverishly for the last 24 hours to repair the system and get the Matronics Forums and other web-based resources back online. Email services were not impacted in anyway. system is back online and all resources were successfully restored from a backup. My apologies for the down time. Matt Dralle Matronics Email and Forum Admin ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Key blanks
From: "Luisito22" <quijanoluis22(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 26, 2016
Looking for keys or blanks for my allegro 2000 bought it a few months ago and the previous owner lost the keys for the door locks and the ignition. -------- Allegro N43536 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=456566#456566 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: 912 Exhaust pipes
From: "Luisito22" <quijanoluis22(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 26, 2016
I have a 2004 Allegro 2000 and I'm looking for the exhaust pipes missing a short one and a long one. Please help -------- Allegro N43536 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=456567#456567 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 27, 2016
Subject: Re: Key blanks
From: hgmckay <hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net>
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Subject: Re: Key blanks
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 28, 2016
The factory is in Littleton North Carolina, so you might be able to get it from Doug. You can reach them at (252) 586-1200. Or it might be cheaper to swap everything out with new? I'm an LSRM in Pittsboro, if you need any local help. That aircraft has a bit of a history. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=456654#456654 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: rough running engine
From: "Dee One" <leblancds(at)cox.net>
Date: Jun 10, 2016
I have a 2007 Allegro with a 912 80hp engine. After an annual and a pneumatic balance on the carbs, I continue to have a rough running engine at rpm's between 2500 and 3000. Any suggestion as to why this would occur or recommendations on what I should check? This is aggravating because I run this rpm during landing. -------- The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift Thats Why They Call it the Present Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=457018#457018 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Hugh McKay" <hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Excessive noise on VHF radio when Transmitting
Date: Jun 14, 2016
Gentlemen, I have a noise problem on the VHF radio system in my plane when I attempt to transmit. In fact The other day while flying through Class C airspace the approach controller was telling me that my transmission was broken and had so much noise he could hardly understand what I was saying. I also hear the noise in my headphones when I transmit, not when receiving. I have visually checked all the ground connections on the plane and they are clear of corrosion and are tight. While on the ground with the engine not running the radio transmission is fine with no problems. The problem only occurs when the engine is running. The noise sounds like the frequency of the rotating generator on the back of the engine which is a Rotax 912 UL. The audible frequency can be heard to vary with the engine rpm. It is =9Cdirty=9D noise. My radio is a panel mounted ICOM IC-A200. I also have two 10,000 mF capacitors connected in parallel between the voltage regulator and ground as noise filters. I have visually checked the two capacitors, and they seem to be in good order (i.e. no swelling or distortion). The antenna is a Comant VHF CI 121 using a quarter wave ground plane. I have had no problems with this system for ten years. Here are the specifics: Aircraft Allegro 2000 LSA Engine Rotax 912 UL TSN 741 hrs Radio ICOM IC-A200 Antenna Comant VHF CI 121 Any and all advice as to how to identify what is causing the problem and how to correct it would be appreciated. Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. N661WW email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Allegro <n3081x(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Excessive noise on VHF radio when Transmitting
Date: Jun 14, 2016
Check the ground connection on the antenna. Mine has some silver tape on the inside of the fiberglass to make your ground, possibly use ohmmeter to see i f that ground connection has broke somehow. Possibly the final output transi stors on the radio itself may be bad and you're putting out very low power s o the noise covers the amount of audio going out. Possibly check the outgoin g power of the radio. May have to be done at an avionic shop. Sent from my Brian's iPhone > On Jun 14, 2016, at 14:39, Hugh McKay wrote: > > Gentlemen, > > I have a noise problem on the VHF radio system in my plane when I attempt t o transmit. In fact The other day while flying through Class C airspace the a pproach controller was telling me that my transmission was broken and had so much noise he could hardly understand what I was saying. I also hear the no ise in my headphones when I transmit, not when receiving. > > I have visually checked all the ground connections on the plane and they a re clear of corrosion and are tight. While on the ground with the engine not running the radio transmission is fine with no problems. The problem only o ccurs when the engine is running. The noise sounds like the frequency of the rotating generator on the back of the engine which is a Rotax 912 UL. The a udible frequency can be heard to vary with the engine rpm. It is =9Cdi rty=9D noise. My radio is a panel mounted ICOM IC-A200. I also have t wo 10,000 mF capacitors connected in parallel between the voltage regulator a nd ground as noise filters. I have visually checked the two capacitors, and t hey seem to be in good order (i.e. no swelling or distortion). The antenna i s a Comant VHF CI 121 using a quarter wave ground plane. I have had no probl ems with this system for ten years. > > Here are the specifics: > Aircraft Allegro 2000 LSA > Engine Rotax 912 UL > TSN 741 hrs > Radio ICOM IC-A200 > Antenna Comant VHF CI 121 > > Any and all advice as to how to identify what is causing the problem and h ow to correct it would be appreciated. > > Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. > N661WW > email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: Excessive noise on VHF radio when
Transmitting
From: Guy Buchanan <gebuchanan(at)cox.net>
Date: Jun 14, 2016
Visually checking the antenna grounds isn't going to cut it. I'd refresh them manually. I have to do this once a year at least. (Stainless bolt on aluminum antenna base. Not great.) 2nd guess is pre-existing ground loop is now picking up charging noise due to a weakness in the system elsewhere. (Grounds?) You gotta be religious about ground loops. *_Guy Buchanan_* Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 680 760.809.6145 gebuchanan(at)cox.net www.troop680.org On 6/14/2016 2:39 PM, Hugh McKay wrote: > Gentlemen, > I have a noise problem on the VHF radio system in my plane when I > attempt to transmit. In fact The other day while flying through Class > C airspace the approach controller was telling me that my transmission > was broken and had so much noise he could hardly understand what I was > saying. I also hear the noise in my headphones when I transmit, not > when receiving. > I have visually checked all the ground connections on the plane and > they are clear of corrosion and are tight. While on the ground with > the engine not running the radio transmission is fine with no > problems. The problem only occurs when the engine is running. The > noise sounds like the frequency of the rotating generator on the back > of the engine which is a Rotax 912 UL. The audible frequency can be > heard to vary with the engine rpm. It is dirty noise. My radio is a > panel mounted ICOM IC-A200. I also have two 10,000 mF capacitors > connected in parallel between the voltage regulator and ground as > noise filters. I have visually checked the two capacitors, and they > seem to be in good order (i.e. no swelling or distortion). The antenna > is a Comant VHF CI 121 using a quarter wave ground plane._*I have had > no problems with this system for ten years.*_ > _**_ > Here are the specifics: > Aircraft Allegro 2000 LSA > Engine Rotax 912 UL > TSN 741 hrs > Radio ICOM IC-A200 > Antenna Comant VHF CI 121 > Any and all advice as to how to identify what is causing the problem > and how to correct it would be appreciated. > Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. > N661WW > email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Excessive noise on VHF radio when Transmitting
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Jun 15, 2016
There are two main noise sources when the engine is running. Generator and spark plugs. I would check all grounds again. Do you have a good meter which can measure capacitance? Sometimes electrolyte caps can dry out without puffing. You could confirm your noise source by disabling the generator and running the engine. Does the static become better/change when running on only one ignition? -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=457198#457198 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: rough running engine
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Jun 15, 2016
I assume during your annual, you replaced the plugs and applied thermal paste to the plugs. Found nothing abnormal, etc...? If you've got age on the carbs, it might be time to pull them apart and inspect. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=457199#457199 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Hugh McKay" <hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Excessive noise on VHF radio when Transmitting
Date: Jun 16, 2016
N456TS, How do I disable the generator on a Rotax 912? Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow, L.M. ASCE Senior Consultant Worldwide Engineering Inc. 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 Denver, NC 28037 Ph. 704-661-8271 Fax 704-483-5466 email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net http://www.wwegeo.com -----Original Message----- From: N456TS Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2016 12:26 AM Subject: Allegro-List: Re: Excessive noise on VHF radio when Transmitting There are two main noise sources when the engine is running. Generator and spark plugs. I would check all grounds again. Do you have a good meter which can measure capacitance? Sometimes electrolyte caps can dry out without puffing. You could confirm your noise source by disabling the generator and running the engine. Does the static become better/change when running on only one ignition? -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=457198#457198 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Excessive noise on VHF radio when Transmitting
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Jun 21, 2016
hgmckay wrote: > How do I disable the generator on a Rotax 912? Sorry for the delay in reply. You can disconnect the two "G" wires at the regulator. Tape and isolate them from touching anything including each other. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=457373#457373 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Excessive noise on VHF radio when Transmitting
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Jul 04, 2016
Did you find your static source? -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=457711#457711 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Hugh McKay" <hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Excessive noise on VHF radio when Transmitting
Date: Jul 05, 2016
N456TS, I have been busy with family, the holiday and other matters since my last communication. I will resume the search hopefully this week. Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow, L.M. ASCE Senior Consultant Worldwide Engineering Inc. 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 Denver, NC 28037 Ph. 704-661-8271 Fax 704-483-5466 email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net http://www.wwegeo.com -----Original Message----- From: N456TS Sent: Monday, July 04, 2016 12:26 PM Subject: Allegro-List: Re: Excessive noise on VHF radio when Transmitting Did you find your static source? -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=457711#457711 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Allegro Owners Here
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Aug 02, 2016
I see that 10 years ago, this was a pretty active forum/mailing list. What's the status today? How many Allegro owners are still here? -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=459114#459114 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Allegro Owners Here
From: "ledson" <Larryedson(at)ymail.com>
Date: Aug 02, 2016
I still follow the group. There isn't very many posts, but I'm still able to Glean some information from time to time. Larry Edson N4362C Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=459119#459119 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Allegro <n3081x(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Allegro Owners Here
Date: Aug 02, 2016
N3081x still here. 2006 100hp Dynon 100 Taylor Az KTYL Sent from my Brian's iPhone > On Aug 2, 2016, at 11:07, N456TS wrote: > > > I see that 10 years ago, this was a pretty active forum/mailing list. What's the status today? How many Allegro owners are still here? > > -------- > N456TS > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=459114#459114 > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: brad@vision-technology.com
Date: Aug 03, 2016
Subject: Re: Allegro Owners Here
Still lurking here too! Brad Kramer N221FA (the first Allegro in the USA, I think) Y19 - Mandan, ND -----Original Message----- From: N456TS [mailto:bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2016 01:07 PM Subject: Allegro-List: Allegro Owners Here s was a pretty active forum/mailing list. What's the status today? How ma ny Allegro owners are still here?--------N456TSRead this topic online her ====================== ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Luis Quijano <quijanoluis22(at)gmail.com>
Date: Aug 02, 2016
Subject: Re: Allegro Owners Here
N43536 Here in NC On Aug 2, 2016 8:11 PM, <brad@vision-technology.com> wrote: > > Still lurking here too! > > Brad Kramer > N221FA (the first Allegro in the USA, I think) > Y19 - Mandan, ND > > > -----Original Message----- > *From:* N456TS [mailto:bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com] > *Sent:* Tuesday, August 2, 2016 01:07 PM > *To:* allegro-list(at)matronics.com > *Subject:* Allegro-List: Allegro Owners Here > > this was a pretty active forum/mailing list. What's the status today? How > many Allegro owners are still here? -------- N456TS Read this topic online > here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=459114#459114 > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Hugh McKay" <hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Allegro-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 08/02/16
Date: Aug 03, 2016
I am still flying my Allegro 2000 (N661WW) and I still check the allegro forum. Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow, L.M. ASCE Senior Consultant Worldwide Engineering Inc. 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 Denver, NC 28037 Ph. 704-661-8271 Fax 704-483-5466 email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net http://www.wwegeo.com -----Original Message----- From: Allegro-List Digest Server Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 2:57 AM Subject: Allegro-List Digest: 5 Msgs - 08/02/16 * ================================================= Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive ================================================= Today's complete Allegro-List Digest can also be found in either of the two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version of the Allegro-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor such as Notepad or with a web browser. HTML Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=html&Chapter 16-08-02&Archive=Allegro Text Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt&Chapter 16-08-02&Archive=Allegro =============================================== EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive =============================================== ---------------------------------------------------------- Allegro-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 08/02/16: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 11:07 AM - Allegro Owners Here (N456TS) 2. 12:26 PM - Re: Allegro Owners Here (ledson) 3. 12:34 PM - Re: Allegro Owners Here (Allegro) 4. 05:10 PM - Re: Allegro Owners Here (brad@vision-technology.com) 5. 05:12 PM - Re: Allegro Owners Here (Luis Quijano) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Subject: Allegro-List: Allegro Owners Here From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com> I see that 10 years ago, this was a pretty active forum/mailing list. What's the status today? How many Allegro owners are still here? -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=459114#459114 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Subject: Allegro-List: Re: Allegro Owners Here From: "ledson" <Larryedson(at)ymail.com> I still follow the group. There isn't very many posts, but I'm still able to Glean some information from time to time. Larry Edson N4362C Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=459119#459119 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ From: Allegro <n3081x(at)yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Allegro-List: Allegro Owners Here N3081x still here. 2006 100hp Dynon 100 Taylor Az KTYL Sent from my Brian's iPhone > On Aug 2, 2016, at 11:07, N456TS wrote: > > > I see that 10 years ago, this was a pretty active forum/mailing list. > What's the status today? How many Allegro owners are still here? > > -------- > N456TS > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=459114#459114 > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ From: brad@vision-technology.com Subject: Re: Allegro-List: Allegro Owners Here Still lurking here too! Brad Kramer N221FA (the first Allegro in the USA, I think) Y19 - Mandan, ND -----Original Message----- From: N456TS [mailto:bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2016 01:07 PM Subject: Allegro-List: Allegro Owners Here s was a pretty active forum/mailing list. What's the status today? How ma ny Allegro owners are still here?--------N456TSRead this topic online her ===================== ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ From: Luis Quijano <quijanoluis22(at)gmail.com> Subject: Re: Allegro-List: Allegro Owners Here N43536 Here in NC On Aug 2, 2016 8:11 PM, <brad@vision-technology.com> wrote: > > Still lurking here too! > > Brad Kramer > N221FA (the first Allegro in the USA, I think) > Y19 - Mandan, ND > > > -----Original Message----- > *From:* N456TS [mailto:bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com] > *Sent:* Tuesday, August 2, 2016 01:07 PM > *To:* allegro-list(at)matronics.com > *Subject:* Allegro-List: Allegro Owners Here > > this was a pretty active forum/mailing list. What's the status today? How > many Allegro owners are still here? -------- N456TS Read this topic online > here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=459114#459114 > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Hugh McKay" <hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Brake Caliper
Date: Aug 21, 2016
I have a flat tire on one of the main gear wheels on my Allegro 2000. I want to remove the wheel without unscrewing the hydraulic brake line from the caliper and loosing the brake fluid. Can I remove the disc brake caliper from the disc leaving it attached to the hydraulic brake line and then remove the wheel? If so how do I do it? Hugh G. McKay III Allegro 2000 Rotax 912 UL N661WW Ph. 704-661-8271 email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Allegro <n3081x(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Brake Caliper
Date: Aug 21, 2016
The wheel is a split wheel, after removing the bolts you just take off the o utside half of the wheel. There is no need to do anything about the brakes a t this time. I believe the bolts are number five metric Brian Sent from my Brian's iPhone > On Aug 21, 2016, at 13:00, Hugh McKay wrote: > > I have a flat tire on one of the main gear wheels on my Allegro 2000. I wa nt to remove the wheel without unscrewing the hydraulic brake line from the c aliper and loosing the brake fluid. Can I remove the disc brake caliper from the disc leaving it attached to the hydraulic brake line and then remove th e wheel? If so how do I do it? > > Hugh G. McKay III > Allegro 2000 > Rotax 912 UL > N661WW > Ph. 704-661-8271 > email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Brake Caliper
From: Larry Edson <larryedson(at)ymail.com>
Date: Aug 21, 2016
I've done this a number of times. All you have to do is remove the three bo lts that attach the brake disk to the wheel. Then remove the cotton pin fro m the axle shaft, remove the wheel retaining nut and the wheel should pull r ight off the axle shaft. The caliper and brake disk stay in place. Good luck! Larry Sent from my iPad > On Aug 21, 2016, at 4:00 PM, Hugh McKay wrote: > > I have a flat tire on one of the main gear wheels on my Allegro 2000. I wa nt to remove the wheel without unscrewing the hydraulic brake line from the c aliper and loosing the brake fluid. Can I remove the disc brake caliper from the disc leaving it attached to the hydraulic brake line and then remove th e wheel? If so how do I do it? > > Hugh G. McKay III > Allegro 2000 > Rotax 912 UL > N661WW > Ph. 704-661-8271 > email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Brake Caliper
From: Brad Kramer <brad@vision-technology.com>
Date: Aug 21, 2016
Same here... I leave the brake components in-place. The toughest part can be breaking the tire bead free from the rim. (Better to stand on it, rather than be tempted to pry it apart with sharp-edged objects). Brad N221FA >I've done this a number of times. All you have to do is remove the >three bolts that attach the brake disk to the wheel. Then remove the >cotton pin from the axle shaft, remove the wheel retaining nut and the >wheel should pull right off the axle shaft. The caliper and brake disk >stay in place. > >Good luck! > >Larry > >Sent from my iPad > >> On Aug 21, 2016, at 4:00 PM, Hugh McKay >wrote: >> >> I have a flat tire on one of the main gear wheels on my Allegro 2000. >I want to remove the wheel without unscrewing the hydraulic brake line >from the caliper and loosing the brake fluid. Can I remove the disc >brake caliper from the disc leaving it attached to the hydraulic brake >line and then remove the wheel? If so how do I do it? >> >> Hugh G. McKay III >> Allegro 2000 >> Rotax 912 UL >> N661WW >> Ph. 704-661-8271 >> email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net >> ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Hugh McKay" <hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Allegro-List Digest: 4 Msgs - 08/21/16
Date: Aug 22, 2016
Thanks guys! Wheel is off, tire is fixed, wheel is back on. Going flying tomorrow!! Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow, L.M. ASCE Senior Consultant Worldwide Engineering Inc. 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 Denver, NC 28037 Ph. 704-661-8271 Fax 704-483-5466 email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net http://www.wwegeo.com -----Original Message----- From: Allegro-List Digest Server Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 2:57 AM Subject: Allegro-List Digest: 4 Msgs - 08/21/16 * ================================================= Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive ================================================= Today's complete Allegro-List Digest can also be found in either of the two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version of the Allegro-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor such as Notepad or with a web browser. HTML Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=html&Chapter 16-08-21&Archive=Allegro Text Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt&Chapter 16-08-21&Archive=Allegro =============================================== EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive =============================================== ---------------------------------------------------------- Allegro-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 08/21/16: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:01 PM - Brake Caliper (Hugh McKay) 2. 02:52 PM - Re: Brake Caliper (Allegro) 3. 08:16 PM - Re: Brake Caliper (Larry Edson) 4. 08:29 PM - Re: Brake Caliper (Brad Kramer) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ From: "Hugh McKay" <hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net> Subject: Allegro-List: Brake Caliper I have a flat tire on one of the main gear wheels on my Allegro 2000. I want to remove the wheel without unscrewing the hydraulic brake line from the caliper and loosing the brake fluid. Can I remove the disc brake caliper from the disc leaving it attached to the hydraulic brake line and then remove the wheel? If so how do I do it? Hugh G. McKay III Allegro 2000 Rotax 912 UL N661WW Ph. 704-661-8271 email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ From: Allegro <n3081x(at)yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Allegro-List: Brake Caliper The wheel is a split wheel, after removing the bolts you just take off the o utside half of the wheel. There is no need to do anything about the brakes a t this time. I believe the bolts are number five metric Brian Sent from my Brian's iPhone > On Aug 21, 2016, at 13:00, Hugh McKay wrote: > > I have a flat tire on one of the main gear wheels on my Allegro 2000. I wa nt to remove the wheel without unscrewing the hydraulic brake line from the c aliper and loosing the brake fluid. Can I remove the disc brake caliper from the disc leaving it attached to the hydraulic brake line and then remove th e wheel? If so how do I do it? > > Hugh G. McKay III > Allegro 2000 > Rotax 912 UL > N661WW > Ph. 704-661-8271 > email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Subject: Re: Allegro-List: Brake Caliper From: Larry Edson <larryedson(at)ymail.com> I've done this a number of times. All you have to do is remove the three bo lts that attach the brake disk to the wheel. Then remove the cotton pin fro m the axle shaft, remove the wheel retaining nut and the wheel should pull r ight off the axle shaft. The caliper and brake disk stay in place. Good luck! Larry Sent from my iPad > On Aug 21, 2016, at 4:00 PM, Hugh McKay wrote: > > I have a flat tire on one of the main gear wheels on my Allegro 2000. I wa nt to remove the wheel without unscrewing the hydraulic brake line from the c aliper and loosing the brake fluid. Can I remove the disc brake caliper from the disc leaving it attached to the hydraulic brake line and then remove th e wheel? If so how do I do it? > > Hugh G. McKay III > Allegro 2000 > Rotax 912 UL > N661WW > Ph. 704-661-8271 > email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Subject: Re: Allegro-List: Brake Caliper From: Brad Kramer <brad@vision-technology.com> Same here... I leave the brake components in-place. The toughest part can be breaking the tire bead free from the rim. (Better to stand on it, rather than be tempted to pry it apart with sharp-edged objects). Brad N221FA wrote: >I've done this a number of times. All you have to do is remove the >three bolts that attach the brake disk to the wheel. Then remove the >cotton pin from the axle shaft, remove the wheel retaining nut and the >wheel should pull right off the axle shaft. The caliper and brake disk >stay in place. > >Good luck! > >Larry > >Sent from my iPad > >> On Aug 21, 2016, at 4:00 PM, Hugh McKay >wrote: >> >> I have a flat tire on one of the main gear wheels on my Allegro 2000. >I want to remove the wheel without unscrewing the hydraulic brake line >from the caliper and loosing the brake fluid. Can I remove the disc >brake caliper from the disc leaving it attached to the hydraulic brake >line and then remove the wheel? If so how do I do it? >> >> Hugh G. McKay III >> Allegro 2000 >> Rotax 912 UL >> N661WW >> Ph. 704-661-8271 >> email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net >> ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Strobe bulb, max rpm, cig lighter switch
From: "Dee One" <leblancds(at)cox.net>
Date: Aug 30, 2016
Greetings, I have a few questions about my Allegro 2007 that I hope you can help me with. First, I'm looking for strobe light bulbs for the strobe system that came with the plane. Let me know where I can get them. One was replaced prior to me purchasing plane, and the replacement burnt a hole through the len. I am attempting to use the cigarette lighter receptacle for a USB charger for my iPad; however I am getting no power. Can you tell me if there is a switch to turn this on other than the ships master switch? With the prop pitch setting as it is, max RPM that I get at 3000 feet is only 5000 RPM. The POH references full power at 5800 RPM. Should the prop be re-pitched in order to not overstress the engine or is 5000 RPM max acceptable? Thanks for your response, Dee One leblancds(at)cox.net ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift Thats Why They Call it the Present -------- The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift Thats Why They Call it the Present Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=460053#460053 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Hugh McKay" <hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Strobe bulb, max rpm, cig lighter switch
Date: Aug 30, 2016
I can't comment on the cigarette lighted receptacle issue or the prop pitch setting, but I can give you information on replacing the strobe lights. I have an Allegro 2000 rather than a 2007 so I don't know if the wing tips on a 2007 model that house the landing light, strobe, and the nav light are the same as the Allegro 2000. If they are the same Go to www.hyper-lights.com and look for the Strobe Tube Pop In (clear) Model EZHIDEC, and the Strobe Power Supply (1 Head 12 Watt) Model QUICKSTROBE. Make sure you order the Pop in one (clear) model EZHIDEC. It requires a 1" diameter hole. Carefully cut out the old bulb leaving exactly a 1" diameter hole in the fiberglass mounting. The new strobe bulb will pop in the 1" diameter hole. Seal around the back side of the hole with some RTV. Now replace the old round "hockey puck" power supply that is mounted inside the wing tip with the QUICKSTROBE power supply. Use the existing hole in the bottom of the wing tip to attach one end of the QUICKSTROBE power supply and some RTV to hold the other end in place. Attach the to the strobe bulb using the connectors provide. Read the installation sheet that comes with the QUICKSTROBE power supply. Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow, L.M. ASCE Senior Consultant Worldwide Engineering Inc. 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 Denver, NC 28037 Ph. 704-661-8271 Fax 704-483-5466 email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net http://www.wwegeo.com -----Original Message----- From: Dee One Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 5:29 PM Subject: Allegro-List: Strobe bulb, max rpm, cig lighter switch Greetings, I have a few questions about my Allegro 2007 that I hope you can help me with. First, I'm looking for strobe light bulbs for the strobe system that came with the plane. Let me know where I can get them. One was replaced prior to me purchasing plane, and the replacement burnt a hole through the len. I am attempting to use the cigarette lighter receptacle for a USB charger for my iPad; however I am getting no power. Can you tell me if there is a switch to turn this on other than the ships master switch? With the prop pitch setting as it is, max RPM that I get at 3000 feet is only 5000 RPM. The POH references full power at 5800 RPM. Should the prop be re-pitched in order to not overstress the engine or is 5000 RPM max acceptable? Thanks for your response, Dee One leblancds(at)cox.net ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift Thats Why They Call it the Present -------- The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift Thats Why They Call it the Present Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=460053#460053 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Strobe bulb, max rpm, cig lighter switch
From: Larry Edson <larryedson(at)ymail.com>
Date: Aug 30, 2016
Dee, I fly an Allegro 2000 but I would assume that power receptacles are the same. The power receptacle is protected by a fuse that is located on the panel near the receptacle. Check the fuse and I'm sure you will find it blown. I had to go to an electronics store to find a replacement fuse. BTW, the receptacle is hot all the time, so remember to remove the load from the receptacle when not in use. At WOT in level flight, my allegro develops 5600 RPM. This is also about 5100 RPM static. I hope this is helpful. Safe flying! Larry Edson Allegro 2000 N4362C Sent from my iPad > On Aug 30, 2016, at 5:29 PM, Dee One wrote: > > > Greetings, > > I have a few questions about my Allegro 2007 that I hope you can help me with. > > First, I'm looking for strobe light bulbs for the strobe system that came with the plane. Let me know where I can get them. One was replaced prior to me purchasing plane, and the replacement burnt a hole through the len. > > I am attempting to use the cigarette lighter receptacle for a USB charger for my iPad; however I am getting no power. Can you tell me if there is a switch to turn this on other than the ships master switch? > > With the prop pitch setting as it is, max RPM that I get at 3000 feet is only 5000 RPM. The POH references full power at 5800 RPM. Should the prop be re-pitched in order to not overstress the engine or is 5000 RPM max acceptable? > > Thanks for your response, > > Dee One > leblancds(at)cox.net > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > The Past is History > The Future is a Mystery > Today is a Gift > Thats Why They Call it the Present > > -------- > The Past is History > The Future is a Mystery > Today is a Gift > Thats Why They Call it the Present > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=460053#460053 > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Strobe bulb, max rpm, cig lighter switch
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Aug 31, 2016
WOT at 5k is too low. It could be over pitched or the engine is producing low power. You posted before about your engine running rough. Did you solve that (and what was the issue)? What CHT and EGT temps are you getting under this condition? -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=460075#460075 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Strobe bulb, max rpm, cig lighter switch
From: Dee LeBlanc <leblancds(at)cox.net>
Date: Aug 31, 2016
With prop pitch as it is, I'm getting 5000 RPM WOT at 3000 feet. Climbs at 800 fpm minimum on a hot day with two people and full of fuel. All temps are in the green; however, CHT creeps slightly into the yellow with a long, hot-day climb. Regarding the rough running engine, I have still not solved that issue. It seems to have smoothed out marginally with additional running hours. The plane sat unused for one and a half years before I purchased it, Tuned the engine, including a carb balance, and started running it again. The previous owner said that this 912 80 HP engine should run smooth at any RPM. Any ideas would be appreciated. Dee LeBlanc leblancds(at)cox.net cell 225-802-1038 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift That=92s Why They Call it the Present > On Aug 31, 2016, at 3:22 PM, N456TS wrote: > > > WOT at 5k is too low. It could be over pitched or the engine is producing low power. You posted before about your engine running rough. Did you solve that (and what was the issue)? What CHT and EGT temps are you getting under this condition? > > -------- > N456TS > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=460075#460075 > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: fuse holder and starting procedure
From: "Dee One" <leblancds(at)cox.net>
Date: Sep 04, 2016
I am looking to replace a missing fuse holder like the one shown in the photo. Would you happen to know where I can find one of these unique screw-in fuse holder? Secondly, I'm new to Allegro. I'm having starting issues. When I pulled the prop through to check the oil and then try to start the engine with the auxiliary fuel pump on, I believe the engine may be flooded. Conversely, if I try to start the engine with one half inch joke, auxiliary fuel pump off, and throttle off, I think it may not be getting enough fuel. I have run down two batteries so far. What is your recommendation for starting on a warm sunny day, roughly 80 F to 90 F ? (hope the photo is viewable. There is no "posted attachments" to click on per the instructions) Thanks for your help, Dee -------- The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift Thats Why They Call it the Present Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=460246#460246 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: fuse holder and starting procedure
From: Larry Edson <larryedson(at)ymail.com>
Date: Sep 04, 2016
Dee, You maybe able to source the fuse holder you need from Doug Hempstead at Allegro USA. That's my source for replacement parts. The starting procedures are somewhat different for a Rotax engine verses a Lycoming or Continental. I start mine when it's cold by turning on the aux fuel pump until I have fuel pressure and then turn off the aux fuel pump, engage the choke fully, throttle to full idle, both ignitions on, and start. Once it's running smoothly, I disengage the choke slowly and throttle to 2200 RPM for warm up. In subsequent starts after the engine is warm I don't have to use the choke. I wish you luck. Let us know how you do. Larry Sent from my iPad > On Sep 4, 2016, at 1:02 PM, Dee One wrote: > > > I am looking to replace a missing fuse holder like the one shown in the photo. Would you happen to know where I can find one of these unique screw-in fuse holder? > > Secondly, I'm new to Allegro. I'm having starting issues. When I pulled the prop through to check the oil and then try to start the engine with the auxiliary fuel pump on, I believe the engine may be flooded. Conversely, if I try to start the engine with one half inch joke, auxiliary fuel pump off, and throttle off, I think it may not be getting enough fuel. I have run down two batteries so far. What is your recommendation for starting on a warm sunny day, roughly 80 F to 90 F ? (hope the photo is viewable. There is no "posted attachments" to click on per the instructions) > > Thanks for your help, > Dee > > -------- > The Past is History > The Future is a Mystery > Today is a Gift > Thats Why They Call it the Present > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=460246#460246 > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: brad@vision-technology.com
Date: Sep 04, 2016
Subject: Re: fuse holder and starting procedure
Does the engine even attempt to start? If it isn't firing, don't forget to check the obvious... ignition switche s on, fuel valve on. Also check that your fuel shutoff knob isn't loose. The knob is basically a metal rod that runs from the panel to the valve o n the firewall. Mine once came loose with the fuel valve in the partially closed position. (which was exciting when the engine started running rou gh shortly after take off, even though it was getting enough fuel for a 4 ,000 RPM runup). Brad Kramer Allegro N221FA Mandan, ND -----Original Message----- From: Dee One [mailto:leblancds(at)cox.net] Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2016 12:02 PM Subject: Allegro-List: fuse holder and starting procedure issing fuse holder like the one shown in the photo. Would you happen to k now where I can find one of these unique screw-in fuse holder?Secondly, I 'm new to Allegro. I'm having starting issues. When I pulled the prop thr ough to check the oil and then try to start the engine with the auxiliary fuel pump on, I believe the engine may be flooded. Conversely, if I try to start the engine with one half inch joke, auxiliary fuel pump off, and throttle off, I think it may not be getting enough fuel. I have run down two batteries so far. What is your recommendation for starting on a warm sunny day, roughly 80 F to 90 F ? (hope the photo is viewable. There is no "posted attachments" to click on per the instructions)Thanks for your help,Dee--------The Past is HistoryThe Future is a MysteryToday is a Gift That=99s Why They Call it the PresentRead this topic online here:ht ========================_ ====================== ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Strobe bulb, max rpm, cig lighter switch
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Sep 05, 2016
> Regarding the rough running engine, I have still not solved that issue. It seems to have smoothed out marginally with additional running hours. The plane sat unused for one and a half years before I purchased it, Tuned the engine, including a carb balance, and started running it again. The previous owner said that this 912 80 HP engine should run smooth at any RPM. Any ideas would be appreciated. I would solve your engine issues before adjusting the prop. If you adjust the prop, it will only be masking the real problem. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=460287#460287 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: fuse holder and starting procedure
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Sep 05, 2016
A Rotax should start cleanly and quickly hot or cold. In hot or cold weather. It's not at all like the aviation engines of old. I've uploaded a video clip I happen to have when I started my Allegro. It was a cold engine and 83F weather. You can see the video at: https://youtu.be/mOH_8cDqA30 If your engine isn't starting like this, you have problems. 1. Turn on your electric fuel pump. It can stay on at all times. Rotax now specifically states you should always have it on. To be clear, having the pump on can't force extra fuel into the carburetors (unless there is a carb issue such as a leaking needle valve, heavy or mis-adjusted floats). 2. Throttle at idle. 3. Fuel enricher (choke) on. 4. Start engine. Once engine starts, apply small throttle and turn enricher off. Allow engine to warm up. Below 2,500 RPM until warm. Idle should be 1,800 RPM. The carbs on these engines shouldn't really be tweaked and adjusted. You set them up correctly and they work. If you're changing adjustments all around, something is way out of wack. I would find a Rotax mechanic to find and correct your engine issues. Not a regulator A&P or anyone else who doesn't know Rotax 912's. You can find people at: http://www.rotaxirmt.com It's possible, it's not carb related. It could be weak spark, but further investigation requires hands on access. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=460289#460289 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: fuse holder and starting procedure
From: Dee LeBlanc <leblancds(at)cox.net>
Date: Sep 06, 2016
N456TS, Thanks for the information. All the work to re-commission this engine was in fact done by a Rotax-certified mechanic. The starting issue is not and every- flight issue. I now I have 13 hours flying time on this plane and have only had a starting issue twice. The first time I had a starting issue, it was using the procedure that you described below, with the exception that I burped the engine first. My mechanic(rotax certified) seems to think I was flooding the carbs; however, I understand that this should not happen per your input below. Not sure what's going on yet. The rough running engine issue ( i.e. between 2200 RPM and 2800 RPM) is in fact an every- flight issue. Still working on this. Thanks for your input. Dee LeBlanc leblancds(at)cox.net cell 225-802-1038 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift That=92s Why They Call it the Present > On Sep 5, 2016, at 10:31 PM, N456TS wrote: > > > A Rotax should start cleanly and quickly hot or cold. In hot or cold weather. It's not at all like the aviation engines of old. I've uploaded a video clip I happen to have when I started my Allegro. It was a cold engine and 83F weather. You can see the video at: https://youtu.be/mOH_8cDqA30 > > If your engine isn't starting like this, you have problems. > 1. Turn on your electric fuel pump. It can stay on at all times. Rotax now specifically states you should always have it on. To be clear, having the pump on can't force extra fuel into the carburetors (unless there is a carb issue such as a leaking needle valve, heavy or mis-adjusted floats). > 2. Throttle at idle. > 3. Fuel enricher (choke) on. > 4. Start engine. Once engine starts, apply small throttle and turn enricher off. > Allow engine to warm up. Below 2,500 RPM until warm. > Idle should be 1,800 RPM. > > The carbs on these engines shouldn't really be tweaked and adjusted. You set them up correctly and they work. If you're changing adjustments all around, something is way out of wack. I would find a Rotax mechanic to find and correct your engine issues. Not a regulator A&P or anyone else who doesn't know Rotax 912's. > You can find people at: http://www.rotaxirmt.com > It's possible, it's not carb related. It could be weak spark, but further investigation requires hands on access. > > -------- > N456TS > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=460289#460289 > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: fuse holder and starting procedure
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Sep 06, 2016
It might be best to find another mechanic to look at it. Not necessarily specific to your situation, but - not all mechanics are good mechanics. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=460316#460316 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Fuel tank
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Sep 21, 2016
Does anyone know what coating, if any, is used for the Allegro fuel tank? It's red in color and appears to be a hard, epoxy-like coating. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=460639#460639 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Doug Hempstead" <doug(at)allegrolsa.com>
Subject: Fuel tank
Date: Sep 22, 2016
The newer Allegro ( of which, yours is one) had a coating made by the Bill Hirsch company. It is an Alcohol/Ethanol resistant gas tank sealer. Please let me know if you need any additional information. Thanks, Doug Douglas Hempstead LSA America, Inc. 231 US Hwy 158 East Littleton, NC 27850 252-586-1200 - office 252-586-1203 - fax www.allegrolsa.com doug(at)allegrolsa.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of N456TS Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 2:27 PM Subject: Allegro-List: Fuel tank Does anyone know what coating, if any, is used for the Allegro fuel tank? It's red in color and appears to be a hard, epoxy-like coating. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=460639#460639 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Tires for Allegro
From: "Dee One" <leblancds(at)cox.net>
Date: Oct 07, 2016
Greeting Allegro Gang ... I am in need of new tires for my Allegro 2007. What is the best tire to use that will fit well inside of the wheel pants. Also are tubes required; It's my understanding date that they are. Also, is balancing required; if so what is the process for balance (dynamic, static-bubble, none ?) Thanks, Dee -------- The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift Thats Why They Call it the Present Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=461063#461063 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: doug(at)allegrolsa.com
Subject: Re: Tires for Allegro
Date: Oct 07, 2016
Dee, We have the tires and tubes in stock. The tires are $65.00 each and the tu bes are $15.00 each. Shipping to you will be added on. Please let me know if we can be of help. Thanks, Doug LSA America, Inc. Littleton, NC 27850 www.allegrolsa.com 252-586-1200 --------- Original Message --------- Subject: Allegro-List: Re: Tires for A llegro From: "Dee One" <leblancds(at)cox.net> Date: 10/7/16 1:22 pm Greeting Allegro Gang ... I am in need of new tires for my Allegro 2007. What is the best tire to us e that will fit well inside of the wheel pants. Also are tubes required; It 's my understanding date that they are. Also, is balancing required; if so what is the process for balance (dynamic, static-bubble, none ?) Thanks, Dee -------- The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift Thatâ=C2=C2=99s Why They Call it the Present Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=461063#461063 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Tires for Allegro
From: Dee LeBlanc <leblancds(at)cox.net>
Date: Oct 07, 2016
Good afternoon Doug, Thanks for this information. Are these tires from Allegro 4 x 6 =93 600; i.e. will they fit in the wheel pants? Are all are all three tires the same size and rating? Also, is balancing required; if so how is it done, dynamic, static, etc.? On another subject, after seven months, got the 912 working very smoothly. Even though the carburetors were rebuilt, we still had plugage of some sort. Rebuilt them again and soaked them this time. Running great now. Dee LeBlanc leblancds(at)cox.net cell 225-802-1038 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift That=99s Why They Call it the Present > On Oct 7, 2016, at 1:03 PM, doug(at)allegrolsa.com wrote: > > Dee, > We have the tires and tubes in stock. The tires are $65.00 each and the tubes are $15.00 each. Shipping to you will be added on. Please let me know if we can be of help. > Thanks, > Doug > > LSA America, Inc. > Littleton, NC 27850 > www.allegrolsa.com > 252-586-1200 > > --------- Original Message --------- > Subject: Allegro-List: Re: Tires for Allegro > From: "Dee One" <leblancds(at)cox.net> > Date: 10/7/16 1:22 pm > To: allegro-list(at)matronics.com > > > Greeting Allegro Gang ... > > I am in need of new tires for my Allegro 2007. What is the best tire to use that will fit well inside of the wheel pants. Also are tubes required; It's my understanding date that they are. Also, is balancing required; if so what is the process for balance (dynamic, static-bubble, none ?) > > Thanks, > Dee > > -------- > The Past is History > The Future is a Mystery > Today is a Gift > That=C3=A2=C2=C2=99s Why They Call it the Present > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p========== ============= > ====== > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Luis Quijano <quijanoluis22(at)gmail.com>
Date: Oct 09, 2016
Subject: 3 blade spinner
I'm looking for a 3 blade spinner with the back plate or only the spinner back late to buy does anyone out there has for sale?? ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Luis Quijano <quijanoluis22(at)gmail.com>
Date: Oct 10, 2016
Subject: 3 blade spinner
Looking for a three blade spinner with the back plate or only the back plate for my allegro does anyone out there has one? ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: 3 blade spinner
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Oct 12, 2016
The US importer for the Woodcomp Klassic 160 is at: http://sportair.aero/category/4-propellers If you're looking for used, Terry Gardner might have a spinner available. He has an Allegro which he might be parting out. Note all the "might". The last time I talked to him, he wasn't sure if he was going to part it out. He owns an experimental shop at the former B-Bar-D hangar at KTTA/Raleigh Exec. 919-291-4408 or "bear_creek_lsa" at bellsouth dot net. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=461214#461214 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Doug Hempstead" <doug(at)allegrolsa.com>
Subject: 3 blade spinner
Date: Oct 17, 2016
Luis, I did not see a response on the allegro list. I do have a complete new spinner for the Allegro. Price is $250.00 Please let me know if you want it. Thanks, Doug Douglas Hempstead LSA America, Inc. 231 US Hwy 158 East Littleton, NC 27850 252-586-1200 =93 office 252-586-1203 =93 fax www.allegrolsa.com <http://www.allegrolsa.com> doug(at)allegrolsa.com From: owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Luis Quijano Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 5:49 AM Subject: Allegro-List: 3 blade spinner Looking for a three blade spinner with the back plate or only the back plate for my allegro does anyone out there has one? ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Dee LeBlanc <leblancds(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: Strobe bulb, max rpm, cig lighter switch
Date: Oct 30, 2016
Update on rough running engine. After two mechanics diagnosing the engine on several occasions, finally got the engine running correctly. The problem was in the carburetors. Even though we had both carburetors rebuild in February, they apparently were not correctly cleaned. Debris or build up in the very small orifices and/or jets was causing the problem. Had the carburetors rebuilt again, this time with thorough cleaning, and now the engine runs great. Took seven months to solve this issue; but learn from it. Dee LeBlanc leblancds(at)cox.net cell 225-802-1038 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Past is History The Future is a Mystery Today is a Gift That=92s Why They Call it the Present > On Aug 31, 2016, at 3:22 PM, N456TS wrote: > > > WOT at 5k is too low. It could be over pitched or the engine is producing low power. You posted before about your engine running rough. Did you solve that (and what was the issue)? What CHT and EGT temps are you getting under this condition? > > -------- > N456TS > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=460075#460075 > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 01, 2016
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: PLEASE READ - Matronics Email List 2016 Fund Raiser During
November! Dear Listers, Each November I hold a PBS-like fund raiser to support the continued operation and upgrade of the Email List and Fourm Services at Matronics. It's solely through the Contributions of List members (you) that these Matronics Lists are possible. You have probably noticed that there are no banner ads or pop-up windows on any of the Matronics Lists or related web sites such as the Forums site http://forums.matronics.com , Wiki site http://wiki.matronics.com , or other related pages such as the List Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search , List Browse http://www.matronics.com/listbrowse , etc. This is because I believe in a List experience that is completely about the sport we all enjoy - namely Airplanes and not about annoying advertisements. During the month of November I will be sending out List messages every couple of days reminding everyone that the Fund Raiser is underway. I ask for your patience and understanding during the Fund Raiser and throughout these regular messages. The Fund Raiser is only financial support mechanism I have to pay all of the bills associated with running these lists. YOUR personal Contribution counts! This year we have a really HUGE and TERRIFIC line up of free gifts to go along with the various Contribution levels. In fact, there are over 24 different gifts to choose from! There's something for everyone, to be sure. Most all of these gifts have been provided by some of the vary members and vendors that you'll find on the Matronics Lists and they have been either donated or provided at substantially discounted rates. This year, these generous members include: Andy Gold of the Builder's Bookstore http://www.buildersbooks.com Bob Nuckolls of the AeroElectric Connection http://www.aeroelectric.com Corbin Glowacki of My Pilot Store http://www.mypilotstore.com George Race of Race Consulting http://www.mrrace.com/ Jon Croke of HomebuiltHELP http://www.homebuilthelp.com These are very generous guys and I encourage you to visit their respective web sites. Each one offers a unique and excellent aviation-related product line. I would like publicly to thank Andy, Bob, Corbin, George, and Jon their generous support of the Lists again this year!! Please make your List Contribution using any one of three secure methods including using a credit card, PayPal, or by personal check. All three methods afford you the opportunity to select one of this year's free gifts with a qualifying Contribution amount!! To make your Contribution, please visit the secure web site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution I would like to thank everyone in advance for their generous financial AND moral support over the years! Thank you! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator RV-4/RV-6/RV-8 Builder/Rebuilder/Pilot ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 03, 2016
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Please Make A Contribution To Support Your Lists
Dear Listers, There is no advertising income to support the Matronics Email Lists and Forums. The operation is supported 100% by your personal Contributions during the November Fund Raiser. Please make your Contribution today to support the continued operation and upgrade of these services. You can pick up a really nice gift for making your Contribution too! You may use a Credit Card or Paypal at the Matronics Contribution Site here: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or, you can send a personal check to the following address: Matronics / Matt Dralle 581 Jeannie Way Livermore, CA 94550 Thank you in advance for your generous support! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List and Forum Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 05, 2016
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Coming Soon - The List of Contributors - Please Make A Contribution
Today! Each year at the end of the List Fund Raiser, I post a message acknowledging everyone that so generously made a Contribution to support the Lists. Its my way of publicly thanking everyone that took a minute to show their appreciation for the Lists. Please take a moment and assure that your name is on that List of Contributors (LOC)! As a number of members have pointed out over the years, the List seems at least as valuable a building / entertainment tool as your typical magazine subscription! Assure that your name is on this year's LOC! Show others that you appreciate the Lists. Making a Contribution to support the Lists is fast and easy using your Credit card or Paypal on the Secure Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or by dropping a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 I would like to thank everyone that has so generously made a Contribution thus far in this year's List Fund Raiser! Remember that its YOUR support that keeps these Lists going and improving! Don't forget to include a little comment about how the Lists have helped you! Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 07, 2016
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Please Make A Contribution To Support Your Lists
Dear Listers, There is no advertising income to support the Matronics Email Lists and Forums. The operation is supported 100% by your personal Contributions during the November Fund Raiser. Please make your Contribution today to support the continued operation and upgrade of these services. You can pick up a really nice gift for making your Contribution too! You may use a Credit Card or Paypal at the Matronics Contribution Site here: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or, you can send a personal check to the following address: Matronics / Matt Dralle 581 Jeannie Way Livermore, CA 94550 Thank you in advance for your generous support! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List and Forum Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 09, 2016
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: A List Contribution - It's Your Personal Squelch Button...
There is an automatic "squelch button" of sorts for the Fund Raiser messages. Here's how it works... As soon as a List member makes a Contribution through the Matronics Fund Raiser web site, their email address is automatically added to this year's Contributor List and they instantly cease to receive further Fund Raiser messages for the rest of the month! Its just that simple! :-) I really do appreciate each and every one of your individual Contributions to support the Lists. It is your support that enables me to upgrade the hardware and software that are required to run a List Site such as this one. It also goes to pay for the commercial-grade Internet connection and to pay the huge electric bill to keep the computer gear running and the air conditioner powered on. I run all of the Matronics Email List and Forums sites here locally which allows me to control and monitor every aspect of the system for the utmost in reliably and performance. Your personal Contribution matters because, when combined with other Listers such as yourself, it pays the bills to keep this site up and running. I accept exactly ZERO advertising dollars for the Matronics Lists sites. I can't stand the pop-up ads and all other commercials that are so prevalent on the Internet these days and I particularly don't want to have it on my Email List sites. If you appreciate the ad-free, grass-roots, down-home feel of the Matronics Email Lists, please make a Contribution to keep it that way!! http://www.matronics.com/contribution or, you can send a personal check to the following address: Matronics / Matt Dralle 581 Jeannie Way Livermore, CA 94550 Thank you! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator [Note that there are certain circumstances where you might still see a Contribution related message. For example, if someone replies to one of the messages, when using the List Browse feature, or when accessing List message via the Forum. The system keys on the given email address and since most of these are anonymous public access methods, there is no simple way to filter them.] ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 11, 2016
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Make Sure You're Listed! List of Contributors Published
in December! Dear Listers, The List of Contributors (LOC) is just around the corner! In December I post a list of everyone that so generously made a Contribution to support the Lists. Its my way of publicly thanking everyone that took a minute to show their appreciation for the Lists. Won't you take minute and assure that your name is on the upcoming LOC? Tell others that you appreciate the Lists. Making a Contribution to support the Lists is fast and easy using your Visa, MasterCard, or Paypal account: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, drop a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 USA I would like to thank everyone that has so generously made a Contribution thus far during this year's List Fund Raiser! Remember that its YOUR support that keeps these Lists running and improving! Don't forget to include a little comment about how the Lists have helped you! Thank you! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 13, 2016
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: [PLEASE READ] Why I Have A Fund Raiser...
Since the beginning, the Matronics List and Forum experience has been free from advertising. I have been approached by fair number of vendors wanting to tap into the large volume of activity across the various lists hosted here, but have always flatly refused. Everywhere you go on the Internet these days, a user is pummeled with flashing banners and videos and ads for crap that they don't want. Yahoo, Google and that ilk are not "free". The user must constantly endure their barrage of commercialism thrust into their face at an ever increasing rate. Enough is enough, and the Lists at Matronics choose not to succumb to that. That being said, running a service of this size is not "free". It costs a lot of money to maintain the hardware, pay for the electricity, air conditioning, maintenance contracts, etc, etc. etc. I choose to hold a PBS-like fund raiser each year during the month of November where I simply send out a short email every other day asking the members to make a small contribution to support the operation. That being said, that contribution is completely voluntary and non-compulsory. Many members choose not to contribute and that's fine. However, a very modest percentage of the members do choose to make a contribution and it is that financial support that keeps the Lists running. And that's it. To my way of thinking, it is a much more pleasant way of maintaining the Lists and Forums. The other 11 months of the year, you don't see a single advertisement or request for support. That's refreshing and that is a List and Forum that I want to belong to. I think other people feel the same way. Won't you please take a minute to make your Contribution today and support these Lists? http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, drop a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 USA Thank you for your support! Matt Dralle Email List Admin. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 15, 2016
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Reminder
Dear Listers, A quick reminder that November is the annual Matronics List Fund Raiser. The Lists are 100% member supported and all of the operational costs are covered solely through your Contributions during this time of the year. *Your* personal Contribution makes a difference and keeps all of the Matronics Email Lists and Forums completely ad-free. Please make your Contribution today to keep these services up and running for another great year! Use a credit card or your PayPal account here: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, by sending a personal check to: Matronics / Matt Dralle 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 Thank you in advance! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List and Forum Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 17, 2016
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: What's Your Contribution Used For?
Dear Listers, You might have wondered at some point, "What's my Contribution used for?" Here are just a few examples of what your direct List support enables... It provides for the expensive, commercial-grade Internet connection used on the List. It pays for the regular system hardware and software upgrades enabling the highest performance possible for List services such as the Archive Search Engine, List Browser, and the Web Forums. It pays for the over 23 years of on-line archive data always available for instant search and access. And, it offsets the many hours spent writing, developing, and maintaining the custom applications that power these List Service such as the List Browse, Search Engine, Forums, and Wiki. But most importantly, your List Contribution enables a forum where you and your peers can communicate freely in an environment that is free from moderation, censorship, advertising, commercialism, SPAM, and computer viruses. It is YOUR CONTRIBUTION that directly enables all these aspects of Matronics List services. Please support it today with your List Contribution. Its one of the best investments you can make in your Sport! List Contribution Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or, you can send a personal check to the following address: Matronics / Matt Dralle 581 Jeannie Way Livermore, CA 94550 Thank you for your support! Matt Dralle Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 19, 2016
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Please Make a Contribution to Support Your Lists...
Dear Listers, Just a reminder that November is the Annual List Fund Raiser. Please make a Contribution today to support the continued operation and upgrade of these great List services!! Pick up a really nice free gift with your qualifying Contribution too! The Contribution Site is fast and easy: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or by dropping a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 Thank you! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 21, 2016
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Coming Soon - The List of Contributors - Please Make A Contribution
Today! Each year at the end of the List Fund Raiser, I post a message acknowledging everyone that so generously made a Contribution to support the Lists. Its my way of publicly thanking everyone that took a minute to show their appreciation for the Lists. Please take a moment and assure that your name is on that List of Contributors (LOC)! As a number of members have pointed out over the years, the List seems at least as valuable a building / entertainment tool as your typical magazine subscription! Assure that your name is on this year's LOC! Show others that you appreciate the Lists. Making a Contribution to support the Lists is fast and easy using your Credit card or Paypal on the Secure Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or by dropping a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 I would like to thank everyone that has so generously made a Contribution thus far in this year's List Fund Raiser! Remember that its YOUR support that keeps these Lists going and improving! Don't forget to include a little comment about how the Lists have helped you! Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 23, 2016
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Value of the List...
If you look forward to checking your List email everyday (and a lot of you have written to say that you do!), then you're probably getting at least $20 or $30 worth of Entertainment from the Lists each year. You'd pay twice that for a subscription to some magazine or even a dinner out. Isn't the List worth at least that much to you? Wouldn't it be great if you could pay that amount and get a well-managed media source free of advertising, SPAM, and viruses? Come to think of it, you do... :-) Won't you please take a minute to make your Contribution today and support these Lists? http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, drop a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 USA I want to say THANK YOU to everyone that has made a Contribution thus far during this year's List Fund Raiser!! These Lists are made possible exclusively through YOUR generosity!! Thank you for your support! Matt Dralle Email List Admin. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 26, 2016
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Just A Few Days Left...
Dear Listers, There are just a few days left for this year's List Fund Raiser. If you've been putting off making a Contribution until the last minute, well, this is it! The last minute, that is... :-) There are some GREAT new gift selections to choose from this year. I personally want at least three of them! There's probably something you can't live without too! And, best of all it supports your Lists! Please remember that there isn't any sort of commercial advertising on the Lists and the *only* means of keeping these Lists running is through your Contributions during this Fund Raiser. Let's make this a "Black Friday" for the Lists! Please make a Contribution today! http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, drop a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 Thank you! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 27, 2016
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Please Make a Contribution to Support Your Lists...
Dear Listers, Just a reminder that November is the Annual List Fund Raiser. Please make a Contribution today to support the continued operation and upgrade of these great List services!! Pick up a really nice free gift with your qualifying Contribution too! The Contribution Site is fast and easy: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or by dropping a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 Thank you! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 28, 2016
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Fund Raiser Behind By 28% - Please Contribute Today!
Dear Listers, The percentage of members making a Contribution to support the Lists this year is currently behind last year by at this time by roughly 28%. Please take this opportunity to show your support for the Matronics Lists and Forums! Please remember that it is *solely* your direct Contributions that keep these Lists and Forums up and running and most importantly - AD FREE! If the members don't want to support the Lists directly, then I might have to add advertisements to offset the costs of running the Lists. But I don't want to have to do that. I really like the non-commercial atmosphere here and I think that a lot of the members appreciate that too. Please take a moment to make a Contribution today in support of the continued ad-free operation of all these Lists: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, drop a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 USA I want to send out a word of appreciation to all of the members that have already made their generous Contribution to support the Lists! Thank you! Matt Dralle Email List and Forums Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 29, 2016
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Just Two Days Left! - Still Behind...
Dear Listers, There are just two more days left in this years List Fund Raiser. We are still way behind last year in terms of the number of contributions and total contribution amount. I really want to keep providing these services to the homebuilt community, but it take resources. Since there's no advertising budget or deep pockets to keep the operation a float, its solely your generosity during the Fund Raiser that keeps things going. Please make a Contribution today. If you've been putting off showing your support for the Lists, now is the time to do it! Make a contribution with a Credit Card or though PayPal at that Matronics Contribution web site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, drop a check in the mail: Matronics / Matt Dralle 581 Jeannie Way Livermore, CA 94550 Thank you in advance for your support! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 30, 2016
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: [Please Read] - Last Official Day of List Fund Raiser!
Dear Listers, It's November 30th and that always means a couple of things. Its my birthday again - 53! :-) But it also means that it's that last official day of the Matronics Email List Fund Raiser! If you been thinking about picking up one of those really nice incentive gifts now is the time to jump on it!! If you've been meaning to make a Contribution this month but have been putting it off for some reason, NOW is the time! I will be posting the List of Contributors in a few days, so you'll probably want to be known as a person that supported the Lists! I want to thank everyone that has so generously made a Contribution this year in support of our Lists. It is your generosity that keeps this operation running and I don't ever forget it. The List Contribution Web Site is fast and easy. Please support our habit by making your Contribution right now: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, by dropping a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 USA Thank you in advance! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Airport Courtesy Cars App Closing?
From: "gbrasch" <gmbrasch(at)gmail.com>
Date: Dec 16, 2016
IMPORTANT! If you are a user of the app version of Airport Courtesy Cars, please view it for an important message about the possible closure of the app, or view the page here: https://www.airportcourtesycars.com/app-status.html -------- Glenn Brasch RV-9A Flying Medevac Helicopter Pilot (Ret) Owner, "Airport Courtesy Cars" Smart Phone App and www.airportcourtesycars.com Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=463971#463971 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Airport Courtesy Cars App Closing?
From: "gbrasch" <gmbrasch(at)gmail.com>
Date: Dec 18, 2016
I am happy to report that thanks to donations, the site continues. View the donors or add your name by clicking here: https://www.airportcourtesycars.com/thank-you-donors-.html Thanks, Glenn -------- Glenn Brasch RV-9A Flying Medevac Helicopter Pilot (Ret) Owner, "Airport Courtesy Cars" Smart Phone App and www.airportcourtesycars.com Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=464087#464087 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Dec 24, 2016
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: 2016 List of Contributors
Dear Listers, The 2016 Matronics Email List and Forum Fund Raiser officially ended a couple of weeks ago and it's time that I published this year's List of Contributors. It is the people on this list that directly make these Email Lists and Forums possible! Their generous Contributions keep the servers and Internet connection up and running! You can still show your support this year and pick up a great gift at the same time. The Contribution Web Site is fast, easy, and secure: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, by dropping a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 I also want to thank Andy, Bob, George, and Jon for their generous support through the supply of many great gifts this year!! These guys have some excellent products and I encourage you to visit their respective web sites: Andy Gold - The Builder's Bookstore - http://www.buildersbooks.com Bob Nucklolls - AeroElectric - http://www.aeroelectric.com George Race - Race Consulting - http://www.mrrace.com Jon Croke - HomebuiltHELP - http://www.homebuilthelp.com And finally, I'm proud to present The 2016 Fund Raiser List of Contributors: http://www.matronics.com/loc/2016.html Thank you again to everyone that made a Contribution this year!! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List & Forum Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Airport Cafe's Now Listed in ACC's
From: "gbrasch" <gmbrasch(at)gmail.com>
Date: Dec 31, 2016
I have just added over 50 airport cafs (and still growing) to current listings in the Airport Courtesy Cars website and app (just in case your courtesy car isnt available when you arrive!) These listings are highlighted in red so you can easily find them. If you have any additions or corrections, please email them directly to me at airportcars101(at)gmail.com. Thanks and Happy New Year! Glenn PS, Submit your ramp fee's experience also for inclusion in the website/app! -------- Glenn Brasch RV-9A Flying Medevac Helicopter Pilot (Ret) Owner, "Airport Courtesy Cars" Smart Phone App and www.airportcourtesycars.com Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=464512#464512 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Hugh McKay" <hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Allegro 2000 fuel system
Date: Jan 01, 2017
Gentlemen, I am replacing the 912 UL engine fuel lines on my Allegro 2000. I notice that there are two fuel restrictors in two outlets of the nec-t-5 fuel distributor. One is for the vent line going back to the main fuel tank, and the other is for the line going to the fuel pressure gauge on the instrument panel. My question is are these restrictors the same size (i.e. does it make any difference which line is connected to them)? Are these connections interchangeable? Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow, L.M. ASCE Senior Consultant Worldwide Engineering Inc. 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 Denver, NC 28037 Allegro 2000 N661WW Rotax 912 UL Ph. 704-661-8271 Fax 704-483-5466 email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net http://www.wwegeo.com ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Allegro 2000 fuel tank coating
From: "Bill Crowley" <bill80132(at)msn.com>
Date: Jan 05, 2017
Hello, I have been having black flakes of what looks like the coating inside the fuel tank clogging the quick drain. I was wondering if there is an opening (other than the fuel fill) on top of the tank that would allow a cleaning and re coating of the fuel tank interior? Bill Crowley Allegro 2000 N50625 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=464764#464764 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Doug Hempstead" <doug(at)allegrolsa.com>
Subject: RE: Allegro-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 01/05/17
Date: Jan 06, 2017
Bill, Another good question. Yes, you can remove the center console. Underneath there is the fuel sending unit. It is held in place by four set-in bolts. Remove the nuts and the entire white unit can be removed...take care to not bend the float rod and float when you remove it. This gives another larger hole for access. In addition, you will want to remove the fuel feed line going to the flooring under the front floor boards. When you remove this, the entire rod insert and attached strainer will come out as well. In addition, you will want to remove the bottom fuel drain plug, then coat both the bottom and fuel feed threads that remain in the tank with a grease to prevent slosh coating "fowling" the threads. Please let me know if you need additional information. Doug Douglas Hempstead LSA America, Inc. PO Box 490 Littleton, NC 27850 252-586-1200 - office 252-586-1203 - fax www.allegrolsa.com doug(at)allegrolsa.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Allegro-List Digest Server Sent: Friday, January 06, 2017 2:58 AM Subject: Allegro-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 01/05/17 * ================================================= Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive ================================================= Today's complete Allegro-List Digest can also be found in either of the two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version of the Allegro-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor such as Notepad or with a web browser. HTML Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=html&Chapter 17-01-05&Archive=Allegro Text Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt&Chapter 2017-01-05&Archive=Allegro =============================================== EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive =============================================== ---------------------------------------------------------- Allegro-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 01/05/17: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 09:18 PM - Allegro 2000 fuel tank coating (Bill Crowley) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Subject: Allegro-List: Allegro 2000 fuel tank coating From: "Bill Crowley" <bill80132(at)msn.com> Hello, I have been having black flakes of what looks like the coating inside the fuel tank clogging the quick drain. I was wondering if there is an opening (other than the fuel fill) on top of the tank that would allow a cleaning and re coating of the fuel tank interior? Bill Crowley Allegro 2000 N50625 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=464764#464764 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Allegro 2000 fuel tank coating
From: "Bill Crowley" <bill80132(at)msn.com>
Date: Jan 06, 2017
Thank you Doug. Do you recommend the same coating that you recommend for the newer Allegro? The Bill Hirsch product that you mentioned some time ago. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=464781#464781 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Doug Hempstead" <doug(at)allegrolsa.com>
Subject: Re: Allegro 2000 fuel tank coating
Date: Jan 06, 2017
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Subject: Allegro Fly-in
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Feb 26, 2017
Would anyone be interested in an Allegro Fly-In? I was thinking at BQ1 for Pik-n-Pig (Carthage, NC). I know there's not too many Allegro owners which know about this forum. If there is interest, I can send out postcards about the Fly-In and to let everyone know about this forum. More communication between Allegro owners can only be a good thing. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=466693#466693 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Luis Quijano <quijanoluis22(at)gmail.com>
Date: Feb 27, 2017
Subject: Re: Allegro Fly-in
Thats a great idea. My based local and will like to meet more allegro owners/pilots. On Feb 27, 2017 2:01 AM, "N456TS" wrote: > > Would anyone be interested in an Allegro Fly-In? I was thinking at BQ1 > for Pik-n-Pig (Carthage, NC). I know there's not too many Allegro owners > which know about this forum. If there is interest, I can send out > postcards about the Fly-In and to let everyone know about this forum. More > communication between Allegro owners can only be a good thing. > > -------- > N456TS > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=466693#466693 > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Allegro Fly-in
From: "Bill Crowley" <bill80132(at)msn.com>
Date: Feb 27, 2017
I am a long way from North Carolina so my chance of getting to the fly in would be slim, but it might happen. But, the idea of getting more Allegro owners on the forum is great! More conversation is usually helpful to us all. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=466713#466713 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Allegro <n3081x(at)yahoo.com>
Date: Feb 27, 2017
Subject: Re: Allegro Fly-in
Bill, where are you located? We may need to have East meeting and a West meeting. I am in North East Arizona. Brian N3081x Sent from my Brian's iPhone > On Feb 27, 2017, at 11:13, Bill Crowley wrote: > > > I am a long way from North Carolina so my chance of getting to the fly in would be slim, but it might happen. > > But, the idea of getting more Allegro owners on the forum is great! More conversation is usually helpful to us all. > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=466713#466713 > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Allegro Fly-in
From: "Bill Crowley" <bill80132(at)msn.com>
Date: Feb 27, 2017
Brian, I am in Colorado, near Colorado Springs. A western fly in would be cool also, but from the looks of the FAA Aircraft Registry it looks like the majority of Allegros are back east. Bill N50625 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=466733#466733 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Allegro Fly-in
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Feb 28, 2017
Yea, most Allegros are on on the east coast. Really, most are in North Carolina. I count 16 in NC. Regionally (NC, VA, SC), there are 22 Allegros registered. 38.6% of the US Allegros. So, I guess shoot for a date in a month or two? A Saturday, I would assume... Maybe a rain-check date for the following Saturday? Thoughts? To keep things simple, I have set up "Allegroforum" dot com. Right now there is just a place holder. It can be used as an easy way to be redirected to this forum and a central static posting of any fly-ins. I've also setup info and rsvp emails. For the west coast, there are not too many Allegros. But, in Page, AZ, there will be a light sport fly-in on Oct 11-15, 2017. I've never been. It's mostly Flight Design aircraft, but I'm told all it welcome. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=466762#466762 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Allegro <n3081x(at)yahoo.com>
Date: Feb 28, 2017
Subject: Re: Allegro Fly-in
I have been to the page Arizona flying in several times it's only about an h our and 45 minutes by air from me. Correct on mostly being flight design ct b ut all are welcome and it is a great time. Flying 300 feet above Lake Powell or over Monument Valley is awesome. Sent from my Brian's iPhone > On Feb 28, 2017, at 12:00, N456TS wrote: > > > Yea, most Allegros are on on the east coast. Really, most are in North Ca rolina. I count 16 in NC. Regionally (NC, VA, SC), there are 22 Allegros r egistered. 38.6% of the US Allegros. So, I guess shoot for a date in a mon th or two? A Saturday, I would assume... Maybe a rain-check date for the f ollowing Saturday? Thoughts? > > To keep things simple, I have set up "Allegroforum" dot com. Right now th ere is just a place holder. It can be used as an easy way to be redirected t o this forum and a central static posting of any fly-ins. I've also setup i nfo and rsvp emails. > > > For the west coast, there are not too many Allegros. But, in Page, AZ, th ere will be a light sport fly-in on Oct 11-15, 2017. I've never been. It's mostly Flight Design aircraft, but I'm told all it welcome. > > -------- > N456TS > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=466762#466762 > > > > > > ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Allegro Fly-in
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Mar 04, 2017
I've got the postcards ready to print, web page up, and a date set. If anything needs to be changed, the next 12 hours is when that needs to be done. If anyone discovers a concern, please let me know asap. I'm printing the postcards Sunday evening and mailing them on Monday. - The Fly-in - Enjoy some of the best Bar-B-Que in the south at the 2017 Allegro LSA Fly-In. Come fly in and meet other Allegro owners. On the field is the Pik-N-Pig restaurant Be prepared, they only accept cash, or NC check. When: May 6, 2017 starting at 11:00 AM. (Bad weather contingent: May 13, 2017) Where: BQ1 - Gilliam - McConnell Airfield, Carthage, NC Any questions, or if you're planning on attending, please RSVP via e-mail or phone. rsvp(at)AllegroForum.com | Phone: (919) 533-7622 On Allegroforum.com, there's more data available. It's a basic page - I'm not a web developer. The postcards will have that web address listed. There is a link on the web page which takes you to this forum. After we're past the fly-in, the web site will just become a direct forward to this forum. Using it is a lot easier to find and remember, then the full Matronics link. I hope several of you can make it and I hope we get more Allegro owners posting here shortly! -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=466879#466879 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Allegro Fly-in
From: "Luisito22" <quijanoluis22(at)gmail.com>
Date: Mar 05, 2017
N43536 will be there Lord willing. -------- Allegro N43536 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=466885#466885 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Allegro Fly-in
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Mar 06, 2017
One update: During the Fly-In Sandhills Avionics will be available to perform 24-month transponder certifications. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=466932#466932 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Allegro Fly-in
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Mar 09, 2017
Update: Postcards are just starting to arrive... 4 Allegros confirmed as of today. Hopefully more soon! -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=467117#467117 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Allegro Fly-in
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Mar 10, 2017
Update: Now up to 5 Allegros. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=467136#467136 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Tl elektronic
From: "Luisito22" <quijanoluis22(at)gmail.com>
Date: Mar 11, 2017
I have a tl elektronic engine management in my allegro and I'm trying to get a CHT probe for it does anybody know where to get one other than aircraftspruce? -------- Allegro N43536 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=467162#467162 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Tl elektronic
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Mar 11, 2017
Aircraft Spruce is the only official TL-Elektronic dealer in the USA. It looks like they have it all in stock. Aircraft Spruce is the go to place for just about everything. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=467167#467167 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Tl elektronic
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Mar 11, 2017
But if you just need the standard Rotax CHT sensor, CPS, Lockwood, and Flying leaf will all have those in stock. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=467168#467168 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Luis Quijano <quijanoluis22(at)gmail.com>
Date: Mar 11, 2017
Subject: Re: Tl elektronic
Unfortunately aircraftspruce do not carry none of their sensors or probe they all have to be order from overseas. On Mar 11, 2017 9:44 AM, "N456TS" wrote: > > Aircraft Spruce is the only official TL-Elektronic dealer in the USA. It > looks like they have it all in stock. Aircraft Spruce is the go to place > for just about everything. > > -------- > N456TS > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=467167#467167 > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Tl elektronic
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Mar 11, 2017
Here is a link to the Rotax sensor. It's expensive. Be sure it's what you need!! https://lockwood.aero/temperature-sensor.html https://www.leadingedgeairfoils.com/cht-oil-temp-sender-for-rotax-reg-912-914.html $195.25 from Lockwood. $273.95 from CPS. 195.25 from Leading Edge. Not sure why I keep calling them Flying Leaf.... Rotax Part Number 965 531. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=467170#467170 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Apr 15, 2017
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Matronics Internet Connectivity Upgrades April 17-18 2017
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Subject: Re: Allegro Fly-in
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Apr 20, 2017
Just a reminder, the fly-in is on May 6th at BQ1. Only 16 more days. I hope the weather is good and everyone can make it! -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=468646#468646 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Allegro Fly-in
From: "lsvance54" <lsvance(at)comcast.net>
Date: May 01, 2017
Hi y'all! I purchased N25017 in March and took possession/flew it to my home base at KCJR on 5 April 2017. It would be great to be able to join you on 6 May if I can get the kitchen pass! (And the weather cooperates.) -------- Scott N25017 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=468903#468903 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Allegro Fly-in
From: "lsvance54" <lsvance(at)comcast.net>
Date: May 01, 2017
Hi y'all! I purchased N25017 in March and took possession/flew it to my home base at KCJR on 5 April 2017. It would be great to be able to join you on 6 May if I can get the kitchen pass! (And the weather cooperates.) -------- Scott N25017 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=468906#468906 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Allegro Fly-in
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 01, 2017
Hi. Congratulations on your new Allegro! I do hope you can make it. Locally, the extended forecast is good for Saturday. Ya never know with weather predictions, but hopefully it will stay clear and nice on Saturday. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=468915#468915 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Reminder: Allegro Fly-in Saturday
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 04, 2017
Hi. Just a reminder that the Allegro Fly-in is this Saturday May 6th at 11 AM at BQ1. Hopefully everyone can make it. It looks like the weather should work out....Hopefully. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=469007#469007 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Doug Hempstead" <doug(at)allegrolsa.com>
Subject: Reminder: Allegro Fly-in Saturday
Date: May 05, 2017
Bradley, I must apologize. I am not going to be able to make the fly-in. I am having hip trouble and require a hip replacement on my left side. Due to this, I am unable to fly. Please tell everyone "I wish I was there" for me. I hope it is a great success. Thanks, Doug Douglas Hempstead LSA America, Inc. 231 US Hwy 158 East Littleton, NC 27850 252-586-1200 - office 252-586-1203 - fax www.allegrolsa.com doug(at)allegrolsa.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of N456TS Sent: Friday, May 05, 2017 12:15 AM Subject: Allegro-List: Reminder: Allegro Fly-in Saturday Hi. Just a reminder that the Allegro Fly-in is this Saturday May 6th at 11 AM at BQ1. Hopefully everyone can make it. It looks like the weather should work out....Hopefully. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=469007#469007 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Allegro Fly-in
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 06, 2017
The weather is going to be worse then expected. It looks like BQ1 will be fully in rain at 11 AM. My airport is already under rain and the ceiling isn't the best... We'll probably drive there just in case someone shows up. Maybe try again next Saturday? If it works out - Great. If not, oh well. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=469049#469049 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Luis Quijano <quijanoluis22(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 06, 2017
Subject: Re: Allegro Fly-in
I agree I drove there this morning it was really windy I will try again on saturday. On May 6, 2017 8:46 AM, "N456TS" wrote: > > The weather is going to be worse then expected. > It looks like BQ1 will be fully in rain at 11 AM. My airport is already > under rain and the ceiling isn't the best... We'll probably drive there > just in case someone shows up. > > Maybe try again next Saturday? If it works out - Great. If not, oh well. > > -------- > N456TS > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=469049#469049 > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Pitch setting
From: "Luisito22" <quijanoluis22(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 06, 2017
I have a Rotax 912 80hp in my Allegro with a 3 blade woodcomp propeller what is a good pitch setting for it? -------- Allegro N43536 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=469061#469061 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Allegro Fly-in
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 08, 2017
Too bad I missed you on Saturday. We drove in just in case someone showed up. We met fellow Allegro owner Tim Johnson. (He doesn't use the internet). I'm going to try on the 13th. But it looks like the weather might be worse then last weekend. The weather really got a lot better last Saturday. I would have flown. If the 13th is no good, oh well. No need to force it. I'm getting ready to build a house at a local airpark. Maybe can to something there next year. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=469122#469122 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Luis Quijano <quijanoluis22(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 08, 2017
Subject: Re: Allegro Fly-in
I understand Im eager to meet more Allegro owners. I'm based in Knightdale hopefully one of these weekends I will met more in gulian McConnell. I didn't met another gentleman with an Allegro by the name of Hugh he is out of Hickory North Carolina he was planning to fly his plane into the fly-in but had to have surgery and it still recovering. There is two fly- in coming up I'm hoping to see some there one of them and Asheville North Carolina and the other one is at Triple Tree Aerodrome in South Carolina. Do you have a 80hp or 100hp? On May 8, 2017 4:15 PM, "N456TS" wrote: > > Too bad I missed you on Saturday. We drove in just in case someone showed > up. We met fellow Allegro owner Tim Johnson. (He doesn't use the > internet). I'm going to try on the 13th. But it looks like the weather > might be worse then last weekend. The weather really got a lot better last > Saturday. I would have flown. If the 13th is no good, oh well. No need > to force it. I'm getting ready to build a house at a local airpark. Maybe > can to something there next year. > > -------- > N456TS > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=469122#469122 > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pitch setting
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 09, 2017
Hi. See: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?t=34127 -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=469179#469179 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Allegro Fly-in
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 09, 2017
I might attend those. I've got the 80 HP 912ULS, with dual Dynon Skyviews, etc. It's the second one built in Littleton, NC. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=469180#469180 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Maintenance concerns
From: "stevenpkimball" <stevenpkimball(at)yahoo.com>
Date: Jul 15, 2017
I'm still working on my certificate, I've been delayed several times due to circumstances. I've been training in a taildragger, but flew a couple of times with Ross Kennedy before B-Bar-D shut down, and really like the Allegro. I'm not really a competent mechanic. With low or no sales lately and the way B-Bar-D closed without warning, I'm concerned about being stuck with an unflyable plane. Any advice on available parts and maintenance will be appreciated. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=471028#471028 ________________________________________________________________________________
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Subject: Re: Maintenance concerns
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Jul 16, 2017
First off, if you're not a mechanic, then you shouldn't be working on anything despite having or lacking factory support. It's important to have someone else handle that for you. So many failures are rooted improper maintenance. At this time, LSA America (Allegro) does still exist. But let's assume they disappear and no one is willing, or able, to provide the factory support required by the FAA. If you have an E-LSA, nothing happens. If you have an S-LSA, you will be forced to convert to E-LSA at your expense. When that is complete, you can fly again. Service - The Rotax 912 engine is a standard and very popular engine. Rotax parts and service are independent of the airframe. There are 3 main distributors in the US and plenty of folks who can work on them. But make sure they really do know how to work on them. It's closer to a 90's era automotive engine, then an aircraft engine. Very simple engines. Prop: It's a Woodcomp Klassic 160. SportAir USA is the US dealer. Avionics/general bits... It's all off the shelf parts. If you have a Dynon, you contact them, etc. Need fuel line, Aircraft Spruce has it. Really, they have virtually everything you need. ELT, tires, brakes...same thing and so on. In this scenario, the airplane is an experimental. You can change anything you need to. For example, if you simply can't find a replacement gascolator, you can swap it out for a more common one. The older flap motor setup is...interesting, but switches can be sourced and I believe the motor is a wiper motor? The newer flap motor is a linear actuator commercially available (I'd have to lookup the P/N again). The motor controller is available on eBay and Northern Tool. The final issue is the airframe itself and that's where it gets harder. Say you damage a main gear leg. That's a fully custom part. Aircraft Spruce can't help you with that. They are/were at one point made by Composit Airplanes in Czech Republic (compositairplanes.cz). They might be willing to produce it and send it to you directly. If they're unable or unwilling, the part can be made. It will just cost a lot more and you have to find someone willing to put the time into to make a correct copy with the internal rubber and correct layering. Then on to the hull itself. For the most part, you can repair composite pretty well. You just need someone who knows how to do it correctly. If you damage metal, once again, usually pretty easy to repair with the right know how. The key is finding someone with the right skill sets. But with all that said, LSA America is still alive and hopefully won't be going anywhere. I hope this answers some questions. It's 2:30 AM, so some of this may not make sense. Do you recall the tail number of the Allegro you flew with Ross? -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=471095#471095 ________________________________________________________________________________
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Subject: Re: Maintenance concerns
From: "ninja007" <rogereric007(at)gmail.com>
Date: Jul 17, 2017
That makes a good sense to me! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=471120#471120 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Maintenance concerns
From: "stevenpkimball" <stevenpkimball(at)yahoo.com>
Date: Jul 17, 2017
Thanks for the advice. I flew with Ross in 192AW, the 2000 model. I have no intention of attempting my own maintenance, other than simple things like oil change, but wanted to make sure parts & service are available. I'm in Columbia SC, and my brother lives in Roxboro NC, not too far from Littleton. I drove up 3 hours to fly with Ross, to get past a problem with flare on landing. Helped a lot. I'm training in a taildragger, 1946 Aeronca Champ, adverse yaw is almost identical to the Allegro. Flying & landing the Allegro seemed felt natural. I want to get my certificate though before I buy anything. Right now training is on hold while my wife is being treated for cancer. She's my only priority until she recovers. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=471123#471123 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Flap Position #2
From: "Bill Crowley" <bill80132(at)msn.com>
Date: Aug 01, 2017
Hello, I purchased my Allegro 2000 to learn to fly in it, and have enjoyed every minute of it! However, as I live in Colorado I have had very little interaction with the other Allegro owners. My CFI generally trains in a Piper Cherokee and has had no previous experience in light sport aircraft. Everything is coming along fine, but my CFI is a bit hesitant about using flap position #2. I would appreciate any input from other Allegro pilots about landing with flaps in position #2. What speeds do you maintain on approach, do you use position #2 in headwinds and/or crosswinds? What other advice do you have for mastering this amount of flaps? Thank you Bill N50625 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=471399#471399 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Allegro <n3081x(at)yahoo.com>
Date: Aug 01, 2017
Subject: Re: Flap Position #2
I also learned to fly in an allegro 2000. My flight instructor was just the opposite everything was full flap, stall it in landings. I found it extremely difficult to land as the plane being so light It had absolutely no inertia at landing and your control inputs did little. After hours and hours and hours I finally got to where I could land that way. But was never comfortable with it. I then started reading on a CT forum about landing with minimum flaps and about 2500 to 2800 rpm and my landings became much more consistently Smooth. After you get very comfortable with one flap landings then I would move on to two flaps that you might use in very short field and emergency situations. Talk about putting out the barn doors with position number two.. I still approach at about 60 mph but the angle to maintain the speed is severe.. it makes the flare and round out extremely difficult. But it certainly will land in a very short distance. As an emergency procedure you should become comfortable with doing it but I would not recommend it as routine. Brian Sent from my Brian's iPhone > On Aug 1, 2017, at 09:18, Bill Crowley wrote: > > > Hello, I purchased my Allegro 2000 to learn to fly in it, and have enjoyed every minute of it! However, as I live in Colorado I have had very little interaction with the other Allegro owners. My CFI generally trains in a Piper Cherokee and has had no previous experience in light sport aircraft. > > Everything is coming along fine, but my CFI is a bit hesitant about using flap position #2. I would appreciate any input from other Allegro pilots about landing with flaps in position #2. What speeds do you maintain on approach, do you use position #2 in headwinds and/or crosswinds? What other advice do you have for mastering this amount of flaps? > > Thank you > Bill > N50625 > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=471399#471399 > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Flap Position #2
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Aug 01, 2017
Hi. I've attached the Allegro flight training supplement out of my POH. I hope it can help. It's 26 pages in total. Due to the attachment limitations here, I've broken it up into 4 PDFs. You should be able to land well with no flaps, #1 flaps, and #2 flaps before you meet a DPE. You'll see me landing with full flaps quite a bit. In fact, if you're not good at landing with full flaps, an engine out situation will be difficult. So, don't allow the CFI to skimp on teaching every aspect of the Allegro. It's for your benefit and safety. Ideally, being able to dead stick every landing (As the situation allows). Attached is PDF #1 of 4 (Allegro Training Supplement 1to7.pdf) Attached is PDF #2 of 4 (Allegro Training Supplement 8to14.pdf) Attached is PDF #3 of 4 (Allegro Training Supplement 15to20.pdf) Attached is PDF #4 of 4 (Allegro Training Supplement 21to26.pdf) -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=471408#471408 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/allegro_training_supplement_21to26_120.pdf http://forums.matronics.com//files/allegro_training_supplement_15to20_911.pdf http://forums.matronics.com//files/allegro_training_supplement_8to14_346.pdf http://forums.matronics.com//files/allegro_training_supplement_1to7_206.pdf ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 01, 2017
Subject: Re: Flap Position #2
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Subject: Good Signs: N826DQ
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Aug 09, 2017
Allegro with serial number 17-101 has been registered with the FAA as N826DQ. That's a good sign. Issued on 8/1/2017. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=471696#471696 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Luis Quijano <quijanoluis22(at)gmail.com>
Date: Aug 13, 2017
Subject: Triple Tree Aerodrome fly-in
Anybody in the Raleigh-Durham area planning to go to the Triple Tree Aerodrome fly-in? ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Triple Tree Aerodrome fly-in
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Aug 13, 2017
Maybe. Are you going? For $15 a person, I'm not sure what I'm getting out of it. (I've never been). What is there to do? -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=471832#471832 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Luis Quijano <quijanoluis22(at)gmail.com>
Date: Aug 13, 2017
Subject: Re: Triple Tree Aerodrome fly-in
Yes I'm planning to fly my Allegro there is actually a really really good fly-in you see all kinds of airplanes. You could look it up in YouTube to get an idea of how the fly-in will be On Aug 13, 2017 8:52 PM, "N456TS" wrote: > > Maybe. Are you going? For $15 a person, I'm not sure what I'm getting > out of it. (I've never been). What is there to do? > > -------- > N456TS > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=471832#471832 > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Triple Tree Aerodrome fly-in
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Aug 26, 2017
What about the Virginia Festival of Flight? It's on Saturday October 7, 2017 at the Suffolk Executive Airport (KSFQ). I think they had to cancel the last two years due to weather and some other issues. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472236#472236 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Fuel tank
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Sep 11, 2017
Hi Doug. I have been looking into the tank liner made by Bill Hirsch. It appears that their liner is white in color. The inside of my tank is red. This leaves me unsure of what is/isn't in that fuel tank. Did my tank not get coated when it was built? Thanks, Bradley -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472768#472768 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Doug Hempstead" <doug(at)allegrolsa.com>
Subject: Re: Fuel tank
Date: Sep 11, 2017
Bradley, Thank you for your note. ALL Allegro fuel tanks are coated, including N456TS. I will go back to the records to check exactly which coating was used. I can say that ALL our fuel tank coatings were resistant to ethanol AND were fully capable of handling up to 10% ethanol fuel. We are in process of sending out a service bulletin for non-ethanol fuels. We have found that non-ethanol fuels are not regulated as to additives. In some cases MEK is used as an additive. MEK, over time, CAN break down the coating and attached the composites. The service bulletin will require either NOT using non-ethanol fuels, or KNOWING there is no MEK used in the additives. Hope this helps. Thanks, Doug Douglas Hempstead LSA America, Inc. 231 US Hwy 158 East Littleton, NC 27850 252-586-1200 - office 252-586-1203 - fax www.allegrolsa.com doug(at)allegrolsa.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of N456TS Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 4:01 AM Subject: Allegro-List: Re: Fuel tank Hi Doug. I have been looking into the tank liner made by Bill Hirsch. It appears that their liner is white in color. The inside of my tank is red. This leaves me unsure of what is/isn't in that fuel tank. Did my tank not get coated when it was built? Thanks, Bradley -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472768#472768 ________________________________________________________________________________
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Subject: Re: Good Signs: N826DQ
From: "Cejewett" <cejewett(at)gmail.com>
Date: Sep 15, 2017
It may not be the exciting news you were hoping for but 826DQ is actually an 06 Allegro 2000. It was originally 336FA. We had Doug convert it to ELSA when we purchased it and as a result it got a new N number and Airworthiness cert. Flying out of Winnsboro SC and fixing up the plane as it sat for a long time. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472915#472915 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_3930_204.jpg ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Luis Quijano <quijanoluis22(at)gmail.com>
Date: Sep 16, 2017
Subject: Re: Good Signs: N826DQ
Good to hear I went to the Triple Tree Aerodrome fly in hoping to see more Allegro there but didnt see any hopefully sometime soon we could all get together On Sep 15, 2017 9:38 PM, "Cejewett" wrote: > > It may not be the exciting news you were hoping for but 826DQ is actually > an 06 Allegro 2000. It was originally 336FA. We had Doug convert it to ELSA > when we purchased it and as a result it got a new N number and > Airworthiness cert. > > Flying out of Winnsboro SC and fixing up the plane as it sat for a long > time. > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472915#472915 > > > Attachments: > > http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_3930_204.jpg > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Good Signs: N826DQ
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Sep 16, 2017
It's nice to see another Allegro in the hands of someone who will use it! Why did you choose to change to E-LSA? Any chance you were at Johnson Regional on Sept 4th in the afternoon? -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472930#472930 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Good Signs: N826DQ
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Sep 16, 2017
Oh, it looks like it used to be an experimental - amateur built. I understand. So, Doug was willing to do the paperwork to get it changed to an E-LSA? That makes sense and a very good idea! -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472931#472931 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Good Signs: N826DQ
From: "Cejewett" <cejewett(at)gmail.com>
Date: Sep 16, 2017
That's right, it was EAB. They built it at the factory as the first Allegro built in USA but was EAB because LSA didn't exist yet. They were able to convert it because it was "factory built" by Doug, Betty and the Czech team. ELSA allows me to do the anything I like maintenance and modification wise as well as condition inspection with my LSA Repairman cert. Today we rebuilt the nose strut and clearances the bushings as many on this forum have done. MAKES A HUGE IMPRIVEMENT!!! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472933#472933 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_4080_182.jpg ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Good Signs: N826DQ
From: "Cejewett" <cejewett(at)gmail.com>
Date: Sep 16, 2017
She got a new nose tire as well! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472934#472934 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_4088_158.jpg ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Good Signs: N826DQ
From: "Cejewett" <cejewett(at)gmail.com>
Date: Sep 16, 2017
Here's what the bushings look like on the inside if anyone wants to tackle this job. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472935#472935 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_4087_894.jpg ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Good Signs: N826DQ
From: "Cejewett" <cejewett(at)gmail.com>
Date: Sep 16, 2017
And after 12 hours of work, it flies so much better! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472936#472936 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_4076_175.jpg ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: New Ameri-King Airworthiness Directive
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Sep 20, 2017
FYI, there is a new AD coming out on Ameri-King ELTs. I suspect every Allegro is effected. The executive summary is that Ameri-King ELTs are bottom of the barrel junk (I suspect everyone here already has first hand experience with this). The FAA is now addressing the low quality and high failure rates of their ELTs. The AD becomes effective Oct 24, 2017. You have 12 months to conform. Basically, they want to make sure it's still working and if not, get corrected. So, nothing too exciting. To have a reliable ELT, maybe an ACK E-04 would be a good alternative (for experimentals)?... S-LSAs would require an LOA. PDF attached. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=473034#473034 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/ameri_king_ad_131.pdf ________________________________________________________________________________
From: <jkgcpa(at)ix.netcom.com>
Subject: New Ameri-King Airworthiness Directive
Date: Sep 21, 2017
What is an LOA? N44456 X09 -----Original Message----- From: owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of N456TS Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 11:29 PM Subject: Allegro-List: New Ameri-King Airworthiness Directive FYI, there is a new AD coming out on Ameri-King ELTs. I suspect every Allegro is effected. The executive summary is that Ameri-King ELTs are bottom of the barrel junk (I suspect everyone here already has first hand experience with this). The FAA is now addressing the low quality and high failure rates of their ELTs. The AD becomes effective Oct 24, 2017. You have 12 months to conform. Basically, they want to make sure it's still working and if not, get corrected. So, nothing too exciting. To have a reliable ELT, maybe an ACK E-04 would be a good alternative (for experimentals)?... S-LSAs would require an LOA. PDF attached. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=473034#473034 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/ameri_king_ad_131.pdf ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: New Ameri-King Airworthiness Directive
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Sep 24, 2017
jkgcpa(at)ix.netcom.com wrote: > What is an LOA? > N44456 > X09 > Hi. An LOA is a Letter of Authority. For S-LSAs any modification or repair which is NOT written in the aircraft manuals, OR a method acceptable to the administrator (procedures in AC 43-13, on-condition inspections, etc) require an LOA from the manufacturer. In the example of the ACK E-04, it's a pretty different setup compared to the Ameri-King. It requires ship power. It's connected to the aircraft's GPS for precise location search. I believe its physical size is different, which will require consideration. It also uses a different mounting bracket. If its weight is different (I would suspect so), it will require a new weight and balance. So, it's not a drop-in upgrade/replacement. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=473134#473134 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Jerry Goldberg" <jkgcpa(at)ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Re: New Ameri-King Airworthiness Directive
Date: Sep 25, 2017
Thanks. Good info about the ACK too. Do you know if Doug has issued an LOA for the ACK? N44456 Covey Trails (X09) -----Original Message----- From: owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of N456TS Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2017 6:00 PM Subject: Allegro-List: Re: New Ameri-King Airworthiness Directive jkgcpa(at)ix.netcom.com wrote: > What is an LOA? > N44456 > X09 > Hi. An LOA is a Letter of Authority. For S-LSAs any modification or repair which is NOT written in the aircraft manuals, OR a method acceptable to the administrator (procedures in AC 43-13, on-condition inspections, etc) require an LOA from the manufacturer. In the example of the ACK E-04, it's a pretty different setup compared to the Ameri-King. It requires ship power. It's connected to the aircraft's GPS for precise location search. I believe its physical size is different, which will require consideration. It also uses a different mounting bracket. If its weight is different (I would suspect so), it will require a new weight and balance. So, it's not a drop-in upgrade/replacement. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=473134#473134 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Sep 25, 2017
Subject: Re: New Ameri-King Airworthiness Directive
From: jlhazen <jlhazen(at)copper.net>
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From: "Jerry Goldberg" <jkgcpa(at)ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Re: New Ameri-King Airworthiness Directive
Date: Sep 25, 2017
Allegro is now LSA America & doing well. Main phone 252-586-1200. Per Doug Hempstead, President, no LOA is needed to change common components like ELT, radio, etc. AD allows to test your Ameri King unit & no need to replace if it works properly. Jerry Goldberg N44456 Covey Trails (X09) From: owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of jlhazen Sent: Monday, September 25, 2017 11:44 AM Subject: RE: Allegro-List: Re: New Ameri-King Airworthiness Directive Is Allegro still in business? Jim N44469 Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Note=C2=AE 3, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: Jerry Goldberg <jkgcpa(at)ix.netcom.com <mailto:jkgcpa(at)ix.netcom.com> > Date: 09/25/2017 9:37 AM (GMT-07:00) Subject: RE: Allegro-List: Re: New Ameri-King Airworthiness Directive > Thanks. Good info about the ACK too. Do you know if Doug has issued an LOA for the ACK? N44456 Covey Trails (X09) -----Original Message----- From: owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of N456TS Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2017 6:00 PM Subject: Allegro-List: Re: New Ameri-King Airworthiness Directive > jkgcpa(at)ix.netcom.com wrote: > What is an LOA? > N44456 > X09 > Hi. An LOA is a Letter of Authority. For S-LSAs any modification or repair which is NOT written in the aircraft manuals, OR a method acceptable to the administrator (procedures in AC 43-13, on-condition inspections, etc) require an LOA from the manufacturer. In the example of the ACK E-04, it's a pretty different setup compared to the Ameri-King. It requires ship power. It's connected to the aircraft's GPS for precise location search. I believe its physical size is different, which will require consideration. It also uses a different mounting bracket. If its weight is different (I would suspect so), it will require a new weight and balance. So, it's not a drop-in upgrade/replacement. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=473134#473134 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: New Ameri-King Airworthiness Directive
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Sep 25, 2017
Hi. An LOA would definitely be required to change ELT type. Per FAA. A simple replacement of same type, no LOA needed. I don't know if Doug has ever considered releasing an LOA for the ACK E-04. You can't buy Ameri-King ELTs anymore. The FAA has shutdown their sales and revoked their TSO. So, if an Allegro was built today, it won't ship with an Ameri-King ELT. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=473152#473152 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Doug Hempstead" <doug(at)allegrolsa.com>
Subject: Re: New Ameri-King Airworthiness Directive
Date: Sep 26, 2017
Jim, Thank you for your note. Yes, we are still going and send parts around the world for Allegro aircraft. If this is in regard to the Ameri-King, the bulletin only requires the ELT to be tested to insure it is working. If it needs to be replaced, the owner/operator is allowed to do this with any battery operated ELT, and, providing they check to insure the aircraft is not pulling more power than the Rotax engine can produce, may also use a direct power replacement. If you need any other parts, please contact us at the number below, or email. Best regards, Doug Douglas Hempstead LSA America, Inc. PO Box 490 Littleton, NC 27850 252-586-1200 =93 office 336-202-1585 - cell www.allegrolsa.com <http://www.allegrolsa.com> doug(at)allegrolsa.com From: owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of jlhazen Sent: Monday, September 25, 2017 12:44 PM Subject: RE: Allegro-List: Re: New Ameri-King Airworthiness Directive Is Allegro still in business? Jim N44469 Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Note=C2=AE 3, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: Jerry Goldberg <jkgcpa(at)ix.netcom.com <mailto:jkgcpa(at)ix.netcom.com> > Date: 09/25/2017 9:37 AM (GMT-07:00) Subject: RE: Allegro-List: Re: New Ameri-King Airworthiness Directive > Thanks. Good info about the ACK too. Do you know if Doug has issued an LOA for the ACK? N44456 Covey Trails (X09) -----Original Message----- From: owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of N456TS Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2017 6:00 PM Subject: Allegro-List: Re: New Ameri-King Airworthiness Directive > jkgcpa(at)ix.netcom.com wrote: > What is an LOA? > N44456 > X09 > Hi. An LOA is a Letter of Authority. For S-LSAs any modification or repair which is NOT written in the aircraft manuals, OR a method acceptable to the administrator (procedures in AC 43-13, on-condition inspections, etc) require an LOA from the manufacturer. In the example of the ACK E-04, it's a pretty different setup compared to the Ameri-King. It requires ship power. It's connected to the aircraft's GPS for precise location search. I believe its physical size is different, which will require consideration. It also uses a different mounting bracket. If its weight is different (I would suspect so), it will require a new weight and balance. So, it's not a drop-in upgrade/replacement. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=473134#473134 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: <hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Allegro 2000 - Front Gear Wheel Bearing Replacement
Date: Oct 26, 2017
Gentlemen, I found that I needed to replace the two wheel bearings in the front landing gear wheel of my Allegro 2000. The ball bearings were running rough. The rim is a split rim so I removed the six bolts and the tire itself. I am working with the half of the rim containing the two bearings. I tried to press out the bearings but they would not budge. That may have been a mistake. Now I am not sure how to removed the bearings. Attached is my cross section sketch of what I think is the bearing housing. There may be a bearing seat behind each bearing that fixes the position of each bearing. If so, you can=99t visually see it. I also don=99t know why there is a loose sleeve for the axel between the two bearings? Has anyone ever had to remove or replace the front wheel bearings on an Allegro 2000? If so, how is it done? Also, is the wheel itself cast aluminum or steel? Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow, L.M. ASCE Senior Consultant Worldwide Engineering Inc. 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 Denver, NC 28037 Ph. 704-661-8271 Fax 704-483-5466 email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net http://www.wwegeo.com ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Allegro 2000 - Front Gear Wheel Bearing Replacement
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Oct 31, 2017
It appears we might have different wheels, so I can't help much. Mine are Matco with 1630-2RS bearings. You split the wheel and push the bearings from the inside out. Being that you have snap rings retaining the bearings, I would suspect that is the exit path for the bearing. It should come out with no issue using a small arbor press. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=474001#474001 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Larry Edson <larryedson(at)ymail.com>
Date: Oct 31, 2017
Subject: Re: Allegro 2000 - Front Gear Wheel Bearing Replacement
I replaced the main gear wheel bearing last year. Both the mains and the nose wheel are the same and the bearings are the same. There was no need to dismount the tire or split the rim. I simply removed the snap rings and using a small brass drift, drove the bearing out from the opposite side. To install the replacement bearing, place the wheel on a flat surface, position the bearing and drive it in until seated with a socket that is slightly smaller that the bearing bore. Once fully seated reinstall the snap ring. And your good to go. Larry Edson N4362C Sent from my iPad > On Oct 31, 2017, at 11:23 AM, N456TS wrote: > > > It appears we might have different wheels, so I can't help much. Mine are Matco with 1630-2RS bearings. You split the wheel and push the bearings from the inside out. Being that you have snap rings retaining the bearings, I would suspect that is the exit path for the bearing. It should come out with no issue using a small arbor press. > > -------- > N456TS > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=474001#474001 > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: <hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Allegro 2000 - Front Gear Wheel Bearing Replacement
Date: Oct 31, 2017
Bearings are out! No problem once I knew what to do. Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow, L.M. ASCE Senior Consultant Worldwide Engineering Inc. 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 Denver, NC 28037 Ph. 704-661-8271 Fax 704-483-5466 email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net http://www.wwegeo.com -----Original Message----- From: N456TS Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2017 11:23 AM Subject: Allegro-List: Re: Allegro 2000 - Front Gear Wheel Bearing Replacement It appears we might have different wheels, so I can't help much. Mine are Matco with 1630-2RS bearings. You split the wheel and push the bearings from the inside out. Being that you have snap rings retaining the bearings, I would suspect that is the exit path for the bearing. It should come out with no issue using a small arbor press. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=474001#474001 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Allegro 2000 - Front Gear Wheel Bearing Replacement
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Oct 31, 2017
ledson wrote: > I replaced the main gear wheel bearing last year. Both the mains and the nose wheel are the same and the bearings are the same. Interesting. You've got sealed bearings on the main axles? On the mains, I've got tapered bearings which you preload and grease the same as automotive applications. On the front are standard 1630 sealed bearings. Any idea what diameter axles are on your Allegro? Mine has 3/4" for the front, but I believe the mains are larger. I would guess 1" shafts, but I would have to measure to confirm. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=474007#474007 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: <hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Allegro 2000 - Front Gear Wheel Bearing Replacement
Date: Oct 31, 2017
N456TS, All of the wheel bearings on my Allegro 2000 are the same. They are sealed radial ball bearings having the following dimensions: Bearing O.D. = 42 mm Bearing I.D. = 20 mm = shaft O.D. Bearing width = 12 mm The bearings can be found on line at www.thebigbearingstore.com they are specified as 6004-ZZ Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow, L.M. ASCE Senior Consultant Worldwide Engineering Inc. 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 Denver, NC 28037 Ph. 704-661-8271 Fax 704-483-5466 email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net http://www.wwegeo.com -----Original Message----- From: N456TS Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2017 4:43 PM Subject: Allegro-List: Re: Allegro 2000 - Front Gear Wheel Bearing Replacement ledson wrote: > I replaced the main gear wheel bearing last year. Both the mains and the > nose wheel are the same and the bearings are the same. Interesting. You've got sealed bearings on the main axles? On the mains, I've got tapered bearings which you preload and grease the same as automotive applications. On the front are standard 1630 sealed bearings. Any idea what diameter axles are on your Allegro? Mine has 3/4" for the front, but I believe the mains are larger. I would guess 1" shafts, but I would have to measure to confirm. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=474007#474007 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 01, 2017
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Today! Each year at the end of the List Fund Raiser, I post a message acknowledging everyone that so generously made a Contribution to support the Lists. Its my way of publicly thanking everyone that took a minute to show their appreciation for the Lists. Please take a moment and assure that your name is on that List of Contributors (LOC)! As a number of members have pointed out over the years, the List seems at least as valuable a building / entertainment tool as your typical magazine subscription! Assure that your name is on this year's LOC! Show others that you appreciate the Lists. Making a Contribution to support the Lists is fast and easy using your Credit card or Paypal on the Secure Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or by dropping a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 I would like to thank everyone that has so generously made a Contribution thus far in this year's List Fund Raiser! Remember that its YOUR support that keeps these Lists going and improving! Don't forget to include a little comment about how the Lists have helped you! Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 07, 2017
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Please Make A Contribution To Support Your Lists
Dear Listers, There is no advertising income to support the Matronics Email Lists and Forums. The operation is supported 100% by your personal Contributions during the November Fund Raiser. Please make your Contribution today to support the continued operation and upgrade of these services. You can pick up a really nice gift for making your Contribution too! You may use a Credit Card or Paypal at the Matronics Contribution Site here: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or, you can send a personal check to the following address: Matronics / Matt Dralle 581 Jeannie Way Livermore, CA 94550 Thank you in advance for your generous support! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List and Forum Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 09, 2017
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: A List Contribution - It's Your Personal Squelch Button...
There is an automatic "squelch button" of sorts for the Fund Raiser messages. Here's how it works... As soon as a List member makes a Contribution through the Matronics Fund Raiser web site, their email address is automatically added to this year's Contributor List and they instantly cease to receive further Fund Raiser messages for the rest of the month! Its just that simple! :-) I really do appreciate each and every one of your individual Contributions to support the Lists. It is your support that enables me to upgrade the hardware and software that are required to run a List Site such as this one. It also goes to pay for the commercial-grade Internet connection and to pay the huge electric bill to keep the computer gear running and the air conditioner powered on. I run all of the Matronics Email List and Forums sites here locally which allows me to control and monitor every aspect of the system for the utmost in reliably and performance. Your personal Contribution matters because, when combined with other Listers such as yourself, it pays the bills to keep this site up and running. I accept exactly ZERO advertising dollars for the Matronics Lists sites. I can't stand the pop-up ads and all other commercials that are so prevalent on the Internet these days and I particularly don't want to have it on my Email List sites. If you appreciate the ad-free, grass-roots, down-home feel of the Matronics Email Lists, please make a Contribution to keep it that way!! http://www.matronics.com/contribution or, you can send a personal check to the following address: Matronics / Matt Dralle 581 Jeannie Way Livermore, CA 94550 Thank you! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator [Note that there are certain circumstances where you might still see a Contribution related message. For example, if someone replies to one of the messages, when using the List Browse feature, or when accessing List message via the Forum. The system keys on the given email address and since most of these are anonymous public access methods, there is no simple way to filter them.] ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 11, 2017
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Make Sure You're Listed! List of Contributors Published
in December! Dear Listers, The List of Contributors (LOC) is just around the corner! In December I post a list of everyone that so generously made a Contribution to support the Lists. Its my way of publicly thanking everyone that took a minute to show their appreciation for the Lists. Won't you take minute and assure that your name is on the upcoming LOC? Tell others that you appreciate the Lists. Making a Contribution to support the Lists is fast and easy using your Visa, MasterCard, or Paypal account: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, drop a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 USA I would like to thank everyone that has so generously made a Contribution thus far during this year's List Fund Raiser! Remember that its YOUR support that keeps these Lists running and improving! Don't forget to include a little comment about how the Lists have helped you! Thank you! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 13, 2017
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: [PLEASE READ] Why I Have A Fund Raiser...
Since the beginning, the Matronics List and Forum experience has been free from advertising. I have been approached by fair number of vendors wanting to tap into the large volume of activity across the various lists hosted here, but have always flatly refused. Everywhere you go on the Internet these days, a user is pummeled with flashing banners and videos and ads for crap that they don't want. Yahoo, Google and that ilk are not "free". The user must constantly endure their barrage of commercialism thrust into their face at an ever increasing rate. Enough is enough, and the Lists at Matronics choose not to succumb to that. That being said, running a service of this size is not "free". It costs a lot of money to maintain the hardware, pay for the electricity, air conditioning, maintenance contracts, etc, etc. etc. I choose to hold a PBS-like fund raiser each year during the month of November where I simply send out a short email every other day asking the members to make a small contribution to support the operation. That being said, that contribution is completely voluntary and non-compulsory. Many members choose not to contribute and that's fine. However, a very modest percentage of the members do choose to make a contribution and it is that financial support that keeps the Lists running. And that's it. To my way of thinking, it is a much more pleasant way of maintaining the Lists and Forums. The other 11 months of the year, you don't see a single advertisement or request for support. That's refreshing and that is a List and Forum that I want to belong to. I think other people feel the same way. Won't you please take a minute to make your Contribution today and support these Lists? http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, drop a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 USA Thank you for your support! Matt Dralle Email List Admin. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 15, 2017
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Reminder
Dear Listers, A quick reminder that November is the annual Matronics List Fund Raiser. The Lists are 100% member supported and all of the operational costs are covered solely through your Contributions during this time of the year. *Your* personal Contribution makes a difference and keeps all of the Matronics Email Lists and Forums completely ad-free. Please make your Contribution today to keep these services up and running for another great year! Use a credit card or your PayPal account here: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, by sending a personal check to: Matronics / Matt Dralle 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 Thank you in advance! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List and Forum Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
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Date: Nov 16, 2017
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Date: Nov 17, 2017
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: What's Your Contribution Used For?
Dear Listers, You might have wondered at some point, "What's my Contribution used for?" Here are just a few examples of what your direct List support enables... It provides for the expensive, commercial-grade Internet connection used on the List. It pays for the regular system hardware and software upgrades enabling the highest performance possible for List services such as the Archive Search Engine, List Browser, and the Web Forums. It pays for the over 23 years of on-line archive data always available for instant search and access. And, it offsets the many hours spent writing, developing, and maintaining the custom applications that power these List Service such as the List Browse, Search Engine, Forums, and Wiki. But most importantly, your List Contribution enables a forum where you and your peers can communicate freely in an environment that is free from moderation, censorship, advertising, commercialism, SPAM, and computer viruses. It is YOUR CONTRIBUTION that directly enables all these aspects of Matronics List services. Please support it today with your List Contribution. Its one of the best investments you can make in your Sport! List Contribution Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or, you can send a personal check to the following address: Matronics / Matt Dralle 581 Jeannie Way Livermore, CA 94550 Thank you for your support! Matt Dralle Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 19, 2017
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Please Make a Contribution to Support Your Lists...
Dear Listers, Just a reminder that November is the Annual List Fund Raiser. Please make a Contribution today to support the continued operation and upgrade of these great List services!! Pick up a really nice free gift with your qualifying Contribution too! The Contribution Site is fast and easy: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or by dropping a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 Thank you! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 21, 2017
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Coming Soon - The List of Contributors - Please Make A Contribution
Today! Each year at the end of the List Fund Raiser, I post a message acknowledging everyone that so generously made a Contribution to support the Lists. Its my way of publicly thanking everyone that took a minute to show their appreciation for the Lists. Please take a moment and assure that your name is on that List of Contributors (LOC)! As a number of members have pointed out over the years, the List seems at least as valuable a building / entertainment tool as your typical magazine subscription! Assure that your name is on this year's LOC! Show others that you appreciate the Lists. Making a Contribution to support the Lists is fast and easy using your Credit card or Paypal on the Secure Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or by dropping a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 I would like to thank everyone that has so generously made a Contribution thus far in this year's List Fund Raiser! Remember that its YOUR support that keeps these Lists going and improving! Don't forget to include a little comment about how the Lists have helped you! Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 24, 2017
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Value of the List...
If you look forward to checking your List email everyday (and a lot of you have written to say that you do!), then you're probably getting at least $20 or $30 worth of Entertainment from the Lists each year. You'd pay twice that for a subscription to some magazine or even a dinner out. Isn't the List worth at least that much to you? Wouldn't it be great if you could pay that amount and get a well-managed media source free of advertising, SPAM, and viruses? Come to think of it, you do... :-) Won't you please take a minute to make your Contribution today and support these Lists? http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, drop a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 USA I want to say THANK YOU to everyone that has made a Contribution thus far during this year's List Fund Raiser!! These Lists are made possible exclusively through YOUR generosity!! Thank you for your support! Matt Dralle Email List Admin. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 26, 2017
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Just A Few Days Left...
Dear Listers, There are just a few days left for this year's List Fund Raiser. If you've been putting off making a Contribution until the last minute, well, this is it! The last minute, that is... :-) There are some GREAT new gift selections to choose from this year. I personally want at least three of them! There's probably something you can't live without too! And, best of all it supports your Lists! Please remember that there isn't any sort of commercial advertising on the Lists and the *only* means of keeping these Lists running is through your Contributions during this Fund Raiser. Let's make this a "Black Friday" for the Lists! Please make a Contribution today! http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, drop a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 Thank you! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 27, 2017
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Fund Raiser Behind By 31% - Please Contribute Today!
Dear Listers, The percentage of members making a Contribution to support the Lists this year is currently behind last year by at this time by roughly 31%. Please take this opportunity to show your support for the Matronics Lists and Forums! Please remember that it is *solely* your direct Contributions that keep these Lists and Forums up and running and most importantly - AD FREE! If the members don't want to support the Lists directly, then I might have to add advertisements to offset the costs of running the Lists. But I don't want to have to do that. I really like the non-commercial atmosphere here and I think that a lot of the members appreciate that too. Please take a moment to make a Contribution today in support of the continued ad-free operation of all these Lists: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, drop a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 USA I want to send out a word of appreciation to all of the members that have already made their generous Contribution to support the Lists! Thank you! Matt Dralle Email List and Forums Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 28, 2017
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Just A Few Days Left...
Dear Listers, There are just a few days left for this year's List Fund Raiser. If you've been putting off making a Contribution until the last minute, well, this is it! The last minute, that is... :-) There are some GREAT new gift selections to choose from this year. I personally want at least three of them! There's probably something you can't live without too! And, best of all it supports your Lists! Please remember that there isn't any sort of commercial advertising on the Lists and the *only* means of keeping these Lists running is through your Contributions during this Fund Raiser. Let's make this a "Black Friday" for the Lists! Please make a Contribution today! http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, drop a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 Thank you! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 29, 2017
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Coming Soon - The List of Contributors - Please Make A Contribution
Today! Each year at the end of the List Fund Raiser, I post a message acknowledging everyone that so generously made a Contribution to support the Lists. Its my way of publicly thanking everyone that took a minute to show their appreciation for the Lists. Please take a moment and assure that your name is on that List of Contributors (LOC)! As a number of members have pointed out over the years, the List seems at least as valuable a building / entertainment tool as your typical magazine subscription! Assure that your name is on this year's LOC! Show others that you appreciate the Lists. Making a Contribution to support the Lists is fast and easy using your Credit card or Paypal on the Secure Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or by dropping a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 I would like to thank everyone that has so generously made a Contribution thus far in this year's List Fund Raiser! Remember that its YOUR support that keeps these Lists going and improving! Don't forget to include a little comment about how the Lists have helped you! Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 30, 2017
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: [Please Read] - Last Official Day of List Fund Raiser!
Dear Listers, It's November 30th and that always means a couple of things. Its my birthday again - 54! :-) But it also means that it's that last official day of the Matronics Email List Fund Raiser! If you been thinking about picking up one of those really nice incentive gifts now is the time to jump on it!! If you've been meaning to make a Contribution this month but have been putting it off for some reason, NOW is the time! I will be posting the List of Contributors in a few days, so you'll probably want to be known as a person that supported the Lists! I want to thank everyone that has so generously made a Contribution this year in support of our Lists. It is your generosity that keeps this operation running and I don't ever forget it. The List Contribution Web Site is fast and easy. Please support our habit by making your Contribution right now: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, by dropping a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 USA Thank you in advance! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Dec 17, 2017
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: 2017 List of Contributors
Dear Listers, The 2017 Matronics Email List and Forum Fund Raiser officially ended a couple of weeks ago and it's time that I published this year's List of Contributors (LOC). It is the people on this list that directly make these Email Lists and Forums possible! Their generous Contributions keep the servers and Internet connection up and running! You can still show your support this year and pick up a great gift at the same time. The Contribution Web Site is fast, easy, and secure: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, by dropping a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 And finally, I'm proud to present The 2017 Fund Raiser List of Contributors: http://www.matronics.com/loc Thank you again to everyone that made a Contribution this year!! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List & Forum Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Average Fuel Burn
From: "lsvance54" <lsvance(at)comcast.net>
Date: Mar 06, 2018
I have an Allegro 2000 with a 912UL 80 HP engine. The operators manual suggests premium auto gas, which is what I have used almost exclusively. Prior to my recent annual inspection I was burning on average two gallons of fuel per hour. During the annual I had the carbs rebuilt and did the ROTAX 5 year rubber replacement. Now I am averaging 1.775 gallons of fuel per hour. Am I extremely fortunate or is this normal for the little bird? SN: 06-230 TT: 542 hours A&E N25017[/list] -------- Scott N25017 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=478427#478427 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: <hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Average Fuel Burn
Date: Mar 06, 2018
Scott, If your numbers are correct you are indeed fortunate. I am in North Carolina and have an Allegro 2000 ELS (N661WW) with almost 800 hours on my Rotax 912 UL 80 HP engine. I built the airplane from the Kit ten years ago. I have been the sole owner and I keep my carbs pneumatically balanced. The best average fuel consumption I have ever gotten was 3.0 gph. At the present my fuel consumption is averaging 3.6 gph. I burn exclusively ethanol free auto fuel (MOGAS) either 90 octane or 87 octane. Where are you located Scott? Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow, L.M. ASCE Senior Consultant Worldwide Engineering Inc. 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 Denver, NC 28037 Ph. 704-661-8271 Fax 704-483-5466 email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net http://www.wwegeo.com -----Original Message----- From: lsvance54 Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2018 4:24 PM Subject: Allegro-List: Average Fuel Burn I have an Allegro 2000 with a 912UL 80 HP engine. The operators manual suggests premium auto gas, which is what I have used almost exclusively. Prior to my recent annual inspection I was burning on average two gallons of fuel per hour. During the annual I had the carbs rebuilt and did the ROTAX 5 year rubber replacement. Now I am averaging 1.775 gallons of fuel per hour. Am I extremely fortunate or is this normal for the little bird? SN: 06-230 TT: 542 hours A&E N25017[/list] -------- Scott N25017 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=478427#478427 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Average Fuel Burn
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Mar 08, 2018
Wow! That's a good fuel burn rate. What's your typical cruise speed at that GPH? -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=478500#478500 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Average Fuel Burn
From: "lsvance54" <lsvance(at)comcast.net>
Date: Mar 08, 2018
I typically cruise between 98 - 105 MPH. Since getting out of annual, I have only been able to fly about five hours. As I fly more I will be sure to monitor very closely. Not unhappy with being able to fly for less than six bucks an hour! I am based out of KCJR, Culpeper, VA. Scott N25017 -------- Scott N25017 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=478509#478509 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Average Fuel Burn
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Mar 11, 2018
GPH (and Dynon Skyview) is why I have an LSA. 100 Knots-115 MPH @ 3.5-4 GPH. The economics can't be beat. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=478585#478585 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Flap Bellows/Rubber
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Mar 11, 2018
Does anyone know a source for the rubber bellows for where the flap actuation rod sticks out the hull? I've attached a couple photos. I have wings off right now, so I would like to replace them before the wings go back on. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=478587#478587 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/flap_bellows2_214.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/flap_bellows1_123.jpg ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Jerry Goldberg" <jkgcpa(at)ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Flap Bellows/Rubber
Date: Mar 11, 2018
Have you tried Doug Hempstead at LSA America? Jerry Goldberg N44456 Covey Trails (X09) -----Original Message----- From: owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of N456TS Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2018 7:03 PM Subject: Allegro-List: Flap Bellows/Rubber Does anyone know a source for the rubber bellows for where the flap actuation rod sticks out the hull? I've attached a couple photos. I have wings off right now, so I would like to replace them before the wings go back on. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=478587#478587 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/flap_bellows2_214.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/flap_bellows1_123.jpg ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Flap Bellows/Rubber
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Mar 13, 2018
jkgcpa(at)ix.netcom.com wrote: > Have you tried Doug Hempstead at LSA America? No, but it looks like I'll have to... -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=478651#478651 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Jerry Goldberg" <jkgcpa(at)ix.netcom.com>
Subject: RE: Allegro-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 03/13/18
Date: Mar 14, 2018
He's really the best source for parts & info. He's come through for me when I needed it. Doug Hempstead (252) 586-1200 231 U S Hwy 158 East P O Box 490 Littleton, NC 27850 Jerry Goldberg N44456 Covey Trails (X09) -----Original Message----- From: owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Allegro-List Digest Server Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 2:31 AM Subject: Allegro-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 03/13/18 * ================================================= Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive ================================================= Today's complete Allegro-List Digest can also be found in either of the two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version of the Allegro-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor such as Notepad or with a web browser. HTML Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=html&Chapter 18-03-13&Archive=Allegro Text Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt&Chapter 2018-03-13&Archive=Allegro =============================================== EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive =============================================== ---------------------------------------------------------- Allegro-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 03/13/18: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 10:28 PM - Re: Flap Bellows/Rubber (N456TS) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Subject: Allegro-List: Re: Flap Bellows/Rubber From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com> jkgcpa(at)ix.netcom.com wrote: > Have you tried Doug Hempstead at LSA America? No, but it looks like I'll have to... -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=478651#478651 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Allegro-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 03/13/18
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Mar 15, 2018
Oh, I know Doug. I leased my Allegro to B-Bar-D.... Still waiting on getting paid the thousands owed for that!! -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=478672#478672 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Wing Removal
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Mar 20, 2018
I thought I should post a couple photos of wing removal. The maintenance manual is light on tips and techniques. It quickly became clear that trying to remove a wing with a couple people holding it, is guaranteed damage to the wing and mounts. I ended up making some gantries for wing removal and installation. This give complete control of wing support and angle. It greatly reduces the risk of bending something. You can then slowly, and calmly lower or raise the wing with the straps. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=478766#478766 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_8207_686.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_8227_202.jpg ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Tail Drain
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Jun 15, 2018
Hi. Does anyone store their Allegro outdoors? Do you cover your horizontal stab to protect against rain? Does your hull have a drain for water getting into the tail section? -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=480910#480910 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Flap Bellows/Rubber
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Jun 15, 2018
Just to follow up on this, the flap bellows are generic shock boots that are cut down to size and glued to the hull. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=480915#480915 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Woodcomp Propeller Overhaul
From: "lsvance54" <lsvance(at)comcast.net>
Date: Jul 15, 2018
I just completed the LSRM-A repairman course and found a Service Bulletin on the Woodcomp Propeller that I did not previously know about. Apparently, my 2006 Allegro 2000 should have been grounded for a propeller overhaul as of 2012. The Woodcomp Klassic 160 has a 6 year/ 950 hour TBO. Anyone have a U.S. source for overhaul? Is there an alternate prop that has a better TBO or longer age limit? [/list] -------- Scott N25017 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=481651#481651 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Allegro <n3081x(at)yahoo.com>
Date: Jul 15, 2018
Subject: Re: Woodcomp Propeller Overhaul
I would encourage you to communicate with Doug at Allegro USA.. He would be the one that would know how to respond to this question. Sent from my Brian's iPhone > On Jul 15, 2018, at 2:03 PM, lsvance54 wrote: > > > I just completed the LSRM-A repairman course and found a Service Bulletin on the Woodcomp Propeller that I did not previously know about. > Apparently, my 2006 Allegro 2000 should have been grounded for a propeller overhaul as of 2012. The Woodcomp Klassic 160 has a 6 year/ 950 hour TBO. > Anyone have a U.S. source for overhaul? Is there an alternate prop that has a better TBO or longer age limit? > [/list] > > -------- > Scott > N25017 > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=481651#481651 > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Hugh McKay <hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: RE: Allegro-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 07/15/18
Date: Jul 16, 2018
Hi Isvance 54, I fly an Allegro 2000 E-LSA with a Woodcomp Klassic 160/3/R. In Sept. of 20 16 I had an engine loss of coolant incident that required me to replace the cylinder heads. Around that same time I was made aware of the Woodcomp Ser vice Bulletin 02/2012 EN dated Nov 8 2012. Up until then I had no idea that Woodcomp had issued a service bulletin. At that time I had 700 Hours on th e original Woodcomp propeller and my airplane and the propeller was 10 year s old. The closest Authorized Woodcomp Testing Facility to me was Sportair USA LC in North Little Rock, AR. I contacted them and they told me that bec ause of the age of the propeller and their experience it was most likely my propeller would fail the testing and they recommended I purchase a new pro peller. I ask if I could just purchase the blades and re-use the hub. They said no because of the slight changes in the new blades. I ended up having to purchase new blades, hub and bolts ($1200.00) You can contact them at: Sportair USA LC 8222 Remount Road KOEK Municipal Airport North Little Rock, AR 72118 Phone 501-228-7777 Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow. L.M. ASCE Senior Consultant Worldwide Engineering Inc. 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 Denver, NC 28037 Ph. 704-661-8271 Fax 704-483-5466 Email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net http://www.geo.com (click on Power Division) Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Allegro-List Digest Server Sent: Monday, July 16, 2018 2:31 AM Subject: Allegro-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 07/15/18 * ======================== Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive ======================== Today's complete Allegro-List Digest can also be found in either of the two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version of the Allegro-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor such as Notepad or with a web browser. HTML Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=htm l&Chapter 18-07-15&Archive=Allegro Text Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt &Chapter 18-07-15&Archive=Allegro ======================== ======================= EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive ======================== ======================= ---------------------------------------------------------- Allegro-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 07/15/18: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:04 PM - Woodcomp Propeller Overhaul (lsvance54) 2. 02:19 PM - Re: Woodcomp Propeller Overhaul (Allegro) ________________________________ Message 1 ______________________________ _______ Subject: Allegro-List: Woodcomp Propeller Overhaul From: "lsvance54" <lsvance(at)comcast.net> I just completed the LSRM-A repairman course and found a Service Bulletin o n the Woodcomp Propeller that I did not previously know about. Apparently, my 2006 Allegro 2000 should have been grounded for a propeller overhaul as of 2012. The Woodcomp Klassic 160 has a 6 year/ 950 hour TBO. Anyone have a U.S. source for overhaul? Is there an alternate prop that has a better TBO or longer age limit? [/list] -------- Scott N25017 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=481651#481651 ________________________________ Message 2 ______________________________ _______ From: Allegro <n3081x(at)yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Allegro-List: Woodcomp Propeller Overhaul I would encourage you to communicate with Doug at Allegro USA.. He would be the one that would know how to respond to this question. Sent from my Brian's iPhone > On Jul 15, 2018, at 2:03 PM, lsvance54 wrote: > > > I just completed the LSRM-A repairman course and found a Service Bulletin on the Woodcomp Propeller that I did not previously know about. > Apparently, my 2006 Allegro 2000 should have been grounded for a propelle r overhaul as of 2012. The Woodcomp Klassic 160 has a 6 year/ 950 hour TBO. > Anyone have a U.S. source for overhaul? Is there an alternate prop that h as a better TBO or longer age limit? > [/list] > > -------- > Scott > N25017 > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=481651#481651 > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Woodcomp Propeller Overhaul
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Jul 16, 2018
lsvance54 wrote: > I just completed the LSRM-A repairman course and found a Service Bulletin on the Woodcomp Propeller that I did not previously know about. > Apparently, my 2006 Allegro 2000 should have been grounded for a propeller overhaul as of 2012. The Woodcomp Klassic 160 has a 6 year/ 950 hour TBO. > Anyone have a U.S. source for overhaul? Is there an alternate prop that has a better TBO or longer age limit? > [/list] As you know, you're NOT limited to specific age requirements. It can be evaluated on-condition and signed off by you. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=481679#481679 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Woodcomp Propeller Overhaul
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Jul 16, 2018
lsvance54 wrote: > > > Sir, > > > > > > > > I have a SLSA Allegro 2000. If I were flying experimental, I believe you > > are correct. I could then evaluate and sign off. > > > > Had a conversation with Light Sport Guru recently from OKC (FAA). First > > thing he asked me was why I'm not already Experimental! > > > > > > > > How am I NOT age limited as an SLSA? > > > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > L. Scott Vance I refer you to the Willette letter. As you might know, the FAA legal department interprets their regulations. This interpretation become the FAA's official position on a subject unless the FAA is taken to court and a judge disagrees. The short of it is that the FAA is always above the manufacturer. The manufacturer can't over-extend their authority. They also can't stop you from using alternative methods acceptable to the administrator, such as on-condition inspection. I've attached the letter. Doug will also refer you to the same. You can perform an on-condition inspection on an S-LSA and an E-LSA. This is a practice acceptable to the administrator and is absolutely the norm. I've worked on several Allegros. I don't believe any of them had replaced their prop simply due to the bulletin. Best regards, Bradley Pearce -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=481682#481682 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/willette_dodgecenteraviation_legal_interpretation_930.pdf ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Hugh McKay <hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: FW: Allegro 2000 Woodcomp Prop
Date: Jul 17, 2018
Tried to send the message below directly to you but the message failed. Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow. L.M. ASCE Senior Consultant Worldwide Engineering Inc. 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 Denver, NC 28037 Ph. 704-661-8271 Fax 704-483-5466 Email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net http://www.geo.com (click on Power Division) Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Hugh McKay Sent: Monday, July 16, 2018 4:00 PM Subject: Allegro 2000 Woodcomp Prop Scott, I did not get an official quote. After I told them the age of the pr opeller and the number of hours I was told that they were sure it would fai l the required testing. I believe (assuming it would pass testing) the verb al price for testing plus shipping back and forth was around $600. By the w ay where are you located and why has it taken so long to get the plane safe for flight? Is the plane an E-LSA or a SLSA? How many hours on the engine and airframe? Hope I am not getting too nosey! Contact me directly at hgmck ay(at)bellsouth.net Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow. L.M. ASCE Senior Consultant Worldwide Engineering Inc. 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 Denver, NC 28037 Ph. 704-661-8271 Fax 704-483-5466 Email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net http://www.geo.com (click on Power Division) Sent from Mail for Windows 10 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: ADS-B
From: "ledson" <Larryedson(at)ymail.com>
Date: Aug 28, 2018
Has anyone here installed an ADS-B compliant system in their Allegro? And If so, what type was it and would you please share the information with the group? Thanks, Larry Edson N4362C Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=482757#482757 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: ADS-B
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Aug 30, 2018
I've got the Dynon Skyview system. It's ADS-B in and out. I love it. The Sky Beacon should be available shortly. It looks like it should be a quick install. It might be the lowest cost solution. -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=482794#482794 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Sep 09, 2018
From: hshack(at)aol.com
Subject: Auto Response: Allegro-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 09/08/18
Thank you for the email. Please know that Howard has passed away. If you are NOT a solicitor, please contact his wife Judy at tudulu2(at)aol.com ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Hugh McKay <hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Temperature in engine compartment
Date: Oct 02, 2018
I have an allegro 2000 with a Rotax 912 UL engine. I want to install a Nich icon Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitor, rated 35 Volts, 33000 MF on the fire wall inside the engine compartment. The capacitor is rated at 105 degrees C . Does anyone have an idea what the operating temperature may be inside the engine compartment of an Allegro 2000 using a Rotax 912 UL engine. Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Fellow. L.M. ASCE Senior Consultant Worldwide Engineering Inc. 4090 North NC Hwy. 16 Denver, NC 28037 Ph. 704-661-8271 Fax 704-483-5466 Email hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net http://www.geo.com (click on Power Division) Sent from Mail for Windows 10 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 01, 2018
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: PLEASE READ - Matronics Email List 2018 Fund Raiser During
November! Dear Listers, Each November I hold a PBS-like fund raiser to support the continued operation and upgrade of the Email List and Fourm Services at Matronics. It's solely through the Contributions of List members (you) that these Matronics Lists are possible. You have probably noticed that there are no banner ads or pop-up windows on any of the Matronics Lists or related web sites such as the Forums site http://forums.matronics.com , Wiki site http://wiki.matronics.com , or other related pages such as the List Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search , List Browse http://www.matronics.com/listbrowse , etc. This is because I believe in a List experience that is completely about the sport we all enjoy - namely Airplanes and not about annoying advertisements. During the month of November I will be sending out List messages every couple of days reminding everyone that the Fund Raiser is underway. I ask for your patience and understanding during the Fund Raiser and throughout these regular messages. The Fund Raiser is only financial support mechanism I have to pay all of the bills associated with running these lists. YOUR personal Contribution counts! This year we have a really HUGE and TERRIFIC line up of free gifts to go along with the various Contribution levels. In fact, there are 9 great gifts to choose from! There's something for everyone, to be sure. Please make your List Contribution using any one of three secure methods including using a Credit Card, PayPal, or by Personal Check. All three methods afford you the opportunity to select one of this year's free gifts with a qualifying Contribution amount!! To make your Contribution, please visit the secure web site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution I would like to thank everyone in advance for their generous financial AND moral support over the years! Thank you! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator RV-4/RV-6/RV-8 Builder/Rebuilder/Pilot ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 03, 2018
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Please Make A Contribution To Support Your Lists
Dear Listers, There is no advertising income to support the Matronics Email Lists and Forums. The operation is supported 100% by your personal Contributions during the November Fund Raiser. Please make your Contribution today to support the continued operation and upgrade of these services. You can pick up a really nice gift for making your Contribution too! You may use a Credit Card or Paypal at the Matronics Contribution Site here: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or, you can send a personal check to the following address: Matronics / Matt Dralle 581 Jeannie Way Livermore, CA 94550 Thank you in advance for your generous support! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List and Forum Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 05, 2018
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Coming Soon - The List of Contributors - Please Make A Contribution
Today! Each year at the end of the List Fund Raiser, I post a message acknowledging everyone that so generously made a Contribution to support the Lists. Its my way of publicly thanking everyone that took a minute to show their appreciation for the Lists. Please take a moment and assure that your name is on that List of Contributors (LOC)! As a number of members have pointed out over the years, the List seems at least as valuable a building / entertainment tool as your typical magazine subscription! Assure that your name is on this year's LOC! Show others that you appreciate the Lists. Making a Contribution to support the Lists is fast and easy using your Credit card or Paypal on the Secure Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or by dropping a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 I would like to thank everyone that has so generously made a Contribution thus far in this year's List Fund Raiser! Remember that its YOUR support that keeps these Lists going and improving! Don't forget to include a little comment about how the Lists have helped you! Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 07, 2018
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: [PLEASE READ] Why I Have A Fund Raiser...
Since the beginning, the Matronics List and Forum experience has been free from advertising. I have been approached by fair number of vendors wanting to tap into the large volume of activity across the various lists hosted here, but have always flatly refused. Everywhere you go on the Internet these days, a user is pummeled with flashing banners and videos and ads for crap that they don't want. Yahoo, Google and that ilk are not "free". The user must constantly endure their barrage of commercialism thrust into their face at an ever increasing rate. Enough is enough, and the Lists at Matronics choose not to succumb to that. That being said, running a service of this size is not "free". It costs a lot of money to maintain the hardware, pay for the electricity, Commercial-greade Internet Connection, air conditioning, maintenance contracts, etc, etc. etc. I choose to hold a PBS-like fund raiser each year during the month of November where I simply send out a short email every other day asking the members to make a small contribution to support the operation. That being said, that contribution is completely voluntary and non-compulsory. Many members choose not to contribute and that's fine. However, a very modest percentage of the members do choose to make a contribution and it is that financial support that keeps the Lists running. And that's it. To my way of thinking, it is a much more pleasant way of maintaining the Lists and Forums. The other 11 months of the year, you don't see a single advertisement or request for support. That's refreshing and that is a List and Forum that I want to belong to. I think other people feel the same way. Won't you please take a minute to make your Contribution today and support these Lists? http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, drop a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 USA Thank you for your support! Matt Dralle Email List Admin. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 09, 2018
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: List Contribution - Value of the List...
If you look forward to checking your List email everyday (and a lot of you have written to say that you do!), then you're probably getting at least $20 or $30 worth of Entertainment from the Lists each year. You'd pay twice that for a subscription to some magazine or even a dinner out. Isn't the List worth at least that much to you? Wouldn't it be great if you could pay that amount and get a well-managed media source free of advertising, SPAM, and viruses? Come to think of it, you do... :-) Won't you please take a minute to make your Contribution today and support these Lists? http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, drop a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 USA I want to say THANK YOU to everyone that has made a Contribution thus far during this year's List Fund Raiser!! These Lists are made possible exclusively through YOUR generosity!! Thank you for your support! Matt Dralle Email List Admin. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 11, 2018
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: A List Contribution - It's Your Personal Squelch Button...
There is an automatic "squelch button" of sorts for the Fund Raiser messages. Here's how it works... As soon as a List member makes a Contribution through the Matronics Fund Raiser web site, their email address is automatically added to this year's Contributor List and they instantly cease to receive further Fund Raiser messages for the rest of the month! Its just that simple! :-) I really do appreciate each and every one of your individual Contributions to support the Lists. It is your support that enables me to upgrade the hardware and software that are required to run a List Site such as this one. It also goes to pay for the commercial-grade Internet connection and to pay the huge electric bill to keep the computer gear running and the air conditioner powered on. I run all of the Matronics Email List and Forums sites here locally which allows me to control and monitor every aspect of the system for the utmost in reliably and performance. Your personal Contribution matters because, when combined with other Listers such as yourself, it pays the bills to keep this site up and running. I accept exactly ZERO advertising dollars for the Matronics Lists sites. I can't stand the pop-up ads and all other commercials that are so prevalent on the Internet these days and I particularly don't want to have it on my Email List sites. If you appreciate the ad-free, grass-roots, down-home feel of the Matronics Email Lists, please make a Contribution to keep it that way!! http://www.matronics.com/contribution or, you can send a personal check to the following address: Matronics / Matt Dralle 581 Jeannie Way Livermore, CA 94550 Thank you! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator [Note that there are certain circumstances where you might still see a Contribution related message. For example, if someone replies to one of the messages, when using the List Browse feature, or when accessing List message via the Forum. The system keys on the given email address and since most of these are anonymous public access methods, there is no simple way to filter them.] ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 13, 2018
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Just A Few Days Left...
Dear Listers, There are just a few days left for this year's List Fund Raiser. If you've been putting off making a Contribution until the last minute, well, this is it! The last minute, that is... :-) There are some GREAT new gift selections to choose from this year. I personally want at least three of them! There's probably something you can't live without too! And, best of all it supports your Lists! Please remember that there isn't any sort of commercial advertising on the Lists and the *only* means of keeping these Lists running is through your Contributions during this Fund Raiser. Please make a Contribution today! http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, drop a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 Thank you! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 15, 2018
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Make Sure You're Listed! List of Contributors Coming Soon!
Dear Listers, There's just two more days left in this year's List Fund Raiser and that means the List of Contributors (LOC) is just around the corner! In December I post a list of everyone that so generously made a Contribution to support the Lists. Its my way of publicly thanking everyone that took a minute to show their appreciation for the Lists. Won't you take minute and assure that your name is on the upcoming LOC? Tell others that you appreciate the Lists. Making a Contribution to support the Lists is fast and easy using your Visa, MasterCard, or Paypal account: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, drop a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 I would like to thank everyone that has so generously made a Contribution thus far during this year's List Fund Raiser! Remember that its YOUR support that keeps these Lists running and improving! Don't forget to include a little comment about how the Lists have helped you! Thank you! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 17, 2018
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Reminder
Dear Listers, A quick reminder that November is the annual Matronics List Fund Raiser. The Lists are 100% member supported and all of the operational costs are covered solely through your Contributions during this time of the year. *Your* personal Contribution makes a difference and keeps all of the Matronics Email Lists and Forums completely ad-free. Please make your Contribution today to keep these services up and running for another great year! Use a credit card or your PayPal account here: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, by sending a personal check to: Matronics / Matt Dralle 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 Thank you in advance! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List and Forum Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 19, 2018
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: LOC
Dear Listers, Each year at the end of the List Fund Raiser, I post a message acknowledging everyone that so generously made a Contribution to support the Lists. Its sort of my way of publicly thanking everyone that took a minute to show their appreciation for the Lists. Won't you take a moment and assure that your name is on that List of Contributors (LOC)? As a number of members have pointed out over the years, the List seems at least - if not a whole lot more - valuable as a building/flying/recreating/entertainment tool as your typical magazine subscription! Please take minute and assure that your name is on this year's LOC! Show others that you appreciate the Lists. Making a Contribution to support the Lists is fast and easy using your Credit card or Paypal on the Secure Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or by popping a personal check in the mail to: Matronics Email Lists c/o Matt Dralle 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 I would like to thank everyone that has so generously made a Contribution thus far in this year's List Fund Raiser! Remember that its YOUR support that keeps these Lists going and improving! Don't forget to include a little comment about how the Lists have helped you! Best regards, Matt Dralle Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 21, 2018
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Please Make a Contribution to Support Your Lists...
Dear Listers, Just a reminder that November is the Annual List Fund Raiser. Please make a Contribution today to support the continued operation and upgrade of these great List services!! Pick up a really nice free gift with your qualifying Contribution too! The Contribution Site is fast and easy: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or by dropping a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 Thank you! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 23, 2018
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Just A Few Days Left...
Dear Listers, There are just a few days left for this year's List Fund Raiser. If you've been putting off making a Contribution until the last minute, well, this is it! The last minute, that is... :-) There are some GREAT new gift selections to choose from this year. I personally want at least three of them! There's probably something you can't live without too! And, best of all it supports your Lists! Please remember that there isn't any sort of commercial advertising on the Lists and the *only* means of keeping these Lists running is through your Contributions during this Fund Raiser. Let's make this a "Black Friday" for the Lists! Please make a Contribution today! http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, drop a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 Thank you! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 25, 2018
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Coming Soon - The List of Contributors - Please Make A Contribution
Today! Each year at the end of the List Fund Raiser, I post a message acknowledging everyone that so generously made a Contribution to support the Lists. Its my way of publicly thanking everyone that took a minute to show their appreciation for the Lists. Please take a moment and assure that your name is on that List of Contributors (LOC)! As a number of members have pointed out over the years, the List seems at least as valuable a building / entertainment tool as your typical magazine subscription! Assure that your name is on this year's LOC! Show others that you appreciate the Lists. Making a Contribution to support the Lists is fast and easy using your Credit card or Paypal on the Secure Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or by dropping a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 I would like to thank everyone that has so generously made a Contribution thus far in this year's List Fund Raiser! Remember that its YOUR support that keeps these Lists going and improving! Don't forget to include a little comment about how the Lists have helped you! Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 27, 2018
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: What's My Contribution Used For?
Dear Listers, Some have asked, "What's my Contribution used for?" and that's a good question. Here are just a few examples of what your direct List support enables. It provides for the very expensive, commercial-grade Internet connection used on the List insuring maximum performance and minimal contention when accessing List services. It pays for the regular system hardware and software upgrades enabling the highest performance possible for services such as the Archive Search Engine, List Browser, and Forums. It pays for narly 30 years (yeah, I really said *30* years) worth of online archive data available for instant random search and access. And, it offsets the many hours spent writing, developing, and maintaining the custom applications that power this List Service such as the List Browse, Search Engine, Forums, and Wiki. But most importantly, your List Contribution enables a forum where you and your peers can communicate freely in an environment that is free from moderation, censorship, advertising, commercialism, SPAM, and computer viruses. How many places on the Internet can you make all those statements these days? It is YOUR CONTRIBUTION that directly enables these many aspects of these valuable List services. Please support it today with your List Contribution. Its one of the best investments you can make in your Sport... List Contribution Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or by dropping a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 Thank you for your support! Matt Dralle Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 29, 2018
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Just A Few Days Left...
Dear Listers, There are just a Two days left for this year's List Fund Raiser! If you've been putting off making a Contribution until the last minute, well, this is it! The last minute, that is... :-) There are some GREAT new gift selections to choose from this year. I personally want at least three of them! There's probably something you can't live without too! And, best of all it supports your Lists! Please remember that there isn't any sort of commercial advertising on the Lists and the *only* means of keeping these Lists running is through your Contributions during this Fund Raiser. Let's make this a "Black Friday" for the Lists! Please make a Contribution today! http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, drop a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 Thank you! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 30, 2018
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: [Please Read] - Last Official Day of List Fund Raiser!
Dear Listers, It's November 30th and that always means a couple of things. Its my birthday again - 55! :-) But it also means that it's that last official day of the Matronics Email List Fund Raiser! If you been thinking about picking up one of those really nice incentive gifts now is the time to jump on it!! If you've been meaning to make a Contribution this month but have been putting it off for some reason, NOW is the time! I will be posting the List of Contributors in a few days, so you'll probably want to be known as a person that supported the Lists! I want to thank everyone that has so generously made a Contribution this year in support of our Lists. It is your generosity that keeps this operation running and I don't ever forget it. The List Contribution Web Site is fast and easy. Please support our habit by making your Contribution right now: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, by dropping a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 USA Thank you in advance! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Good Signs: N826DQ
From: "Cejewett" <cejewett(at)gmail.com>
Date: Dec 11, 2018
We have finished our restoration of this plane. Find me on FB or st KFDW if any one is around South Carolina. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=486245#486245 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/7e48770e_f0cf_47ad_93f4_b99284630819_114.jpeg ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Good Signs: N826DQ
From: "Cejewett" <cejewett(at)gmail.com>
Date: Dec 11, 2018
Pic Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=486246#486246 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/924facb9_8e67_4c78_bf63_bba4306cf5bf_640.jpeg ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Good Signs: N826DQ
From: "N456TS" <bottleworksnet(at)gmail.com>
Date: Dec 12, 2018
Looks fantastic! -------- N456TS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=486268#486268 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Dec 19, 2018
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: 2018 List of Contributors
Dear Listers, The 2018 Matronics Email List and Forum Fund Raiser officially ended a couple of weeks ago and it's time that I published this year's List of Contributors. It is the people on this list that directly make these Email Lists and Forums possible! Their generous Contributions keep the servers and Internet connection up and running! You can still show your support this year and pick up a great gift at the same time. The Contribution Web Site is fast, easy, and secure: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or, by dropping a personal check in the mail to: Matt Dralle / Matronics 581 Jeannie Way Livermore CA 94550 And finally, I'm proud to present The 2018 Fund Raiser List of Contributors: http://www.matronics.com/loc Thank you again to everyone that made a Contribution this year!! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List & Forum Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: The Basics of Runescape Kindred Spirits
From: "gaosuo1234" <zfang0898(at)gmail.com>
Date: Jan 18, 2019
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Whoever completes the birthday quests will acquire a distinctive party set and part of the holiday collection. Obviously, to finish this game, you need to go through all Sliske quest collection. 2D features finally have all 3 dimensions. When leveling up, you always ought to pick the bit of loot with the maximum item level. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=487086#487086 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: The Fight Against Maplestory 2 Beta Keys
From: "gaosuo1234" <zfang0898(at)gmail.com>
Date: Jan 18, 2019
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Customization is an important feature, permitting you to modify the visual design of your player and lots of game elements such as items. Berserker Build Guide Runeblade is the latest Maplestory two class. The debuff was renamed to Limp but the result is still the exact same. In the event that you are ready to remain away from the enemy, you will be in a position to utilize Elemental Potency in reverse. The attack speed attribute is extremely high for the Heavy Gunner in the present edition. Celestial Guardian has the capability to point out the essential front-end since it is a single element. In the present edition, it only has this result. Lock On skill popular on Bosses doesn't have a high effect. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=487087#487087 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: 2017 List of Contributors
From: "JacksonaFleming" <georgemcmillan202(at)gmail.com>
Date: Feb 27, 2019
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Date: Mar 26, 2019
From: Hugh MCKAY III <hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Newsletter
Please view the document I uploaded using secure DocuSign App. NEWSLETTER | MARCH 2019 View details DocuSign App: Have all your files within reach from any device. Hugh G. McKay III, P.E. Senior Consultant Worldwide Engineering, Inc. P.O. Box 2189 Denver, NC=C2- 28037 =C2- Phone: 704-661-3271 Fax:=C2-=C2- =C2-=C2- 704-483-8466 Email:=C2- hgmckay@bellsouth.net http://www.wwe geo.com ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: ADS-B
From: "lsvance54" <lsvance(at)comcast.net>
Date: Apr 19, 2019
Now that the Sky Beacon / Tail Beacon is out, has anyone installed one on an Allegro? Im thinking either would require some sort of modification. How about the Garmin GDL-82? -------- Scott N25017 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=488818#488818 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Jerry Goldberg" <jkgcpa(at)ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Re: ADS-B
Date: Apr 19, 2019
I measured for the Sky Beacon & concluded it won't fit. Jerry Goldberg N44456 Covey Trails (X09) -----Original Message----- From: owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-allegro-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of lsvance54 Sent: Friday, April 19, 2019 3:44 PM Subject: Allegro-List: Re: ADS-B Now that the Sky Beacon / Tail Beacon is out, has anyone installed one on an Allegro? Im thinking either would require some sort of modification. How about the Garmin GDL-82? -------- Scott N25017 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=488818#488818 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Hugh McKay <hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Allegro 2000 Door Lock
Date: Jul 12, 2019
I have an Allegro 2000 ELSA (N661WW) that I built from the Czech company Fa ntasy Air kit manufactured in 2005. The kit came with a small round door lo ck for the pilot=99s door. I have since lost the key for the lock. I


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