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July 21, 2004 - March 23, 2005



      
      Hi Scott, I recieved my fuselage last Fri. The appx dimensions were
      5'(H)x4'(W)x8'(L) and weighs about 590lbs. I parked it in my driveway,
      opened it up and stored the contents in my garage. Everything is fairly
      manageable, however ,the cabin top is included and it is awkward. It's appx
      3x4x7 and is the largest piece in the box. I just managed to squeeze it
      through the front door and lean it up against a wall. Vans recommended
      keeping it out of the heat as much as possible. I had some parts and
      hardware missing ( items not on the inventory, but in the plans). I talked
      to vans yesterday and there working on it. For example, right side brakes
      are standard with the 10. I only recieved two rudder pedals and two master
      cyl, yet got other parts for the right side. I'm already into the first few
      pages and have discovered hardware callouts ( special screws) that are in
      the plans but not on the inventory list and I didn't get them. I don't mean
      to sound critical, just a heads up in case you discover the same. For what
      its worth, start slowly on this kit. I was so anxious to get started after a
      few months of waiting that i made a few minor mistakes the first day. The
      worst part is that they were on that precious fuselage spar. the first few
      steps are to modify it!! (yikes). It's not easy to remedy since those spars
      are matched to each other. By the way, you get windows too! Happy building.
      Mark Chamberlain ( Temecula, CA)
      
      
      
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From: "Mark Chamberlain" <10flyer(at)verizon.net>
Subject: Re: Fuselage
Date: Jul 21, 2004
Thanks for the message Randy! I talked to Vans this morning about just ordering some of the flat head screws called out on page 25-4 (fig2) that weren't in my parts or on the inventory list. They were unable to find any even though they are listed on " the LIST ". I found that a little odd. Oh well, did you get those screws in your parts or did they send them at a later time? As far as the plans go, i guess we're supposed to be seasoned builders by now and able to handle the increased complexity. However, i agree that it is more difficult to get any natural flow going while working and reading through these latest plans. Take care, send some pics if you get a chance. Mark ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Randy's Abros mail" <randy(at)abros.com>
Subject: Fuselage
Date: Jul 21, 2004
I received the screws and one other part that was missing (sent me 2 rights an 0 lefts). Other than the bag 1396 missing several small parts which were picked up for me on Monday and the brake/ rudder peddles missing which we noticed last night I am complete as far as I know. Randy,40006 -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Mark Chamberlain Subject: Re: RV10-List: Fuselage Thanks for the message Randy! I talked to Vans this morning about just ordering some of the flat head screws called out on page 25-4 (fig2) that weren't in my parts or on the inventory list. They were unable to find any even though they are listed on " the LIST ". I found that a little odd. Oh well, did you get those screws in your parts or did they send them at a later time? As far as the plans go, i guess we're supposed to be seasoned builders by now and able to handle the increased complexity. However, i agree that it is more difficult to get any natural flow going while working and reading through these latest plans. Take care, send some pics if you get a chance. Mark ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Fuselage
Date: Jul 21, 2004
From: "Scott Schmidt" <sschmidt(at)ussynthetic.com>
Randy, where are you uploading your pictures? Website? Scott Schmidt USSynthetic Product Manager 1260 South 1600 West Orem UT 84058 Phone: 801-235-9001 Fax: 801-235-9141 Cell: 801-319-3094 sschmidt(at)ussynthetic.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Randy's Abros mail Subject: RE: RV10-List: Fuselage I second that Mark. I had the same issue with parts missing as you and have received most of them so far. We had an accident with my Firewall and had to buy a new one. I was 107.00. They told us that a new epoxy lid is 4000.00. Don't break it. I am uploading some photos of my progress on the fuse kit. The plans are 189 pages or so on the fuse kit. In working through them I think that if they had use 250 pages or so there would be less steps combined on each page and the clarity of the tail and wing instructions would come through. I have found the previous plans VERY EASY TO FOLLOW as long as you took your time and understood each step as you went. The fuse plans don't make things as easy. Go very slow! I was tripped up by the direction of the 470 series rivets on the rear spar bars. As it turns out it doesn't make any difference. I am to the point were I can see this fuse taking shape. Randy 40006. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Mark Chamberlain Subject: Re: RV10-List: Fuselage <10flyer(at)verizon.net> Hi Scott, I recieved my fuselage last Fri. The appx dimensions were 5'(H)x4'(W)x8'(L) and weighs about 590lbs. I parked it in my driveway, opened it up and stored the contents in my garage. Everything is fairly manageable, however ,the cabin top is included and it is awkward. It's appx 3x4x7 and is the largest piece in the box. I just managed to squeeze it through the front door and lean it up against a wall. Vans recommended keeping it out of the heat as much as possible. I had some parts and hardware missing ( items not on the inventory, but in the plans). I talked to vans yesterday and there working on it. For example, right side brakes are standard with the 10. I only recieved two rudder pedals and two master cyl, yet got other parts for the right side. I'm already into the first few pages and have discovered hardware callouts ( special screws) that are in the plans but not on the inventory list and I didn't get them. I don't mean to sound critical, just a heads up in case you discover the same. For what its worth, start slowly on this kit. I was so anxious to get started after a few months of waiting that i made a few minor mistakes the first day. The worst part is that they were on that precious fuselage spar. the first few steps are to modify it!! (yikes). It's not easy to remedy since those spars are matched to each other. By the way, you get windows too! Happy building. Mark Chamberlain ( Temecula, CA) == == == == ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Mark Chamberlain" <10flyer(at)verizon.net>
Subject: RV-10 fuselage kit
Date: Jul 23, 2004
For those of you already pounding through the first few sections of the Fuse kit, I stumbled across another small omition in parts today. I was collecting the parts for Sec 26 when i noticed that the seatbelt attach parts ( fwd and aft seats ) on the plans have a joggle in them while the parts i recieved are all flat. I talked to Vans today and they are looking into it and agree that the attach part should be joggled to allow the belt to be sandwhiched between the bracket and the structure. I thought about bending them myself, however they suggested that the bolt hole might not line up with the other bracket. This all but shoots down the first page or two of Sec 26 until you get the right parts. Vans said they would know more on Monday. I guess i'll start the firewall section and come back to this later . Just a heads up!! Mark ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Randy DeBauw" <randy(at)abros.com>
Subject: Re: RV-10 fuselage kit
Date: Jul 26, 2004
Hello Mark and group. We saw the same problem 2 weekends ago. I made the decision to joggle them my self using the plans a to were to make the joggle. When we got done we inserted a 1/4" drill bit into the bolt hole and it fit fine. I told Scott Risen about it last week and he said "we supplied the drawing so you could make the joggle didn't we." Nope. The way I saw it is they are going to send me some new joggled ones or provide the plans for them. Randy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Chamberlain" <10flyer(at)verizon.net> Subject: RV10-List: RV-10 fuselage kit > > For those of you already pounding through the first few sections of the Fuse kit, I stumbled across another small omition in parts today. I was collecting the parts for Sec 26 when i noticed that the seatbelt attach parts ( fwd and aft seats ) on the plans have a joggle in them while the parts i recieved are all flat. I talked to Vans today and they are looking into it and agree that the attach part should be joggled to allow the belt to be sandwhiched between the bracket and the structure. I thought about bending them myself, however they suggested that the bolt hole might not line up with the other bracket. This all but shoots down the first page or two of Sec 26 until you get the right parts. Vans said they would know more on Monday. I guess i'll start the firewall section and come back to this later . Just a heads up!! Mark > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: rsked(at)att.net
Subject: Re: Official Usage Guideline [Please Read] [Monthly Posting]
Date: Aug 03, 2004
Matt, Can you change my E-mail to ricksked(at)earthlink.net. This email is being cancelled for a new ISP. Thanks, Rick Sked ________________________________________________________________________________
From: <morgan(at)heifercreek.com>
Subject: Death of Morgan Hetrick
Date: Aug 03, 2004
Dear RV 10 list members: Morgan Hetrick who was subscribed to this list burned to death subsequent to a crash of a Beech Muscateer on July 14th, 2004. Morgan had over 35,000 hours and held every ground and air instructor's tickets issued by the FAA except balloon instructor. He was president of EAA 1152. I would also appreciate it if someone could unsubscribe him from the list. thank you. Joyce Hetrick ----- Original Message ----- From: <rsked(at)att.net> Subject: Re: RV10-List: Official Usage Guideline [Please Read] [Monthly Posting] > > Matt, > > Can you change my E-mail to ricksked(at)earthlink.net. This email is being cancelled for a new ISP. > > Thanks, > > Rick Sked > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Doug Brinlee" <abfbrinlee(at)att.net>
Subject: rv10 cost to build
Date: Aug 09, 2004
Hey RV-10 builders.... I have run the numbers and with a 235hp engine and basic avionics I am coming up with 65 to 75k to build a 10... Maybe I am dreaming. Any thoughts?? I am getting ready to buy a 7 kit but trying to find a way to swing the 10 kit. Doug ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 09, 2004
From: Ed Godfrey <egodfrey(at)ameritech.net>
Subject: Re: rv10 cost to build
Doug, Would you be able to share yor "numbers". I have been trying to work out the overall cost myself. Ed Doug Brinlee wrote: > >Hey RV-10 builders.... I have run the numbers and with a 235hp engine and basic avionics I am coming up with 65 to 75k to build a 10... Maybe I am dreaming. Any thoughts?? I am getting ready to buy a 7 kit but trying to find a way to swing the 10 kit. >Doug > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Doug Brinlee" <abfbrinlee(at)att.net>
Subject: cost to build numbers
Date: Aug 09, 2004
Ok, Here is what I have.... I took the rv-7 cost estimator and put estimated cost for the 10 and came up with the following: kit total slow build 31,000+ engine 235hp 540 mid time 15,000 + Fix pitch catto prop 2500.00 + firwall forward 4000 + basic avionics and radios 6500.00 + lights 1000 + basic electrical system 1000 + Interior 1000.00 we can do interior ourselves+ tools 2200.00 64,200 + paint 2500.00 to 5000.00 66700 to 69200 total... I have been told that you can set up a 540 as fixed pitch..... but not sure and have someone checking into it. Dont see why the 10 could not fly on a fixed pitch catto prop with 235hp. I could be totally wrong about that... If I find the numbers add up I plan to build a 10. take care, Doug ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 09, 2004
From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com>
Subject: Re: cost to build numbers
Doug, You may well end up with one of the cheapest RV-10's that flies. From what we know know about kit prices, the first 3 kits will run you ~ $3K + 7.25K + 12.1K --- roughly $22,500. The 3rd kit is probably going to be a bit higher than the others...maybe $8000-is? At the show, I asked about FirewallForward and it sounds like that will be in the few thousands also. So, $35,000 is probably more like it. You're one of the first that I've seen mention that they're not going either balls-to-the-wall with the 260Hp, or to a new, but alternative engine (deltahawk, innodyn, or other). Nothing wrong with a used mid-time, but I'm hearing more people talk about new. Haven't heard anyone else really talk about Fixed Pitch props either, and we kind of chuckled after the RV-10 Forum at OSH as to how many VFR only -10's there will be....most people seem to be thinking a real IFR cruiser. Nothing wrong with your plans....it's just that you're seeming to be in a slightly different direction than many others. There's no autopilot, and many other things on your list. My plan is more like: $40k with QB on the fuse only for the airframe. $38K for a new engine with dual lightspeed ignition with extras $10K for a c/s prop $59.5K for a pretty decked out panel Quite a bit different, and even more than I expected originally. I guess I'd say make yourself aware that you may end up 20% or more overbudget by the time you get done, because your opinions may change as time goes on. I see Van's demo -10 as a very basic plane in most respects...not much trim to it at all. Yet even they are pushing toward the $100K mark. I'm guessing that a large percentage of the builders are going into this expecting that they won't get it flying before they've poured in at least $80-90K.... anyone else want to comment on that to verify? Tim Doug Brinlee wrote: > > Ok, Here is what I have.... I took the rv-7 cost estimator and put > estimated cost for the 10 and came up with the following: kit total > slow build 31,000+ engine 235hp 540 mid time 15,000 + Fix pitch > catto prop 2500.00 + firwall forward 4000 + basic avionics and radios > 6500.00 + lights 1000 + basic electrical system 1000 + Interior > 1000.00 we can do interior ourselves+ tools 2200.00 64,200 + paint > 2500.00 to 5000.00 66700 to 69200 total... I have been told that you > can set up a 540 as fixed pitch..... but not sure and have someone > checking into it. Dont see why the 10 could not fly on a fixed pitch > catto prop with 235hp. I could be totally wrong about that... If I > find the numbers add up I plan to build a 10. take care, Doug > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 10, 2004
From: Scott Bilinski <bilinski@kyocera-wireless.com>
Subject: Re: rv10 cost to build
That much can be spent on a 7 easy, with out even trying. How are you calculating the numbers? > >Hey RV-10 builders.... I have run the numbers and with a 235hp engine and >basic avionics I am coming up with 65 to 75k to build a 10... Maybe I am >dreaming. Any thoughts?? I am getting ready to buy a 7 kit but trying to >find a way to swing the 10 kit. >Doug > > Scott Bilinski Eng dept 305 Phone (858) 657-2536 Pager (858) 502-5190 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: rv10 cost to build
Date: Aug 10, 2004
From: "Condrey, Bob (US SSA)" <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com>
Doug, There are certainly tales of folks building 2 place RVs for $30K but it must require tremendous discipline and luck to do it. I think that the middle range for 2 place RVs is close to the range that you're thinking and the kits cost almost $20K less. It might be helpful to know what price tag you're associating with the various components for a potential reality check. My own preliminary planning numbers said that I'd be around $110K with a basic but solid IFR panel. Since Van's doesn't have an estimator for an RV-10, here was my original budget allocation before I started the project: Kit: $35K Engine: $30K (Aerosport IO-540-D4A5) Prop: $4.5K (CS) Misc FW fwd: $5.5K (includes governor, hoses, fuel pump, baffling, hardware, etc) Eng Instruments: $3.7K (ACS 2002 or equiv) Avionics/gyros: $22K (electric gyros, nav/com, gps/com, TruTrak 2 axis AP, etc) Misc Airframe: $2K (lighting, heated pitot, antennae, wire, misc hardware) Other Misc: $7K (interior finish, paint, hardware options, misc electric, misc supplies) ------------------------------------- Total $109.7K I would guess that with some work you could find a mid-time engine/prop and accessories for half of what I budgeted. You could also go with all steam gauges and a minimal day only VFR bird and reduce those costs. Based on my track record so far (fuselage kit on its way) I can also say that at every step of the way it's easy to spend money on "stuff" that was unplanned. I've since refined my wish list (and original budget) and will exceed the above easily. It's best to go into this with your eyes wide open. Stretching out time for purchase of components is probably more realistic than assuming REALLY bare bones when trying to fit it into your budget. Bob #40105 > >Hey RV-10 builders.... I have run the numbers and with a 235hp engine >and >basic avionics I am coming up with 65 to 75k to build a 10... Maybe I am >dreaming. Any thoughts?? I am getting ready to buy a 7 kit but trying to >find a way to swing the 10 kit. >Doug > > Scott Bilinski Eng dept 305 Phone (858) 657-2536 Pager (858) 502-5190 == direct advertising on the Matronics Forums. == == == ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Doug Brinlee" <abfbrinlee(at)att.net>
Subject: rv-10 cost to build
Date: Aug 10, 2004
Bob, Thanks for your cost estimate..sounds more realistic.. I think I should build what I would enjoy most when complete. Even if it takes 6 to 7 years... That is the burning question.. I could do a 7 and be flying basic VFR in 4 years. Thing is, the kids will be gone and done with college in 5 years. I could build the 10 and take my time,,, do a really nice job, have the airframe paid for in 4 years then go nuts on the engine and instruments over the next 3 years...or so... Just have to decide which plane is best fit... Wife likes the 10 and says she would help me build that one. I like the 7 for aerobatics and sporty look. I will be 50 or so when I get either in the air... The 10 looks like it would be the best vacation plane..for long trips... I also have a buddy building a 10 and he is on the 7 year plan.. Got long winded here... take care and thanks for the advise.. Looks like I am leaning toward the 10 Doug ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: rv-10 cost to build
Date: Aug 10, 2004
From: "Condrey, Bob (US SSA)" <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com>
Doug, No problem. You might also join the RV-10 Yahoo group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RV10/ - that's where most of the -10 builders seem to be. I went through similar reasoning to yours. Kids will be out of the house by the time I'm in the air but went for the -10 because I wanted the extra room and reserve payload capacity. Bob #40105 -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Doug Brinlee Subject: RV10-List: rv-10 cost to build Bob, Thanks for your cost estimate..sounds more realistic.. I think I should build what I would enjoy most when complete. Even if it takes 6 to 7 years... That is the burning question.. I could do a 7 and be flying basic VFR in 4 years. Thing is, the kids will be gone and done with college in 5 years. I could build the 10 and take my time,,, do a really nice job, have the airframe paid for in 4 years then go nuts on the engine and instruments over the next 3 years...or so... Just have to decide which plane is best fit... Wife likes the 10 and says she would help me build that one. I like the 7 for aerobatics and sporty look. I will be 50 or so when I get either in the air... The 10 looks like it would be the best vacation plane..for long trips... I also have a buddy building a 10 and he is on the 7 year plan.. Got long winded here... take care and thanks for the advise.. Looks like I am leaning toward the 10 Doug == direct advertising on the Matronics Forums. == == == ________________________________________________________________________________
From: PhilWhite9(at)aol.com
Date: Aug 10, 2004
Subject: Re: RV10-cost to build numbers
Doug, Ed, Tim: My Excel list totals: $59,050 for 1. Kit: $3,000 Emp; $7,400 wing + $4,000 QB; $12,100 Fuse; $12,400 est for finish kit = $38,750 to Van's. 2. Mazda 20B wankel rotary engine $3,000; Tracy Crook's gearbox + electronics for engine $6,600; Catto prop I guessed at $1,200 (but I presume your 2,400 is more accurate) = $10,800 for a 270-300 hp engine. 3. Panel w/TruTrak autopilot, 3 steam guages, AV/MAP GPS, Reserve Lift Indicator, ELT, Xpdr, Comm, etc. Not able to fly IFR, but allowing room to add later = $9,500 I noticed I haven't included $ for alternator(s) and several other misc items, so it will exceed $60K for sure. I'll paint the fiberglass parts myself, and polish the aluminum. May be the cheapest -10 yet? Phil White, Willowbrook, IL 630/325-4680 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 10, 2004
From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com>
Subject: Re: rv-10 cost to build
Not to steer anyone away from a -10, but, it sounds like if you're really going to take your time and not be done until your kids are out of college, you may not need a -10 for your vacations. I think you could do a trip in a -7 and have a blast. I'm building a -10 because I like to fill my seats, and I have a 3 and 5 year old. If I had kids that wouldn't be traveling with me, I'd probably be building a -7 for the aerobatics and cost. I guess I'd say you should really focus on the type of flying you really think you'll do, and who will you be taking. I'm building a station wagon. If you were driving 1200 miles by car, what would you be driving, and who would you be taking in 5 years? Tim Doug Brinlee wrote: > > Bob, > Thanks for your cost estimate..sounds more realistic.. > I think I should build what I would enjoy most when complete. Even if it takes 6 to 7 years... That is the burning question.. I could do a 7 and be flying basic VFR in 4 years. Thing is, the kids will be gone and done with college in 5 years. I could build the 10 and take my time,,, do a really nice job, have the airframe paid for in 4 years then go nuts on the engine and instruments over the next 3 years...or so... > Just have to decide which plane is best fit... > Wife likes the 10 and says she would help me build that one. I like the 7 for aerobatics and sporty look. > I will be 50 or so when I get either in the air... The 10 looks like it would be the best vacation plane..for long trips... > I also have a buddy building a 10 and he is on the 7 year plan.. > Got long winded here... take care and thanks for the advise.. > Looks like I am leaning toward the 10 > Doug > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: rv-10 cost to build
Date: Aug 10, 2004
From: "Scott Schmidt" <sschmidt(at)ussynthetic.com>
Here is an estimate I did a few months ago. I think the median for an RV-10 will be around $100,000. It will be very difficult to build it much under $75,000 in my opinion. Planes are like buying a boat or building a house. You always end up spending 25 - 30% more than you expected. Scott Schmidt USSynthetic Product Manager 1260 South 1600 West Orem UT 84058 Phone: 801-235-9001 Fax: 801-235-9141 Cell: 801-319-3094 sschmidt(at)ussynthetic.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Condrey, Bob (US SSA) Subject: RE: RV10-List: rv-10 cost to build Doug, No problem. You might also join the RV-10 Yahoo group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RV10/ - that's where most of the -10 builders seem to be. I went through similar reasoning to yours. Kids will be out of the house by the time I'm in the air but went for the -10 because I wanted the extra room and reserve payload capacity. Bob #40105 -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Doug Brinlee Subject: RV10-List: rv-10 cost to build Bob, Thanks for your cost estimate..sounds more realistic.. I think I should build what I would enjoy most when complete. Even if it takes 6 to 7 years... That is the burning question.. I could do a 7 and be flying basic VFR in 4 years. Thing is, the kids will be gone and done with college in 5 years. I could build the 10 and take my time,,, do a really nice job, have the airframe paid for in 4 years then go nuts on the engine and instruments over the next 3 years...or so... Just have to decide which plane is best fit... Wife likes the 10 and says she would help me build that one. I like the 7 for aerobatics and sporty look. I will be 50 or so when I get either in the air... The 10 looks like it would be the best vacation plane..for long trips... I also have a buddy building a 10 and he is on the 7 year plan.. Got long winded here... take care and thanks for the advise.. Looks like I am leaning toward the 10 Doug direct advertising on the Matronics Forums. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: rv-10 cost to build
Date: Aug 10, 2004
From: "Scott Schmidt" <sschmidt(at)ussynthetic.com>
My spreadsheet did not attach. Sorry. Scott Schmidt USSynthetic Product Manager 1260 South 1600 West Orem UT 84058 Phone: 801-235-9001 Fax: 801-235-9141 Cell: 801-319-3094 sschmidt(at)ussynthetic.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Scott Schmidt Subject: RE: RV10-List: rv-10 cost to build Here is an estimate I did a few months ago. I think the median for an RV-10 will be around $100,000. It will be very difficult to build it much under $75,000 in my opinion. Planes are like buying a boat or building a house. You always end up spending 25 - 30% more than you expected. Scott Schmidt USSynthetic Product Manager 1260 South 1600 West Orem UT 84058 Phone: 801-235-9001 Fax: 801-235-9141 Cell: 801-319-3094 sschmidt(at)ussynthetic.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Condrey, Bob (US SSA) Subject: RE: RV10-List: rv-10 cost to build Doug, No problem. You might also join the RV-10 Yahoo group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RV10/ - that's where most of the -10 builders seem to be. I went through similar reasoning to yours. Kids will be out of the house by the time I'm in the air but went for the -10 because I wanted the extra room and reserve payload capacity. Bob #40105 -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Doug Brinlee Subject: RV10-List: rv-10 cost to build Bob, Thanks for your cost estimate..sounds more realistic.. I think I should build what I would enjoy most when complete. Even if it takes 6 to 7 years... That is the burning question.. I could do a 7 and be flying basic VFR in 4 years. Thing is, the kids will be gone and done with college in 5 years. I could build the 10 and take my time,,, do a really nice job, have the airframe paid for in 4 years then go nuts on the engine and instruments over the next 3 years...or so... Just have to decide which plane is best fit... Wife likes the 10 and says she would help me build that one. I like the 7 for aerobatics and sporty look. I will be 50 or so when I get either in the air... The 10 looks like it would be the best vacation plane..for long trips... I also have a buddy building a 10 and he is on the 7 year plan.. Got long winded here... take care and thanks for the advise.. Looks like I am leaning toward the 10 Doug direct advertising on the Matronics Forums. == == == == ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Jason Rader" <jasonrader(at)hotmail.com>
Subject: rv-10 cost to build
Date: Aug 11, 2004
I'm pretty much in your boat Doug. I'm hoping to come in at ~70 if I build it myself. If I go in with somebody though, I told my wife don't expect much of a reduction. I also have plenty of time but will definitely need four seats. My aughter is only two and we're hoping to have another on the way in a couple months. Of course, it doesn't help when your wife talks you into buying a boat, even if it is only 10k ;). But she insisted that she have something to do on the weekends that I'm building. Hard to argue with that. Jason >From: "Doug Brinlee" <abfbrinlee(at)att.net> >Reply-To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com >To: >Subject: RV10-List: rv-10 cost to build >Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 10:35:03 -0500 > > >Bob, >Thanks for your cost estimate..sounds more realistic.. >I think I should build what I would enjoy most when complete. Even if it >takes 6 to 7 years... That is the burning question.. I could do a 7 and be >flying basic VFR in 4 years. Thing is, the kids will be gone and done with >college in 5 years. I could build the 10 and take my time,,, do a really >nice job, have the airframe paid for in 4 years then go nuts on the engine >and instruments over the next 3 years...or so... >Just have to decide which plane is best fit... >Wife likes the 10 and says she would help me build that one. I like the 7 >for aerobatics and sporty look. >I will be 50 or so when I get either in the air... The 10 looks like it >would be the best vacation plane..for long trips... >I also have a buddy building a 10 and he is on the 7 year plan.. >Got long winded here... take care and thanks for the advise.. >Looks like I am leaning toward the 10 >Doug > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Mark Chamberlain" <10flyer(at)verizon.net>
Subject: Firewall Sec. 27
Date: Aug 16, 2004
For those of you not there yet, I have a heads up note to mention about the firewall section. On page 27-4 step 6 it mentions countersinking the 4 nutplate attach holes in the 1048 L/R ribs. Looking at the drawing, I assumed they meant the same side that all the other dimples were facing. After doing this, I got to Sec 28 pg 28-2 step 2 and it again talked about countersinking these holes but on the inside of the ribs. I believe these nut plates will eventually secure the fuel lines on the inside of the ribs. Maybe i misread something along the way, I have started and stopped this section several times due to lack of parts. Read it carefully and interpret it yourselves. Mark. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: LessDragProd(at)aol.com
Date: Aug 21, 2004
Subject: MT Propeller for RV-10
Hi All, MT Propeller has designed a 3 blade propeller specifically designed for the RV-10 with a Lycoming 540 engine. I am offering this propeller and spinner for $7,100 plus shipping and, if applicable, sales tax. This price is available for a short time only. 100% payment required to place order. An accepted order locks in the price. Price subject to change without notice. Standard propeller and spinner colors are: White, Red, Gray, Black and Yellow. Common blade colors are: White blades with Red tips. Gray blades with White tips. (Preferred for IFR aircraft.) Black blades with Yellow tips. Jim Ayers Less Drag Products, Inc. Harmon Rocket 2 OEM distributor for MT Propeller _www.lessdrag.com_ (http://www.lessdrag.com) ________________________________________________________________________________
From: LessDragProd(at)aol.com
Date: Aug 22, 2004
Subject: MT Propeller for the RV-10
Hi All, I forgot to mention that the MTV-12-B propeller with spinner for the RV-10 and Lycoming 540 engine weighs about 45 pounds. I believe the Hartzell 2 blade propeller with spinner weighs around 66 pounds. Roughly 20 pounds lighter. MT Propeller also has about the smallest and lightest governor available. I would offer the MT Governor for $1,000. When ordered with a propeller, it would be shipped with the propeller with no additional shipping charge. Jim Ayers _jim(at)lessdrag.com_ (mailto:jim(at)lessdrag.com) Less Drag Products, Inc. _www.lessdrag.com_ (http://www.lessdrag.com) ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: MT Propeller for RV-10
Date: Aug 22, 2004
From: "Scott Schmidt" <sschmidt(at)ussynthetic.com>
What are the expected advantages of the 3 blade MT vs. the 2 blade Hartzell other than weight? What are the differences in climb? cruise? maintance? durability? Thanks. ________________________________ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com on behalf of LessDragProd(at)aol.com Subject: RV10-List: MT Propeller for RV-10 Hi All, MT Propeller has designed a 3 blade propeller specifically designed for the RV-10 with a Lycoming 540 engine. I am offering this propeller and spinner for $7,100 plus shipping and, if applicable, sales tax. This price is available for a short time only. 100% payment required to place order. An accepted order locks in the price. Price subject to change without notice. Standard propeller and spinner colors are: White, Red, Gray, Black and Yellow. Common blade colors are: White blades with Red tips. Gray blades with White tips. (Preferred for IFR aircraft.) Black blades with Yellow tips. Jim Ayers Less Drag Products, Inc. Harmon Rocket 2 OEM distributor for MT Propeller _www.lessdrag.com_ (http://www.lessdrag.com) ________________________________________________________________________________
From: LessDragProd(at)aol.com
Date: Aug 23, 2004
Subject: Re: RV10-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 08/22/04
Hi Scott, Since Van has the only RV-10 flying, and hasn't had time (or whatever) to do any performance comparisons, I don't have an empirical data answer. Assuming the MT and brand H propeller are designed for the performance conditions, they should performance about the same. The assumption here is that brand H was designed to the Lycoming 540 engine on a RV-10. In general, the 2 blade propeller cruising at high RPM at, or below, 3,000' MSL should have the cruise performance advantage. At about 7,000' MSL and above, the 3 blade propeller should have the cruise performance advantage. The MT propeller requires the normal leading edge inspection during the walk around. There is no required maintenance at the 12 month condition inspection. Both the MT and brand H propellers have passed the same testing requirements for certification. They are equally good in rain and ice impact. (I sure hope I never have an opportunity to check out ice impact in actual flight. The leading edge on the RV's probably won't pass that test.) If you plan to fly your RV-10 IFR, Gray colored blades are the preferred color. On brand H, as the paint at the very leading edge of the blade is removed by the rain, it exposed the aluminum which is the same color. On the MT propeller blades painted Gray, as the rain causes the same thing to happen, it exposes the Gray primer which is the same color. One of the items you didn't ask about was cockpit comfort. The 3 blade propeller removes a 2nd order harmonic that is present with a 2 blade propeller. This I have experienced myself in a Harmon Rocket 2. The 3 blade propeller was significantly smoother than the 2 blade propellers. (The performance testing involved a 3 blade propeller and two different 2 blade propellers.) I hope this helps. Regards, Jim Ayers Less Drag Products, Inc. In a message dated 08/22/2004 11:58:45 PM Pacific Daylight Time, rv10-list-digest(at)matronics.com writes: --> RV10-List message posted by: "Scott Schmidt" What are the expected advantages of the 3 blade MT vs. the 2 blade Hartzell other than weight? What are the differences in climb? cruise? maintance? durability? Thanks. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Freedom Flyers Website
Date: Aug 25, 2004
From: "Scott Schmidt" <sschmidt(at)ussynthetic.com>
Hello, I want to announce a new website that I feel will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our communication. I have called the site Freedom Flyers. www.freedomflyers.com <http://www.freedomflyers.com/> Freedom Flyers is an aviation forum with a specific section for homebuilders. As an RV-10 builder myself I wanted a system that is better than the standard e-mail groups. Freedom Flyers makes it very easy to post threads, answer threads, post pictures, links, and search the site for information. The site is free and there are no pop-up ads. In the next couple of days I will be adding some more instructions under the section, "How did you do that?" I am just informing the RV-10 builders right now in hopes of receiving some feedback. I hope you all register and try it out. I will guarantee that once you use it, post some pictures, and more people become users it will be a great help to you in your building process. - Scott Schmidt ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 27, 2004
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From: Richard Scott <rscott(at)cascadeaccess.com>
Subject: Van's Homecoming-- Where to eat
1.70 SUSPICIOUS_RECIPS Similar addresses in recipient list Scrumptous breakfast both Saturday & Sunday will be served right at Van's--pancakes, eggs, ham, sausage, bacon, coffee & orange juice. And lunch on Saturday, burgers, corn on the cob. Served by EAA Chapter 902. Don't miss out! ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Sep 05, 2004
From: Land Shorter <landshorter2(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: New product announcement: affordable VG's
rvcanada-list(at)matronics.com, rveurope-list(at)matronics.com, rvsoutheast-list(at)matronics.com, sailplane-list(at)matronics.com, seaplane-list(at)matronics.com, skymaster-list(at)matronics.com, smithmini-list(at)matronics.com Hey folks, I double checked and Matt Dralle's earlier post says it's OK to post about new aviation products as long as the message doesn't come off as having a "flavor" of "traditional spam". Don't worry I'm not going to try to sell you anything that supposedly makes any of your body parts larger (or smaller) and this product is directly aviation related :) I'm just an airplane builder, owner, pilot, and aviation nut who wants to tell you where you can find more information about a great new product. I've been selling kits of vortex generators (VG's) for only $95 and my customers are telling me they really like the performance gains they're seeing. VG's are great for reducing stall speeds and allow you to land slower, shorter, and safer. I invite you to check out my site at www.landshorter.com and see what you think. My VG's can be quickly installed for testing using removable double-stick tape and come with a 100% money-back guarantee so why not try them out on your plane? You'll be really glad you did :) Thanks and let's keep 'em flying! Joa Harrison The VG Guy www.landshorter.com 1-877-272-1414 (toll free) ________________________________________________________________________________
From: LessDragProd(at)aol.com
Date: Sep 09, 2004
Subject: MT Propeller for RV-10 - group buy offer
Hi All, MT Propeller has a 76" diameter 3 blade constant speed propeller available that is specifically designed for the RV-10 with the Lycoming 540 engine. This MT Propeller has a list price of $9,380. Van's Aircraft offers a similar MT propeller designed for the Lycoming 360 for $8,060. I am offering this propeller as a group buy for $7,100 plus shipping and any applicable sales tax. If you order an MT hydraulic governor at the same time, I am offering the governor for $1,000 plus any applicable sales tax. The governor would be shipped with the propeller with no additional shipping charge. The MT Propeller includes a factory installed 13" diameter spinner set for a cowl spacing of 1.5". (Cowl spacing is the distance from the front of the cowl to the propeller hub mounting surface on the face of the ring gear.) The MT Propeller and spinner are available in five (5) standard colors: White, Red, Black, Yellow and Gray. The spinner can be delivered in primer only. I already have the first name of the 16 required for this group buy. If you have any questions, please feel free to Email me, or call (805) 795-5377. Jim Ayers Less Drag Products, Inc. - Harmon Rocket 2 OEM distributor for MT Propeller 1921 Dorrit Street Newbury Park, Ca. 91320-3408 (805) 795-5377 RV-3 sn50 N47RV Maroon Marauder LOM engine MT 3 blade electric CS propeller HR2 sn 269 in work Lycoming IO-540 engine MT 3 blade hydraulic CS propeller ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Mark Ritter" <mritter509(at)msn.com>
Subject: MT Propeller for RV-10 - group buy offer
Date: Sep 10, 2004
Jim, Is the prop and governor shipping now? If so,would you accept a depositto hold this price until say February 2005? I'm waiting on QB fuse now which should be here in October. Have ordered Aero Sport IO 540 for delivery early next year. Mark From: LessDragProd(at)aol.com Subject: RV10-List: MT Propeller for RV-10 - group buy offer Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2004 21:00:59 EDT -- RV10-List message posted by: LessDragProd(at)aol.com Hi All, MT Propeller has a 76" diameter 3 blade constant speed propelleravailable that is specifically designed for the RV-10 with the Lycoming 540engine. This MT Propeller has a list price of $9,380. Van's Aircraft offers a similar MT propeller designed for the Lycoming360 for $8,060. I am offering this propeller as a group buy for $7,100 plus shipping andany applicable sales tax. If you order an MT hydraulic governor at the same time, I am offering the governor for $1,000 plus any applicable sales tax.The governor would be shipped with the propeller with no additional shipping charge. The MT Propeller includes a factory installed 13" diameter spinner set fora cowl spacing of 1.5".(Cowl spacing is the distance from the front ofthe cowl to the propeller hub mounting surface on the face of the ringgear.) The MT Propeller and spinner are available in five (5) standardcolors: White, Red, Black, Yellow and Gray. The spinner can be delivered in primer only. I already have the first name of the 16 required for this group buy. If you have any questions, please feel free to Email me, or call (805) 795-5377. Jim Ayers Less Drag Products, Inc. - Harmon Rocket 2 OEM distributor for MTPropeller 1921 Dorrit Street Newbury Park, Ca. 91320-3408 (805) 795-5377 RV-3 sn50 N47RV Maroon Marauder LOM engine MT 3 blade electric CSpropeller HR2 sn 269 in work Lycoming IO-540 engine MT 3 blade hydraulic CSpropeller ________________________________________________________________________________
From: LessDragProd(at)aol.com
Date: Sep 11, 2004
Subject: Re: RV10-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 09/10/04
Hi Mark, I don't expect to be able to place the group buy order until sometime between November and January. I will not be collecting any money until it's time to order the propellers. Normal delivery is 8 to 12 weeks after receipt of order. I am just collecting the names of people who are interested. I would be happy to put your name on the RV-10 group buy list. Please include your RV-10 builder number. When I have more than 16 names on the list, I'll contact all of those people at that time. Regards, Jim Ayers Less Drag Products, Inc. - An MT Propeller distributor In a message dated 09/10/2004 11:58:54 PM Pacific Daylight Time, rv10-list-digest(at)matronics.com writes: --> RV10-List message posted by: "Mark Ritter" Jim, Is the prop and governor shipping now? If so,would you accept a depositto hold this price until say February 2005? I'm waiting on QB fuse now which should be here in October. Have ordered Aero Sport IO 540 for delivery early next year. Mark ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Mark Ritter" <mritter509(at)msn.com>
Subject: Re: RV10-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 09/10/04
Date: Sep 11, 2004
Jim, I'm interested in the MT prop so pleaseadd my name to the list. My builder number is 40043. Mark From: LessDragProd(at)aol.com Subject: RV10-List: Re: RV10-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 09/10/04 Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2004 10:29:50 EDT -- RV10-List message posted by: LessDragProd(at)aol.com Hi Mark, I don't expect to be able to place the group buy order until sometime between November and January. I will not be collecting any money until it's time to order thepropellers. Normal delivery is 8 to 12 weeks after receipt of order. I am just collecting the names of people who are interested.I wouldbe happy to put your name on the RV-10 group buy list.Please includeyour RV-10 builder number. When I have more than 16 names on the list, I'll contact all of thosepeople at that time. Regards, Jim Ayers Less Drag Products, Inc. - An MT Propeller distributor In a message dated 09/10/2004 11:58:54 PM Pacific Daylight Time, rv10-list-digest(at)matronics.com writes: --RV10-List message posted by: "Mark Ritter"mritter509(at)msn.com Jim, Is the prop and governorshipping now? If so,would you accept a depositto hold this price until sayFebruary 2005? I'm waiting on QB fuse now which should be here inOctober. Have ordered Aero Sport IO 540 for delivery early nextyear. Mark ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Sep 11, 2004
Subject: [ Bob Olds ] : New Email List Photo Share Available!
From: Email List Photo Shares <pictures(at)matronics.com>
A new Email List Photo Share is available: Poster: Bob Olds Subject: Vortex generators on RV-4 http://www.matronics.com/photoshare/Oldsfolks@aol.com.09.11.2004/index.html o Main Photo Share Index http://www.matronics.com/photoshare o Submitting a Photo Share If you wish to submit a Photo Share of your own, please include the following information along with your email message and files: 1) Email List or Lists that they are related to: 2) Your Full Name: 3) Your Email Address: 4) One line Subject description: 5) Multi-line, multi-paragraph description of topic: 6) One-line Description of each photo or file: Email the information above and your files and photos to: pictures(at)matronics.com ________________________________________________________________________________
From: LessDragProd(at)aol.com
Date: Sep 12, 2004
Subject: RV-10 MT Propeller data
Hi All, MT Propeller is a certified propeller manufacturer. MT Propeller is unique as a constant speed propeller manufacturer, since they custom design the propeller blade for the engine, airframe and expected performance requirements. And this custom designed blade analysis is backed by flight vibration analysis and performance flight testing. RV-10 MT Propeller designation - MTV-12-B/193-53 The RV-10 MTV-12 propeller is a 76" diameter 3 blade propeller. The blades have the symitar shape typical of the MT Propeller -5x series propellers. (The -5x number is the last digits in the MT Propeller designation.) The normal blade design uses five airfoils from root to tip of the blade. A CNC program is used to manufacture the blades. The computer programmed blade shape allows a smooth transition through all five airfoils from the blade root to the tip. (Did anyone hear about a NEW "blended airfoil" blade design technology?) The MTV-12 hub has recently completed testing to a 300 horsepower level, from a 260 horsepower level, on reciprocating engines. The propeller assembly includes the 13" diameter spinner installed at the factory. The spinner is made of Kevlar with an Epoxy resin. Although the spinner dome is very light, the front and rear spinner bulkheads are very stout aluminum bulkheads. By mounting the front of the engine cowl 1.5" in front of the propeller hub mounting surface on the ring gear, the MT Propeller is a bolt on installation to your RV-10. The propeller assembly is available in five (5) basic colors: White, Red, Black, Yellow and Gray. Common combinations are: White blades with Red tips and a White spinner. (Typical MT colors) Black blades with Yellow tips and a Primer only spinner. (Old CAA required propeller color with the spinner left to be painted to match the airframe later.) Gray blades with White tips with a White primer. (Gray blade with White tip for aircraft that normally includes IFR flight.) I have heard that the only flying Lycoming 540 RV-10 is to busy flying to try different propellers. The first MT Propeller delivery to a RV-10 customer is planned for mid October. Jim Ayers Less Drag Products, Inc. - An MT Propeller distributor RV-3 sn 50 N47RV LOM engine MTV-7-C/l175-112 propeller (The -112 blade has a full airfoil from the blade root tapering to the tip.) HR2 sn 269 Lycoming IO-540 engine MTV-9-B-C/C190-50a propeller (The -50a blade is the more typical symitar shaped blade. The extra "C's" indicate counterweighted blades for an aerobatic or racing application, and requires a different configured hydraulic governor. 190 cm (75") diameter.) The standard HR2 propeller from MT Propeller is a MTV-9-B/198-52. non-counterweighted blades. -52 blade design. 198 cm (78" dia.) diameter ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "James Stribling" <strib(at)insightbb.com>
Subject: RE: RV10-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 09/11/04
Date: Sep 14, 2004
Dear Mr. Ayers, Please add my name to your list. My RV -10 builders number is 40140 Thanks for doing all of us a needed service. James L. Stribling jlstrib(at)comcast.net -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of RV10-List Digest Server Subject: RV10-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 09/11/04 * ================================================== Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive ================================================== Today's complete RV10-List Digest can be 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 RV10-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/rv10-list/Digest.RV10-List.2004-09-11.html Text Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv10-list/Digest.RV10-List.2004-09-11.txt ================================================ EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive ================================================ RV10-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 09/11/04: 3 Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:30 AM - Re: RV10-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 09/10/04 (LessDragProd(at)aol.com) 2. 04:50 PM - Re: Re: RV10-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 09/10/04 (Mark Ritter) 3. 05:34 PM - [ Bob Olds ] : New Email List Photo Share Available! (Email List Photo Shares) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ From: LessDragProd(at)aol.com Subject: RV10-List: Re: RV10-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 09/10/04 Hi Mark, I don't expect to be able to place the group buy order until sometime between November and January. I will not be collecting any money until it's time to order the propellers. Normal delivery is 8 to 12 weeks after receipt of order. I am just collecting the names of people who are interested. I would be happy to put your name on the RV-10 group buy list. Please include your RV-10 builder number. When I have more than 16 names on the list, I'll contact all of those people at that time. Regards, Jim Ayers Less Drag Products, Inc. - An MT Propeller distributor In a message dated 09/10/2004 11:58:54 PM Pacific Daylight Time, rv10-list-digest(at)matronics.com writes: --> RV10-List message posted by: "Mark Ritter" Jim, Is the prop and governor shipping now? If so,would you accept a depositto hold this price until say February 2005? I'm waiting on QB fuse now which should be here in October. Have ordered Aero Sport IO 540 for delivery early next year. Mark ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ From: "Mark Ritter" <mritter509(at)msn.com> Subject: RE: RV10-List: Re: RV10-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 09/10/04 Jim, I'm interested in the MT prop so pleaseadd my name to the list. My builder number is 40043. Mark From: LessDragProd(at)aol.com Subject: RV10-List: Re: RV10-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 09/10/04 -- RV10-List message posted by: LessDragProd(at)aol.com Hi Mark, I don't expect to be able to place the group buy order until sometime between November and January. I will not be collecting any money until it's time to order thepropellers. Normal delivery is 8 to 12 weeks after receipt of order. I am just collecting the names of people who are interested.I wouldbe happy to put your name on the RV-10 group buy list.Please includeyour RV-10 builder number. When I have more than 16 names on the list, I'll contact all of thosepeople at that time. Regards, Jim Ayers Less Drag Products, Inc. - An MT Propeller distributor In a message dated 09/10/2004 11:58:54 PM Pacific Daylight Time, rv10-list-digest(at)matronics.com writes: --RV10-List message posted by: "Mark Ritter"mritter509(at)msn.com Jim, Is the prop and governorshipping now? If so,would you accept a depositto hold this price until sayFebruary 2005? I'm waiting on QB fuse now which should be here inOctober. Have ordered Aero Sport IO 540 for delivery early nextyear. Mark ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Subject: RV10-List: [ Bob Olds ] : New Email List Photo Share Available! From: Email List Photo Shares <pictures(at)matronics.com> A new Email List Photo Share is available: Poster: Bob Olds Subject: Vortex generators on RV-4 http://www.matronics.com/photoshare/Oldsfolks@aol.com.09.11.2004/index.html o Main Photo Share Index http://www.matronics.com/photoshare o Submitting a Photo Share If you wish to submit a Photo Share of your own, please include the following information along with your email message and files: 1) Email List or Lists that they are related to: 2) Your Full Name: 3) Your Email Address: 4) One line Subject description: 5) Multi-line, multi-paragraph description of topic: 6) One-line Description of each photo or file: Email the information above and your files and photos to: pictures(at)matronics.com ________________________________________________________________________________
From: LessDragProd(at)aol.com
Date: Sep 15, 2004
Subject: Re: RV10-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 09/14/04
Hello James, I have added your name to the RV-10 MT Propeller group buy list. Regards, Jim Ayers In a message dated 09/14/2004 11:58:39 PM Pacific Daylight Time, rv10-list-digest(at)matronics.com writes: --> RV10-List message posted by: "James Stribling" Dear Mr. Ayers, Please add my name to your list. My RV -10 builders number is 40140 Thanks for doing all of us a needed service. James L. Stribling jlstrib(at)comcast.net ________________________________________________________________________________
From: PhilWhite9(at)aol.com
Date: Oct 03, 2004
Subject: Need wing cradle dimensions
Haven't received wings yet, QB due late Oct. Have time to build a wing cradle, and have one designed after looking at pictures of several members' cradles. Need dimensions of the cutouts to clear the wing leading edge. Don't have a wing to measure or plans to refer to yet. I plan to make a simple rectangular cut, then hang a fabric sling in the cutout, as I've seen in someone's design. What width and depth is needed? Phil White #40220 Emp finished, starting to polish skins, overhauling Mazda 20B engine. Willowbrook, IL ________________________________________________________________________________
From: LessDragProd(at)aol.com
Date: Oct 05, 2004
Subject: New page on www.LessDrag.com
rv10-list(at)matronics.com, RV10(at)yahoogroups.com Hi All, I've added a new page on my website for new and used propellers being offered for sale. If you have a propeller you would like to sell; just send me an Email of what you want listed. If you are looking for a propeller, you can check the propeller page just after antenna's under Products. There is already a Hartzell CS propeller for a Lycoming 320 and a Lycoming 360 listed. _www.lessdrag.com_ (http://www.lessdrag.com) Regards, Jim Ayers Less Drag products, Inc. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Oct 11, 2004
From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com>
Subject: Alodine Sources
Having searched far and wide for alodine in powder form, I have now found 2 sources from other RV-10 builders, so here is a post with info just for future reference: ---------------- Crest Industrial Chemicals, Inc Crest 713 780-1828 or 800-833-8517 texas, 800-622-9006 US 10 lb container of powder (PCC-6) $20/lb 5 gallon container of concentrated liquid acid (Crest Acid Cleaner #12) Price Unknown The powder is mixed 1.2 to 2.5 ounces per gallon water and the acid is normally mixed 6 parts water to 1 acid. You can reach Crest directly at (405) 232-6577 and ask for Doug Bennett. He is their engineering expert. ---------------- Eldorado Chemical http://www.eldoradochem.com/ contact: Travis Morgan Look under conversion coatings Dorado Kote 1 (DK-1) 5lb pail = $87.52 10lb pail = $149.08 50 lb pail = $677.68 fax a purchase order to 210-653-0825 They do accept Visa, MC, and AMEX Also available are corrosion removers, and aluminum brightners. ----------------- Hope this helps future builders with their search. Tim -=-=- Tim Olson -- RV-10 #170 Wing Kit - In progress ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Oct 23, 2004
Subject: [ Neal George ] : New Email List Photo Share Available!
From: Email List Photo Shares <pictures(at)matronics.com>
A new Email List Photo Share is available: Poster: Neal George Subject: 110v Hobbs Meter http://www.matronics.com/photoshare/Neal.George@MAXWELL.AF.MIL.10.23.2004/index.html o Main Photo Share Index http://www.matronics.com/photoshare o Submitting a Photo Share If you wish to submit a Photo Share of your own, please include the following information along with your email message and files: 1) Email List or Lists that they are related to: 2) Your Full Name: 3) Your Email Address: 4) One line Subject description: 5) Multi-line, multi-paragraph description of topic: 6) One-line Description of each photo or file: Email the information above and your files and photos to: pictures(at)matronics.com ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Oct 27, 2004
From: linn walters <lwalters2(at)cfl.rr.com>
rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Vegas trip
Sorry for the multiple posts (multiple lists), but I'll be in Las Vegas from Nov 2 thru 12 .... my wife likes to gamble ..... but I'd rather fly or visit an RV-10 builder !!! Anyone out there wanna take on a tourist??? I'll buy gas (or lunch etc.)!!! Linn ________________________________________________________________________________
From: LessDragProd(at)aol.com
Date: Nov 09, 2004
Subject: MT Propeller - Group Buy
Hi All, Just a reminder about my MT Propeller group buy for the RV-10 using the Lycoming 540 engine. MT Propeller allows up to 12 months to install their propeller for the start of their two year materials and workmanship warrantee. So, if you are planning to fly in 2005, you can get in on this group buy. At this time I am just asking for your name, if you are interested in saving some money when they buy an MT Propeller. Regards, Jim Ayers _jim(at)lessdrag.com_ (mailto:jim(at)lessdrag.com) Less Drag Products, Inc. - An MT Propeller distributor _www.lessdrag.com_ (http://www.lessdrag.com) ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Chuck Jensen <cjensen(at)dts9000.com>
Subject: Fire detections sensors
Date: Nov 20, 2004
I have a Grand Rapids EIS/EFIS system that has two spare channels left, which I wanted to use to connect to two temp sensors in the cowling area on a Velo pusher. The tractor-guys have an early fire warning system--a face full of smoke. Us pusher-guys don't know anything is happening until our tail falls off. GRT allows upper limits to be set on each channel, which will activate the system alarm. The general cowling temp on the ramp after a hot flight is in the 180F range. Any suggestions on thermocouples or thermisters that are commercially available that would do the job? Chuck ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 27, 2004
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Lister Comments - Please Support The Lists
Dear Listers, Wow! People have been including some very nice comments along with their Contributions lately! I've included another set of below and will send another set in a couple of days. Guys, I really appreciate your kind words and support. In the last few days, the contributions have really started to come in and its looking like support this year may slightly surpass last year's. There's still a few days left in this year's Fund Raiser, so if you've been waiting until the last minute to make your Contribution, now's the time! Make Your Contribution Today: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Thank you! Matt Dralle Email List Administrator ----------------- More of What Listers Are Saying... -------------------- Every morning 5:30 am, coffee and the "List". It's how I start my day. Robert G. The list is still my favorite aviation magazine. Roger H. Great resource, without the distraction of pop ups and ads! Douglas D. I look forward to my daily list reading almost as much as my coffee! Hal K. Great service! Aaron G. I have made some great friends, because of it! Bob D. Great resource!! Richard S. I learn something of value every time I read the messages. Stan S. Great list! Thomas E. Now that I am close to completion of my [homebuilt], I look back and wonder how I could ever have made it this far without [the Lists]. Jeff O. Outstanding site and administration. Anthony S. Great forum for our projects. Darrel M. I have become a List Addict! George M. A very helpful resource for me. Dennis K. Great for staying up on the latest. Forrest L. Valuable benefit for the users. George A. Great tool for all [builders]. Tony M. Can't tell you how much I appreciate the archives. Ken B. I really enjoy the sharing of information and the "discussions" that come up. Ross S. [The List] reminds us home builders that help is just a few clicks away. Danny W. A great resource! Christopher S. Always a pleasure to support this list! Richard W. Thanks for helping all of us build better aircraft. John P. Great list(s)for data, info and making friends. John S. [The] List has helped me much with my building process. Raimo T. Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
From: LessDragProd(at)aol.com
Date: Dec 15, 2004
Subject: Re: [RV10] Re: MT Propeller for IO-540 (Again)
_Click here: Welcome to LessDrag.com - Products that make the Subtle Difference!_ (http://www.lessdrag.com/) Try this link, and select the Propeller page. Regards, Jim Ayers ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Dec 18, 2004
Subject: [ Jim Jewell ] : New Email List Photo Share Available!
From: Email List Photo Shares <pictures(at)matronics.com>
A new Email List Photo Share is available: Poster: Jim Jewell Subject: RV6-A lower cowl engine air intake seal http://www.matronics.com/photoshare/jjewell@telus.net.12.18.2004/index.html o Main Photo Share Index http://www.matronics.com/photoshare o Submitting a Photo Share If you wish to submit a Photo Share of your own, please include the following information along with your email message and files: 1) Email List or Lists that they are related to: 2) Your Full Name: 3) Your Email Address: 4) One line Subject description: 5) Multi-line, multi-paragraph description of topic: 6) One-line Description of each photo or file: Email the information above and your files and photos to: pictures(at)matronics.com ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Jan 04, 2005
From: "Nichols, James D" <james.d.nichols(at)lmco.com>
Subject: Kit Number
OK gang, before I call Vans, here is a dumb question: I have received the -10 empennage kit and have finished the inventory (all accounted for) but no ware can I find the kit serial number, looked through all the paperwork, both the mailed and the paperwork in the boxes have nothing to indicate the serial number, does this come latter? Thanks, JD. Nichols AP RV-10 (unknown) N69KV AA1B/150 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Kit Number
Date: Jan 04, 2005
From: "Condrey, Bob (US SSA)" <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com>
I don't have my paperwork in front of me, but it may also be called your builder number. For an RV-10 it will be 40xxx (403xx for a very recently assigned number). Bob #40105 -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Nichols, James D Subject: RV10-List: Kit Number OK gang, before I call Vans, here is a dumb question: I have received the -10 empennage kit and have finished the inventory (all accounted for) but no ware can I find the kit serial number, looked through all the paperwork, both the mailed and the paperwork in the boxes have nothing to indicate the serial number, does this come latter? Thanks, JD. Nichols AP RV-10 (unknown) N69KV AA1B/150 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Kit Number
Date: Jan 04, 2005
From: "Conti, Rick" <rick.conti(at)boeing.com>
Serial number is the same as your customer number. Rick Conti The Boeing Company -----Original Message----- From: Nichols, James D <james.d.nichols(at)lmco.com> Subject: RV10-List: Kit Number OK gang, before I call Vans, here is a dumb question: I have received the -10 empennage kit and have finished the inventory (all accounted for) but no ware can I find the kit serial number, looked through all the paperwork, both the mailed and the paperwork in the boxes have nothing to indicate the serial number, does this come latter? Thanks, JD. Nichols AP RV-10 (unknown) N69KV AA1B/150 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Sound Proofing
Date: Jan 04, 2005
From: "Conti, Rick" <rick.conti(at)boeing.com>
Has anyone given any thought to sound proofing yet? Aircraft Spruce carries several types. Anyone experienced in this area? Also - for those of you that have received an "earlier" fuselage kit, check part F1059D. It should be pre-formed. If the part is flat, call Van's for a replacement. Thank You Rick Conti Manager - Systems Engineering Strategic Initiatives The Boeing Company office: 703 - 414 - 6141 cell: 507 - 215 - 6134 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Sound Proofing
Date: Jan 04, 2005
From: "Scott Schmidt" <sschmidt(at)ussynthetic.com>
Here is some information on sound proofing that I put together. I have been pretty impressed with the stuff from Aircraft Spruce. But make sure you use a high temp glue. They also sell it at Aircraft Spruce. I used 1/4" stuff. The weight is very minimal of it all and the insulation is great. http://freedomflyers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53 Scott Schmidt USSynthetic Product Manager 1260 South 1600 West Orem UT 84058 Phone: 801-235-9001 Fax: 801-235-9141 Cell: 801-319-3094 sschmidt(at)ussynthetic.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Conti, Rick Subject: RV10-List: Sound Proofing Has anyone given any thought to sound proofing yet? Aircraft Spruce carries several types. Anyone experienced in this area? Also - for those of you that have received an "earlier" fuselage kit, check part F1059D. It should be pre-formed. If the part is flat, call Van's for a replacement. Thank You Rick Conti Manager - Systems Engineering Strategic Initiatives The Boeing Company office: 703 - 414 - 6141 cell: 507 - 215 - 6134 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: RV-10 Fuselage Inventory Lists
Date: Jan 05, 2005
From: "Conti, Rick" <rick.conti(at)boeing.com>
<> <> Thank You Rick Conti Manager - Systems Engineering Strategic Initiatives The Boeing Company office: 703 - 414 - 6141 cell: 507 - 215 - 6134 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: RV-10 Fuselage Inventory Lists
Date: Jan 05, 2005
From: "Conti, Rick" <rick.conti(at)boeing.com>
Forgot, no attachments. If you'd like an Excel spreadsheet of the fuselage inventory and bag inventory, send me an email directly and I will respond with the inventory lists. rick.conti(at)boeing.com Thank You Rick Conti office: 703-414-6141 cell: 571-215-6134 -----Original Message----- From: Conti, Rick Subject: RV10-List: RV-10 Fuselage Inventory Lists <> <> Thank You Rick Conti Manager - Systems Engineering Strategic Initiatives The Boeing Company office: 703 - 414 - 6141 cell: 507 - 215 - 6134 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Jan 07, 2005
Subject: [PLEASE READ NOW] - Addressing Upgrade At Matronics TONIGHT!
Dear Listers, Service Provider to upgrade to a larger IP subnet. I will be re-addressing all of the machines on the network including the Matronics Web Server and Matronics Email Server at that time. Name Service will be updated at that time as well and most things should work again pretty quick. There may be some bounced email for a few hours or even a day or so as the new name-to-ip-address resolutions propagate into the depths of the Internet. If you have problems posting a message to one of the Lists or get a bounced message back, please wait a couple of hours and try sending it again. Generally, access to the web site should work within 1-hour of Hopefully the transition will go smoothly and you'll hardly even notice! :-) Thanks for your patience! Matt Dralle List Administrator -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Gary B. Jacobs" <gblayne(at)mchsi.com>
Subject: RV-10 panel choices
Date: Jan 09, 2005
I'm planning the panel of my RV-10 and I'd like opinions on my avionics choices. I've tentatively decided on a Dynon EFIS, a Rocky Mountain Instruments micro encoder and micromonitor, the Garmin transponder, an RST audio panel with marker beacon, one nav/com with localizer and glideslope, and a backup electric attitude gyro. My thinking is that the microencoder will back up the Dynon for airspeed, altitude and direction, and the electric gyro will backup the Dynon for attitude. What do you think? ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Paul Besing" <azpilot(at)extremezone.com>
Subject: Re: RV-10 panel choices
Date: Jan 09, 2005
I was a fan of the Rocky Mountain stuff, but there has been many advances since. Plus, they are reluctant to change their design for future upgrades. The microencoder I never used, other than for the encoder portion. Didn't like the display. The engine monitor only displays one engine at a time. You need to use a switch to change cylinders. I approached them with an idea of having a timed switch between each cylinder, or have it display the hottest, and they were not interested. Personally, I like the ACS 2002 engine monitor. Wins my vote hands down, simply for the display. Seeing your engine "in the green" makes more sense to me than digits. The features on the microencoder are overkill for me. A standard VSI and altimeter with an encoder would be more helpful in my opinion. I'd put in an old analog airspeed indicator for backup. If I were to backup an electronic item, I do it with something that wasn't electronic. My opinons only, coming from using both, and teaching both. Paul Besing RV-6A Sold RV-10 Soon http://www.lacodeworks.com/besing Kitlog Pro Builder's Log Software http://www.kitlog.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary B. Jacobs" <gblayne(at)mchsi.com> Subject: RV10-List: RV-10 panel choices > > I'm planning the panel of my RV-10 and I'd like opinions on my avionics choices. I've tentatively decided on a Dynon EFIS, a Rocky Mountain Instruments micro encoder and micromonitor, the Garmin transponder, an RST audio panel with marker beacon, one nav/com with localizer and glideslope, and a backup electric attitude gyro. My thinking is that the microencoder will back up the Dynon for airspeed, altitude and direction, and the electric gyro will backup the Dynon for attitude. What do you think? > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Gary B. Jacobs" <gblayne(at)mchsi.com>
Subject: Re: RV-10 panel choices
Date: Jan 09, 2005
Thank you. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Besing" <azpilot(at)extremezone.com> Subject: Re: RV10-List: RV-10 panel choices > > I was a fan of the Rocky Mountain stuff, but there has been many advances > since. Plus, they are reluctant to change their design for future > upgrades. > The microencoder I never used, other than for the encoder portion. Didn't > like the display. The engine monitor only displays one engine at a time. > You need to use a switch to change cylinders. I approached them with an > idea of having a timed switch between each cylinder, or have it display > the > hottest, and they were not interested. > > Personally, I like the ACS 2002 engine monitor. Wins my vote hands down, > simply for the display. Seeing your engine "in the green" makes more > sense > to me than digits. > > The features on the microencoder are overkill for me. A standard VSI and > altimeter with an encoder would be more helpful in my opinion. > > I'd put in an old analog airspeed indicator for backup. If I were to > backup > an electronic item, I do it with something that wasn't electronic. > > My opinons only, coming from using both, and teaching both. > > Paul Besing > RV-6A Sold > RV-10 Soon > http://www.lacodeworks.com/besing > Kitlog Pro Builder's Log Software > http://www.kitlog.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Gary B. Jacobs" <gblayne(at)mchsi.com> > To: > Subject: RV10-List: RV-10 panel choices > > >> >> I'm planning the panel of my RV-10 and I'd like opinions on my avionics > choices. I've tentatively decided on a Dynon EFIS, a Rocky Mountain > Instruments micro encoder and micromonitor, the Garmin transponder, an RST > audio panel with marker beacon, one nav/com with localizer and glideslope, > and a backup electric attitude gyro. My thinking is that the microencoder > will back up the Dynon for airspeed, altitude and direction, and the > electric gyro will backup the Dynon for attitude. What do you think? >> >> > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Werner Schneider" <glastar(at)gmx.net>
Subject: Re: RV-10 panel choices
Date: Jan 10, 2005
Hello Gary, I've exactly this setup in my GlaStar and I'm quite happy with Dynon and Encoder, however the micromonitor is another item I would change (actually looking currently into it), two disadvantages, one beeing all temperatures in Celsius and the engine CHT/EGT only one cylinder visible, I had also one or two glitches with it, but functionality wise it is perfect, all what I need is included (except the one and only cyl. Let me know if you want more infos/photos. br Werner ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary B. Jacobs" <gblayne(at)mchsi.com> Subject: RV10-List: RV-10 panel choices > > I'm planning the panel of my RV-10 and I'd like opinions on my avionics choices. I've tentatively decided on a Dynon EFIS, a Rocky Mountain Instruments micro encoder and micromonitor, the Garmin transponder, an RST audio panel with marker beacon, one nav/com with localizer and glideslope, and a backup electric attitude gyro. My thinking is that the microencoder will back up the Dynon for airspeed, altitude and direction, and the electric gyro will backup the Dynon for attitude. What do you think? > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Stein Bruch" <stein(at)steinair.com>
Subject: RV-10 panel choices
Date: Jan 10, 2005
As long as you've decided on the Dynon EFIS (great choice), hold off a few months until they start shipping their new engine monitor. It's display is VERY similar in layout to the ACS, meaning you get all the stuff you want at a glance....Plus, it's nearly identical to the EFIS, and communicates with it as well, giving you some added redundancy as far as switching displays (The EFIS & Eng.Monitor will talk to each other).I can say with a fair amount of certainty it will be far cheaper than the ACS monitor as well. Paul's right, the ACS stuff is nice, but there are others out there that are very competitive as well. The Rocky Mountain stuff seems to be slowly becoming less prevalent with the new breed of stuff available. Personally, I think they are fine units, but look somewhat antiquated compared to the newere stuff available. Look at it this way, you're going to have probably at least $50-60K minimum into the airframe, so a few extra $$'s on the panel will make the difference between a lower end looking panel and a nice top notch panel. Also, I'd forget about the backup electric Gyro and also wait a few months until TruTrak starts shipping their new solid state Attitude Direction Indicator, which also has some REALLY nifty added functionality (including a built in DG, etc..) It'll will be cheaper than the electric Gyros, FAR more reliable, and will run a long time on a simple 9 volt battery for backup if required. If you have any questions about either of the above units, contact me off list for more details and I'll gladly help you out. I can also give you some personal insight as to personally handling a very large variety of today's available instruments and engine monitors on a regular basis. Just my 2 cents as usual. Cheers, Stein -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Gary B. Jacobs Subject: RV10-List: RV-10 panel choices I'm planning the panel of my RV-10 and I'd like opinions on my avionics choices. I've tentatively decided on a Dynon EFIS, a Rocky Mountain Instruments micro encoder and micromonitor, the Garmin transponder, an RST audio panel with marker beacon, one nav/com with localizer and glideslope, and a backup electric attitude gyro. My thinking is that the microencoder will back up the Dynon for airspeed, altitude and direction, and the electric gyro will backup the Dynon for attitude. What do you think? ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Mark Chamberlain" <10flyer(at)verizon.net>
Subject: Wire Runs
Date: Jan 10, 2005
Food for thought, for those of you working on the fuselage section prior to putting the baggage floors or rear seat pans in yet. I am working on my wire runs from the firewall to the battery. I am trying to keep most of my heavy power runs down the left side and my more sensitive stuff down the right. Now that my floors/seats etc are closed up I have found that the the snap bushing previously installed through the rear spar blkhd and the fuse blkhd on the left side ( Ref 26-6 ) are not nearly adequate for the wires I wish to run. My 2awg wire from the batt to the firewall area is all that will fit. If you're planning on running multiple wires down the left side to the tailcone area I suggest thinking about it before this area is closed up. On another subject! I have revamped and finalized my instrument panel setup. I have available ( new in boxes ) the following items if anyone is interested. 1. JPI EDM-700-6C all bayonet probes + OAT + Carb temp probe ( $1400 ) 2. EI FP-5L fuel computer w/GPS interface, FT-60 fuel flow, FM-FP fuel press module ( $700 ). 3. EI SC-5 Super clock ($200). 4. CI-159-C LOC/GS antenna ( $ 200 ). 10flyer(at)verizon.net Mark. (40016) Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Dan Checkoway" <dan(at)rvproject.com>
Subject: Re: Wire Runs
Date: Jan 10, 2005
This may or may not apply, but I have a trick I'd like to share. You mentioned snap bushings. On the RV-7, Van's calls out SB-625-7 snap bushings in lots of places. Do yourself a favor and wherever one of these is called out, just put an SB-625-8 in its place. The extra 1/16" of clearance can make a big difference if you're trying to cram wires through. It may mean you can run 2 or 3 more wires through, depending on wire size of course. Might make your life easier years later, too, if you plan on adding anything. Spruce sells the 625-8 snap bushings. Hope this helps, )_( Dan RV-7 N714D http://www.rvproject.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Chamberlain" <10flyer(at)verizon.net> Subject: RV10-List: Wire Runs > > Food for thought, for those of you working on the fuselage section prior to putting the baggage floors or rear seat pans in yet. I am working on my wire runs from the firewall to the battery. I am trying to keep most of my heavy power runs down the left side and my more sensitive stuff down the right. Now that my floors/seats etc are closed up I have found that the the snap bushing previously installed through the rear spar blkhd and the fuse blkhd on the left side ( Ref 26-6 ) are not nearly adequate for the wires I wish to run. My 2awg wire from the batt to the firewall area is all that will fit. If you're planning on running multiple wires down the left side to the tailcone area I suggest thinking about it before this area is closed up. On another subject! I have revamped and finalized my instrument panel setup. I have available ( new in boxes ) the following items if anyone is interested. 1. JPI EDM-700-6C all bayonet probes + OAT + Carb temp probe ( $1400 ) 2. EI FP-5L! > fuel computer w/GPS interface, FT-60 fuel flow, FM-FP fuel press module ( $700 ). 3. EI SC-5 Super clock ($200). 4. CI-159-C LOC/GS antenna ( $ 200 ). 10flyer(at)verizon.net Mark. (40016) > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: RLaviation(at)aol.com
Date: Jan 13, 2005
Subject: Re: RV-10 panel choices
To alll interested parties: I have a professionally assembled RV 10 tail kit for sale. If you are attending the Florida RV fly in, the kit can be available for inspection. Please contact me at 813-690-1916 for more details. Best regards, Russell Lepre RLaviation(at)aol.com ________________________________________________________________________________
From: RLaviation(at)aol.com
Date: Jan 15, 2005
Subject: Tail Kit for Sale
To alll interested parties: I have a professionally assembled RV 10 tail kit for sale. If you are attending the Florida RV fly in, the kit can be available for inspection. Please contact me at 813-690-1916 for more details. Best regards, Russell Lepre RLaviation(at)aol.com ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Jan 17, 2005
From: Jay Brinkmeyer <jaybrinkmeyer(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: RV10-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 01/15/05
What does "professionally assembled" mean? --- RV10-List Digest Server wrote: > * > > ================================================== > Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive > ================================================== > > Today's complete RV10-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 RV10-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor > such as Notepad or with a web browser. > > HTML Version: > > > > Text Version: > > http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv10-list/Digest.RV10-List.2005-01-15.txt > > > ================================================ > EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive > ================================================ > > > RV10-List Digest Archive > --- > Total Messages Posted Sat 01/15/05: 1 > > > Today's Message Index: > ---------------------- > > 1. 04:22 AM - Tail Kit for Sale (RLaviation(at)aol.com) > > > > ________________________________ Message 1 > _____________________________________ > > > From: RLaviation(at)aol.com > Subject: RV10-List: Tail Kit for Sale > > > To alll interested parties: > > I have a professionally assembled RV 10 tail kit for sale. > > If you are attending the Florida RV fly in, the kit can be available for > inspection. > > Please contact me at 813-690-1916 for more details. > > Best regards, > Russell Lepre > RLaviation(at)aol.com > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Inventory Lists
Date: Jan 19, 2005
From: "Conti, Rick" <rick.conti(at)boeing.com>
Long story short, hard drive crash. If I sent you the RV-10 and bolt length Excel spreadsheets, I would appreciate it if you sent them back for my use to: rick.conti@boeing .com THANKS! Thank You Rick Conti Manager - Systems Engineering Strategic Initiatives The Boeing Company office: 703 - 414 - 6141 cell: 571 - 215 - 6134 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: LessDragProd(at)aol.com
Date: Jan 21, 2005
Subject: RV-10 Propeller
Hi All, I am starting to get orders for the RV-10 propeller. It must be time to start the RV-10 propeller group buy. I need to have 16 orders to qualify for the group buy price. Lead time for delivery is 8 to 12 weeks after the order is placed. MT Propeller allows 12 months from date of delivery to install the propeller. Final install of the propeller starts their 2 year warrantee for materials and workmanship. Group buy price for the MT RV-10 propeller and spinner assembly is $7,100 ex works MT Propeller, Germany. Group Buy price for the MT governor is $1,000 ex works Less Drag Products, Inc., California. If you are interested in taking advantage of this group buy price, please let me know. Regards, Jim Ayers Less Drag Products, Inc. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: LessDragProd(at)aol.com
Date: Jan 21, 2005
Subject: MT Propeller group buy
Hi All, Please contact me OFF the list. _LessDragCom(at)aol.com_ (mailto:LessDragCom(at)aol.com) Thanks! Regards, Jim Ayers Less Drag Products, Inc. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: LessDragProd(at)aol.com
Date: Jan 24, 2005
Subject: Damaged Prop?
What do you do if you damage a prop? Ask for help. I was flying back from Van's Fly-In a couple years ago with another RV-3. When we landed at the first stop, the other RV-3 made a bad landing (bouncy) and clipped the tips of his propeller on the runway. Unfortunately, it also split out a piece on one blade from the tip to the root near the trailing edge. Prop scrapped. The RV-3 owner contacted the local EAA group. There was an RV-4 on the field that was for sale and not being flown. They loaned the RV-3 owner the RV-4 propeller to fly home. A Velocity with an MT Propeller was landing at Sun-N-Fun last year, and had to make a go-around right as they were flaring to land. In applying full power with the wheels on the runway, the Velocity over-rotated and the propeller contacted the runway. This removed a small amount of material from each of the blade tips. Although the MT Propeller manual provides specific criteria for damage repair, the owner came to the MT Propeller booth to ask for help. An MT Propeller factory representative looked at the damage, and determined that there were no spanwise cracks in the blades. The repair was to trim the blades to the same length. The permanent repair would be to trim the blades to the same length and paint the exposed wood. Having the propeller rebalanced at the earliest opportunity was also recommended. Regards, Jim Ayers ________________________________________________________________________________
From: LessDragProd(at)aol.com
Date: Jan 24, 2005
Subject: Lycoming - tractor engine or turbine smooth?
Lycoming - tractor engine or turbine smooth? This is the real question that needs to be asked when you are considering which propeller to buy. I had an opportunity to test four different constant speed propellers on one aircraft. There were three different 2 blade propellers and one 3 blade propeller. This aircraft was owned by a friend who flew the aircraft. I just went along as the observer and data recorder. The original CS propeller on the aircraft had been dynamically balanced on the engine. Since the plan was to leave the original propeller on the aircraft when we were finished with the testing, we did not removed the dynamic balance weights from the engine ring gear. All three of the 2 blade propellers had about the same vibration level during their flights. Then we flew the 3 blade propeller. On the takeoff roll and initial climb, I noticed the pilot was highly stressed about something. About mid field, as we were climbing out, he finally said that something must be wrong with the engine. That the engine wasn't producing power. We laughed about this later. We seem to expect a certain vibration level which can be directly related to the engine power. We don't even think about this. And it's not something that any instructor I have had has ever talked about. It's just there. I've been told that a 2 blade propeller has a 2nd order harmonic on the Lycoming engine. And the 3 blade propeller does not have the 2nd order harmonic on the Lycoming engine. What does this really mean? On another test sequence, I had an opportunity to again ride in a friends aircraft. On this friends Harmon Rocket 2 with a stock Lycoming IO-540-C4B5, we removed a 2 blade propeller and installed a 3 blade propeller. The 3 blade propeller made the Lycoming run like it was an electric motor, it was so vibration free. When we install a second 2 blade propeller, the same old vibration came right back. At the same level as the first 2 blade propeller. So the question goes back to you, the builder/flyers. Do you want "turbine smooth" or "tractor engine"? Regards, Jim Ayers ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Jan 24, 2005
From: AI Nut <ainut(at)hiwaay.net>
Subject: Re: Damaged Prop?
It is almost mandatory to get the crank checked whenever one has a prop strike. A friend of mine did this when doing an emergency landing in a field. Prop, spinner, and hub all looked good visually, but he had the crank checked anyway. Good thing, too, as it had cracks necessitating replacement. David LessDragProd(at)aol.com wrote: > >What do you do if you damage a prop? > >Ask for help. > >I was flying back from Van's Fly-In a couple years ago with another RV-3. >When we landed at the first stop, the other RV-3 made a bad landing (bouncy) >and clipped the tips of his propeller on the runway. Unfortunately, it also >split out a piece on one blade from the tip to the root near the trailing >edge. Prop scrapped. >The RV-3 owner contacted the local EAA group. There was an RV-4 on the >field that was for sale and not being flown. They loaned the RV-3 owner the RV-4 >propeller to fly home. > >A Velocity with an MT Propeller was landing at Sun-N-Fun last year, and had >to make a go-around right as they were flaring to land. In applying full >power with the wheels on the runway, the Velocity over-rotated and the propeller >contacted the runway. This removed a small amount of material from each of >the blade tips. >Although the MT Propeller manual provides specific criteria for damage >repair, the owner came to the MT Propeller booth to ask for help. >An MT Propeller factory representative looked at the damage, and determined >that there were no spanwise cracks in the blades. >The repair was to trim the blades to the same length. The permanent repair >would be to trim the blades to the same length and paint the exposed wood. >Having the propeller rebalanced at the earliest opportunity was also >recommended. > >Regards, >Jim Ayers > > >. > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Jan 24, 2005
From: AI Nut <ainut(at)hiwaay.net>
Subject: Re: Lycoming - tractor engine or turbine smooth?
It may be smoother, but I'm told by prop manufacturers that one will lose a few kts in cruise with a 3-blade. I opted for smoother. David LessDragProd(at)aol.com wrote: > >Lycoming - tractor engine or turbine smooth? > >This is the real question that needs to be asked when you are considering >which propeller to buy. > >I had an opportunity to test four different constant speed propellers on one >aircraft. There were three different 2 blade propellers and one 3 blade >propeller. This aircraft was owned by a friend who flew the aircraft. I just >went along as the observer and data recorder. > >The original CS propeller on the aircraft had been dynamically balanced on >the engine. Since the plan was to leave the original propeller on the >aircraft when we were finished with the testing, we did not removed the dynamic >balance weights from the engine ring gear. > >All three of the 2 blade propellers had about the same vibration level >during their flights. > >Then we flew the 3 blade propeller. On the takeoff roll and initial climb, >I noticed the pilot was highly stressed about something. About mid field, as >we were climbing out, he finally said that something must be wrong with the >engine. That the engine wasn't producing power. > >We laughed about this later. > >We seem to expect a certain vibration level which can be directly related to >the engine power. We don't even think about this. And it's not something >that any instructor I have had has ever talked about. It's just there. > >I've been told that a 2 blade propeller has a 2nd order harmonic on the >Lycoming engine. > >And the 3 blade propeller does not have the 2nd order harmonic on the >Lycoming engine. > >What does this really mean? > >On another test sequence, I had an opportunity to again ride in a friends >aircraft. On this friends Harmon Rocket 2 with a stock Lycoming IO-540-C4B5, >we removed a 2 blade propeller and installed a 3 blade propeller. >The 3 blade propeller made the Lycoming run like it was an electric motor, >it was so vibration free. >When we install a second 2 blade propeller, the same old vibration came >right back. At the same level as the first 2 blade propeller. > >So the question goes back to you, the builder/flyers. Do you want "turbine >smooth" or "tractor engine"? > >Regards, >Jim Ayers > > >. > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: LessDragProd(at)aol.com
Date: Jan 25, 2005
Subject: Re: RV10-List Digest: 4 Msgs - 01/24/05
Hi Al, One of the reasons I like working will MT Propeller is that they seem to have a better business ethic than our own American propeller manufacturers. Regards, Jim Ayers In a message dated 01/24/2005 11:59:22 PM Pacific Standard Time, rv10-list-digest(at)matronics.com writes: From: AI Nut <ainut(at)hiwaay.net> Subject: Re: RV10-List: Lycoming - tractor engine or turbine smooth? --> RV10-List message posted by: AI Nut It may be smoother, but I'm told by prop manufacturers that one will lose a few kts in cruise with a 3-blade. I opted for smoother. David LessDragProd(at)aol.com wrote: > >Lycoming - tractor engine or turbine smooth? > >This is the real question that needs to be asked when you are considering >which propeller to buy. > >I had an opportunity to test four different constant speed propellers on one >aircraft. There were three different 2 blade propellers and one 3 blade >propeller. This aircraft was owned by a friend who flew the aircraft. I just >went along as the observer and data recorder. > >The original CS propeller on the aircraft had been dynamically balanced on >the engine. Since the plan was to leave the original propeller on the >aircraft when we were finished with the testing, we did not removed the dynamic >balance weights from the engine ring gear. > >All three of the 2 blade propellers had about the same vibration level >during their flights. > >Then we flew the 3 blade propeller. On the takeoff roll and initial climb, >I noticed the pilot was highly stressed about something. About mid field, as >we were climbing out, he finally said that something must be wrong with the >engine. That the engine wasn't producing power. > >We laughed about this later. > >We seem to expect a certain vibration level which can be directly related to >the engine power. We don't even think about this. And it's not something >that any instructor I have had has ever talked about. It's just there. > >I've been told that a 2 blade propeller has a 2nd order harmonic on the >Lycoming engine. > >And the 3 blade propeller does not have the 2nd order harmonic on the >Lycoming engine. > >What does this really mean? > >On another test sequence, I had an opportunity to again ride in a friends >aircraft. On this friends Harmon Rocket 2 with a stock Lycoming IO-540-C4B5, >we removed a 2 blade propeller and installed a 3 blade propeller. >The 3 blade propeller made the Lycoming run like it was an electric motor, >it was so vibration free. >When we install a second 2 blade propeller, the same old vibration came >right back. At the same level as the first 2 blade propeller. > >So the question goes back to you, the builder/flyers. Do you want "turbine >smooth" or "tractor engine"? > >Regards, >Jim Ayers ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Engine Selection
Date: Jan 27, 2005
From: "Conti, Rick" <rick.conti(at)boeing.com>
What is the consensus on engine selections thus far? I just got off the phone with Charlie Sullivan (CEO Innodyn Aviation) and discussed the 255 hp turbine they have developed. They expect to have the RV-10 kit ready in 6-8 weeks. http://www.innodyn.com/ I have some concerns about the stability of Innodyn. Has anyone else investigated turbines? Thank You Rick Conti Manager - Systems Engineering Strategic Initiatives The Boeing Company office: 703 - 414 - 6141 cell: 571 - 215 - 6134 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Jan 27, 2005
From: Scott Bilinski <bilinski@kyocera-wireless.com>
Subject: Re: Engine Selection
You need to join the Yahoo list and read the last years messages. Bottom line, there are no published performance numbers, after years of testing, only numbers extrapolated on paper and not taken from dyno testing. Many who follow their progress are very skeptical. But with that said we also want them to succeed. > >What is the consensus on engine selections thus far? I just got off the >phone with Charlie Sullivan (CEO Innodyn Aviation) and discussed the 255 >hp turbine they have developed. They expect to have the RV-10 kit ready >in 6-8 weeks. > >http://www.innodyn.com/ > >I have some concerns about the stability of Innodyn. Has anyone else >investigated turbines? > >Thank You >Rick Conti >Manager - Systems Engineering >Strategic Initiatives >The Boeing Company >office: 703 - 414 - 6141 > cell: 571 - 215 - 6134 > > Scott Bilinski Eng dept 305 Phone (858) 657-2536 Pager (858) 502-5190 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Jan 27, 2005
From: <retiredpilot03-serv(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Engine Selection
I also was considering that option but as you probably know turbines are only efficient at relatively high altitudes. I am concerned with what the fuel flow will be at altitudes to 10-12,000 ft. Robert Vinroot --- Scott Bilinski <bilinski@kyocera-wireless.com> wrote: > <bilinski@kyocera-wireless.com> > > You need to join the Yahoo list and read the > last years messages. Bottom > line, there are no published performance > numbers, after years of testing, > only numbers extrapolated on paper and not > taken from dyno testing. Many > who follow their progress are very skeptical. > But with that said we also > want them to succeed. > > > > > >What is the consensus on engine selections > thus far? I just got off the > >phone with Charlie Sullivan (CEO Innodyn > Aviation) and discussed the 255 > >hp turbine they have developed. They expect > to have the RV-10 kit ready > >in 6-8 weeks. > > > >http://www.innodyn.com/ > > > >I have some concerns about the stability of > Innodyn. Has anyone else > >investigated turbines? > > > >Thank You > >Rick Conti > >Manager - Systems Engineering > >Strategic Initiatives > >The Boeing Company > >office: 703 - 414 - 6141 > > cell: 571 - 215 - 6134 > > > > > > > Scott Bilinski > Eng dept 305 > Phone (858) 657-2536 > Pager (858) 502-5190 > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: louiscfi(at)comcast.net
Subject: engine selection
Date: Jan 28, 2005
AHH, finally a subject I can post about. I have been lurking on the list for a while now. First off an introduction...My name is Louis and I am currently building a corvair powered Zenith 601xl in St.Louis, MO, go ahead, check out my web site. I think the next one will be an RV-10. I am captain on the 30 seat Jetstream (Junkstream) 41. I am also a CFI w/ single, multi, and instrument ratings. Total time: about 3800 hrs. OK, enough horn tooting. I really like these innodyn (ATP) engines. Incredible we can have an efficient turbine engine for less than 30k. As for the stability of the company, I think the important thing to look at is where the parts for the engine come from. Is the turbine something that comes from another source, or does Innodyn manufacture their own. Things like the spark plugs seem easy enough to get off the shelf. Keep in mind that these engines don't have that many moving parts...although the reduction box may make for a bigger moving parts count. I'd say if these boys can get their engine certified then we may really have something. Although I'm sure the current pricing would go right out the door...remember what happened to the rotax 912 series. Well, that's enough rambling for now, have fun building your RV's. -- Louis 601xl, corvair pwr j-41 capt CFII SMEL HTTP://www.N601LV.com AHH, finally a subject I can post about. I have been lurking on the list for a while now. First off an introduction...My name is Louis and I am currently building a corvair powered Zenith 601xl in St.Louis, MO, go ahead, check out my web site. I think the next one will be an RV-10.I am captain on the30 seat Jetstream (Junkstream) 41. I am also a CFI w/ single, multi, and instrument ratings. Total time:about 3800 hrs. OK, enough horn tooting. I really like these innodyn (ATP) engines. Incredible we can have an efficient turbine engine for less than 30k. As for the stability of the company, I think the important thing to look at is where the parts for the engine come from.Is the turbine something that comes from another source, or does Innodyn manufacture their own. Things like the spark plugs seem easy enough to get off the shelf. Keep in mind that these engines don't have that many moving parts...although the reductionbox may make for a bigger moving parts count. I'd say if these boys can get their engine certified then we may really have something. Although I'm sure the current pricing would go right out the door...remember what happened to the rotax 912 series. Well, that's enough rambling for now, have fun building your RV's. -- Louis 601xl, corvair pwr j-41 capt CFII SMEL HTTP://www.N601LV.com ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Tim Lewis" <Tim_Lewis(at)msm.umr.edu>
Date: Jan 29, 2005
Subject: Re: Engine Selection
Aviation Consumer had a cautiously optimistic article on Innodyne a few months ago, as I recall. Personally, I don't think they've accumulated enough service history to convince me to fork over the $34K (+) purchase price, with unproven field reliability, unspecified fuel burn, and no demonstrated "staying power" in the marketplace. Lycoming's aren't perfect, but their strengths and weaknesses are far better known than an untested new design. I'll be flying my RV-10 IFR, as I do my RV-6A. I want the most proven reliability possible on the nose of the plane. I'm planning to go with a carbeurated O-540. Overhauled, used, or perhaps salvage core and rebuild. Tim -- Tim Lewis -- HEF (Manassas, VA) RV-6A N47TD -- 700 hrs RV-10 #40059 under construction > What is the consensus on engine selections thus far? I just got off > the phone with Charlie Sullivan (CEO Innodyn Aviation) and discussed > the 255 hp turbine they have developed. They expect to have the RV-10 > kit ready in 6-8 weeks. > > http://www.innodyn.com/ > > I have some concerns about the stability of Innodyn. Has anyone else > investigated turbines? > > Thank You > Rick Conti > Manager - Systems Engineering > Strategic Initiatives > The Boeing Company > office: 703 - 414 - 6141 > cell: 571 - 215 - 6134 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: louiscfi(at)comcast.net
Date: Feb 01, 2005
-- Louis 601xl, corvair pwr j-41 capt CFII SMEL HTTP://www.N601LV.com -- Louis 601xl, corvair pwr j-41 capt CFII SMEL HTTP://www.N601LV.com ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Jfg(at)aol.com
Date: Feb 03, 2005
Subject: Posting for RV-10 list
I would expect that most people reading these messages are already setup with builder's tools. However, I would like to suggest adding Plane Tools to the list of suppliers for these items. I have found Brad Isham to be extremely responsive, helpful, and reasonably priced. The quality of the tools has been outstanding, and have helped me make rapid progress on the tail kit for my RV-10. Jim Gilmore ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John W. Cox" <johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com>
Subject: Posting for RV-10 list
Date: Feb 03, 2005
Okay Jim, and the URL is? John -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jfg(at)aol.com Subject: RV10-List: Posting for RV-10 list I would expect that most people reading these messages are already setup with builder's tools. However, I would like to suggest adding Plane Tools to the list of suppliers for these items. I have found Brad Isham to be extremely responsive, helpful, and reasonably priced. The quality of the tools has been outstanding, and have helped me make rapid progress on the tail kit for my RV-10. Jim Gilmore ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Jfg(at)aol.com
Date: Feb 04, 2005
Subject: Posted Message
Sorry....I neglected to include the URL for Plane Tools in my previous message. Brad Isham's company can be found at: _http://www.planetools.com/RVHolidayToolKit.htm_ (http://www.planetools.com/RVHolidayToolKit.htm) Jim Gilmore RV-10 Builder ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Jesse Saint" <jesse(at)itecusa.org>
Subject: Aux Fuel Tank(s)
Date: Feb 09, 2005
clamav-milter version 0.80j on andromeda This is my first post, but I have gleaned a fair bit of useful information from the other posts since I joined a couple of weeks ago. My question is regarding Auxiliary Fuel Tanks for the RV-10. We would like to add 20 gallons of fuel capacity. We have talked about a flat welded tank the size of the baggage compartment floor, a welded tank to fit the angled space behind the back seat but in front of the baggage door, and wing tip tanks. Are any of you working on something or aware of something like this that somebody else has done. I understand that tip tanks are available from Australia for the 2-seat RV's, but not yet for the RV-10. Any help would be very beneficial. GOD BLESS! Jesse Saint I-TEC, Inc. jesse(at)itecusa.org www.itecusa.org W: 352-465-4545 C: 352-427-0285 F: 815-377-3694 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Michael Schipper <mike(at)learningplanet.com>
Subject: Re: Aux Fuel Tank(s)
Date: Feb 09, 2005
Matthew Brandes has made extended range tanks for his -9A. I know it's not a -10, but you might get some ideas from his work. You can check out his website for details. http://www.n523rv.com Regards, Mike Schipper -9A #90768 - Finishing Kit www.my9a.com On Feb 9, 2005, at 9:58 AM, Jesse Saint wrote: This is my first post, but I have gleaned a fair bit of useful information from the other posts since I joined a couple of weeks ago. My question is regarding Auxiliary Fuel Tanks for the RV-10. We would like to add 20 gallons of fuel capacity. We have talked about a flat welded tank the size of the baggage compartment floor, a welded tank to fit the angled space behind the back seat but in front of the baggage door, and wing tip tanks. Are any of you working on something or aware of something like this that somebody else has done. I understand that tip tanks are available from Australia for the 2-seat RV's, but not yet for the RV-10. Any help would be very beneficial. GOD BLESS! Jesse Saint I-TEC, Inc. jesse(at)itecusa.org www.itecusa.org W: 352-465-4545 C: 352-427-0285 F: 815-377-3694 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "JOHN STARN" <jhstarn(at)verizon.net>
"rv10-list"
Subject: Engine questions
Date: Feb 09, 2005
Some time ago I found a Lyc engine manual (2002 verison) on line and gleaned this info. We have the IO-540 J4A5 in HRII N561FS and had to change to Slick mags because of firewall interference. Very tight fit for spin-on oil filter but is serviceable. We are not turbo. Injection is Bendix and rebuilt to -11 mod. Engine complete as/was, it came from a ground looped Skybolt. Rebuilt with 6 new jugs. For information only, your mileage may vary. KABONG (GBA & GWB) 8*) IO-540 J4A5 Shown as installed only in Piper Aircraft, Aztec PA-23 "250" IO-540 J4A5 250HP @2575 rpm 8.50 comp. Same as IO-540 C4B5 except for: Conversion for use w/ turbocharger - long reach plugs, pistion cooling jets, AN fuel pump drive, vertical fuel nozzles & 1200 series magnetos. IO-540 C4B5 250HP @2575 rpm 8.50 comp. Same as IO-540 C1B5 but with more effective counterweights for use with Hartzell "compact" propeller. IO-540 C1B5 250HP @2575 rpm 8.50 comp. Same as O-540 A1D5 but with Bendix fuel injection. O-540 A1D5 250HP @2575 rpm 8.50 comp. Same as O-540 A1B5 except for retard breaker mags. O-540 A1B5 250HP @2575 rpm 8.50 comp. Same as 0-540 A1A5 except for short propeller governor studs & two impulse mags. O-540 A1A5 250HP @2575 rpm 8.50 comp. Same as 0-540 A1A except for 1 fifth & 1 sixth order weights. O-540 A1A 250HP @2575 rpm 8.50 comp. Two sixth order counterweights. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Noel & Yoshie Simmons" <noel(at)blueskyaviation.net>
Subject: Aux Fuel Tank(s)
Date: Feb 09, 2005
20 gallons about 3feet by 3 feet by 4" that is a big tank, and somewhere near 125 pounds + the tank? How much baggage weight are we allowed? Noel -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jesse Saint Subject: RV10-List: Aux Fuel Tank(s) This is my first post, but I have gleaned a fair bit of useful information from the other posts since I joined a couple of weeks ago. My question is regarding Auxiliary Fuel Tanks for the RV-10. We would like to add 20 gallons of fuel capacity. We have talked about a flat welded tank the size of the baggage compartment floor, a welded tank to fit the angled space behind the back seat but in front of the baggage door, and wing tip tanks. Are any of you working on something or aware of something like this that somebody else has done. I understand that tip tanks are available from Australia for the 2-seat RV's, but not yet for the RV-10. Any help would be very beneficial. GOD BLESS! Jesse Saint I-TEC, Inc. jesse(at)itecusa.org www.itecusa.org W: 352-465-4545 C: 352-427-0285 F: 815-377-3694 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Kitlog Pro v2 - *My opinion*
Date: Feb 25, 2005
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)Sausen.net>
Guys, Just thought you all might want to know I am very impressed with v2 of Kitlog. Although it isn't released quite yet, I begged and pleaded for Paul to send me a beta copy of it because of my familiarity with beta products (day job has me designing large computer infrastructures) and the fact that my Emp kit was arriving post haste (actually arrived yesterday). Even in it's pre-release form, Kitlog Pro v2 is very stable and functional and I was able to jump right in and start adding information without the need for even an instruction manual. Very intuitive and straight forward. I am quite happy with it. While it's not free, I would rather pay a little and have a full product with support than spend time putting something together myself or trying to figure out a free product. I figure it pays for itself if it saves me 3 hours of puttering around in Excel or Access trying to do something similar. Again, that's just me. Just wanted to put in my 2 cents, I know Paul is anxious to get it out the door but I believe he is more concerned with a quality product. I know in my industry, having software that is functional is much better than something that is hastily released to meet the executive and marketing schedules. Now then, please don't flame me and I don't work for Paul. I just thought he deserved some credit for the hard work he has been doing. Michael ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: RE: [RV10] Re: HID's in the Leading Edge
Date: Feb 25, 2005
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)Sausen.net>
Crate arrived yesterday and I'm number 40352. BTW, I'm about 30 minutes south of the I35w and I20 interchange in FtWorth right off of I35w in a little town called Grandview. Anyone else in the South FtWorth area? Michael -----Original Message----- From: Bob Condrey [mailto:bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com] Subject: [RV10] Re: HID's in the Leading Edge Welcome to the club! Out of curiousity, what builder number are they up to now? Bob #40105 --- In RV10(at)yahoogroups.com, "RV Builder \(Michael Sausen\)" <rvbuilder@s...> wrote: > > Absolutely. Put me down too. It'll be a bit though as I'm still > waiting on my tail kit. Although it's now in the area and scheduled to > be delivered tomorrow! > > Michael > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tim Olson [mailto:tim@M...] > Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 12:18 PM > To: RV10(at)yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [RV10] HID's in the Leading Edge > > > Now THAT is great customer service....someone who even watches the list, > and then prepares a product to address a need. Put me down as a big > YES. I will almost definitely get a kit for my -10... > probaby 2 of them. From reading the rocketboy article, I think I'd > probably be intersted in a rectangle bulb model, so that I can also try > to find a HID from an auto...unless good motivation can be give for why > a round lamp would be better. I'll also most likely purchase one HID > for the left side initially, but put in a cheap incandescent on the > Right until after the project is completed, and then upgrade it to a 2nd > HID at that time. > > Thanks, and please keep me posted if the product becomes available. > > Tim > > Oh yeah, and like Sean said...WooHoo! > > -- > Tim Olson -- RV-10 #170 > Tim@M... > Wing Kit - Almost Complete > QB Fuse - Coming soon! > '77 Sundowner - Flying > > > > Wentz, Don wrote: > > Michael/Tim, > > There has been enough interest in a leading edge light for the RV- 10 > > that when local builder Dan Benua wanted to buy a kit and modify it > > for the 10, I decided to help him and see how it would come out. > > > > I have to say I'm very pleased with the result, and Dan, being an > > excellent builder, had some neat ideas that worked well. > > > > So, I've decided to put together kits for the -10. > > > > I don't know if there is much demand, maybe only 10 folks are > > interested? If you really ARE interested send me a note at > > duckworks@y... and I'll be able to guage demand. > > > > As far as timing goes, I will need to make some new parts unique to > > the 10, and still need to make a mold for the lenses. > > If there are any Portland area builders who haven't riveted the LE to > > the spar yet, let me know. > > > > Again, prefer you use duckworks@y... for LL correspondence. > > Thx!! > > Don Wentz > > Duckworks Exp Aircraft Parts > > www.duckworksaviation.com > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: RV Builder (Michael Sausen) [mailto:rvbuilder@s...] > > Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2005 8:16 AM > > To: RV10(at)yahoogroups.com > > Subject: RE: [RV10] HID's in the Leading Edge > > > > > > > > Tim, > > > > If you get the info from him, please post it to your site. I also > > have every intention of using HID along with LED's for all of my > > lighting. > > > > Michael Sausen > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Tim Olson [mailto:tim@M...] > > Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2005 9:11 AM > > To: RV10(at)yahoogroups.com > > Subject: Re: [RV10] HID's in the Leading Edge > > > > > > Now that is EXACTLY the kind of thing I'm thinking of, and he even > > found a bulb/ballast combo that I hadn't seen before that may cost > > less. I emailed him to see if he has more photos, drawings, or info > > that would help with knowing where to cut that hole. What would be > > coolest yet is if Duckworks would just do whatever mod they need for > > the -10, and throw together a kit to sell through Van's, but I'm not > > holding my breath to wait for that. > > > > Thanks Sean for the link! > > > > -- > > Tim Olson -- RV-10 #170 > > > > > > > > Schmo wrote: > > > >>Bummer. I was hoping the XV-19 would fit. > >> > >>Here's a couple shots from rocketboy. >>"http://www.f1-rocketboy.com/hid.htm"http://www.f1- rocketboy.com/hid.h > >>tm> He might be able to give more info than is on his page. > >> > >>Sean #303 > >> > >> > >> > >> _____ > >> > >>From: Tim Olson [mailto:tim@M...] > >>Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 10:35 PM > >>To: RV10 > >>Subject: [RV10] HID's in the Leading Edge > >> > >> > >>If anyone has a good photo weblink of an RV Landing Light of the > >>leading edge type, from a -7 or -9, drop me the link if you could. > >>This would be the kind that you actually cut a hole in your leading > > > > edge for. > > > >>I'm adamant that I want HID's in my -10, and I just found out that my > >>plan for the XV-19 probably won't work in the wingtip because of the > >>width of the bulb. If I can get a good photo of the leading edge that > > > > > >>would use the kit like Duckworks makes for Van's, I'd probably > >>try to engineer something up for the -10. I hate to cut holes, but > >>as far as landing light positioning goes, it can hardly get better > >>than the leading edge if I can get them put there. > >> > >>Another cool feature is that I could put the mounts in both wings, and > > > > > >>use a HID in one and a plain lamp in the other for the time being to > >>save cash. > >> > >>Thanks! > >>Tim > >> > >> > >>-- > >>Tim Olson -- RV-10 #170 > >>Tim@M... > >>Wing Kit - Almost Complete > >>QB Fuse - Coming soon! > >>'77 Sundowner - Flying > >> > >> > >> ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Jesse Saint" <jesse(at)itecusa.org>
Subject: Auto Pilot
Date: Feb 28, 2005
clamav-milter version 0.80j on hestia Are any of you planning on installing Auto Pilots in your RV-10's? If so, what unit? Thanks. Jesse Saint I-TEC, Inc. jesse(at)itecusa.org www.itecusa.org W: 352-465-4545 C: 352-427-0285 F: 815-377-3694 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 01, 2005
From: <retiredpilot03-serv(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Auto Pilot
Yes, I am planning on installing one, probably the one that is built in with the Blue Mountain Avionics EFIS. Robert Vinroot RV-10 Empennage --- Jesse Saint wrote: > > > Are any of you planning on installing Auto > Pilots in your RV-10's? If so, > what unit? Thanks. > > > Jesse Saint > > I-TEC, Inc. > > jesse(at)itecusa.org > > www.itecusa.org > > W: 352-465-4545 > > C: 352-427-0285 > > F: 815-377-3694 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 01, 2005
From: Larry <LarryRosen(at)comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Auto Pilot
I am planning on installing one of the TruTrak autopilots. Most likely the Digiflight-IIVS, but that that decision is a long way off. TruTrak's web site is here: <http://www.trutrakflightsystems.com/index.html>. I may be less expensive to purchase the autopilot from a reseller that can discount it rather than from trutrak directly. Larry Rosen RV-10 #356 > >Are any of you planning on installing Auto Pilots in your RV-10's? If so, >what unit? Thanks. > > >Jesse Saint > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 01, 2005
From: H PAINE <bluebird266(at)dslextreme.com>
Subject: Pictures
Are any construction pictures available of the wings that someone could email me? H Paine ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Schmo" <schmoboy(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: Auto Pilot
Date: Mar 01, 2005
I will most likely go with Trio Avionics if they have their pitch axis done by the time I need it. Otherwise It will most likely be a TruTrak II. Sean #40303 -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Larry Subject: RV10-List: Re: Auto Pilot I am planning on installing one of the TruTrak autopilots. Most likely the Digiflight-IIVS, but that that decision is a long way off. TruTrak's web site is here: <http://www.trutrakflightsystems.com/index.html>. I may be less expensive to purchase the autopilot from a reseller that can discount it rather than from trutrak directly. Larry Rosen RV-10 #356 > >Are any of you planning on installing Auto Pilots in your RV-10's? If so, >what unit? Thanks. > > >Jesse Saint > > > > -- Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. -- Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 01, 2005
From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com>
Subject: Re: Pictures
Lots of them at http://www.myrv10.com Look under my project....#170...one of the first few links on the page. H PAINE wrote: > > Are any construction pictures available of the wings that someone could > email me? > > H Paine > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Pictures
Date: Mar 01, 2005
From: "Scott Schmidt" <sschmidt(at)ussynthetic.com>
You can check out some of my construction pictures here. www.scottandranae.smugmug.com Scott Schmidt USSynthetic Product Manager 1260 South 1600 West Orem UT 84058 Phone: 801-235-9001 Fax: 801-235-9141 Cell: 801-319-3094 sschmidt(at)ussynthetic.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of H PAINE Subject: RV10-List: Pictures Are any construction pictures available of the wings that someone could email me? H Paine ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 01, 2005
From: "Phil White" <philwhite9(at)aol.com>
Subject: Re: Auto Pilot
Jesse: I've installed Tru-Trak's servo in the wing of my -10. I was originally looking at their Pictorial Pilot, but now read that they have gone one step further w/ ADI unit to be introduced at SnF. I await details and pricing eagerly. Don't need the electronics for at least a year, so... Phil #40220 in IL (wings done, fuse about 20%) > From: "Jesse Saint" <jesse(at)itecusa.org> > Subject: RV10-List: Auto Pilot > clamav-milter version 0.80j > on hestia > > > Are any of you planning on installing Auto Pilots in your RV-10's? If > so, what unit? Thanks. > > Jesse Saint ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Stein Bruch" <stein(at)steinair.com>
Subject: Re: Auto Pilot
Date: Mar 01, 2005
Sorry to say but that's just not true. The ADI instrument itself will be released shortly for that long list you waiting! The incorporation of that into an autopilot (ADI/Pilot) like the "Pictorial Pilot" which is the pictorial T&B with an autopilot in it isn't in the works as of yet. So, the ADI "pilot" from what I hear is quite a ways off--Probably not before OSH at best. That being said, there is really no reason to "wait" when it comes to TruTrak. They (and us) will gladly give you credit for your current purchase towards the upgrade when it is avaiable. This is fairly unique to TruTrak, but they've been standing behind it so far. For example, if you buy a standard Digiflight II with no VS or GPSS, you can upgrade it later for only the cost of the option. Also, you can buy your servos separate from the controller at no pricing penalty (at least from us) and buy the controller later. Just a small clarification on the ADI & incorporation of an autopilot. Cheers, Stein Bruch -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Phil White Subject: RV10-List: Re: Auto Pilot Jesse: I've installed Tru-Trak's servo in the wing of my -10. I was originally looking at their Pictorial Pilot, but now read that they have gone one step further w/ ADI unit to be introduced at SnF. I await details and pricing eagerly. Don't need the electronics for at least a year, so... Phil #40220 in IL (wings done, fuse about 20%) > From: "Jesse Saint" <jesse(at)itecusa.org> > Subject: RV10-List: Auto Pilot > clamav-milter version 0.80j > on hestia > > > Are any of you planning on installing Auto Pilots in your RV-10's? If > so, what unit? Thanks. > > Jesse Saint ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Richard Sipp" <rsipp(at)earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Pictures
Date: Mar 01, 2005
There are loads of pictures over on the Yahoo RV10 group files. Dick Sipp ----- Original Message ----- From: "H PAINE" <bluebird266(at)dslextreme.com> Subject: RV10-List: Pictures > > Are any construction pictures available of the wings that someone could > email me? > > H Paine > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 02, 2005
From: H PAINE <bluebird266(at)dslextreme.com>
Subject: PICTURES
Thanks everyone Tons of great pictures. I was amazed to see no jig fixtures other than little leading edge one, ahh the wonders of matched hole tooling. Harry ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: RE: [RV10] Practice kit or no?
Date: Mar 02, 2005
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
I can also highly recommend the Sportair RV Assembly workshop. I took the one in Denver and was very impressed. Besides, you build the Vans practice kit in the workshop. -----Original Message----- From: Tommy Norman [mailto:tie-norman(at)comcast.net] Subject: RE: [RV10] Practice kit or no? I would save your time and money. The SportAir class will teach you everything you need to get started. The plans are great on the -10. It is like putting together an oversized model. :) -----Original Message----- From: paulfolbrecht [mailto:paulfolbrecht(at)yahoo.com] Subject: [RV10] Practice kit or no? I'm wondering if I should bother with the Van's practice kit before I start with my tail or not. I'm taking the SportAir RV class, so my thinking was that that should be plenty to prepare me, and doing the practice kit as well is probably overkill. Thoughts? ________________________________________________________________________________
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: RE: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum
Date: Mar 02, 2005
There is always the Matronics List-serv. Personally, I've been cross posting to the RV-10 group on the Matronics list-serv in hopes to get that one moving a little better. Especially with the annoying "approval" delays we see in the yahoo group. -----Original Message----- From: Schmo [mailto:schmoboy(at)cox.net] Subject: RE: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum I'd hope he would not pull the plug and rather hand the "creator" title over to someone else. -Sean _____ From: townsetm [mailto:yooper(at)alum.mit.edu] Subject: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum I think Doug said he was going to pull the plug on this Yahoo group eventually, since he was the creator. I like the new forums because of the multiple threads. I don't have to keep reading about a sub-topic I'm not interested in . . . TDT --- In RV10(at)yahoogroups.com, "Rick Sked" wrote: > > Anyone considering slinking over to the Van's Airforce forum? Nice > format and saves me from going to two different pages a day. Didn't > think Doug would mind me asking since he has a hand in both. > > Rick S. > 40185 > Wings ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Schmo" <schmoboy(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: RE: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum
Date: Mar 02, 2005
Ya, I'm on that list also, which would be an excellent alternative to the Yahoo Group for us that like getting emails. _____ From: RV Builder (Michael Sausen) [mailto:rvbuilder(at)sausen.net] Subject: RE: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum There is always the Matronics List-serv. Personally, I've been cross posting to the RV-10 group on the Matronics list-serv in hopes to get that one moving a little better. Especially with the annoying "approval" delays we see in the yahoo group. -----Original Message----- From: Schmo [mailto:schmoboy(at)cox.net] Subject: RE: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum I'd hope he would not pull the plug and rather hand the "creator" title over to someone else. -Sean _____ From: townsetm [mailto:yooper(at)alum.mit.edu] Subject: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum I think Doug said he was going to pull the plug on this Yahoo group eventually, since he was the creator. I like the new forums because of the multiple threads. I don't have to keep reading about a sub-topic I'm not interested in . . . TDT --- In RV10(at)yahoogroups.com, "Rick Sked" wrote: > > Anyone considering slinking over to the Van's Airforce forum? Nice > format and saves me from going to two different pages a day. Didn't > think Doug would mind me asking since he has a hand in both. > > Rick S. > 40185 > Wings ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 02, 2005
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Re: Vans Airforce Forum
Listers, Of course, I'm on board with the migration to the Matronics Lists. Tell a friend! I just don't understand the attraction to those PHP-based web forums for serious discussions. They're great for tech support applications or where people just want to drivel on about nothing, but for serious discussions that may or may not be of long term interest, the email forum is the way to go. I really like the email distribution if for no other reason that it keeps me plugged into what's going on. I've found that web-based forums don't keep me coming back unless I have a specific question. I've built filters on my email application (Eudora) that automatically put all of the incoming List mail into specific email boxes with the click of a button. Best of all, via the web I can go back and search years worth of archives or just download the whole darn archive. Yahoo and PHP forums just don't offer that. The reason behind this potential "demise" of the Yahoo RV-10 list was exactly the reason I was concerned when Doug setup all the alternate RV lists on Yahoo. What happens to the list when he's not interested in running it any longer? What happens to all of the archives (such as they are)? I've been running the RV Lists here on Matronics for 15 years and the archives go back to the beginning. I've got a proven track record and I don't plan on going anywhere. I take the job of running the Matronics Lists *very* seriously and I hope it shows in the quality of service and availability. If Doug is contemplating abandoning the Yahoo Groups RV lists, then we really need to rally together to migrate everyone over to the Matronics lists. Its where it all started and where it ought to be! :-) Best regards, Matt Dralle At 07:05 PM 3/2/2005 Wednesday, you wrote: > >Ya, I'm on that list also, which would be an excellent alternative to the >Yahoo Group for us that like getting emails. > > _____ > >From: RV Builder (Michael Sausen) [mailto:rvbuilder(at)sausen.net] >To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com; RV10(at)yahoogroups.com >Subject: RE: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum > > >There is always the Matronics List-serv. Personally, I've been cross >posting to the RV-10 group on the Matronics list-serv in hopes to get >that one moving a little better. Especially with the annoying >"approval" delays we see in the yahoo group. > >-----Original Message----- >From: Schmo [mailto:schmoboy(at)cox.net] >To: RV10(at)yahoogroups.com >Subject: RE: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum > > >I'd hope he would not pull the plug and rather hand the "creator" title >over to someone else. > >-Sean > > _____ > >From: townsetm [mailto:yooper(at)alum.mit.edu] >To: RV10(at)yahoogroups.com >Subject: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum > > >I think Doug said he was going to pull the plug on this Yahoo group >eventually, since he was the creator. > >I like the new forums because of the multiple threads. I don't have >to keep reading about a sub-topic I'm not interested in . . . > >TDT > > >--- In RV10(at)yahoogroups.com, "Rick Sked" wrote: > > > > Anyone considering slinking over to the Van's Airforce forum? Nice > > format and saves me from going to two different pages a day. Didn't > > think Doug would mind me asking since he has a hand in both. > > > > Rick S. > > 40185 > > Wings > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Vans Airforce Forum
Date: Mar 02, 2005
From: "Condrey, Bob (US SSA)" <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com>
Got my vote! Bob -------------------------- -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com <owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com> Subject: RV10-List: Re: Vans Airforce Forum Listers, Of course, I'm on board with the migration to the Matronics Lists. Tell a friend! I just don't understand the attraction to those PHP-based web forums for serious discussions. They're great for tech support applications or where people just want to drivel on about nothing, but for serious discussions that may or may not be of long term interest, the email forum is the way to go. I really like the email distribution if for no other reason that it keeps me plugged into what's going on. I've found that web-based forums don't keep me coming back unless I have a specific question. I've built filters on my email application (Eudora) that automatically put all of the incoming List mail into specific email boxes with the click of a button. Best of all, via the web I can go back and search years worth of archives or just download the whole darn archive. Yahoo and PHP forums just don't offer that. The reason behind this potential "demise" of the Yahoo RV-10 list was exactly the reason I was concerned when Doug setup all the alternate RV lists on Yahoo. What happens to the list when he's not interested in running it any longer? What happens to all of the archives (such as they are)? I've been running the RV Lists here on Matronics for 15 years and the archives go back to the beginning. I've got a proven track record and I don't plan on going anywhere. I take the job of running the Matronics Lists *very* seriously and I hope it shows in the quality of service and availability. If Doug is contemplating abandoning the Yahoo Groups RV lists, then we really need to rally together to migrate everyone over to the Matronics lists. Its where it all started and where it ought to be! :-) Best regards, Matt Dralle At 07:05 PM 3/2/2005 Wednesday, you wrote: > >Ya, I'm on that list also, which would be an excellent alternative to the >Yahoo Group for us that like getting emails. > > _____ > >From: RV Builder (Michael Sausen) [mailto:rvbuilder(at)sausen.net] >To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com; RV10(at)yahoogroups.com >Subject: RE: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum > > >There is always the Matronics List-serv. Personally, I've been cross >posting to the RV-10 group on the Matronics list-serv in hopes to get >that one moving a little better. Especially with the annoying >"approval" delays we see in the yahoo group. > >-----Original Message----- >From: Schmo [mailto:schmoboy(at)cox.net] >To: RV10(at)yahoogroups.com >Subject: RE: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum > > >I'd hope he would not pull the plug and rather hand the "creator" title >over to someone else. > >-Sean > > _____ > >From: townsetm [mailto:yooper(at)alum.mit.edu] >To: RV10(at)yahoogroups.com >Subject: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum > > >I think Doug said he was going to pull the plug on this Yahoo group >eventually, since he was the creator. > >I like the new forums because of the multiple threads. I don't have >to keep reading about a sub-topic I'm not interested in . . . > >TDT > > >--- In RV10(at)yahoogroups.com, "Rick Sked" wrote: > > > > Anyone considering slinking over to the Van's Airforce forum? Nice > > format and saves me from going to two different pages a day. Didn't > > think Doug would mind me asking since he has a hand in both. > > > > Rick S. > > 40185 > > Wings > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Schmo" <schmoboy(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: Vans Airforce Forum
Date: Mar 02, 2005
2nd... -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Condrey, Bob (US SSA) Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Vans Airforce Forum Got my vote! Bob -------------------------- -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com Subject: RV10-List: Re: Vans Airforce Forum Listers, Of course, I'm on board with the migration to the Matronics Lists. Tell a friend! I just don't understand the attraction to those PHP-based web forums for serious discussions. They're great for tech support applications or where people just want to drivel on about nothing, but for serious discussions that may or may not be of long term interest, the email forum is the way to go. I really like the email distribution if for no other reason that it keeps me plugged into what's going on. I've found that web-based forums don't keep me coming back unless I have a specific question. I've built filters on my email application (Eudora) that automatically put all of the incoming List mail into specific email boxes with the click of a button. Best of all, via the web I can go back and search years worth of archives or just download the whole darn archive. Yahoo and PHP forums just don't offer that. The reason behind this potential "demise" of the Yahoo RV-10 list was exactly the reason I was concerned when Doug setup all the alternate RV lists on Yahoo. What happens to the list when he's not interested in running it any longer? What happens to all of the archives (such as they are)? I've been running the RV Lists here on Matronics for 15 years and the archives go back to the beginning. I've got a proven track record and I don't plan on going anywhere. I take the job of running the Matronics Lists *very* seriously and I hope it shows in the quality of service and availability. If Doug is contemplating abandoning the Yahoo Groups RV lists, then we really need to rally together to migrate everyone over to the Matronics lists. Its where it all started and where it ought to be! :-) Best regards, Matt Dralle At 07:05 PM 3/2/2005 Wednesday, you wrote: > >Ya, I'm on that list also, which would be an excellent alternative to the >Yahoo Group for us that like getting emails. > > _____ > >From: RV Builder (Michael Sausen) [mailto:rvbuilder(at)sausen.net] >To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com; RV10(at)yahoogroups.com >Subject: RE: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum > > >There is always the Matronics List-serv. Personally, I've been cross >posting to the RV-10 group on the Matronics list-serv in hopes to get >that one moving a little better. Especially with the annoying >"approval" delays we see in the yahoo group. > >-----Original Message----- >From: Schmo [mailto:schmoboy(at)cox.net] >To: RV10(at)yahoogroups.com >Subject: RE: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum > > >I'd hope he would not pull the plug and rather hand the "creator" title >over to someone else. > >-Sean > > _____ > >From: townsetm [mailto:yooper(at)alum.mit.edu] >To: RV10(at)yahoogroups.com >Subject: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum > > >I think Doug said he was going to pull the plug on this Yahoo group >eventually, since he was the creator. > >I like the new forums because of the multiple threads. I don't have >to keep reading about a sub-topic I'm not interested in . . . > >TDT > > >--- In RV10(at)yahoogroups.com, "Rick Sked" wrote: > > > > Anyone considering slinking over to the Van's Airforce forum? Nice > > format and saves me from going to two different pages a day. Didn't > > think Doug would mind me asking since he has a hand in both. > > > > Rick S. > > 40185 > > Wings > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 02, 2005
From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com>
Subject: Re: Vans Airforce Forum
Yeah Matt, I do like some of the capabilities....but the thing that stinks is that mongo footer at the bottom of each post. I count over 20 lines of instructions at the bottom of each post. If that was turned off, I'd probably be migrating to yours....but even though yahoo has an annoying footer, I'd have to say, it's not as annoying as yours. Beyond that though, I'd be in full support. I'm an email only forum reader. Like you said, the PHP-based sites are something you visit when you only have a specific question. I'd absolutely never follow one on a daily basis. Besides that, I work in a large corporation...web use is tracked. My email box can fill up all day though. Tim Matt Dralle wrote: > > Listers, > > Of course, I'm on board with the migration to the Matronics Lists. Tell a > friend! I just don't understand the attraction to those PHP-based web > forums for serious discussions. They're great for tech support > applications or where people just want to drivel on about nothing, but for > serious discussions that may or may not be of long term interest, the email > forum is the way to go. I really like the email distribution if for no > other reason that it keeps me plugged into what's going on. I've found > that web-based forums don't keep me coming back unless I have a specific > question. I've built filters on my email application (Eudora) that > automatically put all of the incoming List mail into specific email boxes > with the click of a button. Best of all, via the web I can go back and > search years worth of archives or just download the whole darn > archive. Yahoo and PHP forums just don't offer that. > > The reason behind this potential "demise" of the Yahoo RV-10 list was > exactly the reason I was concerned when Doug setup all the alternate RV > lists on Yahoo. What happens to the list when he's not interested in > running it any longer? What happens to all of the archives (such as they > are)? > > I've been running the RV Lists here on Matronics for 15 years and the > archives go back to the beginning. I've got a proven track record and I > don't plan on going anywhere. I take the job of running the Matronics > Lists *very* seriously and I hope it shows in the quality of service and > availability. If Doug is contemplating abandoning the Yahoo Groups RV > lists, then we really need to rally together to migrate everyone over to > the Matronics lists. Its where it all started and where it ought to be! :-) > > Best regards, > > Matt Dralle > > > At 07:05 PM 3/2/2005 Wednesday, you wrote: > >> >>Ya, I'm on that list also, which would be an excellent alternative to the >>Yahoo Group for us that like getting emails. >> >> _____ >> >>From: RV Builder (Michael Sausen) [mailto:rvbuilder(at)sausen.net] >>To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com; RV10(at)yahoogroups.com >>Subject: RE: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum >> >> >>There is always the Matronics List-serv. Personally, I've been cross >>posting to the RV-10 group on the Matronics list-serv in hopes to get >>that one moving a little better. Especially with the annoying >>"approval" delays we see in the yahoo group. >> >>-----Original Message----- >>From: Schmo [mailto:schmoboy(at)cox.net] >>To: RV10(at)yahoogroups.com >>Subject: RE: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum >> >> >>I'd hope he would not pull the plug and rather hand the "creator" title >>over to someone else. >> >>-Sean >> >> _____ >> >>From: townsetm [mailto:yooper(at)alum.mit.edu] >>To: RV10(at)yahoogroups.com >>Subject: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum >> >> >>I think Doug said he was going to pull the plug on this Yahoo group >>eventually, since he was the creator. >> >>I like the new forums because of the multiple threads. I don't have >>to keep reading about a sub-topic I'm not interested in . . . >> >>TDT >> >> >>--- In RV10(at)yahoogroups.com, "Rick Sked" wrote: >> >>>Anyone considering slinking over to the Van's Airforce forum? Nice >>>format and saves me from going to two different pages a day. Didn't >>>think Doug would mind me asking since he has a hand in both. >>> >>>Rick S. >>>40185 >>>Wings >> >> ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 02, 2005
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Re: Vans Airforce Forum
Thanks for the feedback, Tim. It is appreciated. The problem is that HUGE footer was born out of necessity. As it is, I still get at least a couple of emails a day asking, "how do I unsubscribe?", "how do I search the archive?", "where's the FAQ?"... It serves a very real purpose, unlike the most of the footer on the Yahoo lists. Perhaps I could trim it down or maybe just put a single link with a web page that listed all of the options. That sounds great, but is it really the right answer? I just don't know. Would others miss the utility of having the links at their finger tips? Can you describe exactly what bothers you about the current footer, really? For me in Eudora, unless I scroll all the way down to the bottom of the message, I most of the time don't even notice it. Really I'm open on this topic. I could go either way. What is other people's opinion? Before you answer, think about how handy it is having all of the major List tools just a click away at every message. Still, maybe a single link that takes you to a page with all of the links would be just as good...? Your Listmister Matt Dralle At 07:56 PM 3/2/2005 Wednesday, Tim Olson wrote: > >Yeah Matt, I do like some of the capabilities....but the thing that >stinks is that mongo footer at the bottom of each post. I count over >20 lines of instructions at the bottom of each post. If that was >turned off, I'd probably be migrating to yours....but even though >yahoo has an annoying footer, I'd have to say, it's not as annoying >as yours. Beyond that though, I'd be in full support. I'm an email >only forum reader. Like you said, the PHP-based sites are something >you visit when you only have a specific question. I'd absolutely >never follow one on a daily basis. Besides that, I work in a large >corporation...web use is tracked. My email box can fill up all >day though. > >Tim > > >Matt Dralle wrote: > > > > Listers, > > > > Of course, I'm on board with the migration to the Matronics Lists. Tell a > > friend! I just don't understand the attraction to those PHP-based web > > forums for serious discussions. They're great for tech support > > applications or where people just want to drivel on about nothing, but for > > serious discussions that may or may not be of long term interest, the > email > > forum is the way to go. I really like the email distribution if for no > > other reason that it keeps me plugged into what's going on. I've found > > that web-based forums don't keep me coming back unless I have a specific > > question. I've built filters on my email application (Eudora) that > > automatically put all of the incoming List mail into specific email boxes > > with the click of a button. Best of all, via the web I can go back and > > search years worth of archives or just download the whole darn > > archive. Yahoo and PHP forums just don't offer that. > > > > The reason behind this potential "demise" of the Yahoo RV-10 list was > > exactly the reason I was concerned when Doug setup all the alternate RV > > lists on Yahoo. What happens to the list when he's not interested in > > running it any longer? What happens to all of the archives (such as they > > are)? > > > > I've been running the RV Lists here on Matronics for 15 years and the > > archives go back to the beginning. I've got a proven track record and I > > don't plan on going anywhere. I take the job of running the Matronics > > Lists *very* seriously and I hope it shows in the quality of service and > > availability. If Doug is contemplating abandoning the Yahoo Groups RV > > lists, then we really need to rally together to migrate everyone over to > > the Matronics lists. Its where it all started and where it ought to > be! :-) > > > > Best regards, > > > > Matt Dralle > > > > > > At 07:05 PM 3/2/2005 Wednesday, you wrote: > > > >> > >>Ya, I'm on that list also, which would be an excellent alternative to the > >>Yahoo Group for us that like getting emails. > >> > >> _____ > >> > >>From: RV Builder (Michael Sausen) [mailto:rvbuilder(at)sausen.net] > >>To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com; RV10(at)yahoogroups.com > >>Subject: RE: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum > >> > >> > >>There is always the Matronics List-serv. Personally, I've been cross > >>posting to the RV-10 group on the Matronics list-serv in hopes to get > >>that one moving a little better. Especially with the annoying > >>"approval" delays we see in the yahoo group. > >> > >>-----Original Message----- > >>From: Schmo [mailto:schmoboy(at)cox.net] > >>To: RV10(at)yahoogroups.com > >>Subject: RE: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum > >> > >> > >>I'd hope he would not pull the plug and rather hand the "creator" title > >>over to someone else. > >> > >>-Sean > >> > >> _____ > >> > >>From: townsetm [mailto:yooper(at)alum.mit.edu] > >>To: RV10(at)yahoogroups.com > >>Subject: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum > >> > >> > >>I think Doug said he was going to pull the plug on this Yahoo group > >>eventually, since he was the creator. > >> > >>I like the new forums because of the multiple threads. I don't have > >>to keep reading about a sub-topic I'm not interested in . . . > >> > >>TDT > >> > >> > >>--- In RV10(at)yahoogroups.com, "Rick Sked" wrote: > >> > >>>Anyone considering slinking over to the Van's Airforce forum? Nice > >>>format and saves me from going to two different pages a day. Didn't > >>>think Doug would mind me asking since he has a hand in both. > >>> > >>>Rick S. > >>>40185 > >>>Wings > >> > >> ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 02, 2005
From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com>
Subject: Re: Vans Airforce Forum
Talk about customer service....man that was a quick reply, Matt! :) I've been on tons of lists, and yeah, we get the people asking "how do I unsubscribe?" , or saying "PLEASE unsubscribe me". That happens everywhere, and managing a ton of lists like you do can cause the headaches I'm sure. I was thinking the same thing as you mentioned....a SINGLE link that says something like "For assistance in unsubscribing, posting, or any other services, click this link" (or send an email to this address) One link ought to be enough. My problem with it is that it's unsightly, and it wastes space. Space is a very real concern if you read a few lists like I do: Musketeer, local EAA, MN Wing RV, RV10@yahoo, RV-10Matronics, GRT_EFIS, Aeroelectric, and even a handful more. In fact, if you notice below, when I replied to this email, it kept the footers of everything from yahoogroups, your email footer, AVG virus scans, and the matronics list instructions. I'm sure people call me long-winded, but hey, the footer garbage in this email is longer than the text! It isn't just here that bothers me....every day, working in the healthcare industry, I email back and forth with other healthcare professionals. When I send out, our stinkin' server tags on a lengthy privacy notice. When I get their email back, it has their notice. After a few back and forth conversations, the footers are much more huge than the message. Most people do not take the time to trim out that garbage when they reply....I usually do. I just don't want to view unsightly long emails, and be party to propogating decreased bandwidth from junk footers, AND, increase my mail programs space usage which is already hundreds of Mb Big. I know you said "think about how handy it is having those links..." but you know what, I've never once had a reason to use one, and can't imagine a time in the next year when I will. I stand by my statement that the ONLY reason I'm not 100% behind you, and am still committed to yahoo, is that huge stinkin' footer. I even donated to your list...just because it seemed like a good thing to do for the RV-10 community. (Not that I expect that to influence anything) Too bad you can't make that footer an optional thing on a per-user basis. That would be ideal. It's a great service, and you run it very respectably. It will be the place I'd go if Yahoo got too bad. If we had to go to PHP forums though, I think I'd probably just drop out of the general discussion community altogether...I'd probably get more building done that way. :) Tim RV-10 #40170 Matt Dralle wrote: > > Thanks for the feedback, Tim. It is appreciated. The problem is that > HUGE footer was born out of necessity. As it is, I still get at least a > couple of emails a day asking, "how do I unsubscribe?", "how do I search > the archive?", "where's the FAQ?"... It serves a very real purpose, > unlike the most of the footer on the Yahoo lists. > > Perhaps I could trim it down or maybe just put a single link with a web > page that listed all of the options. That sounds great, but is it > really the right answer? I just don't know. Would others miss the > utility of having the links at their finger tips? > > Can you describe exactly what bothers you about the current footer, > really? For me in Eudora, unless I scroll all the way down to the > bottom of the message, I most of the time don't even notice it. > > Really I'm open on this topic. I could go either way. What is other > people's opinion? Before you answer, think about how handy it is having > all of the major List tools just a click away at every message. Still, > maybe a single link that takes you to a page with all of the links would > be just as good...? > > Your Listmister > Matt Dralle > > > At 07:56 PM 3/2/2005 Wednesday, Tim Olson wrote: > >> >> Yeah Matt, I do like some of the capabilities....but the thing that >> stinks is that mongo footer at the bottom of each post. I count over >> 20 lines of instructions at the bottom of each post. If that was >> turned off, I'd probably be migrating to yours....but even though >> yahoo has an annoying footer, I'd have to say, it's not as annoying >> as yours. Beyond that though, I'd be in full support. I'm an email >> only forum reader. Like you said, the PHP-based sites are something >> you visit when you only have a specific question. I'd absolutely >> never follow one on a daily basis. Besides that, I work in a large >> corporation...web use is tracked. My email box can fill up all >> day though. >> >> Tim >> >> >> Matt Dralle wrote: >> > >> > Listers, >> > >> > Of course, I'm on board with the migration to the Matronics Lists. >> Tell a >> > friend! I just don't understand the attraction to those PHP-based web >> > forums for serious discussions. They're great for tech support >> > applications or where people just want to drivel on about nothing, >> but for >> > serious discussions that may or may not be of long term interest, >> the email >> > forum is the way to go. I really like the email distribution if for no >> > other reason that it keeps me plugged into what's going on. I've found >> > that web-based forums don't keep me coming back unless I have a >> specific >> > question. I've built filters on my email application (Eudora) that >> > automatically put all of the incoming List mail into specific email >> boxes >> > with the click of a button. Best of all, via the web I can go back and >> > search years worth of archives or just download the whole darn >> > archive. Yahoo and PHP forums just don't offer that. >> > >> > The reason behind this potential "demise" of the Yahoo RV-10 list was >> > exactly the reason I was concerned when Doug setup all the alternate RV >> > lists on Yahoo. What happens to the list when he's not interested in >> > running it any longer? What happens to all of the archives (such as >> they >> > are)? >> > >> > I've been running the RV Lists here on Matronics for 15 years and the >> > archives go back to the beginning. I've got a proven track record >> and I >> > don't plan on going anywhere. I take the job of running the Matronics >> > Lists *very* seriously and I hope it shows in the quality of service >> and >> > availability. If Doug is contemplating abandoning the Yahoo Groups RV >> > lists, then we really need to rally together to migrate everyone >> over to >> > the Matronics lists. Its where it all started and where it ought to >> be! :-) >> > >> > Best regards, >> > >> > Matt Dralle >> > >> > >> > At 07:05 PM 3/2/2005 Wednesday, you wrote: >> > >> >> >> >>Ya, I'm on that list also, which would be an excellent alternative >> to the >> >>Yahoo Group for us that like getting emails. >> >> >> >> _____ >> >> >> >>From: RV Builder (Michael Sausen) [mailto:rvbuilder(at)sausen.net] >> >>To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com; RV10(at)yahoogroups.com >> >>Subject: RE: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum >> >> >> >> >> >>There is always the Matronics List-serv. Personally, I've been cross >> >>posting to the RV-10 group on the Matronics list-serv in hopes to get >> >>that one moving a little better. Especially with the annoying >> >>"approval" delays we see in the yahoo group. >> >> >> >>-----Original Message----- >> >>From: Schmo [mailto:schmoboy(at)cox.net] >> >>To: RV10(at)yahoogroups.com >> >>Subject: RE: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum >> >> >> >> >> >>I'd hope he would not pull the plug and rather hand the "creator" title >> >>over to someone else. >> >> >> >>-Sean >> >> >> >> _____ >> >> >> >>From: townsetm [mailto:yooper(at)alum.mit.edu] >> >>To: RV10(at)yahoogroups.com >> >>Subject: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum >> >> >> >> >> >>I think Doug said he was going to pull the plug on this Yahoo group >> >>eventually, since he was the creator. >> >> >> >>I like the new forums because of the multiple threads. I don't have >> >>to keep reading about a sub-topic I'm not interested in . . . >> >> >> >>TDT >> >> >> >> >> >>--- In RV10(at)yahoogroups.com, "Rick Sked" wrote: >> >> >> >>>Anyone considering slinking over to the Van's Airforce forum? Nice >> >>>format and saves me from going to two different pages a day. Didn't >> >>>think Doug would mind me asking since he has a hand in both. >> >>> >> >>>Rick S. >> >>>40185 >> >>>Wings >> >> >> >> ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Vans Airforce Forum
Date: Mar 03, 2005
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
I think that the single link to a web page would be an excellent solution! Michael -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Matt Dralle Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Vans Airforce Forum Thanks for the feedback, Tim. It is appreciated. The problem is that HUGE footer was born out of necessity. As it is, I still get at least a couple of emails a day asking, "how do I unsubscribe?", "how do I search the archive?", "where's the FAQ?"... It serves a very real purpose, unlike the most of the footer on the Yahoo lists. Perhaps I could trim it down or maybe just put a single link with a web page that listed all of the options. That sounds great, but is it really the right answer? I just don't know. Would others miss the utility of having the links at their finger tips? Can you describe exactly what bothers you about the current footer, really? For me in Eudora, unless I scroll all the way down to the bottom of the message, I most of the time don't even notice it. Really I'm open on this topic. I could go either way. What is other people's opinion? Before you answer, think about how handy it is having all of the major List tools just a click away at every message. Still, maybe a single link that takes you to a page with all of the links would be just as good...? Your Listmister Matt Dralle At 07:56 PM 3/2/2005 Wednesday, Tim Olson wrote: > >Yeah Matt, I do like some of the capabilities....but the thing that >stinks is that mongo footer at the bottom of each post. I count over >20 lines of instructions at the bottom of each post. If that was >turned off, I'd probably be migrating to yours....but even though yahoo >has an annoying footer, I'd have to say, it's not as annoying as yours. >Beyond that though, I'd be in full support. I'm an email only forum >reader. Like you said, the PHP-based sites are something you visit >when you only have a specific question. I'd absolutely never follow >one on a daily basis. Besides that, I work in a large >corporation...web use is tracked. My email box can fill up all day >though. > >Tim > > >Matt Dralle wrote: > > > > Listers, > > > > Of course, I'm on board with the migration to the Matronics Lists. > > Tell a friend! I just don't understand the attraction to those > > PHP-based web forums for serious discussions. They're great for > > tech support applications or where people just want to drivel on > > about nothing, but for serious discussions that may or may not be of > > long term interest, the > email > > forum is the way to go. I really like the email distribution if for > > no other reason that it keeps me plugged into what's going on. I've > > found that web-based forums don't keep me coming back unless I have > > a specific question. I've built filters on my email application > > (Eudora) that automatically put all of the incoming List mail into > > specific email boxes with the click of a button. Best of all, via > > the web I can go back and search years worth of archives or just > > download the whole darn archive. Yahoo and PHP forums just don't offer that. > > > > The reason behind this potential "demise" of the Yahoo RV-10 list > > was exactly the reason I was concerned when Doug setup all the > > alternate RV lists on Yahoo. What happens to the list when he's not > > interested in running it any longer? What happens to all of the > > archives (such as they are)? > > > > I've been running the RV Lists here on Matronics for 15 years and > > the archives go back to the beginning. I've got a proven track > > record and I don't plan on going anywhere. I take the job of > > running the Matronics Lists *very* seriously and I hope it shows in > > the quality of service and availability. If Doug is contemplating > > abandoning the Yahoo Groups RV lists, then we really need to rally > > together to migrate everyone over to the Matronics lists. Its where > > it all started and where it ought to > be! :-) > > > > Best regards, > > > > Matt Dralle > > > > > > At 07:05 PM 3/2/2005 Wednesday, you wrote: > > > >> > >>Ya, I'm on that list also, which would be an excellent alternative > >>to the Yahoo Group for us that like getting emails. > >> > >> _____ > >> > >>From: RV Builder (Michael Sausen) [mailto:rvbuilder(at)sausen.net] > >>To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com; RV10(at)yahoogroups.com > >>Subject: RE: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum > >> > >> > >>There is always the Matronics List-serv. Personally, I've been > >>cross posting to the RV-10 group on the Matronics list-serv in hopes > >>to get that one moving a little better. Especially with the > >>annoying "approval" delays we see in the yahoo group. > >> > >>-----Original Message----- > >>From: Schmo [mailto:schmoboy(at)cox.net] > >>To: RV10(at)yahoogroups.com > >>Subject: RE: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum > >> > >> > >>I'd hope he would not pull the plug and rather hand the "creator" > >>title over to someone else. > >> > >>-Sean > >> > >> _____ > >> > >>From: townsetm [mailto:yooper(at)alum.mit.edu] > >>To: RV10(at)yahoogroups.com > >>Subject: [RV10] Re: Vans Airforce Forum > >> > >> > >>I think Doug said he was going to pull the plug on this Yahoo group > >>eventually, since he was the creator. > >> > >>I like the new forums because of the multiple threads. I don't have > >>to keep reading about a sub-topic I'm not interested in . . . > >> > >>TDT > >> > >> > >>--- In RV10(at)yahoogroups.com, "Rick Sked" wrote: > >> > >>>Anyone considering slinking over to the Van's Airforce forum? Nice > >>>format and saves me from going to two different pages a day. Didn't > >>>think Doug would mind me asking since he has a hand in both. > >>> > >>>Rick S. > >>>40185 > >>>Wings > >> > >> ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Cory Emberson" <bootless(at)earthlink.net>
Subject: Builder Feedback Requested for Kitplanes Article (Alternative
Engines)
Date: Mar 03, 2005
Hello everyone, I've subscribed (quietly) to this list for a little more than a year, and would like to hear from you if you're a builder who has successfully installed and flown an alternative engine in your plane. I'm writing a builder's roundup for Kitplanes magazine, and am looking for an installation that's flown for a minimum of 150 hours, and is currently flying. For the builders that we profile, the magazine will also be able to pay you $100 for the write-up. We would also need at least 2-3 good photos, including a close-up of the engine and an overall shot of the aircraft. Additional photos would be great, and all photos will be returned. If you have digital photos, it is very important that they be high-resolution, at least 300 dpi. I have a list of specific areas to address if you'd like to participate, but we can handle that off-line. Please feel free to contact me off-line at: cory @ lightspeededit.com (remove the spaces - my anti-spam protection) or reply offline to my list email address. I have a rather short deadline, so if you're able to contact me as soon as you're able, I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you so much! best, Cory Emberson ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Cory Emberson" <bootless(at)earthlink.net>
Subject: Builder Feedback Requested for Kitplanes Article (Alternative
Engines)
Date: Mar 03, 2005
To all - I received a very kind email from Dan Lloyd, letting me know that there were no customer-built RV-10s just yet. Sorry about that! best, Cory ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 03, 2005
From: Larry <LarryRosen(at)comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Vans Airforce Forum
I read all the groups I belong to in digest form. When people do not trim the emails and leave everything attached my finger on the mouse wheel begins to ache. :-} Only a minor gripe. Larry Rosen RV-10 #356 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Jesse Saint" <jesse(at)itecusa.org>
Subject: Finishing Kit
Date: Mar 04, 2005
clamav-milter version 0.80j on apollo Is anybody expecting to receive a finishing kit in March for the RV-10 that isn't ready for it and may be interested in switching for a "first week of April" shipping date? Just a long shot, but we are going to be hurting for it if it doesn't come until April. Thanks guys! Jesse Saint I-TEC, Inc. jesse(at)itecusa.org www.itecusa.org W: 352-465-4545 C: 352-427-0285 F: 815-377-3694 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Alodine Powder Supplier?
Date: Mar 08, 2005
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
All, I'm trying to find a distributor that will sell about a pound of Alodine in it's powdered form. It goes by either Alodine 1200s or Iridite 14-2. I don't see the point of paying the large amount of extra dollars, not to mention hazmat handling charges, for water. Trying to find a distributor is turning out to be much more difficult than I expected. None seem to want to deal in small quantities and none of the local paint supply houses carry it, or they have it in liquid and charge more than AS and Wicks. BTW, I'm in the DFW area. Thanks, Michael Sausen ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Yard Store rebuilt squeeze *caution*
Date: Mar 09, 2005
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
All, This is my own fault for assuming but I wanted to pass it along anyway to anyone considering getting a pneumatic squeeze. Be sure they have an adjustable set holder. The item "12310 Rebuilt C Squeeze" The Yard Store carries doesn't have one and when I called they just said that if it does they will list it in the description. My only experience has been with adjustable so I didn't even know that it could have a fixed holder They didn't really seem to care when I mentioned that they should say that it isn't adjustable on the website. They did offer a refund if I sent it back at my expense. My solution was to take the adjustable one out of my hand squeeze. Just wanted everyone to be mindful when dealing with them that they need to not assume anything. They didn't cheat me but they didn't exactly seem to care that I wasn't happy. Michael Sausen RV-10 40352 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: RE: RV-List: Re: Yard Store rebuilt squeeze *caution*
Date: Mar 09, 2005
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
As I said, I don't feel that I was cheated and I'm not saying that they did anything wrong. The caution is merely to new builders that might not know the difference. My only experience with squeezers was that they were adjustable so I had no idea. My new hand squeeze from Avery was adjustable. Sub $300 for a pneumatic squeeze is a good deal no matter how you look at it, I just would have like to have known about the lack of adjustment so I could have ordered one with it. That's why I posted, so other people would know. BTW, their pneumatic cleco squeeze is great! But stay away from the individual oilers for $5, they leak into the line when not in use. Michael -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Richard Scott Subject: RV-List: Re: Yard Store rebuilt squeeze *caution* --> RV-List message posted by: Richard Scott Neither Avery nor Cleaveland indicate that an adjustable set holder comes with their squeezer and they both sell one separately, suggesting theirs also come with fixed set holders. I don't see any difference with The Yard. Maybe they could have been more understanding about your mistake, but it appears to me that is was your mistake. The Yard folks have always given me good service and on one occasion adjusted their price to me to meet the competition's price. Also, their shipping cost on small items is a better deal, as they charge only actual cost. You may also note that their price was almost $200 cheaper than that charged by Clear Air Tools http://clearairtools.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=CA &Category_Code=PRS for their rebuilt squeezers, so you got a pretty good deal. BTW, when you want additional yokes, Clear Air seems to have the best deals. Richard Scott RV-9A Wings ________________________________________________________________________________
From: LessDragProd(at)aol.com
Date: Mar 14, 2005
Subject: RV-10 MT Propeller group buy
Hi All, Van's Aircraft has the RV-10 MT Propeller for the Lycoming 540 engine listed in the new products portion of their online catalog. MTV-12-B/193-53 List price for this propeller is $9,380. Van's is offering it for $8,060. As part of a group buy, I am offering the MTV-12-B/193-53 propeller and spinner for $7,100. If you are interested, please contact me directly for details. _LessDragProd(at)aol.com_ (mailto:LessDragProd(at)aol.com) Regards, Jim Ayers _LessDragProd(at)aol.com_ (mailto:LessDragProd(at)aol.com) Less Drag Products, Inc. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Tim Lewis" <Tim_Lewis(at)msm.umr.edu>
Date: Mar 14, 2005
Subject: RVers near Alice Springs, Australia?
Listers, I'll be in Alice Springs, Australia during March 6-22. Any RVers in the area care to get together? Tim Lewis -- Tim Lewis -- HEF (Manassas, VA) RV-6A N47TD -- 740 hrs RV-10 #40059 under construction ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: RE: [RV10] Re: Message approval by who ever
Date: Mar 20, 2005
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
Agreed. Personally I don't pay attention to the billboard at the bottom of Matt's list and don't feel it is any worse than the one Yahoo adds on the bottom. In a pure space sense, Yahoo's billboard is worse in my opinion. Doug's intention is to replace this medium with the Forums at some point in time. When I had a brief email exchange a couple weeks ago about this he had said that the max number of moderators is 3 and it was at that number. He didn't seem to interested in changing the moderators so it was left at that. Two things I want to add. Chuck is the most active moderator and the only one I have ever seen pipe up when this subject comes up so don't shoot the messenger. I personally thank him for taking the time to moderate the group. I also thank Doug for all the time he gives to the RV community. He's been an invaluable resource. That being said, I don't think he has the bandwidth to manage an active group such as this. Many of us have expressed our displeasure with the length of time it takes to get messages approved. Doug seems to have the impression that the groups have to be moderated in order to keep things civil and he's had experiences that back that up. Maybe it's his high profile that brings some of the hooligans (been a long time since I could use that word :-)) to his groups but I have yet to belong to a real-time group that can't manage it's own membership. Personally, I think it's his way of forcing us over to the Forums that are instantaneous. However, short of someone sleeping on their keyboard with a monkey that slaps them on the back of the head when a new message arrives, there is no way to keep things flowing with only 3 moderators. I'm willing to bet Doug would be more than happy to drop this group if he knew everyone was moving to another. We have a very viable alternative in Matt's list serv. It already hosts a dozen very active lists and is just as easy to use. I know Matt thought it would be a good alternative to have a single URL at the bottom of posts rather than the multiple but I don't know why he never implemented it. He usually lurks around this list so maybe he can answer that personally. The Mattronics lists also provide digest functionality for those that would rather have that. So the only way to get anything close to real-time posts is to move. I suggest that anyone who is not a member of the RV-10 Matronics list, go to http://www.matronics.com/subscribe/ and subscribe to it. My $0.99 Michael Sausen RV-10 40352 -----Original Message----- From: Sean Stephens [mailto:schmoboy(at)cox.net] Subject: Re: [RV10] Re: Message approval by who ever I third matronics. No moderation. I'm already subscribed to that list. I think Doug is planning on closing this Yahoo list eventually anyhow, so I'd suggest that those of us that prefer the email delivery mechanism start posting there. -Sean #40303 John W. Cox wrote: > > I second Tim's response on Matronics. They don't strip attachments, > they have a good search engine and the messages don't go stale waiting > for someone to screen content for compliance. > > > My review of two differing Matronics boards have always been great > except for the obvious billboard at the bottom which could be > accomplished with a single URL link. A comment Tim has already made > and has gone unheeded. The value of having quick URL links and > instant graphics and photos for reference should not be discounted to > builders. > > > John Cox - KUAO > > > _____ > > From: Tim Olson [mailto:tim(at)MyRV10.com] > Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 6:56 PM > To: RV10(at)yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [RV10] Re: Message approval by who ever > > > Actually, this is very much a live customer support facility. I feel > a duty to answer questions that people have, in return for my ability > to ask them when I need help too. It's a big shame that the forum > has to be so moderated. I was around all day long except for about > 2 hours. Constantly at my keyboard. If I had been moderating, I'd > have been able to approve messages at least hourly today. I think > since there's a 4 moderator limit, they should look at who they're > choosing to moderate on these weekend days. Perhaps there could be > 3 moderators and a rotated "open" spot for someone to fill each > weekend if they're going to be around. > > If we can't work this out, I say lets go to Matronics for our list, > and that's from someone who has been one of the biggest people in > favor of keeping it how it is. Sorry Mani, I know how you feel, man. > Tim > > Chuck Chappell wrote: > > > > Mani, > > > > I am sorry you had to wait 8-9 hours for a message approval and by > > all means if you like the other forum better that is what you should > > use. Some of us prefer the email method. > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John W. Cox" <johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com>
Subject: One Ping for Effect
Date: Mar 20, 2005
0.04 FORGED_IMS_TAGS IMS mailers can't send HTML in this format Switching over at 23:00Z, time now 18:48Z. Four hours and 12 minutes to go. Looking towards something more than just 0 messages on my daily RV-10 matronics reflector. Maybe we can put a smile on Mani's face this weekend. Matt hope you don't mind the traffic. Now I get to read Lancair and Yak posts just like RV-10. John W. Cox ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 20, 2005
From: Larry <LarryRosen(at)comcast.net>
Subject: Re: One Ping for Effect
I am here also, monitoring as usual, waiting for traffic. Larry John W. Cox wrote: > >Switching over at 23:00Z, time now 18:48Z. Four hours and 12 minutes to go. >Looking towards something more than just 0 messages on my daily RV-10 >matronics reflector. Maybe we can put a smile on Mani's face this weekend. >Matt hope you don't mind the traffic. Now I get to read Lancair and Yak >posts just like RV-10. > > >John W. Cox > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 20, 2005
From: Sean Stephens <schmoboy(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: One Ping for Effect
Ping Back... :) Works been bizzy, can't find time to finish my emp fairings before the wings get here in 8 weeks. :( -Sean #303 John W. Cox wrote: > >Switching over at 23:00Z, time now 18:48Z. Four hours and 12 minutes to go. >Looking towards something more than just 0 messages on my daily RV-10 >matronics reflector. Maybe we can put a smile on Mani's face this weekend. >Matt hope you don't mind the traffic. Now I get to read Lancair and Yak >posts just like RV-10. > > >John W. Cox > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 20, 2005
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: New Feature Requests Added To RV10-List!!
Dear RV10-Listers! At the request of Tim Olson and other on the RV10-List at Matronics and the RV10 forum at YahooGroups, I have made some modifications to the operation of the RV10-List. Of particular interest to folks on this list is the significant trimming of the usual banner at the bottom of each post. You'll notice that I've dropped it down to a single URL link now that redirects to a new web page that contains all of the usual links to the Search Engine, List Browse, Photoshare, etc. Hopefully everyone will like the new, svelter banner! Another new feature I've added specifically to the RV10-List, is the ability to post a limited number of file types along with the messages. The currently supported enclosure types include "vcf, jpg, gif, txt, xls, pdf, and doc". When one of these file types are included along with a List Message, the enclosure will be forwarded to everyone on the List, but it is important to note that it will *not* be included in the Archive file. Only the plain-text portion of the message will be appended to the Archive. Here is a sample .jpg photo enclosure: [] Finally, I just want to confirm that there is currently no form of moderation on any of the Matronics Email Lisst, and want to state that I don't personally believe in it. We are all adults here and we are all quite capable of moderating ourselves and what we post for public perusal. I want to make this List what you guys want it to be (within reason, of course), so please let me know if you would like to see new features or operational modes. Welcome! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 20, 2005
From: Sean Stephens <schmoboy(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: New Feature Requests Added To RV10-List!!
groups. Keep up the good work. We all appreciate your willingness to field requests. -Sean #40303 Matt Dralle wrote: > > > Dear RV10-Listers! > > At the request of Tim Olson and other on the RV10-List at Matronics > and the RV10 forum at YahooGroups, I have made some modifications to > the operation of the RV10-List. Of particular interest to folks on > this list is the significant trimming of the usual banner at the > bottom of each post. You'll notice that I've dropped it down to a > single URL link now that redirects to a new web page that contains all > of the usual links to the Search Engine, List Browse, Photoshare, > etc. Hopefully everyone will like the new, svelter banner! > > Another new feature I've added specifically to the RV10-List, is the > ability to post a limited number of file types along with the > messages. The currently supported enclosure types include "vcf, jpg, > gif, txt, xls, pdf, and doc". When one of these file types are > included along with a List Message, the enclosure will be forwarded to > everyone on the List, but it is important to note that it will *not* > be included in the Archive file. Only the plain-text portion of the > message will be appended to the Archive. Here is a sample .jpg photo > enclosure: > > [] > > Finally, I just want to confirm that there is currently no form of > moderation on any of the Matronics Email Lisst, and want to state that > I don't personally believe in it. We are all adults here and we are > all quite capable of moderating ourselves and what we post for public > perusal. > > I want to make this List what you guys want it to be (within reason, > of course), so please let me know if you would like to see new > features or operational modes. > > Welcome! > > Matt Dralle > Matronics Email List Administrator > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: New Feature Requests Added To RV10-List!!
Date: Mar 20, 2005
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
Matt, That's great. I'm glad to see that someone is flexible around here. ;-) Look forward to seeing the list membership grow. Michael ________________________________ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Matt Dralle Subject: RV10-List: New Feature Requests Added To RV10-List!! Dear RV10-Listers! At the request of Tim Olson and other on the RV10-List at Matronics and the RV10 forum at YahooGroups, I have made some modifications to the operation of the RV10-List. Of particular interest to folks on this list is the significant trimming of the usual banner at the bottom of each post. You'll notice that I've dropped it down to a single URL link now that redirects to a new web page that contains all of the usual links to the Search Engine, List Browse, Photoshare, etc. Hopefully everyone will like the new, svelter banner! Another new feature I've added specifically to the RV10-List, is the ability to post a limited number of file types along with the messages. The currently supported enclosure types include "vcf, jpg, gif, txt, xls, pdf, and doc". When one of these file types are included along with a List Message, the enclosure will be forwarded to everyone on the List, but it is important to note that it will *not* be included in the Archive file. Only the plain-text portion of the message will be appended to the Archive. Here is a sample .jpg photo enclosure: Finally, I just want to confirm that there is currently no form of moderation on any of the Matronics Email Lisst, and want to state that I don't personally believe in it. We are all adults here and we are all quite capable of moderating ourselves and what we post for public perusal. I want to make this List what you guys want it to be (within reason, of course), so please let me know if you would like to see new features or operational modes. Welcome! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John W. Cox" <johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com>
Subject: New Feature Requests Added To RV10-List!!
Date: Mar 20, 2005
Matt, count me in next year when you do your annual request for contributions. Your response to our requests is encouraging.... And for most posters, they don't know you flew in a Red Star CJ-6 but was glad to see you wearing the GIB chute. John _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of RV Builder (Michael Sausen) Subject: RE: RV10-List: New Feature Requests Added To RV10-List!! Matt, That's great. I'm glad to see that someone is flexible around here. ;-) Look forward to seeing the list membership grow. Michael _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Matt Dralle Subject: RV10-List: New Feature Requests Added To RV10-List!! Dear RV10-Listers! At the request of Tim Olson and other on the RV10-List at Matronics and the RV10 forum at YahooGroups, I have made some modifications to the operation of the RV10-List. Of particular interest to folks on this list is the significant trimming of the usual banner at the bottom of each post. You'll notice that I've dropped it down to a single URL link now that redirects to a new web page that contains all of the usual links to the Search Engine, List Browse, Photoshare, etc. Hopefully everyone will like the new, svelter banner! Another new feature I've added specifically to the RV10-List, is the ability to post a limited number of file types along with the messages. The currently supported enclosure types include "vcf, jpg, gif, txt, xls, pdf, and doc". When one of these file types are included along with a List Message, the enclosure will be forwarded to everyone on the List, but it is important to note that it will *not* be included in the Archive file. Only the plain-text portion of the message will be appended to the Archive. Here is a sample .jpg photo enclosure: [] Finally, I just want to confirm that there is currently no form of moderation on any of the Matronics Email Lisst, and want to state that I don't personally believe in it. We are all adults here and we are all quite capable of moderating ourselves and what we post for public perusal. I want to make this List what you guys want it to be (within reason, of course), so please let me know if you would like to see new features or operational modes. Welcome! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator Matt, count me in next year when you do your annual request for contributions. Your response to our requests is encouraging.... And for most posters, they don't know you flew in a Red Star CJ-6 but was glad to see you wearing the GIB chute. John From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of RV Builder (Michael Sausen) PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: New Feature Requests Added To RV10-List!! Matt, That's great. I'm glad to see that someone is flexible around here. ;-) Look forward to seeing the list membership grow. Michael

From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Matt Dralle PM Subject: RV10-List: New Feature Requests Added To RV10-List!!

Dear RV10-Listers! At the request of Tim Olson and other on the RV10-List at Matronics and the RV10 forum at YahooGroups, I have made some modifications to the operation of the RV10-List. Of particular interest to folks on this list is the significant trimming of the usual banner at the bottom of each post. You'll notice that I've dropped it down to a single URL link now that redirects to a new web page that contains all of the usual links to the Search Engine, List Browse, Photoshare, etc. Hopefully everyone will like the new, svelter banner! Another new feature I've added specifically to the RV10-List, is the ability to post a limited number of file types along with the messages. The currently supported enclosure types include vcf, jpg, gif, txt, xls, pdf, and doc. When one of these file types are included along with a List Message, the enclosure will be forwarded to everyone on the List, but it is important to note that it will *not* be included in the Archive file. Only the plain-text portion of the message will be appended to the Archive. Here is a sample .jpg photo enclosure: [] Finally, I just want to confirm that there is currently no form of moderation on any of the Matronics Email Lisst, and want to state that I don't personally believe in it. We are all adults here and we are all quite capable of moderating ourselves and what we post for public perusal. I want to make this List what you guys want it to be (within reason, of course), so please let me know if you would like to see new features or operational modes. Welcome! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 20, 2005
From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com>
Subject: IMPORTANT: Moving to Matronics as RV-10 list home
Hi all, especially members of the RV10(at)yahoogroups.com list. With the recent re-statement of moderation policies on the Yahoogroups list, and the rehash of the "stay or go" debate, I wanted to annouce that I now verified that we have sufficient momentum to make the switch to the Matronics RV10-List. http://www.matronics.com/subscription/ Before you read on, note that this is not a battle or war of any kind. Most people universally agree that the annoyances of yahoo hinder it's value, but the moderation issue, along with some of the new Matronics improvements, have just brought the momentum to change, and it's time to cut the cord on yahoo and move on. In addition, Matt Dralle has done some work as well, to make Matronics more pleasant for us. We'll now have limited attachment posting abilities, and the mongo footer is also shortened. Matronics should serve as a good, searchable archive of past posts, and I'm sure that it will now make a fantastic replacement for the yahoogroups list. The Yahoogroups list will not necessarily be totally abandoned. I have talked to some long-term members and most of us will continue to monitor the Yahoogroups list, but when a question is posed to the list, a response will be made on the MATRONICS list. The yahoo list will possibly get a courtesy "see the reply at Matronics" posting to let the group know where it can see the information that was requested. This is to ensure that the majority of the "old" list, finds their way to the "new" list. **** For those users that I have not talked to personally, if you can do so, try to do your "real" posts to respond to any questions on the Matronics list, not here. If it's cross-posted, there will be more incentive to stay. We want to make this as clean a break as possible. In addition, for as long as available, the files and photos section of the Yahoogroups list may continue to be used by everyone if needed. With it's limited space, and reduced size photos, however, we will try to accomodate these things using alternate methods. Some may wonder why we would not move to one of the .php or website based forums. My answer is simple. There are many of us who have absolutely no interest in having to actually go somewhere to dig for our information. I want it sent to me, in real time. A statement was recently made that these forums were not "a live customer support facility", but I think that there are many of us who believe otherwise. It's extremely convenient when on a Saturday while working on your -10 wings, for example, if you get stuck on something, you can post a quick email and within an hour you can be back on track to your building. It know it's worked that way for me more than once. An email forum is the only way that this kind of realtime access can happen. The only problem with staying here was the moderation which caused many hours of delay in some posts. In addition, many users do not have the ability to get to such websites from their place of work. I know that more than one RV site is blocked and filtered as "Hobbies" by our web blocker at my own employer. An email forum is the only good option, and Matronics, like Yahoo, is both email and web based. So, if you aren't familiar with Matronics yet, please go over to http://www.matronics.com/subscription/ and get yourself subscribed. From this day forward, some of us longer-term members and heavy posters are going to try to wean you off from the Yahoogroups forums. Yeah, it'll be slightly painful while you adjust, but with Matt's new changes, I'm sure it'll end up being a much better deal.....especially for you new members who have empennage kits who are going to run into many questions throughout your build. See you all there....all of my future information posts will be made on the Matronics list, except for some bigger announcements. Tim P.S. Below I will post some benefits/differences with the Matronics list....Contributed by Bob C. -- Tim Olson -- RV-10 #170 Matronics Benefits - Attachments: Matt's RV10-List will now allow some limited attachments to pass. They will NOT be archived though. - Files, Photos, etc: Matt's web site has provisions for photo sharing and shows a lits of which list they're associated with, but not way that I'm aware of to filter by group. Not quite as nice as what we've got with Yahoo. Although the area is called a Photo Share, it is also possible to upload spreadsheets and other types of files. - Call for contributions: Although participation in any/all of the lists are free, Matt does have an annual call for contributions (similar to PBS). This is 100% voluntary and there's no difference in service to any individual regardless of the amount contributed (or not). For some reason this turns some people off. (Tim's note: Believe me, for the small "donation", you'll get some good service) - Searching: Matt's archive search capabilities are far superior to the Yahoo group. - Archives: Matt allows you to download the archives for any/all lists. Alternatively, he sells CDs that contain the full list archives if you so desire. - Web browse interface: If you don't like receiving email, Matt also has provision for browsing via the web. - Chat: Matt has a chat facility for those that want such a thing, but it's something that I've never used. Matt's lists seem to be a primary communications vehicle for the builders of all other RV models. Why the RV-10 never caught on there is beyond me. This is a one stop shop for electrical, engine and other topics. Other sites have numerous other features, they don't however fill the basic need for a "batch" oriented email facility. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: RE: IMPORTANT: Moving to Matronics as RV-10 list home
Date: Mar 20, 2005
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
I just want to reiterate what Tim has said, some of us just want a more real-time email list in order to benefit us all. I will also be moving to the Matronics list permanently (even though I don't think I have actually contributed much yet) so that we can see better response times. I honestly believe that this will be a better solution for everyone. Chuck and the other moderators will no longer need to feel pressured to regularly check for messages and I'm sure Doug has better things to do. We are not trying to be heavy handed here. After all, it takes all of us to make these lists successful and that is all we are trying to do. This moderation issue keeps reappearing and seems to irritate enough people to make it beneficial to move. And for those that haven't felt it is a problem, the only thing you stand to loose is the ads at the bottom of every email. ;-) Give it a try, you have nothing to loose. And, if I may, subscribe to the regular RV-List also as it is very informative and active. http://www.matronics.com/subscription/ Michael Sausen #40352 -----Original Message----- From: Tim Olson [mailto:Tim(at)MyRV10.com] Subject: IMPORTANT: Moving to Matronics as RV-10 list home Hi all, especially members of the RV10(at)yahoogroups.com list. With the recent re-statement of moderation policies on the Yahoogroups list, and the rehash of the "stay or go" debate, I wanted to annouce that I now verified that we have sufficient momentum to make the switch to the Matronics RV10-List. http://www.matronics.com/subscription/ Before you read on, note that this is not a battle or war of any kind. Most people universally agree that the annoyances of yahoo hinder it's value, but the moderation issue, along with some of the new Matronics improvements, have just brought the momentum to change, and it's time to cut the cord on yahoo and move on. In addition, Matt Dralle has done some work as well, to make Matronics more pleasant for us. We'll now have limited attachment posting abilities, and the mongo footer is also shortened. Matronics should serve as a good, searchable archive of past posts, and I'm sure that it will now make a fantastic replacement for the yahoogroups list. The Yahoogroups list will not necessarily be totally abandoned. I have talked to some long-term members and most of us will continue to monitor the Yahoogroups list, but when a question is posed to the list, a response will be made on the MATRONICS list. The yahoo list will possibly get a courtesy "see the reply at Matronics" posting to let the group know where it can see the information that was requested. This is to ensure that the majority of the "old" list, finds their way to the "new" list. **** For those users that I have not talked to personally, if you can do so, try to do your "real" posts to respond to any questions on the Matronics list, not here. If it's cross-posted, there will be more incentive to stay. We want to make this as clean a break as possible. In addition, for as long as available, the files and photos section of the Yahoogroups list may continue to be used by everyone if needed. With it's limited space, and reduced size photos, however, we will try to accomodate these things using alternate methods. Some may wonder why we would not move to one of the .php or website based forums. My answer is simple. There are many of us who have absolutely no interest in having to actually go somewhere to dig for our information. I want it sent to me, in real time. A statement was recently made that these forums were not "a live customer support facility", but I think that there are many of us who believe otherwise. It's extremely convenient when on a Saturday while working on your -10 wings, for example, if you get stuck on something, you can post a quick email and within an hour you can be back on track to your building. It know it's worked that way for me more than once. An email forum is the only way that this kind of realtime access can happen. The only problem with staying here was the moderation which caused many hours of delay in some posts. In addition, many users do not have the ability to get to such websites from their place of work. I know that more than one RV site is blocked and filtered as "Hobbies" by our web blocker at my own employer. An email forum is the only good option, and Matronics, like Yahoo, is both email and web based. So, if you aren't familiar with Matronics yet, please go over to http://www.matronics.com/subscription/ and get yourself subscribed. From this day forward, some of us longer-term members and heavy posters are going to try to wean you off from the Yahoogroups forums. Yeah, it'll be slightly painful while you adjust, but with Matt's new changes, I'm sure it'll end up being a much better deal.....especially for you new members who have empennage kits who are going to run into many questions throughout your build. See you all there....all of my future information posts will be made on the Matronics list, except for some bigger announcements. Tim P.S. Below I will post some benefits/differences with the Matronics list....Contributed by Bob C. -- Tim Olson -- RV-10 #170 Matronics Benefits - Attachments: Matt's RV10-List will now allow some limited attachments to pass. They will NOT be archived though. - Files, Photos, etc: Matt's web site has provisions for photo sharing and shows a lits of which list they're associated with, but not way that I'm aware of to filter by group. Not quite as nice as what we've got with Yahoo. Although the area is called a Photo Share, it is also possible to upload spreadsheets and other types of files. - Call for contributions: Although participation in any/all of the lists are free, Matt does have an annual call for contributions (similar to PBS). This is 100% voluntary and there's no difference in service to any individual regardless of the amount contributed (or not). For some reason this turns some people off. (Tim's note: Believe me, for the small "donation", you'll get some good service) - Searching: Matt's archive search capabilities are far superior to the Yahoo group. - Archives: Matt allows you to download the archives for any/all lists. Alternatively, he sells CDs that contain the full list archives if you so desire. - Web browse interface: If you don't like receiving email, Matt also has provision for browsing via the web. - Chat: Matt has a chat facility for those that want such a thing, but it's something that I've never used. Matt's lists seem to be a primary communications vehicle for the builders of all other RV models. Why the RV-10 never caught on there is beyond me. This is a one stop shop for electrical, engine and other topics. Other sites have numerous other features, they don't however fill the basic need for a "batch" oriented email facility. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 20, 2005
From: Dj Merrill <deej(at)thayer.dartmouth.edu>
Subject: Re: New Feature Requests Added To RV10-List!!
Matt Dralle wrote: > Another new feature I've added specifically to the RV10-List, is the > ability to post a limited number of file types along with the messages. > The currently supported enclosure types include "vcf, jpg, gif, txt, > xls, pdf, and doc". When one of these file types are included along > with a List Message, the enclosure will be forwarded to everyone on the > List, but it is important to note that it will *not* be included in the > Archive file. Only the plain-text portion of the message will be > appended to the Archive. Here is a sample .jpg photo enclosure: That's awesome - THANK YOU!!! :-) -Dj -- Dj Merrill deej(at)thayer.dartmouth.edu "TSA: Totally Screwing Aviation" ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John W. Cox" <johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com>
Subject: Switchover Bio
Date: Mar 20, 2005
55 years young. Commercial Pilot LTA, SEL, A&P with in excess of 2700 hours. First flight in a Republic Seabee Seaplane (1958) landing on the Pacific Ocean along the Long Beach, WA spit. Served as a Coast Guard helicopter crewman on a HH-52 in the 1970's with deployments to both the Antarctic and Arctic regions with 14 countries thrown in. Developed and ran six flying clubs in the 1970's on the GI Bill. Began GA by pumping gas and wrenching at a local FBO during the Arab Oil Crisis of 1973. Served as Chief Pilot and Instructor for an FAA Part 141 Approved Pilot Training School for Commercial and Private Pilots. Served for 23 years as a FAA Designated Pilot Examiner until retiring in September, 2001. Produced FAA endorsed Airshows in Oregon (Blue Angels), Colorado (Blue Angels) and Arizona (Thunderbirds). Produced an FAA Regional Safety Seminar in the Pacific NW. Married the Practice wife for 17 years with a daughter Katie - 25 years old and a son Bill - 21 years old. Now married six years to the (second and final) Perfect Wife. Only claim to NERD status was Marketing Manager for Egghead Software's most successful U.S. store and Retail Store Manager for CompUSA. Most lucrative career has been Real Estate Brokerage/Development. Most unusual job was Drug Compliance Specialist for a Regional Air Carrier - you guys figure out what that means. Took a two year sabbatical to acquire the A & P rating before striking out on kit build production. Finishing up on an IA designation and going for EAA Tech Advisor for Chapters 105 and 292. Fly anything from high wing to low wing when possible. Most excitement is as a Red Star Pilot and the chance to fly the Chinese Nanchang CJ-6 tandem fighter trainer with Russian M-14P (360hp) radial. Metric not SAE tools. Working with Composites Unlimited on a conversion from metal to composite engine cowling (they built the original cowl for N410RV). Willingly host RV-10 wannabe's during their demo visit to VAN's at my home near airport KUAO. Our 4 bedroom, 4 bath house is nearly always empty. Constructing a Builder Assist Hangar at Independence State Airport to tackle multiple simultaneous RV-10 projects. Projects have included a Christen Eagle Biplane (wood stick and fabric kit experience), 1947 Taylorcraft fabric restoration, lots of composite research with Lancair group and receptive to cost effective aluminum and rivet RV-10 building. I was the guy with Bill McDonald, a fellow club member that found the original kit production door would not close with the initial tunnel design. That placed me on the #$&% list with Ken, Tom, Tim, Dave, Doug and of course VAN for the delay to rework the tunnel and front seat relocation (Back when James McClow was with the 10s). Randy's new tunnel shows it was worth the static. Currently keeping involved with an RV-7 project, RV-9 project and RV-10 project. Strong consideration to break from the pack with an alternate Powerplant option for my 10. The alternative is not viable yet. That does not win me support at VAN's. Calling the project Generation II cause Randy's is still yet to fly bone stock from the box (but is only days away with Generation I). I support his involvement with Lancair Avionics, Mountain High, Flightline Interiors and Advanced Flight Systems. RV's should be able to give Lancair a strong run for the Gold at flyins. Here is a piece of trivia.... Oregon is now running 50% accident rate of experimental built to certified FAR Part 23 GA. The FAA says that is okay, cause the % of Experimental GA flying to Certified flying is even higher and climbing. Watch the numbers as that GA Certified fleet gets even older with more corrosion. Kit built is now the statistically safer way to go. SEE YOU AT OSH '05. John W. Cox - KUAO ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: RE: [RV10] READ THIS EMAIL: From Doug Reeves (group owner)
Date: Mar 20, 2005
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
I was hoping to avoid this. It's too bad Doug had to be so juvenile about this in his group with the, if you don't like it that's just too bad, attitude. It will only serve to stir-up everyone else on the list. Although that's probably what he's trying to do. -----Original Message----- From: Doug Reeves [mailto:vansairforce(at)hotmail.com] Subject: [RV10] READ THIS EMAIL: From Doug Reeves (group owner) I want to remind all that you should ONLY post a message in this forum if: 1) it asks a specific RV-10 question 2) it answers a specific RV-10 question All other types of posts will be deleted (and the authors removed if they persist). This means no 'Yeah!' and 'Me too!' or 'Let's leave' type messages. This Yahoo Group was created as a *MODERATED* alternative to Matt Dralle's *UNMODERATED* RV-List and it will stay just that. If it takes 24hrs....or 72hrs.... for your message to get distributed, well, that's the price of admittion. You're building an airplane - twenty four hours will not make a difference. I've started and completed one...I know. If you want instantaeous distribution on a RV-10 topic try the VAF forum specifically created for that: http://www.vansairforce.com/community/forumdisplay.php?f=4 . The absolute NANOSECOND you hit 'send' it's visible - much, much faster than ANY email distribution system could ever be. There is no point in any discussion on the group changing its moderation policy. It's my group and it's my rules. Sorrys Jewels, it's my rules. If no like...tough tacos, muchacos. Thanks for playing and let's get back to RV-10 topics, Doug Give the gift of life to a sick child. Support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's 'Thanks & Giving.' http://us.click.yahoo.com/5iY7fA/6WnJAA/Y3ZIAA/1yWplB/TM <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RV10/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: RV10-unsubscribe(at)yahoogroups.com http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: RE: [RV10] READ THIS EMAIL: From Doug Reeves (group owner)
Date: Mar 20, 2005
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
Doug, It really is too bad you had to resort to "It's my group and it's my rules". At least two of us have offered to help out with moderation which would relieve the issues that many of us are complaining about but you didn't even bother responding to me. We all understand that the Forums are instantaneous because they can be edited after the fact, but what you don't seem to hear from everyone on this list is that they DON'T LIKE FORUMS. And if you don't have a problem with unmoderated Forums than what's the problem with unmoderating the email list? While 24 or 72 hours might not seem like much to you, most of us here building the -10 have very busy real lives and not a lot of time for our aircraft building. For example, I really only have Sunday's to work on my plane for more than an hour. If I have a question, it would be nice to get it posted before the end of the day. I really don't understand what the big deal is. The funny thing is you never chimed in until several of us actively decided to leave because Matt was willing to listen to our suggestions. Even though we have ton's of posts that were of the "me too" or other unrelated type, you choose now to pipe up. You seem less interested in your own rules and more in this control thing. It's funny that the last post that was approved before yours was a "good buy and good riddance to those whiners who go". But whatever, it is your group and thankfully there are alternatives and it's the most active members of this group that are seeking them. -----Original Message----- From: Doug Reeves [mailto:vansairforce(at)hotmail.com] Subject: [RV10] READ THIS EMAIL: From Doug Reeves (group owner) I want to remind all that you should ONLY post a message in this forum if: 1) it asks a specific RV-10 question 2) it answers a specific RV-10 question All other types of posts will be deleted (and the authors removed if they persist). This means no 'Yeah!' and 'Me too!' or 'Let's leave' type messages. This Yahoo Group was created as a *MODERATED* alternative to Matt Dralle's *UNMODERATED* RV-List and it will stay just that. If it takes 24hrs....or 72hrs.... for your message to get distributed, well, that's the price of admittion. You're building an airplane - twenty four hours will not make a difference. I've started and completed one...I know. If you want instantaeous distribution on a RV-10 topic try the VAF forum specifically created for that: http://www.vansairforce.com/community/forumdisplay.php?f=4 . The absolute NANOSECOND you hit 'send' it's visible - much, much faster than ANY email distribution system could ever be. There is no point in any discussion on the group changing its moderation policy. It's my group and it's my rules. Sorrys Jewels, it's my rules. If no like...tough tacos, muchacos. Thanks for playing and let's get back to RV-10 topics, Doug ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Chris , Susie McGough" <VHMUM(at)bigpond.com>
Subject: soundproofing
Date: Mar 21, 2005
Hi Guys just sold my RV6 VH-MUM.....ordering the 10 shortly!! We have a six month old (reason for selling MUM) and want to do lots of flying with him on board. Can anyone recomend what is good insulation?? I want it quiet. Regards Chris Downunder ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John W. Cox" <johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com>
p owner)
Subject: RE: [RV10] READ THIS EMAIL: From Doug Reeves (grou
p owner)
Date: Mar 20, 2005
Michael, I will be here for you and with the hope of Tim and Randy migrating, you will have a good reference from where to begin. My wife thinks I already spend too much time now reading posts, learning rather than just doing. In time, this reflector can only pick up momentum from the obstacles which remain in place at the alternative yahoo site. Now if Mani, will just migrate his question. John Cox - KUAO -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of RV Builder (Michael Sausen) Subject: RV10-List: RE: [RV10] READ THIS EMAIL: From Doug Reeves (group owner) I was hoping to avoid this. It's too bad Doug had to be so juvenile about this in his group with the, if you don't like it that's just too bad, attitude. It will only serve to stir-up everyone else on the list. Although that's probably what he's trying to do. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John W. Cox" <johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com>
Subject: soundproofing
Date: Mar 20, 2005
Randy Debauw with kit #40006 has done a remarkable job on the areas he chose to treat. There is both insulation (thermal) and attenuation (sound) products with some that do both. Randy has pictures up on Tim Olson's site http://www.myrv10.com/miscphotos/Randy006/index.html that can be reviewed. Thickness and weight are the issues after resolving flammability. Chris, if you and Sue come across the pond to take a demo flight at VAN's - drop me a note and I will provide transportation and housing at NO COST while you explore the possibilities. In the past, there was an opportunity to visit Randy (just up the street) in production but now that his 10 is approaching flight its going to the airport - KUAO. There are only George McNeil and Eric Panning near by. But then there is Evergreen Air Museum with the Spruce Goose, Composites Unlimited, Oregon Aero, Pacific Coast Avionics, Lancair, Advanced Flight Systems and of course VANS within minutes. John Cox Up and Over -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Chris , Susie McGough Subject: RV10-List: soundproofing ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 20, 2005
From: Dj Merrill <deej(at)thayer.dartmouth.edu>
Subject: Re: One Ping for Effect
John W. Cox wrote: > > Switching over at 23:00Z, time now 18:48Z. Four hours and 12 minutes to go. > Looking towards something more than just 0 messages on my daily RV-10 > matronics reflector. Maybe we can put a smile on Mani's face this weekend. > Matt hope you don't mind the traffic. Now I get to read Lancair and Yak > posts just like RV-10. Oh, I just can't help myself - ME TOO! *grin* -Dj -- Dj Merrill deej(at)thayer.dartmouth.edu "TSA: Totally Screwing Aviation" ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 20, 2005
From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com>
Subject: Re: soundproofing
<000f01c52daa$9cd2ad30$691c36cb@BIGGLES> Hey Chris, I think that at least a couple other RV-10 builders are using a foil faced, rubber backed insulation material that they buy from Aircraft Spruce. You can get it in multiple different thicknesses. I would think that something like that would work well. I'm planning to do both that, and to add padded vinyl to my walls, and fabric headliner to the ceiling. Tim -- Tim Olson -- RV-10 #170 Chris , Susie McGough wrote: > > > Hi Guys just sold my RV6 VH-MUM.....ordering the 10 shortly!! We > have a six month old (reason for selling MUM) and want to do lots of > flying with him on board. Can anyone recomend what is good insulation?? > I want it quiet. > > Regards Chris > > Downunder > > > > > http://www.matronics.com/ListFeaturesNavigator?RV10-List > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Mark Ritter" <mritter509(at)msn.com>
Subject: IMPORTANT: Moving to Matronics as RV-10 list home
Date: Mar 20, 2005
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From: "John W. Cox" <johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com>
Subject: Builder Progress
Date: Mar 20, 2005
0.04 FORGED_IMS_TAGS IMS mailers can't send HTML in this format 21 MAR 2005,00:05 Zulu In the days, weeks and months ahead I believe a lot of high kit # builders, low # / low progress builders and lurkers with the desire to build, will be pleasantly surprised as kit #40006 is flying. It is remarkable that in the number of days, following clear concise factory instructions and standard assembly practices any of us can produce the quality of flying aircraft as the RV-10. Four Adult size passengers with a proven Lycoming IO-540 spinning a two blade Hartzell CS prop. Just following the directions. What an accomplishment. I do not mean to diminish at all the experience that Randy and his team have used, but when you put into perspective it is the very, very first VAN's Four Place Kit Built in the Free World, done to such high quality, on or ahead of schedule with the number of hours invested it is staggeringly beautiful to behold. I for one have been thrilled to follow the journey. Like Brian has said in the past.... Just build it. I now have Channel Fever and for all you sailors out there - you remember the feeling. For you aviators, it's like the realization 30 seconds after liftoff once your Instructor wrote the Solo Endorsement on the back of your medical while walking away with their big smile and eyes watching you Just Do It. John W. Cox 21 MAR 2005,00:05 Zulu In the days, weeks and months ahead I believe a lot of high kit # builders, low # / low progress builders and lurkers with the desire to build, will be pleasantly surprised as kit #40006 is flying. It is remarkable that in the number of days, following clear concise factory instructions and standard assembly practices any of us can produce the quality of flying aircraft as the RV-10. Four Adult size passengers with a proven Lycoming IO-540 spinning a two blade Hartzell CS prop. Just following the directions. What an accomplishment. I do not mean to diminish at all the experience that Randy and his team have used, but when you put into perspective it is the very, very first VAN's Four Place Kit Built in the Free World, done to such high quality, on or ahead of schedule with the number of hours invested it is staggeringly beautiful to behold. I for one have been thrilled to follow the journey. Like Brian has said in the past.... Just build it. I now have Channel Fever and for all you sailors out there - you remember the feeling. For you aviators, it's like the realization 30 seconds after liftoff once your Instructor wrote the Solo Endorsement on the back of your medical while walking away with their big smile and eyes watching you Just Do It. John W. Cox ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 20, 2005
From: Larry <LarryRosen(at)comcast.net>
Subject: Kit 40006 Flying
Kit 40006 is flying! 21 MAR 2005,00:05 Zulu In the days, weeks and months ahead I believe a lot of high kit # builders, low # / low progress builders and lurkers with the desire to build, will be pleasantly surprised as kit #40006 is flying. It is remarkable that in the number of days, following clear concise factory instructions and standard assembly practices any of us can produce the quality of flying aircraft as the RV-10. Four Adult size passengers with a proven Lycoming IO-540 spinning a two blade Hartzell CS prop. Just following the directions. What an accomplishment. I do not mean to diminish at all the experience that Randy and his team have used, but when you put into perspective it is the very, very first VAN's Four Place Kit Built in the Free World, done to such high quality, on or ahead of schedule with the number of hours invested it is staggeringly beautiful to behold. I for one have been thrilled to follow the journey. Like Brian has said in the past.... Just build it. I now have Channel Fever and for all you sailors out there - you remember the feeling. For you aviators, it's like the realization 30 seconds after liftoff once your Instructor wrote the Solo Endorsement on the back of your medical while walking away with their big smile and eyes watching you Just Do It. John W. Cox [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ADVERTISEMENT click here <http://us.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=129qnu3hs/M=298184.6191685.7192823.3001176/D=groups/S=1705340085:HM/EXP=1111457637/A=2593423/R=0/SIG=11el9gslf/*http://www.netflix.com/Default?mqso=60190075> * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RV10/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: RV10-unsubscribe(at)yahoogroups.com Service <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/>. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 20, 2005
From: Rick <ricksked(at)earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: One Ping for Effect
Ok...I'll try...what's KABONG mean? And Is this how to respond? Rick S. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 20, 2005
From: Rick <ricksked(at)earthlink.net>
Subject: Wing tank hole closures
Ok.... First bonafide MAtroinic question. On the tanks, the tooling holes. Instructions say fabricate patches and fill holes on end ribs....rivet and seal or just seal them to the ribs?? Rick S. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 20, 2005
From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com>
Subject: Re: Wing tank hole closures
On those patches, I prosealed them and riveted them with 2 rivets... one on each side. (I used 3/32" round head rivets) I did have suggestions from other builders to do things like: Use big pop-rivets to fill the holes (Very cool idea if you have the large pop-rivets handy...rolling the rivet in proseal too) then proseal over it all, or use bolts and then proseal over it. I think anything like that would work. Proseal alone would be too risky for me....especially after seeing the air pressure blow out my proseal. Same with only bolts or rivets. If I had the large pop-rivets, that's what I'd do for sure. -- Tim #40170 Rick wrote: > > Ok.... > > First bonafide MAtroinic question. On the tanks, the tooling holes. Instructions say fabricate patches and fill holes on end ribs....rivet and seal or just seal them to the ribs?? > > Rick S. > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Brian Denk" <akroguy(at)hotmail.com>
Subject: Kit 40006 Flying
Date: Mar 21, 2005
> >Kit 40006 is flying! > > >21 MAR 2005,00:05 Zulu > >In the days, weeks and months ahead I believe a lot of high kit # builders, >low # / low progress builders and lurkers with the desire to build, will be >pleasantly surprised as kit #40006 is flying. It is remarkable that in the >number of days, following clear concise factory instructions and standard >assembly practices any of us can produce the quality of flying aircraft as >the RV-10. Four Adult size passengers with a proven Lycoming IO-540 >spinning a two blade Hartzell CS prop. Just following the directions. What >an accomplishment. I do not mean to diminish at all the experience that >Randy and his team have used, but when you put into perspective it is the >very, very first VAN's Four Place Kit Built in the Free World, done to such >high quality, on or ahead of schedule with the number of hours invested it >is staggeringly beautiful to behold. I for one have been thrilled to follow >the journey. Like Brian has said in the past.... Just build it. SWEEET!! Well done, Randy and co.! Man, this is so impressive...the scale and scope of building a four place aircraft, with RV performance, in such a swift and quality manner, is positively inspiring. Watch out CessnaBeechPiper. Check six 'cuz the four place market just got rocked. Indeed it is true, just BUILD YOUR AIRPLANES folks. Yahoo, Matronics, blah blah blah. Fuhgedaboudit! Log off, get yer butts in the shop, follow the instructions, and fly your dream machines. I fully expect an avalanche of completions in the latter half of this year with continuing evolutions in creativity, panels and all the creature comforts the added room offers us. Wet bar and disco ball anyone? Brian Denk RV8 N94BD RV10 '51 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 20, 2005
From: Rick <ricksked(at)earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Kit 40006 Flying
lol.....A freshman again...for the umteenth time ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John W. Cox" <johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com>
Subject: One Ping for Effect
Date: Mar 20, 2005
Second ping for confirmation of your KABONG. John C. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rick Subject: Re: RV10-List: One Ping for Effect Ok...I'll try...what's KABONG mean? And Is this how to respond? Rick S. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Wing tank hole closures
Date: Mar 20, 2005
From: "Condrey, Bob (US SSA)" <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com>
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From: "John W. Cox" <johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com>
Subject: Post regarding #40006
Date: Mar 20, 2005
1.27 SUBJ_HAS_UNIQ_ID Subject contains a unique ID My apologies to sailors, pilots, RV-10 builders and lurkers alike. I did not intend to say that Randy's project #40006 had already flown. I intended to say that in the days, weeks or months ahead it should be flying and that there is tremendous excitement around the event. That announcement will come from only from Randy. Sorry for all the Sunday confusion. John W. Cox - KUAO My apologies to sailors, pilots, RV-10 builders and lurkers alike. I did not intend to say that Randy's project #40006 had already flown. I intended to say that in the days, weeks or months ahead it should be flying and that there is tremendous excitement around the event. That announcement will come from only from Randy. Sorry for all the Sunday confusion. John W. Cox - KUAO ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 20, 2005
From: Sean Stephens <schmoboy(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: Post regarding #40006
LOL, I was picturing that white bird flying across the big blue in my mind... It won't be long, that's for sure. -Sean #40303 John W. Cox wrote: > My apologies to sailors, pilots, RV-10 builders and lurkers alike. I > did not intend to say that Randy's project #40006 had already flown. > I intended to say that in the days, weeks or months ahead it should be > flying and that there is tremendous excitement around the event. That > announcement will come from only from Randy. Sorry for all the Sunday > confusion. > > > > John W. Cox - KUAO > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Gary Specketer" <gspecketer(at)hotmail.com>
Date: Mar 21, 2005
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Date: Mar 21, 2005
From: Rick <ricksked(at)earthlink.net>
Subject: Wing tank hole closures
Thanks Bob, You see, I take care of Bob, not the other way around...I order enough stuff to share...what's he do? Buys only enough rivets for himself. Unless I feel like going shopping I'm gonna rivet them a'la Tim. Thanks !! Rick ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Wing tank hole closures
Date: Mar 21, 2005
From: "Condrey, Bob (US SSA)" <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com>
Rick, Sorry I missed you last week! Since I am finished with my tanks I carried my fuel tank test kit along for you guys to use - make sure Bob shares! Bob #40105 -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Rick Subject: RE: RV10-List: Wing tank hole closures Thanks Bob, You see, I take care of Bob, not the other way around...I order enough stuff to share...what's he do? Buys only enough rivets for himself. Unless I feel like going shopping I'm gonna rivet them a'la Tim. Thanks !! Rick ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 21, 2005
From: Jay Brinkmeyer <jaybrinkmeyer(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: RV10-List Digest: 39 Msgs - 03/20/05
I used large 'Home Depot' pop rivets reinforced with a blop of proseal to seal up my tank holes. Thanks to Terry Cole for the tip (you will be missed!)... Jay #11 From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com> Subject: Re: RV10-List: Wing tank hole closures On those patches, I prosealed them and riveted them with 2 rivets... one on each side. (I used 3/32" round head rivets) I did have suggestions from other builders to do things like: Use big pop-rivets to fill the holes (Very cool idea if you have the large pop-rivets handy...rolling the rivet in proseal too) then proseal over it all, or use bolts and then proseal over it. I think anything like that would work. Proseal alone would be too risky for me....especially after seeing the air pressure blow out my proseal. Same with only bolts or rivets. If I had the large pop-rivets, that's what I'd do for sure. -- Tim #40170 __________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 21, 2005
From: Rick <ricksked(at)earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: RV10-List Digest: 39 Msgs - 03/20/05
Thanks Jay! The more I think about riveting the little patches the more I like the idea of going to Home Depot and getting the pop rivets. I guess the mechanical fit and the proseal will keep the leftover portion of stem from migrating into the danger zone. 3 days and counting for hopeful release from the Doc to proceed with riveting, Can't wait to get back to it. Rick S. 40185 Wings Las Vegas ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 21, 2005
From: Rick <ricksked(at)earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: One Ping for Effect
Thanks John! When I first saw that it was EXACTLY what I thought, Quicksdraw McGraw and El Kabong!! No mention of Babalouie?(sp?) though? Babalouie was the REAL brains of the pair, go figure, he was an Ass, I mean Burro. Since I'm part of the recent migration I'll say hello to those who haven't seen me here before, I'm in Las Vegas building the wings on kit #40185. The tanks are ready to rivet just waiting for clearance from the Doc after hand surgery to get back at it. I'm 43, retired USAF weapons guy, (please no muzzel f--ker jokes :) now doing loss control and field underwriting chores (Insurance). PP SEL, 100 hours, rent aircraft only for now. I'm one of three builders here in town and we have been helping each other along the way. Rick S. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Tech Counselor in FtWorth area?
Date: Mar 21, 2005
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
Can anyone recommend a EAA Tech Counselor in the South FtWorth area that knows RV construction? I live about 30 minutes south of the I20 & 35W interchange right off of 35W (Grandview) and I'm looking for a TC. Thanks, Michael Sausen ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Jesse Saint" <jesse(at)itecusa.org>
Subject: Dynon EFIS/EMS
Date: Mar 21, 2005
clamav-milter version 0.80j on heru-ur Does anybody know about the Dynon Avionics Sportpak EFIS and EMS? We are considering that instead of some of the other options. Thanks. Jesse Saint I-TEC, Inc. jesse(at)itecusa.org www.itecusa.org W: 352-465-4545 C: 352-427-0285 F: 815-377-3694 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: soundproofing
Date: Mar 21, 2005
From: "Scott Schmidt" <sschmidt(at)ussynthetic.com>
I used some closed cell stuff out of the Aircraft Spruce catalog. I have documented the stuff I used at my site. You can use the link below to get to it. Just look under the "Interiors" forum and there you will see a thread on soundproofing. http://freedomflyers.com/forums/ Scott Schmidt USSynthetic Product Manager 1260 South 1600 West Orem UT 84058 Phone: 801-235-9001 Fax: 801-235-9141 Cell: 801-319-3094 sschmidt(at)ussynthetic.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tim Olson Subject: Re: RV10-List: soundproofing Hey Chris, I think that at least a couple other RV-10 builders are using a foil faced, rubber backed insulation material that they buy from Aircraft Spruce. You can get it in multiple different thicknesses. I would think that something like that would work well. I'm planning to do both that, and to add padded vinyl to my walls, and fabric headliner to the ceiling. Tim -- Tim Olson -- RV-10 #170 Chris , Susie McGough wrote: > > > Hi Guys just sold my RV6 VH-MUM.....ordering the 10 shortly!! We > have a six month old (reason for selling MUM) and want to do lots of > flying with him on board. Can anyone recomend what is good insulation?? > I want it quiet. > > Regards Chris > > Downunder > > > > > http://www.matronics.com/ListFeaturesNavigator?RV10-List > > > > > > > > = = ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 21, 2005
From: James Hein <n8vim(at)arrl.net>
Subject: Introduction - First Time Builder
Hello all, I've been lurking on the list for several months now, just listening and learning. Now it seems like the right time to introduce myself, and pose a few questions to the group. My name is James Hein. I'm 31 years old, Extra class Ham Radio operator for 13 years, Private Pilot for 2 years, Electronic, Mechanical, and Software Engineer (Yes, an EE that knows software.. we do exist!), and I live near ASH. I also live next door to another pilot. Since I have almost no hope of buying a plane for myself, I want to build one. I first thought of (and have the preview plans for) and RV-9A, but my dad convinced me (even though I'm single) to build an RV-10 in case I get a family sometime in the future (Maybe that was a hint.. ?). Okay, I've decided. Its going to be the RV-10. The major mission profile when complete is to fly from ASH (Nashua, NH) to 1D2 (Canton, MI) to visit the family more often (1-2x per month). Now what? I do not have a garage, although the lower level of my house is a full workshop, complete with tools, compressor, lathe, mill, welder, etc. and access is through a set of double doors to the driveway. It certainly is enough room to work (and store) each major assembly, and the closest airport is a private strip called the "Pepperell Sports Center" which is less than a mile up the road. I could possibly use the backyard for final assembly (the backyard is around one acre. Plenty of space). Before I actually order the tail kit and tools I need, here are some questions that I have right now for the group: 1. Tools: What tools would you recommend? What tools would you NOT recommend? 2. QB or Non-QB? To answer this, I need to know approximate assembly times for each major assembly (Wing, Fuse). Anyone have any numbers yet? 3. Engines My god they're expensive! Wow! What is a good place to find a used, or even a core, engine? I have rebuilt many, many automotive and diesel engines and am confident I can rebuild an engine if needed. 4. Anybody nearby building or flying that's willing to show off their project? Any other comments and/or suggestions would be welcome. Thanks! James Hein, N8VIM. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 21, 2005
From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com>
Subject: Re: Introduction - First Time Builder
Hi James, Glad to see you found the list, and the proper one at that! As far as tools go, most builders get either the Cleaveland or Avery (occasionally other brands too), RV tool kits. That gives you most of the basics. Beyond that there are many little things that make things easier, or are required in one way or another. Such as: Die Grinder Bench Grinder Fast air compressor (prefer Cast iron cylinders, non-oil free) Bandsaw Tabletop Beltsander Scotchbrite pad attachment for die grinder (cleaveland) 3/32" and 1/8" chucking reamer for nice holes Cogsdill Deburring tool (some people love them) Oops Rivets NAS1097AD4-3.5 OOPS RIVETS (LB) $17.20 NAS1097AD4-4 OOPS RIVETS (LB) $17.00 NAS1097AD4-5 OOPS RIVETS (LB) $15.00 NAS1097AD4-6 OOPS RIVETS (LB) $17.00 12" long drill bits in #40, #30, #12 sizes A spare 3/32" springback dimple-die set (yardstore.com) Circle cutter 1/8" offset rivet set Misc various rivet sets (try yardstore.com) Parker 37 degree rolo-flair flaring tool DEFINITELY get the no-hole thin/nose 4" squeezer yoke. DEFINITELY get the pneumatic squeezer (I can't see being without it) I bought mine with the longeron yoke. Also get the adjustable set holder for the squeezer. Get the 59010 Hex Adapter for deburring from Avery...get 2 or more Buy a couple of cordless rechargable screwdrivers. Buy a round and flat jewlers file set. You'll use about 700-750 total 3/32 clecos!!! About 250 1/8 clecos Buy extra drill bits, although the prepunched kits help them last A couple of boxes of scotchbrite pads (Auto body shop) various 180-600 grit tough automotive sandpaper Buy 2 pair of cleco pliers so your helpers have some too. Dremel tool with the fine sanding drum rolls. Small chop saw (some people like these...or. An air powered cutoff tool Drill press (use either/or drill press or bench grinder for deburring) Your other question is a hard one...tools NOT recommended??? I don't get it.....I didn't know there was a tool that could be bought by a man that wasn't recommended. ;) But seriously, there's not much you'll be told to get that you won't use at one point or the other. As for #2, QB or non-QB.... That's a really hard question. I spent just over 250hrs getting my tailcone done, and another 300 or so to get most of the wings done. The fuse and final assembly and panel and everything is a HUGE job though. People are guessing 1500-2000 hours to complete the kit. My best advice is that if cost is a bigger factor than time, go Slow build...the first 2 sections are fast anyway. If you have a hard time finding time, get QB and get done. #3. You could try alternative engines, but re-engineering for them will cost extra too. In the end, just finding a lycoming core and having some place rebuild it would probably save you the most money. If you're confident in your rebuilding skills, maybe you'll want to wait until ECI has their 540 kit out. At this point, since you haven't bought yet, you definitely have the time to ponder the engine thing for a while. #4 I can't answer...you're not near me. Again though, welcome to the list. I can easily see an EE/ME guy being a software guy....when I started in EE, we had to learn programming and CAD as part of the program. Fun stuff! (and, another techie on the list) Tim Olson -- RV-10 #170 James Hein wrote: > > Hello all, > I've been lurking on the list for several months now, just > listening and learning. Now it seems like the right time to introduce > myself, and pose a few questions to the group. > > My name is James Hein. I'm 31 years old, Extra class Ham Radio operator > for 13 years, Private Pilot for 2 years, Electronic, Mechanical, and > Software Engineer (Yes, an EE that knows software.. we do exist!), and I > live near ASH. I also live next door to another pilot. > > Since I have almost no hope of buying a plane for myself, I want to > build one. I first thought of (and have the preview plans for) and > RV-9A, but my dad convinced me (even though I'm single) to build an > RV-10 in case I get a family sometime in the future (Maybe that was a > hint.. ?). > > Okay, I've decided. Its going to be the RV-10. The major mission profile > when complete is to fly from ASH (Nashua, NH) to 1D2 (Canton, MI) to > visit the family more often (1-2x per month). > > Now what? I do not have a garage, although the lower level of my house > is a full workshop, complete with tools, compressor, lathe, mill, > welder, etc. and access is through a set of double doors to the > driveway. It certainly is enough room to work (and store) each major > assembly, and the closest airport is a private strip called the > "Pepperell Sports Center" which is less than a mile up the road. I could > possibly use the backyard for final assembly (the backyard is around one > acre. Plenty of space). > > Before I actually order the tail kit and tools I need, here are some > questions that I have right now for the group: > 1. Tools: > What tools would you recommend? > What tools would you NOT recommend? > 2. QB or Non-QB? > To answer this, I need to know approximate assembly times > for each major assembly (Wing, Fuse). Anyone have any numbers yet? > 3. Engines > My god they're expensive! Wow! What is a good place to find > a used, or even a core, engine? I have rebuilt many, many automotive and > diesel engines and am confident I can rebuild an engine if needed. > 4. Anybody nearby building or flying that's willing to show off their > project? > > Any other comments and/or suggestions would be welcome. > > Thanks! > James Hein, N8VIM. > > > > http://www.matronics.com/ListFeaturesNavigator?RV10-List > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 21, 2005
From: Rick <ricksked(at)earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Introduction - First Time Builder
James, You really can't go wrong with Cleaveland or Avery's RV tool kits. I pieced my tool collection and pretty much have the same as Cleveland offers and I'm sure I paid more by doing that. You will use every tool in the kit and you will find you need others as you go along. Additional Clecos for one thing, I have 600 3/32 (silver) size and have used them all plus borrowed an additional 100. One thing I suggest is upgrading the squeezer from a hand squeezer to a pneumatic one. That is my preference and others will have their comments as well. If you don't plan on getting the air powered squeezer, DON'T try one out....you'll end up getting one. A bench grinder, a drill press and a band saw all get good use in my shop. I have a small bench belt/disc sander but it barely gets used. Building times vary with your skills and ability to devote your time to the project. I averaged about 12 hours of "productive" time a week sometimes more, sometimes less. By productive I mean your organized, know what your going to do, have read the steps at least once and your not tired and most important, your heads "in the game". My Emmpenage took me from Feb 2004 until Sept about 6 months. I started the wings just before Thanksgiving 2004 and I should be finished by the end of May. I had to take 7 weeks off from building or the wings would be done by now. I enjoy the building process so I didn't consider the QB route. If the extra cash is not an issue and you want the fastest way to completion go QB, FWIW there have been some delays on shipping, not Van's fault. I think you could almost get your wings built in the lead times that the QB's are taking...I don't think you would beat it on the Fuselage. Get out on the web and check out Tim Olson's site along with Mike Howe and Dan Checkoway even the now inactive James McClow site has some good info along with many family pictures if your feeling lonely one night!! You can find links to these on Van's web page under WWW links. It's a big family out here ready to help, get the workshop cleaned, order the tools and emmpenage kit and jump in. You next step will be to ask what primer to use on the airframe. This is the easiest question to answer of all so feel free to post that question when the time comes. Engines have many options, new, rebuilt from core, low time etc etc. By the time your ready to make that decision you will have a lot more knowledge, just expect to safely budget anywhere from 25k to 40k, if you find one cheaper than all the better. Once you get your budget, might as well burn it, I gave up on mine the more I rationalized each increase. Figure 100k to finish maybe a little more, little less but an easy figure to remember. Nuff kidding, welcome aboard. Rick S. 40185 Wings ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Testing
Date: Mar 21, 2005
From: "Napoli, Nikolaos (Contr)" <nikolaos.napoli(at)ngc.com>
I just moved over to this list. Just testing the system. Niko ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Mani Ravee" <maniravee(at)sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Introduction - First Time Builder
Date: Mar 21, 2005
Hey James, Welcome aboard. The first thing I would suggest is a class to hone up on the skills necessary to embark on this wonderful and romantic voyage. No really. I attended the RV class by Tom Emery, of WPARV builders. Web site: http://www.wparvbuilders.nstemp.com/?source=rvproject.com Tom is a well known and veteran builder, and an excellent teacher. Had A/V class sessions and a one on one practice building through the weekend. I highly recommend such a class because he has ALL the tools you can imagine, lets you use each one of them and make your own list or rather narrow it down to what you need and what you are comfortable using. Also the tips and tricks in building/ sheet metal work are very valuable. I truly believe I will build a almost perfect airplane because of attending that class. No I have nothing to gain from the recommendation. Regarding other things others have been very eloquent. All I can say is get the kit. It is easy, really. All you have to have is patience and time to put in the work. I for one am having such a blast Mani Ravee, MD MC Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care Maj. US Army Medical Corps -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of James Hein Subject: RV10-List: Introduction - First Time Builder Hello all, I've been lurking on the list for several months now, just listening and learning. Now it seems like the right time to introduce myself, and pose a few questions to the group. My name is James Hein. I'm 31 years old, Extra class Ham Radio operator for 13 years, Private Pilot for 2 years, Electronic, Mechanical, and Software Engineer (Yes, an EE that knows software.. we do exist!), and I live near ASH. I also live next door to another pilot. Since I have almost no hope of buying a plane for myself, I want to build one. I first thought of (and have the preview plans for) and RV-9A, but my dad convinced me (even though I'm single) to build an RV-10 in case I get a family sometime in the future (Maybe that was a hint.. ?). Okay, I've decided. Its going to be the RV-10. The major mission profile when complete is to fly from ASH (Nashua, NH) to 1D2 (Canton, MI) to visit the family more often (1-2x per month). Now what? I do not have a garage, although the lower level of my house is a full workshop, complete with tools, compressor, lathe, mill, welder, etc. and access is through a set of double doors to the driveway. It certainly is enough room to work (and store) each major assembly, and the closest airport is a private strip called the "Pepperell Sports Center" which is less than a mile up the road. I could possibly use the backyard for final assembly (the backyard is around one acre. Plenty of space). Before I actually order the tail kit and tools I need, here are some questions that I have right now for the group: 1. Tools: What tools would you recommend? What tools would you NOT recommend? 2. QB or Non-QB? To answer this, I need to know approximate assembly times for each major assembly (Wing, Fuse). Anyone have any numbers yet? 3. Engines My god they're expensive! Wow! What is a good place to find a used, or even a core, engine? I have rebuilt many, many automotive and diesel engines and am confident I can rebuild an engine if needed. 4. Anybody nearby building or flying that's willing to show off their project? Any other comments and/or suggestions would be welcome. Thanks! James Hein, N8VIM. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Testing
Date: Mar 21, 2005
From: "Condrey, Bob (US SSA)" <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com>
Welcome ! This my new home - having my email modified before posting was the absolute last straw! Bob -------------------------- -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com <owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com> Subject: RV10-List: Testing I just moved over to this list. Just testing the system. Niko ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Mani Ravee" <maniravee(at)sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Priming the outside....
Date: Mar 21, 2005
Hi gang, my first post in the Matronics list. > > In my original post, wanted to know what others are doing: > > 1. As you finish and close up each section, e.g., the VS or the Rudder, > do you alodine and prime the outside before you put it away? > 2. Do you need to alodine the outside also or just use a wash primer > and topcoat it. > > The reasoning I have is, it seems like it will be easier to do them > when they are still small sized. What have you guys done so far? > > Mani Mani Ravee, MD MC Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care Maj. US Army Medical Corps -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tim Olson Subject: Re: RV10-List: Introduction - First Time Builder Hi James, Glad to see you found the list, and the proper one at that! As far as tools go, most builders get either the Cleaveland or Avery (occasionally other brands too), RV tool kits. That gives you most of the basics. Beyond that there are many little things that make things easier, or are required in one way or another. Such as: Die Grinder Bench Grinder Fast air compressor (prefer Cast iron cylinders, non-oil free) Bandsaw Tabletop Beltsander Scotchbrite pad attachment for die grinder (cleaveland) 3/32" and 1/8" chucking reamer for nice holes Cogsdill Deburring tool (some people love them) Oops Rivets NAS1097AD4-3.5 OOPS RIVETS (LB) $17.20 NAS1097AD4-4 OOPS RIVETS (LB) $17.00 NAS1097AD4-5 OOPS RIVETS (LB) $15.00 NAS1097AD4-6 OOPS RIVETS (LB) $17.00 12" long drill bits in #40, #30, #12 sizes A spare 3/32" springback dimple-die set (yardstore.com) Circle cutter 1/8" offset rivet set Misc various rivet sets (try yardstore.com) Parker 37 degree rolo-flair flaring tool DEFINITELY get the no-hole thin/nose 4" squeezer yoke. DEFINITELY get the pneumatic squeezer (I can't see being without it) I bought mine with the longeron yoke. Also get the adjustable set holder for the squeezer. Get the 59010 Hex Adapter for deburring from Avery...get 2 or more Buy a couple of cordless rechargable screwdrivers. Buy a round and flat jewlers file set. You'll use about 700-750 total 3/32 clecos!!! About 250 1/8 clecos Buy extra drill bits, although the prepunched kits help them last A couple of boxes of scotchbrite pads (Auto body shop) various 180-600 grit tough automotive sandpaper Buy 2 pair of cleco pliers so your helpers have some too. Dremel tool with the fine sanding drum rolls. Small chop saw (some people like these...or. An air powered cutoff tool Drill press (use either/or drill press or bench grinder for deburring) Your other question is a hard one...tools NOT recommended??? I don't get it.....I didn't know there was a tool that could be bought by a man that wasn't recommended. ;) But seriously, there's not much you'll be told to get that you won't use at one point or the other. As for #2, QB or non-QB.... That's a really hard question. I spent just over 250hrs getting my tailcone done, and another 300 or so to get most of the wings done. The fuse and final assembly and panel and everything is a HUGE job though. People are guessing 1500-2000 hours to complete the kit. My best advice is that if cost is a bigger factor than time, go Slow build...the first 2 sections are fast anyway. If you have a hard time finding time, get QB and get done. #3. You could try alternative engines, but re-engineering for them will cost extra too. In the end, just finding a lycoming core and having some place rebuild it would probably save you the most money. If you're confident in your rebuilding skills, maybe you'll want to wait until ECI has their 540 kit out. At this point, since you haven't bought yet, you definitely have the time to ponder the engine thing for a while. #4 I can't answer...you're not near me. Again though, welcome to the list. I can easily see an EE/ME guy being a software guy....when I started in EE, we had to learn programming and CAD as part of the program. Fun stuff! (and, another techie on the list) Tim Olson -- RV-10 #170 James Hein wrote: > > Hello all, > I've been lurking on the list for several months now, just > listening and learning. Now it seems like the right time to introduce > myself, and pose a few questions to the group. > > My name is James Hein. I'm 31 years old, Extra class Ham Radio operator > for 13 years, Private Pilot for 2 years, Electronic, Mechanical, and > Software Engineer (Yes, an EE that knows software.. we do exist!), and I > live near ASH. I also live next door to another pilot. > > Since I have almost no hope of buying a plane for myself, I want to > build one. I first thought of (and have the preview plans for) and > RV-9A, but my dad convinced me (even though I'm single) to build an > RV-10 in case I get a family sometime in the future (Maybe that was a > hint.. ?). > > Okay, I've decided. Its going to be the RV-10. The major mission profile > when complete is to fly from ASH (Nashua, NH) to 1D2 (Canton, MI) to > visit the family more often (1-2x per month). > > Now what? I do not have a garage, although the lower level of my house > is a full workshop, complete with tools, compressor, lathe, mill, > welder, etc. and access is through a set of double doors to the > driveway. It certainly is enough room to work (and store) each major > assembly, and the closest airport is a private strip called the > "Pepperell Sports Center" which is less than a mile up the road. I could > possibly use the backyard for final assembly (the backyard is around one > acre. Plenty of space). > > Before I actually order the tail kit and tools I need, here are some > questions that I have right now for the group: > 1. Tools: > What tools would you recommend? > What tools would you NOT recommend? > 2. QB or Non-QB? > To answer this, I need to know approximate assembly times > for each major assembly (Wing, Fuse). Anyone have any numbers yet? > 3. Engines > My god they're expensive! Wow! What is a good place to find > a used, or even a core, engine? I have rebuilt many, many automotive and > diesel engines and am confident I can rebuild an engine if needed. > 4. Anybody nearby building or flying that's willing to show off their > project? > > Any other comments and/or suggestions would be welcome. > > Thanks! > James Hein, N8VIM. > > > > http://www.matronics.com/ListFeaturesNavigator?RV10-List > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 21, 2005
From: Jay Brinkmeyer <jaybrinkmeyer(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: test post
I'll post here. Whatever... Personality battles are silly. Jay Brinkmeyer __________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Brian" <av8er(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Im in!
Date: Mar 21, 2005
Made the switch from yahoo. Hello -10 friends! Brian Sutherland Nashville, TN 40308 Working on tailcone ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Priming the outside....
Date: Mar 21, 2005
From: "Condrey, Bob (US SSA)" <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com>
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From: Jim Carlton <jcarlton3(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: Introduction - First Time Builder
Date: Mar 21, 2005
On Monday 21 March 2005 08:05 pm, Mani Ravee wrote: > > Hey James, Welcome aboard. The first thing I would suggest is a class to > hone up on the skills necessary to embark on this wonderful and romantic > voyage. No really. I attended the RV class by Tom Emery, of WPARV builders. > Web site: http://www.wparvbuilders.nstemp.com/?source=rvproject.com > Tom is a well known and veteran builder, and an excellent teacher. Had A/V > class sessions and a one on one practice building through the weekend. I > highly recommend such a class because he has ALL the tools you can imagine, > lets you use each one of them and make your own list or rather narrow it > down to what you need and what you are comfortable using. Also the tips and > tricks in building/ sheet metal work are very valuable. I truly believe I > will build a almost perfect airplane because of attending that class. No I > have nothing to gain from the recommendation. > Regarding other things others have been very eloquent. All I can say is get > the kit. It is easy, really. All you have to have is patience and time to > put in the work. I for one am having such a blast > > Mani Ravee, MD MC > Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care > Maj. US Army Medical Corps I have to second Mani's quotes here. I just returned from Tom Emery's class and I am amazed at the wealth of info I obtained. Tom is a class act and his wife Nickie is fabulous. It's well worth the time and effort to get a head start on your building project with one of Tom's clinics. Jim Carlton ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Introduction - First Time Builder
Date: Mar 22, 2005
Hello James, A lot has been said on tools, I can't agree more. Deburing is very important - I found that the three sided hole deburing tool chatters a lot - get the chaterless kind, I believe it costs just 1 or 2$ more. I bought a rivet removal tool from ACS - useless, actually grinds down the sides of the base material, hence harmful. Removing rivets by hand is a technique you'll soon master. Just drill down the center of the rivet with a small diameter (careful as drill will wander), then drill with a larger diameter to clear the head. Snap off the head, re-drill with small diameter and punch out - comes off easy most of the time. Punches #30 and #40 as a minimum. Rivet shaver - very useful in places you mis-dimpled - particularly those flat head rivets which attach platenuts. Two 6" diameter ScotchBrite wheels - one coarse for grinding down, one fine for finishing off - I put them both on a small cheapo bench grinder. Small ScotchBrite wheels and pads - course and fine. Also get the disk ScotchBrite, 2" or larger - useful for certain types of work. V shaped deburing tool - very useful - as well as the hand held one. Michle RV8 - wings > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list- > server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of James Hein > Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 10:39 PM > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: RV10-List: Introduction - First Time Builder > > > Hello all, > I've been lurking on the list for several months now, just > listening and learning. Now it seems like the right time to introduce > myself, and pose a few questions to the group. > > My name is James Hein. I'm 31 years old, Extra class Ham Radio operator > for 13 years, Private Pilot for 2 years, Electronic, Mechanical, and > Software Engineer (Yes, an EE that knows software.. we do exist!), and I > live near ASH. I also live next door to another pilot. > > Since I have almost no hope of buying a plane for myself, I want to > build one. I first thought of (and have the preview plans for) and > RV-9A, but my dad convinced me (even though I'm single) to build an > RV-10 in case I get a family sometime in the future (Maybe that was a > hint.. ?). > > Okay, I've decided. Its going to be the RV-10. The major mission profile > when complete is to fly from ASH (Nashua, NH) to 1D2 (Canton, MI) to > visit the family more often (1-2x per month). > > Now what? I do not have a garage, although the lower level of my house > is a full workshop, complete with tools, compressor, lathe, mill, > welder, etc. and access is through a set of double doors to the > driveway. It certainly is enough room to work (and store) each major > assembly, and the closest airport is a private strip called the > "Pepperell Sports Center" which is less than a mile up the road. I could > possibly use the backyard for final assembly (the backyard is around one > acre. Plenty of space). > > Before I actually order the tail kit and tools I need, here are some > questions that I have right now for the group: > 1. Tools: > What tools would you recommend? > What tools would you NOT recommend? > 2. QB or Non-QB? > To answer this, I need to know approximate assembly times > for each major assembly (Wing, Fuse). Anyone have any numbers yet? > 3. Engines > My god they're expensive! Wow! What is a good place to find > a used, or even a core, engine? I have rebuilt many, many automotive and > diesel engines and am confident I can rebuild an engine if needed. > 4. Anybody nearby building or flying that's willing to show off > their project? > > Any other comments and/or suggestions would be welcome. > > Thanks! > James Hein, N8VIM. > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Introduction - First Time Builder
Date: Mar 22, 2005
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
I can also recommend the EAA RV Workshop. I had attended the revamped format in Denver back in January and was very impressed. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim Carlton Subject: Re: RV10-List: Introduction - First Time Builder On Monday 21 March 2005 08:05 pm, Mani Ravee wrote: > --> > > Hey James, Welcome aboard. The first thing I would suggest is a class > to hone up on the skills necessary to embark on this wonderful and > romantic voyage. No really. I attended the RV class by Tom Emery, of WPARV builders. > Web site: http://www.wparvbuilders.nstemp.com/?source=rvproject.com > Tom is a well known and veteran builder, and an excellent teacher. Had > A/V class sessions and a one on one practice building through the > weekend. I highly recommend such a class because he has ALL the tools > you can imagine, lets you use each one of them and make your own list > or rather narrow it down to what you need and what you are comfortable > using. Also the tips and tricks in building/ sheet metal work are very > valuable. I truly believe I will build a almost perfect airplane > because of attending that class. No I have nothing to gain from the recommendation. > Regarding other things others have been very eloquent. All I can say > is get the kit. It is easy, really. All you have to have is patience > and time to put in the work. I for one am having such a blast > > Mani Ravee, MD MC > Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care > Maj. US Army Medical Corps I have to second Mani's quotes here. I just returned from Tom Emery's class and I am amazed at the wealth of info I obtained. Tom is a class act and his wife Nickie is fabulous. It's well worth the time and effort to get a head start on your building project with one of Tom's clinics. Jim Carlton = = ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Priming the outside....
Date: Mar 22, 2005
Personally, I'm leaving the external side of the skins partially protected with the vinyl that's on it. On the insides, I am Alodining all internal parts and then self-etch priming only the inside of the skins with Marhyde. For the Alodine I bought a 32 Gal Rubbermaid garbage can and filled it with about 20 gal of Alodine. I then use a cheap fish tank powerhead and a length of tubing to pump it into a plastic lined box for spars and oversized stuff ala Tim's method. It probably wouldn't be that much more difficult to do the skins, just bulky. Along the same lines I use a 38 gal garbage can for spraying down parts with metal prep that way I can reclaim it when done. Something else I've been wondering, if the primary component is phosphoric acid in these metal preps, I wonder if the concrete floor etch from HD or Lowes would do the exact same job for less? After all, it is nothing more than phosphoric acid. I just do know the concentrations. Michael -----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Mani Ravee Subject: RV10-List: Priming the outside.... Hi gang, my first post in the Matronics list. > > In my original post, wanted to know what others are doing: > > 1. As you finish and close up each section, e.g., the VS or the Rudder, > do you alodine and prime the outside before you put it away? > 2. Do you need to alodine the outside also or just use a wash primer > and topcoat it. > > The reasoning I have is, it seems like it will be easier to do them > when they are still small sized. What have you guys done so far? > > Mani Mani Ravee, MD MC Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care Maj. US Army Medical Corps -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tim Olson Subject: Re: RV10-List: Introduction - First Time Builder Hi James, Glad to see you found the list, and the proper one at that! As far as tools go, most builders get either the Cleaveland or Avery (occasionally other brands too), RV tool kits. That gives you most of the basics. Beyond that there are many little things that make things easier, or are required in one way or another. Such as: Die Grinder Bench Grinder Fast air compressor (prefer Cast iron cylinders, non-oil free) Bandsaw Tabletop Beltsander Scotchbrite pad attachment for die grinder (cleaveland) 3/32" and 1/8" chucking reamer for nice holes Cogsdill Deburring tool (some people love them) Oops Rivets NAS1097AD4-3.5 OOPS RIVETS (LB) $17.20 NAS1097AD4-4 OOPS RIVETS (LB) $17.00 NAS1097AD4-5 OOPS RIVETS (LB) $15.00 NAS1097AD4-6 OOPS RIVETS (LB) $17.00 12" long drill bits in #40, #30, #12 sizes A spare 3/32" springback dimple-die set (yardstore.com) Circle cutter 1/8" offset rivet set Misc various rivet sets (try yardstore.com) Parker 37 degree rolo-flair flaring tool DEFINITELY get the no-hole thin/nose 4" squeezer yoke. DEFINITELY get the pneumatic squeezer (I can't see being without it) I bought mine with the longeron yoke. Also get the adjustable set holder for the squeezer. Get the 59010 Hex Adapter for deburring from Avery...get 2 or more Buy a couple of cordless rechargable screwdrivers. Buy a round and flat jewlers file set. You'll use about 700-750 total 3/32 clecos!!! About 250 1/8 clecos Buy extra drill bits, although the prepunched kits help them last A couple of boxes of scotchbrite pads (Auto body shop) various 180-600 grit tough automotive sandpaper Buy 2 pair of cleco pliers so your helpers have some too. Dremel tool with the fine sanding drum rolls. Small chop saw (some people like these...or. An air powered cutoff tool Drill press (use either/or drill press or bench grinder for deburring) Your other question is a hard one...tools NOT recommended??? I don't get it.....I didn't know there was a tool that could be bought by a man that wasn't recommended. ;) But seriously, there's not much you'll be told to get that you won't use at one point or the other. As for #2, QB or non-QB.... That's a really hard question. I spent just over 250hrs getting my tailcone done, and another 300 or so to get most of the wings done. The fuse and final assembly and panel and everything is a HUGE job though. People are guessing 1500-2000 hours to complete the kit. My best advice is that if cost is a bigger factor than time, go Slow build...the first 2 sections are fast anyway. If you have a hard time finding time, get QB and get done. #3. You could try alternative engines, but re-engineering for them will cost extra too. In the end, just finding a lycoming core and having some place rebuild it would probably save you the most money. If you're confident in your rebuilding skills, maybe you'll want to wait until ECI has their 540 kit out. At this point, since you haven't bought yet, you definitely have the time to ponder the engine thing for a while. #4 I can't answer...you're not near me. Again though, welcome to the list. I can easily see an EE/ME guy being a software guy....when I started in EE, we had to learn programming and CAD as part of the program. Fun stuff! (and, another techie on the list) Tim Olson -- RV-10 #170 James Hein wrote: > > Hello all, > I've been lurking on the list for several months now, just > listening and learning. Now it seems like the right time to introduce > myself, and pose a few questions to the group. > > My name is James Hein. I'm 31 years old, Extra class Ham Radio > operator for 13 years, Private Pilot for 2 years, Electronic, > Mechanical, and Software Engineer (Yes, an EE that knows software.. we > do exist!), and I live near ASH. I also live next door to another pilot. > > Since I have almost no hope of buying a plane for myself, I want to > build one. I first thought of (and have the preview plans for) and > RV-9A, but my dad convinced me (even though I'm single) to build an > RV-10 in case I get a family sometime in the future (Maybe that was a > hint.. ?). > > Okay, I've decided. Its going to be the RV-10. The major mission > profile when complete is to fly from ASH (Nashua, NH) to 1D2 (Canton, > MI) to visit the family more often (1-2x per month). > > Now what? I do not have a garage, although the lower level of my house > is a full workshop, complete with tools, compressor, lathe, mill, > welder, etc. and access is through a set of double doors to the > driveway. It certainly is enough room to work (and store) each major > assembly, and the closest airport is a private strip called the > "Pepperell Sports Center" which is less than a mile up the road. I > could possibly use the backyard for final assembly (the backyard is > around one acre. Plenty of space). > > Before I actually order the tail kit and tools I need, here are some > questions that I have right now for the group: > 1. Tools: > What tools would you recommend? > What tools would you NOT recommend? > 2. QB or Non-QB? > To answer this, I need to know approximate assembly times > for each major assembly (Wing, Fuse). Anyone have any numbers yet? > 3. Engines > My god they're expensive! Wow! What is a good place to > find a used, or even a core, engine? I have rebuilt many, many > automotive and diesel engines and am confident I can rebuild an engine if needed. > 4. Anybody nearby building or flying that's willing to show off > their project? > > Any other comments and/or suggestions would be welcome. > > Thanks! > James Hein, N8VIM. > > > > http://www.matronics.com/ListFeaturesNavigator?RV10-List > > > > > > > > = = ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Posting for James Hein and alternative engines
Date: Mar 22, 2005
James Welcome to the group. There is a builder/flyer up near Nashua, his name is Gary Newstead, he has one of the best 9A's I have seen. He installed the Eggenfellner Subaru, and wrote the manual they now use. I too am looking at using the Subaru H-6 for the 10, I have been following Jan's development for several years now, and it just keeps getting better, as long as you follow the install manual. I am very interested in this engine, I went down to Daytona, and got to fly in their 6A, and it is impressive! Get Gary's contact info from the eggenfellner site, and go visit him, I am sure he will give you a demo flight for the Subbie. Tell him Dan said Hi! Dan 40269 Can you say Slo build wings....at least slower than most. James Hein wrote: > > Hello all, > I've been lurking on the list for several months now, just > listening and learning. Now it seems like the right time to introduce > myself, and pose a few questions to the group. > > My name is James Hein. I'm 31 years old, Extra class Ham Radio operator > for 13 years, Private Pilot for 2 years, Electronic, Mechanical, and > Software Engineer (Yes, an EE that knows software.. we do exist!), and I > live near ASH. I also live next door to another pilot. > > Since I have almost no hope of buying a plane for myself, I want to > build one. I first thought of (and have the preview plans for) and > RV-9A, but my dad convinced me (even though I'm single) to build an > RV-10 in case I get a family sometime in the future (Maybe that was a > hint.. ?). > > Okay, I've decided. Its going to be the RV-10. The major mission profile > when complete is to fly from ASH (Nashua, NH) to 1D2 (Canton, MI) to > visit the family more often (1-2x per month). > > Now what? I do not have a garage, although the lower level of my house > is a full workshop, complete with tools, compressor, lathe, mill, > welder, etc. and access is through a set of double doors to the > driveway. It certainly is enough room to work (and store) each major > assembly, and the closest airport is a private strip called the > "Pepperell Sports Center" which is less than a mile up the road. I could > possibly use the backyard for final assembly (the backyard is around one > acre. Plenty of space). > > Before I actually order the tail kit and tools I need, here are some > questions that I have right now for the group: > 1. Tools: > What tools would you recommend? > What tools would you NOT recommend? > 2. QB or Non-QB? > To answer this, I need to know approximate assembly times > for each major assembly (Wing, Fuse). Anyone have any numbers yet? > 3. Engines > My god they're expensive! Wow! What is a good place to find > a used, or even a core, engine? I have rebuilt many, many automotive and > diesel engines and am confident I can rebuild an engine if needed. > 4. Anybody nearby building or flying that's willing to show off their > project? > > Any other comments and/or suggestions would be welcome. > > Thanks! > James Hein, N8VIM. > > > > http://www.matronics.com/ListFeaturesNavigator?RV10-List > > > > > > > > = = ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Seat upholstery pricing
Date: Mar 22, 2005
From: "Randy DeBauw" <Randy(at)abros.com>
I have received the selling prices back from Abby at Flightline Interiors. Front seats: $650.00 a pair in cloth, vinyl, or combination like I have. Rear sears: $675.00 a pair and that includes the foam. Here is the link to her site. http://my.execpc.com/~erdmannb/ 262-364-6166 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Crotch strap lug
Date: Mar 22, 2005
From: "Tim Dawson-Townsend" <Tdawson(at)avidyne.com>
Here's a test message to see if it works. Anybody thinking of ditching the Crotch Strap Lugs on the rear seats? I don't see the point in having a 5-point harness back there in this plane. Somebody's just going to bash their shin on it. I think Van's should amend the plans to say, "If you're going to have five-point harness, install this lug, otherwise, leave it out." TDT ********************************** Tim Dawson-Townsend Systems Engineer Avidyne Corporation 781-402-7418 tim(at)avidyne.com ********************************** ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Dave Hertner" <effectus(at)rogers.com>
Subject: I'm In Too
Date: Mar 22, 2005
Dave Hertner here. This is a test to see if this thing works. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: I'm In Too
Date: Mar 22, 2005
From: "Condrey, Bob (US SSA)" <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com>
Looks like it does, welcome! Bob #40105 -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Dave Hertner Subject: RV10-List: I'm In Too Dave Hertner here. This is a test to see if this thing works. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Crotch strap lug
Date: Mar 22, 2005
From: "Scott Schmidt" <sschmidt(at)ussynthetic.com>
I'm getting rid of it. Van's told me that most of the people who have ordered seats have ordered the 4 point seat belts. There is no option for five points in the front seats so why have them in the back seats. Scott Schmidt RV-10 (Finishing Kit) www.freedomflyers.com <http://www.freedomflyers.com/> ________________________________ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tim Dawson-Townsend Subject: RV10-List: Crotch strap lug Here's a test message to see if it works. Anybody thinking of ditching the Crotch Strap Lugs on the rear seats? I don't see the point in having a 5-point harness back there in this plane. Somebody's just going to bash their shin on it. I think Van's should amend the plans to say, "If you're going to have five-point harness, install this lug, otherwise, leave it out." TDT ********************************** Tim Dawson-Townsend Systems Engineer Avidyne Corporation 781-402-7418 tim(at)avidyne.com ********************************** ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 22, 2005
From: Rick <ricksked(at)earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Seat upholstery pricing
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From: "Brian Denk" <akroguy(at)hotmail.com>
Subject: Crotch strap lug
Date: Mar 22, 2005
>I'm getting rid of it. Van's told me that most of the people who have >ordered seats have ordered the 4 point seat belts. >There is no option for five points in the front seats so why have them >in the back seats. > > >Scott Schmidt >RV-10 (Finishing Kit) >www.freedomflyers.com <http://www.freedomflyers.com/> Agreed. In my RV8, I use the crotch strap for my front seat only. Back seat is four point. In the RV10, I don't see a need for the extra strap in general. It's there to prevent "submarining" under the lap belt in a sudden stoppage.....as in, flying into a mountain. For acro mounts, it's a must to keep your butt securely clamped to the seat, but for a touring airplane, it's probably too intimidating/restricting to the average non-fliers who will occupy the extra seats in these airplanes. My view only. Brian Denk RV8 N94BD RV10 '51 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Seat upholstery pricing
Date: Mar 22, 2005
From: "Condrey, Bob (US SSA)" <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com>
Randy, Did you do anything for carpet or sidewalls? Bob #40105 -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Randy DeBauw Subject: RV10-List: Seat upholstery pricing I have received the selling prices back from Abby at Flightline Interiors. Front seats: $650.00 a pair in cloth, vinyl, or combination like I have. Rear sears: $675.00 a pair and that includes the foam. Here is the link to her site. http://my.execpc.com/~erdmannb/ 262-364-6166 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 22, 2005
From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com>
Subject: Re: Crotch strap lug
Hey Tim, Nice to see you here! Yeah, I myself was thinking of ditching those seat lugs. I have 2 kids to ride in the back, and even though 5-point harnesses might be "better", I can also see injuries from people banging things into that lug. At minimum, when I get my fuse, I'm going to look into how else that attachment could be made...and hopefully find a way to do without it by maybe just using 4 point harnesses. Any new updates from Avidyne as to how the EX500 will work with equipment this season...software wise I mean? Tim Tim Dawson-Townsend wrote: > > Here's a test message to see if it works. > > Anybody thinking of ditching the Crotch Strap Lugs on the rear seats? I > don't see the point in having a 5-point harness back there in this > plane. Somebody's just going to bash their shin on it. > > I think Van's should amend the plans to say, "If you're going to have > five-point harness, install this lug, otherwise, leave it out." > > TDT > > ********************************** > Tim Dawson-Townsend > Systems Engineer > Avidyne Corporation > 781-402-7418 > tim(at)avidyne.com > ********************************** > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Seat upholstery pricing
Date: Mar 22, 2005
Abby will send me some carpet and the cloth from the center of the seats to use as panel covers. She stocks it all most of the time. I may send her some panels to use but Tim is closer and she wants to see his fuse when it gets to him. Randy -----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Condrey, Bob (US SSA)
Subject: RE: RV10-List: Seat upholstery pricing Randy, Did you do anything for carpet or sidewalls? Bob #40105 -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Randy DeBauw Subject: RV10-List: Seat upholstery pricing I have received the selling prices back from Abby at Flightline Interiors. Front seats: $650.00 a pair in cloth, vinyl, or combination like I have. Rear sears: $675.00 a pair and that includes the foam. Here is the link to her site. http://my.execpc.com/~erdmannb/ 262-364-6166 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Seat upholstery pricing
Date: Mar 22, 2005
From: "Randy DeBauw" <Randy(at)abros.com>
She designed the covers like Oregon Aero did. It is a slip-on and Velcro down setup. You will just pick your style and she will ship them with instructions. Randy -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Rick Subject: Re: RV10-List: Seat upholstery pricing That's pretty reasonable, what state do we have to have them shipped too? Rick S. 40185 Wings http://www.matronics.com/ListFeaturesNavigator?RV10-List ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Crotch strap lug
Date: Mar 22, 2005
From: "Randy DeBauw" <Randy(at)abros.com>
Glad to see you made it. I am planning on designing a cup holder to and use a pin to take them out. If it doesn't work I will wack them off and spot paint the area. Randy -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Tim Dawson-Townsend Subject: RV10-List: Crotch strap lug Here's a test message to see if it works. Anybody thinking of ditching the Crotch Strap Lugs on the rear seats? I don't see the point in having a 5-point harness back there in this plane. Somebody's just going to bash their shin on it. I think Van's should amend the plans to say, "If you're going to have five-point harness, install this lug, otherwise, leave it out." TDT ********************************** Tim Dawson-Townsend Systems Engineer Avidyne Corporation 781-402-7418 tim(at)avidyne.com ********************************** ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Crotch strap lug
Date: Mar 22, 2005
From: "Tim Dawson-Townsend" <Tdawson(at)avidyne.com>
Tim: Not sure exactly what you're asking, but the EX500 is doing great. The latest software version is certified and we are just doing a small "beta" test in the field right now before we start shipping the new stuff. The CMax JeppView approach charts are sweet, and so is the XM datalink weather. Anyone who's interested should wander by our booth at Sun N Fun and check out the latest toys. TDT -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Tim Olson Subject: Re: RV10-List: Crotch strap lug Hey Tim, Nice to see you here! Yeah, I myself was thinking of ditching those seat lugs. I have 2 kids to ride in the back, and even though 5-point harnesses might be "better", I can also see injuries from people banging things into that lug. At minimum, when I get my fuse, I'm going to look into how else that attachment could be made...and hopefully find a way to do without it by maybe just using 4 point harnesses. Any new updates from Avidyne as to how the EX500 will work with equipment this season...software wise I mean? Tim Tim Dawson-Townsend wrote: > > Here's a test message to see if it works. > > Anybody thinking of ditching the Crotch Strap Lugs on the rear seats? I > don't see the point in having a 5-point harness back there in this > plane. Somebody's just going to bash their shin on it. > > I think Van's should amend the plans to say, "If you're going to have > five-point harness, install this lug, otherwise, leave it out." > > TDT > > ********************************** > Tim Dawson-Townsend > Systems Engineer > Avidyne Corporation > 781-402-7418 > tim(at)avidyne.com > ********************************** > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John W. Cox" <johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com>
Subject: Heads up for Builder Assist
Date: Mar 22, 2005
For those that made a switch without also monitoring the ole yahoo today, the first RV-10 built for profit "not education or pleasure" is now purported to be listed for sale in Trade A Plane. 0 time SMOH Lycoming IO-540, Hartzell 2 blade, good glass panel, A & P built by repeat offender for immediate sale on completion. That will sure help on establishing market value for insurance coverage and may strengthen the market for former Lancair purchasers who had money to burn and no desire to build. $287K with your choice of colors. Wonder if Randy will talk to me again or consider $285 for his? Let's see that's about $ 82 per hour vs. $8 for a Bonanza Metalcrafter QB. Back to Work! John W. Cox ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Heads up for Builder Assist
Date: Mar 22, 2005
From: "Randy DeBauw" <Randy(at)abros.com>
Get out the check book John. I will give you a credit for the 6 hours of work the other night. And I will make it the $82.00 figure. So lets see... 285,000.00 - $492.00 = $284518.00. Ok. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of John W. Cox Subject: RV10-List: Heads up for Builder Assist For those that made a switch without also monitoring the ole yahoo today, the first RV-10 built for profit "not education or pleasure" is now purported to be listed for sale in Trade A Plane. 0 time SMOH Lycoming IO-540, Hartzell 2 blade, good glass panel, A & P built by repeat offender for immediate sale on completion. That will sure help on establishing market value for insurance coverage and may strengthen the market for former Lancair purchasers who had money to burn and no desire to build. $287K with your choice of colors. Wonder if Randy will talk to me again or consider $285 for his? Let's see that's about $ 82 per hour vs. $8 for a Bonanza Metalcrafter QB. Back to Work! John W. Cox ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John W. Cox" <johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com>
Subject: Heads up for Builder Assist
Date: Mar 22, 2005
What a great deal, and who says you have to build Lancairs for clients to make money. John -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Randy DeBauw Subject: RE: RV10-List: Heads up for Builder Assist Get out the check book John. I will give you a credit for the 6 hours of work the other night. And I will make it the $82.00 figure. So lets see... 285,000.00 - $492.00 = $284518.00. Ok. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of John W. Cox Subject: RV10-List: Heads up for Builder Assist For those that made a switch without also monitoring the ole yahoo today, the first RV-10 built for profit "not education or pleasure" is now purported to be listed for sale in Trade A Plane. 0 time SMOH Lycoming IO-540, Hartzell 2 blade, good glass panel, A & P built by repeat offender for immediate sale on completion. That will sure help on establishing market value for insurance coverage and may strengthen the market for former Lancair purchasers who had money to burn and no desire to build. $287K with your choice of colors. Wonder if Randy will talk to me again or consider $285 for his? Let's see that's about $ 82 per hour vs. $8 for a Bonanza Metalcrafter QB. Back to Work! John W. Cox ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 22, 2005
From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com>
Subject: Re: Crotch strap lug
Hey Tim, I've been mainly trying to follow their progress with XM weather, and also any ability to work better with the GNS-480. When I was at OSH, the vendors kind of told me if I wanted a GNS480, I should get an MX-20. If I wanted a garmin 430/530, I should get a EX500. Wondering if there is anything new now that would make it better to work with a GNS480? I like the EX500 display better than the MX20, but I'm having a hard time being willing to give up the features of the GNS480. I'll be swingin' by SNF this year though, so you can bet I'll be checking it out. Tim Tim Dawson-Townsend wrote: > > > > Tim: > > Not sure exactly what you're asking, but the EX500 is doing great. > The latest software version is certified and we are just doing a > small "beta" test in the field right now before we start shipping the > new stuff. The CMax JeppView approach charts are sweet, and so is > the XM datalink weather. > > Anyone who's interested should wander by our booth at Sun N Fun and > check out the latest toys. > > TDT > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: EX500
Date: Mar 22, 2005
From: "Tim Dawson-Townsend" <Tdawson(at)avidyne.com>
Tim: The GNS-480 will work with the EX500 when connected with the "Aviation format" RS232 interface. As of last notice, the GNS-480 did not support the GAMA 429 standard, so that prevents an ARINC 429 interface with the EX500 until that changes (or we do!) The GNS-480 also has a proprietary "high speed" serial output that, when used with the MX-20, supports one or two features that the regular "Aviation format" interface does not, for instance automatically telling the MX-20 what specific approach you have loaded in the GNS-480. But on the flip side, people who have flown both MX-20 and EX500 with JeppView approach plates have been reporting that the EX500 implementation is much more responsive and in the end, more usable than on the MX-20. And, of course, I don't think you can get XM datalink weather on MX-20 . . . But, by all means stop by the Avidyne booth and poke around and ask all the questions you would like. You might even see me there! (if they can pry me away from the Van's booth . . .) TDT -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Tim Olson Subject: Re: RV10-List: Crotch strap lug Hey Tim, I've been mainly trying to follow their progress with XM weather, and also any ability to work better with the GNS-480. When I was at OSH, the vendors kind of told me if I wanted a GNS480, I should get an MX-20. If I wanted a garmin 430/530, I should get a EX500. Wondering if there is anything new now that would make it better to work with a GNS480? I like the EX500 display better than the MX20, but I'm having a hard time being willing to give up the features of the GNS480. I'll be swingin' by SNF this year though, so you can bet I'll be checking it out. Tim Tim Dawson-Townsend wrote: > > > > Tim: > > Not sure exactly what you're asking, but the EX500 is doing great. > The latest software version is certified and we are just doing a > small "beta" test in the field right now before we start shipping the > new stuff. The CMax JeppView approach charts are sweet, and so is > the XM datalink weather. > > Anyone who's interested should wander by our booth at Sun N Fun and > check out the latest toys. > > TDT > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: N213RV(at)aol.com
Date: Mar 22, 2005
Subject: Re: Wing tank hole closures
I purchased a bag-o-rivets at SNF last year, it had some round head AN470AD5 rivets in there, just bucked them in and it feels better than using pull rivets..... Mike Kraus N223RV - RV-4 Flying N213RV - RV-10 - Working on wings...... ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Robert G. Wright" <armywrights(at)adelphia.net>
Subject: I'm In Too
Date: Mar 22, 2005
Almost every message I get is double-sent. What do I have set incorrectly? Rob _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Condrey, Bob (US SSA) Subject: RE: RV10-List: I'm In Too Looks like it does, welcome! Bob #40105 -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Dave Hertner Subject: RV10-List: I'm In Too Dave Hertner here. This is a test to see if this thing works. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Robert G. Wright" <armywrights(at)adelphia.net>
Subject: Crotch strap lug
Date: Mar 22, 2005
Not to mention if you have any female friends flying and wearing a skirt... Rob ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Seat upholstery pricing
Date: Mar 23, 2005
From: "Lloyd, Daniel R." <LloydDR(at)wernerco.com>
Randy Is she also doing all of your other interior panels, like she does for the other RV's? She does outstanding work on the pieces, and the detail in covering everything is incredible. I want her to do my entire interior, and was wondering how far off from a complete line she will be, by using yours, we are all benefiting. THX for letting the vendors use yours for their prototypes! Dan _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Randy DeBauw Subject: RV10-List: Seat upholstery pricing I have received the selling prices back from Abby at Flightline Interiors. Front seats: $650.00 a pair in cloth, vinyl, or combination like I have. Rear sears: $675.00 a pair and that includes the foam. Here is the link to her site. http://my.execpc.com/~erdmannb/ 262-364-6166 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Hours by section?
Date: Mar 23, 2005
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
Out of curiosity, how many hours does everyone have in for: * Tail kit inventory * VS * Rudder * HS I'm at 6, 14.2, 18, and 3.75 through preping the spars for alodine (basically through 8-5 pre-riveting). Just curious if I'm ahead, even or behind the curve. Michael ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Seat upholstery pricing
Date: Mar 23, 2005
I asked this very question to Abby directly, here's her response: Hi Bob, I was going to e-mail you this week. Yes, I have just gotten the patterns done to make the front seat covers. I am still working on the rear seats, the design is very similar to the front seats of the 7 and 9, so I went with the pricing that I charge for those. Leather is an option. I haven't made a set with leather yet, so I can't honestly tell you the weight difference. It would be $500 more for the set in leather. The rear seats will be made from a high quality Fire Rated foam with a top layer of visco-elastic foam for comfort. As far as the sidewall pieces go, I don't have anything to pattern yet. But I can supply anything that you would need as far as fabric, carpet and floor foam in raw materials. I may not have a complete interior yet but the front seats will get you flying. These can be installed by you, so you won't have to send the seats. I am hoping to have new pictures on my website by the end of the week. There will be three seat styles to choose from. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks, Abby Bob #40105 -----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Lloyd, Daniel R.
Subject: RE: RV10-List: Seat upholstery pricing Randy Is she also doing all of your other interior panels, like she does for the other RV's? She does outstanding work on the pieces, and the detail in covering everything is incredible. I want her to do my entire interior, and was wondering how far off from a complete line she will be, by using yours, we are all benefiting. THX for letting the vendors use yours for their prototypes! Dan _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Randy DeBauw Subject: RV10-List: Seat upholstery pricing I have received the selling prices back from Abby at Flightline Interiors. Front seats: $650.00 a pair in cloth, vinyl, or combination like I have. Rear sears: $675.00 a pair and that includes the foam. Here is the link to her site. http://my.execpc.com/~erdmannb/ 262-364-6166 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Hours by section?
Date: Mar 23, 2005
From: "Randy DeBauw" <Randy(at)abros.com>
I had about 465 hours into the tail kit. Don't worry about the time. You are in a steep learning fase and your speed may very. The plane is fast so you don't have to be. Randy -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of RV Builder (Michael Sausen) Subject: RV10-List: Hours by section? Out of curiosity, how many hours does everyone have in for: * Tail kit inventory * VS * Rudder * HS I'm at 6, 14.2, 18, and 3.75 through preping the spars for alodine (basically through 8-5 pre-riveting). Just curious if I'm ahead, even or behind the curve. Michael ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Seat upholstery pricing
Date: Mar 23, 2005
From: "Tim Dawson-Townsend" <Tdawson(at)avidyne.com>
I can't remember the exact number, but I talked to Oregon Aero last year about rear seats, and they mentioned a pretty competitive price for the rear seat foam set (uncovered). TDT -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Condrey, Bob (US SSA) Subject: RE: RV10-List: Seat upholstery pricing I asked this very question to Abby directly, here's her response: Hi Bob, I was going to e-mail you this week. Yes, I have just gotten the patterns done to make the front seat covers. I am still working on the rear seats, the design is very similar to the front seats of the 7 and 9, so I went with the pricing that I charge for those. Leather is an option. I haven't made a set with leather yet, so I can't honestly tell you the weight difference. It would be $500 more for the set in leather. The rear seats will be made from a high quality Fire Rated foam with a top layer of visco-elastic foam for comfort. As far as the sidewall pieces go, I don't have anything to pattern yet. But I can supply anything that you would need as far as fabric, carpet and floor foam in raw materials. I may not have a complete interior yet but the front seats will get you flying. These can be installed by you, so you won't have to send the seats. I am hoping to have new pictures on my website by the end of the week. There will be three seat styles to choose from. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks, Abby Bob #40105 -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Lloyd, Daniel R. Subject: RE: RV10-List: Seat upholstery pricing Randy Is she also doing all of your other interior panels, like she does for the other RV's? She does outstanding work on the pieces, and the detail in covering everything is incredible. I want her to do my entire interior, and was wondering how far off from a complete line she will be, by using yours, we are all benefiting. THX for letting the vendors use yours for their prototypes! Dan _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Randy DeBauw Subject: RV10-List: Seat upholstery pricing I have received the selling prices back from Abby at Flightline Interiors. Front seats: $650.00 a pair in cloth, vinyl, or combination like I have. Rear sears: $675.00 a pair and that includes the foam. Here is the link to her site. http://my.execpc.com/~erdmannb/ 262-364-6166 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Seat upholstery pricing
Date: Mar 23, 2005
Dan, I don't know if she is but I would assume she is. She needs some a plane closer to her which Tim can supply. She is getting lots of calls already and you might call here to add your name to the list. She is very very nice to work with. Randy -----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Lloyd, Daniel R.
Subject: RE: RV10-List: Seat upholstery pricing Randy Is she also doing all of your other interior panels, like she does for the other RV's? She does outstanding work on the pieces, and the detail in covering everything is incredible. I want her to do my entire interior, and was wondering how far off from a complete line she will be, by using yours, we are all benefiting. THX for letting the vendors use yours for their prototypes! Dan _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Randy DeBauw Subject: RV10-List: Seat upholstery pricing I have received the selling prices back from Abby at Flightline Interiors. Front seats: $650.00 a pair in cloth, vinyl, or combination like I have. Rear sears: $675.00 a pair and that includes the foam. Here is the link to her site. http://my.execpc.com/~erdmannb/ 262-364-6166 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Seat upholstery pricing
Date: Mar 23, 2005
From: "Randy DeBauw" <Randy(at)abros.com>
I bought my rear seat foam at Hi Tech Foam in Nebraska. After talking with Abby I would have just bought it from here. I think I have 200.00 in rear seat foam and won't have that many butts in them. Randy -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Tim Dawson-Townsend Subject: RE: RV10-List: Seat upholstery pricing



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