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April 30, 2009 - May 17, 2009



      Micro gives volume with little gain in weight, and a false perception of
      structural strength.  Epoxy has tremendous gain in weight for the same
      quantity.  Epoxy's job is to bridge the stress forces across fibers, strands
      or filaments to complete the creation of a composite.  More epoxy "Resin
      Rich" destroys that objective.
      
      
      This would be a great time to plug for the filling of those last seats at
      Dave Saylor's RV-1 composite class coming up.
      
      
      John Cox
      
      
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of gary Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 8:10 AM
Subject: final door trim
Cabosil is a better choice. You have flox for strength but you are weakening it with micro. Flox and cabosil is the way to go. Gary Specketer _____
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob and Karen Brown Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 9:58 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: final door trim It's not thick enough. Add more micro. From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Danny Riggs Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 7:16 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: final door trim Any tips on how to keep the flox/micro from running everywhere when placed on a vertical surface? Even after making it super super thick it still tends to sag AFTER I've left it looking good. Thanks, Dan href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics.com /Navigator?RV10-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Apr 30, 2009
Subject: Re: Engine purchase considerations
From: tom.on.the.road(at)juno.com
Guys & Gals, I (I'm a builder) have an IO-540 (100 hrs since overhaul and new crank). It has 270 HP and all the accessories. It had a propstrike and was removed from a Lancair Legacy that bellied in (the owner now wants a turbine). It will have been fully inspected by The New Firewall Forward, it will be re-certified, will have a 4 year warranty on the cam & lifters, and will be run on the dyno for 2 hours. Since the rings weren't removed, no break-in will be required. It can be had for less than $30K. Tom Lawson 970-420-1798 ____________________________________________________________ Click to learn about options trading and get the latest information. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTIzQZQ4eLwbklvZg1bs7ciP7folMwvwcpd5oKyqLKdegXKMtIOJvK/ ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Danny Riggs <jdriggs49(at)msn.com>
Subject: Re: RV-10 trio pitch servo install
Date: Apr 30, 2009
You are correct! I miss spoke (brain fart). I need to look at where the aer alon connects to the Trio AP. That's where I'm having trouble. Thanks again . Dan > Subject: RV10-List: Re: RV-10 trio pitch servo install > From: lenard(at)rapiddecision.com > Date: Thu=2C 30 Apr 2009 11:43:58 -0700 > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > > > Dan=2C > > Linn's photo is of the elevator mounting of the Trio servo. > > Lenny > > -------- > Regards=2C > Lenny > #40803 > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242126#242126 > > > > > > > =========== =========== =========== =========== > > > _________________________________________________________________ Rediscover Hotmail=AE: Get quick friend updates right in your inbox. http://windowslive.com/RediscoverHotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Rediscover_ Updates2_042009 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: random rivet hole in fuel tank
From: "Strasnuts" <sean(at)braunandco.com>
Date: Apr 30, 2009
I am working on the fuel tanks and noticed a hole on the fuel tank skin to baffle on the bottom of the wing. It is in line with the rest of the machine countersunk holes and is about in the middle on the bottom. I can't find in the plans what this goes to and if it gets riveted. I assume it does but it doesn't show it riveted in the plans. Anyone else know what this is? Thanks -------- Cust. #40936 A&P, ATP typed CE-525(s), CE-500 RV-10 FUEL TANKS N801VR reserved Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242155#242155 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Jesse Saint <jesse(at)saintaviation.com>
Subject: Re: random rivet hole in fuel tank
Date: Apr 30, 2009
I don't remember if both the skin and the baffle have the extra hole, or just one or the other. It just gets a normal rivet. Jesse Saint Saint Aviation, Inc. jesse(at)saintaviation.com Cell: 352-427-0285 Fax: 815-377-3694 On Apr 30, 2009, at 4:39 PM, Strasnuts wrote: > > I am working on the fuel tanks and noticed a hole on the fuel tank > skin to baffle on the bottom of the wing. It is in line with the > rest of the machine countersunk holes and is about in the middle on > the bottom. I can't find in the plans what this goes to and if it > gets riveted. I assume it does but it doesn't show it riveted in > the plans. Anyone else know what this is? > > > Thanks > > -------- > Cust. #40936 > A&P, ATP > typed CE-525(s), CE-500 > RV-10 FUEL TANKS > N801VR reserved > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242155#242155 > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: RV-10 trio pitch servo install
From: "Lenny Iszak" <lenard(at)rapiddecision.com>
Date: Apr 30, 2009
I'm not there yet, but they do sell a nice black anodized roll servo bracket. I wish they would have given us a smilar bracket for the picth servo... Lenny Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242171#242171 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/roll_servo_bracket_637.jpg ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Apr 30, 2009
From: linn <pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: RV-10 trio pitch servo install
Danny, Trio has a nifty bracket for the RV-10 aileron connection ...... saw it at Sun-N-Fun ..... and they wouldn't turn their back on it! It does have a really short connecting tube. Linn Danny Riggs wrote: > You are correct! I miss spoke (brain fart). I need to look at where > the aeralon connects to the Trio AP. That's where I'm having trouble. > Thanks again. Dan > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: random rivet hole in fuel tank
From: ricksked(at)embarqmail.com
Date: Apr 30, 2009
Its not random, turn your skins until all the holes are lined up.. Rick S. 40185 ------Original Message------ From: Strasnuts Sender: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com ReplyTo: Rv Sent: Apr 30, 2009 1:39 PM Subject: RV10-List: random rivet hole in fuel tank I am working on the fuel tanks and noticed a hole on the fuel tank skin to baffle on the bottom of the wing. It is in line with the rest of the machine countersunk holes and is about in the middle on the bottom. I can't find in the plans what this goes to and if it gets riveted. I assume it does but it doesn't show it riveted in the plans. Anyone else know what this is? Thanks -------- Cust. #40936 A&P, ATP typed CE-525(s), CE-500 RV-10 FUEL TANKS N801VR reserved Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242155#242155 Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Engine purchase considerations
Date: Apr 30, 2009
From: "Rhonda Bewley" <Rhonda(at)bpaengines.com>
Okay. I've resisted, but it's the end of the day - so what the heck . . . I think this post is getting a little off course, so I'm going to give my own two cents, and that may be all it's worth :-) The fact of the matter is that you can find an engine for a wide variety of prices. If you are one of the individuals that happens upon a good mid-time engine that is in good shape, that's great. Most of the engines that are available from a company like Wentworth are coming from a damaged plane. Make no mistake, they are a salvage dealer. Some are okay, some are not. You take your chances with an engine like this, and that is your decision as the builder. Kudos to those that get a good one! But, buying a core (getting harder to do) and overhaul costs vary significantly depending on the quality of the engine builder, if they use service limit parts, if they install overhauled cylinders and/or reject parts (like crankshafts people!!), if they have the tools, testing equipment, overhaul data and a significant number of other variables. >From our shop, an engine overhauled to factory new limits isn't much less than a new engine. Everyone has their own needs, budget and performance alike. We have folks that have factory engines drop shipped to us on a regular basis for testing, balancing and blue-printing, high performance mods, and you do find some "interesting" things from time-to-time. Two quick side notes, I don't believe Lycoming says 1 qt. of oil leakage in 5 hours is acceptable. I believe they say 1 qt usage in 5 hours is. Also, someone made the statement about the adverse affects of porting/flow matching - you can over port cylinders which will result in negative affects in terms of reliability and performance. One pilot I know whose engine was built by another shop recently told me he's losing compressions after about 5 hours of run time on his engine. This may be a result of over porting. Everybody have a great night . . . flame on! Rhonda Barrett-Bewley Barrett Precision Engines, Inc. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of nukeflyboy Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 12:21 PM Subject: RV10-List: Re: Engine purchase considerations Bob said "Most of the folks that went with a rebuild ended up spending 80-90% of new and had a slew of headaches and/or issues that wouldnt have happened with a new engine. " I have to challenge you one this one. There is a very strong rebuild market out there and they wouldn't be in business if your statement was close to correct. Most of the certified aircraft go for rebuilds at TBO. The other posts indicate that you can get an engine for less than 50% of a new one. The worst oil leak I saw on an engine was a brand new out-of-the-box Lyc. They say that 1 quart leak every 5 hours is "within limits". Resale considerations are only for those that plan on selling and truly factor cost/benefit into the equation. After all, a used airplane is a used airplane. Would the actual sale price be $20,000 higher if you installed a new engine in an airplane that now has 500 hours? Will you get $250 more because you installed an Andair fuel valve or $500 more because you installed a throttle quadrant or $3000 more because of the leather seats? I don't think so. IMHO the best strategy strictly for resale profit is straight plans built, a rebuilt engine and prop, second hand good avionics, local upholstery and a home paint job. But who really wants to do just this? In the end you should spend what you can afford and be able to live with decisions you made and not second guess yourself. Go for the BPE engine if that is what you want. Or not. -------- Dave Moore RV-6 flying RV-10 QB - cabin top/fiberglass hell Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242108#242108 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Seano" <sean(at)braunandco.com>
Subject: Re: random rivet hole in fuel tank
Date: - - - , 20-
It is lined up with the baffle hole, I just thought it was weird that the rivet diagram shows an open hole. I will rivet it. thanks ----- Original Message ----- From: <ricksked(at)embarqmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 4:30 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: random rivet hole in fuel tank > > Its not random, turn your skins until all the holes are lined up.. > > Rick S. > 40185 > ------Original Message------ > From: Strasnuts > Sender: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com > To: Rv > ReplyTo: Rv > Sent: Apr 30, 2009 1:39 PM > Subject: RV10-List: random rivet hole in fuel tank > > > I am working on the fuel tanks and noticed a hole on the fuel tank skin to > baffle on the bottom of the wing. It is in line with the rest of the > machine countersunk holes and is about in the middle on the bottom. I > can't find in the plans what this goes to and if it gets riveted. I > assume it does but it doesn't show it riveted in the plans. Anyone else > know what this is? > > > Thanks > > -------- > Cust. #40936 > A&P, ATP > typed CE-525(s), CE-500 > RV-10 FUEL TANKS > N801VR reserved > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242155#242155 > > > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: random rivet hole in fuel tank
From: ricksked(at)embarqmail.com
Date: Apr 30, 2009
Look on the other side of the baffle...you will see the "other" hole Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: "Seano" <sean(at)braunandco.com> Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:01:12 Subject: Re: RV10-List: random rivet hole in fuel tank It is lined up with the baffle hole, I just thought it was weird that the rivet diagram shows an open hole. I will rivet it. thanks ----- Original Message ----- From: <ricksked(at)embarqmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 4:30 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: random rivet hole in fuel tank > > Its not random, turn your skins until all the holes are lined up.. > > Rick S. > 40185 > ------Original Message------ > From: Strasnuts > Sender: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com > To: Rv > ReplyTo: Rv > Sent: Apr 30, 2009 1:39 PM > Subject: RV10-List: random rivet hole in fuel tank > > > I am working on the fuel tanks and noticed a hole on the fuel tank skin to > baffle on the bottom of the wing. It is in line with the rest of the > machine countersunk holes and is about in the middle on the bottom. I > can't find in the plans what this goes to and if it gets riveted. I > assume it does but it doesn't show it riveted in the plans. Anyone else > know what this is? > > > Thanks > > -------- > Cust. #40936 > A&P, ATP > typed CE-525(s), CE-500 > RV-10 FUEL TANKS > N801VR reserved > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242155#242155 > > > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Bob Leffler" <rv(at)thelefflers.com>
Subject: random rivet hole in fuel tank
Date: Apr 30, 2009
Sean, In looking at 18-5, I see what you are referring to. Get use to it, it only gets worse as you progress. The plans start assuming that you know what you are doing and start leaving out steps or not totally correct illustrations. You'll find yourself having to read ahead in the plans to get answers to some of things that aren't clearly documented. The wing plans aren't too bad. I find that I'm spending significantly more time with the fuselage plans studying things before I actually start the task. Yes, just put a rivet in it. bob -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Seano Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 7:01 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: random rivet hole in fuel tank It is lined up with the baffle hole, I just thought it was weird that the rivet diagram shows an open hole. I will rivet it. thanks ----- Original Message ----- From: <ricksked(at)embarqmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 4:30 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: random rivet hole in fuel tank > > Its not random, turn your skins until all the holes are lined up.. > > Rick S. > 40185 > ------Original Message------ > From: Strasnuts > Sender: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com > To: Rv > ReplyTo: Rv > Sent: Apr 30, 2009 1:39 PM > Subject: RV10-List: random rivet hole in fuel tank > > > I am working on the fuel tanks and noticed a hole on the fuel tank skin to > baffle on the bottom of the wing. It is in line with the rest of the > machine countersunk holes and is about in the middle on the bottom. I > can't find in the plans what this goes to and if it gets riveted. I > assume it does but it doesn't show it riveted in the plans. Anyone else > know what this is? > > > Thanks > > -------- > Cust. #40936 > A&P, ATP > typed CE-525(s), CE-500 > RV-10 FUEL TANKS > N801VR reserved > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242155#242155 > > > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
Date: Apr 30, 2009
Subject: final door trim
One thing I haven't really seen mentioned is why micro is a bad idea for anything structural or that takes a beating and some people might not know. Microballoons are just that, little hollow glass or phenolic spheres that are mostly air. This is why they are so light and can be sanded easy, but unfortunately adding a mostly air filler to a structure will just weaken i t. The primary exception to this is when you are preparing foam for compos ite work but I won't go there. :) Michael From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of Dave Saylor Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 1:19 PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: final door trim John's right, you don't want to use micro near the edge of the door opening . The door and other things tend to touch the edge pretty regularly so it needs to be filled with something tough like flox or milled fibers. Micro will crack and chip. Cabosil (Aircraft Spruce P/N 01-04711) will help thicken the resin to keep it from running. You'll need some for bonding the door skins together if y ou haven't already. And yes, we do have Composites for RV-10s coming up in a few days, May 9 an d 10. We have a few seats available, and we cover all this stuff, and more : http://www.aircraftersllc.com/seminars.htm We are still looking for a nearby kit that needs the top fit to the fuselag e. If you're intersted, we do it for you in a couple hours, no charge. I can pick up and deliver around the Bay Area. Thanks John! Dave Saylor AirCrafters LLC 140 Aviation Way Watsonville, CA 831-722-9141 831-750-0284 CL www.AirCraftersLLC.com ________________________________ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of John Cox Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 9:24 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: final door trim Everyone needs to cut Gary's comment for framing and paste it to the wall n ear the epoxy and micro supply. Don't make the mistake others have done by the dozens. To use Thomas Paine's quote, immortalized by Robert Nuckolls - "a long habi t of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right". Micro gives volume with little gain in weight, and a false perception of st ructural strength. Epoxy has tremendous gain in weight for the same quanti ty. Epoxy's job is to bridge the stress forces across fibers, strands or f ilaments to complete the creation of a composite. More epoxy "Resin Rich" destroys that objective. This would be a great time to plug for the filling of those last seats at D ave Saylor's RV-1 composite class coming up. John Cox From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of gary Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 8:10 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: final door trim Cabosil is a better choice. You have flox for strength but you are weakeni ng it with micro. Flox and cabosil is the way to go. Gary Specketer ________________________________ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob and Karen Brown Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 9:58 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: final door trim It's not thick enough. Add more micro. From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of Danny Riggs Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 7:16 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: final door trim Any tips on how to keep the flox/micro from running everywhere when placed on a vertical surface? Even after making it super super thick it still tend s to sag AFTER I've left it looking good. Thanks, Dan href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics. com/Navigator?RV10-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Seano" <sean(at)braunandco.com>
Subject: Re: random rivet hole in fuel tank
Date: - - - , 20-
Thanks Bob, I don't know what I'm doing, it's just a good thing I have this forum to bounce questions off of. Sean ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Leffler" <rv(at)thelefflers.com> Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 5:47 PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: random rivet hole in fuel tank > > Sean, > > In looking at 18-5, I see what you are referring to. > > Get use to it, it only gets worse as you progress. The plans start > assuming that you know what you are doing and start leaving out steps or > not > totally correct illustrations. You'll find yourself having to read ahead > in the plans to get answers to some of things that aren't clearly > documented. The wing plans aren't too bad. I find that I'm spending > significantly more time with the fuselage plans studying things before I > actually start the task. > > Yes, just put a rivet in it. > > bob > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Seano > Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 7:01 PM > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: Re: RV10-List: random rivet hole in fuel tank > > > It is lined up with the baffle hole, I just thought it was weird that the > rivet diagram shows an open hole. I will rivet it. > > thanks > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <ricksked(at)embarqmail.com> > To: "Rv" > Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 4:30 PM > Subject: Re: RV10-List: random rivet hole in fuel tank > > >> >> Its not random, turn your skins until all the holes are lined up.. >> >> Rick S. >> 40185 >> ------Original Message------ >> From: Strasnuts >> Sender: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com >> To: Rv >> ReplyTo: Rv >> Sent: Apr 30, 2009 1:39 PM >> Subject: RV10-List: random rivet hole in fuel tank >> >> >> I am working on the fuel tanks and noticed a hole on the fuel tank skin >> to > >> baffle on the bottom of the wing. It is in line with the rest of the >> machine countersunk holes and is about in the middle on the bottom. I >> can't find in the plans what this goes to and if it gets riveted. I >> assume it does but it doesn't show it riveted in the plans. Anyone else >> know what this is? >> >> >> Thanks >> >> -------- >> Cust. #40936 >> A&P, ATP >> typed CE-525(s), CE-500 >> RV-10 FUEL TANKS >> N801VR reserved >> >> >> >> >> Read this topic online here: >> >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242155#242155 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >> >> >> >> >> > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Apr 30, 2009
From: Aaron Gleixner <aarongleixner(at)sbcglobal.net>
Subject: 5 Seat RV-10
I'm getting close to finishing my RV-10 and have built a bench seat in the back to fly my three young daughters at least for the next few years until they outgrow it.- I called-my insurance broker that is currently insuri ng my RV-8A, and they said there were no insurance companies willing to pro vide insurance for a 5 seat RV-10.--Does anyone else have a 5 seat RV? - Have you been able to-insure a 5 seat RV?- Did you-register the p lane as a 4 seat or a 5 seat?- - Aaron- ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Chris and Susie" <vhicy(at)bigpond.com>
Subject: Re: 5 Seat RV-10
Date: May 01, 2009
Aaron i am not sure of the rules over their however you can put 5 people in a 4 seater if the extra person is under a ....not sure it is weight or age?? So you could insure it as a 4 seater , carry the extra kid for a while anyway. not sure this will help Chris ICY ----- Original Message ----- From: Aaron Gleixner To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 10:15 AM Subject: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 I'm getting close to finishing my RV-10 and have built a bench seat in the back to fly my three young daughters at least for the next few years until they outgrow it. I called my insurance broker that is currently insuring my RV-8A, and they said there were no insurance companies willing to provide insurance for a 5 seat RV-10. Does anyone else have a 5 seat RV? Have you been able to insure a 5 seat RV? Did you register the plane as a 4 seat or a 5 seat? Aaron ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007(at)cox.net>
Subject: 5 Seat RV-10
Date: Apr 30, 2009
I think this is a case of DON'T ASK DON'T TELL. _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Aaron Gleixner Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 5:16 PM Subject: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 I'm getting close to finishing my RV-10 and have built a bench seat in the back to fly my three young daughters at least for the next few years until they outgrow it. I called my insurance broker that is currently insuring my RV-8A, and they said there were no insurance companies willing to provide insurance for a 5 seat RV-10. Does anyone else have a 5 seat RV? Have you been able to insure a 5 seat RV? Did you register the plane as a 4 seat or a 5 seat? Aaron ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Apr 30, 2009
Subject: Re: final door trim
From: Rob Kochman <rv10rob(at)gmail.com>
I'll echo Les' comments.... great class, very informative, and it was fun t o met Les and a bunch of other RV-10 builders. The basics were good for me, having no experience with composites; however, the real value was walking through all the RV-10-specific stuff. We just finished trimming the cabin cover, and it was definitely faster and we had more confidence, having seen it done before. -Rob On Thu, Apr 30, 2009 at 11:55 AM, Les Kearney wrote: > Hi > > > I took Dave=92s class last fall and it was well worth the trip to > Watsonville, even from Alberta Canada. The nice wx didn=92t hurt either. > > > Dave=92s crew can fit a top so expertly that it will make you cry when yo u > see how simple they make it seem. Dave also gives =93lifetime tech suppor t=94 > for people who take his class. > > > Cheers > > > Les Kearney > > #40643 ' some assembly required > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto: > owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *Dave Saylor > *Sent:* April-30-09 12:19 PM > > *To:* rv10-list(at)matronics.com > *Subject:* RE: RV10-List: final door trim > > > John's right, you don't want to use micro near the edge of the door > opening. The door and other things tend to touch the edge pretty regular ly > so it needs to be filled with something tough like flox or milled fibers. > Micro will crack and chip. > > > Cabosil (Aircraft Spruce P/N 01-04711) will help thicken the resin to kee p > it from running. You'll need some for bonding the door skins together if > you haven't already. > > > And yes, we do have Composites for RV-10s coming up in a few days, May 9 > and 10. We have a few seats available, and we cover all this stuff, and > more: http://www.aircraftersllc.com/seminars.htm > > > We are still looking for a nearby kit that needs the top fit to the > fuselage. If you're intersted, we do it for you in a couple hours, no > charge. I can pick up and deliver around the Bay Area. > > > Thanks John! > > > Dave Saylor > > AirCrafters LLC > > 140 Aviation Way > > Watsonville, CA > > 831-722-9141 > > 831-750-0284 CL > > www.AirCraftersLLC.com <http://www.aircraftersllc.com/> > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto: > owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *John Cox > *Sent:* Thursday, April 30, 2009 9:24 AM > *To:* rv10-list(at)matronics.com > *Subject:* RE: RV10-List: final door trim > > Everyone needs to cut Gary's comment for framing and paste it to the wall > near the epoxy and micro supply. Don't make the mistake others have done by > the dozens. > > > To use Thomas Paine's quote, immortalized by Robert Nuckolls - "a long > habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of > being right". > > > Micro gives volume with little gain in weight, and a false perception of > structural strength. Epoxy has tremendous gain in weight for the same > quantity. Epoxy's job is to bridge the stress forces across fibers, stra nds > or filaments to complete the creation of a composite. More epoxy "Resin > Rich" destroys that objective. > > > This would be a great time to plug for the filling of those last seats at > Dave Saylor's RV-1 composite class coming up. > > > John Cox > > > *From:* owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto: > owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *gary > *Sent:* Thursday, April 30, 2009 8:10 AM > *To:* rv10-list(at)matronics.com > *Subject:* RE: RV10-List: final door trim > > > Cabosil is a better choice. You have flox for strength but you are > weakening it with micro. Flox and cabosil is the way to go. > > > Gary Specketer > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto: > owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *Bob and Karen Brown > *Sent:* Thursday, April 30, 2009 9:58 AM > *To:* rv10-list(at)matronics.com > *Subject:* RE: RV10-List: final door trim > > > It=92s not thick enough. Add more micro. > > > *From:* owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto: > owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *Danny Riggs > *Sent:* Thursday, April 30, 2009 7:16 AM > *To:* rv10-list(at)matronics.com > *Subject:* RE: RV10-List: final door trim > > > Any tips on how to keep the flox/micro from running everywhere when place d > on a vertical surface? Even after making it super super thick it still te nds > to sag AFTER I've left it looking good. Thanks, Dan** > > * * > > * * > > * * > > *href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matroni cs.com/Navigator?RV10-List* > > *href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com* > > *href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/ c* > > * * > > * * > > ** > > ** > > ** > > *http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List* > > ** > > ** > > *http://forums.matronics.com* > > ** > > ** > > *http://www.matronics.com/contribution* > > * * > > * > =========== > =========== =========== =========== > > * > > -- Rob Kochman RV-10 Wings Woodinville, WA (near Seattle) http://kochman.net/N819K ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
Date: Apr 30, 2009
Subject: 5 Seat RV-10
I don't agree that a bench seat automatically means it's a 5 seat aircraf t. I also don't see that putting three kids in the back is necessarily a v iolation of the oplims as long as you have a way to properly restrain every one and don't exceed weights or CG's. I'm sure there are people wiser than me in the regs that can chime in though, just my opinion and has no basis in legal fact. :) Michael ________________________________ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of Aaron Gleixner Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 5:16 PM Subject: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 I'm getting close to finishing my RV-10 and have built a bench seat in the back to fly my three young daughters at least for the next few years until they outgrow it. I called my insurance broker that is currently insuring m y RV-8A, and they said there were no insurance companies willing to provide insurance for a 5 seat RV-10. Does anyone else have a 5 seat RV? Have yo u been able to insure a 5 seat RV? Did you register the plane as a 4 seat or a 5 seat? Aaron href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics. com/Navigator?RV10-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Apr 30, 2009
Subject: "forest of tabs" location on firewall
From: Rob Kochman <rv10rob(at)gmail.com>
I'm trying to do much of the wiring on my -10 now, so I need to put the common ground somewhere. Does anyone have know of a good place to put the B&C "forest of tabs" on the firewall (both sides of the firewall, as described in Bob's book)? I'll be doing the FWF by the plans (except for the grounds, I suppose). Thanks... -Rob ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: "forest of tabs" location on firewall
From: ricksked(at)embarqmail.com
Date: May 01, 2009
I put mine up next to the brake reservoir. I didn't need any tabs on the firewall side, dedicated grounds ran into the cabin using bulkhead AMP connectors. The engine is also grounded to the same tab plate through the 3/8 mounting bolt. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: Rob Kochman <rv10rob(at)gmail.com> Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:10:20 Subject: RV10-List: "forest of tabs" location on firewall I'm trying to do much of the wiring on my -10 now, so I need to put the common ground somewhere. Does anyone have know of a good place to put the B&C "forest of tabs" on the firewall (both sides of the firewall, as described in Bob's book)? I'll be doing the FWF by the plans (except for the grounds, I suppose). Thanks... -Rob ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: random rivet hole in fuel tank
From: ricksked(at)embarqmail.com
Date: May 01, 2009
I know this may be a dead horse but if you look at the baffles you will see three very close holes on the bottom of the tank side of the baffle and only two directly above it on the top side of the baffle...the "extra" hole indicates the bottom of the baffle and the skins correspond accordingly....IIRC Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: "Seano" <sean(at)braunandco.com> Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:01:12 Subject: Re: RV10-List: random rivet hole in fuel tank It is lined up with the baffle hole, I just thought it was weird that the rivet diagram shows an open hole. I will rivet it. thanks ----- Original Message ----- From: <ricksked(at)embarqmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 4:30 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: random rivet hole in fuel tank > > Its not random, turn your skins until all the holes are lined up.. > > Rick S. > 40185 > ------Original Message------ > From: Strasnuts > Sender: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com > To: Rv > ReplyTo: Rv > Sent: Apr 30, 2009 1:39 PM > Subject: RV10-List: random rivet hole in fuel tank > > > I am working on the fuel tanks and noticed a hole on the fuel tank skin to > baffle on the bottom of the wing. It is in line with the rest of the > machine countersunk holes and is about in the middle on the bottom. I > can't find in the plans what this goes to and if it gets riveted. I > assume it does but it doesn't show it riveted in the plans. Anyone else > know what this is? > > > Thanks > > -------- > Cust. #40936 > A&P, ATP > typed CE-525(s), CE-500 > RV-10 FUEL TANKS > N801VR reserved > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242155#242155 > > > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Apr 30, 2009
From: Bill Mauledriver Watson <MauleDriver(at)nc.rr.com>
Subject: Re: "forest of tabs" location on firewall
This has worked well for me so far... at least no regrets so far. You can locate this by reference to the brake fluid resevoir. Access to the cockpit side is primarily thru one of the holes the plans suggest you make in the instrument panel bulkhead. I'm wiring it up now. Bill "wiring like crazy" Watson Rob Kochman wrote: > I'm trying to do much of the wiring on my -10 now, so I need to put > the common ground somewhere. Does anyone have know of a good place to > put the B&C "forest of tabs" on the firewall (both sides of the > firewall, as described in Bob's book)? I'll be doing the FWF by the > plans (except for the grounds, I suppose). > > Thanks... > > -Rob > * > > > * ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: random rivet hole in fuel tank
From: "Strasnuts" <sean(at)braunandco.com>
Date: Apr 30, 2009
Yep, I definitely realized the top and bottom of the baffle to the skin and the three close holes. The problem was the plans had no rivet in the middle of the three close holes. I thought maybe I shouldn't be countersinking this hole but realized it was missed in the rivet layout. You have to look extremely close at the rivet layout to notice the hole without a rivet designation. Thanks for responding though. -------- Cust. #40936 A&P, ATP typed CE-525(s), CE-500 RV-10 FUEL TANKS N801VR reserved Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242225#242225 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Danny Riggs <jdriggs49(at)msn.com>
Subject: Re: RV-10 trio pitch servo install
Date: Apr 30, 2009
Okay thanks. I bought the complete kit from Trio (Hi Jerry!). It just seeme d that the connecting rod was REALLY short. I want to get it correct before I put the last skin on the wing as it will infinitely harder to make adjus tments once its riveted down. The mounting bracket is pretty nice. wish the y had one for the pitch. However that will be relatively easy to fab. Dan > Date: Thu=2C 30 Apr 2009 17:58:28 -0400 > From: pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: RV-10 trio pitch servo install > > > Danny=2C Trio has a nifty bracket for the RV-10 aileron connection ...... > saw it at Sun-N-Fun ..... and they wouldn't turn their back on it! It > does have a really short connecting tube. > Linn > > Danny Riggs wrote: > > You are correct! I miss spoke (brain fart). I need to look at where > > the aeralon connects to the Trio AP. That's where I'm having trouble. > > Thanks again. Dan > > > =========== =========== =========== =========== > > > _________________________________________________________________ Rediscover Hotmail=AE: Get e-mail storage that grows with you. http://windowslive.com/RediscoverHotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Rediscover_ Storage2_042009 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: 5 Seat RV-10
From: John Cox <johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com>
Date: Apr 30, 2009
The question sounds like ...."Has anyone successfully gotten the FAA to app roved a four POB amateur built kit single engine aircraft as a five in thei r Ops Limitation?" I know of several pilots who have ignored the limitation cause the weight w as within W&B and flew with five soles. The policy becomes automatically v oidable. Someone should ask Sky Smith. John Cox From: RV Builder (Michael Sausen) Sent: Thu 4/30/2009 6:07 PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 I don't agree that a bench seat automatically means it's a 5 seat aircraf t. I also don't see that putting three kids in the back is necessarily a v iolation of the oplims as long as you have a way to properly restrain every one and don't exceed weights or CG's. I'm sure there are people wiser than me in the regs that can chime in though, just my opinion and has no basis in legal fact. J Michael From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of Aaron Gleixner Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 5:16 PM Subject: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 I'm getting close to finishing my RV-10 and have built a bench seat in the back to fly my three young daughters at least for the next few years until they outgrow it. I called my insurance broker that is currently insuring m y RV-8A, and they said there were no insurance companies willing to provide insurance for a 5 seat RV-10. Does anyone else have a 5 seat RV? Have yo u been able to insure a 5 seat RV? Did you register the plane as a 4 seat or a 5 seat? Aaron href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics. com/Navigator?RV10-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List http://forums.matronics.com http://www.matronics.com/contribution ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: 5 Seat RV-10
Date: May 01, 2009
From: "George, Neal E Capt USAF ACC 605 TES/DOA" <Neal.George(at)hurlburt.af.mil>
Maybe a good time to make a few friends in the Velocity crowd and ask a few pointed questions. Velocity advertizes a 5-place version of the XL. If memory serves, there is no change to the airframe - just bucket seats out, bench seat in, add a belt. And obey the W&B chart. neal ============== The question sounds like ...."Has anyone successfully gotten the FAA to approved a four POB amateur built kit single engine aircraft as a five in their Ops Limitation?" I know of several pilots who have ignored the limitation cause the weight was within W&B and flew with five soles. The policy becomes automatically voidable. Someone should ask Sky Smith. John Cox ============ I don't agree that a bench seat automatically means it's a 5 seat aircraft. I also don't see that putting three kids in the back is necessarily a violation of the oplims as long as you have a way to properly restrain everyone and don't exceed weights or CG's. I'm sure there are people wiser than me in the regs that can chime in though, just my opinion and has no basis in legal fact. J Michael ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 01, 2009
From: Patrick Thyssen <jump2(at)sbcglobal.net>
Subject: 5 Seat RV-10
You might want to read subpart B flight rules ,91.107 Patrick Thyssen --- On Thu, 4/30/09, David McNeill wrote: From: David McNeill <dlm46007(at)cox.net> Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 Date: Thursday, April 30, 2009, 7:42 PM =0A=0A =0AI think this is a case of DON'T ASK DON'T =0ATELL. =0A=0A=0AFrom: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com =0A[mailto:owner-rv10-l ist-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Aaron =0AGleixner Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 5:16 PM Subject: RV10-List: 5 Seat =0ARV-10 =0A=0A=0A =0A =0A =0A I'm getting close to finishing my RV-10 and have built a bench seat =0A in the back to fly my three young daughte rs at least for the next few =0A years until they outgrow it.- I cal led-my insurance broker that =0A is currently insuring my RV-8A, and they said there were no insurance =0A companies willing to provide in surance for a 5 seat RV-10.--Does =0A anyone else have a 5 seat RV ?- Have you been able to-insure a 5 =0A seat RV?- Did you-regi ster the plane as a 4 seat or a 5 =0A seat?- =0A -=0A Aa ron- href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics. com/Navigator?RV10-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c =0A=0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007(at)cox.net>
Subject: 5 Seat RV-10
Date: May 01, 2009
who is the manufacturer of the aircraft? who determines approved seating Certainly not Vans or the FAA _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Thyssen Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 6:18 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 You might want to read subpart B flight rules ,91.107 Patrick Thyssen --- On Thu, 4/30/09, David McNeill wrote: From: David McNeill <dlm46007(at)cox.net> Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 Date: Thursday, April 30, 2009, 7:42 PM I think this is a case of DON'T ASK DON'T TELL. _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Aaron Gleixner Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 5:16 PM Subject: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 I'm getting close to finishing my RV-10 and have built a bench seat in the back to fly my three young daughters at least for the next few years until they outgrow it. I called my insurance broker that is currently insuring my RV-8A, and they said there were no insurance companies willing to provide insurance for a 5 seat RV-10. Does anyone else have a 5 seat RV? Have you been able to insure a 5 seat RV? Did you register the plane as a 4 seat or a 5 seat? Aaron href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics.com /Navigator?RV10-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Rene Felker" <rene(at)felker.com>
Subject: 5 Seat RV-10
Date: May 01, 2009
I think it is how it is registered..just my opinion.. See the number of 5 seaters...also the number of 2 seaters? http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/acftinqSQL.asp?striptxt=RV10&mfrtxt &modeltxt=RV-10&cmndfind.x=16&cmndfind.y=16 Rene' Felker RV-10 N423CF Flying 801-721-6080 From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of David McNeill Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 7:50 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 who is the manufacturer of the aircraft? who determines approved seating Certainly not Vans or the FAA _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Thyssen Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 6:18 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 You might want to read subpart B flight rules ,91.107 Patrick Thyssen --- On Thu, 4/30/09, David McNeill wrote: From: David McNeill <dlm46007(at)cox.net> Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 Date: Thursday, April 30, 2009, 7:42 PM I think this is a case of DON'T ASK DON'T TELL. _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Aaron Gleixner Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 5:16 PM Subject: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 I'm getting close to finishing my RV-10 and have built a bench seat in the back to fly my three young daughters at least for the next few years until they outgrow it. I called my insurance broker that is currently insuring my RV-8A, and they said there were no insurance companies willing to provide insurance for a 5 seat RV-10. Does anyone else have a 5 seat RV? Have you been able to insure a 5 seat RV? Did you register the plane as a 4 seat or a 5 seat? Aaron href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics.com /Navigator?RV10-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics.com /Navigator?RV10-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Johnson" <evmeg(at)snowcrest.net>
Subject: Re: random rivet hole in fuel tank
Date: May 01, 2009
I believe that is just there to let you kinow you have the baffle in the right way...not upside down. Its only on the bottom. Machine and rivit it with the rest. Evan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Strasnuts" <sean(at)braunandco.com> Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 1:39 PM Subject: RV10-List: random rivet hole in fuel tank > > I am working on the fuel tanks and noticed a hole on the fuel tank skin to > baffle on the bottom of the wing. It is in line with the rest of the > machine countersunk holes and is about in the middle on the bottom. I > can't find in the plans what this goes to and if it gets riveted. I > assume it does but it doesn't show it riveted in the plans. Anyone else > know what this is? > > > Thanks > > -------- > Cust. #40936 > A&P, ATP > typed CE-525(s), CE-500 > RV-10 FUEL TANKS > N801VR reserved > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242155#242155 > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 01, 2009
From: Don McDonald <building_partner(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: 5 Seat RV-10
As kind of an outsider looking in, it seems that it doesn't matter at all w hat the FAA regs say,=C2-the insurance company will say and do whatever t hey want to better their position.=C2- If they can invent something that keeps them from paying off, they will. If the only accidents we had concerning the RV10 involved pilots with hours in excess of 2,000 hours, who do you think the rate increase would fall on ....... I suspect it would be the new or low time pilot. Don --- On Fri, 5/1/09, Rene Felker wrote: From: Rene Felker <rene(at)felker.com> Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 Date: Friday, May 1, 2009, 7:27 AM I think it is how it is registered.just my opinion =C2- See the number of 5 seaters..also the number of 2 seaters? =C2- =C2- http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/acftinqSQL.asp?striptxt=RV10&mfrt xt=&modeltxt=RV-10&cmndfind.x=16&cmndfind.y=16 =C2- Rene' Felker RV-10 N423CF Flying 801-721-6080 From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of David McNeill Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 7:50 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 =C2- who is the manufacturer of the aircraft? who determines approved seating Ce rtainly not Vans or the FAA =C2- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Thyssen Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 6:18 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 You might want to read subpart B flight rules ,91.107 Patrick Thyssen --- On Thu, 4/30/09, David McNeill wrote: From: David McNeill <dlm46007(at)cox.net> Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 Date: Thursday, April 30, 2009, 7:42 PM I think this is a case of DON'T ASK DON'T TELL. =C2- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of Aaron Gleixner Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 5:16 PM Subject: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 I'm getting close to finishing my RV-10 and have built a bench seat in the back to fly my three young daughters at least for the next few years until they outgrow it.=C2- I called=C2-my insurance broker that is currently insuring my RV-8A, and they said there were no insurance companies willing to provide insurance for a 5 seat RV-10.=C2-=C2-Does anyone else have a 5 seat RV?=C2- Have you been able to=C2-insure a 5 seat RV?=C2- Did you=C2-register the plane as a 4 seat or a 5 seat?=C2- =C2- Aaron=C2- href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics. com/Navigator?RV10-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c =C2- =C2-href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://w ww.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-Listhref="http://forums.matronics.com">ht tp://forums.matronics.comhref="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">htt p://www.matronics.com/c =C2- =C2-http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV1 0-Listhttp://forums.matronics.comhttp://www.matronics.com/contribution =C2 - =0A=0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Bob and Karen Brown" <bkbrown(at)minetfiber.com>
Subject: final door trim
Date: May 01, 2009
Whoa, nothing like a gang stomp when one is wrong, lol. I apologize for making the incorrect suggestion on the micro issue. I wasn't weighing in on the appropriate of use issue (micro vs cabosil or other additives) in the mixture, only answering the original question which was posed as a lack of viscosity in a micro/flox mixture, where if you want more resistance to flow, you'd add more micro. I'd be interested to know if there are ranges of blends where specific physical qualities of additives are varied in a wider mix blend range, ie, flox/mico/cabosil or micro/chopped silica or flox/chopped silica etc. Generally as technologies evolve, they evolve in the direction of more complex mixes of previously known materials. Thanks to everyone for posting the correct material of choice in the doore edge application. I'll also add that if you REALLY need resistance to impact, I used to sell an additive to the automotive paint industry that makes paint more impact resistant, and it follows the same logic laid out above for why (one of the reasons) cabosil is recommended to be used rather than micro, and that is density. Though the specific gravity of the base material in Cabosil is the same as micro (about 2.4) , volume for volume cabosil is more dense than micro, as micro is mostly air. The material that is used by the automotive paint industry to add impact (chip) resistance to both one part and two part paints is a fine grind of barium sulfate (barite). It also has the side benefit of adding more brilliance to any color and reducing the amount of pigment needed for any color. Barite is what makes paint heavy. Barite replaced calcium carbonate in this application even though it is much more expensive. Silica has a specific gravity of about 2.4, barite has a specific gravity of 4.3. That difference in density of the additive makes the final paint it more resistant to chipping and impact. Fine barite is also a common additive in sound insulation on aircraft, where its high density also reduces transmitted sound and allows a thin heavy layer of insulation to deaden sound more effectively than a thicker, less dense material. More useless but interesting information. From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of RV Builder (Michael Sausen) Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 4:48 PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: final door trim One thing I haven't really seen mentioned is why micro is a bad idea for anything structural or that takes a beating and some people might not know. Microballoons are just that, little hollow glass or phenolic spheres that are mostly air. This is why they are so light and can be sanded easy, but unfortunately adding a mostly air filler to a structure will just weaken it. The primary exception to this is when you are preparing foam for composite work but I won't go there. J Michael From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dave Saylor Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 1:19 PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: final door trim John's right, you don't want to use micro near the edge of the door opening. The door and other things tend to touch the edge pretty regularly so it needs to be filled with something tough like flox or milled fibers. Micro will crack and chip. Cabosil (Aircraft Spruce P/N 01-04711) will help thicken the resin to keep it from running. You'll need some for bonding the door skins together if you haven't already. And yes, we do have Composites for RV-10s coming up in a few days, May 9 and 10. We have a few seats available, and we cover all this stuff, and more: http://www.aircraftersllc.com/seminars.htm We are still looking for a nearby kit that needs the top fit to the fuselage. If you're intersted, we do it for you in a couple hours, no charge. I can pick up and deliver around the Bay Area. Thanks John! Dave Saylor AirCrafters LLC 140 Aviation Way Watsonville, CA 831-722-9141 831-750-0284 CL www.AirCraftersLLC.com _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of John Cox Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 9:24 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: final door trim Everyone needs to cut Gary's comment for framing and paste it to the wall near the epoxy and micro supply. Don't make the mistake others have done by the dozens. To use Thomas Paine's quote, immortalized by Robert Nuckolls - "a long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right". Micro gives volume with little gain in weight, and a false perception of structural strength. Epoxy has tremendous gain in weight for the same quantity. Epoxy's job is to bridge the stress forces across fibers, strands or filaments to complete the creation of a composite. More epoxy "Resin Rich" destroys that objective. This would be a great time to plug for the filling of those last seats at Dave Saylor's RV-1 composite class coming up. John Cox From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of gary Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 8:10 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: final door trim Cabosil is a better choice. You have flox for strength but you are weakening it with micro. Flox and cabosil is the way to go. Gary Specketer _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob and Karen Brown Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 9:58 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: final door trim It's not thick enough. Add more micro. From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Danny Riggs Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 7:16 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: final door trim Any tips on how to keep the flox/micro from running everywhere when placed on a vertical surface? Even after making it super super thick it still tends to sag AFTER I've left it looking good. Thanks, Dan href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics.com /Navigator?RV10-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c &bsp; - The RV10-List Email Forum -href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics.= ============= < Same great content also available via the Web Forums! href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.comhttp://www.matronics.com/ con ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: 5 Seat RV-10
Date: May 01, 2009
From: "John Cox" <johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com>
Still wondering if anyone got their DAR to approve 5 soles for a 4 POB kit (Who specifically?). Also wondering which insurance company accepts 5 POB regardless of being under gross weight? Testing for the approval of the kit (N410RV) was done 4 POB and not to exceed 260hp at 2700 lbs. The EAA tends to say a modification not to exceed 10% is within the Ops Limit to avoid a new Phase ONE requirement. Isn't there a disclaimer that the manufacturer did 51% of the tasks and complied with the kit (parts) fabricators FAA approval process? There are lots of things done in the real world of a questionable ethical nature which make a policy voidable. Often the underwriter looks the other way to clear the claim when it was not blatant. The underwriter knows the claim payout is spread over the remain policy holders in the years ahead. My cowl design should allow for angle valve Lycoming heads and roller lifters and twin turbo mods which will clearly be over the fence on the original N410RV. Dave, you know it's the DAR who approves the Limitations within their limited authority. It is the FAA that grants final issuance and it is the boldness of the builder/manufacturer who asks for an insurance policy to provide a financial cushion to the surviving family/estate members. Doing it and getting insurance after FAA approval is a question worth listening for the answer. John From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rene Felker Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 7:27 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 I think it is how it is registered....just my opinion...... See the number of 5 seaters.....also the number of 2 seaters? http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/acftinqSQL.asp?striptxt=RV10&mf r txt=&modeltxt=RV-10&cmndfind.x=16&cmndfind.y=16 Rene' Felker RV-10 N423CF Flying 801-721-6080 From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of David McNeill Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 7:50 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 who is the manufacturer of the aircraft? who determines approved seating Certainly not Vans or the FAA ________________________________ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Thyssen Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 6:18 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 You might want to read subpart B flight rules ,91.107 Patrick Thyssen --- On Thu, 4/30/09, David McNeill wrote: From: David McNeill <dlm46007(at)cox.net> Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 Date: Thursday, April 30, 2009, 7:42 PM I think this is a case of DON'T ASK DON'T TELL. ________________________________ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Aaron Gleixner Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 5:16 PM Subject: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 I'm getting close to finishing my RV-10 and have built a bench seat in the back to fly my three young daughters at least for the next few years until they outgrow it. I called my insurance broker that is currently insuring my RV-8A, and they said there were no insurance companies willing to provide insurance for a 5 seat RV-10. Does anyone else have a 5 seat RV? Have you been able to insure a 5 seat RV? Did you register the plane as a 4 seat or a 5 seat? Aaron href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronic s .com/Navigator?RV10-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronic s .com/Navigator?RV10-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List http://forums.matronics.com http://www.matronics.com/contribution ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Testement" <jwt(at)roadmapscoaching.com>
Subject: "forest of tabs" location on firewall
Date: May 01, 2009
Rob, I put mine of the inside of the firewall on the far left and ran a #2 ground from the rear battery. On the engine side I ran a braided cable from the mounting bolt to the engine. There was really nothing to ground on the engine side of the firewall. As it ended up most of the grounds came from the avionics and I put 3 10-tab ground 'buses' (got from Stein) next to/on the avionics stack. John Testement N311RV flying _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill Mauledriver Watson Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 10:11 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: "forest of tabs" location on firewall This has worked well for me so far... at least no regrets so far. You can locate this by reference to the brake fluid resevoir. Access to the cockpit side is primarily thru one of the holes the plans suggest you make in the instrument panel bulkhead. I'm wiring it up now. Bill "wiring like crazy" Watson Rob Kochman wrote: I'm trying to do much of the wiring on my -10 now, so I need to put the common ground somewhere. Does anyone have know of a good place to put the B&C "forest of tabs" on the firewall (both sides of the firewall, as described in Bob's book)? I'll be doing the FWF by the plans (except for the grounds, I suppose). Thanks... -Rob href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics.com /Navigator?RV10-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/contri bution Checked by AVG - www.avg.com 06:37:00 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: "forest of tabs" location on firewall
Date: May 01, 2009
From: "Condrey, Bob (US SSA)" <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com>
There are a number of potential items on the engine side of the firewall are pressure senders, pressure switches, hall effect current sensor, tach generator for RPM pickup, etc. Depending on your installation you might have all, none or any combination. Also, some sensors will ground through the case and others have a ground wire. I think I've got 4 items grounded on the engine side of the firewall. Bob _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of John Testement Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 2:11 PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: "forest of tabs" location on firewall Rob, I put mine of the inside of the firewall on the far left and ran a #2 ground from the rear battery. On the engine side I ran a braided cable from the mounting bolt to the engine. There was really nothing to ground on the engine side of the firewall. As it ended up most of the grounds came from the avionics and I put 3 10-tab ground 'buses' (got from Stein) next to/on the avionics stack. John Testement N311RV flying _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill Mauledriver Watson Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 10:11 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: "forest of tabs" location on firewall This has worked well for me so far... at least no regrets so far. You can locate this by reference to the brake fluid resevoir. Access to the cockpit side is primarily thru one of the holes the plans suggest you make in the instrument panel bulkhead. I'm wiring it up now. Bill "wiring like crazy" Watson Rob Kochman wrote: I'm trying to do much of the wiring on my -10 now, so I need to put the common ground somewhere. Does anyone have know of a good place to put the B&C "forest of tabs" on the firewall (both sides of the firewall, as described in Bob's book)? I'll be doing the FWF by the plans (except for the grounds, I suppose). Thanks... -Rob href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronic s .com/Navigator?RV10-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c o ntribution Checked by AVG - www.avg.com 04/29/09 06:37:00 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: 2009 OSH RV-10 HQ Camping Info
From: "bcondrey" <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com>
Date: May 01, 2009
It's getting to be that time of year because phone calls and emails have started! I've already talked to both Gary and Tim and we'll again facilitate getting a group of camp sites together for RV-10 folks. It's still a bit early for detailed planning but I'll be posting here and Tim will be supporting via his web site with contact lists, calendar, etc. Here's the info available so far: - There will be a single group instead of two groups like last year - Sites will be staked out about a week prior to show start; don't know the exact date yet - Cost is simply the cost of the camping sites * the number of days from when staked until the end of the show. You pay in advance from the day the sites are staked out until the end of the show. Cost this year is $21 per night and we have traditionally staked them out the Sunday or Monday a week before show start (last year was 13 nights). You pay me in advance and sites will be paid for by check when they get staked out. EAA refunds the full amount for unused days directly to you as you leave the campground if you leave early. - There are usually at least a couple nights where we've had a big cookout and put out a voluntary money jar to offset food cost. We have excess money left from last year so there will again be a dedicated site to have a large open area for gathering. - Tim will post relevant info on his website. If you want to split the cost of the site because you are going to leave early or come late, that is where you'll find others to coordinate with. Some info from last year: www.myrv10.com/osh/Camping_FAQ.html - We'll use our best judgment for the group location based on what's available when we get there but it will be in the same area that we've been the last few years which is immediately south of Pauls Park in Camp Scholler. - Sites get tagged as required using a little logic based on size of the camper, tent vs. Class A motorhome, whether youve got kids, etc. If you dont like the location you can swap around when you get there. - Well have your car pass, etc. at one of our sites and you simply call when you get close and well meet you at the registration gate. Besides being a great social environment, you get to interact with builders at all stages and even some vendors and other notables. Stein showed up with free tee shirts and hats one evening last year! Ill post more info in a few weeks when it gets closer. Bob N442PM (flying) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242332#242332 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: 5 Seat RV-10
Date: May 01, 2009
From: "Condrey, Bob (US SSA)" <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com>
Sorry, don't remember the exact question. Not a factor for me since I've got the stock seat configuration. Bob _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Thyssen Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 3:27 PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 Question, On your insurance form did they ask if you modified my plane from vans plan? Mine did and I answered accordingly. I would certainly say adding a fifth seat is a modification. or fifth seatbelt. Since every one on board has to have their own with exception of child under 2yrs. Just my reading of FARS Not EAA. Patrick Thyssen --- On Fri, 5/1/09, Condrey, Bob (US SSA) wrote: From: Condrey, Bob (US SSA) <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com> Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 Date: Friday, May 1, 2009, 12:44 PM Happy to share John, but will point out that the registration process is where things get fouled up - it's the clerk that reads the info from the multi-part carbon (not kidding here) form and enters into to the DB. The DAR I used was a retired FSDO employee that does contract work for them in addition to offering DAR services. She was getting ready to head over to the UK to inspect some mods to a biz jet the week after she did my plane. The insurance paperwork simply asks for number of seats which means (to me anyway) that they care about how many seats you actually have, not how the plane is registered. You see a lot of military aeroclubs that remove a couple seats for insurance purposes since they focus mostly on flight training. I made a call when I discovered the issue but it seems like once the info is there it's a huge amount of effort to change. You'll also note that the manufacturer field just has my last name even though my full name was on the form and most other planes list full names. DAR was Donna Basgall, #DARF830505CE and my insurance is via SkySmith. Bob N442PM (flying for a year now!) ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 01, 2009
From: Patrick Thyssen <jump2(at)sbcglobal.net>
Subject: 5 Seat RV-10
Thats ok I was just putting it out there for the group to think. I also hav e 4 seats but wanted 12500lbs just to see what they would do, but did not w ant to have to get another type rating,& Hassle with big brother. so I just said 2800lbs. I got my insurance for $2400 for 150k hull and rest is usual . Eaa falconcrest group. Crazy thing is I got my C-310 for $2370 for the same coverage. go figure. Patrick Thyssen --- On Fri, 5/1/09, Condrey, Bob (US SSA) wrot e: From: Condrey, Bob (US SSA) <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com> Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 Date: Friday, May 1, 2009, 3:39 PM =0A=0A=0A =0A =0A=0A =0A=0A =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0ASorry, don=99t re member the exact question.=C2-=0ANot a factor for me since I=99ve g ot the stock seat configuration. =0A=0A =C2- =0A=0ABob =0A=0A =C2- =0A =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0AFrom:=0Aowner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com=0A[ mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On=0ABehalf Of Patrick Thyssen =0ASent: Friday, May 01, 2009 3:27 PM =0ATo: rv10-list(at)matronics.com =0ASubject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat=0ARV-10 =0A=0A=0A=0A =C2- =0A=0A=0A =0A =0A =0A Question, On your insurance form did they ask if you modified my plane from=0A vans plan? Mine did and I answered accordingly. I would certainly say adding=0A a fifth seat is a modification. or fifth seatbelt. Since ev ery one on board=0A has to have their own with exception of child under 2y rs. =0A =C2-Just my reading of FARS Not EAA. =0A Patrick Thyssen =0A --- On Fri, 5/1/09, Condrey, Bob (=0A US SSA) <bob.condrey@baesystems. com>=0A wrote: =0A =0A From: Condrey, Bob (US SSA) <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com> =0A Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 =0A To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com =0A Date: Friday, May 1, 2009, 12:44 PM =0A =0A =0A Happy to share John , but will point out that the registration=0A process is where things get fouled up =93 it=99s the clerk that reads the info=0A from the multi-part carbon (not kidding here) form and enters into to the=0A DB. =C2- The DAR I used was a retired FSDO employee that does contract work =0A for them in addition to offering DAR services.=C2- She was getting r eady to=0A head over to the UK =0A to inspect some mods to a biz jet the week after she did my plane.=C2- The=0A insurance paperwork simply asks for number of seats which means (to me=0A anyway) that they care about how many seats you actually have, not how the=0A plane is registered.=C2- Y ou see a lot of military aeroclubs that remove a=0A couple seats for insur ance purposes since they focus mostly on flight=0A training. =0A =C2- =0A I made a call when I discovered the issue but it seems like once=0A t he info is there it=99s a huge amount of effort to change.=C2- You =99ll also=0A note that the manufacturer field just has my last name even though my full name=0A was on the form and most other planes list fu ll names. =0A =C2- =0A DAR was Donna Basgall, #DARF830505CE and my insu rance is via=0A SkySmith. =0A =C2- =0A Bob =0A =C2- =0A N442PM (fl ying for a year now!) =0A =0A =0A =C2- =0A =0A =0A =0A =C2- =0A =0A =0A=0A=0A =C2- =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Kevin Belue <kdbelue(at)charter.net>
Subject: Re: 5 Seat RV-10
Date: May 01, 2009
Your insurance cost is lower than mine - do you have ground hull coverage or full coverage? Mine is $3600 for full coverage, 150k hull. Kevin Belue RV6A RV10 Sent from my iPhone On May 1, 2009, at 4:13 PM, Patrick Thyssen wrote: > Thats ok I was just putting it out there for the group to think. I > also have 4 seats but wanted 12500lbs just to see what they would > do, but did not want to have to get another type rating,& Hassle > with big brother. so I just said 2800lbs. I got my insurance for > $2400 for 150k hull and rest is usual. Eaa falconcrest group. > Crazy thing is I got my C-310 for $2370 for the same coverage. go > figure. > Patrick Thyssen > > > --- On Fri, 5/1/09, Condrey, Bob (US SSA) > wrote: > > From: Condrey, Bob (US SSA) <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com> > Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Date: Friday, May 1, 2009, 3:39 PM > > Sorry, don=99t remember the exact question. Not a factor for me since > I=99ve got the stock seat configuration. > > > Bob > > > From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com > ] On Behalf Of Patrick Thyssen > Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 3:27 PM > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 > > > Question, On your insurance form did they ask if you modified my > plane from vans plan? Mine did and I answered accordingly. I would > certainly say adding a fifth seat is a modification. or fifth > seatbelt. Since every one on board has to have their own with > exception of child under 2yrs. > Just my reading of FARS Not EAA. > Patrick Thyssen > --- On Fri, 5/1/09, Condrey, Bob ( US SSA) > wrote: > > > From: Condrey, Bob (US SSA) <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com> > Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Date: Friday, May 1, 2009, 12:44 PM > > Happy to share John, but will point out that the registration > process is where things get fouled up =93 it=99s the clerk that reads > the info from the multi-part carbon (not kidding here) form and ente > rs into to the DB. The DAR I used was a retired FSDO employee that > does contract work for them in addition to offering DAR services. S > he was getting ready to head over to the UK to inspect some mods to > a biz jet the week after she did my plane. The insurance paperwork > simply asks for number of seats which means (to me anyway) that they > care about how many seats you actually have, not how the plane is r > egistered. You see a lot of military aeroclubs that remove a couple > seats for insurance purposes since they focus mostly on flight trai > ning. > > > I made a call when I discovered the issue but it seems like once the > info is there it=99s a huge amount of effort to change. You=99ll > also note that the manufacturer field just has my last name even tho > ugh my full name was on the form and most other planes list full nam > es. > > > DAR was Donna Basgall, #DARF830505CE and my insurance is via SkySmith. > > > Bob > > > N442PM (flying for a year now!) > > > http://www.matron="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://forums.matronics.com > ">http:/====================== = > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 01, 2009
From: Patrick Thyssen <jump2(at)sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: 5 Seat RV-10
They both have full coverage. Been with falcon for 15+ yrs. RV 150k and 310 =C2- 155k. Enough time and no incidents in last 6 yrs. AP=C2- IA ATP Patrick Thyssen --- On Fri, 5/1/09, Kevin Belue wrote: From: Kevin Belue <kdbelue(at)charter.net> Subject: Re: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 Date: Friday, May 1, 2009, 4:32 PM =0A=0AYour insurance cost is lower than mine - do you have ground hull cove rage or full coverage? Mine is $3600 for full coverage, 150k hull. Kevin BelueRV6ARV10 Sent from my iPhone On May 1, 2009, at 4:13 PM, Patrick Thyssen wrote: Thats ok I was just putting it out there for the group to think. I also hav e 4 seats but wanted 12500lbs just to see what they would do, but did not w ant to have to get another type rating,& Hassle with big brother. so I just said 2800lbs. I got my insurance for $2400 for 150k hull and rest is usual . Eaa falconcrest group. Crazy thing is I got my C-310 for $2370 for the same coverage. go figure. Patrick Thyssen --- On Fri, 5/1/09, Condrey, Bob (US SSA) wrot e: From: Condrey, Bob (US SSA) <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com> Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 Date: Friday, May 1, 2009, 3:39 PM =0A=0A=0A =0A =0A=0A =0A=0A =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0ASorry, don=99t remember the exact question.=C2-=0ANot a factor for me since I=99ve got the stock seat configuration. =0A=0A =C2- =0A=0ABob =0A=0A =C2- =0A=0A=0A =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0AFrom:=0Aowner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com=0A[mailto :owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On=0ABehalf Of Patrick Thyssen =0ASent: Friday, May 01, 2009 3:27 PM =0ATo: rv10-list(at)matronics.com =0ASubject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat=0ARV-10 =0A=0A=0A=0A =C2- =0A=0A=0A =0A =0A =0A Question, On your insurance form did they ask if you modified my plane from=0A vans plan? Mine did and I answered accordingly. I would certainly say adding=0A a fifth seat is a modification. or fifth seatbelt. Since ev ery one on board=0A has to have their own with exception of child under 2y rs. =0A =C2-Just my reading of FARS Not EAA. =0A Patrick Thyssen =0A --- On Fri, 5/1/09, Condrey, Bob (=0A US SSA) <bob.condrey@baesystems. com>=0A wrote: =0A =0A From: Condrey, Bob (US SSA) <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com> =0A Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 =0A To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com =0A Date: Friday, May 1, 2009, 12:44 PM =0A =0A =0A Happy to share John , but will point out that the registration=0A process is where things get fouled up =93 it=99s the clerk that reads the info=0A from the multi-part carbon (not kidding here) form and enters into to the=0A DB. =C2- The DAR I used was a retired FSDO employee that does contract work =0A for them in addition to offering DAR services.=C2- She was getting r eady to=0A head over to the UK =0A to inspect some mods to a biz jet the week after she did my plane.=C2- The=0A insurance paperwork simply asks for number of seats which means (to me=0A anyway) that they care about how many seats you actually have, not how the=0A plane is registered.=C2- Y ou see a lot of military aeroclubs that remove a=0A couple seats for insur ance purposes since they focus mostly on flight=0A training. =0A =C2- =0A I made a call when I discovered the issue but it seems like once=0A t he info is there it=99s a huge amount of effort to change.=C2- You =99ll also=0A note that the manufacturer field just has my last name even though my full name=0A was on the form and most other planes list fu ll names. =0A =C2- =0A DAR was Donna Basgall, #DARF830505CE and my insu rance is via=0A SkySmith. =0A =C2- =0A Bob =0A =C2- =0A N442PM (fl ying for a year now!) =0A =0A =0A =C2- =0A =0A =0A =0A =C2- =0A =0A =0A=0A=0A =C2- =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A http://www.matron="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://forums.matr onics.com">http:/=================== ======0A href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics. com/Navigator?RV10-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/con tribution =0A ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "pascal" <pascal(at)rv10builder.net>
Subject: Heat vent pressure
Date: May 01, 2009
With all the history of the tunnel heat coming from the heat vents I am looking for (testing) information. Anyone know about how much volume and pressure is coming out of the heat muff when in flight? As an example for testing I would like to use a heat gun/ hair dryer to see how much heat comes through the vents versus the aluminum vents. As a side note, I wanted to comment on the Plane Innovations Heat vents. They really are built nicely, they are stainless steel that is spot welded together, in the pursuit to build a vent that is completely fireproof the doors have tabs inside and the cable clamps are also stainless steel. My question above is to determine how much air is actually forced through to determine how well the vents would work with smoke and fire heat. One thing is for sure, the plane innovations vents are far superior to the flimsy aluminum one that come with the kit. Pascal ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: 5 Seat RV-10
From: John Cox <johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com>
Date: May 01, 2009
Tongue in cheek....It's good to know Sky Smith, your DAR and the FAA clerk all count cheeks as the basis for 10. Safe Flyin! John Cox From: Condrey, Bob (US SSA) Sent: Fri 5/1/2009 1:39 PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 Sorry, don't remember the exact question. Not a factor for me since I've g ot the stock seat configuration. Bob From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Thyssen Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 3:27 PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 Question, On your insurance form did they ask if you modified my plane from vans plan? Mine did and I answered accordingly. I would certainly say addi ng a fifth seat is a modification. or fifth seatbelt. Since every one on bo ard has to have their own with exception of child under 2yrs. Just my reading of FARS Not EAA. Patrick Thyssen --- On Fri, 5/1/09, Condrey, Bob (US SSA) wrot e: From: Condrey, Bob (US SSA) <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com> Subject: RE: RV10-List: 5 Seat RV-10 Date: Friday, May 1, 2009, 12:44 PM Happy to share John, but will point out that the registration process is wh ere things get fouled up - it's the clerk that reads the info from the mult i-part carbon (not kidding here) form and enters into to the DB. The DAR I used was a retired FSDO employee that does contract work for them in addit ion to offering DAR services. She was getting ready to head over to the UK to inspect some mods to a biz jet the week after she did my plane. The in surance paperwork simply asks for number of seats which means (to me anyway ) that they care about how many seats you actually have, not how the plane is registered. You see a lot of military aeroclubs that remove a couple se ats for insurance purposes since they focus mostly on flight training. I made a call when I discovered the issue but it seems like once the info i s there it's a huge amount of effort to change. You'll also note that the manufacturer field just has my last name even though my full name was on th e form and most other planes list full names. DAR was Donna Basgall, #DARF830505CE and my insurance is via SkySmith. Bob N442PM (flying for a year now!) ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: final door trim
From: "johngoodman" <johngoodman(at)earthlink.net>
Date: May 02, 2009
I don't think the question about how to keep it from sagging was answered. I am absolutely no expert, but I remember Dave Saylor showing us how to use Peel Ply (a dacron fabric I believe) on the practice chocks we made. I think lots of flox/cabosil and a final "hold in place" with Peel Ply might work. John -------- #40572 QB Fuselage, wings finished. Finish Kit started. N711JG reserved Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242388#242388 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: LED NAV/Strobe/Landing Lights
From: "johngoodman" <johngoodman(at)earthlink.net>
Date: May 02, 2009
Albert, At Sun 'n fun I noticed Kuntzleman has a new LED landing light in his offerings. Looks pretty good. John -------- #40572 QB Fuselage, wings finished. Finish Kit started. N711JG reserved Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242390#242390 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "gary" <speckter(at)comcast.net>
Subject: Re: final door trim
Date: May 02, 2009
I like to thicken my epoxy/flox mix until it starts to get stringy when flowing off the mixing stick and then thicken it up to non sag stage with cabosil. I don't use peal ply for this application, although I don't think that it would hurt, but peal ply doesn't flow around the arc of the door very well. Gary Specketer -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of johngoodman Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 7:33 AM Subject: RV10-List: Re: final door trim I don't think the question about how to keep it from sagging was answered. I am absolutely no expert, but I remember Dave Saylor showing us how to use Peel Ply (a dacron fabric I believe) on the practice chocks we made. I think lots of flox/cabosil and a final "hold in place" with Peel Ply might work. John -------- #40572 QB Fuselage, wings finished. Finish Kit started. N711JG reserved Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242388#242388 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: seat belt counter sink?
From: "Lew Gallagher" <lewgall(at)charter.net>
Date: May 02, 2009
Hey Guys, If there's anybody else out there ready for the seatbelt countersink, now's the time to get on the list. So far it is: 1) Jay, 2) Bob, then 3) back to me. It will go out as soon as Bob gets me his mailing address, so let me know and I'll add you to the list. Later, - Lew -------- non-pilot crazy about building NOW OFICIALLY BUILDER #40549 Painting when it's 60+ degrees! Piddling with wiring and avionics. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242396#242396 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 02, 2009
From: linn <pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: seat belt counter sink?
Lew Gallagher wrote: > non-pilot > crazy about building > NOW OFICIALLY BUILDER #40549 > Painting when it's 60+ degrees! > Piddling with wiring and avionics. Take it from me, you really don't want to go piddling on your wiring! Causes corrosion. Linn > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242396#242396 > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: vetterman exhaust
From: "cjay" <cgfinney(at)yahoo.com>
Date: May 02, 2009
can anyone share their pics of the left side muffler and tail pipe. Lacking any instructions I think I've got it figured out, but it would be good to see how others have done it. I installed it months ago, but trying to get the scat tubes on I realize they are not lined up properly. Is the tail pipe welded on to the the muffler or should I be able to move it? much obliged, cjay Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242459#242459 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: vetterman exhaust
From: ricksked(at)embarqmail.com
Date: May 03, 2009
Its a slip joint, no need to weld it Once in position its pretty tight make sure you put some mouse milk on the ball/slip joints to easier assemble and take apart Rick S 40185 Paint ------Original Message------ From: cjay Sender: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com ReplyTo: Rv Sent: May 2, 2009 7:07 PM Subject: RV10-List: vetterman exhaust can anyone share their pics of the left side muffler and tail pipe. Lacking any instructions I think I've got it figured out, but it would be good to see how others have done it. I installed it months ago, but trying to get the scat tubes on I realize they are not lined up properly. Is the tail pipe welded on to the the muffler or should I be able to move it? much obliged, cjay Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242459#242459 Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T ________________________________________________________________________________
From: James Ochs <jochs(at)froody.org>
Subject: elevator trailing edge
Date: May 03, 2009
Hi all, Finally back to building after about a 2 year break :P I did the dynaseal thing on the elevator trailing edges last night and after I got the left elevator ribs in, the wedge sealed in, and the cleco's in I realized I forgot to make the bend in the edge so there's about a 32nd (maybe a bit less) of a gap in the trailing edge. Is there anyway to fix that after the fact? I know it's a cosmetic thing, but it bugs me since the rudder and right elevator came out pretty nice ;) Thanks, James -- #40400 finishing up the elevators http://www.froody.org/heartofgold/ ________________________________________________________________________________
From: James Ochs <jochs(at)froody.org>
Subject: Re: Electric Rudder Trim
Date: May 03, 2009
Hi all, I'm also interested in doing Vic's trim mod on my rudder. I found the part #'s from an earlier post for the access plate, doubler(s) and servo. Is there also a part # for the pushrod fairing, or is that something we have to make ourselves? Thanks, James -- #40400 finishing up elevators http://www.froody.org/heartofgold/ ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 03, 2009
Subject: Re: "forest of tabs" location on firewall
From: Rob Kochman <rv10rob(at)gmail.com>
Thanks, guys for the advice; very helpful. I think I'll go with the same spot Bill shows in his picture. I stumbled across a pic of Van's prototype that seems to show it's a good location, too: http://www.myrv10.com/N610RV/undercowl/P0003082.html -Rob On Fri, May 1, 2009 at 12:43 PM, Condrey, Bob (US SSA) < bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com> wrote: > There are a number of potential items on the engine side of the firewall > are pressure senders, pressure switches, hall effect current sensor, tach > generator for RPM pickup, etc. Depending on your installation you might > have all, none or any combination. Also, some sensors will ground throug h > the case and others have a ground wire. I think I=92ve got 4 items groun ded > on the engine side of the firewall. > > > Bob > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto: > owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *John Testement > *Sent:* Friday, May 01, 2009 2:11 PM > *To:* rv10-list(at)matronics.com > *Subject:* RE: RV10-List: "forest of tabs" location on firewall > > > Rob, > > > I put mine of the inside of the firewall on the far left and ran a #2 > ground from the rear battery. On the engine side I ran a braided cable fr om > the mounting bolt to the engine. There was really nothing to ground on th e > engine side of the firewall. As it ended up most of the grounds came from > the avionics and I put 3 10-tab ground =91buses=92 (got from Stein) next to/on > the avionics stack. > > > John Testement > > N311RV flying > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto: > owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *Bill Mauledriver > Watson > *Sent:* Thursday, April 30, 2009 10:11 PM > *To:* rv10-list(at)matronics.com > *Subject:* Re: RV10-List: "forest of tabs" location on firewall > > > This has worked well for me so far... at least no regrets so far. You ca n > locate this by reference to the brake fluid resevoir. Access to the cock pit > side is primarily thru one of the holes the plans suggest you make in the > instrument panel bulkhead. I'm wiring it up now. > > Bill "wiring like crazy" Watson > > > Rob Kochman wrote: > > I'm trying to do much of the wiring on my -10 now, so I need to put the > common ground somewhere. Does anyone have know of a good place to put th e > B&C "forest of tabs" on the firewall (both sides of the firewall, as > described in Bob's book)? I'll be doing the FWF by the plans (except for > the grounds, I suppose). > > > Thanks... > > > -Rob > > * * > > * * > > * href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matron ics.com/Navigator?RV10-List* > > * href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com* > > * href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com /contribution* > > * * > > > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > 04/29/09 06:37:00 > > * * > > * * > > ** > > ** > > ** > > *http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List* > > ** > > *http://forums.matronics.com* > > ** > > ** > > ** > > * * > > * > =========== =========== =========== =========== > * > > -- Rob Kochman RV-10 Wings Woodinville, WA (near Seattle) http://kochman.net/N819K ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Bob Leffler" <rv(at)thelefflers.com>
Subject: Re: Electric Rudder Trim
Date: May 03, 2009
You can get them from Avery and Aircraft Spruce. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of James Ochs Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 12:42 PM Subject: RV10-List: Re: Electric Rudder Trim Hi all, I'm also interested in doing Vic's trim mod on my rudder. I found the part #'s from an earlier post for the access plate, doubler(s) and servo. Is there also a part # for the pushrod fairing, or is that something we have to make ourselves? Thanks, James -- #40400 finishing up elevators http://www.froody.org/heartofgold/ ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 03, 2009
Subject: Re: Electric Rudder Trim
From: Dj Merrill <deej(at)deej.net>
On 5/3/2009 1:01 PM, Tim Olson wrote: > That's just a normal rudder cable exit fairing available > from Aircraft Spruce or Avery and other places. Or, you > can make it yourself. Page 38 of the June 2009 Kitplanes has an article showing how to make them. Looks pretty easy. -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ KR-2 Builder N770DJ http://deej.net/sportsman/ http://deej.net/kr-2/ "Many things that are unexplainable happen during the construction of an airplane." --Dave Prizio, 30 Aug 2005 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: W&B update
From: "cjay" <cgfinney(at)yahoo.com>
Date: May 03, 2009
[quote="dlm46007(at)cox.net"]Just completed the first annual and re weighed after installing the extra battery. The new weight is 1666 and a cg of 108.13. installing the 680 on the firewall moved the CG about an inch forward. I won't feel any anxiety loading 100 pounds in the baggage area (35 pounds of tools and 65 pounds of family things). Based on a previous weight I calculate the battery at 15 and the paint at 21. > [b] Can you show us where you placed the 680 in the front? Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242523#242523 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: W&B update
Date: May 03, 2009
Exterior and interior views -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of cjay Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 12:36 PM Subject: RV10-List: Re: W&B update [quote="dlm46007(at)cox.net"]Just completed the first annual and re weighed after installing the extra battery. The new weight is 1666 and a cg of 108.13. installing the 680 on the firewall moved the CG about an inch forward. I won't feel any anxiety loading 100 pounds in the baggage area (35 pounds of tools and 65 pounds of family things). Based on a previous weight I calculate the battery at 15 and the paint at 21. > [b] Can you show us where you placed the 680 in the front? Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242523#242523 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Chris Hukill" <cjhukill(at)cox.net>
Subject: Door Straps
Date: May 03, 2009
I am working on the cabin doors and would like to install some reinforcements and nutplates in the doors to attach door straps to. I would like some suggestions as to where on the door the straps should attach to be easily reached and used to hold onto with the door cracked while taxing for ventilation. Not having an airplane to sit in to determine where a good location on the door would be that would allow for a comfortable reach and yet be out of the way when not in use, I am soliciting ideas and pictures. Thanks Chris (I can't believe people would build an entire airplane out of this miserable fiberglass) Hukill ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 03, 2009
From: Don McDonald <building_partner(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Door Straps
I did this without the need for reinforcing the door.- Looked all over fo r a decent strap.... then found these for $2.98 at $9.98 store in Roseville , CA.- Can get them for you if you'd like.- Slight modification to the strap and then paid to have a handle sewed.- Works great, looks pretty go od to. Don McDonald Flirst flight scheduled tentatively for this Friday. --- On Sun, 5/3/09, Chris Hukill wrote: From: Chris Hukill <cjhukill(at)cox.net> Subject: RV10-List: Door Straps Date: Sunday, May 3, 2009, 2:19 PM I am working on the cabin doors and would like to install some reinforcemen ts and nutplates in the doors to attach door straps to. I would like some s uggestions as to where on the door the straps should- attach to be easily reached and used to hold onto with the door cracked while taxing for venti lation. Not having an airplane to sit in to determine where a good location on the door would be that would allow for a comfortable reach- and yet b e out of the way when not in use, I am soliciting ideas and pictures. Thanks Chris (I can't believe people would build an entire airplane out of this mi serable fiberglass) Hukill =0A=0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Annual inspection
Date: May 03, 2009
From: pilotdds(at)aol.com
Just finished my third annual inspection.Watch the area in the tunnel where the rudder cables cross the spar.Gave up on Vans nose wheels and ordered a new fork from Vans,and a?Groves axle and wheel.Vans is a great company but they dropped the ball on the nose wheel and axle .Lightspeeds sent off for service bulletins, and Vans service bulletins complied with. GRT modified for 430 waas approaches.If your instrument rated? fly a waas approach there everywhere now and amazing.What a great choice in an airplane.HOPE TO SEE MANY OF YOU AT OSH.???????????????????????? Jim-728DD-230 hrs ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Les Kearney" <kearney(at)shaw.ca>
Subject: Canopy Question / Observation
Date: May 03, 2009
Hi It has been an interesting weekend on the building front. Today I mated the tail cone with the fuse. And then, I fitted the canopy. I must say, the completed fuse is an impressive sight. It almost made my wife forget that she had to park outside for the winter. Anyway, I have a couple of observations I thought I would share. First off, I used a Dremmel Multi-Max oscillating tool to trim the canopy. It took a couple of wood/drywall blades to complete the job but it did it nicely. I found that it was easy to control the cut line and get a very precise & straight cut. I don't think a normal reciprocating saw would have done as neat a job. Given that it cost under $100 CDN (about $80US), it was well worth the investment. The other observation is that the tail cone really does attach quite easily. It took my friend Larry and I only about an hour or so to get everything lined up and clecoed. I do have a question regarding the canopy fit. I plan to call Van's tomorrow but thought I would ask the list first. After fitting the doors square, I notice that the rear of the canopy sits about 3/16" above the skins (that is the distance between the top of the canopy joggle and the top of the side skins. Is this normal? If I want to get it lower, it looks like I would have to take too much depth off the bottom of the door. Cheers Les #40643 - Some assembly required (but less than yesterday) ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 03, 2009
Subject: Re: Canopy Question / Observation
From: Rob Kochman <rv10rob(at)gmail.com>
Hey, Les... sounds like we're at about the same point in the build. I actually found that the gap between the top of the skin and the joggle was slightly bigger on the forward side (near the door opening). 3/16" sounds like a lot, though. Ours is probably 1/16 or maybe 3/32 at its biggest point. Even with that gap, we had to trim the bottoms of the door openings very thin, pretty much eliminating that 1/16" the plans call for. We clecoed on the tailcone forward top skin, and it fit nice and snug against the cabin top. The canopy joggle gap was huge on the sides, but a call to Van's confirmed that is okay, given there's plenty of edge distance. I'm curious if you encounter the same thing. -Rob On Sun, May 3, 2009 at 9:10 PM, Les Kearney wrote: > Hi > > > It has been an interesting weekend on the building front. Today I mated t he > tail cone with the fuse. And then, I fitted the canopy. I must say, the > completed fuse is an impressive sight. It almost made my wife forget that > she had to park outside for the winter=85 > > > Anyway, I have a couple of observations I thought I would share. > > > First off, I used a Dremmel Multi-Max oscillating tool to trim the canopy . > It took a couple of wood/drywall blades to complete the job but it did it > nicely. I found that it was easy to control the cut line and get a very > precise & straight cut. I don=92t think a normal reciprocating saw would have > done as neat a job. Given that it cost under $100 CDN (about $80US), it w as > well worth the investment. > > > The other observation is that the tail cone really does attach quite > easily. It took my friend Larry and I only about an hour or so to get > everything lined up and clecoed. > > > I do have a question regarding the canopy fit. I plan to call Van=92s > tomorrow but thought I would ask the list first. After fitting the doors > square, I notice that the rear of the canopy sits about 3/16=94 above the > skins (that is the distance between the top of the canopy joggle and the top > of the side skins. Is this normal? If I want to get it lower, it looks li ke > I would have to take too much depth off the bottom of the door. > > > Cheers > > > Les > > #40643 ' Some assembly required (but less than yesterday) > > > * > =========== =========== =========== =========== > * > > -- Rob Kochman RV-10 Wings Woodinville, WA (near Seattle) http://kochman.net/N819K ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Fuel Tank Rivet Leaking
From: jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com
Date: May 04, 2009
We noticed a few leaking rivets on the top of the fuel tanks in the first two inboard rows of rivets. Rivets were leaking on both wings, two rivets on the left wing, one rivet on the right wing. These are quickbuild wings...... We called Vans for advice on how they would like us to proceed for a fix. They asked us to apply green wicking Loctite to the faulty rivets. We applied the Loctite, and will file a PIREP when the results come in. My question to the group is, has anyone else used this repair method? Was it a temporary repair, or a long term fix (I understand we don't have a old fleet to prove this). Is this common in the industry? I have my own opinions of what Vans should do to solve our problem (new tanks), but we will try it their way first..... Thanks, Jason Kreidler It runs, weight and balance complete, transition training done, doing minor finishing and calibrations, waiting on paperwork. #40617 N44YH Sheboygan Falls, WI (4) Partner Build Jason Kreidler Kyle Hokel Tony Kolar Wayne Elsner ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Jack Phillips" <pietflyr(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Fuel Tank Rivet Leaking
Date: May 04, 2009
Jason, I would be interested in hearing your results. I've got a 22 year-old RV-4 that is leaking at several rivets. This was built using the old Pro-Seal that Van's has since moved away from due to its becoming brittle and cracking after 20 years. I would like to see if this fix works. When I contacted Van's about my RV-4, their only solution was to build new fuel tanks. Where did you buy this green, wicking Loctite? Jack Phillips RV-10 #40610 _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 8:01 AM Subject: RV10-List: Fuel Tank Rivet Leaking We noticed a few leaking rivets on the top of the fuel tanks in the first two inboard rows of rivets. Rivets were leaking on both wings, two rivets on the left wing, one rivet on the right wing. These are quickbuild wings...... We called Vans for advice on how they would like us to proceed for a fix. They asked us to apply green wicking Loctite to the faulty rivets. We applied the Loctite, and will file a PIREP when the results come in. My question to the group is, has anyone else used this repair method? Was it a temporary repair, or a long term fix (I understand we don't have a old fleet to prove this). Is this common in the industry? I have my own opinions of what Vans should do to solve our problem (new tanks), but we will try it their way first..... Thanks, Jason Kreidler It runs, weight and balance complete, transition training done, doing minor finishing and calibrations, waiting on paperwork. #40617 N44YH Sheboygan Falls, WI (4) Partner Build Jason Kreidler Kyle Hokel Tony Kolar Wayne Elsner ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Bill and Tami Britton" <william(at)gbta.net>
Subject: WTB: Rivet Squeezer
Date: May 04, 2009
My rivet squeezer was rebuilt about 1 1/2 - 2 months ago and it has quit again. I'm thinking it's time to retire this one and look for another one.Anybody have a "C" style pneumatic rivet squeezer they're not using anymore?? Thought I would try the groups before I call Avery or Cleveland and order a new one. Bill ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Fuel Tank Rivet Leaking
From: "johngoodman" <johngoodman(at)earthlink.net>
Date: May 04, 2009
Loctite 290 Threadlocker. Available at Amazon and many auto supply places. It's about $20 for a tiny tube, so don't waste it. John -------- #40572 QB Fuselage, wings finished. Finish Kit started. N711JG reserved Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242613#242613 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/threadlocker290_112.jpg ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Canopy Question / Observation
From: "johngoodman" <johngoodman(at)earthlink.net>
Date: May 04, 2009
Unless you've pulled the canopy and sanded it at least 15 times, it sounds like you need a little more work on where the door part sits. :) John -------- #40572 QB Fuselage, wings finished. Finish Kit started. N711JG reserved Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242618#242618 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Fuel Tank Rivet Leaking
From: jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com
Date: May 04, 2009
We used "Napa 290", purchased at our local Napa store (obviously). Thanks, Jason Kreidler It runs, weight and balance complete, transition training done, doing minor finishing and calibrations, waiting on paperwork. #40617 N44YH Sheboygan Falls, WI (4) Partner Build Jason Kreidler Kyle Hokel Tony Kolar Wayne Elsner ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 04, 2009
Subject: Re: Fuel Tank Rivet Leaking
From: James McGrew <jsmcgrew(at)alum.mit.edu>
I used this method on a single leaking rivet on a QB wing tank. I had a hard time getting it to work. Someone recommended putting a slight vacuum on the tank to get the Loctite 390 to get pulled in around the rivet. That is hard to do with an installed tank. I used a ballon taped to the end of a short piece of rubber hose to put some air pressure on the outside of the rivet. I also used a heat gun on the area while the Loctite was still wet. It sealed the leak and it has been leak free for 1.5 years now. -Jim N312JE On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 7:00 AM, wrote: > > We noticed a few leaking rivets on the top of the fuel tanks in the first > two inboard rows of rivets. Rivets were leaking on both wings, two rivets > on the left wing, one rivet on the right wing. These are quickbuild > wings...... > > We called Vans for advice on how they would like us to proceed for a fix. > They asked us to apply green wicking Loctite to the faulty rivets. We > applied the Loctite, and will file a PIREP when the results come in. My > question to the group is, has anyone else used this repair method? Was it a > temporary repair, or a long term fix (I understand we don't have a old fleet > to prove this). Is this common in the industry? > > I have my own opinions of what Vans should do to solve our problem (new > tanks), but we will try it their way first..... > > Thanks, Jason Kreidler > > It runs, weight and balance complete, transition training done, doing minor > finishing and calibrations, waiting on paperwork. > > #40617 N44YH > Sheboygan Falls, WI > (4) Partner Build > Jason Kreidler > Kyle Hokel > Tony Kolar > Wayne Elsner > > * > > * > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 04, 2009
From: Don McDonald <building_partner(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Fuel Tank Rivet Leaking
Could this stuff be used before paint.... or could something else be used before paint It would be nice to solve the problem before it becomes a problem. Don --- On Mon, 5/4/09, jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com wrote: From: jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com <jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com> Subject: RV10-List: Re: Fuel Tank Rivet Leaking Date: Monday, May 4, 2009, 6:04 AM We used "Napa 290", purchased at our local Napa store (obviously). Thanks, Jason Kreidler It runs, weight and balance complete, transition training done, doing minor finishing and calibrations, waiting on paperwork. #40617 N44YH Sheboygan Falls, WI (4) Partner Build Jason Kreidler Kyle Hokel Tony Kolar Wayne Elsner ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 04, 2009
From: Don McDonald <building_partner(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Canopy Question / Observation
John, you got it done after only 15 fittings.... you're my new idol! Don --- On Mon, 5/4/09, johngoodman wrote: From: johngoodman <johngoodman(at)earthlink.net> Subject: RV10-List: Re: Canopy Question / Observation Date: Monday, May 4, 2009, 6:11 AM Unless you've pulled the canopy and sanded it at least 15 times, it sounds like you need a little more work on where the door part sits.- :) John -------- #40572 QB Fuselage, wings finished. Finish Kit started. N711JG reserved Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242618#242618 le, List Admin. =0A=0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Les Kearney <kearney(at)shaw.ca>
Subject: Re: Canopy Question / Observation
Date: May 04, 2009
The guys at Dave Saylor's (Aircrafters) did it with only two fittings. I have a few more iterations... Cheers Les Sent from my iPhone On 4-May-09, at 7:11 AM, johngoodman wrote: > > > > Unless you've pulled the canopy and sanded it at least 15 times, it > sounds like you need a little more work on where the door part > sits. :) > John > > -------- > #40572 QB Fuselage, wings finished. Finish Kit started. > N711JG reserved > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242618#242618 > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 04, 2009
From: Bill Mauledriver Watson <MauleDriver(at)nc.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Canopy Question / Observation
I had to take mine down to 1/16" in a spot or two. After watching Dave's team do it, I only required 20 or so fittings. I think I could get it down to 15 on my 2nd or 3rd try. Maybe. Les Kearney wrote: > > The guys at Dave Saylor's (Aircrafters) did it with only two fittings. > > I have a few more iterations... > > Cheers > > Les > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 4-May-09, at 7:11 AM, johngoodman wrote: > >> >> >> Unless you've pulled the canopy and sanded it at least 15 times, it >> sounds like you need a little more work on where the door part sits. :) >> John >> >> -------- >> #40572 QB Fuselage, wings finished. Finish Kit started. >> N711JG reserved >> >> >> >> >> Read this topic online here: >> >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242618#242618 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Mike Schulz" <mike(at)profishenterprises.com>
Subject: WTB: Rivet Squeezer
Date: May 04, 2009
Give me a call Mike @ 612-590-8604 I have one it's older and works great. Mike Schulz Pro Fish Enterprises, LLC 4878 Edgewater Drive Mound, MN 55364 612-590-8604 _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill and Tami Britton Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 7:54 AM Subject: RV10-List: WTB: Rivet Squeezer My rivet squeezer was rebuilt about 1 1/2 - 2 months ago and it has quit again. I'm thinking it's time to retire this one and look for another one.Anybody have a "C" style pneumatic rivet squeezer they're not using anymore?? Thought I would try the groups before I call Avery or Cleveland and order a new one. Bill ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Jessen" <john.m.jessen(at)gmail.com>
Subject: FW: 2009 Spring NW RV-10 Builders and Flyers Dinner Meeting
/ BBQ / Fly-in
Date: May 04, 2009
I'm posting this on the main Matronic's RV-10 list in case there are folks in the Northwest who are not on my mailing list, but do frequent this list and who might want to join in. Respond to me off-line. For newbie's on the Matronic's list, the NW RV-10 builders have been holding these dinners for 4 years now. They keep getting bigger as more folks get involved with the 10. And now with so many finished, it's starting to become a fly-in as well. Come on out and join us some time. John _____ From: John Jessen [mailto:john.m.jessen(at)gmail.com] Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 8:57 AM Subject: 2009 Spring NW RV-10 Builders and Flyers Dinner Meeting / BBQ / Fly-in Folks, We were going to have the Spring NW RV-10 Builders and Flyers Dinner meeting at Vernon Smith's in Albany, but Vern's got about three or four months more work to do on his RV-10 before he'd like to show it off. He was willing to go ahead with the Spring dinner, but I suggested that he hold off until he got his pride and joy ready for prime time. I didn't want him to rush anything. So one idea would be to, for the Fall meeting, combine Vern's RV-10 debut and the RV homecoming gathering at Independence. Norm mentioned something along these lines the last time we gathered at Randy's. I think the idea has some legs. We can discuss it at the Spring meeting. In the meantime, since I'm now lacking a sponsor for the Spring meeting, I suggest we hold it at my hanger at Lenhardt's (7S9). By doing so we can have it as a fly-in / BBQ. There are more than enough interesting planes at Lenhardt (three Stearman, a PT-13, and so on) to add to the normal RV-10 interest. I'm sure Jack Lenhardt would be pleased to see all those completed RV-10's parked on the grass. We could arrange to use Jack's large hanger for the meal if there are enough of us, or simply hold it at mine. Smaller, but serviceable. There are 3 RV-10's being built on the field, although none of them is very active at the moment. Bruce and Becky have set aside their RV-10 build temporarily while beginning another project (I'll let them show-and-tell that, but I can guarantee you'll find it interesting). George McNiel is still MIA, but his RV-10 QB is next door to mine just waiting for him to resume work. My project was shelved while I played with a GlaStar that I bought to fly while building. I've just now restarted the RV-10 by pulling out my 2 year old wing kit and oiling up the air tools. Looking at my calendar, I see that May 30th and 31st are a possibility. Maybe June 6th or 7th. Let me know if you're interested and what dates you wouldn't be able to make. My thought would be to have a plain ol' BBQ. Lots of good burgers, chicken, and dogs, with some vegi-burgers thrown in. Folks could bring the fixings, side dishes and desserts. We could do it earlier in the day, say arrive around noon. Eat around 2:00. People could then have that evening free for other activities. RV-10's that might fly in would be Dan Benua's, Ed Hayden's, Randy Debauw's, Norm Rainey's, Tim James', Bruce Radke's, Dick VanGrunsven, Rob Hickman. We might even coax Deems to fly up and show off. Or even get Dave Saylor up from his digs in the Monterey Bay area. Maybe Ed could regale us with stories of his flight to the islands, with Tim Olson. (Hey, Tim! You're still on the list as one of the founding members. Best get out here one day.) Let me know. And, as usual, please let me know if I've forgotten anyone or there is someone new to be invited. John Jessen ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Jeff Carpenter <jeff(at)westcottpress.com>
Subject: Re: Canopy Question / Observation
Date: May 04, 2009
Hi Les, The height the joggle sits above the side skins is determined by the canopy thickness at the door sill (something you can control) and as you move aft by the distance from the tailcone forward top skin down to the joggle (something you can't control). If the gap is even all the way across or gets bigger as you move aft, you've probably done all you can do. Jeff Carpenter 40304 On May 3, 2009, at 9:10 PM, Les Kearney wrote: > Hi > > It has been an interesting weekend on the building front. Today I > mated the tail cone with the fuse. And then, I fitted the canopy. I > must say, the completed fuse is an impressive sight. It almost made > my wife forget that she had to park outside for the winter=85 > > Anyway, I have a couple of observations I thought I would share. > > First off, I used a Dremmel Multi-Max oscillating tool to trim the > canopy. It took a couple of wood/drywall blades to complete the job > but it did it nicely. I found that it was easy to control the cut > line and get a very precise & straight cut. I don=92t think a normal > reciprocating saw would have done as neat a job. Given that it cost > under $100 CDN (about $80US), it was well worth the investment. > > The other observation is that the tail cone really does attach > quite easily. It took my friend Larry and I only about an hour or > so to get everything lined up and clecoed. > > I do have a question regarding the canopy fit. I plan to call Van=92s > tomorrow but thought I would ask the list first. After fitting the > doors square, I notice that the rear of the canopy sits about 3/16=94 > above the skins (that is the distance between the top of the canopy > joggle and the top of the side skins. Is this normal? If I want to > get it lower, it looks like I would have to take too much depth off > the bottom of the door. > > Cheers > > Les > #40643 ' Some assembly required (but less than yesterday) > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Canopy Question / Observation
From: "Lenny Iszak" <lenard(at)rapiddecision.com>
Date: May 04, 2009
Les, 3/16 is about where mine is. I didn't want to make the door sill that much thinner... Lenny Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242671#242671 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Miller John <gengrumpy(at)aol.com>
Subject: Re: IAS for Pahse 1 without pants/fairings
Date: May 04, 2009
I got about +18 kts when I put the pants and fairings on!! grumpy On Apr 29, 2009, at 10:20 PM, Deems Davis wrote: > > What IAS are people seeing during their flyoff without pants/ > fairings. Today @ 3500' running 25 x 25, I was indicating 134 kts. > I know I've got some rigging problems (which I hope are now > remedied) and have been dragging the airplane through the sky with a > yaw. Just curious as to what I should be looking for once I get her > rigged right and flying straight. > > Deems Davis > N519PJ > A whooping 3.2 hours and 3 flights ! > > > BTW the RAM air is an INSTANT turbo, pull the valve open and MP > pressure jumps 1.9" !!!!!!!!! WOOOOHOOOOO. What a surge!!!!!! I > spoke with Rod Bower tonight and he's working on an enhancement and > testing with Lycon, and he's confident we can get 3" + boost > additional with the BPE cold air and forward facing servo :-) > Who needs any stinking turbo !? > > > ...... More to come > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: electronic log books
From: "Bob Turner" <bobturner(at)alum.rpi.edu>
Date: May 04, 2009
Sorry, I meant Excel. -------- Bob Turner RV-10 QB Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242682#242682 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: electronic log books
From: "Bob Turner" <bobturner(at)alum.rpi.edu>
Date: May 04, 2009
I just use Exel (spreadsheet). If you're familiar with it, it's easy enough to sort by aircraft type, hours last 12 months, etc. I so this at least once a year for the insurance questionaire. -------- Bob Turner RV-10 QB Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242681#242681 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Dave Saylor" <Dave(at)AirCraftersLLC.com>
Subject: Canopy Question / Observation
Date: May 04, 2009
Les, >> After fitting the doors square, I notice that the rear of the canopy sits about 3/16" above the skins (that is the distance between the top of the canopy joggle and the top of the side skins. Is this normal? If I want to get it lower, it looks like I would have to take too much depth off the bottom of the door. << The thing to look for in the seam under the windows is to make sure you have good edge distance on the fiberglass for the rivets along that horizontal line. As long as you have that, the width of the gap left over by the joggle isn't too important. 3/16" seems like a bit on the large side, but as you remove material from the bottom of the door frame, you also might start interfering along the lower side of the joggle. So you have to balance how thick you want the bottom of the door frame with how much you can afford to remove from downward-pointing leg of the joggle. My plane has ALL of the lower door frame removed in one tiny area. For the most part, you'll see the lower outboard edge of the frame thinner than 1/8". Any questions just call. Dave Saylor AirCrafters LLC 140 Aviation Way Watsonville, CA 831-722-9141 831-750-0284 CL www.AirCraftersLLC.com ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 04, 2009
Subject: Re: Fuel Tank Rivet Leaking
From: Rob Kermanj <flysrv10(at)gmail.com>
I used their method and it worked. The stuff does not dry on top of the rivet and is misleading. However, my fix has lasted three years. On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 8:00 AM, wrote: > > We noticed a few leaking rivets on the top of the fuel tanks in the first > two inboard rows of rivets. Rivets were leaking on both wings, two rivets > on the left wing, one rivet on the right wing. These are quickbuild > wings...... > > We called Vans for advice on how they would like us to proceed for a fix. > They asked us to apply green wicking Loctite to the faulty rivets. We > applied the Loctite, and will file a PIREP when the results come in. My > question to the group is, has anyone else used this repair method? Was it a > temporary repair, or a long term fix (I understand we don't have a old fleet > to prove this). Is this common in the industry? > > I have my own opinions of what Vans should do to solve our problem (new > tanks), but we will try it their way first..... > > Thanks, Jason Kreidler > > It runs, weight and balance complete, transition training done, doing minor > finishing and calibrations, waiting on paperwork. > > #40617 N44YH > Sheboygan Falls, WI > (4) Partner Build > Jason Kreidler > Kyle Hokel > Tony Kolar > Wayne Elsner > > -- Rob Kermanj ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Mike Much" <mkmuch(at)gmail.com>
Subject: FS: RV-10 Tailkit (New) & All my tools
Date: May 04, 2009
Guys - I am just not a builder... I am selling my tailkit and all my tools - My website has a partial listing as well as posted on VAT. I have all receipts for all parts and kits. If you're looking for something specific and not lists - ask I might have it. I love the RV-10's and RV-I'd - I will buy one complete... Thought I'd at least try it... email is mkmuch(at)gmail.com Website is www.2muchflying.com Thanks for all the help... Mike ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 05, 2009
From: cloudvalley(at)comcast.net
Subject: Re: FW: 2009 Spring NW RV-10 Builders and Flyers Dinner Meeting
/ BBQ / Fly-in Hi John, =C2-Thanks for the heads up. Our mechanic lives in Independence and we go there all the time. We=C2- =C2-w ould love to see you all at Lenhardt's also. We are=C2- doing the Farmers' market on S aturday and will be also doing it on T uesda y. Frida y and S aturday wouldn't work for us, but if everyone decides on S unday that would be great! Thanks for the heads up. Sounds like so much fun . Brian and Ruth ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Jessen" <john.m.jessen(at)gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 4, 2009 9:15:28 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: RV10-List: FW: 2009 Spring NW RV-10 Builders and Flyers Dinner Mee ting / BBQ / Fly-in I'm posting this on the main Matronic's RV-10=C2-list in case there are f olks in the Northwest who are not on my mailing list, but do frequent this list and who might want to join in.=C2- Respond to me off-line.=C2-=C2 - For newbie's on the Matronic's list,=C2-the=C2-NW RV-10 builders have b een holding these dinners for 4 years now.=C2- They keep getting bigger a s more folks get involved with the 10.=C2- And now with so many finished, it's starting to become a fly-in as well.=C2- Come on out and join us so me time.=C2- John From: John Jessen [mailto:john.m.jessen(at)gmail.com] Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 8:57 AM Subject: 2009 Spring NW RV-10 Builders and Flyers Dinner Meeting / BBQ / Fl y-in Folks, We were going to have the Spring NW RV-10 Builders and Flyers Dinner meetin g at Vernon Smith's in Albany, but Vern's got about three or four months mo re work to do on his RV-10 before he'd like to show it off.=C2- He was wi lling to go ahead with the Spring dinner, but I suggested that he hold off until he got his pride and joy ready for prime time.=C2- I didn't want hi m to rush anything.=C2- So one idea would be to, for the Fall meeting, co mbine Vern's RV-10 debut and the RV homecoming gathering at Independence. =C2- Norm mentioned something along these lines the last time we gathered at Randy's.=C2- I think the idea has some legs.=C2- We can discuss it at the Spring meeting.=C2- In the meantime, since I'm now lacking a sponsor for the Spring meeting, I suggest we hold it at my hanger at Lenhardt's (7S9).=C2- By doing so we c an have it as a fly-in / BBQ.=C2- There are more than enough interesting planes at Lenhardt (three Stearman, a PT-13, and so on) to add to the norma l RV-10 interest.=C2- I'm sure Jack Lenhardt would be pleased to see all those completed RV-10's parked on the grass.=C2- We could arrange to use Jack's large hanger for the meal if there are enough of us, or simply hold it at mine.=C2- Smaller, but serviceable.=C2- There are 3 RV-10's being built on the field, although none of them is very active at the moment.=C2 - Bruce and Becky have set aside their RV-10 build temporarily while begi nning another project (I'll let them show-and-tell that, but I can guarante e you'll find it interesting).=C2-=C2-George McNiel=C2-is still MIA, but his RV-10 QB is next door to mine just waiting for him to resume work. =C2- My project was shelved while I played with a GlaStar that I bought t o fly while building.=C2- I've just now restarted the RV-10 by pulling ou t my 2 year old wing kit and oiling up the air tools.=C2- Looking at my calendar, I see that May 30th and 31st are a possibility.=C2 -=C2-Maybe June 6th or 7th.=C2- Let=C2-me know if you're interested and what dates you wouldn't be able to make.=C2- My thought would be to have a plain ol' BBQ.=C2- Lots of good burgers, chicken,=C2-and dogs, w ith some vegi-burgers thrown in.=C2- Folks could bring the fixings, side dishes and desserts.=C2-=C2-We could do it earlier in the day, say arri ve around noon.=C2- Eat around 2:00.=C2- People could then have that ev ening free for other activities.=C2-=C2-=C2- RV-10's that might fly in would be Dan Benua's, Ed Hayden's, Randy Debauw's , Norm Rainey's, Tim James', Bruce Radke's, Dick VanGrunsven, Rob Hickman. =C2- We might even coax Deems to fly up and show off.=C2- Or even get D ave Saylor up from his digs in the Monterey Bay area.=C2- Maybe Ed could regale us with stories of his flight to the islands, with Tim Olson.=C2- =C2-(Hey, Tim!=C2- You're still on the list as one of the founding memb ers.=C2- Best get=C2-out here one day.)=C2- =C2- Let me know.=C2- And, as usual, please let me know if I've forgotten anyo ne or there is someone new to be invited.=C2- John Jessen ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Les Kearney" <kearney(at)shaw.ca>
Subject: Canopy Question / Observation
Date: May 04, 2009
Hi Guys Many thanks for all the canopy responses. I plan to relook at my canopy tomorrow and then call Van's. I was delayed today due to a tunnel access I was installing and missed the tech support window. Cheers Les #40643 - some assembly required _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dave Saylor Sent: May-04-09 1:52 PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Canopy Question / Observation Les, >> After fitting the doors square, I notice that the rear of the canopy sits about 3/16" above the skins (that is the distance between the top of the canopy joggle and the top of the side skins. Is this normal? If I want to get it lower, it looks like I would have to take too much depth off the bottom of the door. << The thing to look for in the seam under the windows is to make sure you have good edge distance on the fiberglass for the rivets along that horizontal line. As long as you have that, the width of the gap left over by the joggle isn't too important. 3/16" seems like a bit on the large side, but as you remove material from the bottom of the door frame, you also might start interfering along the lower side of the joggle. So you have to balance how thick you want the bottom of the door frame with how much you can afford to remove from downward-pointing leg of the joggle. My plane has ALL of the lower door frame removed in one tiny area. For the most part, you'll see the lower outboard edge of the frame thinner than 1/8". Any questions just call. Dave Saylor AirCrafters LLC 140 Aviation Way Watsonville, CA 831-722-9141 831-750-0284 CL www.AirCraftersLLC.com ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: FS: RV-10 Tailkit (New) & All my tools
From: "Lew Gallagher" <lewgall(at)charter.net>
Date: May 05, 2009
Hey Mike, I wish you were here! Any chance you can team up with local partners? I've seen several multiple owner/builders on this forum. Later, - Lew -------- non-pilot crazy about building NOW OFICIALLY BUILDER #40549 Painting when it's 60+ degrees! Piddling with wiring and avionics. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242765#242765 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Wayne Edgerton" <wayne.e(at)grandecom.net>
Subject: Re: Fuel Tank Rivet Leaking
Date: May 05, 2009
Hello Jason, I had the same problem twice, also with quick build wings. I also called Vans and told them about the problem, I was talking to Gus, who normally was really good at answers, and after our conversation that this is quick build and by theory should be better than what I could do, his answer in a back handed way was " Ya and what do you want me to do about it" His attitude really turned me off and I told him if you don't know what to do there's no sense in me talking to you and I hung up on him, which I would never normally do but his attitude was so flipped it ticked me off. By the way he told me the same answer as he did you but but I was just telling him that in inspecting the inside of the tank, I drained it, that I could see that his hired help in the Philippines were only putting a very small amount of pro seal in the tank in order to save money. I'm assuming they're paid so much a unit and if you skimp you save money, I guess. I was trying to tell Gus that he needs to tell them to do a better job and stop cutting corners. I actually drilled out the leaking rivets and put in cherry max rivets with a lot of pro seal on the back side of the rivet. That was two years ago and I've not had any additional leaks. When I had the leaks the plane hadn't yet been painted so drilling out the rivet wasn't a paint issue. Wayne Edgerton N602WT Subject: Fuel Tank Rivet Leaking From: jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com We noticed a few leaking rivets on the top of the fuel tanks in the first two inboard rows of rivets. Rivets were leaking on both wings, two rivets on the left wing, one rivet on the right wing. These are quickbuild wings...... We called Vans for advice on how they would like us to proceed for a fix. They asked us to apply green wicking Loctite to the faulty rivets. We applied the Loctite, and will file a PIREP when the results come in. My question to the group is, has anyone else used this repair method? Was it a temporary repair, or a long term fix (I understand we don't have a old fleet to prove this). Is this common in the industry? I have my own opinions of what Vans should do to solve our problem (new tanks), but we will try it their way first..... Thanks, Jason Kreidler It runs, weight and balance complete, transition training done, doing minor finishing and calibrations, waiting on paperwork. #40617 N44YH Sheboygan Falls, WI (4) Partner Build Jason Kreidler Kyle Hokel Tony Kolar Wayne Elsner ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Rene Felker" <rene(at)felker.com>
Subject: Fuel Tank Rivet Leaking
Date: May 05, 2009
I also have one leaky rivet on the top of the tank in the "walk area". But, so does 410RV. I did my transition training in that aircraft and it has several leakers. I think it must have something to do with the doublers. My leaky rivet is under the 3m non-skid in the walk area and only shows up when the tank is full, so I have decided to live with it until this summer. When it gets real hot, I will try to pull the 3m stuff up and seal the rivet. Rene' Felker RV-10 N423CF Flying 801-721-6080 From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Wayne Edgerton Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 6:05 AM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Fuel Tank Rivet Leaking Hello Jason, I had the same problem twice, also with quick build wings. I also called Vans and told them about the problem, I was talking to Gus, who normally was really good at answers, and after our conversation that this is quick build and by theory should be better than what I could do, his answer in a back handed way was " Ya and what do you want me to do about it" His attitude really turned me off and I told him if you don't know what to do there's no sense in me talking to you and I hung up on him, which I would never normally do but his attitude was so flipped it ticked me off. By the way he told me the same answer as he did you but but I was just telling him that in inspecting the inside of the tank, I drained it, that I could see that his hired help in the Philippines were only putting a very small amount of pro seal in the tank in order to save money. I'm assuming they're paid so much a unit and if you skimp you save money, I guess. I was trying to tell Gus that he needs to tell them to do a better job and stop cutting corners. I actually drilled out the leaking rivets and put in cherry max rivets with a lot of pro seal on the back side of the rivet. That was two years ago and I've not had any additional leaks. When I had the leaks the plane hadn't yet been painted so drilling out the rivet wasn't a paint issue. Wayne Edgerton N602WT Time: Subject: Fuel Tank Rivet Leaking From: jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com We noticed a few leaking rivets on the top of the fuel tanks in the first two inboard rows of rivets. Rivets were leaking on both wings, two rivets on the left wing, one rivet on the right wing. These are quickbuild wings...... We called Vans for advice on how they would like us to proceed for a fix. They asked us to apply green wicking Loctite to the faulty rivets. We applied the Loctite, and will file a PIREP when the results come in. My question to the group is, has anyone else used this repair method? Was it a temporary repair, or a long term fix (I understand we don't have a old fleet to prove this). Is this common in the industry? I have my own opinions of what Vans should do to solve our problem (new tanks), but we will try it their way first..... Thanks, Jason Kreidler It runs, weight and balance complete, transition training done, doing minor finishing and calibrations, waiting on paperwork. #40617 N44YH Sheboygan Falls, WI (4) Partner Build Jason Kreidler Kyle Hokel Tony Kolar Wayne Elsner ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Rene Felker" <rene(at)felker.com>
Subject: Fuel Tank Rivet Leaking
Date: May 05, 2009
One point of clarification...I built my own tanks. Tim, I think it would be a good idea to get a list of quick build leakers..but don't count me in, I did this to myself. J Rene' Felker RV-10 N423CF Flying 801-721-6080 From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rene Felker Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 6:55 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Fuel Tank Rivet Leaking I also have one leaky rivet on the top of the tank in the "walk area". But, so does 410RV. I did my transition training in that aircraft and it has several leakers. I think it must have something to do with the doublers. My leaky rivet is under the 3m non-skid in the walk area and only shows up when the tank is full, so I have decided to live with it until this summer. When it gets real hot, I will try to pull the 3m stuff up and seal the rivet. Rene' Felker RV-10 N423CF Flying 801-721-6080 From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Wayne Edgerton Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 6:05 AM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Fuel Tank Rivet Leaking Hello Jason, I had the same problem twice, also with quick build wings. I also called Vans and told them about the problem, I was talking to Gus, who normally was really good at answers, and after our conversation that this is quick build and by theory should be better than what I could do, his answer in a back handed way was " Ya and what do you want me to do about it" His attitude really turned me off and I told him if you don't know what to do there's no sense in me talking to you and I hung up on him, which I would never normally do but his attitude was so flipped it ticked me off. By the way he told me the same answer as he did you but but I was just telling him that in inspecting the inside of the tank, I drained it, that I could see that his hired help in the Philippines were only putting a very small amount of pro seal in the tank in order to save money. I'm assuming they're paid so much a unit and if you skimp you save money, I guess. I was trying to tell Gus that he needs to tell them to do a better job and stop cutting corners. I actually drilled out the leaking rivets and put in cherry max rivets with a lot of pro seal on the back side of the rivet. That was two years ago and I've not had any additional leaks. When I had the leaks the plane hadn't yet been painted so drilling out the rivet wasn't a paint issue. Wayne Edgerton N602WT Time: Subject: Fuel Tank Rivet Leaking From: jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com We noticed a few leaking rivets on the top of the fuel tanks in the first two inboard rows of rivets. Rivets were leaking on both wings, two rivets on the left wing, one rivet on the right wing. These are quickbuild wings...... We called Vans for advice on how they would like us to proceed for a fix. They asked us to apply green wicking Loctite to the faulty rivets. We applied the Loctite, and will file a PIREP when the results come in. My question to the group is, has anyone else used this repair method? Was it a temporary repair, or a long term fix (I understand we don't have a old fleet to prove this). Is this common in the industry? I have my own opinions of what Vans should do to solve our problem (new tanks), but we will try it their way first..... Thanks, Jason Kreidler It runs, weight and balance complete, transition training done, doing minor finishing and calibrations, waiting on paperwork. #40617 N44YH Sheboygan Falls, WI (4) Partner Build Jason Kreidler Kyle Hokel Tony Kolar Wayne Elsner http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List http://forums.matronics.com http://www.matronics.com/contribution ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Bending Fuse Side Skins
From: "mds4878" <mike(at)profishenterprises.com>
Date: May 05, 2009
If anybody is about to do section 29 and would like my clamping blocks and roll angles give me a call 612-590-8604. I made both wood blocks and the roll angles and if you pay shipping you can have them. Mike Schulz 40447 and working on Fuse. 8) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242786#242786 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: seat belt counter sink?
From: "mds4878" <mike(at)profishenterprises.com>
Date: May 05, 2009
Please put me on the list. Mike Schulz #40447 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242789#242789 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Canopy Question / Observation
From: "nukeflyboy" <flymoore(at)charter.net>
Date: May 05, 2009
Les, Here is another way of looking at what the above have said in different ways. Look at the horizontal joggle along the full length (fore-aft) relative to the side skin. The front portion (joggle) should fit closely to the skin. It can be brought down by trimming the door sill. There was not much door sill left on mine when I was done. The aft joggle is really dictated by the attachment to the bulkhead/top skin. You can't do much about it except fill it in later. Mine was about 1/8 inch. Last, make sure that you trim excess off the joggle flange to make sure it clears the longeron (no interference). -------- Dave Moore RV-6 flying RV-10 QB - cabin top/fiberglass hell Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242808#242808 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Canopy Question / Observation
From: "nukeflyboy" <flymoore(at)charter.net>
Date: May 05, 2009
Les, Here is another way of looking at what the above have said in different ways. Look at the horizontal joggle along the full length (fore-aft) relative to the side skin. The front portion (joggle) should fit closely to the skin. It can be brought down by trimming the door sill. There was not much door sill left on mine when I was done. The aft joggle is really dictated by the attachment to the bulkhead/top skin. You can't do much about it except fill it in later. Mine was about 1/8 inch. Last, make sure that you trim excess off the joggle flange to make sure it clears the longeron (no interference). -------- Dave Moore RV-6 flying RV-10 QB - cabin top/fiberglass hell Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242809#242809 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: RV10 QB Wingkit for sale Columbia, SC
Date: May 05, 2009
From: "HAMILTON, PATTY" <PGILLIES(at)mailbox.sc.edu>
For Sale Rv10 Quick built wing kit for sale in Columbia SC $12000 Contact Patty Hamilton at phamilton(at)sc.rr.com or (803) 240-8376 P Please help reduce our impact. Do not print this e-mail unless absolutely necessary. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Fuel Tank Rivet Leaking
From: "jkreidler" <jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com>
Date: May 05, 2009
The good news is we found the leaks before paint, as we intend to fly off Phase 1 without paint. The RV-10 trainer in Texas also has leaking rivets on top of the wing, in the wing walk area. It would be interesting to note the location of all of the leaks found so far. I suspect that the last inboard rivets at the end of the wing walk stiffeners (T-1011) is where most leaks are occurring. This looks like it is a highly stressed rivet joint. I think it might be good practice to not use this section of the wing as a walking area. I may be wrong.... Thanks or 'tanks' for all the replies! Jason Kreidler #40617 - 4 Partner Build Do Not Archieve Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242823#242823 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Bending Fuse Side Skins
From: "Paul Ohman" <ohman_paul(at)hotmail.com>
Date: May 05, 2009
Great timing Mike, we are starting that section soon. I will take them. PM sent -------- Paul Ohman 40810 slow build wings Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242846#242846 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Phase 1 report and GRT with the 'leans'
Date: May 06, 2009
From: "McGANN, Ron" <ron.mcgann(at)baesystems.com>
G'day all, Phase 1 flight testing is complete. As others that are flying already well know, this one sensational aircraft!! My stick time has been limited, but just supporting the 'mandatory crew' testing of Vx/Vy and gross weight has furthered my grin! Keep pounding those rivets - it is really well worth the effort. Here is my squawk list (if you can call it that): a. had to replace a valve core to stop left main deflating b. adjusted governor to correct underspeed at full throttle c. added fixed rudder trim d. added fixed aileron trim (very small amount) to account slightly heavy right wing e. removed a bug (literally!!) from the left tank vent line that fully blocked the vent. I have seen photos of an RV8 with a crushed tank that resulted from the vent being blocked and the vacuum created by pumping out the fuel - makes for a very bad day. The bug must have crawled in during the VERY brief period in which the tanks were empty for fuel calibration. CHECK THOSE VENTS! f. Dodgy CHT sensor (or connection) g. My GRT EFIS presents a slight roll (~3degs) on some occasions. This is intermittent, not significant, just bloody annoying. The skid ball is also way out - no correlation to the mechanical ball at all. I thought my GRT installation was pretty standard for a -10, the AHRS and magnetometer are located on a shelf aft and rear of the battery and A/P pitch servo. Plenty of distance from battery, antennas, A/P, mounted with non magnetic hw etc. The only magnetic item within cooee is the rear seat harness attach cables. Carols from GRT still believes it may be a magnetometer interference issue. Anyone else had similar problems, and how difficult is it to move the magnetometer to the wing tip while maintaining alignment with the AHRS? Cheers Ron VH-XRM Flying --- man THAT sounds good :-D "Warning: The information contained in this email and any attached files is confidential to BAE Systems Australia. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, disclosure or copying of this email or any attachments is expressly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify us immediately. VIRUS: Every care has been taken to ensure this email and its attachments are virus free, however, any loss or damage incurred in using this email is not the sender's responsibility. It is your responsibility to ensure virus checks are completed before installing any data sent in this email to your computer." ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "T.C. Chang" <tc1234c(at)roadrunner.com>
Subject: Phase 1 report and GRT with the 'leans'
Date: May 05, 2009
Ron, On your point g. the GRT EFIS lean and skid ball problem, you may want to talk to Mark Allen at GRT. Early on I had the same problem with my 9A. After talking to Mark I sent him a log file. Based on the log file, Mark told me one of the sensor was off. They fixed that problem for me and it was more than 400 hours ago. Ted ------------------------------------------ T.C. Chang http://3limafoxtrot.com/ RV-9A, Lycoming (ECI) O320-D2A, 160 hp, Carb, left Mag + right Lightspeed EI, Sensenich FP GRT dual DU H1, TT DigiFlight II VSGV, 572 hrs Hobbs Last flight: http://www.mail2600.com/cgi-bin/track.cgi?call=KD8IIR <http://www.mail2600.com/cgi-bin/track.cgi?call=KD8IIR&last=1> &last=1 RV10 emp, #40948 -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of McGANN, Ron Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 7:43 PM Subject: RV10-List: Phase 1 report and GRT with the 'leans' G'day all, Phase 1 flight testing is complete. As others that are flying already well know, this one sensational aircraft!! My stick time has been limited, but just supporting the 'mandatory crew' testing of Vx/Vy and gross weight has furthered my grin! Keep pounding those rivets - it is really well worth the effort. Here is my squawk list (if you can call it that): a. had to replace a valve core to stop left main deflating b. adjusted governor to correct underspeed at full throttle c. added fixed rudder trim d. added fixed aileron trim (very small amount) to account slightly heavy right wing e. removed a bug (literally!!) from the left tank vent line that fully blocked the vent. I have seen photos of an RV8 with a crushed tank that resulted from the vent being blocked and the vacuum created by pumping out the fuel - makes for a very bad day. The bug must have crawled in during the VERY brief period in which the tanks were empty for fuel calibration. CHECK THOSE VENTS! f. Dodgy CHT sensor (or connection) g. My GRT EFIS presents a slight roll (~3degs) on some occasions. This is intermittent, not significant, just bloody annoying. The skid ball is also way out - no correlation to the mechanical ball at all. I thought my GRT installation was pretty standard for a -10, the AHRS and magnetometer are located on a shelf aft and rear of the battery and A/P pitch servo. Plenty of distance from battery, antennas, A/P, mounted with non magnetic hw etc. The only magnetic item within cooee is the rear seat harness attach cables. Carols from GRT still believes it may be a magnetometer interference issue. Anyone else had similar problems, and how difficult is it to move the magnetometer to the wing tip while maintaining alignment with the AHRS? Cheers Ron VH-XRM Flying --- man THAT sounds good :-D "Warning: The information contained in this email and any attached files is confidential to BAE Systems Australia. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, disclosure or copying of this email or any attachments is expressly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify us immediately. VIRUS: Every care has been taken to ensure this email and its attachments are virus free, however, any loss or damage incurred in using this email is not the sender's responsibility. It is your responsibility to ensure virus checks are completed before installing any data sent in this email to your computer." ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Bill and Tami Britton" <william(at)gbta.net>
Subject: Extra holes in wing ribs???
Date: May 05, 2009
Somehow in match drilling the left rear spar to the wing ribs I got two extra holes in the trailing edge flange (flange that rivets to the rear spar) of the #'s 3 and 4 ribs. They are holes that were there originally if I remember right. However, the holes that I match drilled to the rear spar were a little bit further from center than the original holes. Pictures are attached. Anyhow, if it's a mistake it's already made. How do I fix it or should I go on and not worry about it. If I drill the holes to the rear spar and rivet them I think it will be too close to the W-1007B rear spar reinforcement fork (it's going to be right on the edge). Thanks, Bill ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 05, 2009
From: linn <pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Phase 1 report and GRT with the 'leans'
Kudos Ron!!! McGANN, Ron wrote: > Gday all, > > > > Phase 1 flight testing is complete. As others that are flying already > well know, this one sensational aircraft!! My stick time has been > limited, but just supporting the mandatory crew testing of Vx/Vy and > gross weight has furthered my grin! Keep pounding those rivets it is > really well worth the effort. It's news like this that keeps me going. > > Here is my squawk list (if you can call it that): > > a. had to replace a valve core to stop left main deflating > > b. adjusted governor to correct underspeed at full > throttle > > c. added fixed rudder trim > > d. added fixed aileron trim (very small amount) to > account slightly heavy right wing > > e. removed a bug (literally!!) from the left tank vent > line that fully blocked the vent. I have seen photos of an RV8 with a > crushed tank that resulted from the vent being blocked and the vacuum > created by pumping out the fuel makes for a very bad day. The bug > must have crawled in during the VERY brief period in which the tanks > were empty for fuel calibration. CHECK THOSE VENTS! We have mud daubers where I live (FL) and they like tank vents with or without fuel in the tanks!!! Take a pipe cleaner and bend it like a 'W' and insert the middle bend up inside the vent. Should keep the critters out. > > f. Dodgy CHT sensor (or connection) > > g. My GRT EFIS presents a slight roll (~3degs) on some > occasions. This is intermittent, not significant, just bloody annoying. > The skid ball is also way out no correlation to the mechanical ball > at all. > > I thought my GRT installation was pretty standard for a -10, the AHRS > and magnetometer are located on a shelf aft and rear of the battery and > A/P pitch servo. Plenty of distance from battery, antennas, A/P, > mounted with non magnetic hw etc. The only magnetic item within cooee > is the rear seat harness attach cables. Carols from GRT still believes > it may be a magnetometer interference issue. Anyone else had similar > problems, and how difficult is it to move the magnetometer to the wing > tip while maintaining alignment with the AHRS? My thoughts on this are the distance between the yaw axis and the mechanical ball Vs. the distance to the AHRS. Your AHRS is pretty far aft, so the reading MAY be accurate ..... if it's really mounted correctly. Linn > > > > Cheers > > Ron > > VH-XRM > Flying --- man THAT sounds good :-D ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007(at)cox.net>
Subject: HID lights
Date: May 05, 2009
Just in case the new builders have not considered HID lights. See the difference on my 10. http://www.planelights.com/index.php?id=661 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 05, 2009
From: Don McDonald <building_partner(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: HID lights
So the power requirement is < the stk Van's lights?- If true, then-the wiring already in the wingtip for the existing landing light should work ju st fine.- Soon as I get the first flight in, I'll consider the change out .- Thanks for the info. Don McDonald --- On Tue, 5/5/09, David McNeill wrote: From: David McNeill <dlm46007(at)cox.net> Subject: RV10-List: HID lights Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 8:06 PM Just in case the new builders have not considered HID lights. See the diffe rence on my 10. - http://www.planelights.com/index.php?id=661 =0A=0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Dave Leikam" <daveleikam(at)wi.rr.com>
Subject: G900X AHRS & remote compass
Date: Jun 04, 2009
Does anyone have pictures of where they installed the AHRS and remote compass for a G900X system? Dave Leikam RV-10 #40496 N89DA (Reserved) Muskego, WI ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Seano" <sean(at)braunandco.com>
Subject: Re: Extra holes in wing ribs???
Date: - - - , 20-
Van's keep production cheaper by making all of the ribs the same. Those extra holes are just not used. It is the difference between the regular rib holes and the gap seal holes(I believe, it's been a month since I did that.) ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill and Tami Britton To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 4:24 PM Subject: RV10-List: Extra holes in wing ribs??? Somehow in match drilling the left rear spar to the wing ribs I got two extra holes in the trailing edge flange (flange that rivets to the rear spar) of the #'s 3 and 4 ribs. They are holes that were there originally if I remember right. However, the holes that I match drilled to the rear spar were a little bit further from center than the original holes. Pictures are attached. Anyhow, if it's a mistake it's already made. How do I fix it or should I go on and not worry about it. If I drill the holes to the rear spar and rivet them I think it will be too close to the W-1007B rear spar reinforcement fork (it's going to be right on the edge). Thanks, Bill ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: G900X AHRS & remote compass
Date: May 06, 2009
From: "Robin Marks" <robin1(at)mrmoisture.com>
Does this help? Robin ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Chris and Susie" <vhicy(at)bigpond.com>
Subject: Re: G900X AHRS & remote compass
Date: May 06, 2009
Robin my only concern would be the harness atach cables. We installed our unit at the top of the baulkhead to get away from them Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: Robin Marks To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 3:13 PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: G900X AHRS & remote compass Does this help? Robin ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: G900X AHRS & remote compass
Date: May 06, 2009
From: "Robin Marks" <robin1(at)mrmoisture.com>
Stainless Steel hardware. Every problem has a solution, just add dollars. If this was not S/S they definitely will interfere with the electronics. You may still have to do the same. These are really sensitive devices. Robin From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Chris and Susie Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 10:49 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: G900X AHRS & remote compass Robin my only concern would be the harness atach cables. We installed our unit at the top of the baulkhead to get away from them Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: Robin Marks <mailto:robin1(at)mrmoisture.com> To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 3:13 PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: G900X AHRS & remote compass Does this help? Robin Checked by AVG - www.avg.com 05/05/09 13:07:00 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "gary" <speckter(at)comcast.net>
Subject: G900X AHRS & remote compass
Date: May 06, 2009
I followed the recommendation from Garmin and put the AHRS on the mount from Van and the Magnitromiter in the tail like they picture in the manual. It works great Gary Specketer _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dave Leikam Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 10:46 PM Subject: RV10-List: G900X AHRS & remote compass Does anyone have pictures of where they installed the AHRS and remote compass for a G900X system? Dave Leikam RV-10 #40496 N89DA (Reserved) Muskego, WI ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 06, 2009
From: linn <pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: G900X AHRS & remote compass
Nice picture! Thinking more about the electronic slip indicator ..... what's it do sitting still on the ground??? The other post about the AHRS being out of cal makes sense. If it's accurate on the ground .... or taxiing straight and out in flight I think points to a true slip. Linn Robin Marks wrote: > Does this help? > > > > Robin > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: HID lights
From: "jayb" <jaybrinkmeyer(at)yahoo.com>
Date: May 06, 2009
How did you mount your balasts? Photos? Thanks, Jay [quote="dlm46007(at)cox.net"]Just in case the new builders have not considered HID lights. See the difference on my 10. http://www.planelights.com/index.php?id=661 (http://www.planelights.com/index.php?id=661) > [b] Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242921#242921 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: HID lights
Date: May 06, 2009
The install pictures are available on a click from the original link or http://www.planelights.com/index.php?id=685 -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of jayb Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 7:53 AM Subject: RV10-List: Re: HID lights How did you mount your balasts? Photos? Thanks, Jay [quote="dlm46007(at)cox.net"]Just in case the new builders have not considered HID lights. See the difference on my 10. http://www.planelights.com/index.php?id=661 (http://www.planelights.com/index.php?id=661) > [b] Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242921#242921 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "SteinAir, Inc." <stein(at)steinair.com>
Subject: G900X AHRS & remote compass
Date: May 06, 2009
The harness attach cables haven't really been a big problem in the RV-10's with the G900X Remote Mag in that area, but the attach bolts usually are. If either one of them causes an issue anyway, you can usually just degauss it....at least that's been our experience with lots of these RV10's with G900X's in them. Chris's solution isn't a bad one either, you just need to make sure it's fairly robust as well. Cheers, Stein -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Chris and Susie Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 12:49 AM To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com Subject: Re: RV10-List: G900X AHRS & remote compass Robin my only concern would be the harness atach cables. We installed our unit at the top of the baulkhead to get away from them Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: Robin Marks To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 3:13 PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: G900X AHRS & remote compass Does this help? Robin ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 06, 2009
Subject: Re: HID lights
From: Rob Kochman <rv10rob(at)gmail.com>
Here's what I did: http://kochman.net/N819K/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/img_4685.jpg On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 8:19 AM, David McNeill wrote: > > > The install pictures are available on a click from the original link or > > http://www.planelights.com/index.php?id=685 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of jayb > Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 7:53 AM > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: RV10-List: Re: HID lights > > > How did you mount your balasts? Photos? > > Thanks, > Jay > > > [quote="dlm46007(at)cox.net"]Just in case the new builders have not > considered HID lights. See the difference on my 10. > > http://www.planelights.com/index.php?id=661 > (http://www.planelights.com/index.php?id=661) > > > [b] > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242921#242921 > > -- Rob Kochman RV-10 Wings Woodinville, WA (near Seattle) http://kochman.net/N819K ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: hid lights question
Date: May 06, 2009
From: pilotdds(at)aol.com
With com and nav antenna in the wing tips has anyone using the hid lights noted interference with nav,loc,gs or com?Thanks ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Chris Johnston <cj(at)popstudios.com>
Subject: Stock Door Seals
Date: May 06, 2009
Hey all - just a quick note for those who are wanting (trying!) to use the stock door seals... others have reported that the new seals that are being sent are tan in color, which is true. I had called Vans tech support to get the straight skinny on whether there's a better way to do door seals (answer: nope.) so I ordered a new one to replace the one I beat up, and when I asked about the color, he checked, and found that they had two grey seals left. I bought one, so there's one lonely grey seal there if someone is interested. You'd have to ask for it specifically, but as of 0900 Pacific, there's one available. cj ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007(at)cox.net>
Subject: hid lights question
Date: May 06, 2009
none. Specs on emissions are available from the plane lights contact. _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of pilotdds(at)aol.com Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 8:53 AM Subject: RV10-List: hid lights question With com and nav antenna in the wing tips has anyone using the hid lights noted interference with nav,loc,gs or com?Thanks _____ Shopping for Mom? Save <http://shopping.aol.com/mothers-day-gifts-for-mom?ncid=emlweinstor00000003> yourself a little time and money on AOL Shopping. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: HID lights
From: "Planelights" <steve(at)rigidindustries.com>
Date: May 06, 2009
Hi guys, Steve here from Planelights. Power draw: On any HID system you will have about a 10sec warm up. During that 10sec they will be pulling about 7a(80w) @ 12v. After they are warmed up, they will pull about 4.5a(54w) @ 12v. Your stock lights should have been 75w halogen bulbs, the wiring should be adequate to handle the HID's. These lights will work fine with a wig wag system. You will need to be able to wire the lights to stay on for at least 1 minute prior to flashing. That allows the xenon gas inside the bulb to stabilize prior to flashing. If you look at our website you will see the RFI comparison charts. http://www.planelights.com/index.php?id=702 You will see that our ballast should not interfere with any Nav or Comm equipment. We have had a few people say that a strobe light causes more intercom interference than our lights. Thanks Steve Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242940#242940 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Mike Schulz" <mike(at)profishenterprises.com>
Subject: Re: Bending Fuse Side Skins
Date: May 06, 2009
Paul, Glad to find someone that I can help. If you could give me a call we can get them on the way. Mike Schulz Pro Fish Enterprises, LLC 4878 Edgewater Drive Mound, MN 55364 612-590-8604 -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul Ohman Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 6:43 PM Subject: RV10-List: Re: Bending Fuse Side Skins Great timing Mike, we are starting that section soon. I will take them. PM sent -------- Paul Ohman 40810 slow build wings Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242846#242846 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: RobHickman(at)aol.com
Date: May 06, 2009
Subject: Dark Orange RV-10
Does anyone have pictures of the dark Orange RV-10 that was for sale a few months ago that they can email me? Rob Hickman N402RH RV-10 **************Big savings on Dell=99s most popular laptops. Now star ting at $449! =http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B214663377%3B36502382%3Bh) ________________________________________________________________________________
From: RobHickman(at)aol.com
Date: May 06, 2009
Subject: Re: Dark Orange RV-10
It also had a FLIR camera, not the tan and orange one. Rob Hickman N402RH **************Big savings on Dell=99s most popular laptops. Now star ting at $449! =http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B214663377%3B36502382%3Bh) ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Dave Saylor" <Dave(at)AirCraftersLLC.com>
Subject: David Bowman Please call re Seminar
Date: May 06, 2009
David Bowman, Please give me a call about this weekend. I don't have contact info for you, and would like to confirm a few things. Thanks, Dave Saylor AirCrafters LLC 140 Aviation Way Watsonville, CA 831-722-9141 831-750-0284 CL www.AirCraftersLLC.com ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Dark Orange RV-10
Date: May 06, 2009
From: "John Cox" <johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com>
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Subject: Re: Bending Fuse Side Skins
Date: May 07, 2009
From: "Condrey, Bob (US SSA)" <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com>
I also recently ran across my old section 29 clamping block (cut from oak). Same deal, free to anybody that needs/wants it, contact me offline and pick up the tab for shipping. Bob N442PM (flying) ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Les Kearney" <kearney(at)shaw.ca>
Subject: Re: Canopy Question / Observation
Date: May 07, 2009
Hi I have been late in posting this.... I spoke to Ken Scott of Vans on Tuesday who advised that the door sill should be no thinner than 1/8" (perhaps slightly thinner is okay). He also advised that a 3/32" gap between the canopy joggle and mid fuse skin at the door frame was acceptable. It is good to have this info so now I know that standard to work with... Cheers Les #40643 - some assembly required. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lenny Iszak Sent: May-04-09 11:01 AM Subject: RV10-List: Re: Canopy Question / Observation Les, 3/16 is about where mine is. I didn't want to make the door sill that much thinner... Lenny Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242671#242671 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Bending Fuse Side Skins
From: "Paul Ohman" <ohman_paul(at)hotmail.com>
Date: May 07, 2009
Mike, Thanks for the phone call. Here is my address/phone 2410 Milton Way Unit F Milton WA 98354 (253)-517-3491 Paul -------- Paul Ohman 40810 slow build fuselage Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=243031#243031 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: RobHickman(at)aol.com
Date: May 07, 2009
Subject: Re: Dark Orange RV-10
That was it, thanks. My RV-10 goes into the paint shop tomorrow and we are still working on th e final color scheme. Rob Hickman N402RH Painted for OSH **************Big savings on Dell=99s most popular laptops. Now star ting at $449! =http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B214663472%3B36502367%3Bg) ________________________________________________________________________________
From: RobHickman(at)aol.com
Date: May 07, 2009
Subject: Re: Dark Orange RV-10
_http://flightaware.com/photos/view/toptail/116892-4a89300b1260aace3c5f171 13 a535348658b14aa;tail=N939DM;o=0_ (http://flightaware.com/photos/view/toptail/116892-4a89300b1260aace3c5f171 13a535348658b14aa;tail=N939DM;o=0) Was it already repainted white and gray? Rob Hickman N402RH **************Big savings on Dell=99s most popular laptops. Now star ting at $449! =http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B214663472%3B36502367%3Bg) ________________________________________________________________________________
From: John Gonzalez <indigoonlatigo(at)msn.com>
Subject: Re: Canopy Question / Observation
Date: May 07, 2009
As stated before the important point is that there is enough material for t he pop rivets to hang onto and that the intersection with the rear aluminum on the top mates correctly. One more thing to remember is that the thinner you make the door sill fiber glass=2C notice that it tapers inward toward the part that is on the outsid e of the sill(expososed side). So the more you thin it=2C the further insid e the sill sits inside the aluminum fuse opening which then affect the way the doors interface with the structures when the door is closed. John 409 > From: kearney(at)shaw.ca > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: RE: RV10-List: Re: Canopy Question / Observation > Date: Thu=2C 7 May 2009 08:51:11 -0600 > > > Hi > > I have been late in posting this.... > > I spoke to Ken Scott of Vans on Tuesday who advised that the door sill > should be no thinner than 1/8" (perhaps slightly thinner is okay). He als o > advised that a 3/32" gap between the canopy joggle and mid fuse skin at t he > door frame was acceptable. > > It is good to have this info so now I know that standard to work with... > > Cheers > > Les > #40643 - some assembly required. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lenny Iszak > Sent: May-04-09 11:01 AM > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: RV10-List: Re: Canopy Question / Observation > > > Les=2C > > 3/16 is about where mine is. I didn't want to make the door sill that muc h > thinner... > > Lenny > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242671#242671 > > > > > > > > > > > =========== =========== =========== =========== > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: AFS Manifold transducer & Lightspeed Ignition Manifold p
From: "Michael Wellenzohn" <rv-10(at)wellenzohn.net>
Date: May 07, 2009
Hello I am wondering how those of you, who use the LSE Plasma ignition and the AFS Engine monitor interconnected the manifold tubes. Is there a Y-connector available that allows to root one pipe to the LSE and the other to the AF Manifold transducer from the firewall tube fitting. Cheers Michael -------- RV-10 builder (engine, prop, finishing) #511 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=243058#243058 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Ralph E. Capen" <recapen(at)earthlink.net>
Subject: EA10 electric aileron trim
Date: May 07, 2009
Anyone done this? Care to share your experiences? Care to share your results? I would like to find out how different their system on the pushrod is from the one I designed for my 6A. Maybe theirs is better - either way, trying to figure it out for my second offense..... Ralph RV6A N822AR @ N06 still flying off the hours - now undergoing builders withdrawl...... ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Ralph E. Capen" <recapen(at)earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: AFS Manifold transducer & Lightspeed Ignition Manifold
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Date: May 07, 2009
I had a similar issue for my 6A - I used one of the ports of Vans manifold and doubled it off for my AFS3400 and the LASAR ignition ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Wellenzohn" <rv-10(at)wellenzohn.net> Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 4:00 PM Subject: RV10-List: AFS Manifold transducer & Lightspeed Ignition Manifold p > > > Hello > I am wondering how those of you, who use the LSE Plasma ignition and the > AFS Engine monitor interconnected the manifold tubes. Is there a > Y-connector available that allows to root one pipe to the LSE and the > other to the AF Manifold transducer from the firewall tube fitting. > > Cheers > Michael > > -------- > RV-10 builder (engine, prop, finishing) > #511 > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=243058#243058 > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 07, 2009
Subject: Tail Cone Page 10-20 Question
From: Kelly McMullen <apilot2(at)gmail.com>
"Step 3: Rivet both F-1073 Side Skins to the Stiffeners, frames and bulkheads. Start riveting at the top of the skins (don't river the F-1032 Longerons). *then work down and around the bottom radius of the skins*." Looking for technique recommendations for riveting the bottom radius of each frame/bulkhead. I've back riveted all the flat part of the side skins. Looks like either conventional flush rivet set or back rivet might work but will be tricky to stay dead on the rivet and not ding the skin. Kelly 40866 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 07, 2009
From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: Tail Cone Page 10-20 Question
Kelly, I used some padding, on each side and under to position the tailcone so that those rivet lines would be flat to the table and the large rivet plate positioned underneath them, then used the back rivet set to pound them, worked pretty good for me. Deems Davis N519PJ Kelly McMullen wrote: > > "Step 3: Rivet both F-1073 Side Skins to the Stiffeners, frames and > bulkheads. Start riveting at the top of the skins (don't river the > F-1032 Longerons). *then work down and around the bottom radius of the > skins*." > > > Looking for technique recommendations for riveting the bottom radius > of each frame/bulkhead. I've back riveted all the flat part of the > side skins. Looks like either conventional flush rivet set or back > rivet might work but will be tricky to stay dead on the rivet and not > ding the skin. > > Kelly > 40866 > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: AFS Manifold transducer & Lightspeed Ignition Manifold
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From: "orchidman" <gary(at)wingscc.com>
Date: May 07, 2009
I forget what the ID is on the yellow tubing that comes with the LS kit but get a barb T from Aircraft Spruce for that size. Call Rob at AFS and they can send you a replacement fitting for the inside of the bulkhead fitting from Vans. You then use the yellow tubing from the bulkhead to the T and from the T to the LS. The use another short piece from the T perhaps 1/2" and push it inside some tygon tubing. You will use something like the 1/8" ID tygon tubing and slip it over the yellow tubing and together push it onto the 3rd T fitting. The other end goes to the AFS manafold transducer. Hope the attached picture helps. -------- Gary Blankenbiller RV10 - # 40674 Final Finishing - SB (N2GB registered) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=243089#243089 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/100_3075_100.jpg ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Bob Leffler" <rv(at)thelefflers.com>
Subject: Tail Cone Page 10-20 Question
Date: May 07, 2009
I just used a standard flush rivet set. Bob -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kelly McMullen Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 8:43 PM Subject: RV10-List: Tail Cone Page 10-20 Question "Step 3: Rivet both F-1073 Side Skins to the Stiffeners, frames and bulkheads. Start riveting at the top of the skins (don't river the F-1032 Longerons). *then work down and around the bottom radius of the skins*." Looking for technique recommendations for riveting the bottom radius of each frame/bulkhead. I've back riveted all the flat part of the side skins. Looks like either conventional flush rivet set or back rivet might work but will be tricky to stay dead on the rivet and not ding the skin. Kelly 40866 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 07, 2009
Subject: Re: AFS Manifold transducer & Lightspeed Ignition Manifold
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From: jim(at)CombsFive.Com
I picked up a part at the local auto parts store. Standard vacuum tubing universal Y part. Jim Combs N312F - 60+ hours! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wellenzohn" Hello I am wondering how those of you, who use the LSE Plasma ignition and the AFS Engine monitor interconnected the manifold tubes. Is there a Y-connector available that allows to root one pipe to the LSE and the other to the AF Manifold transducer from the firewall tube fitting. Cheers Michael -------- RV-10 builder (engine, prop, finishing) #511 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=243058#243058 - The RV10-List Email Forum - Features Navigator to browse Un/Subscription, Chat, FAQ, --> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List - MATRONICS WEB FORUMS - available via the Web Forums! http://forums.matronics.com - List Contribution Web Site - generous support! Admin. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Tail Cone Page 10-20 Question
From: "Jim Berry" <jimberry(at)qwest.net>
Date: May 07, 2009
Kelly, I did the same as Deem's. With a couple of old pillows I was able to prop the tail cone so the the section being riveted was always flat on the back rivet plate. When you get to the upper aft tail cone skin, I would suggest you back rivet the stiffeners to the skin before you cleco the skin to the bulkheads. Just leave the rivets out temporarily where the stiffener crosses the bulkheads. It is much easier to do the top skin with everything flat on your bench, than it is to do it working inside the cone. With a little flexing of the stiffeners, it was no problem getting them and the skin positioned on the bulkheads. I had zero smiley's on my tail cone. I love back riveting. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=243103#243103 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Tail Cone Page 10-20 Question
Date: May 08, 2009
From: "Perry, Phil" <Phil.Perry(at)netapp.com>
I back riveted them against a bucking bar - not a back rivet plate. I gave my highly unskilled wife the bucking bar and asked her to hold it tight against the skin and flush head. On the other side, I shot it with a back rivet set. Worked great and we didn't have to worry about rolling the entire assembly around. One word of caution on the back rivet technique for the bulkheads though. Pay attention to where your retainer spring is located... The retainer spring on the rivet gun is the right height and it will want to hang on the bulk head. Qhen you pull the trigger, it'll cut into and notch your bulkheads before you know it. Phil -----Original Message----- From: Kelly McMullen [mailto:apilot2(at)gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 7:43 PM Subject: RV10-List: Tail Cone Page 10-20 Question "Step 3: Rivet both F-1073 Side Skins to the Stiffeners, frames and bulkheads. Start riveting at the top of the skins (don't river the F-1032 Longerons). *then work down and around the bottom radius of the skins*." Looking for technique recommendations for riveting the bottom radius of each frame/bulkhead. I've back riveted all the flat part of the side skins. Looks like either conventional flush rivet set or back rivet might work but will be tricky to stay dead on the rivet and not ding the skin. Kelly 40866 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Bob Leffler" <rv(at)thelefflers.com>
Subject: Air vent question
Date: May 08, 2009
For those that installed an overhead console with air vents: What did you do with the standard rear seat vents? Are you happy with your decision? If you removed the vent and permanently close the opening or you left the vent per plans , any regrets in doing so? As you might surmise, I'm trying to decide what to do myself and am looking for other opinions and data points to help me make a decision. At the moment, I'm leaning towards removing the vent and permanently closing the opening. I think that the overhead vent will be able to deliver ample air via two new naca vents in the tailcone. I would also think this would minimize the chance for rain and other objects to come in through the vents. Thanks, Bob #40684 mykitlog.com/rleffler ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Air vent question
Date: May 08, 2009
From: "Condrey, Bob (US SSA)" <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com>
Bob, I removed the internal hinging mechanism, glassed them over on the outside and had Abby make my interior side panels without the notch. No regrets at all! Plenty of air from the OH vents, in fact, I think that 2 NACA vents feeding the overhead is actually overkill. Bob N442PM (flying) _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob Leffler Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 1:01 PM Subject: RV10-List: Air vent question For those that installed an overhead console with air vents: What did you do with the standard rear seat vents? Are you happy with your decision? If you removed the vent and permanently close the opening or you left the vent per plans , any regrets in doing so? As you might surmise, I'm trying to decide what to do myself and am looking for other opinions and data points to help me make a decision. At the moment, I'm leaning towards removing the vent and permanently closing the opening. I think that the overhead vent will be able to deliver ample air via two new naca vents in the tailcone. I would also think this would minimize the chance for rain and other objects to come in through the vents. Thanks, Bob #40684 mykitlog.com/rleffler ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 08, 2009
From: Patrick Thyssen <jump2(at)sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Air vent question
I kept mine just because they were already there and sometime it good to ge t air from more then one directions.Just like dthe forward vents. The two s coops on side produce a lot of air thats for sure. Overhead has a lot of ai r and lots of leaks that has to be addressed in the future. imhop Patrick Thyssen hunk=C2- is flying. --- On Fri, 5/8/09, Condrey, Bob (US SSA) wrot e: From: Condrey, Bob (US SSA) <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com> Subject: RE: RV10-List: Air vent question Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 1:49 PM =0A=0A=0A =0A =0A=0A =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0ABob, =0A=0A =C2- =0A=0AI rem oved the internal hinging mechanism,=0Aglassed them over on the outside and had Abby make my interior side panels=0Awithout the notch.=C2- No regret s at all!=C2- Plenty of air from the OH vents, in=0Afact, I think that 2 NACA vents feeding the overhead is actually overkill.=C2- =0A=0A =C2- =0A=0ABob =0A=0AN442PM (flying) =0A=0A =C2- =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A =0AFrom:=0Aowner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com=0A[mailto:owner-rv10-list-s erver(at)matronics.com] On=0ABehalf Of Bob Leffler =0ASent: Friday, May 08, 2009 1:01 PM =0ATo: rv10-list(at)matronics.com =0ASubject: RV10-List: Air vent=0Aquestion =0A=0A=0A=0A =C2- =0A=0AFor=0A those that installed an overhead console with air vents: =0A=0A =C2- =0A =0AWhat=0Adid you do with the standard rear seat vents?=C2- Are you happy with your=0Adecision? =0A=0A =C2- =0A=0AIf=0Ayou removed the vent and pe rmanently close the opening or you left the vent per=0Aplans , any regrets in doing so? =0A=0A =C2- =0A=0AAs=0Ayou might surmise, I=99m trying to decide what to do myself and am looking=0Afor other opinions and data p oints to help me make a decision.=C2-=C2- At=0Athe moment, I=99m leaning towards removing the vent and permanently closing=0Athe opening.=C2 -=C2- I think that the overhead vent will be able to deliver=0Aample ai r via two new naca vents in the tailcone.=C2- I would also think this=0Aw ould minimize the chance for rain and other objects to come in through the =0Avents. =0A=0A =C2- =0A=0AThanks, =0A=0A =C2- =0A=0ABob =0A=0A#40684 =0A=0Amykitlog.com/rleffler =0A=0A =C2- =0A=0A =C2- =0A=0A =C2- =0A =0A =C2- =C2-http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-Listhttp://forums. matronics.comhttp://www.matronics.com/contribution =C2- =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A =0A ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Larry Mersek" <1rv6flyer(at)internet49.com>
Subject: RV10 Tail Kit for Sale
Date: May 08, 2009
I'm posting this for a local RV-6 pilot who is unable to complete his RV10 project. The project is located at Calaveras Airport San Andreas, CA. (KCPU) --Larry Mersek RV-6, flying RV10 Tail Kit for sale. Vertical and rudder are built. The horizontal is drilled to fit, dimpled, countersunk, and has been clecoed together before. It is ready for primer and priced at $2500. Marc at (209) 609-1947. fieldbaren(at)volcano.net ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: tire tubes
From: "Eric_Kallio" <scout019(at)msn.com>
Date: May 08, 2009
In lieu of the tires and tubes that come from Vans in the finish kit I went to Desser tires and purchased the tires I thought suited me best (Goodyear Flight Custom II...but don't want to start a tire war). With the tires, I ordered tubes that had a 90 bent stem and were about an inch long after the bend and face outward. The main tire tubes of that kind aren't stocked and they sent me the bent stem tubes with the long bend in them that are closer to 2-2.5 inches. Are these going to fit inside the wheel pants with the longer (part number TR-87) valve stems? I plan on modifying the wheel pants to allow for a spring loaded opening that allows me to service the tire without removing the wheel pants and hope these tubes will work since the guys at Desser gave me the new, and much more expensive, tubes at the price of the ones I ordered. If noone is sure can anyone get me the measurement from the outboard edge of their tire to the wheel pant? Thanks. Eric Kallio #518 Waiting on the finishing kit Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=243196#243196 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007(at)cox.net>
Subject: tire tubes
Date: May 08, 2009
I believe that 15/600-6 are supplied with the kit and the Michelin leak proof tubes are also supplied. I remove the front cover of the wheel pant to service. Service is required only about 2 or 3 times per year; unlike my Cardinal RG which required air about every two weeks because of the old standard tube. I also found that I inadvertently ordered 600-6 retreads for the 10 and they fit fine as well. What ever tire you install, check wheel pant clearance after removal from the jacks and rolling forward and reverse to align the wheel after jacking. Otherwise you might think that the clearance is insufficient. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Eric_Kallio Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 3:51 PM Subject: RV10-List: tire tubes In lieu of the tires and tubes that come from Vans in the finish kit I went to Desser tires and purchased the tires I thought suited me best (Goodyear Flight Custom II...but don't want to start a tire war). With the tires, I ordered tubes that had a 90 bent stem and were about an inch long after the bend and face outward. The main tire tubes of that kind aren't stocked and they sent me the bent stem tubes with the long bend in them that are closer to 2-2.5 inches. Are these going to fit inside the wheel pants with the longer (part number TR-87) valve stems? I plan on modifying the wheel pants to allow for a spring loaded opening that allows me to service the tire without removing the wheel pants and hope these tubes will work since the guys at Desser gave me the new, and much more expensive, tubes at the price of the ones I ordered. If noone is sure can anyone get me the measurement from the outboard edge of their tire to the wheel pant? Thanks. Eric Kallio #518 Waiting on the finishing kit Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=243196#243196 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 08, 2009
Subject: Re: Tail Cone Page 10-20 Question
From: Kelly McMullen <apilot2(at)gmail.com>
Thanks for all the suggestions. Back riveted a couple, found it to be difficult to get tail cone tight enough against back rivet plate, so did the rest with flush set, and my able SO bucking. Came out fine. Hangar at 103F this afternoon slowed progress a bit. On Fri, May 8, 2009 at 8:32 AM, Perry, Phil wrote: > > I back riveted them against a bucking bar - not a back rivet plate. > > I gave my highly unskilled wife the bucking bar and asked her to hold it > tight against the skin and flush head. On the other side, I shot it > with a back rivet set. > > Worked great and we didn't have to worry about rolling the entire > assembly around. > > One word of caution on the back rivet technique for the bulkheads > though. Pay attention to where your retainer spring is located... The > retainer spring on the rivet gun is the right height and it will want to > hang on the bulk head. Qhen you pull the trigger, it'll cut into and > notch your bulkheads before you know it. > > Phil ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Wayne Edgerton" <wayne.e(at)grandecom.net>
Subject: Re: Air vent question
Date: May 09, 2009
Hi Bob, With the overhead console, I really don't think you need the side air vents, or at least in my plane I wouldn't. The overheads in my plane deliver a lot of air. With the side ones closed off it would also make your interior work easier. The only consideration might be that the air is blowing on or around the passengers head vs coming in from the side. But I really don't think that's big deal. If I were doing it over I might consider doing what you're thinking of. Wayne Edgerton N602WT From: "Bob Leffler" <rv(at)thelefflers.com> Subject: Air vent question For those that installed an overhead console with air vents: What did you do with the standard rear seat vents? Are you happy with your decision? If you removed the vent and permanently close the opening or you left the vent per plans , any regrets in doing so? As you might surmise, I'm trying to decide what to do myself and am looking for other opinions and data points to help me make a decision. At the moment, I'm leaning towards removing the vent and permanently closing the opening. I think that the overhead vent will be able to deliver ample air via two new naca vents in the tailcone. I would also think this would minimize the chance for rain and other objects to come in through the vents. Thanks, Bob #40684 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 09, 2009
Subject: Re: Air vent question
From: John Trollinger <john(at)trollingers.com>
When did you put the naca vents in the tail cone as I am thinking of doing the overhead console thing as well, but my tail cone is already built. On Sat, May 9, 2009 at 8:07 AM, Wayne Edgerton wrote: > Hi Bob, > > With the overhead console, I really don't think you need the side air > vents, or at least in my plane I wouldn't. The overheads in my plane deliver > a lot of air. With the side ones closed off it would also make your interior > work easier. The only consideration might be that the air is blowing on or > around the passengers head vs coming in from the side. But I really don't > think that's big deal. If I were doing it over I might consider doing what > you're thinking of. > > Wayne Edgerton N602WT > > rv(at)thelefflers.com>* *Subject: * *Air vent question* > For those that installed an overhead console with air vents: > > > What did you do with the standard rear seat vents? Are you happy > with your > decision? > > > If you removed the vent and permanently close the opening or you left > the > vent per plans , any regrets in doing so? > > > As you might surmise, I'm trying to decide what to do myself and am > looking > for other opinions and data points to help me make a decision. At > the > moment, I'm leaning towards removing the vent and permanently closing > the > opening. I think that the overhead vent will be able to deliver > ample air > via two new naca vents in the tailcone. I would also think this > would > minimize the chance for rain and other objects to come in through the > vents. > > > Thanks, > > > Bob > > #40684 > > > * > > * > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Air vent question
From: "Eric_Kallio" <scout019(at)msn.com>
Date: May 09, 2009
You can put them on at just about any time. I installed mine while I was still fitting the canopy and the forward tailcone skin was still off, but I can see how it could be done at any time by pulling the panels for the tailcone access. Eric Kallio Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=243257#243257 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Bob Leffler" <rv(at)thelefflers.com>
Subject: Air vent question
Date: May 09, 2009
You can put the naca vents in at any time. It isn't a big deal until the canopy and the top skin of the tail cone are permanently installed. I haven't cut the hole yet in my tail cone, but will most likely be doing it right after I attach the tail cone to the fuselage. Bob From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of John Trollinger Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2009 9:11 AM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Air vent question When did you put the naca vents in the tail cone as I am thinking of doing the overhead console thing as well, but my tail cone is already built. On Sat, May 9, 2009 at 8:07 AM, Wayne Edgerton wrote: Hi Bob, With the overhead console, I really don't think you need the side air vents, or at least in my plane I wouldn't. The overheads in my plane deliver a lot of air. With the side ones closed off it would also make your interior work easier. The only consideration might be that the air is blowing on or around the passengers head vs coming in from the side. But I really don't think that's big deal. If I were doing it over I might consider doing what you're thinking of. Wayne Edgerton N602WT Time: From: "Bob Leffler" Subject: Air vent question For those that installed an overhead console with air vents: What did you do with the standard rear seat vents? Are you happy with your decision? If you removed the vent and permanently close the opening or you left the vent per plans , any regrets in doing so? As you might surmise, I'm trying to decide what to do myself and am looking for other opinions and data points to help me make a decision. At the moment, I'm leaning towards removing the vent and permanently closing the opening. I think that the overhead vent will be able to deliver ample air via two new naca vents in the tailcone. I would also think this would minimize the chance for rain and other objects to come in through the vents. Thanks, Bob #40684 get="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List tp://forums.matronics.com _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 09, 2009
From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net>
Subject: Engine MP & RPM
What engine setting are people using ? My oil consumption seems to have stabilized. So I'm backing off the high MP and RPM settings and looking for that 'sweet spot'. So far it seems that the engine runs smoother @ 2300 RPM and above, below that I seem to pick up some engine vibration (probably need to get the prop balanced). What setting are folks using. I'm still ROP and expect to stay that way for a while, So i'll wait for the LOP discussion/s. Deems Davis N519PJ 12.5 hrs ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 09, 2009
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Button Labeling For Infinity Stick Grips...
Dear Listers, I've been pondering for a while how to "label" the various button functions of the Infinity stick grips I have wired up in the front and back of the RV-8. I spent some time today with the 'ol CAD program making a caricature drawing of the Infinity stick grip and buttons and adding some labeling. My plan is to silk screen the attached layout right to the instrument panel in the front, and to a small metal piece for the back. The cockpit and instrument panel will be black, so the diagram should pop nicely on that background. Just thought I'd pass on my efforts. Matt Dralle RV-8 #82880 Laying Out Carpet Patterns In CAD... ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 09, 2009
From: linn <pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Engine MP & RPM
Deems Davis wrote: > > What engine setting are people using ? My oil consumption seems to have > stabilized. So I'm backing off the high MP and RPM settings and looking > for that 'sweet spot'. So far it seems that the engine runs smoother @ > 2300 RPM and above, below that I seem to pick up some engine vibration > (probably need to get the prop balanced). Best thing you can do to your engine, airframe, and instruments .... well, the steam gauge kind. Have the prop balanced at your chosen cruise RPM. You might play with the mixture again when you throttle back to see if it makes a difference with the vibration. Linn What setting are folks using. > I'm still ROP and expect to stay that way for a while, So i'll wait for > the LOP discussion/s. > > Deems Davis > N519PJ > 12.5 hrs > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 09, 2009
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Button Labeling For Infinity Stick Grips...
Dear Listers, I've been pondering for a while how to "label" the various button functions of the Infinity stick grips I have wired up in the front and back of the RV-8. I spent some time today with the 'ol CAD program making a caricature drawing of the Infinity stick grip and buttons and adding some labeling. My plan is to silk screen the attached layout right to the instrument panel in the front, and to a small metal piece for the back. The cockpit and instrument panel will be black, so the diagram should pop nicely on that background. Just thought I'd pass on my efforts. Matt Dralle RV-8 #82880 Laying Out Carpet Patterns In CAD... ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Air vent question
From: "woxofswa" <woxof(at)aol.com>
Date: May 09, 2009
I filled mine in solid. In my opinion, while simple and efficient, they looked tacky and "homemade", and made a nice finished interior sidewall difficult. I am definitely doing an overhead panel and most likely air conditioning. -------- Myron Nelson Mesa, AZ Emp completed, legacy build fuse in progress Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=243317#243317 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: High Fuel Pressure - Extreme Rich
From: "jkreidler" <jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com>
Date: May 09, 2009
Fired up today for our first short taxi test. The engine would not run over 1350 RPM WOT. Fuel pressure was 48 PSI. After shutting down we pulled the plugs, they were all black, way black. Indicating the engine was very rich. The air box had raw fuel in it. We have an Airflow Performance injection. We didn't have this problem during our last test run. Since then we have performed the service bulletin on the mags, I double checked the timing. I did not try to lean the engine using mixture, I think the richness may be caused by the excess fuel pressure, and not the actual mixture setting. I could be wrong but I don't think the mixture would be that far off. Any thoughts?? Jason Kreidler 4-Partner Build N44YH - #40617 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=243333#243333 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Rene" <rene(at)felker.com>
Subject: High Fuel Pressure - Extreme Rich
Date: May 09, 2009
There is a service bulletin on the RSA fuel injection systems. I don't have it here to get the numbers, but if I remember right, that is the failure mod......you lose power. There is a screw on the side of the controller that needs to be checked..... Just an idea. Rene' 801-721-6080 -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of jkreidler Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2009 7:48 PM Subject: RV10-List: High Fuel Pressure - Extreme Rich Fired up today for our first short taxi test. The engine would not run over 1350 RPM WOT. Fuel pressure was 48 PSI. After shutting down we pulled the plugs, they were all black, way black. Indicating the engine was very rich. The air box had raw fuel in it. We have an Airflow Performance injection. We didn't have this problem during our last test run. Since then we have performed the service bulletin on the mags, I double checked the timing. I did not try to lean the engine using mixture, I think the richness may be caused by the excess fuel pressure, and not the actual mixture setting. I could be wrong but I don't think the mixture would be that far off. Any thoughts?? Jason Kreidler 4-Partner Build N44YH - #40617 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=243333#243333 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 09, 2009
From: Kelly McMullen <kellym(at)aviating.com>
Subject: Re: High Fuel Pressure - Extreme Rich
He has AirFlow Perfomance injection, not RSA, so should not have that issue. I'm still trying to figure how he gets fuel pressure 50% above redline. Rene wrote: > > There is a service bulletin on the RSA fuel injection systems. I don't have > it here to get the numbers, but if I remember right, that is the failure > mod......you lose power. There is a screw on the side of the controller > that needs to be checked..... > > Just an idea. > > Rene' > 801-721-6080 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of jkreidler > Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2009 7:48 PM > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: RV10-List: High Fuel Pressure - Extreme Rich > > > > Fired up today for our first short taxi test. The engine would not run over > 1350 RPM WOT. Fuel pressure was 48 PSI. After shutting down we pulled the > plugs, they were all black, way black. Indicating the engine was very rich. > The air box had raw fuel in it. We have an Airflow Performance injection. > > We didn't have this problem during our last test run. Since then we have > performed the service bulletin on the mags, I double checked the timing. I > did not try to lean the engine using mixture, I think the richness may be > caused by the excess fuel pressure, and not the actual mixture setting. I > could be wrong but I don't think the mixture would be that far off. > > Any thoughts?? > > Jason Kreidler > 4-Partner Build > N44YH - #40617 > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=243333#243333 > > > -- ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: High Fuel Pressure - Extreme Rich
From: "jkreidler" <jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com>
Date: May 09, 2009
Seemed to run OK on the first run up, we had normal fuel pressures around 30. I understand the theory behind leaning while on the ground, but if the idle mixture has been set correctly leaning on the ground is not required (for 'standard' conditions). This is according to the folks at Airflow Performance. The manual provided with our fuel controller goes through this procedure. Leaning also does not explain the high fuel pressure...... Thanks, Jason Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=243351#243351 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Wayne Edgerton" <wayne.e(at)grandecom.net>
Subject: Re: Air vent question
Date: May 10, 2009
John, I put mine in after the fact, so that's not an issue, however I bought one of the first overheads from Tony S and his plan called for an air intake at the base of the VS incorporated into the fairing. It was something of a pain to put in if I'm honest. But I see now where most are putting the naca vents just behind the baggage wall area which is a much easier way than the way I did mine. If I were building now I would be doing it that way. Wayne Edgerton N602WT Subject: Re: Air vent question From: John Trollinger <john(at)trollingers.com> When did you put the naca vents in the tail cone as I am thinking of doing the overhead console thing as well, but my tail cone is already built. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: John Ackerman <johnag5b(at)cableone.net>
Subject: Re: Air vent question
Date: May 10, 2009
Like most folks, I put my NACA vents right behind the baggage compartment. In hindsight, the pressure is probably higher farther aft. I did have some concern with disturbing the flow over the static vents, though, so may farther forward is OK after all. Finally, most people who post seem to think that there's adequate flow from the more forward location. FWIW John On May 10, 2009, at 4:16 AM, Wayne Edgerton wrote: > John, > > I put mine in after the fact, so that's not an issue, however I > bought one of the first overheads from Tony S and his plan called > for an air intake at the base of the VS incorporated into the > fairing. It was something of a pain to put in if I'm honest. But I > see now where most are putting the naca vents just behind the > baggage wall area which is a much easier way than the way I did > mine. If I were building now I would be doing it that way. > > Wayne Edgerton N602WT > > > Subject: Re: Air vent question > From: John Trollinger > > When did you put the naca vents in the tail cone as I am > thinking of doing > the overhead console thing as well, but my tail cone is > already built. > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Heat selector box assembly diagram
From: "Lenny Iszak" <lenard(at)rapiddecision.com>
Date: May 10, 2009
I was looking all over the plans yesterday for the hardware and assembly diagram of the TG-10 heat selector boxes. Could not find it anywhere. Searched the forums, found nothing but a couple of post of others looking for it. Today, i finally found it on the back of a hardware list page. I attached it here just in case someone else is or will be looking for it. Lenny #40803 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=243411#243411 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/tg10_10_243.jpg ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: High Fuel Pressure - Extreme Rich
Date: May 10, 2009
From: nicholscatoauto(at)aol.com
Jason, I am not real familiar with?mechanical fuel injection but on a car high fuel pressure is usually caused by a blocked return line and the pump putting out max pressure. Jeff #648 -----Original Message----- From: jkreidler <jason.kreidler(at)regalbeloit.com> Sent: Sat, 9 May 2009 8:48 pm Subject: RV10-List: High Fuel Pressure - Extreme Rich Fired up today for our first short taxi test. The engine would not run over 1350 RPM WOT. Fuel pressure was 48 PSI. After shutting down we pulled the plugs, they were all black, way black. Indicating the engine was very rich. The air box had raw fuel in it. We have an Airflow Performance injection. We didn't have this problem during our last test run. Since then we have performed the service bulletin on the mags, I double checked the timing. I did not try to lean the engine using mixture, I think the richness may be caused by the excess fuel pressure, and not the actual mixture setting. I could be wrong but I don't think the mixture would be that far off. Any thoughts?? Jason Kreidler 4-Partner Build N44YH - #40617 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=243333#243333 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Heat selector box assembly diagram
From: "Ron B." <cfxoa(at)klis.com>
Date: May 10, 2009
I was looking for this hardware list, and could not find it. I found it on the other side of the TG-10 heat selector, when I no longer needed it. Ron Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=243427#243427 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Bob Leffler" <rv(at)thelefflers.com>
Subject: Heat selector box assembly diagram
Date: May 10, 2009
Page 27-6 of the fuselage plans. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lenny Iszak Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 3:12 PM Subject: RV10-List: Heat selector box assembly diagram I was looking all over the plans yesterday for the hardware and assembly diagram of the TG-10 heat selector boxes. Could not find it anywhere. Searched the forums, found nothing but a couple of post of others looking for it. Today, i finally found it on the back of a hardware list page. I attached it here just in case someone else is or will be looking for it. Lenny #40803 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=243411#243411 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/tg10_10_243.jpg ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Button Labeling For Infinity Stick Grips...
From: "Lenny Iszak" <lenard(at)rapiddecision.com>
Date: May 10, 2009
Matt, I know someone that can laser engrave it. If you want their number, drop me a line. Regards, Lenny Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=243487#243487 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Front wheel service
From: "Jim Berry" <jimberry(at)qwest.net>
Date: May 11, 2009
I use a loop of 1" nylon webbing through the upper tubes of the engine mount, then lift with my engine hoist. Get the stuff climbers use, not the HD stuff. Climbers webbing is good for 6,000 lbs. Jim Berry 40482 N15JB Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=243546#243546 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007(at)cox.net>
Subject: Heads up for GRT users
Date: May 12, 2009
The latest software requires selecting the nav mode to be used. While driving today I noticed that the GRT VOR CDI did not display on the Sport even though a valid vor freq. had been selected. On the Cheltons the OBS CDI must be selected to use GPS, NAV1 or NAV2. If the GRT PFD soft key is not selected to Nav, the vor needle will not display. Another surprise when updating software. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Need ideas to remove aft crank plug for C/S prop
From: "jayb" <jaybrinkmeyer(at)yahoo.com>
Date: May 13, 2009
Drilled a new hole in the old plug. Threaded in a self tapping bolt and popped it out using an el-cheapo slide hammer from Harbor Freight. Unscrewed the bolt using a channel lock and fished the plug out with a magnet. The new plug was inserted using a magnet and seated by tapping on two brass rods. A shopvac, magnet and oily rag got the metal shavings out. It took maybe half and hour once all the right tools were in hand. All in all, there are lots of other harder things to do on the project... once it's in the rear view mirror. Cheers, Jay Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=243891#243891 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Photos of Van's Strobe sidewall mount?
From: "Bob Turner" <bobturner(at)alum.rpi.edu>
Date: May 13, 2009
photos attached. -------- Bob Turner RV-10 QB Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=243908#243908 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/100_0626_400.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/100_0627_179.jpg ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Les Kearney" <kearney(at)shaw.ca>
Subject: Question for the door experts
Date: May 14, 2009
Hi Well today I start on my doors. First I trimmed the door opening to about 1/8=94 from the scribe lines. Then, as per the plans, I trimmed the door halves and drilled the index holes. Well, the first problem was that the window index holes didn=92t align ' two were off by =BD=94. Next I found the forward index hole did not match the hole left open on the forward fuse skin. TRhe door index holes is high by at least a couple of inches compared to the hole in the fuse skin. Has anyone else run into this problem and if so how did you deal with it? I spoke to Ken Scott at Van=92s who mentioned that this was a first for him. I guess I am just lucky. Cheers Les #40643 ' Covered in f/g dust ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
Date: May 14, 2009
Subject: Question for the door experts
Must be short term memory, I believe I had a similar conversation with him a couple months back. I just fit the door based on pictures and look along with making sure it had even spacing from the inside. Michael From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of Les Kearney Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 8:38 PM Subject: RV10-List: Question for the door experts Hi Well today I start on my doors. First I trimmed the door opening to about 1 /8" from the scribe lines. Then, as per the plans, I trimmed the door halve s and drilled the index holes. Well, the first problem was that the window index holes didn't align - two were off by =BD". Next I found the forward i ndex hole did not match the hole left open on the forward fuse skin. TRhe d oor index holes is high by at least a couple of inches compared to the hole in the fuse skin. Has anyone else run into this problem and if so how did you deal with it? I spoke to Ken Scott at Van's who mentioned that this was a first for him. I guess I am just lucky. Cheers Les #40643 - Covered in f/g dust ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 14, 2009
From: Patrick Pulis <rv10free2fly(at)yahoo.com.au>
Subject: Tight Wing Attach Bolts
Could anyone please tell me if they have experienced inconsistency amongst the wing attachment bolts?=0A=0AI am up to Section 28 where you join the fo rward and mid fuselage assemblies together and I'm finding that some of the smaller spar attachment bolts are really tight, whilst others slip into th e holes fine.- All the bigger bolts are fine.=0A=0AIf anyone has a realis tic solution could you please let me know as I'm loath to do anything that will upset the holes in the carry through spars.=0A=0AMany thanks in antici pation.=0A=0ARegards=0A=0APatrick Pulis=0ARV-10 #40299--- VH-XPP=0AAd elaide, South Australia=0A=0A=0A Need a Holiday? Win a $10,000 Holiday of your choice. Enter now.http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylc=X3oDMTJxN2x2ZmNpB F9zAzIwMjM2MTY2MTMEdG1fZG1lY2gDVGV4dCBMaW5rBHRtX2xuawNVMTEwMzk3NwR0bV9uZXQD WWFob28hBHRtX3BvcwN0YWdsaW5lBHRtX3BwdHkDYXVueg--/SIG=14600t3ni/**http%3A/ /au.rd.yahoo.com/mail/tagline/creativeholidays/*http%3A//au.docs.yahoo.com/ homepageset/%3Fp1=other%26p2=au%26p3=mailtagline ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
Date: May 15, 2009
Subject: Tight Wing Attach Bolts
Throw the tight ones in the freezer overnight and give it a try again. Michael From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Pulis Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 2:29 AM Subject: RV10-List: Tight Wing Attach Bolts Could anyone please tell me if they have experienced inconsistency amongst the wing attachment bolts? I am up to Section 28 where you join the forward and mid fuselage assemblie s together and I'm finding that some of the smaller spar attachment bolts a re really tight, whilst others slip into the holes fine. All the bigger bo lts are fine. If anyone has a realistic solution could you please let me know as I'm loat h to do anything that will upset the holes in the carry through spars. Many thanks in anticipation. Regards Patrick Pulis RV-10 #40299 VH-XPP Adelaide, South Australia ________________________________ Need a Holiday? Win a $10,000 Holiday of your choice. Enter now.<http://us. lrd.yahoo.com/_ylc=X3oDMTJxN2x2ZmNpBF9zAzIwMjM2MTY2MTMEdG1fZG1lY2gDVGV4dC BMaW5rBHRtX2xuawNVMTEwMzk3NwR0bV9uZXQDWWFob28hBHRtX3BvcwN0YWdsaW5lBHRtX3Bwd HkDYXVueg--/SIG=14600t3ni/**http%3A/au.rd.yahoo.com/mail/tagline/creative holidays/*http%3A/au.docs.yahoo.com/homepageset/%3Fp1=other%26p2=au%26p 3=mailtagline%0a>. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007(at)cox.net>
Subject: Tight Wing Attach Bolts
Date: May 15, 2009
Only if this is the final install of the wings _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of RV Builder (Michael Sausen) Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 3:51 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Tight Wing Attach Bolts Throw the tight ones in the freezer overnight and give it a try again. Michael From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Pulis Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 2:29 AM Subject: RV10-List: Tight Wing Attach Bolts Could anyone please tell me if they have experienced inconsistency amongst the wing attachment bolts? I am up to Section 28 where you join the forward and mid fuselage assemblies together and I'm finding that some of the smaller spar attachment bolts are really tight, whilst others slip into the holes fine. All the bigger bolts are fine. If anyone has a realistic solution could you please let me know as I'm loath to do anything that will upset the holes in the carry through spars. Many thanks in anticipation. Regards Patrick Pulis RV-10 #40299 VH-XPP Adelaide, South Australia _____ Need a Holiday? Win a $10,000 Holiday of your choice. Enter now. <http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylc=X3oDMTJxN2x2ZmNpBF9zAzIwMjM2MTY2MTMEdG1fZG1lY2 gDVGV4dCBMaW5rBHRtX2xuawNVMTEwMzk3NwR0bV9uZXQDWWFob28hBHRtX3BvcwN0YWdsaW5lBH RtX3BwdHkDYXVueg--/SIG=14600t3ni/**http%3A/au.rd.yahoo.com/mail/tagline/crea tiveholidays/*http%3A/au.docs.yahoo.com/homepageset/%3Fp1=other%26p2=au%26p3 =mailtagline%0a> . http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List http://forums.matronics.com http://www.matronics.com/contribution ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Chris and Susie" <vhicy(at)bigpond.com>
Subject: Re: Tight Wing Attach Bolts
Date: May 15, 2009
Yes Patrick so in the freezer for a night then a "slight tap" with a small rubber mallat. Chris ICY ----- Original Message ----- From: Patrick Pulis To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 4:29 PM Subject: RV10-List: Tight Wing Attach Bolts Could anyone please tell me if they have experienced inconsistency amongst the wing attachment bolts? I am up to Section 28 where you join the forward and mid fuselage assemblies together and I'm finding that some of the smaller spar attachment bolts are really tight, whilst others slip into the holes fine. All the bigger bolts are fine. If anyone has a realistic solution could you please let me know as I'm loath to do anything that will upset the holes in the carry through spars. Many thanks in anticipation. Regards Patrick Pulis RV-10 #40299 VH-XPP Adelaide, South Australia ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Need a Holiday? Win a $10,000 Holiday of your choice. Enter now.. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Jesse Saint <jesse(at)saintaviation.com>
Subject: Re: Tight Wing Attach Bolts
Date: May 15, 2009
I agree. If it's just to pin them together, I just use a set of 3/8 bolts (4/wing) and hold it together with that. Some grease wouldn't hurt either. Jesse Saint Saint Aviation jesse(at)saintaviation.com 352-427-0285 Sent from my iPhone On May 15, 2009, at 7:29 AM, "David McNeill" wrote: > Only if this is the final install of the wings > > From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com > ] On Behalf Of RV Builder (Michael Sausen) > Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 3:51 AM > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: RE: RV10-List: Tight Wing Attach Bolts > > Throw the tight ones in the freezer overnight and give it a try again. > > > Michael > > > From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com > ] On Behalf Of Patrick Pulis > Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 2:29 AM > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: RV10-List: Tight Wing Attach Bolts > > > Could anyone please tell me if they have experienced inconsistency > amongst the wing attachment bolts? > > > I am up to Section 28 where you join the forward and mid fuselage > assemblies together and I'm finding that some of the smaller spar > attachment bolts are really tight, whilst others slip into the holes > fine. All the bigger bolts are fine. > > > If anyone has a realistic solution could you please let me know as > I'm loath to do anything that will upset the holes in the carry > through spars. > > > Many thanks in anticipation. > > > Regards > > > Patrick Pulis > > RV-10 #40299 VH-XPP > > Adelaide, South Australia > > > Need a Holiday? Win a $10,000 Holiday of your choice. Enter now.. > > > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List > http://forums.matronics.com > <> > http://www.matronics.com/contribution > > > href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List > href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com > href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http:// > www.matronics.com/c > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Wayne Hadath" <whadath(at)rogers.com>
Subject: Doors
Date: May 15, 2009
Les There are numerous issues with the door, the least being the index holes not being right. All fixable but troublesome. Try a search but if that does not help there are many here on the list who have gone before. Wayne ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Bob Leffler" <rv(at)thelefflers.com>
Subject: Tight Wing Attach Bolts
Date: May 15, 2009
Since this is just a temporary installation to align the two spars, go to your local aviation supply's(i.e. Home Depot, Lowes, Minard's, etc) bolt dept and get some slightly undersized bolts. Leave the ones from Van's for the final mounting on the wings. Bob From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of RV Builder (Michael Sausen) Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 6:51 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Tight Wing Attach Bolts Throw the tight ones in the freezer overnight and give it a try again. Michael From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Pulis Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 2:29 AM Subject: RV10-List: Tight Wing Attach Bolts Could anyone please tell me if they have experienced inconsistency amongst the wing attachment bolts? I am up to Section 28 where you join the forward and mid fuselage assemblies together and I'm finding that some of the smaller spar attachment bolts are really tight, whilst others slip into the holes fine. All the bigger bolts are fine. If anyone has a realistic solution could you please let me know as I'm loath to do anything that will upset the holes in the carry through spars. Many thanks in anticipation. Regards Patrick Pulis RV-10 #40299 VH-XPP Adelaide, South Australia _____ Need a Holiday? Win a $10,000 Holiday of your choice. Enter now. <http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylc=X3oDMTJxN2x2ZmNpBF9zAzIwMjM2MTY2MTMEdG1fZG1lY2 gDVGV4dCBMaW5rBHRtX2xuawNVMTEwMzk3NwR0bV9uZXQDWWFob28hBHRtX3BvcwN0YWdsaW5lBH RtX3BwdHkDYXVueg--/SIG=14600t3ni/**http%3A/au.rd.yahoo.com/mail/tagline/crea tiveholidays/*http%3A/au.docs.yahoo.com/homepageset/%3Fp1=other%26p2=au%26p3 =mailtagline%0a> . http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List http://forums.matronics.com http://www.matronics.com/contribution ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Doors
From: ricksked(at)embarqmail.com
Date: May 15, 2009
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Subject: Re: Question for the door experts
From: "johngoodman" <johngoodman(at)earthlink.net>
Date: May 15, 2009
Les, I just finished what you are talking about a few days ago. You are right, the window index holes don't line up. I discovered the culprits were the top ones, so I clecoed the bottom ones, pressed the halves together as best I could and drilled new top ones. As far as the fore and aft index hole tabs, I initially found similar issues, but discovered the aft hole tab is the critical one. Be careful about the TWO holes you can use on the aft tab. It's the lower one. If you cleco it first, the front one will line up. At least it should. One problem I had was I hadn't done a great job on cutting the canopy opening and some of it needed a little last-minute trimming to get the doors in properly. If you still have the tabs on, measure the distance between the two factory holes, then measure the distance between the two fuselage holes. They should be the same or very close (allowing for some curve). When you get to the hinges, don't waste your time cutting 1/8" aluminum shims like I did. Just use a couple of tongue depressors. All you're trying to do is give the hinges some basic alignment and a little wiggle room. Speaking of the hinges, make SURE you have properly identified each and every piece as Left or Right. My door half ones had no markings and you have to look very close to see the difference. John -------- #40572 QB Fuselage, wings finished. Finish Kit started. N711JG reserved Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244120#244120 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
Date: May 15, 2009
Subject: Tight Wing Attach Bolts
Sorry, I know better than to respond before my morning coffee. Everyone is correct, if this is not a final assembly get some other bolts for the te mp fits. The close tolerance bolts lose their close tolerance if they go i n and out a couple times. Michael From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob Leffler Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 8:57 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Tight Wing Attach Bolts Since this is just a temporary installation to align the two spars, go to your local aviation supply's(i.e. Home Depot, Lowes, Minard's, etc) bolt de pt and get some slightly undersized bolts. Leave the ones from Van's for the final mounting on the wings. Bob From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of RV Builder (Michael Sausen) Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 6:51 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Tight Wing Attach Bolts Throw the tight ones in the freezer overnight and give it a try again. Michael From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Pulis Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 2:29 AM Subject: RV10-List: Tight Wing Attach Bolts Could anyone please tell me if they have experienced inconsistency amongst the wing attachment bolts? I am up to Section 28 where you join the forward and mid fuselage assemblie s together and I'm finding that some of the smaller spar attachment bolts a re really tight, whilst others slip into the holes fine. All the bigger bo lts are fine. If anyone has a realistic solution could you please let me know as I'm loat h to do anything that will upset the holes in the carry through spars. Many thanks in anticipation. Regards Patrick Pulis RV-10 #40299 VH-XPP Adelaide, South Australia ________________________________ Need a Holiday? Win a $10,000 Holiday of your choice. Enter now.<http://us. lrd.yahoo.com/_ylc=X3oDMTJxN2x2ZmNpBF9zAzIwMjM2MTY2MTMEdG1fZG1lY2gDVGV4dC BMaW5rBHRtX2xuawNVMTEwMzk3NwR0bV9uZXQDWWFob28hBHRtX3BvcwN0YWdsaW5lBHRtX3Bwd HkDYXVueg--/SIG=14600t3ni/**http%3A/au.rd.yahoo.com/mail/tagline/creative holidays/*http%3A/au.docs.yahoo.com/homepageset/%3Fp1=other%26p2=au%26p 3=mailtagline%0a>. http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List http://forums.matronics.com http://www.matronics.com/contribution http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List http://forums.matronics.com http://www.matronics.com/contribution ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 15, 2009
From: Rick Sked <ricksked(at)embarqmail.com>
Subject: Re: Tight Wing Attach Bolts
Use 4-1/2 by =C2-3/8 bolts, cut the threads off and grind =C2-a pointy/ rounded, polished edge. You will need these to do the wing install. The rea son the bolts fit so tight is 1), they are close tolerance and=C2-2) I do n't think=C2-Vans took=C2-into consideration the thousandth of an inch the anodizing adds the the inside diameter of the bored hole in the spar. I used the actual bolts to do the assembly. The hardware bolts are just a t ad to small for my personal alignment toleramces.=C2-When you do the fina l install freezing the bolts and lubing only the shank=C2-portion of the bolt helps the install. It is almost impossible to get them aligned and ins talled =C2-without using the modified 3/8 bolts you made to align the hol es. =C2- Rick Sked N246RS Paint ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Leffler" <rv(at)thelefflers.com> Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 5:57:12 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: RE: RV10-List: Tight Wing Attach Bolts Since this is just a temporary installation to align the two spars,=C2- g o to your local aviation supply=99s(i.e. Home Depot, Lowes, Minard =99s, etc) bolt dept and get some slightly undersized bolts.=C2-=C2- Leave the ones from Van=99s for the final mounting on the wings. Bob From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of RV Builder (Michael Sausen) Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 6:51 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Tight Wing Attach Bolts Throw the tight ones in the freezer overnight and give it a try again. Michael From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Pulis Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 2:29 AM Subject: RV10-List: Tight Wing Attach Bolts Could anyone please tell me if they have experienced inconsistency amongst the wing attachment bolts? I am up to Section 28 where you join the forward and mid fuselage assemblie s together and I'm finding that some of the smaller spar attachment bolts a re really tight, whilst others slip into the holes fine.=C2- All the bigg er bolts are fine. If anyone has a realistic solution could you please let me know as I'm loat h to do anything that will upset the holes in the carry through spars. Many thanks in anticipation. Regards Patrick Pulis RV-10 #40299=C2-=C2-=C2- VH-XPP Adelaide, South Australia Need a Holiday? Win a $10,000 Holiday of your choice. Enter now. . =C2- =C2- =C2- http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List =C2- http://fo rums.matronics.com =C2- http://www.matronics.com/contribution =C2- =C2 - =C2- =C2- http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List http://forum ===== == ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Les Kearney" <kearney(at)shaw.ca>
Subject: Question for the door experts
Date: May 15, 2009
Hi Michael Thanks for the comments. /Rant on I am beginning to question the value of Van=92s tech support. On more than one occasion I have gotten the =93I=92ve never heard of that before=94 only to find that was not the case. It really ticks me off to vague or non-answers or non answers to specific questions. In the case of the doors, they should a) confirm that is a problem and b) give specific instructions as to how to deal with it. As a first time builder who has very limited local support, I expect to ask a lot of questions that may seem obvious to the master builders at Van=92s. I don=92t expect to get a condescending attitude! /Rant off Cheers Les _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of RV Builder (Michael Sausen) Sent: May-14-09 7:28 PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Question for the door experts Must be short term memory, I believe I had a similar conversation with him a couple months back. I just fit the door based on pictures and look along with making sure it had even spacing from the inside. Michael From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Les Kearney Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 8:38 PM Subject: RV10-List: Question for the door experts Hi Well today I start on my doors. First I trimmed the door opening to about 1/8=94 from the scribe lines. Then, as per the plans, I trimmed the door halves and drilled the index holes. Well, the first problem was that the window index holes didn=92t align ' two were off by =BD=94. Next I found the forward index hole did not match the hole left open on the forward fuse skin. TRhe door index holes is high by at least a couple of inches compared to the hole in the fuse skin. Has anyone else run into this problem and if so how did you deal with it? I spoke to Ken Scott at Van=92s who mentioned that this was a first for him. I guess I am just lucky. Cheers Les #40643 ' Covered in f/g dust <http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List <http://forums.matronics.com> http://forums.matronics.com ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Tight Wing Attach Bolts
From: "woxofswa" <woxof(at)aol.com>
Date: May 15, 2009
I used 1/8 hardware store bolts inside of common automotive fuel tubing, along with some washers and wing nuts for assembly. Fit perfectly in the smaller holes, held everything tight, kept the final assembly bolts virgin, and didn't mar the inside of the holes. Everything aligned up perfectly when joining the fuselage sections together later. -------- Myron Nelson Mesa, AZ Emp completed, legacy build fuse in progress Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244128#244128 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Rene Felker" <rene(at)felker.com>
Subject: Tight Wing Attach Bolts
Date: May 15, 2009
One tip. When doing the final install, I had to tap the bolts in. I used a small piece of hard rubber and my rivet gun with a flat set. Low pressure..tap tap tap. I started with a rubber mallet, but it is hard to swing. The only caution with the rivet gun is to keep the taps light. Rene' Felker RV-10 N423CF Flying 801-721-6080 From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rick Sked Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 7:41 AM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Tight Wing Attach Bolts Use 4-1/2 by 3/8 bolts, cut the threads off and grind a pointy/rounded, polished edge. You will need these to do the wing install. The reason the bolts fit so tight is 1), they are close tolerance and 2) I don't think Vans took into consideration the thousandth of an inch the anodizing adds the the inside diameter of the bored hole in the spar. I used the actual bolts to do the assembly. The hardware bolts are just a tad to small for my personal alignment toleramces. When you do the final install freezing the bolts and lubing only the shank portion of the bolt helps the install. It is almost impossible to get them aligned and installed without using the modified 3/8 bolts you made to align the holes. Rick Sked N246RS Paint ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Leffler" <rv(at)thelefflers.com> Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 5:57:12 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: RE: RV10-List: Tight Wing Attach Bolts Since this is just a temporary installation to align the two spars, go to your local aviation supply=99s(i.e. Home Depot, Lowes, Minard=99s, etc) bolt dept and get some slightly undersized bolts. Leave the ones from Van=99s for the final mounting on the wings. Bob From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of RV Builder (Michael Sausen) Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 6:51 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Tight Wing Attach Bolts Throw the tight ones in the freezer overnight and give it a try again. Michael From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Pulis Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 2:29 AM Subject: RV10-List: Tight Wing Attach Bolts Could anyone please tell me if they have experienced inconsistency amongst the wing attachment bolts? I am up to Section 28 where you join the forward and mid fuselage assemblies together and I'm finding that some of the smaller spar attachment bolts are really tight, whilst others slip into the holes fine. All the bigger bolts are fine. If anyone has a realistic solution could you please let me know as I'm loath to do anything that will upset the holes in the carry through spars. Many thanks in anticipation. Regards Patrick Pulis RV-10 #40299 VH-XPP Adelaide, South Australia _____ Need a Holiday? Win a $10,000 Holiday of your choice. Enter now. <http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylc=X3oDMTJxN2x2ZmNpBF9zAzIwMjM2MTY2MTMEdG1fZ G1lY2gDVGV4dCBMaW5rBHRtX2xuawNVMTEwMzk3NwR0bV9uZXQDWWFob28hBHRtX3BvcwN0YW dsaW5lBHRtX3BwdHkDYXVueg--/SIG=14600t3ni/**http%3A/au.rd.yahoo.com/mail /tagline/creativeholidays/*http%3A/au.docs.yahoo.com/homepageset/%3Fp1= other%26p2=au%26p3=mailtagline%0a> . http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List http://forums.matronics.com http://www.matronics.com/contribution http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List http://forums.matronics.com http://www.matronics.com/contribution get=_blank>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List p://forums.matronics.com blank>http://www.matronics.com/contribution ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 15, 2009
Subject: Re: Question for the door experts
From: Kelly McMullen <apilot2(at)gmail.com>
Les, it is just that there is so much better support right here. I know I have yet to call Van's for support. I suspect if they take a fair number of calls, their memory of previous calls is poor. What would it cost Van's to have support staff enter call subjects/answers into computer, so that is short time they would have some real documentation of where problems exist and how to fix them. When they take calls on anything from RV3 to RV12, they probably don't develop much collective memory On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 6:44 AM, Les Kearney wrote: > > /Rant on > > > I am beginning to question the value of Vans tech support. On more than > one occasion I have gotten the Ive never heard of that before only to > find that was not the case. It really ticks me off to vague or non-answers > or non answers to specific questions. In the case of the doors, they should > a) confirm that is a problem and b) give specific instructions as to how to > deal with it. As a first time builder who has very limited local support, I > expect to ask a lot of questions that may seem obvious to the master > builders at Vans. I dont expect to get a condescending attitude! > > > /Rant off ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 15, 2009
Subject: Quick Build update?
From: Kelly McMullen <apilot2(at)gmail.com>
I realize it has only been a month since Van's put out a letter on the subject, hidden in an obscure area of their web site, but has anyone had any updates? IIRC there were a few folks that ordered in December that still don't have their QB parts. Have they really shipped any RV-10 assemblies from the Philippines yet? It is going to be frustrating going through buildus interuptus for lack of parts. With any luck they will have my stuff ready to ship the week before OSH. Kelly 40866 finishing tailcone ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Bob Leffler" <rv(at)thelefflers.com>
Subject: Quick Build update?
Date: May 15, 2009
There have been updates every couple days. The link is one the bottom of their home page. The update yesterday was that the RV-10 parts were on the boat and should be in Van's hands in about a month. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kelly McMullen Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 10:26 AM Subject: RV10-List: Quick Build update? I realize it has only been a month since Van's put out a letter on the subject, hidden in an obscure area of their web site, but has anyone had any updates? IIRC there were a few folks that ordered in December that still don't have their QB parts. Have they really shipped any RV-10 assemblies from the Philippines yet? It is going to be frustrating going through buildus interuptus for lack of parts. With any luck they will have my stuff ready to ship the week before OSH. Kelly 40866 finishing tailcone ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 15, 2009
From: Kelly McMullen <kellym(at)aviating.com>
Subject: Re: Quick Build update?
Thanks, I had never scrolled to the bottom of their home page! Bob Leffler wrote: > > There have been updates every couple days. The link is one the bottom of > their home page. > > The update yesterday was that the RV-10 parts were on the boat and should be > in Van's hands in about a month. > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 15, 2009
Subject: IO-540 Available
From: tom.on.the.road(at)juno.com
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Date: May 15, 2009
From: Don McDonald <building_partner(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Tight Wing Attach Bolts
For the final install, it also doesn't hurt to take the heat gun to each ho le prior to sticking the bolt in.=C2- Also, lube up the bolt a bit. Don --- On Fri, 5/15/09, Rene Felker wrote: From: Rene Felker <rene(at)felker.com> Subject: RE: RV10-List: Tight Wing Attach Bolts Date: Friday, May 15, 2009, 7:09 AM One tip.=C2- When doing the final install, I had to tap the bolts in.=C2 - I used a small piece of hard rubber and my rivet gun with a flat set. =C2- Low pressure..tap tap tap.=C2- I started with a rubber ma llet, but it is hard to swing.=C2- The only caution with the rivet gun is to keep the taps light. =C2- Rene' Felker RV-10 N423CF Flying 801-721-6080 From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of Rick Sked Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 7:41 AM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Tight Wing Attach Bolts =C2- Use 4-1/2 by=C2-3/8 bolts, cut the threads off and grind=C2-a pointy/ro unded, polished edge. You will need these to do the wing install. The reaso n the bolts fit so tight is 1), they are close tolerance and=C2-2) I don' t think=C2-Vans took=C2-into consideration the thousandth of an inch th e anodizing adds the the inside diameter of the bored hole in the spar. =C2- I used the actual bolts to do the assembly. The hardware bolts are just a t ad to small for my personal alignment toleramces.=C2-When you do the fina l install freezing the bolts and lubing only the shank=C2-portion of the bolt helps the install. It is almost impossible to get them aligned and ins talled=C2-without using the modified 3/8 bolts you made to align the hole s.=C2- =C2- Rick Sked N246RS Paint ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Leffler" <rv(at)thelefflers.com> Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 5:57:12 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: RE: RV10-List: Tight Wing Attach Bolts Since this is just a temporary installation to align the two spars,=C2- g o to your local aviation supply=99s(i.e. Home Depot, Lowes, Minard =99s, etc) bolt dept and get some slightly undersized bolts.=C2-=C2- Leave the ones from Van=99s for the final mounting on the wings. =C2- Bob =C2- =C2- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of RV Builder (Michael Sausen) Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 6:51 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Tight Wing Attach Bolts =C2- Throw the tight ones in the freezer overnight and give it a try again. =C2- Michael =C2- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Pulis Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 2:29 AM Subject: RV10-List: Tight Wing Attach Bolts =C2- Could anyone please tell me if they have experienced inconsistency amongst the wing attachment bolts? =C2- I am up to Section 28 where you join the forward and mid fuselage assemblie s together and I'm finding that some of the smaller spar attachment bolts a re really tight, whilst others slip into the holes fine.=C2- All the bigg er bolts are fine. =C2- If anyone has a realistic solution could you please let me know as I'm loat h to do anything that will upset the holes in the carry through spars. =C2- Many thanks in anticipation. =C2- Regards =C2- Patrick Pulis RV-10 #40299=C2-=C2-=C2- VH-XPP Adelaide, South Australia =C2- Need a Holiday? Win a $10,000 Holiday of your choice. Enter now.. =C2-=C2 -=C2-http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List=C2-http://forums.ma tronics.com=C2-http://www.matronics.com/contribution=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2 -http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-Listhttp://forums.matronics.comh ttp://www.matronics.com/contribution=C2- =C2- =C2-get=_blank>http:/ /www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-Listp://forums.matronics.comblank>http:// www.matronics.com/contribution =C2- =C2- =C2-http://www.matronics.com /Navigator?RV10-Listhttp://forums.matronics.comhttp://www.matronics.com/con tribution =C2- =0A=0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Upper intersection leg fairing
From: "orchidman" <gary(at)wingscc.com>
Date: May 15, 2009
I can't find any comments on Tim's or Deems site about how you construct the upper leg intersection fairing. Are you applying the 2 layers of glass to each one? If so, are you doing it on the plane? If so, how are you holding it to the fuselage while applying the glass? I have trimmed the fairings and drilled the 4 holes and clecoed them to the fuselage. I am happy so far. Now how do you add the glass while the clecos are holding the fairing in place? [Shocked] -------- Gary Blankenbiller RV10 - # 40674 Final Finishing - SB (N2GB registered) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244232#244232 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 15, 2009
From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: Upper intersection leg fairing
I built them up with additional layers of glass before fitting to the fuse. here's a link to a photo album: http://deemsrv10.com/album/Sec%2048%20Gear%20Leg%20&%20Wheel%20Fairings/slides/DSC03905.html follow the links on the left of the page to additional pictures. Here's links to the build log: http://deemsrv10.com/48-10&48-11.htm http://deemsrv10.com/48-11&48-12.htm I later decided to attach the lower intersection fairings directly to the wheel pants, Additional pictures: http://deemsrv10.com/album/Sec%2048%20Gear%20Leg%20&%20Wheel%20Fairings/slides/DSC04260.html Note: I haven't installed these on the 'finished; aircraft yet Deems N519PJ 16.5 hrs orchidman wrote: > > I can't find any comments on Tim's or Deems site about how you construct the upper leg intersection fairing. > Are you applying the 2 layers of glass to each one? If so, are you doing it on the plane? If so, how are you holding it to the fuselage while applying the glass? > > I have trimmed the fairings and drilled the 4 holes and clecoed them to the fuselage. I am happy so far. Now how do you add the glass while the clecos are holding the fairing in place? [Shocked] > > -------- > Gary Blankenbiller > RV10 - # 40674 > Final Finishing - SB > (N2GB registered) > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244232#244232 > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Les Kearney" <kearney(at)shaw.ca>
Subject: Question for the door experts - Redux
Date: May 15, 2009
Hi I called Van's again today and spoke to Scott Risan (the GM) who answered the tech support line. He was very, very helpful and a pleasure to deal with. I asked about the door gap and he took the following photos to help guide me. His explanation about the gaps was also quite informative. Cheers Les #40643 -----Original Message----- From: scottr(at)vansaircraft.com [mailto:scottr(at)vansaircraft.com] Sent: May-15-09 11:31 AM Subject: rv-10 door photos Here's a few photos of the doors on our 10. Outside shots for reference to door position relative to the top. The clearance depicted in dwg 45-04 (1/16-1/8") is optimal but not necessary. Its a bit of a cosmetic thing but will not affect how the door functions. You could have much wider gaps than called out all the way around without affecting function...and in my opinion, without affecting 'looks' much at all. I'd say from a cosmetic standpoint, shoot for an 'even' gap on each section of the door...top, sides, bottom...but not necessarily the same on all sides...bottom will be wider than the rest, for sure. As you can see from the photos, this clearance varies quite a bit on the sides and top on our plane and is especially wide (3/8"- 1/2") at the bottom. All these photos were taken with the door pulled in tight and latched. give us a call or email if you have more questions. scott at vans' ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 15, 2009
From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: Question for the door experts - Redux
Scott Risan is one of the bright spots @ Van's. The sad thing about the doors, is that Van's accepts a lower standard for their fiberglass components than they do for their alum/machined components. They have received countless amounts of feedback on the subject. And the only visible improvement is that the materials went from green to pink. There's no reason that the same computer controlled CNC technology used to produce the alum components could not be employed to produce quality molds for the larger fiberglass components. Even if they insisted on continuing with hand layups it would be a dramatic improvement. Going to pre-peg cloth and autoclaved lay-ups would yield yet another leap in quality, (and a dramatic reduction in build time). It will never happen, but it could/should. Deems still itching........ Les Kearney wrote: > Hi > > I called Van's again today and spoke to Scott Risan (the GM) who answered > the tech support line. He was very, very helpful and a pleasure to deal > with. I asked about the door gap and he took the following photos to help > guide me. > > His explanation about the gaps was also quite informative. > > Cheers > > Les > #40643 > > -----Original Message----- > From: scottr(at)vansaircraft.com [mailto:scottr(at)vansaircraft.com] > Sent: May-15-09 11:31 AM > To: kearney(at)shaw.ca > Subject: rv-10 door photos > > Here's a few photos of the doors on our 10. Outside shots for reference to > door position > relative to the top. > > The clearance depicted in dwg 45-04 (1/16-1/8") is optimal but not > necessary. Its a bit of a > cosmetic thing but will not affect how the door functions. You could have > much wider gaps > than called out all the way around without affecting function...and in my > opinion, without > affecting 'looks' much at all. I'd say from a cosmetic standpoint, shoot > for an 'even' gap on > each section of the door...top, sides, bottom...but not necessarily the same > on all > sides...bottom will be wider than the rest, for sure. As you can see from > the photos, this > clearance varies quite a bit on the sides and top on our plane and is > especially wide (3/8"- > 1/2") at the bottom. All these photos were taken with the door pulled in > tight and latched. > > give us a call or email if you have more questions. > > scott at vans' > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 15, 2009
From: Don McDonald <building_partner(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Upper intersection leg fairing
I didn't like the way the Van's uppers fit, so we built our own. Make sure you max the tape prior to applying the glass. Don McDonald --- On Fri, 5/15/09, orchidman wrote: From: orchidman <gary(at)wingscc.com> Subject: RV10-List: Upper intersection leg fairing Date: Friday, May 15, 2009, 6:11 PM I can't find any comments on Tim's or Deems site about how you construct th e upper leg intersection fairing. Are you applying the 2 layers of glass to each one?- If so, are you doing it on the plane?- If so, how are you holding it to the fuselage while ap plying the glass? I have trimmed the fairings and drilled the 4 holes and clecoed them to the fuselage.- I am happy so far.- Now how do you add the glass while the clecos are holding the fairing in place?- [Shocked] -------- Gary Blankenbiller RV10 - # 40674 Final Finishing - SB (N2GB registered) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244232#244232 le, List Admin. =0A=0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Upper intersection leg fairing
From: "Michael Wellenzohn" <rv-10(at)wellenzohn.net>
Date: May 15, 2009
Hi Don, what is the name of the blue stuff that you used to model the fairing with? Michael -------- RV-10 builder (engine, prop, finishing) #511 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244246#244246 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 16, 2009
From: Don McDonald <building_partner(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Upper intersection leg fairing
Clay...... wife bought it at Michael's.- Easy to form, not as easy to get it all off.... but that doesn't matter much.... after you get off what you can, use a heat gun.... but don't burn the glass.... it kind of rolls righ t off.-- Don --- On Fri, 5/15/09, Michael Wellenzohn wrote: From: Michael Wellenzohn <rv-10(at)wellenzohn.net> Subject: RV10-List: Re: Upper intersection leg fairing Date: Friday, May 15, 2009, 11:39 PM > Hi Don, what is the name of the blue stuff that you used to model the fairing with? Michael -------- RV-10 builder (engine, prop, finishing) #511 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244246#244246 le, List Admin. =0A=0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Upper intersection leg fairing
From: "orchidman" <gary(at)wingscc.com>
Date: May 16, 2009
Deems Davis wrote: > I built them up with additional layers of glass before fitting to the > fuse. here's a link to a photo album: > ... > Here's links to the build log: > > http://deemsrv10.com/48-10&48-11.htm > http://deemsrv10.com/48-11&48-12.htm > > I later decided to attach the lower intersection fairings directly to > the wheel pants, Additional pictures: > ... > Deems > N519PJ 16.5 hrs > Deems, I saw those to pages but didn't read them slow enough the first time. It is falling into place. This is the last thing to do construction wise. Now if I can just get the Feds out. They are scheduled this next week and I hope to be taking off exactly one week from now. SUBJECT TO CHANGE! :D Thanks all. -------- Gary Blankenbiller RV10 - # 40674 Final Finishing - SB (N2GB registered) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244260#244260 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 16, 2009
From: linn <pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Upper intersection leg fairing
You can also get blue foam insulation from Lowes or other building supply places. My Home Depot didn't have it. It's messy, but I think it'll dissolve with gasoline. Linn Don McDonald wrote: > Clay...... wife bought it at Michael's. Easy to form, not as easy to > get it all off.... but that doesn't matter much.... after you get off > what you can, use a heat gun.... but don't burn the glass.... it kind of > rolls right off. > Don > > --- On *Fri, 5/15/09, Michael Wellenzohn //* wrote: > > > From: Michael Wellenzohn <rv-10(at)wellenzohn.net> > Subject: RV10-List: Re: Upper intersection leg fairing > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Date: Friday, May 15, 2009, 11:39 PM > > <http://us.mc01g.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=rv-10@wellenzohn.net>> > > Hi Don, > > what is the name of the blue stuff that you used to model the > fairing with? > > Michael > > -------- > RV-10 builder (engine, prop, finishing) > #511 > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p > <http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244246#244246>ht="http://forums.matronics.com/" > target=_blank>http://forums.matronics.c > &nbsf="http://www.matronics.com/contribution" ====== > > > > <http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List> > > > * > > > * > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Buying Doors
From: "mds4878" <mike(at)profishenterprises.com>
Date: May 16, 2009
Has anybody ever bought the doors before the rest of the finish kit? I would like to get started on the doors but don't want to spend all the money for the finish kit yet. Does anybody know if this is possible? :? [/b] Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244276#244276 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Body Filler
From: "greghale" <ghale5224(at)aol.com>
Date: May 16, 2009
Hi guys, I have heard that you shouldn't apply polyester over epoxy. My question is can you use polyester body filler over an epoxy finish? I am using Evercoat Extreme Gold body filler on my RV10 fiberglass cabin top. The area I am curious about is the epoxy glass layup at the bottom of the window to cowl area. Do you know if this is OK on the epoxy layup or will I have to mix epoxy and micro-balloons for the fill? Thanks, Greg... -------- Greg Hale rv10 -- N210KH www.nwacaptain.com Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244277#244277 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Carl Froehlich" <carl.froehlich(at)verizon.net>
Subject: Buying Doors
Date: May 16, 2009
Since shipping alone for the finish kit was $990.00, I recommend you save the wasted extra shipping charge and get the whole kit. Carl Froehlich RV-8A (475 hrs) RV-10 (fuselage) -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of mds4878 Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 1:46 PM Subject: RV10-List: Buying Doors Has anybody ever bought the doors before the rest of the finish kit? I would like to get started on the doors but don't want to spend all the money for the finish kit yet. Does anybody know if this is possible? :? [/b] Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244276#244276 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Buying Doors
From: "mds4878" <mike(at)profishenterprises.com>
Date: May 16, 2009
Shipping would be free my friend trucks right buy them on his way home once a week. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244300#244300 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Buying Doors
From: "Lew Gallagher" <lewgall(at)charter.net>
Date: May 16, 2009
Hey MDS, Maybe I've missed the point of your question, but everyone (us included) needs to have the canopy installed so that when you put the inner and outer shells of the doors together they conform to the exact curve of the canopy ...? Bounce back if that doesn't address your issue. Later, - Lew -------- non-pilot crazy about building NOW OFICIALLY BUILDER #40549 Painting when it's 60+ degrees! Piddling with wiring and avionics. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244307#244307 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Buying Doors
From: "mds4878" <mike(at)profishenterprises.com>
Date: May 16, 2009
Already have the canopy fitted and want to work on the doors. I figure the doors will take up a good share of my summer before I need the rest of the kit. When I'm done with the doors than I can start to make molds for interior trim panels. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244308#244308 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Buying Doors
From: "mds4878" <mike(at)profishenterprises.com>
Date: May 16, 2009
Thanks for the advice. I have a perfection problem from my days of building corvettes for shows and won't stop until every line and gap is perfect. Also door seal crush will be exact. This illness takes a lot of time and money to get relief. 8) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244317#244317 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: green loctite
From: "Strasnuts" <sean(at)braunandco.com>
Date: May 16, 2009
While I was finishing my fuel tanks, my friend stopped by to watch me. He asked me what happens if they leak? I told him about the green wicking loctite that is commonly used for leaks. He then began to tell me at his work they work on 1000psi fuel pumps which are tested for leaks. If they leak, they use the green loctite. He told me it works great for the high pressure leaks. That made me feel a lot better if they leak in three weeks when I test them. It also made me believe it would make others out there who are working on the tanks or will work on the tanks feel better about fixing leaks on the fuel tanks. -------- Cust. #40936 A&P, ATP typed CE-525(s), CE-500 RV-10 FUEL TANKS N801VR reserved Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244333#244333 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Les Kearney" <kearney(at)shaw.ca>
Subject: Prepping fibreglass surfaces
Date: May 17, 2009
Hi Looking through the archives I have seen references to using acetone (Rick Sked) to clean fibreglass prior to applying epoxy. I have been using lacquer thinner in my cleanup which contains toluene as an active ingredient. Is this an acceptable substitute for the acetone for prep work? Inquiring minds need to know Les #40643 living in a fiberglass world ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Prepping fibreglass surfaces
From: ricksked(at)embarqmail.com
Date: May 17, 2009
Les, Wash all the parts first in dawn dish soap and hot water....then I wiped everything down with acetone, I used Loehle wonder fill then their black high dill primer sanded and patched the weave with Metal glaze and shot white high fill primer...were doing that as I write this. Acetone is just a good cleaner to get stubborn mold release out if present after washing...the thinned epoxy was not needed with the wonderfull but I did use it on the cowl due to the potential oil and fuel exposure Rick Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: "Les Kearney" <kearney(at)shaw.ca> Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 08:26:03 Subject: RV10-List: Prepping fibreglass surfaces This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Sandra & Rick Lark" <jrlark(at)bmts.com>
Subject: Starting finally
Date: May 17, 2009
Hi all Well it's taken about 5 years to get to this point, but as of Thursday May 14, I became builder #40956. I've finally gotten to a point where I have enough time to build. I've been following this group since the yahoo list days so it's been a long time in the making. My spouse and I were on a vacation in Oregon so I showed up at the Aurora airport and ordered the tail kit. In typical Vans fashion my order was met with no fan fare what so ever (not even a thankyou), not that I expected any . None the less I'm pumped and looking forward to the build. I learned to fly 32 years ago, have a commercial ticket, multi, single IFR, presently co-own a '76 FG Cardinal and am located in Southampton, Ont. I'm going to be at Oshkosh for a few days this year so hopefully can put some faces to names that I recognize. I also had a personal demonstration of the Advanced Flight Systems EFIS while I was in the Aurora area and want to thank Rob Hickman for his time. For someone who has flown IFR behind "steam gauges" for as long as I have, the new PFD's and MFD's are amazing. Anyway keep expounding all your wisdom on me as I'm sure I'm going to need it. Rick Lark #40956 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Albert Gardner" <ibspud(at)roadrunner.com>
Subject: =?us-ascii?Q?PosiStrobeXPT__Combination_Tail_Position_Light/Strobe_Light?
Date: May 17, 2009
I bought this light from Aircraft Spruce. The description below comes from their Web catalog. The unit looks and works great but you may want to know there is an issue with this light. This part no. will not flash the strobe separately, it will strobe only when the tail light is also on. I contacted the factory and they said "...What we can do is send you a different model PosiXP that has a universal circuit board in it and which will permit you to have whichever connection pattern you desire.... strobe on with light or strobe off with light....." They asked me to return the one I have and they would send the different model out from the next production run in mid-June. BTW, this problem was solved the same day I raised the issue with the manufacturer, aren't airplane people great to deal with? Albert Gardner N991RV Yuma, AZ >From Aircraft Spruce Web Catalog. "PosiStrobeXPT, a higher performance mini-position / strobe, the all-new and super bright PosiStrobeXPT. Integrating the most technologically-advanced and brightest LEDs available in the world to the amazing and all-new exclusive AveoOptimizerT circuitry. White / White Description Part Number Price AveoFlash PosiStrobeXPT 9-32V 11-07361 $317.95" (actual price was $306) ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Interior prep
From: "Eric_Kallio" <scout019(at)msn.com>
Date: May 17, 2009
I am prepping the canopy interior surfaces for the upcoming interior and headliner purchase from Abby at Flightline. When you get the interior pieces is there a padded backing to it that covers minor surface blemishes of the fiberglass, or is it just straight leather pieces that adhere to the surface? I have smoothed out the 'veins' on the lid and am still sanding and smoothing, just want to know how for to go on the sanding for the headliner and what areas won't be covered and need to be finish sanded smooth. Eric Kallio Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244399#244399 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Interior prep
From: ricksked(at)embarqmail.com
Date: May 17, 2009
The bulkhead panel sits on the forward edge of the corrugated panel and is about 1/4 thick overall. It covers the rivet line on the cabin top above the panel ------Original Message------ From: Eric_Kallio Sender: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com ReplyTo: Rv Sent: May 17, 2009 10:39 AM Subject: RV10-List: Interior prep I am prepping the canopy interior surfaces for the upcoming interior and headliner purchase from Abby at Flightline. When you get the interior pieces is there a padded backing to it that covers minor surface blemishes of the fiberglass, or is it just straight leather pieces that adhere to the surface? I have smoothed out the 'veins' on the lid and am still sanding and smoothing, just want to know how for to go on the sanding for the headliner and what areas won't be covered and need to be finish sanded smooth. Eric Kallio Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244399#244399 Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Bob Leffler" <rv(at)thelefflers.com>
Subject: PosiStrobeXPT Combination Tail Position Light/Strobe Light
Date: May 17, 2009
Dan Langhout did an excellent write up on the posistrobexp from Aveo and the suntail from AeroLEDs. (http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=42940) I'm glad to hear that there is an upgrade in the works. Have you noticed any RF issues with the posistrobexp as Dan reported? Initial comparisons has the Suntail producing a brighter strobe output, but at about $70 cost penalty. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Albert Gardner Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2009 12:01 PM Subject: RV10-List: PosiStrobeXPT Combination Tail Position Light/Strobe Light I bought this light from Aircraft Spruce. The description below comes from their Web catalog. The unit looks and works great but you may want to know there is an issue with this light. This part no. will not flash the strobe separately, it will strobe only when the tail light is also on. I contacted the factory and they said "...What we can do is send you a different model PosiXP that has a universal circuit board in it and which will permit you to have whichever connection pattern you desire.... strobe on with light or strobe off with light....." They asked me to return the one I have and they would send the different model out from the next production run in mid-June. BTW, this problem was solved the same day I raised the issue with the manufacturer, aren't airplane people great to deal with? Albert Gardner N991RV Yuma, AZ >From Aircraft Spruce Web Catalog. "PosiStrobeXPT, a higher performance mini-position / strobe, the all-new and super bright PosiStrobeXPT. Integrating the most technologically-advanced and brightest LEDs available in the world to the amazing and all-new exclusive AveoOptimizerT circuitry. White / White Description Part Number Price AveoFlash PosiStrobeXPT 9-32V 11-07361 $317.95" (actual price was $306) ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Vernon Smith <planesmith(at)hotmail.com>
Subject: Prepping fibreglass surfaces
Date: May 17, 2009
Hi Les=2C I asked the same question of PolyFiber the manufacturer of UV Smoothprime. They recommended using acetone and not substituting lacquer thinner when pr eparing fiberglass for their primer. The reasoning had to do with acetones faster evaporation rate and not leaving residual solvents behind. Vern Smith (#324 finishing) From: kearney(at)shaw.ca Subject: RV10-List: Prepping fibreglass surfaces Date: Sun=2C 17 May 2009 08:26:03 -0600 Hi Looking through the archives I have seen references to using acetone (Rick Sked) to clean fibreglass prior to applying epoxy. I have bee n using lacquer thinner in my cleanup which contains toluene as an active ingredient. Is this an acceptable substitute for the acetone for prep work? Inquiring minds need to know Les #40643 living in a fiberglass world _________________________________________________________________ Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail=AE. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tut orial_QuickAdd1_052009 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Interior prep
From: "orchidman" <gary(at)wingscc.com>
Date: May 17, 2009
You will want to smooth out the inside of the top. There is no foam backing. You will glue it right to the top. The top doesn't have to be sealed or any thing like that, just get it smooth. If you are going to put a center console in, it is best fit with the top off. You will probably want to put the top on and dry fit the console a couple times also. I believe most of us that are installing a console are attaching it with the top off. It is much easier. Also you might want to attach the headliner in the central area with the top off. It is much easier to apply the center 18 to 20 inches with the top up side down. Let it dry and install the top for the last time. -------- Gary Blankenbiller RV10 - # 40674 Final Finishing - SB (N2GB registered) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=244425#244425 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Dave Leikam" <daveleikam(at)wi.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Prepping fibreglass surfaces
Date: May 17, 2009
Why would you want to apply anything to clean the surface? I am no expert but wouldn't a good scrubbing with 80-100 grit sand paper give a nice bare raw surface to apply epoxy to? Dave Leikam RV-10 #40496 N89DA (Reserved) Muskego, WI ----- Original Message ----- From: Vernon Smith To: RV 10 list Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2009 3:23 PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Prepping fibreglass surfaces Hi Les, I asked the same question of PolyFiber the manufacturer of UV Smoothprime. They recommended using acetone and not substituting lacquer thinner when preparing fiberglass for their primer. The reasoning had to do with acetones faster evaporation rate and not leaving residual solvents behind. Vern Smith (#324 finishing) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- From: kearney(at)shaw.ca To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com Subject: RV10-List: Prepping fibreglass surfaces Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 08:26:03 -0600 Hi Looking through the archives I have seen references to using acetone (Rick Sked) to clean fibreglass prior to applying epoxy. I have been using lacquer thinner in my cleanup which contains toluene as an active ingredient. Is this an acceptable substitute for the acetone for prep work? Inquiring minds need to know Les #40643 living in a fiberglass world http://www.matronics.com/Navigatwww.matronics.com/contribution">http://ww w.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail=AE. See how. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 17, 2009
From: linn <pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Prepping fibreglass surfaces
You want to get rid of the powder from sanding that's down in the pores ...... it'll help everything stick better. Linn Dave Leikam wrote: > Why would you want to apply anything to clean the surface? I am no > expert but wouldn't a good scrubbing with 80-100 grit sand paper give a > nice bare raw surface to apply epoxy to? > > Dave Leikam > RV-10 #40496 > N89DA (Reserved) > Muskego, WI > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Vernon Smith > *To:* RV 10 list > *Sent:* Sunday, May 17, 2009 3:23 PM > *Subject:* RE: RV10-List: Prepping fibreglass surfaces > > Hi Les, > > I asked the same question of PolyFiber the manufacturer of UV > Smoothprime. They recommended using acetone and not substituting > lacquer thinner when preparing fiberglass for their primer. The > reasoning had to do with acetones faster evaporation rate and not > leaving residual solvents behind. > > Vern Smith (#324 finishing) > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > From: kearney(at)shaw.ca > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: RV10-List: Prepping fibreglass surfaces > Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 08:26:03 -0600 > > Hi > > > > Looking through the archives I have seen references to using acetone > (Rick Sked) to clean fibreglass prior to applying epoxy. I have been > using lacquer thinner in my cleanup which contains toluene as an > active ingredient. Is this an acceptable substitute for the acetone > for prep work? > > > > Inquiring minds need to know > > > > Les > > #40643 living in a fiberglass world > > *http://www.matronics.com/Navigatwww.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/contribution > > * > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail. See how. > <http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_QuickAdd1_052009> > > > * > > href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List > href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com > href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c > * > > * > > > * > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Prepping fibreglass surfaces
From: ricksked(at)embarqmail.com
Date: May 17, 2009
You need to wash all oils and mold release agents off or you will scrub them into the pin holes and con taminate the surface when you sand them Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: "Dave Leikam" <daveleikam(at)wi.rr.com> Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 18:23:54 Subject: Re: RV10-List: Prepping fibreglass surfaces This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 17, 2009
Subject: Prepping fibreglass surfaces
From: David Saylor <dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com>
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: David Saylor <dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com> Date: Sun, May 17, 2009 at 5:50 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Prepping fibreglass surfaces Scuffing with 80 grit then wiping with acetone is the standard prep before applying resin. 80g mechanically opens up the material, then the acetone washes and softens up the resin to make it ready for the resin. On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 4:23 PM, Dave Leikam wrote: > Why would you want to apply anything to clean the surface? I am no > expert but wouldn't a good scrubbing with 80-100 grit sand paper give a nice > bare raw surface to apply epoxy to? > > Dave Leikam > RV-10 #40496 > N89DA (Reserved) > Muskego, WI > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Vernon Smith > *To:* RV 10 list > *Sent:* Sunday, May 17, 2009 3:23 PM > *Subject:* RE: RV10-List: Prepping fibreglass surfaces > > Hi Les, > > I asked the same question of PolyFiber the manufacturer of UV Smoothprime. > They recommended using acetone and not substituting lacquer thinner when > preparing fiberglass for their primer. The reasoning had to do with acetones > faster evaporation rate and not leaving residual solvents behind. > > Vern Smith (#324 finishing) > > ------------------------------ > From: kearney(at)shaw.ca > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: RV10-List: Prepping fibreglass surfaces > Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 08:26:03 -0600 > > Hi > > > Looking through the archives I have seen references to using acetone (Rick > Sked) to clean fibreglass prior to applying epoxy. I have been using lacquer > thinner in my cleanup which contains toluene as an active ingredient. Is > this an acceptable substitute for the acetone for prep work? > > > Inquiring minds need to know > > > Les > > #40643 living in a fiberglass world > Dave Saylor > AirCrafters LLC > 140 Aviation Way > Watsonville, CA 95076 > 831-722-9141 Shop > 831-750-0284 Cell > > * > * > > -- -- Dave Saylor AirCrafters LLC 140 Aviation Way Watsonville, CA 95076 831-722-9141 Shop 831-750-0284 Cell ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Interior prep
From: "johngoodman" <johngoodman(at)earthlink.net>
Date: May 17, 2009
Eric,


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