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Date: Aug 20, 2009
Those look nice Les. If I had to order today I would buy Stein's with the black vents and map lights. I am very interested in the carbon fiber one. I didn't realize that I should fit the cabin top and then mount the console. That sounds logical. I am just finishing section 29 so I will be ordering soon. I hope the carbon fiber one will be available by the time I am ready. -------- Cust. #40936 RV-10 SB Fuselage N801VR reserved Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=258847#258847 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Overhead Console
Date: Aug 20, 2009
From: "Robin Marks" <robin1(at)mrmoisture.com>
Sean, I agree with everything said to date. I especially like the build your own if you want to save $ and have something specific to your needs. Obviously a few more hours will be needed. That being said when we were building the AA was the only game in town so we installed that poor fitting piece of... Fiberglass on our old style canopy. Something about a monkey and a football. If I were doing it again today I would wait for the carbon fiber one before deciding. If it's anything like the panels they offer it should be sensational. Here is a link to my OH build: http://www.painttheweb.com/rv-10/console.htm Robin -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Les Kearney Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 9:01 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Overhead Console Sean I have seen Stien's console on a couple of -10s at KOSH and they are very nice. If you are a bit more ambitious, you might want to take a page out of John G's book and make your own. Attached are a couple of photos of my "amateur built" console that was built using John's technique. It took a more than a few hours but was good f/g practise for a neophyte. I am, now more comfortable with f/g although I still hate sanding the damn stuff. I plan to have the canopy interior painted in a couple of weeks by a professional shop. Painting is one thing I don't want to do because I don't the requisite skills or equipment. and expect it to look quite respectable. The "long runs" were fabbed using 3/4" foam about 12" wide. The raised vent holders were fabbed from shaped foam. The holes in mine are for eyeball lights and Steins eyeball vents. Speaking of vents, don't bother with anyone else's vents. I bought some Aveo vents from ACS and sent them back and got Stien's which really are far superior. Cheers Les #40643 - Living in a f/g world -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Strasnuts Sent: August-19-09 9:36 PM Subject: RV10-List: Overhead Console I am getting ready to order an overhead console. Anyone have one they REALLY like? or suggest? -------- Cust. #40936 RV-10 SB Fuselage N801VR reserved Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=258777#258777 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Bob-tcw" <rnewman(at)tcwtech.com>
Subject: Re: Overhead Console
Date: Aug 20, 2009
If you are interested in a DIY overhead console here's the link to my web album. Go to the chapter titled "fiberglass work" starting around photo 111 there's a progression of the overhead I did for my rv-10. It's being fed air from naca scoops in the rear with the addition of two axial fans to provide airflow while on the ground. http://picasaweb.google.com/rcnewman64 Bob Newman www.tcwtech.com #40176 glass work and panel and wiring and stuff. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Strain" <aircarepros(at)yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 10:07 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Re: Overhead Console > > Check out www.flightlineac.com. > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of orchidman > Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 4:31 AM > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: RV10-List: Re: Overhead Console > > > Strasnuts wrote: >> I am getting ready to order an overhead console. Anyone have one they > REALLY like? or suggest? > > I have the one that Stein now sells. After you get the top fit, pull it > off > and fit the overhead while the top is upside down on some sawhorses. > Use some of the rubber seal to seal the aft edge against the rear > bulkhead. > Install 2 of the scat tube flanges to the aft side of the bulkhead and add > 2 > naca inlets to provide the air. You will get a bunch of air out of this > configuration even with all 4 vents open. > > Some of my pictures can be seen at > http://www.wingscc.com/N2GB/43-CabinCover/100_2897.html > > -------- > Gary Blankenbiller > RV10 - # 40674 > (N2GB Flying) > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=258795#258795 > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Richard Bibb" <rbibb(at)tomet.net>
Subject: Re: Overhead Console
Date: Aug 20, 2009
Bob: OT but that is one nice looking workshop with the Post and Beam construction. I expected to see Norm Abrams show up in the picture sequence somewhere.... Not too shabby looking fiberglass boat looking thing with all the holes in it either.... :) Richard Bibb 972-771-2598 972-835-5979 mobile -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob-tcw Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 12:16 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Overhead Console If you are interested in a DIY overhead console here's the link to my web album. Go to the chapter titled "fiberglass work" starting around photo 111 there's a progression of the overhead I did for my rv-10. It's being fed air from naca scoops in the rear with the addition of two axial fans to provide airflow while on the ground. http://picasaweb.google.com/rcnewman64 Bob Newman www.tcwtech.com #40176 glass work and panel and wiring and stuff. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Strain" <aircarepros(at)yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 10:07 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Re: Overhead Console > > Check out www.flightlineac.com. > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of orchidman > Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 4:31 AM > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: RV10-List: Re: Overhead Console > > > Strasnuts wrote: >> I am getting ready to order an overhead console. Anyone have one they > REALLY like? or suggest? > > I have the one that Stein now sells. After you get the top fit, pull it > off > and fit the overhead while the top is upside down on some sawhorses. > Use some of the rubber seal to seal the aft edge against the rear > bulkhead. > Install 2 of the scat tube flanges to the aft side of the bulkhead and add > 2 > naca inlets to provide the air. You will get a bunch of air out of this > configuration even with all 4 vents open. > > Some of my pictures can be seen at > http://www.wingscc.com/N2GB/43-CabinCover/100_2897.html > > -------- > Gary Blankenbiller > RV10 - # 40674 > (N2GB Flying) > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=258795#258795 > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Les Kearney" <kearney(at)shaw.ca>
Subject: Re: Overhead Console
Date: Aug 20, 2009
Sean Amy way you slice it, the canopy and doors will require a lot of work. My "pink doors" have / had a lot of voids were it appears that the mold was not clean when the doors were made. As well my "green canopy" was a real treat cleaning up. Stien's stuff is great although I used the ACS eyeball LED lights and his vents. Cheers les -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Strasnuts Sent: August-20-09 10:45 AM Subject: RV10-List: Re: Overhead Console Those look nice Les. If I had to order today I would buy Stein's with the black vents and map lights. I am very interested in the carbon fiber one. I didn't realize that I should fit the cabin top and then mount the console. That sounds logical. I am just finishing section 29 so I will be ordering soon. I hope the carbon fiber one will be available by the time I am ready. -------- Cust. #40936 RV-10 SB Fuselage N801VR reserved Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=258847#258847 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...?
From: "AirMike" <Mikeabel(at)Pacbell.net>
Date: Aug 20, 2009
I do not know about Van's, but Alex DeDominicis (Aviation tech products)sells one that has the identical dimensions as Van's unit for the 10 and supposedly has 20% better cooling. Alex is a good guy and with the difference from the cost of the Van's product - it was about $100 more. Seems to work fine. -------- OSH '09 or Bust (busted) be there someday Q/B Kit - end game Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=258936#258936 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Another Flying RV10 for the book
From: "AirMike" <Mikeabel(at)Pacbell.net>
Date: Aug 20, 2009
RV-10 Q/B kit #40663 lifted off with Mike Seager at the controls on Thursday August 13th 2009 at Minden, Nevada. AirMike now with 2 hrs. in the beast. http://www.vansaircraft.com/public/flights.htm A sincere thanks to all the great folks on this list without whose help the task would have been much more difficult. Special koddos to Tim Olson, Dave M, Dave Saylor, Matt, Gary, Albert, Deems, William C.,Scott, Kelly M, Jesse, Stein, Bob C., John C., Jae C., and anyone else whom I may have forgotten. For the newbees starting their projects this forum will yield to you a better and safer aircraft and the opportunity to meet (even electronically) a great group of fine folks. Read Matt's rules - be positive, and do not be afraid to ask what you might think is a foolish question. Respect and helpfulness keeps this a great forum. Fly safe - have fun -------- OSH '09 or Bust (busted) be there someday Q/B Kit - end game Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=258937#258937 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 20, 2009
From: Don McDonald <building_partner(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...?
Ditto on the unit from Alex.... with the exception of the reduction in cool ing... certainly NOT 20%.... considering 200 degrees, we'd be talking about a 40 degree reduction.- Plan on a reduction of between 5 and 15. Don McDonald --- On Thu, 8/20/09, AirMike wrote: From: AirMike <Mikeabel(at)Pacbell.net> Subject: RV10-List: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...? Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 10:16 PM I do not know about Van's, but Alex- DeDominicis (Aviation tech products) sells one that has the identical dimensions as Van's unit for the 10 and su pposedly has 20% better cooling. Alex is a good guy and with the difference from the cost of the Van's product - it was about $100 more. Seems to work fine. -------- OSH '09 or Bust (busted) be there someday Q/B Kit - end game Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=258936#258936 le, List Admin. =0A=0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Another Flying RV10 for the book
From: "orchidman" <gary(at)wingscc.com>
Date: Aug 21, 2009
AirMike wrote: > RV-10 Q/B kit #40663 lifted off with Mike Seager at the controls on Thursday August 13th 2009 at Minden, Nevada. AirMike now with 2 hrs. in the beast. > A real big CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Now the real question, was it better then sex? [Mr. Green] I have 70 hours on mine and right now it is in the paint shop. I am in severe withdrawal. Last night I even emptied the dish washer. The wife is about to kick me out. It's like hide and seek. I hide things where I think they are supposed to go and then she has to seek them out because they aren't where she expects them. So some advise, when you get ready to send it off for paint, be prepared. I wasn't. The 10 sure is a real pleasure to fly :D -------- Gary Blankenbiller RV10 - # 40674 (N2GB Flying) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=258948#258948 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Les Kearney" <kearney(at)shaw.ca>
Subject: Another Flying RV10 for the book
Date: Aug 21, 2009
Congrats Mike! As with every new -10, I turn just a it more green with envy! I trust we will shall see the AirMike model of the -10 at KOSH in 2010. Cheers Les -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of AirMike Sent: August-20-09 11:48 PM Subject: RV10-List: Another Flying RV10 for the book RV-10 Q/B kit #40663 lifted off with Mike Seager at the controls on Thursday August 13th 2009 at Minden, Nevada. AirMike now with 2 hrs. in the beast. http://www.vansaircraft.com/public/flights.htm A sincere thanks to all the great folks on this list without whose help the task would have been much more difficult. Special koddos to Tim Olson, Dave M, Dave Saylor, Matt, Gary, Albert, Deems, William C.,Scott, Kelly M, Jesse, Stein, Bob C., John C., Jae C., and anyone else whom I may have forgotten. For the newbees starting their projects this forum will yield to you a better and safer aircraft and the opportunity to meet (even electronically) a great group of fine folks. Read Matt's rules - be positive, and do not be afraid to ask what you might think is a foolish question. Respect and helpfulness keeps this a great forum. Fly safe - have fun -------- OSH '09 or Bust (busted) be there someday Q/B Kit - end game Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=258937#258937 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 21, 2009
From: Don McDonald <building_partner(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Another Flying RV10 for the book
Congrats Mike... now the fun doesn't just start, it continues!- At first glance your builder # looked exactly like mine... 40636 bvs.40663.- Have fun, and may we all meet up during this great adventure. Don McDonald --- On Thu, 8/20/09, AirMike wrote: From: AirMike <Mikeabel(at)Pacbell.net> Subject: RV10-List: Another Flying RV10 for the book Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 10:47 PM RV-10 Q/B kit #40663 lifted off with Mike Seager at the controls on Thursda y August 13th 2009 at Minden, Nevada. AirMike now with 2 hrs. in the beast. http://www.vansaircraft.com/public/flights.htm A sincere thanks to all the great folks on this list without whose help the task would have been much more difficult. Special koddos to Tim Olson, Dav e M, Dave Saylor, Matt, Gary, Albert, Deems, William C.,Scott, Kelly M, Jes se, Stein, Bob C., John C., Jae C., and anyone else whom I may have forgott en. For the newbees starting their projects this forum will yield to you a bett er and safer aircraft and the opportunity to meet (even electronically) a g reat group of fine folks. Read Matt's rules - be positive, and do not be af raid to ask what you might think is a foolish question. Respect and helpful ness keeps this a great forum. Fly safe - have fun -------- OSH '09 or Bust (busted) be there someday Q/B Kit - end game Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=258937#258937 le, List Admin. =0A=0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007(at)cox.net>
Subject: nose fork
Date: Aug 21, 2009
Has anyone painted/treated the fork as supplied by Vans? ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 21, 2009
From: Michael Baldwin <michaelbaldwin7475(at)sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...?
We put the Airflow-2008X on our RV-10 since our oil temps where higher th an we liked And saw a-10 - 20-degree F drop as a result We also installed-a baffle that splits the air flow in the Van's standard box per recommendation from Airflow (these guys had a lot of good experien ce with the RV-10 people) You do have to modify Van's oil cooler-box to bolt the 2008X on inplace o f the standard cooler, but it can be done.- Basically-you have to turn the cooler 90 degrees and fold out the vertical sides of the box, drill a f ew holes and bolt on.- Actually pretty simple change.- I felt it was wo rth - High oil temps for us was only during summer hot days coupled with-slow f light conditions 120 -- 150 mph range. if you keep the speed up to 160 or better its usually ok Example would be 90-degree day and slow flight around the-pattern or si ght seeing low and slow the temp would get up to 230 F.- Now with larger cooler it only hits 210 F.- Our 6 position CHT numbers have always been 3 50 or lower regarding engine temp, so the cowling / baffling seams tight an d working good. The slow flght condition appears to be more of the issue.- I would bet a cowl flap right under the cooler would-also work, be interested to hear i f any one has done that yet.- - Mike Baldwin--(see add below ) - - Engine Parts---Oil Coolers---Airflow Systems X-SERIES OIL COOLERS BY AIRFLOW SYSTEM The first new aircraft oil cooler design in 50 years. Computer modeling and flight testing have been used to develop coolers that deliver significantl y lower oil temps with no increase in oil cooler View more details 08-06154 2006X AIRFLOW OIL COOLER EXPMT $432.00 08-06155 2008X AIRFLOW OIL COOLER EXPMT $493.00 - - --- On Fri, 8/21/09, Don McDonald wrote: From: Don McDonald <building_partner(at)yahoo.com> Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...? Date: Friday, August 21, 2009, 1:49 AM Ditto on the unit from Alex.... with the exception of the reduction in cool ing... certainly NOT 20%.... considering 200 degrees, we'd be talking about a 40 degree reduction.- Plan on a reduction of between 5 and 15. Don McDonald --- On Thu, 8/20/09, AirMike wrote: From: AirMike <Mikeabel(at)Pacbell.net> Subject: RV10-List: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...? Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 10:16 PM I do not know about Van's, but Alex- DeDominicis (Aviation tech products) sells one that has the identical dimensions as Van's unit for the 10 and su pposedly has 20% better cooling. Alex is a good guy and with the difference from the cost of the Van's product - it was about $100 more. Seems to work fine. -------- OSH '09 or Bust (busted) be there someday Q/B Kit - end game Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=258936#258936<=- - - - - - The RV10-List tp://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List" target =_blank>http://www.matr - - - - - - - - - - &nbs;--> h ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...?
Date: Aug 21, 2009
From: pilotdds(at)aol.com
Mike do you have any photos of your mods to the oil cooler box? -----Original Message----- From: Michael Baldwin <michaelbaldwin7475(at)sbcglobal.net> Sent: Fri, Aug 21, 2009 2:03 pm Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...? We put the Airflow?2008X on our RV-10 since our oil temps where higher than we liked And saw a?10 - 20?degree F drop as a result We also installed?a baffle that splits the air flow in the Van's standard box per recommendation from Airflow (these guys had a lot of good experience with the RV-10 people) You do have to modify Van's oil cooler?box to bolt the 2008X on inplace of the standard cooler, but it can be done.? Basically?you have to turn the cooler 90 degrees and fold out the vertical sides of the box, drill a few holes and bolt on.? Actually pretty simple change.? I felt it was worth ? High oil temps for us was only during summer hot days coupled with?slow flight conditions 120 -? 150 mph range. if you keep the speed up to 160 or better its usually ok Example would be 90?degree day and slow flight around the?pattern or sight seeing low and slow the temp would get up to 230 F.? Now with larger cooler it only hits 210 F.? Our 6 position CHT numbers have always been 350 or lower regarding engine temp, so the cowling / baffling seams tight and working good. The slow flght condition appears to be more of the issue.? I would bet a cowl flap right under the cooler would?also work, be interested to hear if any one has done that yet.? ? Mike Baldwin??(see add below ) ? ? Engine Parts?-?Oil Coolers?-?Airflow Systems X-SERIES OIL COOLERS BY AIRFLOW SYSTEM The first new aircraft oil cooler design in 50 years. Computer modeling and flight testing have been used to develop coolers that deliver significantly lower oil temps with no increase in oil cooler View more details 08-06154 2006X AIRFLOW OIL COOLER EXPMT $432.00 08-06155 2008X AIRFLOW OIL COOLER EXPMT $493.00 ? ? --- On Fri, 8/21/09, Don McDonald wrote: From: Don McDonald <building_partner(at)yahoo.com> Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...? Date: Friday, August 21, 2009, 1:49 AM Ditto on the unit from Alex.... with the exception of the reduction in cooling... certainly NOT 20%.... considering 200 degrees, we'd be talking about a 40 degree reduction.? Plan on a reduction of between 5 and 15. Don McDonald --- On Thu, 8/20/09, AirMike wrote: From: AirMike <Mikeabel(at)Pacbell.net> Subject: RV10-List: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...? Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 10:16 PM I do not know about Van's, but Alex? DeDominicis (Aviation tech products)sells one that has the identical dimensions as Van's unit for the 10 and supposedly has 20% better cooling. Alex is a good guy and with the difference from the cost of the Van's product - it was about $100 more. Seems to work fine. -------- OSH '09 or Bust (busted) be there someday Q/B Kit - end game Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=258936#258936<=? ? ? ? ? - The RV10-List tp://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List" target=_blank>http://www.matr ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? &nbs;--> h get=_blank rel=nofollow>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List =nofollow>http://forums.matronics.com blank rel=nofollow>http://www.matronics.com/contribution ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 21, 2009
From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com>
Subject: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...?
Does anyone have photos of this "splitter" vane thing that people are putting in the filter box? It sounds great, and I've heard tons about it, but never seen a photo. Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD Michael Baldwin wrote: > We put the Airflow 2008X on our RV-10 since our oil temps where higher > than we liked > And saw a 10 - 20 degree F drop as a result > We also installed a baffle that splits the air flow in the Van's > standard box per recommendation from Airflow (these guys had a lot of > good experience with the RV-10 people) > You do have to modify Van's oil cooler box to bolt the 2008X on inplace > of the standard cooler, but it can be done. Basically you have to turn > the cooler 90 degrees and fold out the vertical sides of the box, drill > a few holes and bolt on. Actually pretty simple change. I felt it was > worth > > High oil temps for us was only during summer hot days coupled with slow > flight conditions 120 - 150 mph range. if you keep the speed up to 160 > or better its usually ok > Example would be 90 degree day and slow flight around the pattern or > sight seeing low and slow the temp would get up to 230 F. Now with > larger cooler it only hits 210 F. Our 6 position CHT numbers have > always been 350 or lower regarding engine temp, so the cowling / > baffling seams tight and working good. > The slow flght condition appears to be more of the issue. I would bet a > cowl flap right under the cooler would also work, be interested to hear > if any one has done that yet. > > Mike Baldwin (see add below ) > > */ Engine Parts > <http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/ep/index.html> - Oil Coolers > <http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/ep/oilcoolers.html> - Airflow Systems/* > <http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/xseriesOilCooler.php> > X-SERIES OIL COOLERS BY AIRFLOW SYSTEM > <http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/xseriesOilCooler.php> > The first new aircraft oil cooler design in 50 years. Computer modeling > and flight testing have been used to develop coolers that deliver > significantly lower oil temps with no increase in oil cooler > View more details > <http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/xseriesOilCooler.php> > 08-06154 2006X AIRFLOW OIL COOLER EXPMT *$432.00* > <http://www.aircraftspruce.com/neworderform.php?cmd=add&p=08-06154&q=1> > 08-06155 2008X AIRFLOW OIL COOLER EXPMT *$493.00* > <http://www.aircraftspruce.com/neworderform.php?cmd=add&p=08-06155&q=1> > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > --- On *Fri, 8/21/09, Don McDonald //* wrote: > > > From: Don McDonald <building_partner(at)yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...? > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Date: Friday, August 21, 2009, 1:49 AM > > Ditto on the unit from Alex.... with the exception of the reduction > in cooling... certainly NOT 20%.... considering 200 degrees, we'd be > talking about a 40 degree reduction. Plan on a reduction of between > 5 and 15. > Don McDonald > > --- On *Thu, 8/20/09, AirMike //* wrote: > > > From: AirMike <Mikeabel(at)Pacbell.net> > Subject: RV10-List: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...? > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 10:16 PM > > <http://us.mc537.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Mikeabel@Pacbell.net>> > > I do not know about Van's, but Alex DeDominicis (Aviation tech > products)sells one that has the identical dimensions as Van's > unit for the 10 and supposedly has 20% better cooling. Alex is a > good guy and with the difference from the cost of the Van's > product - it was about $100 more. Seems to work fine. > > -------- > OSH '09 or Bust (busted) be there someday > Q/B Kit - end game > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=258936#258936<= > - The RV10-List tp://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List" > target=_blank>http://www.matr &nbs;--> h > > > > <http://www.matronics.com/contribution> > > > * > > get=_blank rel=nofollow>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List > =nofollow>http://forums.matronics.com > blank rel=nofollow>http://www.matronics.com/contribution > > * > > * > > > * ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 21, 2009
From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...?
Tim, I don't have a picture, but I'll try and describe it. The 'splitter' itself is a piece of .032. It is the same width as the inside dimension of the oil cooler mounting box. Its depth (from memory) is about 3 1/2 " the bottom 3/4" of an inch of the splitter is bent with an angle of 30-45 degs. The splitter comes with 2 .032 alum angle "L" tabs. that are about 1/2" wide and 1/2-5/8" long. I installed mine by pop riveting the angle flanges flush with the top of the splitter, Then installe the splitter/diverter flange inside of the mounting and place it midway across the circular opening. Drill (match) a # 30 hole so that you can pop rivet the flanges to the top of the mounting . 9The bent part of the splitter is facing forwaed. The theory is that the air coming from the scat is split and the splitter pushes 1/2 of the air towards the top of the oil cooler. the reports were that without it the pressures builds up on the bottom of the wedge and more air passes through the bottom than the top. Deems Davis N519PJ http://deemsrv10.com/index.html Tim Olson wrote: > > Does anyone have photos of this "splitter" vane thing that people > are putting in the filter box? It sounds great, and I've heard > tons about it, but never seen a photo. > > Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD > > > Michael Baldwin wrote: >> We put the Airflow 2008X on our RV-10 since our oil temps where >> higher than we liked >> And saw a 10 - 20 degree F drop as a result >> We also installed a baffle that splits the air flow in the Van's >> standard box per recommendation from Airflow (these guys had a lot of >> good experience with the RV-10 people) >> You do have to modify Van's oil cooler box to bolt the 2008X on >> inplace of the standard cooler, but it can be done. Basically you >> have to turn the cooler 90 degrees and fold out the vertical sides of >> the box, drill a few holes and bolt on. Actually pretty simple >> change. I felt it was worth >> >> High oil temps for us was only during summer hot days coupled with >> slow flight conditions 120 - 150 mph range. if you keep the speed up >> to 160 or better its usually ok >> Example would be 90 degree day and slow flight around the pattern or >> sight seeing low and slow the temp would get up to 230 F. Now with >> larger cooler it only hits 210 F. Our 6 position CHT numbers have >> always been 350 or lower regarding engine temp, so the cowling / >> baffling seams tight and working good. >> The slow flght condition appears to be more of the issue. I would >> bet a cowl flap right under the cooler would also work, be interested >> to hear if any one has done that yet. >> Mike Baldwin (see add below ) >> >> */ Engine Parts <http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/ep/index.html> >> - Oil Coolers >> <http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/ep/oilcoolers.html> - Airflow >> Systems/* >> <http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/xseriesOilCooler.php> >> X-SERIES OIL COOLERS BY AIRFLOW SYSTEM >> <http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/xseriesOilCooler.php> >> The first new aircraft oil cooler design in 50 years. Computer >> modeling and flight testing have been used to develop coolers that >> deliver significantly lower oil temps with no increase in oil cooler >> View more details >> <http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/xseriesOilCooler.php> >> 08-06154 2006X AIRFLOW OIL COOLER EXPMT *$432.00* >> <http://www.aircraftspruce.com/neworderform.php?cmd=add&p=08-06154&q=1> >> 08-06155 2008X AIRFLOW OIL COOLER EXPMT *$493.00* >> <http://www.aircraftspruce.com/neworderform.php?cmd=add&p=08-06155&q=1> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> >> --- On *Fri, 8/21/09, Don McDonald //* >> wrote: >> >> >> From: Don McDonald <building_partner(at)yahoo.com> >> Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...? >> To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com >> Date: Friday, August 21, 2009, 1:49 AM >> >> Ditto on the unit from Alex.... with the exception of the reduction >> in cooling... certainly NOT 20%.... considering 200 degrees, we'd be >> talking about a 40 degree reduction. Plan on a reduction of between >> 5 and 15. >> Don McDonald >> >> --- On *Thu, 8/20/09, AirMike //* wrote: >> >> >> From: AirMike <Mikeabel(at)Pacbell.net> >> Subject: RV10-List: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...? >> To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com >> Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 10:16 PM >> >> >> <http://us.mc537.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Mikeabel@Pacbell.net>> >> >> I do not know about Van's, but Alex DeDominicis (Aviation tech >> products)sells one that has the identical dimensions as Van's >> unit for the 10 and supposedly has 20% better cooling. Alex is a >> good guy and with the difference from the cost of the Van's >> product - it was about $100 more. Seems to work fine. >> >> -------- >> OSH '09 or Bust (busted) be there someday >> Q/B Kit - end game >> >> >> >> >> Read this topic online here: >> >> >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=258936#258936<= >> - The RV10-List tp://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List" >> target=_blank>http://www.matr &nbs;--> h >> >> >> >> <http://www.matronics.com/contribution> >> >> >> * >> >> get=_blank rel=nofollow>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List >> =nofollow>http://forums.matronics.com >> blank rel=nofollow>http://www.matronics.com/contribution >> >> * >> >> * >> >> >> * > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Chris and Susie" <vhicy(at)bigpond.com>
Subject: Wanted SL-30
Date: Aug 22, 2009
Guys i am after a SL-30 for the 10 and wish to sell a SL-40 in perfect working order with AD done. Need the SL-30 to make the 10 NVFR Also need a VOR indicator and antenna if anyone has these for sale Please email direct and not to the list regards chris vhmum(at)bigpond.com ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007(at)cox.net>
Subject: Wanted SL-30
Date: Aug 22, 2009
If you already have an EFIS it is possible to display CDI info on the EFIS screen. I am doing this with both GRT Sport and Chelton screens. It is possible on Dynon and and AFS and possibly others. -----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: Saturday, August 22, 2009 3:37 AM Subject: RV10-List: Wanted SL-30 Guys i am after a SL-30 for the 10 and wish to sell a SL-40 in perfect working order with AD done. Need the SL-30 to make the 10 NVFR Also need a VOR indicator and antenna if anyone has these for sale Please email direct and not to the list regards chris vhmum(at)bigpond.com ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Chris and Susie" <vhicy(at)bigpond.com>
Subject: Re: Wanted SL-30
Date: Aug 23, 2009
Thanks David yes and we might go this way Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007(at)cox.net> Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 10:54 PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Wanted SL-30 > > If you already have an EFIS it is possible to display CDI info on the > EFIS > screen. I am doing this with both GRT Sport and Chelton screens. It is > possible on Dynon and and AFS and possibly others. > > -----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: Saturday, August 22, 2009 3:37 AM > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: RV10-List: Wanted SL-30 > > > Guys i am after a SL-30 for the 10 and wish to sell a SL-40 in perfect > working order with AD done. > > Need the SL-30 to make the 10 NVFR > > Also need a VOR indicator and antenna if anyone has these for sale > > Please email direct and not to the list > > regards chris vhmum(at)bigpond.com > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: QB wing bag table of contents
From: "woxofswa" <woxof(at)aol.com>
Date: Aug 22, 2009
Anyone have a link to a copy of the table of bag contents for the QB wing kit. Please be so kind as to post a link, email, or fax. It would be much appreciated Myron woxof(at)aol.com fax 480 834 9825 -------- Myron Nelson Mesa, AZ Emp completed, legacy build fuse in progress Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=259115#259115 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: QB wing bag table of contents
From: "woxofswa" <woxof(at)AOL.COM>
Date: Aug 22, 2009
Thanks, that is exactly what I need, unfortunately for a QB instead. The bag numbers are different. Appreciate the response though. Myron -------- Myron Nelson Mesa, AZ Emp completed, legacy build fuse in progress Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=259120#259120 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: QB wing bag table of contents
From: "woxofswa" <woxof(at)aol.com>
Date: Aug 22, 2009
Thanks, that is exactly what I need, unfortunately for a QB instead. The bag numbers are different. Appreciate the response though. Myron -------- Myron Nelson Mesa, AZ Emp completed, legacy build fuse in progress Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=259121#259121 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 22, 2009
Subject: Builders/owners in the SF Bay Area?
From: Chris Colohan <rv10(at)colohan.com>
Hi there! I'm trying to decide whether or not I want to jump into the pool and start building an rv-10. (Step 2: figure out if I can actually afford it.) Before I make that leap, I thought it might be a good idea to take a look at the finished product, and to perhaps help out with some building tasks to make sure it is really the kind of thing I'd like to spend several years doing. :-) So, I'm asking: 1. Is there anyone with a finished (or nearly finished) rv-10 in the Bay Area (or within a 100nm flight or so and near an airport) who might be interested in showing off their work? 2. Is there anyone working on a plane who might find a second pair of somewhat-handy hands useful? (I hear offering to hold a bucking bar is a good thing -- but I've never set real rivets, only pop rivets, so I can't offer loads of experience.) 3. Has anyone on this list nearly finished and have a good estimate of what the finished product cost to build? I fear that the estimates on Van's site might be hopelessly optimistic, and seeing some actual numbers might improve my confidence in my building decision. I tried heading up to Golden West to see all the planes, but the Cessna I rented failed a mag check (and refused to clear) after waiting 30 minutes for an IFR release. (Urk.) Thanks! Chris ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Rene" <rene(at)felker.com>
Subject: Builders/owners in the SF Bay Area?
Date: Aug 22, 2009
Can not help you with the building part, but the Price part... A Very conservative number for my airplane is ~160,000 before taxes. It can be done cheaper, I could have spent less on the engine and a little less on the panel. I purchased the interior and had it painted. I also have a $6,000+ O2 System, but you need to get what you really need..want.during the build, it will be hard to do it later. The O2 was real important for me because my wife gets air sick whenever we fly over 10k w/o O2. It has worked great. 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 Chris Colohan Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 5:01 PM Subject: RV10-List: Builders/owners in the SF Bay Area? Hi there! I'm trying to decide whether or not I want to jump into the pool and start building an rv-10. (Step 2: figure out if I can actually afford it.) Before I make that leap, I thought it might be a good idea to take a look at the finished product, and to perhaps help out with some building tasks to make sure it is really the kind of thing I'd like to spend several years doing. :-) So, I'm asking: 1. Is there anyone with a finished (or nearly finished) rv-10 in the Bay Area (or within a 100nm flight or so and near an airport) who might be interested in showing off their work? 2. Is there anyone working on a plane who might find a second pair of somewhat-handy hands useful? (I hear offering to hold a bucking bar is a good thing -- but I've never set real rivets, only pop rivets, so I can't offer loads of experience.) 3. Has anyone on this list nearly finished and have a good estimate of what the finished product cost to build? I fear that the estimates on Van's site might be hopelessly optimistic, and seeing some actual numbers might improve my confidence in my building decision. I tried heading up to Golden West to see all the planes, but the Cessna I rented failed a mag check (and refused to clear) after waiting 30 minutes for an IFR release. (Urk.) Thanks! Chris ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Builders/owners in the SF Bay Area?
Date: Aug 22, 2009
From: pilotdds(at)aol.com
I am at SCK come on by,an early example but it flys well-2094770222.Cost to complete about 110-Do it yourself paint and a home overhaul on the engine.The RV-10 is an awesome aircraft. -----Original Message----- From: Chris Colohan <rv10(at)colohan.com> Sent: Sat, Aug 22, 2009 4:01 pm Subject: RV10-List: Builders/owners in the SF Bay Area? Hi there! I'm trying to decide whether or not I want to jump into the pool and start building an rv-10. ?(Step 2: ?figure out if I can actually afford it.) ?Before I make that leap, I thought it might be a good idea to take a look at the finished product, and to perhaps help out with some building tasks to make sure it is really the kind of thing I'd like to spend several years doing. ?:-) So, I'm asking: 1. ?Is there anyone with a finished (or nearly finished) rv-10 in the Bay Area (or within a 100nm flight or so and near an airport) who might be interested in showing off their work? 2. ?Is there anyone working on a plane who might find a second pair of somewhat-handy hands useful? ?(I hear offering to hold a bucking bar is a good thing -- but I've never set real rivets, only pop rivets, so I can't offer loads of experience.) 3. ?Has anyone on this list nearly finished and have a good estimate of what the finished product cost to build? ?I fear that the estimates on Van's site might be hopelessly optimistic, and seeing some actual numbers might improve my confidence in my building decision. I tried heading up to Golden West to see all the planes, but the Cessna I rented failed a mag check (and refused to clear) after waiting 30 minutes for an IFR release. ?(Urk.) Thanks! Chris ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007(at)cox.net>
Subject: Builders/owners in the SF Bay Area?
Date: Aug 22, 2009
I can not help with the near by 10. A very good rule of thumb for costs is the 3X rule. Use the airframe cost and multiply by 3 for the finished built product. Then use the airframe cost and multiply by 9 to determine the cost of certified equivalent. As example 50K for the 10 kit, 50k for engine and prop and Firewall forward kit, and 50K for avionics and finishing including a modest paint job. A 10 goes faster , carries more and is better equipped than most new C182s. Check a new 182 price with glass panel avionics and it is at least 400K. _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rene Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 4:44 PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Builders/owners in the SF Bay Area? Can not help you with the building part, but the Price part... A Very conservative number for my airplane is ~160,000 before taxes. It can be done cheaper, I could have spent less on the engine and a little less on the panel. I purchased the interior and had it painted. I also have a $6,000+ O2 System, but you need to get what you really need..want.during the build, it will be hard to do it later. The O2 was real important for me because my wife gets air sick whenever we fly over 10k w/o O2. It has worked great. 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 Chris Colohan Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 5:01 PM Subject: RV10-List: Builders/owners in the SF Bay Area? Hi there! I'm trying to decide whether or not I want to jump into the pool and start building an rv-10. (Step 2: figure out if I can actually afford it.) Before I make that leap, I thought it might be a good idea to take a look at the finished product, and to perhaps help out with some building tasks to make sure it is really the kind of thing I'd like to spend several years doing. :-) So, I'm asking: 1. Is there anyone with a finished (or nearly finished) rv-10 in the Bay Area (or within a 100nm flight or so and near an airport) who might be interested in showing off their work? 2. Is there anyone working on a plane who might find a second pair of somewhat-handy hands useful? (I hear offering to hold a bucking bar is a good thing -- but I've never set real rivets, only pop rivets, so I can't offer loads of experience.) 3. Has anyone on this list nearly finished and have a good estimate of what the finished product cost to build? I fear that the estimates on Van's site might be hopelessly optimistic, and seeing some actual numbers might improve my confidence in my building decision. I tried heading up to Golden West to see all the planes, but the Cessna I rented failed a mag check (and refused to clear) after waiting 30 minutes for an IFR release. (Urk.) Thanks! Chris http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List http://forums.matronics.com http://www.matronics.com/contribution ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Builders/owners in the SF Bay Area?
From: "Bob Turner" <bobturner(at)alum.rpi.edu>
Date: Aug 22, 2009
I'm in Castro Valley, #40745. I also know Dave, in Livermore, #40746 (just coincidence on the numbers!). We're both on the finish kit stage (which definitely does not mean it's finished - maybe 60% of the way there. We're both working in garages (he has a 3 car garage, I have a smallish 2 car garage). If you'd like to come by, see what it looks like stuffed into a garage like this, talk about the work, the cost to date, expected final cost, etc., I'd be happy to host you, and I'm sure Dave would, too. email me at if you'd like to visit. -------- Bob Turner RV-10 QB Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=259147#259147 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 22, 2009
Subject: Re: Builders/owners in the SF Bay Area?
From: Dave Saylor <dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com>
Chris, We're in Watsonville, near Monterey, at KWVI. I have a 10 that I finished in '07 now with 475 hours. I'd be happy to take you for a quick flight and show you around our shop. Just give me a call and we can set up a time for you come over and see a bunch of experimentals, including my 10. We do SportAir weekend workshops with EAA and other workshops too. Best Regards, Dave Saylor AirCrafters LLC 140 Aviation Way Watsonville, CA 95076 831-722-9141 Shop 831-750-0284 Cell ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 22, 2009
From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com>
Subject: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning
For those who are interested in running LOP and who want to get better injector tuning to make their engine run smooth when Lean of Peak, I wrote up my recent experience in tuning the injectors. It was cheap, and very very easy. http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/upgrades/20090822/index.html There will be a future update to the write-up, as I'm working on a project on another engine, but the info here should give you what you need to get started tweaking your own system. It's so simple that there's no reason not to get your engine set up for great operation. -- Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD 540 hours and climbing ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 22, 2009
From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com>
Subject: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning
For those who are interested in running LOP and who want to get better injector tuning to make their engine run smooth when Lean of Peak, I wrote up my recent experience in tuning the injectors. It was cheap, and very very easy. http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/upgrades/20090822/index.html There will be a future update to the write-up, as I'm working on a project on another engine, but the info here should give you what you need to get started tweaking your own system. It's so simple that there's no reason not to get your engine set up for great operation. -- Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD 540 hours and climbing ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Lew Gallagher" <lewgall(at)charter.net>
Subject: IO-540 online manual - Lew
Date: Aug 22, 2009
Hey Tim, If you're back from vacation, did someone ever send you the online IO-540 manual? If so, could you send it to me? I've been looking for it also and apparently those who used to post a link to it have been shut down -- maybe copywright problems? Thanks, - Lew ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007(at)cox.net>
Subject: LOP
Date: Aug 22, 2009
Attached is a picture of the GRT Sport that backs up my Chelton displays; it has a LOP lean function where the boxes appear as each EGT peaks and then declines. The GRT EIS is feeding both the Chelton and the GRT Sport with serial data on engine performance. The two Chelton screens show comparable data from about the same time. Fortunately I did not have to balance my injectors as the spread of both EGTs and CHTs seemed adequate. My engine was a new certified IO540 from Vans. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "richard sipp" <rsipp(at)earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning
Date: Aug 23, 2009
Tim: Great post as usual on your injector balancing experience. I had very nearly the same experience and results with two minor variations; a complete Airflow Performance system vs. your Silver Hawk and we started by installing .026's in all cylinders and then balancing. I ran most of the tests at 10-11 MSL and verified at the results at 7.5. Don R. felt that at the lower power settings of around 50-60% the flow divider begins to be the determining factor and by going to the smaller .026s the flow divider is taken out of the equation. There was an interesting series of pictures and notes regarding burned pistons (don't remember where I saw them) where the author thought the cause was "rapid" mixture leaning used by LOP operators. He felt the rapid rise in EGT was the cause. I disagree. GAMI recommends the "big pull" from rich to LOP and then a finer adujustment to prevent spending more time in the danger zone of peak to 100 rich of peak. Also with a rapid initial mixture leaning I doubt the cylinder or piston temp will increase before it cools from steady LOP operation. Further at <65% I do not think you can do anything to the mixture that would harm or overstress the engine. Regarding long range cruise I was happy to find that my engine seems equally smooth at 2250 as at higher RPM. I see about a 1GPH reduction in fuel flow with each 100 RPM reduction at full throttle settings and there is very little airspeed loss as the prop is taking bigger bits (sorta like overdrive). Charles Lindberg showed the P-38 pilots in the South Pacific how to double their range by running "over square and lean". Finally, to prevent the prop driving the engine during higher speed descents I keep the RPM at least "2" oversquare below manifold pressure. This is common practice with the big radials and it would seem equally applicable to our engines. Dick Sipp N110DV 175 hours ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "gary" <speckter(at)comcast.net>
Subject: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning
Date: Aug 23, 2009
Is there a danger with running too much over square? Dick mentions 2" but I have been running more than that (2200 and 26")LOP. I have not seen much info on running over square. Gary Specketer -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of richard sipp Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 11:57 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning Tim: Great post as usual on your injector balancing experience. I had very nearly the same experience and results with two minor variations; a complete Airflow Performance system vs. your Silver Hawk and we started by installing .026's in all cylinders and then balancing. I ran most of the tests at 10-11 MSL and verified at the results at 7.5. Don R. felt that at the lower power settings of around 50-60% the flow divider begins to be the determining factor and by going to the smaller .026s the flow divider is taken out of the equation. There was an interesting series of pictures and notes regarding burned pistons (don't remember where I saw them) where the author thought the cause was "rapid" mixture leaning used by LOP operators. He felt the rapid rise in EGT was the cause. I disagree. GAMI recommends the "big pull" from rich to LOP and then a finer adujustment to prevent spending more time in the danger zone of peak to 100 rich of peak. Also with a rapid initial mixture leaning I doubt the cylinder or piston temp will increase before it cools from steady LOP operation. Further at <65% I do not think you can do anything to the mixture that would harm or overstress the engine. Regarding long range cruise I was happy to find that my engine seems equally smooth at 2250 as at higher RPM. I see about a 1GPH reduction in fuel flow with each 100 RPM reduction at full throttle settings and there is very little airspeed loss as the prop is taking bigger bits (sorta like overdrive). Charles Lindberg showed the P-38 pilots in the South Pacific how to double their range by running "over square and lean". Finally, to prevent the prop driving the engine during higher speed descents I keep the RPM at least "2" oversquare below manifold pressure. This is common practice with the big radials and it would seem equally applicable to our engines. Dick Sipp N110DV 175 hours ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning
From: "N777TY" <microsmurfer(at)yahoo.com>
Date: Aug 23, 2009
Dick, I think you're referring to this document: http://www.eci.aero/pdf/93-6-7.pdf (though, no photos in it..) -------- RV-7A N777TY Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=259171#259171 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning
Date: Aug 23, 2009
From: "John Cox" <johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com>
The challenge is to avoid Detonation and the earlier than planned destruction of the engine. That can be a factor of compression ratio of the cylinder, quality and octane of the AVGAS, carbon and garbage deposits inside the combustion chamber and the ignition event. The lower the RPM, the higher the throttle the greater the risk. Several pilots are running upward of 10.0:1 pistons, choose their avgas supplier wisely, run a well timed ignition system and gently increase the throttle. GAMI has made a business of educating pilots. Others try marginal gas quality, ragged ignitions and throw caution to the wind. Choose wisely. Fly Safe. Check your % of power tables for LOP operations. John -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of gary Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 5:08 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning Is there a danger with running too much over square? Dick mentions 2" but I have been running more than that (2200 and 26")LOP. I have not seen much info on running over square. Gary Specketer -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of richard sipp Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 11:57 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning Tim: Great post as usual on your injector balancing experience. I had very nearly the same experience and results with two minor variations; a complete Airflow Performance system vs. your Silver Hawk and we started by installing .026's in all cylinders and then balancing. I ran most of the tests at 10-11 MSL and verified at the results at 7.5. Don R. felt that at the lower power settings of around 50-60% the flow divider begins to be the determining factor and by going to the smaller .026s the flow divider is taken out of the equation. There was an interesting series of pictures and notes regarding burned pistons (don't remember where I saw them) where the author thought the cause was "rapid" mixture leaning used by LOP operators. He felt the rapid rise in EGT was the cause. I disagree. GAMI recommends the "big pull" from rich to LOP and then a finer adujustment to prevent spending more time in the danger zone of peak to 100 rich of peak. Also with a rapid initial mixture leaning I doubt the cylinder or piston temp will increase before it cools from steady LOP operation. Further at <65% I do not think you can do anything to the mixture that would harm or overstress the engine. Regarding long range cruise I was happy to find that my engine seems equally smooth at 2250 as at higher RPM. I see about a 1GPH reduction in fuel flow with each 100 RPM reduction at full throttle settings and there is very little airspeed loss as the prop is taking bigger bits (sorta like overdrive). Charles Lindberg showed the P-38 pilots in the South Pacific how to double their range by running "over square and lean". Finally, to prevent the prop driving the engine during higher speed descents I keep the RPM at least "2" oversquare below manifold pressure. This is common practice with the big radials and it would seem equally applicable to our engines. Dick Sipp N110DV 175 hours ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 23, 2009
From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning
All of the LOP information is GREAT. Keep it coming !!!!!!! I have a question: When leaning the engine, the 'old traditional / prior to gages' way was to lean it until it begins to 'stumble' and then richen it up a bit. When I lean using the EGT gages I notice the 'stumble' when the 1st cylinder goes lean. If you continue to lean until all of the remaining cylinders peak (LOP), What happens to the 'stumble' ??? Does it even out / go way with the engine running smooth? Does it persist? Since any changes in the engines smooth running are a concern in flight, I'd appreciate learning what those of you that are routinely running LOP are experiencing. Deems Davis N519PJ http://deemsrv10.com/index.html gary wrote: > > Is there a danger with running too much over square? Dick mentions 2" but I > have been running more than that (2200 and 26")LOP. I have not seen much > info on running over square. > > Gary Specketer > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of richard sipp > Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 11:57 PM > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: Re: RV10-List: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning > > > Tim: > > Great post as usual on your injector balancing experience. I had very > nearly the same experience and results with two minor variations; a complete > > Airflow Performance system vs. your Silver Hawk and we started by installing > > .026's in all cylinders and then balancing. I ran most of the tests at > 10-11 MSL and verified at the results at 7.5. Don R. felt that at the lower > > power settings of around 50-60% the flow divider begins to be the > determining factor and by going to the smaller .026s the flow divider is > taken out of the equation. > > There was an interesting series of pictures and notes regarding burned > pistons (don't remember where I saw them) where the author thought the cause > > was "rapid" mixture leaning used by LOP operators. He felt the rapid rise > in EGT was the cause. I disagree. GAMI recommends the "big pull" from rich > > to LOP and then a finer adujustment to prevent spending more time in the > danger zone of peak to 100 rich of peak. Also with a rapid initial mixture > leaning I doubt the cylinder or piston temp will increase before it cools > from steady LOP operation. Further at <65% I do not think you can do > anything to the mixture that would harm or overstress the engine. > > Regarding long range cruise I was happy to find that my engine seems equally > > smooth at 2250 as at higher RPM. I see about a 1GPH reduction in fuel flow > with each 100 RPM reduction at full throttle settings and there is very > little airspeed loss as the prop is taking bigger bits (sorta like > overdrive). Charles Lindberg showed the P-38 pilots in the South Pacific how > > to double their range by running "over square and lean". Finally, to > prevent the prop driving the engine during higher speed descents I keep the > RPM at least "2" oversquare below manifold pressure. This is common > practice with the big radials and it would seem equally applicable to our > engines. > > Dick Sipp > N110DV 175 hours > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 23, 2009
From: Bill DeRouchey <billderou(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning
I believe tuning the injector nozzles will create a smoother running engine and that in itself has value. However, I have been mystified during these conversations as to the value of running LOP vs fuel economy. There was nev er enough data in the emails to get the whole picture. The-question I alw ays had was-how much speed are you willing to loose to gain how much-fu el efficiency? - Thanks to Dave's pic of his panel and my own experience I was able to put a picture together. - The following numbers are in statute miles and the Density Altitude is simi lar. If we assume that the top speed of our RV-10's is 205mph then Dave is flying 20% (164.5smph) under max and achieving 18.6smpg while leaned to app rox 25deg LOP. An averaged flight in my plane is 6% under max speed (193smp h) achieving 19.1smpg while leaned to peak. My definition of peak is when 3 cylinders drop. - Typical panel setup for me is: WOT, 10-13K feet, 2380-2420rpm, 10.1-10.3gph , lean to peak. - These are only two-datapoints. What are others achieving? And please prov ide the whole picture - what is-the percent under max speed you are willi ng to fly and the miles per gallon you are achieving as a benefit. I assume the whole LOP (other than a smooth engine) is to achieve fuel efficiency. - What am I missing? - Bill DeRouchey N939SB - - - - --- On Sun, 8/23/09, Deems Davis wrote: From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> Subject: Re: RV10-List: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning Date: Sunday, August 23, 2009, 8:22 AM All of the LOP information is GREAT. Keep it coming !!!!!!! I have a questi on: When leaning the engine, the 'old traditional / prior to gages' way was to lean it until it begins to 'stumble' and then richen it up a bit. When I le an using the EGT gages I notice the 'stumble' when the 1st cylinder goes le an. If you continue to lean until all of the remaining cylinders peak (LOP) , What happens to the 'stumble' ??? Does it even out / go way with the engi ne running smooth? Does it persist? Since any changes in the engines smooth running are a concern in flight, I'd appreciate learning what those of you that are routinely running LOP are experiencing. Deems Davis N519PJ http://deemsrv10.com/index.html gary wrote: > > Is there a danger with running too much over square?- Dick mentions 2" but I > have been running more than that (2200 and 26")LOP. I have not seen much > info on running over square. > > Gary Specketer > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of richard sipp > Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 11:57 PM > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: Re: RV10-List: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning > > > Tim: > > Great post as usual on your injector balancing experience.- I had very nearly the same experience and results with two minor variations; a complet e > > Airflow Performance system vs. your Silver Hawk and we started by install ing > > .026's in all cylinders and then balancing.- I ran most of the tests at 10-11 MSL and verified at the results at 7.5.- Don R. felt that at the l ower > > power settings of around 50-60% the flow divider begins to be the determi ning factor and by going to the smaller .026s the flow divider is taken out of the equation. > > There was an interesting series of pictures and notes regarding burned pi stons (don't remember where I saw them) where the author thought the cause > > was "rapid" mixture leaning used by LOP operators.- He felt the rapid r ise in EGT was the cause.- I disagree.- GAMI recommends the "big pull" from rich > > to LOP and then a finer adujustment to prevent spending more time in the danger zone of peak to 100 rich of peak.- Also with a rapid initial mixtu re leaning I doubt the cylinder or piston temp will increase before it cool s from steady LOP operation.- Further at <65% I do not think you can do a nything to the mixture that would harm or overstress the engine. > > Regarding long range cruise I was happy to find that my engine seems equa lly > > smooth at 2250 as at higher RPM.- I see about a 1GPH reduction in fuel flow with each 100 RPM reduction at full throttle settings and there is ver y little airspeed loss as the prop is taking bigger bits (sorta like overdr ive). Charles Lindberg showed the P-38 pilots in the South Pacific how > > to double their range by running "over square and lean".- Finally, to p revent the prop driving the engine during higher speed descents I keep the RPM at least "2" oversquare below manifold pressure.- This is common prac tice with the big radials and it would seem equally applicable to our engin es. > > Dick Sipp > N110DV 175 hours > > > > > > > > > > >--- le, List Admin. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Garmin G900X Users Group?
Date: Aug 23, 2009
From: "Robin Marks" <robin1(at)mrmoisture.com>
Does anyone know of a Garmin Users Group? Ideally a G900X or G1000 users group? I have many (basic) questions about my avionics that don't seem to be covered by the 500+ page manual. Robin ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 23, 2009
From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com>
Subject: Re: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning
This is just a guess, for me, to answer your question, but first I'll pass on what my experience has been... When I lean up to and past peak, there is never a period where it stumbles. It keeps running smoothly and as you get further and further LOP, you can hear the engine start to lose power... it gets quieter. If you run that way for a couple minutes and adapt to the sound, you will easily hear and feel the extra power come back as you richen it up towards that -25 to -50F LOP again...and feel even more power as you richen it back to ROP operation. The old "lean to stumble" works well with the carbureted planes I guess. (In my opinion though if it's really that non-precise, carbureted engines in general are kind of "sloppy", and not really going to be nearly as good for LOP) Probably everyone should be using a 6 probe monitor for their operations. So my opinion on the answer to the question would be...since you're running a fuel injected engine, if it's stumbling when it gets to peak on one cylinder, I would guess (just a guess) that it won't go away as you keep leaning further. It would probably be the case that something is preventing you from getting it smooth...be it timing, compression, or something else. The hope is that you can determine what exactly that is, and then make it work so it is smooth. This is the big headache for me in the later part of that writeup. My pal with the 10:1 pistons, we really have to apply ourselves to figure that one out. He ordered the .026 injectors, so we'll see soon how that plays out. Maybe that would be all it would take for you too. I'm hoping that we can make it perfect and then provide more info to all others who face the same hurdle. I am just finally able to get to replying today, and I've gotten a couple of great offline emails. One of them brought up something that I should mention that is important and I'll add this warning into the write-up soon. I wrote there that you should use a timing light to time both systems. This is something basically being said by Klaus at Lightspeed. Of course, it's in his interest to urge you to be very precise in determining timing. It would be ideal if you knew it exactly. But, timing a system with a timing light, being up by the prop when it's moving, is a very dangerous thing. The writer, and A&P himself, said that static timing of a mag can be very good. I agree. I felt like a slacker that I've never used a timing light on my plane, but I feel my mag was timed pretty well by standard simple static timing. But, in this extreme case of this 10:1 engine, I'm not sure what to do. Klaus says use a timing light and get it exact...then tweak the systems or maybe just the mag, and do some testing...try advancing a little. I don't know what to say but...BE CAREFUL if you're working near a moving prop....take it from Stein. :) Also, I assumed that with higher compression you would need to slightly retard the timing. That may not be the case. Klaus said LOP sometimes works better with advanced timing. Anyway, he said not to use the adjustable timing knob addition on the lightspeed..it's too dangerous to mess with. But, the one big thing he did say that makes perfect sense is to READ THE INSTALLATION MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS. So, we're also going back into the Lightspeed install and going to make sure the engine is set up properly per that manual. Wish it was simple answers for everyone, but there are going to be some unique cases, with the various engine setups. Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD Deems Davis wrote: > > All of the LOP information is GREAT. Keep it coming !!!!!!! I have a > question: > > When leaning the engine, the 'old traditional / prior to gages' way was > to lean it until it begins to 'stumble' and then richen it up a bit. > When I lean using the EGT gages I notice the 'stumble' when the 1st > cylinder goes lean. If you continue to lean until all of the remaining > cylinders peak (LOP), What happens to the 'stumble' ??? Does it even out > / go way with the engine running smooth? Does it persist? Since any > changes in the engines smooth running are a concern in flight, I'd > appreciate learning what those of you that are routinely running LOP are > experiencing. > > Deems Davis N519PJ > http://deemsrv10.com/index.html > > gary wrote: >> >> Is there a danger with running too much over square? Dick mentions 2" >> but I >> have been running more than that (2200 and 26")LOP. I have not seen much >> info on running over square. >> >> Gary Specketer >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com >> [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of richard sipp >> Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 11:57 PM >> To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com >> Subject: Re: RV10-List: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning >> >> >> Tim: >> >> Great post as usual on your injector balancing experience. I had very >> nearly the same experience and results with two minor variations; a >> complete >> >> Airflow Performance system vs. your Silver Hawk and we started by >> installing >> >> .026's in all cylinders and then balancing. I ran most of the tests >> at 10-11 MSL and verified at the results at 7.5. Don R. felt that at >> the lower >> >> power settings of around 50-60% the flow divider begins to be the >> determining factor and by going to the smaller .026s the flow divider >> is taken out of the equation. >> >> There was an interesting series of pictures and notes regarding burned >> pistons (don't remember where I saw them) where the author thought the >> cause >> >> was "rapid" mixture leaning used by LOP operators. He felt the rapid >> rise in EGT was the cause. I disagree. GAMI recommends the "big >> pull" from rich >> >> to LOP and then a finer adujustment to prevent spending more time in >> the danger zone of peak to 100 rich of peak. Also with a rapid >> initial mixture leaning I doubt the cylinder or piston temp will >> increase before it cools from steady LOP operation. Further at <65% I >> do not think you can do anything to the mixture that would harm or >> overstress the engine. >> >> Regarding long range cruise I was happy to find that my engine seems >> equally >> >> smooth at 2250 as at higher RPM. I see about a 1GPH reduction in fuel >> flow with each 100 RPM reduction at full throttle settings and there >> is very little airspeed loss as the prop is taking bigger bits (sorta >> like overdrive). Charles Lindberg showed the P-38 pilots in the South >> Pacific how >> >> to double their range by running "over square and lean". Finally, to >> prevent the prop driving the engine during higher speed descents I >> keep the RPM at least "2" oversquare below manifold pressure. This is >> common practice with the big radials and it would seem equally >> applicable to our engines. >> >> Dick Sipp >> N110DV 175 hours >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007(at)cox.net>
Subject: Glastar flyer/ RV10 builder
Date: Aug 23, 2009
IIRC there was an RV10 builder who was flying a Glastar for fun while building. If he will identify himself off list I will send pictures of the use of an RV10 nose fork on the Glastar to improve rough/soft field performance. Just completed the Glastar mod this morning to 15/600-5 main wheels and a 500-5 nose wheel. N46007 RV10 190TT N48007 Glastar 515TT ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "gary" <speckter(at)comcast.net>
Subject: Garmin G900X Users Group?
Date: Aug 23, 2009
Robin, if you want to start one, count me in. Gary Specketer _____ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Robin Marks Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 11:55 AM Subject: RV10-List: Garmin G900X Users Group? Does anyone know of a Garmin Users Group? Ideally a G900X or G1000 users group? I have many (basic) questions about my avionics that don't seem to be covered by the 500+ page manual. Robin ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 23, 2009
From: Kelly McMullen <kellym(at)aviating.com>
Subject: Re: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning
Deems, if you get a stumble when first cylinder reaches peak you may need some injector matching. While I may sense a hint of roughness as I get near the last cylinder to peak, there is no stumble and continue to run fine until it wants to quit near 70 LOP. Deems Davis wrote: > > All of the LOP information is GREAT. Keep it coming !!!!!!! I have a > question: > > When leaning the engine, the 'old traditional / prior to gages' way was > to lean it until it begins to 'stumble' and then richen it up a bit. > When I lean using the EGT gages I notice the 'stumble' when the 1st > cylinder goes lean. If you continue to lean until all of the remaining > cylinders peak (LOP), What happens to the 'stumble' ??? Does it even out > / go way with the engine running smooth? Does it persist? Since any > changes in the engines smooth running are a concern in flight, I'd > appreciate learning what those of you that are routinely running LOP are > experiencing. > > Deems Davis N519PJ > http://deemsrv10.com/index.html > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 23, 2009
From: Kelly McMullen <kellym(at)aviating.com>
Subject: Re: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning
Hi Bill, LOP fuel economy is only one part of the picture, and is NOT the main reason to do it. Your engine will run cleaner, use less oil and last longer running LOP. It causes the flame to burn slower(like higher octane) giving a flatter pressure pulse to the piston, so that the peak pressure is less, but the average work is close to same. If you are below 7500(approx) you can add throttle to make up for lost power. As long as you are LOP, power =14.9 * gal/hr. So 10gph=149hp. (57%) 75% then = 13.1 gph, if, and only if, you are running LOP. So if you can find an altitude where you can go LOP and then adjust throttle for 13.1 gph, you should see somewhere around 190mph. Of course once you are high enough that you are at WOT and less than 13.1 your power is less and speed will be less. I typically give up 5-7kts to fly LOP, which is okay as long as I am not fighting a headwind. Bill DeRouchey wrote: > These are only two datapoints. What are others achieving? And please > provide the whole picture - what is the percent under max speed you are > willing to fly and the miles per gallon you are achieving as a benefit. > I assume the whole LOP (other than a smooth engine) is to achieve fuel > efficiency. > > What am I missing? > > Bill DeRouchey > N939SB > > > > > > --- On *Sun, 8/23/09, Deems Davis //* wrote: > > > From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> > Subject: Re: RV10-List: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Date: Sunday, August 23, 2009, 8:22 AM > > <http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=deemsdavis@cox.net>> > > All of the LOP information is GREAT. Keep it coming !!!!!!! I have a > question: > > When leaning the engine, the 'old traditional / prior to gages' way > was to lean it until it begins to 'stumble' and then richen it up a > bit. When I lean using the EGT gages I notice the 'stumble' when the > 1st cylinder goes lean. If you continue to lean until all of the > remaining cylinders peak (LOP), What happens to the 'stumble' ??? > Does it even out / go way with the engine running smooth? Does it > persist? Since any changes in the engines smooth running are a > concern in flight, I'd appreciate learning what those of you that > are routinely running LOP are experiencing. > > Deems Davis N519PJ > http://deemsrv10.com/index.html > > gary wrote: > <http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=speckter@comcast.net>> > > > > Is there a danger with running too much over square? Dick > mentions 2" but I > > have been running more than that (2200 and 26")LOP. I have not > seen much > > info on running over square. > > > > Gary Specketer > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com > <http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com> > > [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com > <http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com>] > On Behalf Of richard sipp > > Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 11:57 PM > > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > <http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=rv10-list@matronics.com> > > Subject: Re: RV10-List: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning > > > <http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=rsipp@earthlink.net>> > > > > Tim: > > > > Great post as usual on your injector balancing experience. I had > very nearly the same experience and results with two minor > variations; a complete > > > > Airflow Performance system vs. your Silver Hawk and we started by > installing > > > > .026's in all cylinders and then balancing. I ran most of the > tests at 10-11 MSL and verified at the results at 7.5. Don R. felt > that at the lower > > > > power settings of around 50-60% the flow divider begins to be the > determining factor and by going to the smaller .026s the flow > divider is taken out of the equation. > > > > There was an interesting series of pictures and notes regarding > burned pistons (don't remember where I saw them) where the author > thought the cause > > > > was "rapid" mixture leaning used by LOP operators. He felt the > rapid rise in EGT was the cause. I disagree. GAMI recommends the > "big pull" from rich > > > > to LOP and then a finer adujustment to prevent spending more time > in the danger zone of peak to 100 rich of peak. Also with a rapid > initial mixture leaning I doubt the cylinder or piston temp will > increase before it cools from steady LOP operation. Further at <65% > I do not think you can do anything to the mixture that would harm or > overstress the engine. > > > > Regarding long range cruise I was happy to find that my engine > seems equally > > > > smooth at 2250 as at higher RPM. I see about a 1GPH reduction in > fuel flow with each 100 RPM reduction at full throttle settings and > there is very little airspeed loss as the prop is taking bigger bits > (sorta like overdrive). Charles Lindberg showed the P-38 pilots in > the South Pacific how > > > > to double their range by running "over square and lean". > Finally, to prevent the prop driving the engine during higher speed > descents I keep the RPM at least "2" oversquare below manifold > pressure. This is common practice with the big radials and it would > seem equally applicable to our engines. > > > > Dick Sipp > > N110DV 175 hours > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ======================= > <http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List>http://www.mat==================== > > > > <http://forums.matronics.com/> > > * > > > * ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Garmin G900X Users Group?
Date: Aug 23, 2009
From: "Robin Marks" <robin1(at)mrmoisture.com>
The blind leading the blind? Gary are you flying behind a G900X now? If so maybe we could talk offline to find out where each if us is confused (other than Garmin's poor documentation). Note: I believe Garmin specifically limited it's documentation to limit its liability. Robin From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of gary Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 3:12 PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Garmin G900X Users Group? Robin, if you want to start one, count me in. Gary Specketer ________________________________ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Robin Marks Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 11:55 AM Subject: RV10-List: Garmin G900X Users Group? Does anyone know of a Garmin Users Group? Ideally a G900X or G1000 users group? I have many (basic) questions about my avionics that don't seem to be covered by the 500+ page manual. Robin http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List http://forums.matronics.com http://www.matronics.com/contribution Checked by AVG - www.avg.com 08/23/09 06:18:00 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "richard sipp" <rsipp(at)earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning
Date: Aug 23, 2009
There are limits to "oversquare" operation on the power charts in the Lycoming operators manual. They vary with all the other engine parameters but the limits are higher than one would probably guess, several inches MP over RPM in hundreds in most cases. These are the hard to read two page charts and the limit is just a line and is easy to miss. My normal cruise is 55-65% power, 10.5-11.5 GPH and 160-165 KTAS. Dick Sipp ----- Original Message ----- From: "gary" <speckter(at)comcast.net> Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 8:07 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning > > Is there a danger with running too much over square? Dick mentions 2" but > I > have been running more than that (2200 and 26")LOP. I have not seen much > info on running over square. > > Gary Specketer > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of richard sipp > Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 11:57 PM > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: Re: RV10-List: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning > > > Tim: > > Great post as usual on your injector balancing experience. I had very > nearly the same experience and results with two minor variations; a > complete > > Airflow Performance system vs. your Silver Hawk and we started by > installing > > .026's in all cylinders and then balancing. I ran most of the tests at > 10-11 MSL and verified at the results at 7.5. Don R. felt that at the > lower > > power settings of around 50-60% the flow divider begins to be the > determining factor and by going to the smaller .026s the flow divider is > taken out of the equation. > > There was an interesting series of pictures and notes regarding burned > pistons (don't remember where I saw them) where the author thought the > cause > > was "rapid" mixture leaning used by LOP operators. He felt the rapid rise > in EGT was the cause. I disagree. GAMI recommends the "big pull" from > rich > > to LOP and then a finer adujustment to prevent spending more time in the > danger zone of peak to 100 rich of peak. Also with a rapid initial > mixture > leaning I doubt the cylinder or piston temp will increase before it cools > from steady LOP operation. Further at <65% I do not think you can do > anything to the mixture that would harm or overstress the engine. > > Regarding long range cruise I was happy to find that my engine seems > equally > > smooth at 2250 as at higher RPM. I see about a 1GPH reduction in fuel > flow > with each 100 RPM reduction at full throttle settings and there is very > little airspeed loss as the prop is taking bigger bits (sorta like > overdrive). Charles Lindberg showed the P-38 pilots in the South Pacific > how > > to double their range by running "over square and lean". Finally, to > prevent the prop driving the engine during higher speed descents I keep > the > RPM at least "2" oversquare below manifold pressure. This is common > practice with the big radials and it would seem equally applicable to our > engines. > > Dick Sipp > N110DV 175 hours > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 23, 2009
From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com>
Subject: Re: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning
Bill, Regarding the speeds, I don't know why Dave was only getting 164.5 statute mph, but my LOP cruise is typically way better than that, which is about 143kts, right? If I am way lean of peak, and/or very heavy loaded, I MAY get slowed down to 155-156kts TAS, but on plenty of trips I'm seeing speeds of 164-166kts at LOP cruise. If I fly ROP, I'd say most commonly I'll see 173-175kts, sometimes slower. I've found that between leaning variations, turbulence, altitudes flown, and loadings, that the speed can be all over the map, but I don't know that I've ever really seen constant enroute cruise figures of less than 152kts on my trips. So if I am getting, say 189-190 statue mph on many flights, and I'm generally burning 9.5-10.5 gph at my most commonly flown altitudes, I'm probably pushing right up near that same 19.1 statue mpg on many flights. There are times I'm a bit less, but loadings and the other factors don't always duplicate themselves. I'll tell you what though, there's no way that I'm not getting better efficiency than someone flying ROP. As Kelly pointed out, it's the temps, the cleanness, and all sorts of other things that are benefits too. I'd say that you will usually lose 6-10kts depending on many factors, such as how far you lean past peak. I usually just go for 25 LOP on the last cyl. to peak. Regarding flying ROP or at peak, like you are talking about, I tend to agree that if you're way down in power like at 65%, you're probably not going to hurt anything too bad. But, for those who are running 50-100 ROP, you probably want to do a bit of studying up. I don't have the numbers committed to memory, but there is a window at higher power settings where you really don't want to stay, and I think in order to stay out of it you really have to either fly WAY ROP, or go LOP. Again, don't quote me, but if you venture over 75% power, I'd avoid that range from maybe 125 to 0 ROP. (Can someone verify that? I've got docs but I'm not going to dig them up right this minute) So I'm not saying you're doing anything wrong, at the lower power levels you can get away with anything. But, I think you picked a pretty lowball datapoint from David if you're going to use his 164.5smph. Scott Schmidt and I both just flew together for 3.75 hours running LOP and we blew that speed away by at least 10kts for the whole trip, on something like 9.5 gph. He was lighter loaded than me and burned about 2 gallons less over the entire leg. So the point is, I don't think most people will give up enough speed to worry about it a whole lot. Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD Bill DeRouchey wrote: > I believe tuning the injector nozzles will create a smoother running > engine and that in itself has value. However, I have been mystified > during these conversations as to the value of running LOP vs fuel > economy. There was never enough data in the emails to get the whole > picture. The question I always had was how much speed are you willing to > loose to gain how much fuel efficiency? > > Thanks to Dave's pic of his panel and my own experience I was able to > put a picture together. > > The following numbers are in statute miles and the Density Altitude is > similar. If we assume that the top speed of our RV-10's is 205mph then > Dave is flying 20% (164.5smph) under max and achieving 18.6smpg while > leaned to approx 25deg LOP. An averaged flight in my plane is 6% under > max speed (193smph) achieving 19.1smpg while leaned to peak. My > definition of peak is when 3 cylinders drop. > > Typical panel setup for me is: WOT, 10-13K feet, 2380-2420rpm, > 10.1-10.3gph, lean to peak. > > These are only two datapoints. What are others achieving? And please > provide the whole picture - what is the percent under max speed you are > willing to fly and the miles per gallon you are achieving as a benefit. > I assume the whole LOP (other than a smooth engine) is to achieve fuel > efficiency. > > What am I missing? > > Bill DeRouchey > N939SB > > > > > > --- On *Sun, 8/23/09, Deems Davis //* wrote: > > > From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> > Subject: Re: RV10-List: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Date: Sunday, August 23, 2009, 8:22 AM > > <http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=deemsdavis@cox.net>> > > All of the LOP information is GREAT. Keep it coming !!!!!!! I have a > question: > > When leaning the engine, the 'old traditional / prior to gages' way > was to lean it until it begins to 'stumble' and then richen it up a > bit. When I lean using the EGT gages I notice the 'stumble' when the > 1st cylinder goes lean. If you continue to lean until all of the > remaining cylinders peak (LOP), What happens to the 'stumble' ??? > Does it even out / go way with the engine running smooth? Does it > persist? Since any changes in the engines smooth running are a > concern in flight, I'd appreciate learning what those of you that > are routinely running LOP are experiencing. > > Deems Davis N519PJ > http://deemsrv10.com/index.html > > gary wrote: > <http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=speckter@comcast.net>> > > > > Is there a danger with running too much over square? Dick > mentions 2" but I > > have been running more than that (2200 and 26")LOP. I have not > seen much > > info on running over square. > > > > Gary Specketer > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com > <http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com> > > [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com > <http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com>] > On Behalf Of richard sipp > > Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 11:57 PM > > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > <http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=rv10-list@matronics.com> > > Subject: Re: RV10-List: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning > > > <http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=rsipp@earthlink.net>> > > > > Tim: > > > > Great post as usual on your injector balancing experience. I had > very nearly the same experience and results with two minor > variations; a complete > > > > Airflow Performance system vs. your Silver Hawk and we started by > installing > > > > .026's in all cylinders and then balancing. I ran most of the > tests at 10-11 MSL and verified at the results at 7.5. Don R. felt > that at the lower > > > > power settings of around 50-60% the flow divider begins to be the > determining factor and by going to the smaller .026s the flow > divider is taken out of the equation. > > > > There was an interesting series of pictures and notes regarding > burned pistons (don't remember where I saw them) where the author > thought the cause > > > > was "rapid" mixture leaning used by LOP operators. He felt the > rapid rise in EGT was the cause. I disagree. GAMI recommends the > "big pull" from rich > > > > to LOP and then a finer adujustment to prevent spending more time > in the danger zone of peak to 100 rich of peak. Also with a rapid > initial mixture leaning I doubt the cylinder or piston temp will > increase before it cools from steady LOP operation. Further at <65% > I do not think you can do anything to the mixture that would harm or > overstress the engine. > > > > Regarding long range cruise I was happy to find that my engine > seems equally > > > > smooth at 2250 as at higher RPM. I see about a 1GPH reduction in > fuel flow with each 100 RPM reduction at full throttle settings and > there is very little airspeed loss as the prop is taking bigger bits > (sorta like overdrive). Charles Lindberg showed the P-38 pilots in > the South Pacific how > > > > to double their range by running "over square and lean". > Finally, to prevent the prop driving the engine during higher speed > descents I keep the RPM at least "2" oversquare below manifold > pressure. This is common practice with the big radials and it would > seem equally applicable to our engines. > > > > Dick Sipp > > N110DV 175 hours > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ======================= > <http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List>http://www.mat==================== > > > > <http://forums.matronics.com/> > > * > > > * ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007(at)cox.net>
Subject: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning
Date: Aug 23, 2009
I was not using WOT at 10000 MSL. DA was 14000+. I don't know the weight but we had OSH baggage and camping gear. I typically get about 150KTAS at about 8.5-9 gph. IIRC TAS is affected about 2 mph per 100 pounds gross weight change. My numbers were from pictures just after departing OSH which would mean higher gross weight rather than later in the flight. 36 gals burned in the four hour flight to Tulsa after an OSH taxi and number 6 IFR departure off of R09. After having flown for so many years at slower ground speeds 150KTAS GS or better seems enough. Of course if headwinds are involved I may push the power lever forward but avoiding a fuel stop also figures into the calculation. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tim Olson Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 6:54 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning Bill, Regarding the speeds, I don't know why Dave was only getting 164.5 statute mph, but my LOP cruise is typically way better than that, which is about 143kts, right? If I am way lean of peak, and/or very heavy loaded, I MAY get slowed down to 155-156kts TAS, but on plenty of trips I'm seeing speeds of 164-166kts at LOP cruise. If I fly ROP, I'd say most commonly I'll see 173-175kts, sometimes slower. I've found that between leaning variations, turbulence, altitudes flown, and loadings, that the speed can be all over the map, but I don't know that I've ever really seen constant enroute cruise figures of less than 152kts on my trips. So if I am getting, say 189-190 statue mph on many flights, and I'm generally burning 9.5-10.5 gph at my most commonly flown altitudes, I'm probably pushing right up near that same 19.1 statue mpg on many flights. There are times I'm a bit less, but loadings and the other factors don't always duplicate themselves. I'll tell you what though, there's no way that I'm not getting better efficiency than someone flying ROP. As Kelly pointed out, it's the temps, the cleanness, and all sorts of other things that are benefits too. I'd say that you will usually lose 6-10kts depending on many factors, such as how far you lean past peak. I usually just go for 25 LOP on the last cyl. to peak. Regarding flying ROP or at peak, like you are talking about, I tend to agree that if you're way down in power like at 65%, you're probably not going to hurt anything too bad. But, for those who are running 50-100 ROP, you probably want to do a bit of studying up. I don't have the numbers committed to memory, but there is a window at higher power settings where you really don't want to stay, and I think in order to stay out of it you really have to either fly WAY ROP, or go LOP. Again, don't quote me, but if you venture over 75% power, I'd avoid that range from maybe 125 to 0 ROP. (Can someone verify that? I've got docs but I'm not going to dig them up right this minute) So I'm not saying you're doing anything wrong, at the lower power levels you can get away with anything. But, I think you picked a pretty lowball datapoint from David if you're going to use his 164.5smph. Scott Schmidt and I both just flew together for 3.75 hours running LOP and we blew that speed away by at least 10kts for the whole trip, on something like 9.5 gph. He was lighter loaded than me and burned about 2 gallons less over the entire leg. So the point is, I don't think most people will give up enough speed to worry about it a whole lot. Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD Bill DeRouchey wrote: > I believe tuning the injector nozzles will create a smoother running > engine and that in itself has value. However, I have been mystified > during these conversations as to the value of running LOP vs fuel > economy. There was never enough data in the emails to get the whole > picture. The question I always had was how much speed are you willing > to loose to gain how much fuel efficiency? > > Thanks to Dave's pic of his panel and my own experience I was able to > put a picture together. > > The following numbers are in statute miles and the Density Altitude is > similar. If we assume that the top speed of our RV-10's is 205mph then > Dave is flying 20% (164.5smph) under max and achieving 18.6smpg while > leaned to approx 25deg LOP. An averaged flight in my plane is 6% under > max speed (193smph) achieving 19.1smpg while leaned to peak. My > definition of peak is when 3 cylinders drop. > > Typical panel setup for me is: WOT, 10-13K feet, 2380-2420rpm, > 10.1-10.3gph, lean to peak. > > These are only two datapoints. What are others achieving? And please > provide the whole picture - what is the percent under max speed you > are willing to fly and the miles per gallon you are achieving as a benefit. > I assume the whole LOP (other than a smooth engine) is to achieve fuel > efficiency. > > What am I missing? > > Bill DeRouchey > N939SB > > > > > > --- On *Sun, 8/23/09, Deems Davis //* wrote: > > > From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> > Subject: Re: RV10-List: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Date: Sunday, August 23, 2009, 8:22 AM > > <http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=deemsdavis@cox.net>> > > All of the LOP information is GREAT. Keep it coming !!!!!!! I have a > question: > > When leaning the engine, the 'old traditional / prior to gages' way > was to lean it until it begins to 'stumble' and then richen it up a > bit. When I lean using the EGT gages I notice the 'stumble' when the > 1st cylinder goes lean. If you continue to lean until all of the > remaining cylinders peak (LOP), What happens to the 'stumble' ??? > Does it even out / go way with the engine running smooth? Does it > persist? Since any changes in the engines smooth running are a > concern in flight, I'd appreciate learning what those of you that > are routinely running LOP are experiencing. > > Deems Davis N519PJ > http://deemsrv10.com/index.html > > gary wrote: > <http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=speckter@comcast.net>> > > > > Is there a danger with running too much over square? Dick > mentions 2" but I > > have been running more than that (2200 and 26")LOP. I have not > seen much > > info on running over square. > > > > Gary Specketer > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com > <http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=owner-rv10-list-server@matroni cs.com> > > [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com > <http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=owner-rv10-list-server@matroni cs.com>] > On Behalf Of richard sipp > > Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 11:57 PM > > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > <http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=rv10-list@matronics.com> > > Subject: Re: RV10-List: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning > > > <http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=rsipp@earthlink.net>> > > > > Tim: > > > > Great post as usual on your injector balancing experience. I had > very nearly the same experience and results with two minor > variations; a complete > > > > Airflow Performance system vs. your Silver Hawk and we started by > installing > > > > .026's in all cylinders and then balancing. I ran most of the > tests at 10-11 MSL and verified at the results at 7.5. Don R. felt > that at the lower > > > > power settings of around 50-60% the flow divider begins to be the > determining factor and by going to the smaller .026s the flow > divider is taken out of the equation. > > > > There was an interesting series of pictures and notes regarding > burned pistons (don't remember where I saw them) where the author > thought the cause > > > > was "rapid" mixture leaning used by LOP operators. He felt the > rapid rise in EGT was the cause. I disagree. GAMI recommends the > "big pull" from rich > > > > to LOP and then a finer adujustment to prevent spending more time > in the danger zone of peak to 100 rich of peak. Also with a rapid > initial mixture leaning I doubt the cylinder or piston temp will > increase before it cools from steady LOP operation. Further at <65% > I do not think you can do anything to the mixture that would harm or > overstress the engine. > > > > Regarding long range cruise I was happy to find that my engine > seems equally > > > > smooth at 2250 as at higher RPM. I see about a 1GPH reduction in > fuel flow with each 100 RPM reduction at full throttle settings and > there is very little airspeed loss as the prop is taking bigger bits > (sorta like overdrive). Charles Lindberg showed the P-38 pilots in > the South Pacific how > > > > to double their range by running "over square and lean". > Finally, to prevent the prop driving the engine during higher speed > descents I keep the RPM at least "2" oversquare below manifold > pressure. This is common practice with the big radials and it would > seem equally applicable to our engines. > > > > Dick Sipp > > N110DV 175 hours > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ======================= > > <http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List>http://www.mat========= > ========== > > > > <http://forums.matronics.com/> > > * > > > * ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: RV-10 trio pitch servo install
From: "ddnebert" <doug(at)mapcontext.com>
Date: Aug 23, 2009
Trio has a bracket, parts, and instructions for the wing leveler in the RV-10, but no plans or parts yet for the pitch servo. After discussing with a number of builders, the addition of a pitch servo (at such a reasonable price - $750 - controlled by the MGL Odyssey EFIS) was a good design idea. It was also something I could do now. I'll order another servo for roll later. I contacted Trio and an individual who had built and mounted a pitch servo in a -10, and took pictures of it, and built a reinforced tray that is mounted on the aft end of the battery and elevator bellcrank support platform. They suggested I use whatever parts I could from the wing leveler kit and fashion a reinforced tray. So, I fashioned a 6x7 inch tray from the leftover cutout of the baggage door, cut lengths of 3/4-in angle that I bought at the fly market, and mounted them facing upward for clearance. Drilled, deburred and riveted the angle to the sheet. Lined up the holes to connect the tray to the battery platform - three holes for #8 screws. Marked and drilled six holes to suit the hardware supplied with the servo bracket to mount the servo to the tray (bolt, washer, and lock nut). I mounted the servo tray and it is very stiffly in-place. I attached the servo arm to the wheel with screws to allow for motion at the top of the arc, detents fore and aft, center straight up. Likewise, I positioned the elevator bellcrank arm near-neutral (also vertical) then drilled a hole for a #3 bolt through the arm to hold the servo control connection. Looking around the shop, I found a hexagonal 6-1/2" threaded rod that accommodated the rod ends and nuts supplied with the leveler kit (Vans VA 256) which was the perfect length. Tightened up the rod end nuts, and used three washers between the arms and the rod end for clearance, otherwise keeping the arm connection design as pictured for the leveler servo. Bolted the battery platform back to the ribs. Log entry: http://websites.expercraft.com/douglasn/index.php?q=log_entry&log_id=40960 and pictures: http://websites.expercraft.com/douglasn/images/3368053714a91f7a4158b3.jpg http://websites.expercraft.com/douglasn/images/21209592804a91f7a41c679.jpg -------- RV-10 Builder #40546 Tail mostly done, wings complete, middle of SB fuse Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=259232#259232 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Steven DiNieri" <capsteve(at)iflyrv10.com>
Subject: Re: nose fork
Date: Aug 24, 2009
Dave, I powdercoated mine and it came out nice. it didn't hurt the bushings at all. steve From: David McNeill Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 1:33 PM Subject: RV10-List: nose fork Has anyone painted/treated the fork as supplied by Vans? ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Sheldon Olesen <saolesen(at)sirentel.net>
Subject: Power point presentation on LOP
Date: Aug 24, 2009
If anyone is interested there is a power point presentation by one of the GAMI guys on LOP operations. It details where the problem ROP and LOP temps are (the RED Box). The List won't accept the format so email me off list for a copy. Sheldon Olesen N475PV 106 hours ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 24, 2009
From: Michael Baldwin <michaelbaldwin7475(at)sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...?
No photo - but I think we had a drawing From Airflow that I can dig out and scan It's at the airport so may take a few days to get back to you Later Mike --- On Fri, 8/21/09, pilotdds(at)aol.com wrote: From: pilotdds(at)aol.com <pilotdds(at)aol.com> Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...? Date: Friday, August 21, 2009, 5:10 PM Mike do you have any photos of your mods to the oil cooler box? -----Original Message----- From: Michael Baldwin <michaelbaldwin7475(at)sbcglobal.net> Sent: Fri, Aug 21, 2009 2:03 pm Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...? We put the Airflow-2008X on our RV-10 since our oil temps where higher th an we liked And saw a-10 - 20-degree F drop as a result We also installed-a baffle that splits the air flow in the Van's standard box per recommendation from Airflow (these guys had a lot of good experien ce with the RV-10 people) You do have to modify Van's oil cooler-box to bolt the 2008X on inplace o f the standard cooler, but it can be done.- Basically-you have to turn the cooler 90 degrees and fold out the vertical sides of the box, drill a f ew holes and bolt on.- Actually pretty simple change.- I felt it was wo rth - High oil temps for us was only during summer hot days coupled with-slow f light conditions 120 -- 150 mph range. if you keep the speed up to 160 or better its usually ok Example would be 90-degree day and slow flight around the-pattern or si ght seeing low and slow the temp would get up to 230 F.- Now with larger cooler it only hits 210 F.- Our 6 position CHT numbers have always been 3 50 or lower regarding engine temp, so the cowling / baffling seams tight an d working good. The slow flght condition appears to be more of the issue.- I would bet a cowl flap right under the cooler would-also work, be interested to hear i f any one has done that yet.- - Mike Baldwin--(see add below ) - - Engine Parts---Oil Coolers---Airflow Systems X-SERIES OIL COOLERS BY AIRFLOW SYSTEM The first new aircraft oil cooler design in 50 years. Computer modeling and flight testing have been used to develop coolers that deliver significantl y lower oil temps with no increase in oil cooler View more details 08-06154 2006X AIRFLOW OIL COOLER EXPMT $432.00 08-06155 2008X AIRFLOW OIL COOLER EXPMT $493.00 - - --- On Fri, 8/21/09, Don McDonald wrote: From: Don McDonald <building_partner(at)yahoo.com> Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...? Date: Friday, August 21, 2009, 1:49 AM Ditto on the unit from Alex.... with the exception of the reduction in cool ing... certainly NOT 20%.... considering 200 degrees, we'd be talking about a 40 degree reduction.- Plan on a reduction of between 5 and 15. Don McDonald --- On Thu, 8/20/09, AirMike wrote: From: AirMike <Mikeabel(at)Pacbell.net> Subject: RV10-List: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...? Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 10:16 PM I do not know about Van's, but Alex- DeDominicis (Aviation tech products) sells one that has the identical dimensions as Van's unit for the 10 and su pposedly has 20% better cooling. Alex is a good guy and with the difference from the cost of the Van's product - it was about $100 more. Seems to work fine. -------- OSH '09 or Bust (busted) be there someday Q/B Kit - end game Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=258936#258936<=- - - - - - The RV10-List tp://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List" target =_blank>http://www.matr - - - - - - - - - - &nbs;--> h get=_blank rel=nofollow>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List =nofollow>http://forums.matronics.com blank rel=nofollow>http://www.matronics.com/contribution ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 24, 2009
From: Linn Walters <pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Power point presentation on LOP
I'm interested. Thanks, Linn Sheldon Olesen wrote: > > If anyone is interested there is a power point presentation by one of > the GAMI guys on LOP operations. It details where the problem ROP and > LOP temps are (the RED Box). The List won't accept the format so > email me off list for a copy. > > > Sheldon Olesen > N475PV 106 hours > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Power point presentation on LOP
Date: Aug 24, 2009
From: "John Cox" <johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com>
The powerpoint presentation on Tim's site would be great! Taking the chance that I might be out of line with Tim and many of you (What's new), I would like to point out one idea for consideration. FAR 43, Appendix D has as its last entry (j) as a catch all. You each might ask your DAR if not doing Mag Timing at a Conditional is appropriate or to be taken only cautiously before moving ahead. I have been instructed that to maintain the TCDS on a Lycoming engine, it is the responsibility of the repairman, mechanic to confirm the ignition system is providing fire at the correct number of degrees from TDC. Almost all engines have one systems a little off note. Klaus might have a perspective on this idea. Some might assume it is the RV-10 owner's responsibility to confirm correct ignition event prior to LOP ops or injector balancing ;-) I do not subscribe to 10:1 compression as introducing a problem to correctly maintained engines. Some people love 8.7:1. A TN (turbo-normalized) GAMI engine does just fine when all the musical instruments are playing the same sheet of music at the same timing i.e. Cirrus G3. On a separate note, I hope a few of you will join me in November as Don graduates a handful of us in his Airflow Performance FI class. It is held in beautiful Spartanburg, just after the passing of the '09 hurricane season. Running LOP and fuel injector balancing begins with the perception that all of the concentric circles are aligned by you the technician. Compression, Spark, Valve movement, Atmospherics (density of air mass/temp/humidity) and the correct Air:Fuel ratio (Peak Stoichiometric). As Deem's asked to bring it on, Kelly responded with some sage advice. There is good stuff there... Saving money, less carbon footprint and knowledge of your respective system. Sheldon you are welcome to send it my way. John -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Sheldon Olesen Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 6:50 AM Subject: RV10-List: Power point presentation on LOP If anyone is interested there is a power point presentation by one of the GAMI guys on LOP operations. It details where the problem ROP and LOP temps are (the RED Box). The List won't accept the format so email me off list for a copy. Sheldon Olesen N475PV 106 hours ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Sheldon Olesen <saolesen(at)sirentel.net>
Subject: If you didn't get the power point
Date: Aug 24, 2009
I have sent the power point presentation to every one who requested one. If you wanted one and didn't get it, I'm sorry. I used "Reply" on some some emails and and the list rejected them again. I deleted the messages as I sent them so I don't know who didn't get them. Send a new email and I'll get it to you. Sheldon Olesen N475PV ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Question on Control Cables & FAB
From: "jayb" <jaybrinkmeyer(at)yahoo.com>
Date: Aug 24, 2009
FF3-2 (rev0): What torque to set for AN316-7R nuts? These are used to hold the various control cables to their respective mounting brackets. FF-FAB Figure 2: "Securing the Control Cable" shows the alt air cable as "route to panel". Where have others routed it through the firewall? Any photos? Thanks in advance to anyone who responds... Regards, Jay Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=259350#259350 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...?
Date: Aug 24, 2009
From: pilotdds(at)aol.com
thanks -----Original Message----- From: Michael Baldwin <michaelbaldwin7475(at)sbcglobal.net> Sent: Mon, Aug 24, 2009 7:13 am Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...? No photo - but I think we had a drawing >From Airflow that I can dig out and scan It's at the airport so may take a few days to get back to you Later Mike --- On Fri, 8/21/09, pilotdds(at)aol.com wrote: From: pilotdds(at)aol.com <pilotdds(at)aol.com> Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...? Date: Friday, August 21, 2009, 5:10 PM Mike do you have any photos of your mods to the oil cooler box? -----Original Message----- From: Michael Baldwin <michaelbaldwin7475(at)sbcglobal.net> Sent: Fri, Aug 21, 2009 2:03 pm Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...? We put the Airflow?2008X on our RV-10 since our oil temps where higher than we liked And saw a?10 - 20?degree F drop as a result We also installed?a baffle that splits the air flow in the Van's standard box per recommendation from Airflow (these guys had a lot of good experience with the RV-10 people) You do have to modify Van's oil cooler?box to bolt the 2008X on inplace of the standard cooler, but it can be done.? Basically?you have to turn the cooler 90 degrees and fold out the vertical sides of the box, drill a few holes and bolt on.? Actually pretty simple change.? I felt it was worth ? High oil temps for us was only during summer hot days coupled with?slow flight conditions 120 -? 150 mph range. if you keep the speed up to 160 or better its usually ok Example would be 90?degree day and slow flight around the?pattern or sight seeing low and slow the temp would get up to 230 F.? Now with larger cooler it only hits 210 F.? Our 6 position CHT numbers have always been 350 or lower regarding engine temp, so the cowling / baffling seams tight and working good. The slow flght condition appears to be more of the issue.? I would bet a cowl flap right under the cooler would?also work, be interested to hear if any one has done that yet.? ? Mike Baldwin??(see add below ) ? ? Engine Parts?-?Oil Coolers?-?Airflow Systems X-SERIES OIL COOLERS BY AIRFLOW SYSTEM The first new aircraft oil cooler design in 50 years. Computer modeling and flight testing have been used to develop coolers that deliver significantly lower oil temps with no increase in oil cooler View more details 08-06154 2006X AIRFLOW OIL COOLER EXPMT $432.00 08-06155 2008X AIRFLOW OIL COOLER EXPMT $493.00 ? ? --- On Fri, 8/21/09, Don McDonald wrote: From: Don McDonald <building_partner(at)yahoo.com> Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...? Date: Friday, August 21, 2009, 1:49 AM Ditto on the unit from Alex.... with the exception of the reduction in cooling... certainly NOT 20%.... considering 200 degrees, we'd be talking about a 40 degree reduction.? Plan on a reduction of between 5 and 15. Don McDonald --- On Thu, 8/20/09, AirMike wrote: From: AirMike <Mikeabel(at)Pacbell.net> Subject: RV10-List: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...? Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 10:16 PM I do not know about Van's, but Alex? DeDominicis (Aviation tech products)sells one that has the identical dimensions as Van's unit for the 10 and supposedly has 20% better cooling. Alex is a good guy and with the difference from the cost of the Van's product - it was about $100 more. Seems to work fine. -------- OSH '09 or Bust (busted) be there someday Q/B Kit - end game Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=258936#258936<=? ? ? ? ? - The RV10-List tp://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List" target=_blank>http://www.matr ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? &nbs;--> h get=_blank rel=nofollow>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List =nofollow>http://forums.matronics.com blank rel=nofollow>http://www.matronics.com/contribution get=_blank rel=nofollow>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List =nofollow>http://forums.matronics.com blank rel=nofollow>http://www.matronics.com/contribution ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 24, 2009
Subject: Re: Power point presentation on LOP
From: Kelly McMullen <apilot2(at)gmail.com>
Yes, checking mag timing is a required task for an A&P/IA on a certified plane for 100 hour or annual. As I understand it, a repairman doing condition inspection must develop a checklist equal to or in greater depth than Part 43 Appendix D, so I believe ignition timing should be a requirement. That said, the TIO540 in Mooney TLS/Bravo is one of the most difficult engines around to run LOP. Symptoms indicate it is either the pressurized Slick mags, or the combustion chamber design. Some will run fine LOP, including one I know of, that as soon as one of the Slick mags was overhauled, would no longer run LOP at all. On that engine the mags often require overhaul in less than 500 hours. They also tend to tear up exhaust systems when run LOP. Don't understand that either, just what owners have experienced. The Lycoming IO-540 is a very different engine than the IO550 Continental the Cirrus operates with, and stock compression is 8.5:1. The TCM runs fine LOP. Not all Lyc IO-540s will. On Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 9:20 AM, John Cox wrote: > ;-) I do not subscribe to 10:1 compression as introducing a problem to > correctly maintained engines. Some people love 8.7:1. A TN > (turbo-normalized) GAMI engine does just fine when all the musical > instruments are playing the same sheet of music at the same timing i.e. > Cirrus G3. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 24, 2009
From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net>
Subject: Airflow oil cooler splitter/diffuser pics (kinda)
I found the paper that came with the Airflow oil cooler 'splitter' at the hangar today. I've scanned it and am attaching it to this message. It's got a couple of pictures of it installed. Deems Davis N519PJ http://deemsrv10.com/index.html ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 24, 2009
From: Kelly McMullen <kellym(at)aviating.com>
Subject: Wanted--Bent whip Com antenna
I would like to find a used or uninstalled/not needed Comant CI-122 or equivalent bent whip com antenna. I have both a used Comant CI-121 antenna, and a Mooney "7" style antenna(also used on some Pipers) that I can offer in partial trade or whatever deal might be possible. Kelly McMullen RV-10 under construction Mooney M20E ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "gary" <speckter(at)comcast.net>
Subject: Power point presentation on LOP
Date: Aug 24, 2009
Speaking of condition inspections, does any one have a good checklist? I have one I made up but it might be nice to cross check it. Gary Specketer -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kelly McMullen Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 4:27 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Power point presentation on LOP Yes, checking mag timing is a required task for an A&P/IA on a certified plane for 100 hour or annual. As I understand it, a repairman doing condition inspection must develop a checklist equal to or in greater depth than Part 43 Appendix D, so I believe ignition timing should be a requirement. That said, the TIO540 in Mooney TLS/Bravo is one of the most difficult engines around to run LOP. Symptoms indicate it is either the pressurized Slick mags, or the combustion chamber design. Some will run fine LOP, including one I know of, that as soon as one of the Slick mags was overhauled, would no longer run LOP at all. On that engine the mags often require overhaul in less than 500 hours. They also tend to tear up exhaust systems when run LOP. Don't understand that either, just what owners have experienced. The Lycoming IO-540 is a very different engine than the IO550 Continental the Cirrus operates with, and stock compression is 8.5:1. The TCM runs fine LOP. Not all Lyc IO-540s will. On Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 9:20 AM, John Cox wrote: > ;-) I do not subscribe to 10:1 compression as introducing a problem to > correctly maintained engines. Some people love 8.7:1. A TN > (turbo-normalized) GAMI engine does just fine when all the musical > instruments are playing the same sheet of music at the same timing i.e. > Cirrus G3. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 25, 2009
From: Kelly McMullen <kellym(at)aviating.com>
Subject: Re: Leaning for Climb, LOP ppt, and more
APS generally recommends that you note whatever your sea-level EGT is for takeoff, if possible, and use that value for leaning in the climb. If not possible, they suggest 1250-1300 or 200 degrees rich of your normal 75% cruise peak EGT. Like you, I prefer to stay between 1200-1250, but don't get excited if it goes to 1275 initially on an adjustment. You don't need to obsess about precision, just keep it ballparked with 50 degrees or so of your target. Tim Olson wrote: > > A quick note on leaning during climb. > As many of you know, when you takeoff at altitude, especially over > 5,000' of altitude, you will need to lean to get the proper takeoff > power. A trick I learned a while back is that during climb, all the way > up, you can lean to about 1225 degrees EGT, and if you maintain that > temp your engine should be roughly leaned appropriately for climb. If > you go full rich and try to climb to 8,000-10,000', your EGT's will be > too low and you won't be making much power. In addition, I've worked > with one person who had a Carbon Monoxide issue, and when I asked what > the EGT's were, they sounded very low. By leaning out the engine a bit > and raising the EGT's, the CO problem went away. So leaning is very > important during cruise and climb. > > > I did update my LOP Write-up at > http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/upgrades/20090822/index.html > to add some additional info near the bottom, including the above. > I also put in an "Advanced Pilot Seminar" on leaning link at the bottom, > and a link to a .pdf version of the ppt that Sheldon had. > > > One other quick note.... > I did get a trip write-up done from my latest travels to Utah, > Oregon, and Idaho. Might be boring for you, but it was a > really interesting trip in some respects. > http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/flights/20090819/index.html > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 25, 2009
From: Linn Walters <pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Leaning for Climb, LOP ppt, and more
The only comment I can make is that a specific EGT number will almost always (sometimes we get lucky) work different on different installations. The biggest issue in climbing is to prevent cooking the cylinders. Many 'big' engines use the rich fuel mixture as a cooling aid, and again, installation makes a difference. I always lean ..... to prevent lead buildup in the plugs ..... but CHT drives how much. Get the engine up to operating temp, and then do a T&G and climb like you want ..... and lean using CHTs and then note the EGTs to establish your own number. The CHTs are slow to react to changes in power, so be careful. Linn Tim Olson wrote: > > A quick note on leaning during climb. > As many of you know, when you takeoff at altitude, especially over > 5,000' of altitude, you will need to lean to get the proper takeoff > power. A trick I learned a while back is that during climb, all the way > up, you can lean to about 1225 degrees EGT, and if you maintain that > temp your engine should be roughly leaned appropriately for climb. If > you go full rich and try to climb to 8,000-10,000', your EGT's will be > too low and you won't be making much power. In addition, I've worked > with one person who had a Carbon Monoxide issue, and when I asked what > the EGT's were, they sounded very low. By leaning out the engine a bit > and raising the EGT's, the CO problem went away. So leaning is very > important during cruise and climb. > > > I did update my LOP Write-up at > http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/upgrades/20090822/index.html > to add some additional info near the bottom, including the above. > I also put in an "Advanced Pilot Seminar" on leaning link at the bottom, > and a link to a .pdf version of the ppt that Sheldon had. > > > One other quick note.... > I did get a trip write-up done from my latest travels to Utah, > Oregon, and Idaho. Might be boring for you, but it was a > really interesting trip in some respects. > http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/flights/20090819/index.html > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 25, 2009
From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net>
Subject: Airflow Oil Box Splitter
For further information about the Oil box splitter, as well as improved performance Oil coolers and other products. I encourage people to contact: William F. Genevro Managing Director 949-218-9701 @ Airflow Systems directly. Bill has spent a LOT of time researching Oil temps and associated issues, speaking with many RV10 builders and has a large knowledge base from which he's developed these solutions. He's easy to talk to. The oil splitter kits are available directly from him for $49. And are free to those who buy one of his oil coolers. Deems Davis N519PJ http://deemsrv10.com/index.html ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
Date: Aug 25, 2009
Subject: Airflow Oil Box Splitter
Thanks for this info Deems. I'll have to check with Alex D and find out why this wasn't included when I got my 2006X from him. Michael -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Deems Davis Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:14 AM Subject: RV10-List: Airflow Oil Box Splitter For further information about the Oil box splitter, as well as improved performance Oil coolers and other products. I encourage people to contact: William F. Genevro Managing Director 949-218-9701 @ Airflow Systems directly. Bill has spent a LOT of time researching Oil temps and associated issues, speaking with many RV10 builders and has a large knowledge base from which he's developed these solutions. He's easy to talk to. The oil splitter kits are available directly from him for $49. And are free to those who buy one of his oil coolers. Deems Davis N519PJ http://deemsrv10.com/index.html ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Richard Martin" <martin(at)gbonline.com>
Subject: Re: RV8-List: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...?
Date: Aug 20, 2009
When I built my RV8, I attempted to use the SW cooler recommended by vans, however it was inadequate. Upon advice of Monty Barrette, and Dave Anders (still the fastest RV) I obtained a Niagara/Harrison 10 cooler and mounted it on the rear baffle behind cyl 4 and tilted it down approximately 35 degrees (tilt as much as possible without contacting engine mount) (it will be necessary to remove some metal from the flange on the cooler to prevent contact with engine mount tube). This set up has proven to be excellent providing good cooling in all temperatures up to 95 degrees outside air including the Air Venture races when I run at 100 percent of power at low altitude for over 2 hours (2700 rpm, 27-29 inch manifold pressure) average indicated airspeeds are 220-235mph depending on OAT. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matt Dralle" <dralle(at)matronics.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 10:08 PM Subject: RV8-List: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...? > --> RV8-List message posted by: Matt Dralle > > > Hey, what size oil cooler to the RV-10's use? Is it the same on on > the -7's and -8's? "Oil Cooler II". Or, do they use a larger one? > > I've got a SW10610R for my IO-390 on the RV-8 which is a monster sized > cooler. The stock "FF-709" mounting bracket is way too small. Does Van's > have a larger one available? What's used on the RV-10? > > I guess that I could make one, but I'd rather Van's CNC punch did, if you > know what I mean...? > > Thanks! > > Matt Dralle > RV-8 #82880 N998RV > http://www.mykitlog.com/dralle > FWF > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 25, 2009
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Re: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...?
Thanks for the feedback Richard. Do you have some pictures of your installation you could post to the Lists? BTW, your computer clock is 5 days behind. Matt Dralle RV-8 #82880 N998RV <http://www.mykitlog.com/dralle>http://www.mykitlog.com/dralle FWF At 08:33 AM 8/20/2009 Thursday, you wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "Richard Martin" > >When I built my RV8, I attempted to use the SW cooler recommended by vans, however it was inadequate. Upon advice of Monty Barrette, and Dave Anders (still the fastest RV) I obtained a Niagara/Harrison 10 cooler and mounted it on the rear baffle behind cyl 4 and tilted it down approximately 35 degrees (tilt as much as possible without contacting engine mount) (it will be necessary to remove some metal from the flange on the cooler to prevent contact with engine mount tube). This set up has proven to be excellent providing good cooling in all temperatures up to 95 degrees outside air including the Air Venture races when I run at 100 percent of power at low altitude for over 2 hours (2700 rpm, 27-29 inch manifold pressure) average indicated airspeeds are 220-235mph depending on OAT. >----- Original Message ----- From: "Matt Dralle" <dralle(at)matronics.com> >To: ; ; >Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 10:08 PM >Subject: RV8-List: Oil Cooler Size On RV-10...? > > >>--> RV8-List message posted by: Matt Dralle >> >> >>Hey, what size oil cooler to the RV-10's use? Is it the same on on the -7's and -8's? "Oil Cooler II". Or, do they use a larger one? >> >>I've got a SW10610R for my IO-390 on the RV-8 which is a monster sized cooler. The stock "FF-709" mounting bracket is way too small. Does Van's have a larger one available? What's used on the RV-10? >> >>I guess that I could make one, but I'd rather Van's CNC punch did, if you know what I mean...? >> >>Thanks! >> >>Matt Dralle >>RV-8 #82880 N998RV >>http://www.mykitlog.com/dralle >>FWF ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 25, 2009
Subject: Re: Builders/owners in the SF Bay Area?
From: Chris Colohan <rv10(at)colohan.com>
Wow, what a nice response I got! FYI -- I swung by Bob's house on Sunday, since he was the closest to where I live. Very impressive project. I am now pretty convinced that I want to build one of my own. Time to start working harder on the finances... ;-) Chris On Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 4:01 PM, Chris Colohan wrote: > Hi there! > I'm trying to decide whether or not I want to jump into the pool and start > building an rv-10. (Step 2: figure out if I can actually afford it.) > Before I make that leap, I thought it might be a good idea to take a look > at the finished product, and to perhaps help out with some building tasks to > make sure it is really the kind of thing I'd like to spend several years > doing. :-) > > So, I'm asking: > > 1. Is there anyone with a finished (or nearly finished) rv-10 in the Bay > Area (or within a 100nm flight or so and near an airport) who might be > interested in showing off their work? > > 2. Is there anyone working on a plane who might find a second pair of > somewhat-handy hands useful? (I hear offering to hold a bucking bar is a > good thing -- but I've never set real rivets, only pop rivets, so I can't > offer loads of experience.) > > 3. Has anyone on this list nearly finished and have a good estimate of > what the finished product cost to build? I fear that the estimates on Van's > site might be hopelessly optimistic, and seeing some actual numbers might > improve my confidence in my building decision. > > I tried heading up to Golden West to see all the planes, but the Cessna I > rented failed a mag check (and refused to clear) after waiting 30 minutes > for an IFR release. (Urk.) > > Thanks! > > Chris > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Cumins" <jcumins(at)jcis.net>
Subject: Leaning for Climb, LOP ppt, and more
Date: Aug 25, 2009
I do this every time I fly. Especially at take off at high alt airports it works great. You will be amazed how much more power is available with this leaning procedure. The Saratoga sea level egt is right at 1300 so I use 1250 to 1300 for climb egt. John G. Cumins President JC'S Interactive Systems 2499 B1 Martin Rd Fairfield Ca 94533 707-425-7100 707-425-7576 Fax Your Total Technology Solution Provider -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kelly McMullen Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:54 AM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Leaning for Climb, LOP ppt, and more APS generally recommends that you note whatever your sea-level EGT is for takeoff, if possible, and use that value for leaning in the climb. If not possible, they suggest 1250-1300 or 200 degrees rich of your normal 75% cruise peak EGT. Like you, I prefer to stay between 1200-1250, but don't get excited if it goes to 1275 initially on an adjustment. You don't need to obsess about precision, just keep it ballparked with 50 degrees or so of your target. Tim Olson wrote: > > A quick note on leaning during climb. > As many of you know, when you takeoff at altitude, especially over > 5,000' of altitude, you will need to lean to get the proper takeoff > power. A trick I learned a while back is that during climb, all the way > up, you can lean to about 1225 degrees EGT, and if you maintain that > temp your engine should be roughly leaned appropriately for climb. If > you go full rich and try to climb to 8,000-10,000', your EGT's will be > too low and you won't be making much power. In addition, I've worked > with one person who had a Carbon Monoxide issue, and when I asked what > the EGT's were, they sounded very low. By leaning out the engine a bit > and raising the EGT's, the CO problem went away. So leaning is very > important during cruise and climb. > > > I did update my LOP Write-up at > http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/upgrades/20090822/index.html > to add some additional info near the bottom, including the above. > I also put in an "Advanced Pilot Seminar" on leaning link at the bottom, > and a link to a .pdf version of the ppt that Sheldon had. > > > One other quick note.... > I did get a trip write-up done from my latest travels to Utah, > Oregon, and Idaho. Might be boring for you, but it was a > really interesting trip in some respects. > http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/flights/20090819/index.html > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Cumins" <jcumins(at)jcis.net>
Subject: Re: Builders/owners in the SF Bay Area?
Date: Aug 25, 2009
Chris You will be glad you did. I am in Dixon just up I80 from you contact me and come visit any time. John G. Cumins President JC'S Interactive Systems 2499 B1 Martin Rd Fairfield Ca 94533 707-425-7100 707-425-7576 Fax Your Total Technology Solution Provider From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Chris Colohan Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:32 AM Subject: RV10-List: Re: Builders/owners in the SF Bay Area? Wow, what a nice response I got! FYI -- I swung by Bob's house on Sunday, since he was the closest to where I live. Very impressive project. I am now pretty convinced that I want to build one of my own. Time to start working harder on the finances... ;-) Chris On Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 4:01 PM, Chris Colohan wrote: Hi there! I'm trying to decide whether or not I want to jump into the pool and start building an rv-10. (Step 2: figure out if I can actually afford it.) Before I make that leap, I thought it might be a good idea to take a look at the finished product, and to perhaps help out with some building tasks to make sure it is really the kind of thing I'd like to spend several years doing. :-) So, I'm asking: 1. Is there anyone with a finished (or nearly finished) rv-10 in the Bay Area (or within a 100nm flight or so and near an airport) who might be interested in showing off their work? 2. Is there anyone working on a plane who might find a second pair of somewhat-handy hands useful? (I hear offering to hold a bucking bar is a good thing -- but I've never set real rivets, only pop rivets, so I can't offer loads of experience.) 3. Has anyone on this list nearly finished and have a good estimate of what the finished product cost to build? I fear that the estimates on Van's site might be hopelessly optimistic, and seeing some actual numbers might improve my confidence in my building decision. I tried heading up to Golden West to see all the planes, but the Cessna I rented failed a mag check (and refused to clear) after waiting 30 minutes for an IFR release. (Urk.) Thanks! Chris ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Rene Felker" <rene(at)felker.com>
Subject: Airflow Oil Box Splitter
Date: Aug 25, 2009
Please let me know what you find out, I did not get one either and I could use a little more improvement. Saw oil temps in the low 220's when I left Las Vegas last month..... Rene' Felker RV-10 N423CF Flying 801-721-6080 -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of RV Builder (Michael Sausen) Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:34 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Airflow Oil Box Splitter Thanks for this info Deems. I'll have to check with Alex D and find out why this wasn't included when I got my 2006X from him. Michael -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Deems Davis Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:14 AM Subject: RV10-List: Airflow Oil Box Splitter For further information about the Oil box splitter, as well as improved performance Oil coolers and other products. I encourage people to contact: William F. Genevro Managing Director 949-218-9701 @ Airflow Systems directly. Bill has spent a LOT of time researching Oil temps and associated issues, speaking with many RV10 builders and has a large knowledge base from which he's developed these solutions. He's easy to talk to. The oil splitter kits are available directly from him for $49. And are free to those who buy one of his oil coolers. Deems Davis N519PJ http://deemsrv10.com/index.html ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 25, 2009
From: Bill DeRouchey <billderou(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Power point presentation on LOP
Please send a copy. Thanks, Bill --- On Mon, 8/24/09, Linn Walters wrote: From: Linn Walters <pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net> Subject: Re: RV10-List: Power point presentation on LOP Date: Monday, August 24, 2009, 7:55 AM I'm interested.- Thanks, Linn Sheldon Olesen wrote: > > If anyone is interested there is a power point presentation by one of the GAMI guys on LOP operations.- It details where the problem ROP and LOP t emps are (the RED Box).- The List won't accept the format so email me off list for a copy. > > > Sheldon Olesen > N475PV 106 hours > > > > > le, List Admin. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 25, 2009
From: Bill DeRouchey <billderou(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning
Hi Tim- If I dissect the trip with you and Scott Schmidt you were flying at 14% und er max (176.5/205smph) at 9.5gph which yields 18.5smpg. This is the same ef ficiency as David flying 20% under with reduced power. Not much different t han the-19.1smph that I reported. The difference could easily be explaine d by atmospherics or loading. - My interest is cross country efficiency and I thought there was a significa nt miles per gallon increase with slowing the plane down and running LOP. M y original thought was to-collect data points from everyone and plot-ai rspeed-percent reduction vs the miles per gallon at LOP. We know when run ning ROP the speed increases little and the consumption lots. I made a some what speed run recently at 8000ft/DA 10425, WOT, 2400rpm, lean 25degF ROP, 200mph TAS, 13.6gph. A 3% drop in speed yielded 14.7smpg. - With still just a small amount of data it would seem that-right at peak E GT is the maximum fuel efficiency/airspeed optimum and the fuel efficiency remains (or drops slightly)-as you lean into-LOP territory. - I ran into Scott on a grass strip in the middle of Idaho. He has a beautifu l aircraft. - This is getting too far from the theme of injector tuning so I'll drop off but may bring up efficiency and prop settings at a later date. - Bill DeRouchey N939SB - --- On Sun, 8/23/09, Tim Olson wrote: From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)myrv10.com> Subject: Re: RV10-List: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning Date: Sunday, August 23, 2009, 6:53 PM Bill, Regarding the speeds, I don't know why Dave was only getting 164.5 statute mph, but my LOP cruise is typically way better than that, which is about 143kts, right?- If I am way lean of peak, and/or very heavy loaded, I MAY get slowed down to 155-156kts TAS, but on plenty of trips I'm seeing speeds of 164-166kts at LOP cruise. If I fly ROP, I'd say most commonly I'll see 173-175kts, sometimes slower. I've found that between leaning variations, turbulence, altitudes flown, and loadings, that the speed can be all over the map, but I don't know that I've ever really seen constant enroute cruise figures of less than 152kts on my trips.- So if I am getting, say 189-190 statue mph on many flights, and I'm generally burning 9.5-10.5 gph at my most commonly flown altitudes, I'm probably pushing right up near that same 19.1 statue mpg on many flights.- There are times I'm a bit less, but loadings and the other factors don't always duplicate themselves.- I'll tell you what though, there's no way that I'm not getting better efficiency than someone flying ROP.- As Kelly pointed out, it's the temps, the cleanness, and all sorts of other things that are benefits too.- I'd say that you will usually lose 6-10kts depending on many factors, such as how far you lean past peak.- I usually just go for 25 LOP on the last cyl. to peak. Regarding flying ROP or at peak, like you are talking about, I tend to agree that if you're way down in power like at 65%, you're probably not going to hurt anything too bad. But, for those who are running 50-100 ROP, you probably want to do a bit of studying up.- I don't have the numbers committed to memory, but there is a window at higher power settings where you really don't want to stay, and I think in order to stay out of it you really have to either fly WAY ROP, or go LOP.- Again, don't quote me, but if you venture over 75% power, I'd avoid that range from maybe 125 to 0 ROP. (Can someone verify that? I've got docs but I'm not going to dig them up right this minute) So I'm not saying you're doing anything wrong, at the lower power levels you can get away with anything. But, I think you picked a pretty lowball datapoint from David if you're going to use his 164.5smph.- Scott Schmidt and I both just flew together for 3.75 hours running LOP and we blew that speed away by at least 10kts for the whole trip, on something like 9.5 gph.- He was lighter loaded than me and burned about 2 gallons less over the entire leg. So the point is, I don't think most people will give up enough speed to worry about it a whole lot. Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD Bill DeRouchey wrote: > I believe tuning the injector nozzles will create a smoother running engi ne and that in itself has value. However, I have been mystified during thes e conversations as to the value of running LOP vs fuel economy. There was n ever enough data in the emails to get the whole picture. The question I alw ays had was how much speed are you willing to loose to gain how much fuel e fficiency? >- Thanks to Dave's pic of his panel and my own experience I was able to put a picture together. >- The following numbers are in statute miles and the Density Altitude is similar. If we assume that the top speed of our RV-10's is 205mph then Dav e is flying 20% (164.5smph) under max and achieving 18.6smpg while leaned t o approx 25deg LOP. An averaged flight in my plane is 6% under max speed (1 93smph) achieving 19.1smpg while leaned to peak. My definition of peak is w hen 3 cylinders drop. >- Typical panel setup for me is: WOT, 10-13K feet, 2380-2420rpm, 10.1-10 .3gph, lean to peak. >- These are only two datapoints. What are others achieving? And please p rovide the whole picture - what is the percent under max speed you are will ing to fly and the miles per gallon you are achieving as a benefit. I assum e the whole LOP (other than a smooth engine) is to achieve fuel efficiency. >- What am I missing? >- Bill DeRouchey > N939SB >- --- > --- On *Sun, 8/23/09, Deems Davis //* wrote: > > >- ---From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> >- ---Subject: Re: RV10-List: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning >- ---To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com >- ---Date: Sunday, August 23, 2009, 8:22 AM > net >- ---<http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=deemsdavis@co x.net>> > >- ---All of the LOP information is GREAT. Keep it coming !!!!!!! I have a >- ---question: > >- ---When leaning the engine, the 'old traditional / prior to gage s' way >- ---was to lean it until it begins to 'stumble' and then richen i t up a >- ---bit. When I lean using the EGT gages I notice the 'stumble' w hen the >- ---1st cylinder goes lean. If you continue to lean until all of the >- ---remaining cylinders peak (LOP), What happens to the 'stumble' ??? >- ---Does it even out / go way with the engine running smooth? Doe s it >- ---persist? Since any changes in the engines smooth running are a >- ---concern in flight, I'd appreciate learning what those of you that >- ---are routinely running LOP are experiencing. > >- ---Deems Davis N519PJ >- ---http://deemsrv10.com/index.html > >- ---gary wrote: t >- ---<http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=speckter@comc ast.net>> >- - - > >- - - > Is there a danger with running too much over square?- Dick >- ---mentions 2" but I >- - - > have been running more than that (2200 and 26")LOP. I have n ot >- ---seen much >- - - > info on running over square. >- - - > >- - - > Gary Specketer >- - - > >- - - > -----Original Message----- >- - - > From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com >- ---<http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=owner-rv10-li st-server(at)matronics.com> >- - - > [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com >- ---<http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=owner-rv10-li st-server(at)matronics.com>] >- ---On Behalf Of richard sipp >- - - > Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 11:57 PM >- - - > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com >- ---<http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=rv10-list@mat ronics.com> >- - - > Subject: Re: RV10-List: LOP (Lean of Peak) Injector Tuning >- - - > >- ---- ---<http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=rsipp@earthli nk.net>> >- - - > >- - - > Tim: >- - - > >- - - > Great post as usual on your injector balancing experience. - I had >- ---very nearly the same experience and results with two minor >- ---variations; a complete >- - - > >- - - > Airflow Performance system vs. your Silver Hawk and we start ed by >- ---installing >- - - > >- - - > .026's in all cylinders and then balancing.- I ran most of the >- ---tests at 10-11 MSL and verified at the results at 7.5.- Don R. felt >- ---that at the lower >- - - > >- - - > power settings of around 50-60% the flow divider begins to b e the >- ---determining factor and by going to the smaller .026s the flow >- ---divider is taken out of the equation. >- - - > >- - - > There was an interesting series of pictures and notes regard ing >- ---burned pistons (don't remember where I saw them) where the au thor >- ---thought the cause >- - - > >- - - > was "rapid" mixture leaning used by LOP operators.- He fel t the >- ---rapid rise in EGT was the cause.- I disagree.- GAMI recom mends the >- ---"big pull" from rich >- - - > >- - - > to LOP and then a finer adujustment to prevent spending more time >- ---in the danger zone of peak to 100 rich of peak.- Also with a rapid >- ---initial mixture leaning I doubt the cylinder or piston temp w ill >- ---increase before it cools from steady LOP operation.- Furthe r at <65% >- ---I do not think you can do anything to the mixture that would harm or >- ---overstress the engine. >- - - > >- - - > Regarding long range cruise I was happy to find that my engi ne >- ---seems equally >- - - > >- - - > smooth at 2250 as at higher RPM.- I see about a 1GPH reduc tion in >- ---fuel flow with each 100 RPM reduction at full throttle settin gs and >- ---there is very little airspeed loss as the prop is taking bigg er bits >- ---(sorta like overdrive). Charles Lindberg showed the P-38 pilo ts in >- ---the South Pacific how >- - - > >- - - > to double their range by running "over square and lean".- ---Finally, to prevent the prop driving the engine during higher spee d >- ---descents I keep the RPM at least "2" oversquare below manifol d >- ---pressure.- This is common practice with the big radials and it would >- ---seem equally applicable to our engines. >- - - > >- - - > Dick Sipp >- - - > N110DV 175 hours >- - - > >- - - > >- - - > >- - - > >- - - > >- - - > >- - - > >- - - > >- - - > >- - - > ==================== === >- ---<http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List>http://www.mat ==================== > > > >- ---<http://forums.matronics.com/> > > * > > > * le, List Admin. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Michael Kraus <n223rv(at)wolflakeairport.net>
Subject: Grab Handles
Date: Aug 25, 2009
I don't like the Vans set up on the grab handles. They appear very hard to trim out as the back end is flush with the panel. I was thinking about spacing the reinforcement rings further aft to give some room behind it to add a trim ring or something. What have others done to make this area look nice? Picts would be great!! -Mike Sent from my iPhone ________________________________________________________________________________
From: David Maib <dmaib(at)mac.com>
Subject: Re: Grab Handles
Date: Aug 25, 2009
I find that we never use the grab handles. We always use the center windshield post when adjusting seats or getting in and out of the airplane. I do use the right hand one as a handy place to clip my SPOT tracker. $.02 worth. David Maib 40559 Flying On Aug 25, 2009, at 9:05 PM, Michael Kraus wrote: I don't like the Vans set up on the grab handles. They appear very hard to trim out as the back end is flush with the panel. I was thinking about spacing the reinforcement rings further aft to give some room behind it to add a trim ring or something. What have others done to make this area look nice? Picts would be great!! -Mike Sent from my iPhone ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Question on Control Cables & FAB
From: "johngoodman" <johngoodman(at)earthlink.net>
Date: Aug 25, 2009
It's a 7/16th inch thread, so look up the torque numbers in the tables. John -------- #40572 QB Fuselage, wings finished. Finish Kit progressing. Engine & Panel delivery soon. N711JG reserved Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=259607#259607 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 25, 2009
From: Linn Walters <pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Grab Handles
Whic causes me to ask the question. Would anyone miss the windshield post if the mod fairies visited??? And yes, I'm contemplating leaving mine out. I hate stuff in the way of the 'view'. I'm not interested in 'structural' comments, just whether it's used a lot and not a real big 'distraction', so no flames, please. Linn David Maib wrote: > > I find that we never use the grab handles. We always use the center > windshield post when adjusting seats or getting in and out of the > airplane. I do use the right hand one as a handy place to clip my SPOT > tracker. > > $.02 worth. > > David Maib > 40559 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Jesse Saint <jesse(at)saintaviation.com>
Subject: Re: Grab Handles
Date: Aug 25, 2009
It doesn't seem to bother the view. It would be a pain not to have it. Jesse Saint Saint Aviation jesse(at)saintaviation.com 352-427-0285 Sent from my iPhone On Aug 25, 2009, at 9:58 PM, Linn Walters wrote: > > > > Whic causes me to ask the question. Would anyone miss the > windshield post if the mod fairies visited??? And yes, I'm > contemplating leaving mine out. I hate stuff in the way of the > 'view'. I'm not interested in 'structural' comments, just whether > it's used a lot and not a real big 'distraction', so no flames, > please. > Linn > > David Maib wrote: >> I find that we never use the grab handles. We always use the center >> windshield post when adjusting seats or getting in and out of the >> airplane. I do use the right hand one as a handy place to clip my >> SPOT tracker. >> $.02 worth. >> David Maib >> 40559 > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Rene" <rene(at)felker.com>
Subject: Grab Handles
Date: Aug 25, 2009
Yes I would miss the post. Very hard to get in the plane without it. 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 Linn Walters Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 7:58 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Grab Handles Whic causes me to ask the question. Would anyone miss the windshield post if the mod fairies visited??? And yes, I'm contemplating leaving mine out. I hate stuff in the way of the 'view'. I'm not interested in 'structural' comments, just whether it's used a lot and not a real big 'distraction', so no flames, please. Linn David Maib wrote: > > I find that we never use the grab handles. We always use the center > windshield post when adjusting seats or getting in and out of the > airplane. I do use the right hand one as a handy place to clip my SPOT > tracker. > > $.02 worth. > > David Maib > 40559 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Grab Handles
Date: Aug 25, 2009
From: "Perry, Phil" <Phil.Perry(at)netapp.com>
I fly an airplane with a center post and it doesn't bother me at all.. -----Original Message----- From: Linn Walters [mailto:pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 8:58 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Grab Handles Whic causes me to ask the question. Would anyone miss the windshield post if the mod fairies visited??? And yes, I'm contemplating leaving mine out. I hate stuff in the way of the 'view'. I'm not interested in 'structural' comments, just whether it's used a lot and not a real big 'distraction', so no flames, please. Linn David Maib wrote: > > I find that we never use the grab handles. We always use the center > windshield post when adjusting seats or getting in and out of the > airplane. I do use the right hand one as a handy place to clip my SPOT > tracker. > > $.02 worth. > > David Maib > 40559 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 25, 2009
From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com>
Subject: Re: Grab Handles
I, like you, absolutely hated the idea of the center bar when I first flew in the factory 10. I came from a Sundowner that was wide open in front and had great visibility. I contemplated getting rid of it entirely, and didn't want it there. Funny thing is, now I wouldn't probably be without it if I had the choice. I use it ALL the time. My hand is constantly there, getting in, getting out, pulling myself from under the panel, and especially when riding along in turbulence. Sometimes I just hang my hand from there like an ape to relax. It's great having it. I do very highly recommend that you paint the bar a very dark color, and the same with the glareshield...something non-reflective for sure. You will see anything that is light in color as a reflection in the windshield. That is the only time I'd be annoyed, but since I painted my a darker grey, it is usually invisible, and I'm surprised at how much my perspective changed, once I started actually flying my -10. Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD Linn Walters wrote: > > Whic causes me to ask the question. Would anyone miss the windshield > post if the mod fairies visited??? And yes, I'm contemplating leaving > mine out. I hate stuff in the way of the 'view'. I'm not interested in > 'structural' comments, just whether it's used a lot and not a real big > 'distraction', so no flames, please. > Linn > > David Maib wrote: >> >> I find that we never use the grab handles. We always use the center >> windshield post when adjusting seats or getting in and out of the >> airplane. I do use the right hand one as a handy place to clip my SPOT >> tracker. >> >> $.02 worth. >> >> David Maib >> 40559 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 25, 2009
From: Linn Walters <pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Grab Handles
Thanks to everyone for all the feedback on the center post! I'm not one to ignore good advice. The post will be there when my bird flies!!! Linn ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 25, 2009
From: Don McDonald <building_partner(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Grab Handles
Tim,,,, and I thought I was the only one that kind of just hangs from the p ost from time to time.- Definitely like it in there. Don McDonald --- On Tue, 8/25/09, Tim Olson wrote: From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com> Subject: Re: RV10-List: Grab Handles Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 8:25 PM I, like you, absolutely hated the idea of the center bar when I first flew in the factory 10.- I came from a Sundowner that was wide open in front and had great visibility. I contemplated getting rid of it entirely, and didn't want it there. Funny thing is, now I wouldn't probably be without it if I had the choice. I use it ALL the time.- My hand is constantly there, getting in, getting out, pulling myself from under the panel, and especially when riding along in turbulence.- Sometimes I just hang my hand from there like an ape to relax.- It's great having it.- I do very highly recommend that you paint the bar a very dark color, and the same with the glareshield...something non-reflective for sure.- You will see anything that is light in color as a reflection in the windshield.- That is the only time I'd be annoyed, but since I painted my a darker grey, it is usually invisible, and I'm surprised at how much my perspective changed, once I started actually flying my -10. Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD Linn Walters wrote: > > Whic causes me to ask the question.- Would anyone miss the windshield p ost if the mod fairies visited???- And yes, I'm contemplating leaving min e out.- I hate stuff in the way of the 'view'.- I'm not interested in ' structural' comments, just whether it's used a lot and not a real big 'dist raction', so no flames, please. > Linn > > David Maib wrote: >> >> I find that we never use the grab handles. We always use the center wind shield post when adjusting seats or getting in and out of the airplane. I d o use the right hand one as a handy place to clip my SPOT tracker. >> >> $.02 worth. >> >> David Maib >> 40559 le, List Admin. =0A=0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 25, 2009
From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ????
I like this idea ... RV10 gathering/s. OSH is definitely a great gathering, but I'd love to see if there's any interest in getting together somewhere with some other builder/flyers. I think the biggest attraction to OSH for me is just getting to visit with other similarly 'infected' types. I monitor the SoCal RV list, and they routinely have several posts each week where several people connect and either meet somewhere or fly somewhere together. I realize we're spread across the US and the logistics are greatly expanded, but it would be nice if we developed into the kind of group that routinely met and flew together either regionally or otherwise. What if people just used this list to post ideas about where, who, and when they would like to take a trip with some others? and let people naturally connect? If it turns out to be a benefit, who know someone might set up part of a website as an " I want to take a trip' bulletin board. Deems Davis N519PJ http://deemsrv10.com/index.html Tim Olson wrote: > > I just do it to try to get you all to finish up so we can have > some great RV-10 gatherings. :) > Tim > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Big Iron Envy
Date: Aug 26, 2009
From: "Robin Marks" <robin1(at)mrmoisture.com>
RV-List, In the past I have mentioned that a number of pilots have said how bright & noticeable my Dual Wig Wag HID lights are from the ground when I am on approach during the daylight hours. This is exactly what I wanted from the first day I saw my neighbor's Pilatus swoop into our home field with his flashing HID's a blazing. I think the little boy inside of me said... "me want." Well yesterday on a dusk flight departing the LA basin ATC called traffic "South West 737 you have RV-10 Traffic 10 O'clock, 17 miles 8,500 feet. November 110EE traffic 2:00 O'clock descending out of one-one-thousand feet a Boeing 737." Before I could respond the South West 737 replied Traffic Insight. Moments later the SW pilot told me through the controller "that is some light system he has on his RV-10, it's really easy to pick up" COOL! Getting "at a boy's" from commercial pilots. I consider the Wig-Wag HID's to be an important safety feature on my -10. Seeing is avoiding. The set up is nothing out of the ordinary with the exception of dual 35W HID lights placed in the leading edge. If interested I have a page that shows the install. http://www.painttheweb.com/rv-10/Lights_LEDHID.htm . One more thing of note. When on that page you will also see some pretty expensive (but nice) LED Position Lights. My next build is an RV-8A and I have found a set of Red & Green LED bulbs for around $8.00 each including wired sockets (eBay). These appear to be an excellent and cost effective solution vs. the printed circuit board LED's I used on my -10. Plus some significant time savings to install as well. I will report results once flying. Not exactly the LED's I purchased but this gives you an idea of the concept: eBay Item# 380151029392 <http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/G18-67-67-Hyper-Green-15-LED-Light-Bulb- 12v-1156-61-63_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem5882 c45e90QQitemZ380151029392QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories > Robin RV-4 Sold RV-6A Sold RV-10 75 Hours RV-8A Flying 2010 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Russell Daves" <dav1111(at)suddenlink.net>
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ????
Date: Aug 26, 2009
I agree with deems. The next RV get together for Ann and I will be at Larry Vetterman's Black Hills fly in and Mt. Rushmore aerial tour, on 9/11-13/09. Check out the info here: http://www.vansairforce.com/community/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day 0 9-9-11&c=1 Russ Daves N710RV - 280+ hours ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
Date: Aug 26, 2009
Subject: Grab Handles
Also, as one of the users of the S-10 overhead console mod, I plan on using the center post to run wires up for the overhead lights and anything else I stick in there like probably the 496 GPS antenna. Michael -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Linn Walters Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:53 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Grab Handles Thanks to everyone for all the feedback on the center post! I'm not one to ignore good advice. The post will be there when my bird flies!!! Linn ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
Date: Aug 26, 2009
Subject: Big Iron Envy
This is another great place to get LED replacement bulbs. http://www.autolumination.com/ Michael From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of Robin Marks Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 12:43 AM Subject: RV10-List: Big Iron Envy RV-List, In the past I have mentioned that a number of pilots have s aid how bright & noticeable my Dual Wig Wag HID lights are from the ground when I am on approach during the daylight hours. This is exactly what I wan ted from the first day I saw my neighbor's Pilatus swoop into our home fiel d with his flashing HID's a blazing. I think the little boy inside of me sa id... "me want." Well yesterday on a dusk flight departing the LA basin ATC called traffic "South West 737 you have RV-10 Traffic 10 O'clock, 17 miles 8,500 feet. November 110EE traffic 2:00 O'clock descending out of one-one- thousand feet a Boeing 737." Before I could respond the South West 737 repl ied Traffic Insight. Moments later the SW pilot told me through the control ler "that is some light system he has on his RV-10, it's really easy to pic k up" COOL! Getting "at a boy's" from commercial pilots. I consider the Wig-Wag HID's to be an important safety feature on my -10. S eeing is avoiding. The set up is nothing out of the ordinary with the exceptio n of dual 35W HID lights placed in the leading edge. If interested I have a page that shows the install. http://www.painttheweb.com/rv-10/Lights_LED HID.htm . One more thing of note. When on that page you will also see some pretty expensive (but nice) LED Position Lights. My next build is an RV-8A and I have found a set of Red & Green LED bulbs for around $8.00 each inclu ding wired sockets (eBay). These appear to be an excellent and cost effecti ve solution vs. the printed circuit board LED's I used on my -10. Plus some significant time savings to install as well. I will report results once fl ying. Not exactly the LED's I purchased but this gives you an idea of the concept : eBay Item# 380151029392<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/G18-67-67-Hyper-Gr een-15-LED-Light-Bulb-12v-1156-61-63_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2 em14QQhashZitem5882c45e90QQitemZ380151029392QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPar tsQ5fAccessories> Robin RV-4 Sold RV-6A Sold RV-10 75 Hours RV-8A Flying 2010 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 26, 2009
From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ????
Another possibility for those same dates is:Land Of Enchantment (LOE) :http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=41042&highlight=%22LOE%22 Deems Davis N519PJ http://deemsrv10.com/index.html Russell Daves wrote: > I agree with deems. The next RV get together for Ann and I will be at > Larry Vetterman's Black Hills fly in and Mt. Rushmore aerial tour, on > 9/11-13/09. > > Check out the info here: > > http://www.vansairforce.com/community/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day 09-9-11&c=1 > <http://www.vansairforce.com/community/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day 09-9-11&c=1> > > Russ Daves > N710RV - 280+ hours > > * > > > * ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Pascal" <rv10builder(at)verizon.net>
Subject: Re: Big Iron Envy
Date: Aug 26, 2009
As far as LED's there is a nice way to do this, I think when I used all the LED's ( 8 in total) plexi, resistor and all it was about $80 for the two Nav lights. from Pete on VAF- http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=37018&highlight= led+nav+light instructions of how to do and some better pictures than I was able to take myself of my setup. Very bright! As far those (like me) that just want to be seen without making a hole in the leading edge (which actually allows there to be light for the pilot to see) Here is an inexpensive option- David McNeill's plane is on the website to show the difference of the wing tip lights (stock Van's- vs Planelights) http://www.planelights.com/index.php?id=661 Pascal From: Robin Marks Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:43 PM Subject: RV10-List: Big Iron Envy RV-List, In the past I have mentioned that a number of pilots have said how bright & noticeable my Dual Wig Wag HID lights are from the ground when I am on approach during the daylight hours. This is exactly what I wanted from the first day I saw my neighbor's Pilatus swoop into our home field with his flashing HID's a blazing. I think the little boy inside of me said. "me want." Well yesterday on a dusk flight departing the LA basin ATC called traffic "South West 737 you have RV-10 Traffic 10 O'clock, 17 miles 8,500 feet. November 110EE traffic 2:00 O'clock descending out of one-one-thousand feet a Boeing 737." Before I could respond the South West 737 replied Traffic Insight. Moments later the SW pilot told me through the controller "that is some light system he has on his RV-10, it's really easy to pick up" COOL! Getting "at a boy's" from commercial pilots. I consider the Wig-Wag HID's to be an important safety feature on my -10. Seeing is avoiding. The set up is nothing out of the ordinary with the exception of dual 35W HID lights placed in the leading edge. If interested I have a page that shows the install. http://www.painttheweb.com/rv-10/Lights_LEDHID.htm . One more thing of note. When on that page you will also see some pretty expensive (but nice) LED Position Lights. My next build is an RV-8A and I have found a set of Red & Green LED bulbs for around $8.00 each including wired sockets (eBay). These appear to be an excellent and cost effective solution vs. the printed circuit board LED's I used on my -10. Plus some significant time savings to install as well. I will report results once flying. Not exactly the LED's I purchased but this gives you an idea of the concept: eBay Item# 380151029392 Robin RV-4 Sold RV-6A Sold RV-10 75 Hours RV-8A Flying 2010 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Grab Handles
From: "orchidman" <gary(at)wingscc.com>
Date: Aug 26, 2009
msausen wrote: > Also, as one of the users of the S-10 overhead console mod, I plan on using the center post to run wires up for the overhead lights and anything else I stick in there like probably the 496 GPS antenna. > Michael-- I considered that but put my 496 GPS antenna on the glare shield just to the left of where the center post goes through the glare shield. I put the WX antenna just to the right of the post. I cut the hole in the glare shield where the post penetrates it larger on the left side to get the connectors through it. When flying I have not noted any interference in my view. We sit high enough that the antennas are below the our view of the outside. -------- Gary Blankenbiller RV10 - # 40674 (N2GB Flying) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=259690#259690 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 26, 2009
Subject: Re: Big Iron Envy
From: Dave Saylor <dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com>
Robin, Which Wig-Wag are you using? After I installed the Planelights HIDs in my wingtips, I was told by Eric Jones in no uncertain terms that HIDs would ruin the wig-wag he sells (from Perihelion Design). I had one of his WW switches installed, and it worked fine for the halogens. But it came out after the HIDs were installed, and I miss it! How does your wig wag handle the warm-up period, or is there one? I agree, the WW is a pretty significant safety improvement. Did I understand the jet saw you at 10+ miles? Wow! Dave Saylor AirCrafters LLC 140 Aviation Way Watsonville, CA 95076 831-722-9141 Shop 831-750-0284 Cell ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 26, 2009
From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com>
Subject: Re: Grab Handles
I forgot all about that aspect! Yes, I have 2 antenna wires up the grab bar, and also some wires for LED lights. So without that, you'd absolutely have to have an overhead console because there is no other good way to get wires up there for lights. Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD RV Builder (Michael Sausen) wrote: > > Also, as one of the users of the S-10 overhead console mod, I plan on using the center post to run wires up for the overhead lights and anything else I stick in there like probably the 496 GPS antenna. > > Michael > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Linn Walters > Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:53 PM > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: Re: RV10-List: Grab Handles > > > Thanks to everyone for all the feedback on the center post! I'm not one > to ignore good advice. The post will be there when my bird flies!!! > Linn > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ????
Date: Aug 26, 2009
From: pilotdds(at)AOL.COM
Are you going to host the first event,I understand Az is nice in the fall? -----Original Message----- From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> Sent: Tue, Aug 25, 2009 10:09 pm Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ???? ? I like this idea ... RV10 gathering/s. OSH is definitely a great gathering, but I'd love to see if there's any interest in getting together somewhere with some other builder/flyers. I think the biggest attraction to OSH for me is just getting to visit with other similarly 'infected' types.? ? I monitor the SoCal RV list, and they routinely have several posts each week where several people connect and either meet somewhere or fly somewhere together. I realize we're spread across the US and the logistics are greatly expanded, but it would be nice if we developed into the kind of group that routinely met and flew together either regionally or otherwise.? ? What if people just used this list to post ideas about where, who, and when they would like to take a trip with some others? and let people naturally connect? If it turns out to be a benefit, who know someone might set up part of a website as an " I want to take a trip' bulletin board.? ? Deems Davis N519PJ? http://deemsrv10.com/index.html? ? Tim Olson wrote:? >? > I just do it to try to get you all to finish up so we can have? > some great RV-10 gatherings. :)? > Tim? >? ? ? ? ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Winglts ?
From: "David Shelton" <SBaircraft(at)yahoo.com>
Date: Aug 26, 2009
One of my friends is a leading winglet designer and here is my understanding... If they are carefully optimized in a wind tunnel (airfoils, cant, sweep, twist, etc), they can decrease drag by a very small amount (0.5 to 1.5% on a sailplane). However, without expert design and testing, the winglets will almost certainly increase drag. Increasing the wingspan (higher aspect ratio) is a better way to reduce drag. If you have no limitations on your wingspan (hangar space, sailplane class rules, etc.), this is a better way to kill induced drag. For the RV-10, I believe you would get a lot more bang-for-the-buck with these improvements: 1) Seal your flaps. When retracted, the leading edge of the flap should nest against a foam-rubber seal. This will prevent air from flowing through the gap and creating interference drag. 2) Wingroot fairings. These should start with a very small radius at the leading edge. Beginning at the thickest part of the wing, the radius should gently grow. Some people make them backwards! VGs can boost your maximum lift (lower stall, shorter take-off) but they generate drag and reduce your high-speed performance. If STOL isn't your primary mission (you probably shouldn't have an RV-10 if it is), then I wouldn't worry about them. In the case of the Columbia 400, I believe the VGs were used to improve the stall/spin characteristics at high-altitude. Without them, I heard that it gives an abrupt stall with unpredictable wing drop. The VGs took care of this problem but with a corresponding drag penalty. -David Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=259708#259708 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
Date: Aug 26, 2009
Subject: Big Iron Envy
The key with wig-wagging HID's is that you have to give them a warm up pe riod before they go to wig-wag mode or you will fry them. Most wig-wag set ups for HID's will turn them on for a minute or so before switching to that mode allowing them to fully warm up. Michael From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of Dave Saylor Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 9:48 AM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Big Iron Envy Robin, Which Wig-Wag are you using? After I installed the Planelights HIDs in my wingtips, I was told by Eric Jones in no uncertain terms that HIDs would ru in the wig-wag he sells (from Perihelion Design). I had one of his WW swit ches installed, and it worked fine for the halogens. But it came out after the HIDs were installed, and I miss it! How does your wig wag handle the warm-up period, or is there one? I agree, the WW is a pretty significant safety improvement. Did I understa nd the jet saw you at 10+ miles? Wow! Dave Saylor AirCrafters LLC 140 Aviation Way Watsonville, CA 95076 831-722-9141 Shop 831-750-0284 Cell ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 26, 2009
From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering -Copperstate
!!! Absolutely ! We've got Copperstate coming up in Oct : (23-24) http://www.copperstate.org/csj/ We had about a dozen -10 builders / flyers here last year, Myron Nelson brought his 5th wheel trailer over and cooked Carne Asada diiner for everyone. He even had a banner made up w/ RV-10 HQ on it. There were 3-4 RV-10's that flew their planes in. I personally know of at least one more that will be flying in this year ;-) . He may even be able to be talked into giving some rides. We've got 4 flying RV10's in the area: David McNeil Bill DeRouchey Al Gardner Myself. And several more under construction. Maybe we would could talk you Jim and Robin Marks into coming over from CA, and Rick Sked to come down from Las Vegas, Scott to come down from SLC. Heck if we can get that many -10's I'm pretty sure I can arrange for us to get a 'designated parking area' set aside for us. That time of the year the weather is GREAT! Visibilities are unlimited. And Av Gas in Casa Grande is some of the cheapest in AZ. I'd be happy to work on arrangements. and possibly some group activities. Who's interested???????? Deems Davis N519PJ http://deemsrv10.com/index.html pilotdds(at)aol.com wrote: > Are you going to host the first event,I understand Az is nice in the fall? > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Sent: Tue, Aug 25, 2009 10:09 pm > Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ???? > > > > > I like this idea ... RV10 gathering/s. OSH is definitely a great > gathering, but I'd love to see if there's any interest in getting > together somewhere with some other builder/flyers. I think the biggest > attraction to OSH for me is just getting to visit with other similarly > 'infected' types. > > I monitor the SoCal RV list, and they routinely have several posts > each week where several people connect and either meet somewhere or > fly somewhere together. I realize we're spread across the US and the > logistics are greatly expanded, but it would be nice if we developed > into the kind of group that routinely met and flew together either > regionally or otherwise. > > What if people just used this list to post ideas about where, who, and > when they would like to take a trip with some others? and let people > naturally connect? If it turns out to be a benefit, who know someone > might set up part of a website as an " I want to take a trip' bulletin > board. > > Deems Davis N519PJ > http://deemsrv10.com/index.html > > Tim Olson wrote: > > > > > > I just do it to try to get you all to finish up so we can have > > some great RV-10 gatherings. :) > > Tim > > > > > > * > > > * ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007(at)cox.net>
Subject: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ????
Date: Aug 26, 2009
The LOE at 5t6 I believe is Oct 9-11. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Deems Davis Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 6:57 AM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ???? Another possibility for those same dates is:Land Of Enchantment (LOE) :http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=41042&highlight=%22L OE%22 Deems Davis N519PJ http://deemsrv10.com/index.html Russell Daves wrote: > I agree with deems. The next RV get together for Ann and I will be at > Larry Vetterman's Black Hills fly in and Mt. Rushmore aerial tour, on > 9/11-13/09. > > Check out the info here: > > http://www.vansairforce.com/community/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day 09 > -9-11&c=1 > <http://www.vansairforce.com/community/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day 0 > 9-9-11&c=1> > > Russ Daves > N710RV - 280+ hours > > * > > > * ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 26, 2009
Subject: Re: Winglts ?
From: Dave Saylor <dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com>
David, I agree about the winglets. But in regard to the RV-10 specifically, I think a strip of foam in the flap cove might reduce flap effectiveness by disrupting the air through the gap when the flaps are down. The gap is referred to as a "nozzle", which makes me think that the air going through it is being managed to at least some degree. Wouldn't a span-wise strip disrupt that flow? Besides, I think that the upper skin, which should contact the top of the flap, does a pretty good job of sealing off that airflow. I don't have any hard facts on any of this, just my .02. Dave Saylor AirCrafters LLC 140 Aviation Way Watsonville, CA 95076 831-722-9141 Shop 831-750-0284 Cell ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007(at)cox.net>
Subject: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering -Copperstate
!!!
Date: Aug 26, 2009
I will be at Copperstate. Will probably fly in all four days. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Deems Davis Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 8:48 AM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering -Copperstate !!! Absolutely ! We've got Copperstate coming up in Oct : (23-24) http://www.copperstate.org/csj/ We had about a dozen -10 builders / flyers here last year, Myron Nelson brought his 5th wheel trailer over and cooked Carne Asada diiner for everyone. He even had a banner made up w/ RV-10 HQ on it. There were 3-4 RV-10's that flew their planes in. I personally know of at least one more that will be flying in this year ;-) . He may even be able to be talked into giving some rides. We've got 4 flying RV10's in the area: David McNeil Bill DeRouchey Al Gardner Myself. And several more under construction. Maybe we would could talk you Jim and Robin Marks into coming over from CA, and Rick Sked to come down from Las Vegas, Scott to come down from SLC. Heck if we can get that many -10's I'm pretty sure I can arrange for us to get a 'designated parking area' set aside for us. That time of the year the weather is GREAT! Visibilities are unlimited. And Av Gas in Casa Grande is some of the cheapest in AZ. I'd be happy to work on arrangements. and possibly some group activities. Who's interested???????? Deems Davis N519PJ http://deemsrv10.com/index.html pilotdds(at)aol.com wrote: > Are you going to host the first event,I understand Az is nice in the fall? > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Sent: Tue, Aug 25, 2009 10:09 pm > Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ???? > > > > > I like this idea ... RV10 gathering/s. OSH is definitely a great > gathering, but I'd love to see if there's any interest in getting > together somewhere with some other builder/flyers. I think the biggest > attraction to OSH for me is just getting to visit with other similarly > 'infected' types. > > I monitor the SoCal RV list, and they routinely have several posts > each week where several people connect and either meet somewhere or > fly somewhere together. I realize we're spread across the US and the > logistics are greatly expanded, but it would be nice if we developed > into the kind of group that routinely met and flew together either > regionally or otherwise. > > What if people just used this list to post ideas about where, who, and > when they would like to take a trip with some others? and let people > naturally connect? If it turns out to be a benefit, who know someone > might set up part of a website as an " I want to take a trip' bulletin > board. > > Deems Davis N519PJ > http://deemsrv10.com/index.html > > Tim Olson wrote: > > > > > > I just do it to try to get you all to finish up so we can have some > > great RV-10 gatherings. :) Tim > > > > > > * > > > * ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Big Iron Envy
Date: Aug 26, 2009
From: "Robin Marks" <robin1(at)mrmoisture.com>
At the time there were limited choices. There was someone selling a small module for something like $30 but I didn't want to risk the expensive HID system on an unknown W/W module so I spent the extra $ and purchased the XePulse module http://www.xevision.com/hid_prices.html#pulsingprices $165 to $195. I understand from Duckworth that the MaxPulse Flasher is also a very nice unit (with warm up mode) for $140 http://www.duckworksav.com/WigWag.html but the MaxPulse may violate a XePulse patent so Duckworks has been forced to close out it's inventory. As I did not stay at a Holiday In Express last night PLEASE do the research to make sure any unit you purchase works with your manufacturers HID lights. Robin From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dave Saylor Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 7:48 AM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Big Iron Envy Robin, Which Wig-Wag are you using? After I installed the Planelights HIDs in my wingtips, I was told by Eric Jones in no uncertain terms that HIDs would ruin the wig-wag he sells (from Perihelion Design). I had one of his WW switches installed, and it worked fine for the halogens. But it came out after the HIDs were installed, and I miss it! How does your wig wag handle the warm-up period, or is there one? I agree, the WW is a pretty significant safety improvement. Did I understand the jet saw you at 10+ miles? Wow! Dave Saylor AirCrafters LLC 140 Aviation Way Watsonville, CA 95076 831-722-9141 Shop 831-750-0284 Cell ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Pascal" <rv10builder(at)verizon.net>
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering -Copperstate
!!!
Date: Aug 26, 2009
I'll be driving out to Scottsdale October 24th, (who came up with a Thursday to Saturday flyin?) I'll talk to my wife about leaving on Friday Maybe we'll camp Friday night and hook up with anyone who is there. If any of you will be there Friday night, please let me know so I'll know if it's worth coming out Friday. Hope to meet a few of you. Pascal -------------------------------------------------- From: "Deems Davis" <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 8:48 AM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering -Copperstate !!! > > Absolutely ! We've got Copperstate coming up in Oct : (23-24) > http://www.copperstate.org/csj/ We had about a dozen -10 builders / > flyers here last year, Myron Nelson brought his 5th wheel trailer over and > cooked Carne Asada diiner for everyone. He even had a banner made up w/ > RV-10 HQ on it. There were 3-4 RV-10's that flew their planes in. I > personally know of at least one more that will be flying in this year ;-) > . He may even be able to be talked into giving some rides. > > We've got 4 flying RV10's in the area: > > David McNeil > Bill DeRouchey > Al Gardner > Myself. > > And several more under construction. > > Maybe we would could talk you Jim and Robin Marks into coming over from > CA, and Rick Sked to come down from Las Vegas, Scott to come down from > SLC. Heck if we can get that many -10's I'm pretty sure I can arrange for > us to get a 'designated parking area' set aside for us. That time of the > year the weather is GREAT! Visibilities are unlimited. And Av Gas in Casa > Grande is some of the cheapest in AZ. > > I'd be happy to work on arrangements. and possibly some group activities. > > Who's interested???????? > > Deems Davis N519PJ > http://deemsrv10.com/index.html > > > pilotdds(at)aol.com wrote: >> Are you going to host the first event,I understand Az is nice in the >> fall? >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> >> To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com >> Sent: Tue, Aug 25, 2009 10:09 pm >> Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ???? >> >> > I like this idea ... RV10 gathering/s. OSH >> is definitely a great gathering, but I'd love to see if there's any >> interest in getting together somewhere with some other builder/flyers. I >> think the biggest attraction to OSH for me is just getting to visit with >> other similarly 'infected' types. I monitor the SoCal RV list, and they >> routinely have several posts each week where several people connect and >> either meet somewhere or fly somewhere together. I realize we're spread >> across the US and the logistics are greatly expanded, but it would be >> nice if we developed into the kind of group that routinely met and flew >> together either regionally or otherwise. What if people just used this >> list to post ideas about where, who, and when they would like to take a >> trip with some others? and let people naturally connect? If it turns out >> to be a benefit, who know someone might set up part of a website as an " >> I want to take a trip' bulletin board. Deems Davis N519PJ >> http://deemsrv10.com/index.html Tim Olson wrote: >> > >> > >> > I just do it to try to get you all to finish up so we can have some >> > great RV-10 gatherings. :) Tim >> * >> >> >> * > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: David Maib <dmaib(at)mac.com>
Subject: Re: Grab Handles
Date: Aug 26, 2009
I actually considered leaving mine out as well. After riding in a -10 and talking to others that were flying -10's, I decided to throw that idea away. I don't think it is a "view" problem, and as mentioned, it is very handy and sturdy for entry and exit, as well as seat adjustment. Structural considerations were considerable, to say the least! David Maib 40559 flying On Aug 25, 2009, at 9:58 PM, Linn Walters wrote: Whic causes me to ask the question. Would anyone miss the windshield post if the mod fairies visited??? And yes, I'm contemplating leaving mine out. I hate stuff in the way of the 'view'. I'm not interested in 'structural' comments, just whether it's used a lot and not a real big 'distraction', so no flames, please. Linn David Maib wrote: > I find that we never use the grab handles. We always use the center > windshield post when adjusting seats or getting in and out of the > airplane. I do use the right hand one as a handy place to clip my > SPOT tracker. > $.02 worth. > David Maib > 40559 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 26, 2009
From: Bill DeRouchey <billderou(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Grab Handles
I use the windshield post many times during a flight. Its handy to ingress, steep turns, turbulence. The only time I use the glareshield handle-is t o adjust-the seat forward. It should be reinforced for this purpose and c reates a challenge when fabricating-a glareshield.- - Bill DeRouchey N939SB --- On Tue, 8/25/09, Linn Walters wrote: From: Linn Walters <pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net> Subject: Re: RV10-List: Grab Handles Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 6:58 PM Whic causes me to ask the question.- Would anyone miss the windshield pos t if the mod fairies visited???- And yes, I'm contemplating leaving mine out.- I hate stuff in the way of the 'view'.- I'm not interested in 'st ructural' comments, just whether it's used a lot and not a real big 'distra ction', so no flames, please. Linn David Maib wrote: > > I find that we never use the grab handles. We always use the center winds hield post when adjusting seats or getting in and out of the airplane. I do use the right hand one as a handy place to clip my SPOT tracker. > > $.02 worth. > > David Maib > 40559 le, List Admin. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Question on Control Cables & FAB
From: "jayb" <jaybrinkmeyer(at)yahoo.com>
Date: Aug 26, 2009
Thanks for the reply. Here's why I asked the question: The table in Vans RV-10 General Info Section 5 calls out AN7... 450-500 in-lbs. The Lycoming Service Table of Limits SSP1776 doc Table I, "Bolts, Screws and Nuts", page 1-37 calls out 7/16...600 in-lbs. 150 in-lbs difference is quite a spread. I may just split the difference and call it good. Regards, Jay johngoodman wrote: > It's a 7/16th inch thread, so look up the torque numbers in the tables. > John Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=259752#259752 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007(at)cox.net>
Subject: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering -Copperstate
!!!
Date: Aug 26, 2009
Check http://www.copperstate.org/csj/ Thursday is setup day; main show Fri 22 and Sat 23, 24th almost everybody is gone by noon. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Pascal Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 9:22 AM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering -Copperstate !!! I'll be driving out to Scottsdale October 24th, (who came up with a Thursday to Saturday flyin?) I'll talk to my wife about leaving on Friday Maybe we'll camp Friday night and hook up with anyone who is there. If any of you will be there Friday night, please let me know so I'll know if it's worth coming out Friday. Hope to meet a few of you. Pascal -------------------------------------------------- From: "Deems Davis" <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 8:48 AM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering -Copperstate !!! > > Absolutely ! We've got Copperstate coming up in Oct : (23-24) > http://www.copperstate.org/csj/ We had about a dozen -10 builders / > flyers here last year, Myron Nelson brought his 5th wheel trailer over > and cooked Carne Asada diiner for everyone. He even had a banner made > up w/ RV-10 HQ on it. There were 3-4 RV-10's that flew their planes > in. I personally know of at least one more that will be flying in > this year ;-) . He may even be able to be talked into giving some rides. > > We've got 4 flying RV10's in the area: > > David McNeil > Bill DeRouchey > Al Gardner > Myself. > > And several more under construction. > > Maybe we would could talk you Jim and Robin Marks into coming over > from CA, and Rick Sked to come down from Las Vegas, Scott to come down > from SLC. Heck if we can get that many -10's I'm pretty sure I can > arrange for us to get a 'designated parking area' set aside for us. > That time of the year the weather is GREAT! Visibilities are > unlimited. And Av Gas in Casa Grande is some of the cheapest in AZ. > > I'd be happy to work on arrangements. and possibly some group activities. > > Who's interested???????? > > Deems Davis N519PJ > http://deemsrv10.com/index.html > > > pilotdds(at)aol.com wrote: >> Are you going to host the first event,I understand Az is nice in the >> fall? >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> >> To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com >> Sent: Tue, Aug 25, 2009 10:09 pm >> Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ???? >> >> > I like this idea ... RV10 gathering/s. >> OSH is definitely a great gathering, but I'd love to see if there's >> any interest in getting together somewhere with some other >> builder/flyers. I think the biggest attraction to OSH for me is just >> getting to visit with other similarly 'infected' types. I monitor the >> SoCal RV list, and they routinely have several posts each week where >> several people connect and either meet somewhere or fly somewhere >> together. I realize we're spread across the US and the logistics are >> greatly expanded, but it would be nice if we developed into the kind >> of group that routinely met and flew together either regionally or >> otherwise. What if people just used this list to post ideas about >> where, who, and when they would like to take a trip with some others? >> and let people naturally connect? If it turns out to be a benefit, who know someone might set up part of a website as an " >> I want to take a trip' bulletin board. Deems Davis N519PJ >> http://deemsrv10.com/index.html Tim Olson wrote: >> > >> > >> > I just do it to try to get you all to finish up so we can have some >> > great RV-10 gatherings. :) Tim >> * >> >> >> * > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
Date: Aug 26, 2009
Subject: Airflow Oil Box Splitter
Just wanted to chime in quick, just had a nice chat with Bill and he is sending out the splitters to anyone that has bought one of their coolers for no additional cost if you give him a ring. He only asks that you pay $15 for the shipping. Michael -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Deems Davis Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:14 AM Subject: RV10-List: Airflow Oil Box Splitter For further information about the Oil box splitter, as well as improved performance Oil coolers and other products. I encourage people to contact: William F. Genevro Managing Director 949-218-9701 @ Airflow Systems directly. Bill has spent a LOT of time researching Oil temps and associated issues, speaking with many RV10 builders and has a large knowledge base from which he's developed these solutions. He's easy to talk to. The oil splitter kits are available directly from him for $49. And are free to those who buy one of his oil coolers. Deems Davis N519PJ http://deemsrv10.com/index.html ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 26, 2009
From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com>
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ????
I think gatherings would be fun, but, there is a downside sometimes. If you go somewhere with tons to do, then nobody does any flying, and there is too much draw to go visit other things. On the other hand, if you go somewhere lame, then there is only flying to do, and the family will get bored. So personally, I really like the idea of gathering in one spot, and flying around to a couple others....kind of like the last couple trips I did like meeting David Maib and Vic and heading to Key West, or metting Scott and heading to Oregon. That makes for a great FLYING vacation where you can camp or see things too. This year I was considering LOE for a fly-in since it's been a while, but, at the same time, it's not really a super destination for the kids and family....you basically will love it if you just want to hang out with other builders, and you can fly all day long if you want. But, you hang out at the airport a lot. OSH is a great GATHERING but not the most convenient place to do lots of flying. What would make OSH more fun is if people would meet up along the way, and the closer you got, the more people you had. So it's hard because everyone has a varied agenda of what they'd like. I don't think I'll be at LOE this year, but I know I'll be flying a couple more times on trips by the end of the year. It's always nice to fly along and look out the window and see another RV-10. :) Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD Deems Davis wrote: > > I like this idea ... RV10 gathering/s. OSH is definitely a great > gathering, but I'd love to see if there's any interest in getting > together somewhere with some other builder/flyers. I think the biggest > attraction to OSH for me is just getting to visit with other similarly > 'infected' types. > > I monitor the SoCal RV list, and they routinely have several posts each > week where several people connect and either meet somewhere or fly > somewhere together. I realize we're spread across the US and the > logistics are greatly expanded, but it would be nice if we developed > into the kind of group that routinely met and flew together either > regionally or otherwise. > > What if people just used this list to post ideas about where, who, and > when they would like to take a trip with some others? and let people > naturally connect? If it turns out to be a benefit, who know someone > might set up part of a website as an " I want to take a trip' bulletin > board. > > Deems Davis N519PJ > http://deemsrv10.com/index.html > > Tim Olson wrote: >> >> I just do it to try to get you all to finish up so we can have >> some great RV-10 gatherings. :) >> Tim >> ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 26, 2009
From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ????
Tim you might want to consider Copperstate as an alternate to LOE this year. I've heard the same about LOE, great for RV'rs but not much else to do. Copperstate is not so large that flying in and out during the event is the challenge it is @ OSH. Tie in a visit to Sedona, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Puerto Penasco, San Diego, Las Vegas ??? We'll make it worth your while. I'll fly part way out to meet you so you can have a -10 to look at on your way inbound :-) Deems drumming up Copperstate attendance Davis Tim Olson wrote: > > I think gatherings would be fun, but, there is a downside sometimes. > If you go somewhere with tons to do, then nobody does any flying, > and there is too much draw to go visit other things. On the > other hand, if you go somewhere lame, then there is only flying > to do, and the family will get bored. So personally, I really > like the idea of gathering in one spot, and flying around > to a couple others....kind of like the last couple trips I > did like meeting David Maib and Vic and heading to Key West, > or metting Scott and heading to Oregon. That makes for a great > FLYING vacation where you can camp or see things too. > > This year I was considering LOE for a fly-in since it's been > a while, but, at the same time, it's not really a super destination > for the kids and family....you basically will love it if you > just want to hang out with other builders, and you can > fly all day long if you want. But, you hang out at the > airport a lot. OSH is a great GATHERING but not the most > convenient place to do lots of flying. What would make > OSH more fun is if people would meet up along the way, > and the closer you got, the more people you had. > > So it's hard because everyone has a varied agenda of what > they'd like. I don't think I'll be at LOE this year, > but I know I'll be flying a couple more times on trips by > the end of the year. It's always nice to fly along and look > out the window and see another RV-10. :) > > Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD > > > Deems Davis wrote: >> >> I like this idea ... RV10 gathering/s. OSH is definitely a great >> gathering, but I'd love to see if there's any interest in getting >> together somewhere with some other builder/flyers. I think the >> biggest attraction to OSH for me is just getting to visit with other >> similarly 'infected' types. >> >> I monitor the SoCal RV list, and they routinely have several posts >> each week where several people connect and either meet somewhere or >> fly somewhere together. I realize we're spread across the US and the >> logistics are greatly expanded, but it would be nice if we developed >> into the kind of group that routinely met and flew together either >> regionally or otherwise. >> >> What if people just used this list to post ideas about where, who, >> and when they would like to take a trip with some others? and let >> people naturally connect? If it turns out to be a benefit, who know >> someone might set up part of a website as an " I want to take a trip' >> bulletin board. >> >> Deems Davis N519PJ >> http://deemsrv10.com/index.html >> >> Tim Olson wrote: >>> >>> I just do it to try to get you all to finish up so we can have >>> some great RV-10 gatherings. :) >>> Tim >>> > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Question on Control Cables & FAB
From: "johngoodman" <johngoodman(at)earthlink.net>
Date: Aug 26, 2009
Jay, Just to muddy the water a little (g), The Standard Aircraft Handbook table on page 160 Shows 450-500 inch-pounds for a 7/16-20 with an AN315 nut, while an AN316 Shear Nut is only 270-300 inch-pounds. I believe you are tightening an AN316, right? Also, Coarse thread 7/16-14 are even less, but I'm pretty sure yours is -20. John -------- #40572 QB Fuselage, wings finished. Finish Kit progressing. Engine & Panel delivery soon. N711JG reserved Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=259774#259774 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Question on Control Cables & FAB
From: "orchidman" <gary(at)wingscc.com>
Date: Aug 26, 2009
pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth. wrote: > Most all (if not all) the hardware on a Lycosaur is coarse thread ..... > and the AN bolts are fine thread. I'm thinking that may be the > difference??? > Linn Also it should specify the metal it is for. Course, fine, and metal. -------- Gary Blankenbiller RV10 - # 40674 (N2GB Flying) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=259786#259786 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 26, 2009
Subject: Re: Leaning for Climb, LOP ppt, and more
From: Kelly McMullen <apilot2(at)gmail.com>
If that is your cruise, what is your peak? Is that at 65%, 75% or ??? Seems a little high to me. On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 9:40 AM, Bill DeRouchey wrote: > My average EGT during cruise is always 1450 to 1510. I can't believe my > engine is running much different than other installations but I do believe > the instrumentation is different. > > My CHT's during the summer were 360-380 during cruise.Summer air in > Prescottis 50degF at 8,000ft. > > QuotingEGT numbers from one aircraftdoesn't necessarily transfer to > another. > > Bill DeRouchey > N939SB > > > --- On Tue, 8/25/09, David McNeill wrote: > > From: David McNeill <dlm46007(at)cox.net> > Subject: RE: RV10-List: Leaning for Climb, LOP ppt, and more > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 8:21 AM > > > Ditto on leaning. When I had my turbonormalized 177RG; the guidance from the > STC was when climbing make sure that the EGTS are abour 1250F and about > 1400F for cruise. For the 10 I use the 1250F number for Takeoffs at 5000+ > MSL but lean of peak EGTs usually fall in the 1350F-1400F range, while CHTs > usually range from about 275F to 320F. > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tim Olson > Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 6:36 AM > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: RV10-List: Leaning for Climb, LOP ppt, and more > > > A quick note on leaning during climb. > As many of you know, when you takeoff at altitude, especially over 5,000' of > altitude, you will need to lean to get the proper takeoff power. A trick I > learned a while back is that during climb, all the way up, you can lean to > about 1225 degrees EGT, and if you maintain that temp your engine should be > roughly leaned appropriately for climb. If you go full rich and try to climb > to 8,000-10,000', your EGT's will be too low and you won't be making much > power. In addition, I've worked with one person who had a Carbon Monoxide > issue, and when I asked what the EGT's were, they sounded very low. By > leaning out the engine a bit and raising the EGT's, the CO problem went > away. So leaning is very important during cruise and climb. > > > I did update my LOP Write-up at > http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/upgrades/20090822/index.html > to add some additional info near the bottom, including the above. > I also put in an "Advanced Pilot Seminar" on leaning link at the bottom, and > a link to a .pdf version of the ppt that Sheldon had. > > > One other quick note.... > I did get a trip write-up done from my latest travels to Utah, Oregon, and > Idaho. Might be boring for you, but it was a really interesting trip in > some respects. > http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/flights/20090819/index.html > > > -- > Tim Olson - R/www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List" > target=_blank>http://www.matronicbsp;--> http://= - List > Contributionsp; &bsp;--> > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 26, 2009
Subject: Re: Question on Control Cables & FAB
From: Kelly McMullen <apilot2(at)gmail.com>
Lycoming generally uses higher torque than standard values, especially on the case halve bolts, and has little relevance to what torque you would use on a control cable nut. On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 11:20 AM, jayb wrote: > > Thanks for the reply. > > Here's why I asked the question: > > The table in Vans RV-10 General Info Section 5 calls out AN7... 450-500 in-lbs. The Lycoming Service Table of Limits SSP1776 doc Table I, "Bolts, Screws and Nuts", page 1-37 calls out 7/16...600 in-lbs. 150 in-lbs difference is quite a spread. > > I may just split the difference and call it good. > > Regards, > Jay > > > johngoodman wrote: >> It's a 7/16th inch thread, so look up the torque numbers in the tables. >> John > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=259752#259752 > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 26, 2009
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering -Copperstate
!!!
From: Kelly McMullen <apilot2(at)gmail.com>
Copperstate for some odd reason appears to be Thurs noon to Sun noon. Probably to get more revenue. I'll probably come for a couple days. On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 9:22 AM, Pascal wrote: > > I'll be driving out to Scottsdale October 24th, (who came up with a Thursday > to Saturday flyin?) I'll talk to my wife about leaving on Friday Maybe > we'll camp Friday night and hook up with anyone who is there. > If any of you will be there Friday night, please let me know so I'll know if > it's worth coming out Friday. Hope to meet a few of you. > Pascal > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "Deems Davis" <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> > Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 8:48 AM > To: > Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering > -Copperstate !!! > >> >> Absolutely ! We've got Copperstate coming up in Oct : (23-24) >> http://www.copperstate.org/csj/ We had about a dozen -10 builders / flyers >> here last year, Myron Nelson brought his 5th wheel trailer over and cooked >> Carne Asada diiner for everyone. He even had a banner made up w/ RV-10 HQ on >> it. There were 3-4 RV-10's that flew their planes in. I personally know of >> at least one more that will be flying in this year ;-) . He may even be able >> to be talked into giving some rides. >> >> We've got 4 flying RV10's in the area: >> >> David McNeil >> Bill DeRouchey >> Al Gardner >> Myself. >> >> And several more under construction. >> >> Maybe we would could talk you Jim and Robin Marks into coming over from >> CA, and Rick Sked to come down from Las Vegas, Scott to come down from SLC. >> Heck if we can get that many -10's I'm pretty sure I can arrange for us to >> get a 'designated parking area' set aside for us. That time of the year the >> weather is GREAT! Visibilities are unlimited. And Av Gas in Casa Grande is >> some of the cheapest in AZ. >> >> I'd be happy to work on arrangements. and possibly some group activities. >> >> Who's interested???????? >> >> Deems Davis N519PJ >> http://deemsrv10.com/index.html >> >> >> pilotdds(at)aol.com wrote: >>> >>> Are you going to host the first event,I understand Az is nice in the >>> fall? >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> >>> To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com >>> Sent: Tue, Aug 25, 2009 10:09 pm >>> Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ???? >>> >>> > I like this idea ... RV10 gathering/s. OSH is >>> definitely a great gathering, but I'd love to see if there's any interest in >>> getting together somewhere with some other builder/flyers. I think the >>> biggest attraction to OSH for me is just getting to visit with other >>> similarly 'infected' types. I monitor the SoCal RV list, and they routinely >>> have several posts each week where several people connect and either meet >>> somewhere or fly somewhere together. I realize we're spread across the US >>> and the logistics are greatly expanded, but it would be nice if we developed >>> into the kind of group that routinely met and flew together either >>> regionally or otherwise. What if people just used this list to post ideas >>> about where, who, and when they would like to take a trip with some others? >>> and let people naturally connect? If it turns out to be a benefit, who know >>> someone might set up part of a website as an " I want to take a trip' >>> bulletin board. Deems Davis N519PJ http://deemsrv10.com/index.html Tim Olson >>> wrote: >>> > >>> > >>> > I just do it to try to get you all to finish up so we can have some > >>> > great RV-10 gatherings. :) Tim >>> * >>> >>> >>> * >> >> >> >> >> > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Airflow Oil Box Splitter
From: "nukeflyboy" <flymoore(at)charter.net>
Date: Aug 26, 2009
I also just called Airflow and got good support. In defense of Alex, Airflow said that the kit is a very recent development and may not have been available at the time ours were sent. -------- Dave Moore RV-6 flying RV-10 QB - cabin top/fiberglass hell Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=259804#259804 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
Date: Aug 26, 2009
Subject: Re: Airflow Oil Box Splitter
Yep, I was talking to Alex to at the same time and you may have noticed I was copying him on the emails. Alex was very interested in making sure there was no problem with the fact the cooler was purchased through him and that Bill would send the splitter out no matter who it was purchased from. He was glad to see there was no problem. Bill also said to be sure that the cooler was sealed to the box with RTV as well as making sure all the holes in the cooler box to firewall fit was sealed to ensure all available pressure was directed through the cooler. He also echoed the feelings that many of us have in that there is not enough exit area to get the cooling air out of the cowling. Michael -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of nukeflyboy Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 4:47 PM Subject: RV10-List: Re: Airflow Oil Box Splitter I also just called Airflow and got good support. In defense of Alex, Airflow said that the kit is a very recent development and may not have been available at the time ours were sent. -------- Dave Moore RV-6 flying RV-10 QB - cabin top/fiberglass hell Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=259804#259804 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 26, 2009
From: "Fred Williams, M.D." <drfred(at)suddenlinkmail.com>
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ????
Deems; How far away is monument valley??? It 's on my bucket list of things to do in my RV 10 Dr Fred. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Jeff Carpenter <jeff(at)westcottpress.com>
Subject: Bonded Edges of Windows
Date: Aug 26, 2009
I'm about to take the plunge and bond the windows onto the doors. I've got a cosmetic question: What do you see when looking through the plexi to the bonded edge? The Weld-On 10 is white. Should I paint the exterior perimeter of the window to hide that? Should I add some black color to that somehow first? What have others done? Jeff Carpenter 40304 Covered in a fine dusting of plexi glass ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 26, 2009
From: William Souza <electspec(at)sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering -Copperstate
!!! I'll be at copperstate from California, Had a great time last year at Myron Nelson's fifth wheel HQ and awsome food. I thank Myron for a nice weekend, made new friends and great food. Bill Souza Owner of Rick Grays RV-10 N279RB --- On Wed, 8/26/09, Kelly McMullen wrote: > From: Kelly McMullen <apilot2(at)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering -Copperstate !!! > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 2:19 PM > Kelly McMullen > > Copperstate for some odd reason appears to be Thurs noon to > Sun noon. > Probably to get more revenue. > I'll probably come for a couple days. > > On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 9:22 AM, Pascal > wrote: > > > > I'll be driving out to Scottsdale October 24th, (who > came up with a Thursday > > to Saturday flyin?) I'll talk to my wife about leaving > on Friday Maybe > > we'll camp Friday night and hook up with anyone who is > there. > > If any of you will be there Friday night, please let > me know so I'll know if > > it's worth coming out Friday. Hope to meet a few of > you. > > Pascal > > -------------------------------------------------- > > From: "Deems Davis" <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> > > Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 8:48 AM > > To: > > Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - > A Gathering > > -Copperstate !!! > > > > >> > >> Absolutely ! We've got Copperstate coming up in > Oct : (23-24) > >> http://www.copperstate.org/csj/ We had > about a dozen -10 builders / flyers > >> here last year, Myron Nelson brought his 5th wheel > trailer over and cooked > >> Carne Asada diiner for everyone. He even had a > banner made up w/ RV-10 HQ on > >> it. There were 3-4 RV-10's that flew their planes > in. I personally know of > >> at least one more that will be flying in this year > ;-) . He may even be able > >> to be talked into giving some rides. > >> > >> We've got 4 flying RV10's in the area: > >> > >> David McNeil > >> Bill DeRouchey > >> Al Gardner > >> Myself. > >> > >> And several more under construction. > >> > >> Maybe we would could talk you Jim and Robin Marks > into coming over from > >> CA, and Rick Sked to come down from Las Vegas, > Scott to come down from SLC. > >> Heck if we can get that many -10's I'm pretty sure > I can arrange for us to > >> get a 'designated parking area' set aside for us. > That time of the year the > >> weather is GREAT! Visibilities are unlimited. And > Av Gas in Casa Grande is > >> some of the cheapest in AZ. > >> > >> I'd be happy to work on arrangements. and possibly > some group activities. > >> > >> Who's interested???????? > >> > >> Deems Davis N519PJ > >> http://deemsrv10.com/index.html > >> > >> > >> pilotdds(at)aol.com > wrote: > >>> > >>> Are you going to host the first event,I > understand Az is nice in the > >>> fall? > >>> > >>> > >>> -----Original Message----- > >>> From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> > >>> To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > >>> Sent: Tue, Aug 25, 2009 10:09 pm > >>> Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway > writeup - A Gathering ???? > >>> > Davis >>> > > I like this idea ... RV10 gathering/s. OSH is > >>> definitely a great gathering, but I'd love to > see if there's any interest in > >>> getting together somewhere with some other > builder/flyers. I think the > >>> biggest attraction to OSH for me is just > getting to visit with other > >>> similarly 'infected' types. I monitor the > SoCal RV list, and they routinely > >>> have several posts each week where several > people connect and either meet > >>> somewhere or fly somewhere together. I realize > we're spread across the US > >>> and the logistics are greatly expanded, but it > would be nice if we developed > >>> into the kind of group that routinely met and > flew together either > >>> regionally or otherwise. What if people just > used this list to post ideas > >>> about where, who, and when they would like to > take a trip with some others? > >>> and let people naturally connect? If it turns > out to be a benefit, who know > >>> someone might set up part of a website as an " > I want to take a trip' > >>> bulletin board. Deems Davis N519PJ http://deemsrv10.com/index.html Tim Olson > >>> wrote: > Olson >>> > > >>> > > >>> > I just do it to try to get you all to > finish up so we can have some > > >>> > great RV-10 gatherings. :) Tim > >>> * > >>> > >>> > >>> * > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Forum - > FAQ, > - MATRONICS WEB FORUMS - > List Contribution Web Site - > -Matt > Dralle, List Admin. > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: AOPA magazine
Date: Aug 26, 2009
From: pilotdds(at)aol.com
Nice RV-10 write up in the Aopa magazine-interesting comment re oil temps -----Original Message----- From: William Souza <electspec(at)sbcglobal.net> Sent: Wed, Aug 26, 2009 4:18 pm Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering -Copperstate !!! I'll be at copperstate from California, Had a great time last year at Myron Nelson's fifth wheel HQ and awsome food. I thank Myron for a nice weekend, made new friends and great food. Bill Souza Owner of Rick Grays RV-10 N279RB --- On Wed, 8/26/09, Kelly McMullen wrote: > From: Kelly McMullen <apilot2(at)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering -Copperstate !!! > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 2:19 PM > Kelly McMullen > > Copperstate for some odd reason appears to be Thurs noon to > Sun noon. > Probably to get more revenue. > I'll probably come for a couple days. > > On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 9:22 AM, Pascal > wrote: > > > > I'll be driving out to Scottsdale October 24th, (who > came up with a Thursday > > to Saturday flyin?) I'll talk to my wife about leaving > on Friday ?Maybe > > we'll camp Friday night and hook up with anyone who is > there. > > If any of you will be there Friday night, please let > me know so I'll know if > > it's worth coming out Friday. Hope to meet a few of > you. > > Pascal > > -------------------------------------------------- > > From: "Deems Davis" <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> > > Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 8:48 AM > > To: > > Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - > A Gathering > > -Copperstate ?!!! > > > > >> > >> Absolutely ! ?We've got Copperstate coming up in > Oct : (23-24) > >> http://www.copperstate.org/csj/ ?We had > about a dozen -10 builders / flyers > >> here last year, Myron Nelson brought his 5th wheel > trailer over and cooked > >> Carne Asada diiner for everyone. He even had a > banner made up w/ RV-10 HQ on > >> it. There were 3-4 RV-10's th at flew their planes > in. ?I personally know of > >> at least one more that will be flying in this year > ;-) . He may even be able > >> to be talked into giving some rides. > >> > >> We've got 4 flying RV10's in the area: > >> > >> David McNeil > >> Bill DeRouchey > >> Al Gardner > >> Myself. > >> > >> And several more under construction. > >> > >> Maybe we would could talk you Jim and Robin Marks > into coming over from > >> CA, and Rick Sked to come down from Las Vegas, > Scott to come down from SLC. > >> Heck if we can get that many -10's I'm pretty sure > I can arrange for us to > >> get a 'designated parking area' set aside for us. > That time of the year the > >> weather is GREAT! Visibilities are unlimited. And > Av Gas in Casa Grande is > >> some of the cheapest in AZ. > >> > >> I'd be happy to work on arrangements. and possibly > some group activities. > >> > >> Who's interested???????? > >> > >> Deems Davis N519PJ > >> http://deemsrv10.com/index.html > >> > >> > >> pilotdds(at)aol.com > wrote: > >>> > >>> Are you going to host the first event,I > understand Az is nice in the > >>> fall? > >>> > >>> > >>> -----Original Message----- > >>> From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> > >>> To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > >>> Sent: Tue, Aug 25, 2009 10:09 pm > >>> Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway > writeup - A Gathering ???? > >>> > Davis >>> > > I like this idea ... RV10 gathering/s. OSH is > >>> definitely a great gathering, but I'd love to > see if there's any interest in > >>> getting together somewhere with some other > builder/flyers. I think the > >>> biggest attraction to OSH for me is just > getting to visit with other > >>> similarly 'infected' types. I monitor the > SoCal RV list, and they routinely > >>> have several posts each week where several > people connect and either meet > >>> somewhere or fly somewhere together. I realize > we're spread across the US > >>> and the logistics are greatly expa nded, but it > would be nice if we developed > >>> into the kind of group that routinely met and > flew together either > >>> regionally or otherwise. What if people just > used this list to post ideas > >>> about where, who, and when they would like to > take a trip with some others? > >>> and let people naturally connect? If it turns > out to be a benefit, who know > >>> someone might set up part of a website as an " > I want to take a trip' > >>> bulletin board. Deems Davis N519PJ http://deemsrv10.com/index.html Tim Olson > >>> wrote: > Olson >>> > > >>> > > >>> > I just do it to try to get you all to > finish up so we can have some > > >>> > great RV-10 gatherings. :) Tim > >>> ?* > >>> > >>> > >>> * > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Forum - > FAQ, > ???- MATRONICS WEB FORUMS - > List Contribution Web Site - > ? ? ? ? ? ? ? -Matt > Dralle, List Admin. > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007(at)cox.net>
Subject: AOPA magazine
Date: Aug 26, 2009
check http://www.aopa.org/members/files/pilot/2009/september/honeymooners0909.html _____ 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, August 26, 2009 4:51 PM Subject: RV10-List: AOPA magazine Nice RV-10 write up in the Aopa magazine-interesting comment re oil temps -----Original Message----- From: William Souza <electspec(at)sbcglobal.net> Sent: Wed, Aug 26, 2009 4:18 pm Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering -Copperstate !!! I'll be at copperstate from California, Had a great time last year at Myron Nelson's fifth wheel HQ and awsome food. I thank Myron for a nice weekend, made new friends and great food. Bill Souza Owner of Rick Grays RV-10 N279RB --- On Wed, 8/26/09, Kelly McMullen wrote: > From: Kelly McMullen <apilot2(at)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering -Copperstate !!! > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 2:19 PM > Kelly McMullen > > Copperstate for some odd reason appears to be Thurs noon to > Sun noon. > Probably to get more revenue. > I'll probably come for a couple days. > > On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 9:22 AM, Pascal > wrote: > > > > I'll be driving out to Scottsdale October 24th, (who > came up with a Thursday > > to Saturday flyin?) I'll talk to my wife about leaving > on Friday Maybe > > we'll camp Friday night and hook up with anyone who is > there. > > If any of you will be there Friday night, please let > me know so I'll know if > > it's worth coming out Friday. Hope to meet a few of > you. > > Pascal > > -------------------------------------------------- > > From: "Deems Davis" <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> > > Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 8:48 AM > > To: > > Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - > A Gathering > > -Copperstate !!! > > > > >> > >> Absolutely ! We've got Copperstate coming up in > Oct : (23-24) > >> http://www.copperstate.org/csj/ We had > about a dozen -10 builders / flyers > >> here last year, Myron Nelson brought his 5th wheel > trailer over and cooked > >> Carne Asada diiner for everyone. He even had a > banner made up w/ RV-10 HQ on > >> it. There were 3-4 RV-10's that flew their planes > in. I personally know of > >> at least one more that will be flying in this year > ;-) . He may even be able > >> to be talked into giving some rides. > >> > >> We've got 4 flying RV10's in the area: > >> > >> David McNeil > >> Bill DeRouchey > >> Al Gardner > >> Myself. > >> > >> And several more under construction. > >> > >> Maybe we would could talk you Jim and Robin Marks > into coming over from > >> CA, and Rick Sked to come down from Las Vegas, > Scott to come down from SLC. > >> Heck if we can get that many -10's I'm pretty sure > I can arrange for us to > >> get a 'designated parking area' set aside for us. > That time of the year the > >> weather is GREAT! Visibilities are unlimited. And > Av Gas in Casa Grande is > >> some of the cheapest in AZ. > >> > >> I'd be happy to work on arrangements. and possibly > some group activities. > >> > >> Who's interested???????? > >> > >> Deems Davis N519PJ > >> http://deemsrv10.com/index.html > >> > >> > >> pilotdds(at)aol.com > wrote: > >>> > >>> Are you going to host the first event,I > understand Az is nice in the > >>> fall? > >>> > >>> > >>> -----Original Message----- > >>> From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> > >>> To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > >>> Sent: Tue, Aug 25, 2009 10:09 pm > >>> Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway > writeup - A Gathering ???? > >>> > Davis >>> >> > I like this idea ... RV10 gathering/s. OSH is > >>> definitely a great gathering, but I'd love to > see if there's any interest in > >>> getting together somewhere with some other > builder/flyers. I think the > >>> biggest attraction to OSH for me is just > getting to visit with other > >>> similarly 'infected' types. I monitor the > SoCal RV list, and they routinely > >>> have several posts each week where several > people connect and either meet > >>> somewhere or fly somewhere together. I realize > we're spread across the US > >>> and the logistics are greatly expanded, but it > would be nice if we developed > >>> into the kind of group that routinely met and > flew together either > >>> regionally or otherwise. What if people just > used this list to post ideas > >>> about where, who, and when they would like to > take a trip with some others? > >>> and let people naturally connect? If it turns > out to be a benefit, who know > >>> someone might set up part of a website as an " > I want to take a trip' > >>> bulletin board. Deems Davis N519PJ http://deemsrv10.com/index.html Tim Olson > >>> wrote: > Olson >>> >> > >>> > > >>> > I just do it to try to get you all to > finish up so we can have some > > >>> > great RV-10 gatherings. :) Tim > >>> * > >>> > >>> > >>> * > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Forum - > FAQ, > - MATRONICS WEB FORUMS - > List Contribution Web Site - > -Matt > Dralle, List Admin. > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 26, 2009
From: Don McDonald <building_partner(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering -Copperstate
!!! Isn't anyone going to Van's Homecoming this weekend?- It will be our firs t real trip.... Then Kim looks at the weather and it's suppose to rain Frid ay.- Sounds like fun. Don & Kim McDonald --- On Wed, 8/26/09, Pascal wrote: From: Pascal <rv10builder(at)verizon.net> Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering -Coppers tate !!! Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 9:22 AM I'll be driving out to Scottsdale October 24th, (who came up with a Thursda y to Saturday flyin?) I'll talk to my wife about leaving on Friday- Maybe we'll camp Friday night and hook up with anyone who is there. If any of you will be there Friday night, please let me know so I'll know i f it's worth coming out Friday. Hope to meet a few of you. Pascal -------------------------------------------------- From: "Deems Davis" <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 8:48 AM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering -Coppers tate- !!! > > Absolutely !- We've got Copperstate coming up in Oct : (23-24) http://w ww.copperstate.org/csj/- We had about a dozen -10 builders / flyers here last year, Myron Nelson brought his 5th wheel trailer over and cooked Carne Asada diiner for everyone. He even had a banner made up w/ RV-10 HQ on it. There were 3-4 RV-10's that flew their planes in.- I personally know of at least one more that will be flying in this year ;-) . He may even be abl e to be talked into giving some rides. > > We've got 4 flying RV10's in the area: > > David McNeil > Bill DeRouchey > Al Gardner > Myself. > > And several more under construction. > > Maybe we would could talk you Jim and Robin Marks into coming over from C A, and Rick Sked to come down from Las Vegas, Scott to come down from SLC. Heck if we can get that many -10's I'm pretty sure I can arrange for us to get a 'designated parking area' set aside for us. That time of the year the weather is GREAT! Visibilities are unlimited. And Av Gas in Casa Grande is some of the cheapest in AZ. > > I'd be happy to work on arrangements. and possibly some group activities. > > Who's interested???????? > > Deems Davis N519PJ > http://deemsrv10.com/index.html > > > pilotdds(at)aol.com wrote: >> Are you going to host the first event,I understand Az is nice in the fal l? >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> >> To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com >> Sent: Tue, Aug 25, 2009 10:09 pm >> Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ???? >> :deemsdavis(at)cox.net>> I like this idea ... RV10 gathering/s. OSH is definit ely a great gathering, but I'd love to see if there's any interest in getti ng together somewhere with some other builder/flyers. I think the biggest a ttraction to OSH for me is just getting to visit with other similarly 'infe cted' types. I monitor the SoCal RV list, and they routinely have several p osts each week where several people connect and either meet somewhere or fl y somewhere together. I realize we're spread across the US and the logistic s are greatly expanded, but it would be nice if we developed into the kind of group that routinely met and flew together either regionally or otherwis e. What if people just used this list to post ideas about where, who, and w hen they would like to take a trip with some others? and let people natural ly connect? If it turns out to be a benefit, who know someone might set up part of a website as an " I want to take a trip' bulletin board. De ems Davis N519PJ http://deemsrv10.com/index.html Tim Olson wrote: >> > >> > >> > I just do it to try to get you all to finish up so we can have some > great RV-10 gatherings. :) Tim >>- * >> >> >> * > > > > > le, List Admin. =0A=0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007(at)cox.net>
Subject: 40G
Date: Aug 26, 2009
I O540D4A5 Hartzell constant speed. Anybody done one like this? airplane is 1666, 3 people is 600, 32 gal is 192, 40 pounds of tools. total 2500 pounds, elevation 6000, temp probably 90f. DA9500. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Miller John <gengrumpy(at)aol.com>
Subject: Re: 40G
Date: Aug 26, 2009
Best have a VERY long runway! On Aug 26, 2009, at 7:42 PM, David McNeill wrote: > > > I O540D4A5 Hartzell constant speed. Anybody done one like this? > > airplane is 1666, 3 people is 600, 32 gal is 192, 40 pounds of > tools. total 2500 pounds, elevation 6000, temp probably 90f. DA9500. > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 26, 2009
Subject: Re: 40G
From: Dave Saylor <dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com>
ooo, I just looked up 40G. 4200' is not a lot of extra. I was on an 8200' runway at KEMM. On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 6:04 PM, Dave Saylor < dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com> wrote: > I've done a couple very similar, maybe worse. I was 100AGL after 4000 feet > of runway. I ran up to full power, leaned before rolling, and used 1/3 > flaps. > > > On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 5:46 PM, Miller John wrote: > >> Best have a VERY long runway! >> On Aug 26, 2009, at 7:42 PM, David McNeill wrote: >> >> >> >> I O540D4A5 Hartzell constant speed. Anybody done one like this? >> >> airplane is 1666, 3 people is 600, 32 gal is 192, 40 pounds of tools. >> total 2500 pounds, elevation 6000, temp probably 90f. DA9500. >> >> * >> * >> >> > 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 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 26, 2009
Subject: Re: AOPA magazine
From: Dave Saylor <dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com>
>>Peeler, a physician, said he doesn=92t have the time or skills to build a n airplane like the RV'10, which requires at least 2,000 hours for a vetera n builder to assemble. But he says he complies with the letter and spirit of the regulations by only using his aircraft for private, noncommercial purposes and hiring professional mechanics to perform the required inspections. =93I=92m not the builder of this airplane and I don=92t pretend to be,=94 h e said.<< http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=430W P He pretended to be the builder when he applied for the AW cert, and had his signature notarized stating he was the builder on the 8130-12. He may have some 'splain'n to do... On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 4:50 PM, wrote: > Nice RV-10 write up in the Aopa magazine-interesting comment re oil temps > > Dave Saylor AirCrafters LLC 140 Aviation Way Watsonville, CA 95076 831-722-9141 Shop 831-750-0284 Cell ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 26, 2009
Subject: Re: 40G
From: Dave Saylor <dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com>
I've done a couple very similar, maybe worse. I was 100AGL after 4000 feet of runway. I ran up to full power, leaned before rolling, and used 1/3 flaps. On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 5:46 PM, Miller John wrote: > Best have a VERY long runway! > On Aug 26, 2009, at 7:42 PM, David McNeill wrote: > > > I O540D4A5 Hartzell constant speed. Anybody done one like this? > > airplane is 1666, 3 people is 600, 32 gal is 192, 40 pounds of tools. > total 2500 pounds, elevation 6000, temp probably 90f. DA9500. > > * > * > > Dave Saylor AirCrafters LLC 140 Aviation Way Watsonville, CA 95076 831-722-9141 Shop 831-750-0284 Cell ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: 40G
Date: Aug 26, 2009
From: "Robin Marks" <robin1(at)mrmoisture.com>
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From: "richard sipp" <rsipp(at)earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: 40G
Date: Aug 26, 2009
Dave: If what you are asking is estimated takeoff performance assuming an otherwise normal RV-10......I would say no problem. I made several takeoffs in this condition or more demanding on a recent trip to Utah. While I did not pay particular attention to the distances I doubt any were over 2500'. Dick Sipp ----- Original Message ----- From: David McNeill To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 8:42 PM Subject: RV10-List: 40G I O540D4A5 Hartzell constant speed. Anybody done one like this? airplane is 1666, 3 people is 600, 32 gal is 192, 40 pounds of tools. total 2500 pounds, elevation 6000, temp probably 90f. DA9500. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Rene" <rene(at)felker.com>
Subject: 40G
Date: Aug 26, 2009
I fly out of KOGD, 4473 ft. Done several flights at 2700, or a little more, with temps in the high 80's low 90's. No problem getting off in 2500 feet. Used runway 16, 5195 feet. 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 David McNeill Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 6:43 PM Subject: RV10-List: 40G I O540D4A5 Hartzell constant speed. Anybody done one like this? airplane is 1666, 3 people is 600, 32 gal is 192, 40 pounds of tools. total 2500 pounds, elevation 6000, temp probably 90f. DA9500. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "richard sipp" <rsipp(at)earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ????
Date: Aug 26, 2009
Great ideas Deems, I would like to see an RV-10 dedicated fly in at a different location each year, someplace that would also provide interest to the rest of our family members. The Ohio Valley RVators, much like the SoCal group started as an email list has grown to several hundred and flys somewhere in this area nearly every weekend. Dick Sipp N110DV ----- Original Message ----- From: "Deems Davis" <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:09 AM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ???? > > I like this idea ... RV10 gathering/s. OSH is definitely a great > gathering, but I'd love to see if there's any interest in getting together > somewhere with some other builder/flyers. I think the biggest attraction > to OSH for me is just getting to visit with other similarly 'infected' > types. > > I monitor the SoCal RV list, and they routinely have several posts each > week where several people connect and either meet somewhere or fly > somewhere together. I realize we're spread across the US and the > logistics are greatly expanded, but it would be nice if we developed into > the kind of group that routinely met and flew together either regionally > or otherwise. > > What if people just used this list to post ideas about where, who, and > when they would like to take a trip with some others? and let people > naturally connect? If it turns out to be a benefit, who know someone might > set up part of a website as an " I want to take a trip' bulletin board. > > Deems Davis N519PJ > http://deemsrv10.com/index.html > > Tim Olson wrote: >> >> I just do it to try to get you all to finish up so we can have >> some great RV-10 gatherings. :) >> Tim >> > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Pascal" <rv10builder(at)verizon.net>
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering -Copperstate
!!!
Date: Aug 26, 2009
I will road trip out there Friday arriving sometime in the afternoon from SoCal. We'll camp overnight than we'll probably do the show Saturday for a few hours and move on in the afternoon. Look forward to meeting everyone there. Pascal -------------------------------------------------- From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007(at)cox.net> Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 11:19 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering -Copperstate !!! > > Check http://www.copperstate.org/csj/ Thursday is setup day; main show Fri > 22 and Sat 23, 24th almost everybody is gone by noon. > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Pascal > Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 9:22 AM > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering > -Copperstate !!! > > > I'll be driving out to Scottsdale October 24th, (who came up with a > Thursday > to Saturday flyin?) I'll talk to my wife about leaving on Friday Maybe > we'll camp Friday night and hook up with anyone who is there. > If any of you will be there Friday night, please let me know so I'll know > if > it's worth coming out Friday. Hope to meet a few of you. > Pascal > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "Deems Davis" <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> > Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 8:48 AM > To: > Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering > -Copperstate !!! > >> >> Absolutely ! We've got Copperstate coming up in Oct : (23-24) >> http://www.copperstate.org/csj/ We had about a dozen -10 builders / >> flyers here last year, Myron Nelson brought his 5th wheel trailer over >> and cooked Carne Asada diiner for everyone. He even had a banner made >> up w/ RV-10 HQ on it. There were 3-4 RV-10's that flew their planes >> in. I personally know of at least one more that will be flying in >> this year ;-) . He may even be able to be talked into giving some rides. >> >> We've got 4 flying RV10's in the area: >> >> David McNeil >> Bill DeRouchey >> Al Gardner >> Myself. >> >> And several more under construction. >> >> Maybe we would could talk you Jim and Robin Marks into coming over >> from CA, and Rick Sked to come down from Las Vegas, Scott to come down >> from SLC. Heck if we can get that many -10's I'm pretty sure I can >> arrange for us to get a 'designated parking area' set aside for us. >> That time of the year the weather is GREAT! Visibilities are >> unlimited. And Av Gas in Casa Grande is some of the cheapest in AZ. >> >> I'd be happy to work on arrangements. and possibly some group activities. >> >> Who's interested???????? >> >> Deems Davis N519PJ >> http://deemsrv10.com/index.html >> >> >> pilotdds(at)aol.com wrote: >>> Are you going to host the first event,I understand Az is nice in the >>> fall? >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> >>> To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com >>> Sent: Tue, Aug 25, 2009 10:09 pm >>> Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ???? >>> >>> > I like this idea ... RV10 gathering/s. >>> OSH is definitely a great gathering, but I'd love to see if there's >>> any interest in getting together somewhere with some other >>> builder/flyers. I think the biggest attraction to OSH for me is just >>> getting to visit with other similarly 'infected' types. I monitor the >>> SoCal RV list, and they routinely have several posts each week where >>> several people connect and either meet somewhere or fly somewhere >>> together. I realize we're spread across the US and the logistics are >>> greatly expanded, but it would be nice if we developed into the kind >>> of group that routinely met and flew together either regionally or >>> otherwise. What if people just used this list to post ideas about >>> where, who, and when they would like to take a trip with some others? >>> and let people naturally connect? If it turns out to be a benefit, who > know someone might set up part of a website as an " >>> I want to take a trip' bulletin board. Deems Davis N519PJ >>> http://deemsrv10.com/index.html Tim Olson wrote: >>> > >>> > >>> > I just do it to try to get you all to finish up so we can have some >>> > great RV-10 gatherings. :) Tim >>> * >>> >>> >>> * >> >> >> >> >> > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: 40G
Date: Aug 27, 2009
From: pilotdds(at)aol.com
It is a different feel and you will climb slower with a longer ground roll than what you are used to.Remember your v-speeds and proper leaning techniques and all else being normal it will do it.I have been to Bishop, RKS and TVL and am very pleased with the high altitude performance.Do not take high density altitude lightly. -----Original Message----- From: Dave Saylor <dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com> Sent: Wed, Aug 26, 2009 6:04 pm Subject: Re: RV10-List: 40G I've done a couple very similar, maybe worse.? I was 100AGL after 4000 feet of runway.? I ran up to full power, leaned before rolling, and used 1/3 flaps. On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 5:46 PM, Miller John wrote: Best have a VERY long runway! On Aug 26, 2009, at 7:42 PM, David McNeill wrote: ? I?O540D4A5 Hartzell constant speed. Anybody done one like this?? airplane is 1666, 3 people is 600, 32 gal is 192, 40 pounds of tools. total 2500 pounds, elevation 6000, temp probably 90f. DA9500. Dave Saylor AirCrafters LLC 140 Aviation Way Watsonville, CA 95076 831-722-9141 Shop 831-750-0284 Cell ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 26, 2009
From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ????
Fred, Monument valley airport is 255nm NE from KCGZ (Casa Grande / Copperstate). It's near the Utah Arizona border about midway between Page Az and 4 corners. (I've got visions of Fred's Paris Special perched atop one of the spiers !!!!!) Deems Fred Williams, M.D. wrote: > > > Deems; > > How far away is monument valley??? > It 's on my bucket list of things to do in my RV 10 > > Dr Fred. > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 26, 2009
From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: Bonded Edges of Windows
Cover them with a very light weight strip of fiberglass cloth, to prevent cracks in the paint developing later, then paint over them. Deems Davis N519PJ http://deemsrv10.com/index.html Jeff Carpenter wrote: > > I'm about to take the plunge and bond the windows onto the doors. > I've got a cosmetic question: > > What do you see when looking through the plexi to the bonded edge? > > The Weld-On 10 is white. Should I paint the exterior perimeter of the > window to hide that? Should I add some black color to that somehow > first? What have others done? > > Jeff Carpenter > 40304 > Covered in a fine dusting of plexi glass > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 26, 2009
Subject: Re: Bonded Edges of Windows
From: Dave Saylor <dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com>
Ditto to Deems. I don't know of any tested way to tint the Weld-On. Dave On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 9:52 PM, Deems Davis wrote: > > Cover them with a very light weight strip of fiberglass cloth, to prevent > cracks in the paint developing later, then paint over them. > > Deems Davis N519PJ > http://deemsrv10.com/index.html > > > Jeff Carpenter wrote: > >> >> I'm about to take the plunge and bond the windows onto the doors. I've >> got a cosmetic question: >> >> What do you see when looking through the plexi to the bonded edge? >> >> The Weld-On 10 is white. Should I paint the exterior perimeter of the >> window to hide that? Should I add some black color to that somehow first? >> What have others done? >> >> Jeff Carpenter >> 40304 >> Covered in a fine dusting of plexi glass >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > -- Dave Saylor AirCrafters LLC 140 Aviation Way Watsonville, CA 95076 831-722-9141 Shop 831-750-0284 Cell ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Condrey, Bob (US SSA)" <bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com>
Date: Aug 27, 2009
Subject: 40G
I was at 00V (Meadowlake, just north of Colorado Springs, CO) in late June and had 2 large people (440), full fuel (360), about 35 pounds in back. Th is was before my plane was in paint so empty wt was 1654 for a GW of 2489. Field elevation is 6874 and DA was 11,200! Runway at 00V is 6000x60. ht tp://www.airnav.com/airport/00V Bob N442PM ________________________________ From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of David McNeill Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 7:43 PM Subject: RV10-List: 40G I O540D4A5 Hartzell constant speed. Anybody done one like this? airplane is 1666, 3 people is 600, 32 gal is 192, 40 pounds of tools. total 2500 pounds, elevation 6000, temp probably 90f. DA9500. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Question on Control Cables & FAB
From: "jayb" <jaybrinkmeyer(at)yahoo.com>
Date: Aug 27, 2009
Thanks John. Differences between the tables make perfect sense once thread count is taken into consideration. The control cables all use the same AN316 nuts. Don't know if they are shear nuts however. Just fyi that if you ordered Vans throttle quadrant, you'll need extra -43 lock washers as they only include enough for the FWF ends. Regards, Jay johngoodman wrote: > Jay, > Just to muddy the water a little (g), The Standard Aircraft Handbook table on page 160 Shows 450-500 inch-pounds for a 7/16-20 with an AN315 nut, while an AN316 Shear Nut is only 270-300 inch-pounds. I believe you are tightening an AN316, right? > Also, Coarse thread 7/16-14 are even less, but I'm pretty sure yours is -20. > John Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=259932#259932 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Robert Brunkenhoefer <rebrunk42(at)gmail.com>
Subject: Re: 40G
Date: Aug 27, 2009
I have departed SRR. Ruidoso,nm . At that wt. Same DA 6800' el . Mt prop 8000' runway. Off@ middle so it is doable. Lean for da and do mountain flying prep. Robert Brunkenhoefer. N 661G long trips and loving it. 150+ hrs Sent from my iPhone Robert E. Brunkenhoefer Brunkenhoefer Law Firm, P.C. 520 Lawrence St. Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 Phone: 361-888-8808 Facsimile: 361-888-6753 robert(at)brunklaw.com On Aug 26, 2009, at 7:46 PM, Miller John wrote: > Best have a VERY long runway! > > On Aug 26, 2009, at 7:42 PM, David McNeill wrote: > >> >> >> I O540D4A5 Hartzell constant speed. Anybody done one like this? >> >> airplane is 1666, 3 people is 600, 32 gal is 192, 40 pounds of >> tools. total 2500 pounds, elevation 6000, temp probably 90f. DA9500. >> >> >> =================================== >> tp://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List >> =================================== >> nics.com >> =================================== >> w.matronics.com/contribution >> =================================== >> > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Big Iron Envy
Date: Aug 27, 2009
From: "Robin Marks" <robin1(at)mrmoisture.com>
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From: Robert Brunkenhoefer <rebrunk42(at)gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ????
Date: Aug 27, 2009
i agree but has anyone thought about a gathering in texas? south padre island, matamoris,mex. , brownsville. gulf of mexico. port isabel airport. robert On Aug 26, 2009, at 9:13 PM, richard sipp wrote: > > Great ideas Deems, > > I would like to see an RV-10 dedicated fly in at a different > location each year, someplace that would also provide interest to > the rest of our family members. > > The Ohio Valley RVators, much like the SoCal group started as an > email list has grown to several hundred and flys somewhere in this > area nearly every weekend. > > Dick Sipp > N110DV > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Deems Davis" <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> > To: > Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:09 AM > Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A > Gathering ???? > > >> >> I like this idea ... RV10 gathering/s. OSH is definitely a great >> gathering, but I'd love to see if there's any interest in getting >> together somewhere with some other builder/flyers. I think the >> biggest attraction to OSH for me is just getting to visit with >> other similarly 'infected' types. >> >> I monitor the SoCal RV list, and they routinely have several posts >> each week where several people connect and either meet somewhere or >> fly somewhere together. I realize we're spread across the US and >> the logistics are greatly expanded, but it would be nice if we >> developed into the kind of group that routinely met and flew >> together either regionally or otherwise. >> >> What if people just used this list to post ideas about where, who, >> and when they would like to take a trip with some others? and let >> people naturally connect? If it turns out to be a benefit, who know >> someone might set up part of a website as an " I want to take a >> trip' bulletin board. >> >> Deems Davis N519PJ >> http://deemsrv10.com/index.html >> >> Tim Olson wrote: >>> >>> I just do it to try to get you all to finish up so we can have >>> some great RV-10 gatherings. :) >>> Tim >>> >> >> >> >> > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Pascal" <rv10builder(at)verizon.net>
Subject: Fw: The honeymooners- response from Dave
Date: Aug 27, 2009
FYI on the AOPA article From: Hirschman, Dave Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 8:14 AM Subject: RE: The honeymooners Dear Pascal, Thanks for your e-mail, and your suggestion of Tim Olson. I've read his blogs and trip reports and enjoy them very much! The decision to feature an RV-10 owned by a non-builder was done with AOPA demographics in mind. A large percentage of our membership would never consider owning an Experimental airplane, let alone build one. The article was meant to show that some Experimental designs, like the RV-10, are thoroughly mainstream and highly useful (as well as exceptionally fun) airplanes. Hopefully, some readers will do as you suggest and buy someone else's completed airplane -- or build one . . . Warm Regards, Dave ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------- From: Pascal [mailto:rv10builder(at)verizon.net] Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 11:06 AM Subject: Re: The honeymooners Dave; I enjoy reading your articles but I must admit my excitement when I saw the Van's RV-10 on the September cover quickly turned to disappointment when I read the story. There are so many great stories of builders out there that are doing what the EAA designed in the late 1940; using building an aircraft to be for recreation and education. Your story on the Peelers did exactly the opposite. If Dr Peeler "doesn't have the time or skills to build an airplane". He should have considered a certified plane or someone else's completed RV-10. Home built aircraft are supposed to be built at Home not a professional's hangar. The EAA has spend numerous hours with volunteers like Dick Van Grunsven to work on the 51% rule for those who actually want to take the time to learn the skills. Your builder example did everything in writing to hurt that effort. Should you ever decide to do another article on a RV-10, consider getting a real builder who has done much for the RV-10 community. His name is Tim Olson Thank you! Pascal Reid ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ????
From: "orchidman" <gary(at)wingscc.com>
Date: Aug 27, 2009
After I get my plane back from the paint shop I want to start looking for a good airport in the Ozarks (Eastern OK, Western AR, and MO) That would put it within a -10 tank of gas for everyone within the circle from TX, NM, the Dakotas, WI, OH, and GA which would be most of the central US. I am sure others can do it for the western and eastern areas also. Come in on a Saturday and leave by noon on Sunday. -------- Gary Blankenbiller RV10 - # 40674 (N2GB Flying) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=259963#259963 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: AOPA magazine
Date: Aug 27, 2009
From: "John Cox" <johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com>
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Date: Aug 27, 2009
From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ????
Branson MO? We've got a couple of days @ a time share reserved there sometime in OCT Deems orchidman wrote: > > After I get my plane back from the paint shop I want to start looking for a good airport in the Ozarks (Eastern OK, Western AR, and MO) > That would put it within a -10 tank of gas for everyone within the circle from TX, NM, the Dakotas, WI, OH, and GA which would be most of the central US. > I am sure others can do it for the western and eastern areas also. > Come in on a Saturday and leave by noon on Sunday. > > -------- > Gary Blankenbiller > RV10 - # 40674 > (N2GB Flying) > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=259963#259963 > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 27, 2009
From: Rick Sked <ricksked(at)embarqmail.com>
Subject: Re: Fw: The honeymooners- response from Dave
He totally skirted the issue that will caus e the most uproar. The fact tha t the owner did not build the aircraft and obviously falsified the paperwor k for the airworthiness certificate. Demographics my butt.....political con nections within the AOPA and the airshow circut determined the selection, I 'm wondering if any enforcment action will come from this....I did like the article though...makes it easier for me to sell mine when the time comes, but regardless of who owns it, the data plate will always say Manufacturer: Rick Sked.....Now where did I put that hold harmless agreement??? Rick Sked N246RS ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pascal" <rv10builder(at)verizon.net> Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 8:47:54 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: RV10-List: Fw: The honeymooners- response from Dave FYI on the AOPA article From: Hirschman, Dave Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 8:14 AM Subject: RE: The honeymooners Dear Pascal, Thanks for your e-mail, and your suggestion of Tim Olson. I've read his blo gs and trip reports and enjoy them very much! The decision to feature an RV-10 owned by a non-builder was done with AOPA demographics in mind.=C2-A large percentage of our membership would never consider owning an Experimental airplane, let alone build one. The article was meant to show that some Experimental designs, like the RV-10, are thor oughly mainstream and highly useful (as well as exceptionally fun) airplane s. Hopefully, some readers will do as you suggest and buy someone else's co mpleted airplane -- or=C2-build one . . . Warm Regards, Dave From: Pascal [mailto:rv10builder(at)verizon.net] Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 11:06 AM Subject: Re: The honeymooners Dave; I enjoy reading your articles but I must admit my excitement when I saw the =C2- Van's RV-10 on the September cover quickly turned to disappointment when I read the story. There are so many great stories of builders out ther e that are doing what the EAA designed in the late 1940; using building an aircraft to be for recreation and education. Your story on the Peelers did exactly the opposite. If Dr Peeler "doesn't have the time or skills to buil d an airplane". He should have=C2-considered a certified plane or someone else's completed RV-10. Home built aircraft are supposed to be built at Ho me not a professional's hangar. The EAA has spend numerous hours with volun teers like Dick Van Grunsven to work on the 51% rule for those who actually want to take the time to learn the skills. Your builder example did everyt hing in writing to hurt that effort. Should you ever decide to do another article on a RV-10, consider getting a real builder who has done much for the RV-10 community. His name is Tim Ol son Thank you! Pascal Reid == ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 27, 2009
Subject: Re: RV-10 Article
From: Dave Saylor <dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com>
Thank you, Dave. That's a reasonable and completely acceptable explanation. FWIW, there are a lot of people who are concerned about people intending to get around the rules, and this looked for all the world like one of those cases. A line or two to set things straight might have been interesting and informative to your audience. How about an article specifically addressing "second owner" ins and outs? Thanks again, Dave Saylor On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 9:49 AM, Hirschman, Dave wrote: > Dear David Saylor, > > Thanks very much for your e-mail and sharing your concerns about this > airplane. > I can assure you that David Peeler doesn't have the repairman's certificate > on this airplane. He bought it from the builder (who is now deceased). > The point of the RV-10 story was to highlight the tremendous utility and > capability of some Experimental category aircraft, even for non-builders > like David and Amy Peeler. My parents built a VariEze, and I'm an RV-3 > owner, so I'm a big fan of the Experimental category . . . > Warm Regards, > > Dave Hirschman > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Dave Saylor [mailto:dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com] > *Sent:* Thursday, August 27, 2009 12:41 PM > *To:* Hirschman, Dave > *Subject:* Fwd: RV-10 Article > > Dear Mr. Hirschman, > > I'm a 24-year AOPA member and an RV-10 builder/owner. I own and operate a > builder assistance center for amateur built aircraft, and I served on the > FAA's recent committee to review what is commonly known as the 51% rule. > > I think you did a disservice to RV-10 builders specifically and all amateur > builders in general by printing certain quotes from David Peeler. Without > any valid explanation of the rule, you left the impression that Dr. Peeler > had someone build his plane. Yet, a quick check of the registration > database clearly lists him as the manufacturer, but he claims he doesn't > "pretend to be" the builder...something's fishy. > > There's nothing wrong with selling a plane that you built, as long as your > intentions were correct. And there's nothing wrong with hiring out certain > parts of the project. But in this case there's clearly more to the story, > and not knowing what it is or how it was addressed leaves a black mark. > > I hope you can clear up the discrepancy. I'm not the only one who noticed. > > Sincerely, > > Dave Saylor > AirCrafters LLC > 140 Aviation Way > Watsonville, CA 95076 > 831-722-9141 Shop > 831-750-0284 Cell > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 27, 2009
Subject: Re: RV-10 Article
From: Dave Saylor <dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com>
Dave, I copied my last reply to you to a bunch of RV-10 types on Matronics. You said the builder passed away, and implied that the plane was amateur built...now I'm hearing that it was Steve Raddatz. Yes, he is deceased, but he was also a professional builder who it seems did not share your concern about abuse of the AB category. So I stand by my original statement and I think I'll shut up for a while before I make myself a bigger fool. Dave Saylor On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 10:54 AM, Hirschman, Dave wrote: > Dear Dave Saylor, > I share your concerns about abuse of the Experimental category, and your > point about explicitly spelling out the ownership trail in this case is well > taken. > Also, I like your idea about a "second owner" article, too. As a buyer (but > not yet a builder) of Experimental aircraft over the years, it's a subject > I'm personally very interested in . . . > Best, > > Dave Hirschman > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Dave Saylor [mailto:dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com] > *Sent:* Thursday, August 27, 2009 1:50 PM > *To:* Hirschman, Dave > *Cc:* rv10-list(at)matronics.com > *Subject:* Re: RV-10 Article > > Thank you, Dave. That's a reasonable and completely acceptable > explanation. FWIW, there are a lot of people who are concerned about people > intending to get around the rules, and this looked for all the world like > one of those cases. A line or two to set things straight might have been > interesting and informative to your audience. How about an article > specifically addressing "second owner" ins and outs? > > Thanks again, > > Dave Saylor > > On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 9:49 AM, Hirschman, Dave wrote: > >> Dear David Saylor, >> >> Thanks very much for your e-mail and sharing your concerns about this >> airplane. >> I can assure you that David Peeler doesn't have the repairman's >> certificate on this airplane. He bought it from the builder (who is now >> deceased). >> The point of the RV-10 story was to highlight the tremendous utility and >> capability of some Experimental category aircraft, even for non-builders >> like David and Amy Peeler. My parents built a VariEze, and I'm an RV-3 >> owner, so I'm a big fan of the Experimental category . . . >> Warm Regards, >> >> Dave Hirschman >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Dave Saylor [mailto:dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com] >> *Sent:* Thursday, August 27, 2009 12:41 PM >> *To:* Hirschman, Dave >> *Subject:* Fwd: RV-10 Article >> >> Dear Mr. Hirschman, >> >> I'm a 24-year AOPA member and an RV-10 builder/owner. I own and operate a >> builder assistance center for amateur built aircraft, and I served on the >> FAA's recent committee to review what is commonly known as the 51% rule. >> >> I think you did a disservice to RV-10 builders specifically and all >> amateur builders in general by printing certain quotes from David Peeler. >> Without any valid explanation of the rule, you left the impression that Dr. >> Peeler had someone build his plane. Yet, a quick check of the registration >> database clearly lists him as the manufacturer, but he claims he doesn't >> "pretend to be" the builder...something's fishy. >> >> There's nothing wrong with selling a plane that you built, as long as your >> intentions were correct. And there's nothing wrong with hiring out certain >> parts of the project. But in this case there's clearly more to the story, >> and not knowing what it is or how it was addressed leaves a black mark. >> >> I hope you can clear up the discrepancy. I'm not the only one who >> noticed. >> >> Sincerely, >> >> 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 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Robert Brunkenhoefer <rebrunk42(at)gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ????
Date: Aug 27, 2009
i would be interested. i hear arkansas, ok and mo are beautiful. robert corpus christi is a long way from most places. CRP On Aug 27, 2009, at 11:33 AM, orchidman wrote: > > After I get my plane back from the paint shop I want to start > looking for a good airport in the Ozarks (Eastern OK, Western AR, > and MO) > That would put it within a -10 tank of gas for everyone within the > circle from TX, NM, the Dakotas, WI, OH, and GA which would be most > of the central US. > I am sure others can do it for the western and eastern areas also. > Come in on a Saturday and leave by noon on Sunday. > > -------- > Gary Blankenbiller > RV10 - # 40674 > (N2GB Flying) > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=259963#259963 > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 27, 2009
From: Kelly McMullen <kellym(at)aviating.com>
Subject: Re: AOPA magazine
Or the mechanically capable owner that is able to find an amenable A&P to supervise properly restoring the aircraft to what it should be. I do carry 30-40lbs of tools on most flights, more if planning to do inspection or repair. Kelly A&P/IA Patrick Thyssen wrote: > Tim, > Maybe it's the owner who wants their plane to look like shit and not > pay an honest amount of money to fix it. You can always find some one to > do work and sighn it off. > But its the owner who has to say do it right. And Pay. > Patrick Thyssen > A&P > I don't carry 100 lbs of tools in my planes and neither do my customers. > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: David Maib <dmaib(at)mac.com>
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ????
Date: Aug 27, 2009
Eureka Springs AR. was just featured in the most recent issue of Pilot Getaways magazine. Mary and I used to own a place in that area. It is a little jewel tucked away in NW Arkansas. Carroll Co. airport (4M1) is a nice little (VFR) airport and I suspect the manager would be pretty helpful to a group fly-in. Side trip to Gaston's White River Resort for a fly-in lunch or some world class brown trout fishing would be available. People could stay on Table Rock Lake at Holiday Island, about seven miles out of Eureka Springs. Golf, water sports, and fishing available there. Very short flight to Branson, as well. Lots for kids and grownups to do. David Maib 40559 Flying On Aug 27, 2009, at 12:54 PM, Deems Davis wrote: Branson MO? We've got a couple of days @ a time share reserved there sometime in OCT Deems orchidman wrote: > > After I get my plane back from the paint shop I want to start > looking for a good airport in the Ozarks (Eastern OK, Western AR, > and MO) > That would put it within a -10 tank of gas for everyone within the > circle from TX, NM, the Dakotas, WI, OH, and GA which would be most > of the central US. > I am sure others can do it for the western and eastern areas also. > Come in on a Saturday and leave by noon on Sunday. > > -------- > Gary Blankenbiller > RV10 - # 40674 > (N2GB Flying) > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=259963#259963 > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 27, 2009
From: Kelly McMullen <kellym(at)aviating.com>
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ????
Hot Springs AR, Springfield/Branson and areas in between are nice. Can't recall any place I've been in OK that I'd want to spend more than an overnight. Both destinations would be in the 5-6 hour distance from AZ at -10 speeds, about an hour more in my Mooney. Unless extremely favorable winds, that means a fuel stop. Robert Brunkenhoefer wrote: > > i would be interested. i hear arkansas, ok and mo are beautiful. robert > corpus christi is a long way from most places. CRP > On Aug 27, 2009, at 11:33 AM, orchidman wrote: > >> >> After I get my plane back from the paint shop I want to start looking >> for a good airport in the Ozarks (Eastern OK, Western AR, and MO) >> That would put it within a -10 tank of gas for everyone within the >> circle from TX, NM, the Dakotas, WI, OH, and GA which would be most of >> the central US. >> I am sure others can do it for the western and eastern areas also. >> Come in on a Saturday and leave by noon on Sunday. >> >> -------- >> Gary Blankenbiller >> RV10 - # 40674 >> (N2GB Flying) >> >> >> >> >> Read this topic online here: >> >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=259963#259963 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ????
From: "orchidman" <gary(at)wingscc.com>
Date: Aug 27, 2009
I now have 3 locations to examine. I assume that we need to evaluate parking, air camping, hotels, food and any gathering area plus what else? -------- Gary Blankenbiller RV10 - # 40674 (N2GB Flying) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=260051#260051 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007(at)cox.net>
Subject: AOPA magazine
Date: Aug 27, 2009
Boulders need to carry some tools and spare parts on their flights. I have had a major FBO at Austin tell me that since they have no maintenance manual for my Glastar that they can not work on it. They offered free use of their hangar and tools but I must fix it. -----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, August 27, 2009 1:15 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: AOPA magazine Or the mechanically capable owner that is able to find an amenable A&P to supervise properly restoring the aircraft to what it should be. I do carry 30-40lbs of tools on most flights, more if planning to do inspection or repair. Kelly A&P/IA Patrick Thyssen wrote: > Tim, > Maybe it's the owner who wants their plane to look like shit and not > pay an honest amount of money to fix it. You can always find some one > to do work and sighn it off. > But its the owner who has to say do it right. And Pay. > Patrick Thyssen > A&P > I don't carry 100 lbs of tools in my planes and neither do my customers. > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: <karolamy(at)roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: RV10-List Digest: Aveo landing lights
Date: Aug 27, 2009
Did anyone else see the new generation Aveo landing lights @ OSH this year? Here is their verbage - AveoMaxxT landing/taxi/wigwag light module and the AveoMaxxT Premiere 6-in-1 embedded wingtip light solution (Taxi-WigWag-Landing-Nav-Posistion-Strobe). Web site is: aveoaviationlights.com for those interested. Has anyone purchased them? If so have you "fired them up"? How do they compare to other brand HID's? Am looking for someone's input who has purchased/used them if possible. They supposedly use an LED with Lazer technology. All that sounds great but my question is how does the RUNWAY LOOK at night in comparing them to HIDs? Better, worse, same? It is difficult to imagine them any better than a "top of the line" 50 Watt HID, but am looking for real world input??? Yes, they look cool, and yes their Nav/strobe combo bolts right on the side of the landing light fixture and yes the entire fixture will fit in our wing tip space. But, at their price (quoted $2600 at OSH for Nav/strobe/landing light combo - both sides) I'd sure appreciate some input from fellow flyer/builders... Thanks to all! Rich RV-6A 1000 hrs of awesome flying 10 - finishing kit ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Seano" <sean(at)braunandco.com>
Subject: Re: RV10-List Digest: Aveo landing lights
Date: - - - , 20-
Hey, I am really interested too! I have been waiting for these to come out. The Aveo dudes said these won't come out until mid September. I know the HID's are great but they said these are even brighter! I would pay for these just for the fact they are easy to install and hoolk right to the nav lights. They quoted me 2700, hope they come down a little. If not I will spend 1000 for LED position lights and strobes then buy the two HID'S. Oh ya the LED's would be a lot easier to wig wag with no power up. ----- Original Message ----- From: <karolamy(at)roadrunner.com> Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:16 PM Subject: RV10-List: Re: RV10-List Digest: Aveo landing lights > > Did anyone else see the new generation Aveo landing lights @ OSH this > year? Here is their verbage - AveoMaxxT landing/taxi/wigwag light module > and the AveoMaxxT Premiere 6-in-1 embedded wingtip light solution > (Taxi-WigWag-Landing-Nav-Posistion-Strobe). Web site is: > aveoaviationlights.com for those interested. > > Has anyone purchased them? If so have you "fired them up"? How do they > compare to other brand HID's? Am looking for someone's input who has > purchased/used them if possible. They supposedly use an LED with Lazer > technology. All that sounds great but my question is how does the RUNWAY > LOOK at night in comparing them to HIDs? Better, worse, same? It is > difficult to imagine them any better than a "top of the line" 50 Watt HID, > but am looking for real world input??? > > Yes, they look cool, and yes their Nav/strobe combo bolts right on the > side of the landing light fixture and yes the entire fixture will fit in > our wing tip space. But, at their price (quoted $2600 at OSH for > Nav/strobe/landing light combo - both sides) I'd sure appreciate some > input from fellow flyer/builders... Thanks to all! > > Rich > RV-6A 1000 hrs of awesome flying > 10 - finishing kit > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: RV10-List Digest: Aveo landing lights
From: "woxofswa" <woxof(at)aol.com>
Date: Aug 27, 2009
Check these out at the bottom of the page. This is what I am ordering. What I have ordered from these guys so far has been high quality. http://www.kestrobes.com/beacon.htm#LL1 -------- Myron Nelson Mesa, AZ Emp completed, legacy build fuse in progress Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=260078#260078 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: RV10-List Digest: Aveo landing lights
Date: Aug 27, 2009
From: "Robin Marks" <robin1(at)mrmoisture.com>
Wow, $2,700. That is a lot of $. I think if one wanted to work with some of the Auto HID kits you could do dual HID's (~$150.00 each), Red/Green LED Position Lights ($75.00 total including sockets) and a premium Wig/Wag (XePulse ~$200.00). All that for under $600.00. Add two blank Duckworks leading edge cutouts ($130.00 pair). All in you have a great lighting system for under $750.00. If you don't want to cut your leading edge and wish to place the landing lights in the wing tips (not ideal for lighting based on my prior RV experience) you can get the Auto HID's that use the same bulb size as the standard Vans wing tip lights. I don't know of anyone saw the posting by Sam Buchannan where he used colored mirrored plexi as the backing for his position lights adding pizaz of his position lights and reflecting his strobes. Really cool look and again inexpensive. ~$6.00 each plus shipping. Turns our I am more frugal than I thought! The $2,000 savings gets you ALMOST a full set of front & rear leather Seats from Classic Aero. $3,000 for lights looks like a lot to me... Robin -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Seano Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:24 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: RV10-List Digest: Aveo landing lights Hey, I am really interested too! I have been waiting for these to come out. The Aveo dudes said these won't come out until mid September. I know the HID's are great but they said these are even brighter! I would pay for these just for the fact they are easy to install and hoolk right to the nav lights. They quoted me 2700, hope they come down a little. If not I will spend 1000 for LED position lights and strobes then buy the two HID'S. Oh ya the LED's would be a lot easier to wig wag with no power up. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Seano" <sean(at)braunandco.com>
Subject: Re: RV10-List Digest: Aveo landing lights
Date: - - - , 20-
That is a big difference. I should go the cheaper route. Scott Schmidt has the HID's in the wingtip and I don't know why I should even look at anything else. Why do I need brighter than that? Maybe I will be able to afford my G900 now....NOT! Really wish I had the time yesterday to see your plane Robin. I am back in SLC now. What airport do you keep your plane at? ----- Original Message ----- From: Robin Marks To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 5:24 PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Re: RV10-List Digest: Aveo landing lights Wow, $2,700. That is a lot of $. I think if one wanted to work with some of the Auto HID kits you could do dual HID's (~$150.00 each), Red/Green LED Position Lights ($75.00 total including sockets) and a premium Wig/Wag (XePulse ~$200.00). All that for under $600.00. Add two blank Duckworks leading edge cutouts ($130.00 pair). All in you have a great lighting system for under $750.00. If you don't want to cut your leading edge and wish to place the landing lights in the wing tips (not ideal for lighting based on my prior RV experience) you can get the Auto HID's that use the same bulb size as the standard Vans wing tip lights. I don't know of anyone saw the posting by Sam Buchannan where he used colored mirrored plexi as the backing for his position lights adding pizaz of his position lights and reflecting his strobes. Really cool look and again inexpensive. ~$6.00 each plus shipping. Turns our I am more frugal than I thought! The $2,000 savings gets you ALMOST a full set of front & rear leather Seats from Classic Aero. $3,000 for lights looks like a lot to me. Robin -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Seano Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:24 PM To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: RV10-List Digest: Aveo landing lights Hey, I am really interested too! I have been waiting for these to come out. The Aveo dudes said these won't come out until mid September. I know the HID's are great but they said these are even brighter! I would pay for these just for the fact they are easy to install and hoolk right to the nav lights. They quoted me 2700, hope they come down a little. If not I will spend 1000 for LED position lights and strobes then buy the two HID'S. Oh ya the LED's would be a lot easier to wig wag with no power up. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder(at)sausen.net>
Date: Aug 27, 2009
Subject: AOPA magazine
Not sure what happened that he completely yanked his site. I'm guessing he got slapped with a lawsuit or something that he completely dropped out of cyberspace. If you use this link it will take you to the Internet Archive copy of his site at various points in time. Some of the links on the site might be broken and some of the pictures might not come up but it's mostly all there. It's funny how I can find my first couple emails ever from back in 92 by googling my name along with every single post I ever made to this list "do not archiv" or not. :) http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.rvproject.com Michael -----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, August 27, 2009 3:38 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: AOPA magazine Reminder how to find the old Checkoway site would be nice. I recall several things that I would like to refresh on. RV Builder (Michael Sausen) wrote: > > Ya guys, no embarrassing Tim lest he take his website offline ala Checkoway. Of course Dan forgot about a little something called the Internet Archive. As the kids of today are learning, once on the Internet, it's there forever. :) > > Michael > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 27, 2009
From: Don McDonald <building_partner(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ????
Deems, and you other AZ 10 guys, we are flying (at least that's the plan) t o Sedona on 9-4 for a week.- It would be nice to at least meet up.... eit her in Sedona, or we could stop on the way there or on our return trip.- -I'm sure we'll have a spare day or so to fly... and for that day-or so we have-accomodations for you as well. Don McDonald- --- On Wed, 8/26/09, Deems Davis wrote: From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ???? Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 12:09 PM Tim you might want to consider Copperstate as an alternate to LOE this year . I've heard the same about LOE, great for RV'rs but not much else to do. C opperstate is not so large that flying in and out during the event is the c hallenge it is @ OSH. Tie in a visit to Sedona, Grand Canyon, Monument Vall ey,- Puerto Penasco, San Diego, Las Vegas ??? We'll make it worth your wh ile. I'll fly part way out to meet you so you can have a -10 to look at on your way inbound :-) Deems drumming up Copperstate attendance Davis Tim Olson wrote: > > I think gatherings would be fun, but, there is a downside sometimes. > If you go somewhere with tons to do, then nobody does any flying, > and there is too much draw to go visit other things.- On the > other hand, if you go somewhere lame, then there is only flying > to do, and the family will get bored.- So personally, I really > like the idea of gathering in one spot, and flying around > to a couple others....kind of like the last couple trips I > did like meeting David Maib and Vic and heading to Key West, > or metting Scott and heading to Oregon.- That makes for a great > FLYING vacation where you can camp or see things too. > > This year I was considering LOE for a fly-in since it's been > a while, but, at the same time, it's not really a super destination > for the kids and family....you basically will love it if you > just want to hang out with other builders, and you can > fly all day long if you want.- But, you hang out at the > airport a lot.- OSH is a great GATHERING but not the most > convenient place to do lots of flying.- What would make > OSH more fun is if people would meet up along the way, > and the closer you got, the more people you had. > > So it's hard because everyone has a varied agenda of what > they'd like.- I don't think I'll be at LOE this year, > but I know I'll be flying a couple more times on trips by > the end of the year.- It's always nice to fly along and look > out the window and see another RV-10. :) > > Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD > > > > Deems Davis wrote: >> >> I like this idea ... RV10 gathering/s. OSH is definitely a great gatheri ng, but I'd love to see if there's any interest in getting together somewhe re with some other builder/flyers. I think the biggest attraction to OSH fo r me is just getting to visit with other similarly 'infected' types. >> >> I monitor the SoCal RV list, and they routinely have several posts each week where several people connect and either meet somewhere or fly somewher e together.- I realize we're spread across the US and the logistics are g reatly expanded, but it would be nice if we developed into the kind of grou p that routinely met and flew together either regionally or otherwise. >> >> What if people just used this list to post ideas about where, who, and w hen they would like to take a trip with some others? and let people natural ly connect? If it turns out to be a benefit, who know someone might set up part of a website as an " I want to take a trip' bulletin board. >> >> Deems Davis N519PJ >> http://deemsrv10.com/index.html >> >> Tim Olson wrote: >>> >>> I just do it to try to get you all to finish up so we can have >>> some great RV-10 gatherings. :) >>> Tim >>> > > > > > > le, List Admin. =0A=0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Miller John <gengrumpy(at)aol.com>
Subject: Re: AOPA magazine
Date: Aug 27, 2009
You can carry a simple memory stick with the entire RV 10 plans on it for convenient use whenever needed! I do! grumpy N184JM On Aug 27, 2009, at 4:00 PM, David McNeill wrote: > > Boulders need to carry some tools and spare parts on their flights. > I have > had a major FBO at Austin tell me that since they have no > maintenance manual > for my Glastar that they can not work on it. They offered free use > of their > hangar and tools but I must fix it. > > -----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, August 27, 2009 1:15 PM > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: Re: RV10-List: AOPA magazine > > > Or the mechanically capable owner that is able to find an amenable > A&P to > supervise properly restoring the aircraft to what it should be. > I do carry 30-40lbs of tools on most flights, more if planning to do > inspection or repair. > Kelly > A&P/IA > > Patrick Thyssen wrote: >> Tim, >> Maybe it's the owner who wants their plane to look like shit and not >> pay an honest amount of money to fix it. You can always find some one >> to do work and sighn it off. >> But its the owner who has to say do it right. And Pay. >> Patrick Thyssen >> A&P >> I don't carry 100 lbs of tools in my planes and neither do my >> customers. >> >> > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "David McNeill" <dlm46007(at)cox.net>
Subject: AOPA magazine
Date: Aug 27, 2009
My USB memory has RV10 plans, technical manuals for the avionics, operation guides,etc If one is prepare, I rarely find use for same. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Miller John Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 7:15 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: AOPA magazine You can carry a simple memory stick with the entire RV 10 plans on it for convenient use whenever needed! I do! grumpy N184JM On Aug 27, 2009, at 4:00 PM, David McNeill wrote: > > Boulders need to carry some tools and spare parts on their flights. > I have > had a major FBO at Austin tell me that since they have no maintenance > manual for my Glastar that they can not work on it. They offered free > use of their hangar and tools but I must fix it. > > -----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, August 27, 2009 1:15 PM > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: Re: RV10-List: AOPA magazine > > > Or the mechanically capable owner that is able to find an amenable A&P > to supervise properly restoring the aircraft to what it should be. > I do carry 30-40lbs of tools on most flights, more if planning to do > inspection or repair. > Kelly > A&P/IA > > Patrick Thyssen wrote: >> Tim, >> Maybe it's the owner who wants their plane to look like shit and not >> pay an honest amount of money to fix it. You can always find some one >> to do work and sighn it off. >> But its the owner who has to say do it right. And Pay. >> Patrick Thyssen >> A&P >> I don't carry 100 lbs of tools in my planes and neither do my >> customers. >> >> > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 27, 2009
From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ????
Now thats what I'm talking about !!!!!!!!! ;-) Seriously, we're only a short flight from Sedona, and would love to hook up with you while you/re here. There's an RV-10 in Prescott as well. Sedona is an interesting airport. It sits on the top of a 500' mesa, normally, you land one way (uphill) and take off the other. The elevation differences on the ends of the runway is 100'. There is some really amazing 'red rock' formations in the area. It would make for some REALLY neat air-to-air shots with your freshly painted plane in the foreground. (I've got a camera that should be up to the task). Deems Don McDonald wrote: > Deems, and you other AZ 10 guys, we are flying (at least that's the > plan) to Sedona on 9-4 for a week. It would be nice to at least meet > up.... either in Sedona, or we could stop on the way there or on our > return trip. I'm sure we'll have a spare day or so to fly... and for > that day or so we have accomodations for you as well. > Don McDonald > > --- On *Wed, 8/26/09, Deems Davis //* wrote: > > > From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> > Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering > ???? > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 12:09 PM > > <http://us.mc537.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=deemsdavis@cox.net>> > > Tim you might want to consider Copperstate as an alternate to LOE > this year. I've heard the same about LOE, great for RV'rs but not > much else to do. Copperstate is not so large that flying in and > out during the event is the challenge it is @ OSH. Tie in a visit > to Sedona, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Puerto Penasco, San > Diego, Las Vegas ??? We'll make it worth your while. I'll fly part > way out to meet you so you can have a -10 to look at on your way > inbound :-) > > > Deems drumming up Copperstate attendance Davis > > Tim Olson wrote: > <http://us.mc537.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Tim@myrv10.com>> > > > > I think gatherings would be fun, but, there is a downside sometimes. > > If you go somewhere with tons to do, then nobody does any flying, > > and there is too much draw to go visit other things. On the > > other hand, if you go somewhere lame, then there is only flying > > to do, and the family will get bored. So personally, I really > > like the idea of gathering in one spot, and flying around > > to a couple others....kind of like the last couple trips I > > did like meeting David Maib and Vic and heading to Key West, > > or metting Scott and heading to Oregon. That makes for a great > > FLYING vacation where you can camp or see things too. > > > > This year I was considering LOE for a fly-in since it's been > > a while, but, at the same time, it's not really a super destination > > for the kids and family....you basically will love it if you > > just want to hang out with other builders, and you can > > fly all day long if you want. But, you hang out at the > > airport a lot. OSH is a great GATHERING but not the most > > convenient place to do lots of flying. What would make > > OSH more fun is if people would meet up along the way, > > and the closer you got, the more people you had. > > > > So it's hard because everyone has a varied agenda of what > > they'd like. I don't think I'll be at LOE this year, > > but I know I'll be flying a couple more times on trips by > > the end of the year. It's always nice to fly along and look > > out the window and see another RV-10. :) > > > > Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD > > > > > > > > Deems Davis wrote: > <http://us.mc537.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=deemsdavis@cox.net>> > >> > >> I like this idea ... RV10 gathering/s. OSH is definitely a > great gathering, but I'd love to see if there's any interest in > getting together somewhere with some other builder/flyers. I think > the biggest attraction to OSH for me is just getting to visit with > other similarly 'infected' types. > >> > >> I monitor the SoCal RV list, and they routinely have several > posts each week where several people connect and either meet > somewhere or fly somewhere together. I realize we're spread > across the US and the logistics are greatly expanded, but it would > be nice if we developed into the kind of group that routinely met > and flew together either regionally or otherwise. > >> > >> What if people just used this list to post ideas about where, > who, and when they would like to take a trip with some others? and > let people naturally connect? If it turns out to be a benefit, who > know someone might set up part of a website as an " I want to take > a trip' bulletin board. > >> > >> Deems Davis N519PJ > >> http://deemsrv10.com/index.html > >> > >> Tim Olson wrote: > <http://us.mc537.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Tim@myrv10.com>> > >>> > >>> I just do it to try to get you all to finish up so we can have > >>> some great RV-10 gatherings. :) > >>> Tim > >>> > > > > > > > > > > > > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV1bsp; - > MATRONICS WEB FORUMS -nbsp; > ="http://www.matronics.com/contribution" > target=_blank>http://www.matro==================== > > > * > > > * ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering -Copperstate
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From: "woxofswa" <woxof(at)aol.com>
Date: Aug 27, 2009
Thanks for the kind words. Last year was a lot of fun and I am planning on a repeat if there is sufficient interest. The only difference is that if we do a dinner it will probably have to be Friday night as my granddaughter's birthday party is scheduled for Saturday afternoon. As we get closer I'll need a rough estimate on how many to expect for dinner. -------- Myron Nelson Mesa, AZ Emp completed, legacy build fuse in progress Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=260145#260145 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ????
Date: Aug 28, 2009
From: "Robin Marks" <robin1(at)mrmoisture.com>
On a recent trip to AZ I did a few landings at Payson (PAY) between Deems & Sedona. It was beautiful there, more like Colorado than AZ (5,200 MSL). Looked like a really cool diner on the airport edge overlooking the runway. The type of place people use as a destination to ride their Harleys to on the weekend. Check it out. As I remember it was also the cheapest fuel in the area (but check me on that). Payson also where I learned that landing at 80 Knots gets you to land exactly on the 1,000' markers. The far 1,000' markers. :-) Robin -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Deems Davis Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 8:23 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering ???? Now thats what I'm talking about !!!!!!!!! ;-) Seriously, we're only a short flight from Sedona, and would love to hook up with you while you/re here. There's an RV-10 in Prescott as well. Sedona is an interesting airport. It sits on the top of a 500' mesa, normally, you land one way (uphill) and take off the other. The elevation differences on the ends of the runway is 100'. There is some really amazing 'red rock' formations in the area. It would make for some REALLY neat air-to-air shots with your freshly painted plane in the foreground. (I've got a camera that should be up to the task). Deems Don McDonald wrote: > Deems, and you other AZ 10 guys, we are flying (at least that's the > plan) to Sedona on 9-4 for a week. It would be nice to at least meet > up.... either in Sedona, or we could stop on the way there or on our > return trip. I'm sure we'll have a spare day or so to fly... and for > that day or so we have accomodations for you as well. > Don McDonald > > --- On *Wed, 8/26/09, Deems Davis //* wrote: > > > From: Deems Davis <deemsdavis(at)cox.net> > Subject: Re: RV10-List: Olsons great getaway writeup - A Gathering > ???? > To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com > Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 12:09 PM > > <http://us.mc537.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=deemsdavis@cox.net>> > > Tim you might want to consider Copperstate as an alternate to LOE > this year. I've heard the same about LOE, great for RV'rs but not > much else to do. Copperstate is not so large that flying in and > out during the event is the challenge it is @ OSH. Tie in a visit > to Sedona, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Puerto Penasco, San > Diego, Las Vegas ??? We'll make it worth your while. I'll fly part > way out to meet you so you can have a -10 to look at on your way > inbound :-) > > > Deems drumming up Copperstate attendance Davis > > Tim Olson wrote: > <http://us.mc537.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Tim@myrv10.com>> > > > > I think gatherings would be fun, but, there is a downside sometimes. > > If you go somewhere with tons to do, then nobody does any flying, > > and there is too much draw to go visit other things. On the > > other hand, if you go somewhere lame, then there is only flying > > to do, and the family will get bored. So personally, I really > > like the idea of gathering in one spot, and flying around > > to a couple others....kind of like the last couple trips I > > did like meeting David Maib and Vic and heading to Key West, > > or metting Scott and heading to Oregon. That makes for a great > > FLYING vacation where you can camp or see things too. > > > > This year I was considering LOE for a fly-in since it's been > > a while, but, at the same time, it's not really a super destination > > for the kids and family....you basically will love it if you > > just want to hang out with other builders, and you can > > fly all day long if you want. But, you hang out at the > > airport a lot. OSH is a great GATHERING but not the most > > convenient place to do lots of flying. What would make > > OSH more fun is if people would meet up along the way, > > and the closer you got, the more people you had. > > > > So it's hard because everyone has a varied agenda of what > > they'd like. I don't think I'll be at LOE this year, > > but I know I'll be flying a couple more times on trips by > > the end of the year. It's always nice to fly along and look > > out the window and see another RV-10. :) > > > > Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD > > > > > > > > Deems Davis wrote: > <http://us.mc537.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=deemsdavis@cox.net>> > >> > >> I like this idea ... RV10 gathering/s. OSH is definitely a > great gathering, but I'd love to see if there's any interest in > getting together somewhere with some other builder/flyers. I think > the biggest attraction to OSH for me is just getting to visit with > other similarly 'infected' types. > >> > >> I monitor the SoCal RV list, and they routinely have several > posts each week where several people connect and either meet > somewhere or fly somewhere together. I realize we're spread > across the US and the logistics are greatly expanded, but it would > be nice if we developed into the kind of group that routinely met > and flew together either regionally or otherwise. > >> > >> What if people just used this list to post ideas about where, > who, and when they would like to take a trip with some others? and > let people naturally connect? If it turns out to be a benefit, who > know someone might set up part of a website as an " I want to take > a trip' bulletin board. > >> > >> Deems Davis N519PJ > >> http://deemsrv10.com/index.html > >> > >> Tim Olson wrote: > <http://us.mc537.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Tim@myrv10.com>> > >>> > >>> I just do it to try to get you all to finish up so we can have > >>> some great RV-10 gatherings. :) > >>> Tim > >>> > > > > > > > > > > > > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV1bsp; - > MATRONICS WEB FORUMS -nbsp; > ="http://www.matronics.com/contribution" > target=_blank>http://www.matro==================== > > > * > > > * ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: RV-10 Article
From: John Cox <johnwcox(at)pacificnw.com>
Date: Aug 28, 2009
Thanks Dave for setting Mr. Hirschman straight. I know that Stein and Rob Hickman both felt Steven Raddatz Production aircraft for immediate resale w ere, in their words -beautiful. Others will follow in his footsteps to fil l the "Peeler Need". I have seen far prettier and more valued features in OBAM projects actually built by the pilots. So much so that I am going to take my critical attitude to the EAA for consideration as a 2010 AirVenture Judge. Many of you amatuer builders deserve some well earned accolades... .Nicely Done! Let's shout it to those wanting RV-10s. Kit #984 is on the floor at Van's. The Peeler paperwork did not acknowledge Mr. Raddatz's contribution nor his many other repeditive financial successes while so slowly learning.. Oh ya h, it was for remedial education and continueing financial enjoyment. It d id credit the check Dr Peeler and his commercial pilot wife wrote, leaving a distinct siren's call for future purchasers to look to Pro Built RV-10s a gainst the sea of stouter built C-182s and faster SR-22s certified birds at dealers. Maybe that is what the RV-10 policyholders now want? As Dave Hirschman stated, (as a buyer but not yet a builder) he was well f amiliar with the issues and knew what he was writing. He knows the FAA acc epted Dr. Peeler as the builder and he published the passage that Peeler kn ew what his Airworthiness certification statement meant... Peeler goes on to say he had it professionally produced for him. Anyone have that Granite rewritten language on 51% built aircraft available so the rest of us get to use it finding the next Peeler? John Cox From: Dave Saylor Sent: Thu 8/27/2009 11:10 AM Subject: RV10-List: Re: RV-10 Article Dave, I copied my last reply to you to a bunch of RV-10 types on Matronics. You said the builder passed away, and implied that the plane was amateur built. ..now I'm hearing that it was Steve Raddatz. Yes, he is deceased, but he w as also a professional builder who it seems did not share your concern abou t abuse of the AB category. So I stand by my original statement and I thin k I'll shut up for a while before I make myself a bigger fool. Dave Saylor On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 10:54 AM, Hirschman, Dave wrote: Dear Dave Saylor, I share your concerns about abuse of the Experimental category, and your po int about explicitly spelling out the ownership trail in this case is well taken. Also, I like your idea about a "second owner" article, too. As a buyer (but not yet a builder) of Experimental aircraft over the years, it's a subject I'm personally very interested in . . . Best, Dave Hirschman From: Dave Saylor [mailto:dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 1:50 PM Cc: rv10-list(at)matronics.com Subject: Re: RV-10 Article Thank you, Dave. That's a reasonable and completely acceptable explanation . FWIW, there are a lot of people who are concerned about people intending to get around the rules, and this looked for all the world like one of tho se cases. A line or two to set things straight might have been interesting and informative to your audience. How about an article specifically addre ssing "second owner" ins and outs? Thanks again, Dave Saylor On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 9:49 AM, Hirschman, Dave wrote: Dear David Saylor, Thanks very much for your e-mail and sharing your concerns about this airpl ane. I can assure you that David Peeler doesn't have the repairman's certificate on this airplane. He bought it from the builder (who is now deceased). The point of the RV-10 story was to highlight the tremendous utility and ca pability of some Experimental category aircraft, even for non-builders like David and Amy Peeler. My parents built a VariEze, and I'm an RV-3 owner, s o I'm a big fan of the Experimental category . . . Warm Regards, Dave Hirschman From: Dave Saylor [mailto:dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 12:41 PM Subject: Fwd: RV-10 Article Dear Mr. Hirschman, I'm a 24-year AOPA member and an RV-10 builder/owner. I own and operate a builder assistance center for amateur built aircraft, and I served on the F AA's recent committee to review what is commonly known as the 51% rule. I think you did a disservice to RV-10 builders specifically and all amateur builders in general by printing certain quotes from David Peeler. Without any valid explanation of the rule, you left the impression that Dr. Peeler had someone build his plane. Yet, a quick check of the registration datab ase clearly lists him as the manufacturer, but he claims he doesn't "preten d to be" the builder...something's fishy. There's nothing wrong with selling a plane that you built, as long as your intentions were correct. And there's nothing wrong with hiring out certain parts of the project. But in this case there's clearly more to the story, and not knowing what it is or how it was addressed leaves a black mark. I hope you can clear up the discrepancy. I'm not the only one who noticed. Sincerely, Dave Saylor AirCrafters LLC 140 Aviation Way Watsonville, CA 95076


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