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September 14, 1999 - September 20, 2005



      
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From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle 925-606-1001)
Date: Sep 14, 1999
Subject: Welcome to the new RVCanada-List at Matronics!!
Welcome to the new RVCanada-List at Matronics!! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Admin. -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Tedd McHenry" <tedd(at)idacom.hp.com>
Subject: Greetings
Date: Sep 15, 1999
Don't know if there's anyone out there to receive this yet. But if there is, hello and welcome to the RV Canada List. I'm Tedd McHenry, and I live in Surrey, BC, Canada. I'm building an RV-6 (though, at the rate I'm going, one could hardly call it "building"). I also publish the Western Canada RVator, newsletter of Van's Air Force Western Canada Wing. I look forward to chatting about RVs in Canada with everyone on the list. (Which, I hope, means more than just me!) Tedd ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Tedd McHenry" <tedd(at)idacom.hp.com>
Subject: Hello to all
Date: Sep 16, 1999
I just did a "who" request, and I see that several people have joined since yesterday. Welcome to all of you! I'm happy to see several email addresses that I recognize from VAF Western Canada Wing. Feel free to send an introductory post, telling us who you are and what your interest in RVs is. Or, feel free to lurk! Since almost no-one yet belonged to the list when I sent my introductory email, here it is again (slightly revised). I live in Surrey, BC, Canada. I'm building an RV-6 (though, at the rate I'm going, one could hardly call it "building"). I also publish the Western Canada RVator, newsletter of Van's Air Force Western Canada Wing. I've been keen on RVs since first seeing an RV-4 in the old RAAC magazine, in 1985. Then I saw the then-new RV-6 at Oshkosh in 86, and got more interested. My fate was sealed, though, in April 94, when I got a back-seat ride in an RV-4 at Redmond, OR. Fantastic! If you haven't flown an RV yet, you definitely have something to look forward to. And I look forward to chatting about RVs in Canada with everyone on the list. Tedd McHenry Surrey, BC ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Tedd McHenry" <tedd(at)idacom.hp.com>
Subject: Homebuilts to U.S.
Date: Sep 22, 1999
Has anyone tried the new procedure for flying homebuilts to the U.S.? What has your experience with it been? It looks like a huge improvement over the old system. Tedd McHenry Surrey, BC -6 tail (still!) ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Tedd McHenry" <tedd(at)idacom.hp.com>
Subject: Looking for Editor
Date: Sep 22, 1999
I'm looking for someone willing to take over editing the Western Canada RVator. Please contact me off the list if you're interested. The Western Canada RVator is the newsletter of Van's Air Force Western Canada Wing. For those of you not familiar with the wing, our newsletter publishes four times a year, and we have about 70 members in Alberta, BC, and Saskatchewan (none so far in Manitoba, as I recall). The newsletter is fairly simple to produce, and I have a full "can" of articles for future issues. I'm trying pare down some of my commitments, to free up more time for building. I think it's good if the editor is an active builder, but it's really not necessary. I actually think it's a great activity for someone interested in RVs, but not yet building. That's how I started, and I found it a great way to learn a lot and get to know RVers world-wide. I write very little of the material myself. Most of it comes from email discussions, web sites, and articles shared by other RVators. There are at least a dozen RV-related newsletters in the U.S. and Canada, and we all share articles freely. That means each newsletter only needs to come up with one good article each issue from its own members and there's plenty to go around. There is no shortage of knowledgeable RV builders willing to share their knowledge. My problem has been more one of selecting between good articles so I don't exceed my self-imposed limit of eight pages. Tedd McHenry Surrey, BC -6 tail ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Tedd McHenry" <tedd(at)idacom.hp.com>
Subject: Fast RVs
Date: Sep 29, 1999
I noticed a picture and write-up of Tracy Saylor's RV-6 in the latest Sport Aviation. I'd seen this plane at Arlington, but didn't look at it too closely. Tracy's done a bunch of things to make his -6 fast: small, round cowl inlets; cooling air plenum; airfoil gear-leg fairings; pressure-recovery wheel pants; and electronic ignition. I'm wondering what sorts of things other people are doing, or plan to do, to improve the speed of their RV? I like the look of cooling-air plenums. Does anyone have any hard data on their effectiveness at reducing cooling drag? Any thoughts on how to design and build one? Tedd McHenry Surrey, BC -6 tail http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/tedd/ ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Tedd McHenry" <tedd(at)idacom.hp.com>
Subject: Ship Kits to Alberta?
Date: Oct 06, 1999
I've recently been advised that the BC government has extended its generous provincial sales tax program to kit airplane parts. That means that BC builders now have the honour of contributing to the province's many fine government programs each time they buy a kit. Seriously, though, I'm investigating the possibility of bringing my kit in wing kit is enough to justify the trip. Does anyone have any suggestions how best to do that? How do those of you in Alberta normally get your kits? Do you have them shipped to somewhere in Montana, then pick them up? Or do you have them delivered directly to you? Is there somewhere (preferably in Calgary) that I can have my wing kit shipped to that will hold it until I get there? What about Customs brokerage? Tedd McHenry Surrey, BC (Bring Cash) -6 tail ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Oct 06, 1999
From: Tim Houle <thoule(at)kneehill.com>
Subject: Re: Ship Kits to Alberta?
recently been advised that the BC government has extended its generous >provincial sales tax program to kit airplane parts. That means that BC >builders now have the honour of contributing to the province's many fine >government programs each time they buy a kit. Ted, you should really move out of that communist province - join us rednecks > >Seriously, though, I'm investigating the possibility of bringing my kit in >wing kit is enough to justify the trip. Does anyone have any suggestions >how best to do that? How do those of you in Alberta normally get your kits? >Do you have them shipped to somewhere in Montana, then pick them up? Or do >you have them delivered directly to you? Is there somewhere (preferably in >Calgary) that I can have my wing kit shipped to that will hold it until I >get there? What about Customs brokerage? have it shipped to Calgary, customs brokrage is a snap - pay the GST and get a slip of paper that you take to a bonded warehouse to pick up your crates. If you leave it at the warehouse too long they charge you storage. hope this helps Tim Houle Three Hills, Alberta right wing in the jig ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Tedd McHenry" <tedd(at)idacom.hp.com>
Subject: Ship Kits to Alberta?
Date: Oct 06, 1999
> > Ted, you should really move out of that communist province - > join us rednecks BC can be pretty hard to take. (ICBC charges 10 times as much for the same insurance coverage on my motorcycle that I had in Edmonton. Not twice as much; not three times as much; 10 time as much! So my bike sits idle.) But that's off-topic. > have it shipped to Calgary, customs brokrage is a snap - pay > the GST and > get a slip of paper that you take to a bonded warehouse to > pick up your > crates. If you leave it at the warehouse too long they charge > you storage. Sounds like the thing to do. Thanks, Tim. Tedd ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Tedd McHenry" <tedd(at)idacom.hp.com>
Subject: Favourite Places to Fly
Date: Oct 19, 1999
Yesterday, Randall Henderson made a post to the RV List about good places to fly to in the gulf islands. That got me thinking: where are people's favourite places to fly in Canada? I've visited the Hundred Dollar Hamburger (Canada) web site http://www.100dollarhamburger.com/can.html I've even posted a review there myself. So that's a good starting point. But, to be more RV-specific, where are the places that people like to go in their RVs, and why? Tedd McHenry Surrey, BC -6 tail http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/tedd/ ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Tedd McHenry" <tedd(at)idacom.hp.com>
Subject: Favourite Places to Fly
Date: Oct 19, 1999
> Ha, I asked a question and didn't even try to answer it myself! Well, I haven't flown anywhere in an RV yet. But my favourite places to visit within RV-range of where I live are Chilliwack (CYCW) and Texada/Gilles Bay (CYGB). Chilliwack has a decent restaurant (with great pie), and some interesting planes to look at. Gilles Bay has (off field) a terrific little restaurant, and it's a beautiful place to visit. My "home" airfield, Delta Heritage Air Park (AK3) is definitely worth a visit, too. I've heard Pender Island is worth the trip, but haven't made it myself. Further from home, and for a more rustic experience, I'm very partial to Bowron Lake Lodge (AK3), and in Alberta: Wolf Lake (FU7), Ram Falls (FH5), and another place north-west of Whitecourt that I can't remember the name of. Any ideas? Tedd McHenry Surrey, BC -6 tail http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/tedd/ ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Oct 19, 1999
Subject: Re: Favourite Places to Fly
From: wdmead <wdmead(at)compusmart.ab.ca>
from Edmonton there are only a few places close by to go. Undoubtedly the best is the Wetaskwin Museum and Aviation Hall of Fame. You can fly in, taxi up to the door see two great museums and there is a very good 'snack bar" Otherwise only Villeneuve has a restaurant where you can get more than a coffee and donut. If you come to our field "Bodell International" call me first and I will meet you there and offer free coffee, tea, and cookies ( in season ) At CYXD the Edmonton Flying Club has an excellent restaurant and lots of people to talk to. In Red Deer there is a snack bar. In Lethbridge there is a restaurant. Try never to enter a local terminal from the airplane side. Find a side gate and enter from the street side. They have an ugly habit out here of charging a $10 fee for walking through the arrivals door. A place I like although I haven't been there this year is, Edson where you can land, walk about a half mile to the nearest restaurant and have a fine time with your friends. I will ask the members of the EHAA and see what they can add. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Tedd McHenry" <tedd(at)idacom.hp.com>
Subject: Favourite Places to Fly
Date: Oct 19, 1999
> > A place I like although I haven't been there this year is, > Edson where > you can land, walk about a half mile to the nearest > restaurant and have a > fine time with your friends. One of my favourites, and I forgot all about it! Yes, Edson is a good place to visit. I think the restaurant Dave's referring to is the Castle restaurant. This is a quirky little Chinese restaurant, run by a quirky little Chinese guy who's name escapes me. He loves to chat with visiting pilots, and will tell you all his theories about nutrition and healthy eating, whether you want to hear them or not! Only a few miles south of Edson is Wolf Lake, which I mentioned in my previous post. It's right next to Wolf Lake provincial park and, of course, Wolf Lake itself. Definitely worth the side trip. Be sure to do a touch-and-go to the check the surface; the grass is sometimes a bit soggy. Tedd McHenry Surrey, BC -6 tail http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/tedd/ ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Tedd McHenry" <tedd(at)idacom.hp.com>
Subject: Chapter 549
Date: Nov 03, 1999
We had an interesting discussion on the homebuilt regs last night, at the RAA Ch.85 meeting. Apparently, there is some precedent for the 51 percent rule being interpreted as 51 percent _assembled_ by the builder. Not _fabricated_. For example, someone recently repaired a crash-damaged Navion, put an auto engine in it, and registered it as a homebuilt. This was apparently accepted by TC. Does anyone know more about this? If this interpretation becomes generally accepted, it will open up a huge range of possibilities for projects. Not much effect on RV builders, specifically, but an interesting change in the homebuilt movement in general, perhaps. Tedd McHenry Surrey, BC -6 tail http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/tedd/ ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Tedd McHenry" <tedd(at)idacom.hp.com>
Subject: JET Tools
Date: Nov 09, 1999
A local tool vendor carries JET air tools. They are reasonably inexpensive, but don't look especially cheap. Does anyone have comments on the quality of these tools? (They don't have any riveting stuff, just general air tools--drills, nibblers, shears, angle drills, etc.). Tedd McHenry Surrey, BC -6 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Nov 12, 1999
Subject: JPI vs. Matronics Settlement Reached...
Dear Listers, After seven months of negotiations, JP Instruments, Inc. and Matronics have reached a mutually agreeable settlement. As most of you are aware, in February of this year, JP Instruments, Inc. alleged that Matronics' use of the trademark "FuelScan" with its aircraft fuel management system infringed upon JP Instruments, Inc's trademark "Scanner" for engine temperature indicators. JP Instruments, Inc. requested that Matronics discontinue the use of the "FuelScan" mark. After considerable negotiations, we have come to an agreement whereby JP Instruments, Inc. will purchase the FuelScan trademark and, if necessary, assist in paying the cost of Matronics' adoption of a new trademark. Matronics will continue to sell and market its aircraft fuel management system under the FuelScan trademark until a phase-out period of up to one year is completed. This will allow Matronics time to sell out its current stock of units marked with the FuelScan trademark and to develop a new trademark. While negotiations have been a bit trying at times, I would like to say that I am satisfied with the outcome, and feel that JP Instruments, Inc. has treated Matronics and me fairly in this matter. Furthermore, I would encourage you to consider JP Instruments for your aircraft avionics in the future as they manufacture an excellent product line. Finally, I would like to thank everyone from around the world for their support and consideration in this matter. I was quite moved by the support - both financial and in the form of letters and comments - that builders and pilots provided me and my company during this time. I never felt alone during this period, and so very much appreciated the encouragement from thousands of my friends! Thank you so very much! Best regards, Matt Dralle President, Matronics -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 15, 1999
From: Warren Gretz <gretz_aero(at)h2net.net>
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Subject: Heated Pitot Tubes
Greetings to the List, I just received a new supply of heated pitot tubes. They are the PH502-12CR (this used to be called the AN5812), and the AN5814-1. Both styles of these pitot tubes are 12 volt and only come in a chrome finish. The PH502-12CR has only the dynamic source for the air speed indicator, but the AN5814 has a heated static source as well and it looks good. I sell the PH502-12CR for $135 and the AN5814 is $199. I also sell the mounting bracket kits to hold the pitot to your aircraft. These are also available in the same chrome finish as the pitot tubes to make a beautiful installation. These mouning bracket kits come with all the parts needed for the installation and come with some detailed instructions and photos of the process. This kit will work on either a metal airplane or composite. The price of the mounting bracket kits is $105. All of my prices INCLUDE shipping in the US. I have other products that may be of interest to you. If you would like a set of flyers on my products, provide me with you US Postal Mail address and I will send you a set. Warren Gretz Gretz Aero 3664 East Lake Drive Littleton, CO 80121 303-770-3811 gretz_aero(at)h2net.net ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Nov 23, 1999
Subject: [Please Read] List Fund Raiser Continues; LOC #1 December
1st! Greetings Listers! Don't forget the 1999 List Fund Raiser is still in progress and there is still plenty of time to make a Contribution and assure yourself a place on on the first List Of Contributors (LOC)! I will post the first LOC on December 1st and it will detail everyone that has generously made a Contribution so far this year!! It costs a great deal to maintain the Email and Web server systems and high-speed Internet connection that provide the Email List services found here. I won't even mention the many, many hours I spend each week running the Lists, doing backups, handling subscription requests, and creating new email and web features and services such as the Archive Search Engine, and Archive Browser... Whoops; I think I just did! :-) This year's Fund Raiser started out pretty slow and I was starting to think that no one appreciated me anymore... ;-) But, in the last week or so things have really started to pick up! So if you haven't made a Contribution yet this year, why not join your email List friends and make a contribution today to support the continued operation of these Lists! There are two easy methods for making your Contribution: * Make a SSL Secure Web Contribution using your Visa or MasterCard, surf over to: http://www.matronics.com/contribution.html * Make a Contribution by check, send US Mail to: Matronics c/o Matt Dralle PO Box 347 Livermore, CA 94551 I would like to sincerely thank everyone who has already made a Contribution so far this year! I greatly appreciate your generosity and support and want you to know that these Lists have been made possible directly by *YOU*! Thank you! Matt Dralle Your Email List Administrator -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Dec 02, 1999
Subject: 1999 List of Contributors #1 and a Special Thank You Message!!
Dear Listers, I would like to personally thank each and everyone that has contributed this year to 1999 List Fund Raiser! As you can see from the list of names below, there were many, many generous people from the Lists this time around and I want everyone to know just how much your support has meant to me. The list of members below includes those that have contributed during this year's List Fund Raiser as well as those that have contributed throughout the year and also those that made a donation to my Legal Defense Fund earlier in the year that was sponsored my our own Bob Nuckolls of Aero Electric. I want everyone to know just how much it means to me to receive the type of financial support for these Lists that I have this year. As the Lists have grown so much over the last few years, so have the equipment costs as well as the monthly costs such as the Internet connectivity. Your generosity during the Fund Raiser and throughout the year, truly makes the continued operation, and more importantly, the continued upgrade and improvement of these aviation-related services directly possible. That is the bottom line. Please accept my most sincere appreciation of the amazing and, at times, overwhelming generosity of so many of you wonderful people! Thank you!! For those of you that didn't quite get your contribution in on time for this first List of Contributors - be it by check or by credit card - I will be posting a followup List of Contributors #2 for 1999 in a few weeks to make sure that I properly acknowledge each and everyone of the generous List members. One last time, the addresses to make a contribution are: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or Matt Dralle c/o Matronics PO Box 347 Livermore, CA 94551 Finally, thank you all so much for your support this year both in terms of the financial contribution but also in the form of the letters and moral support during what can only be categorized as a very stressful and unsettling time. And I think you know what I'm referring to... Your support and encouragement meant more to me than you'll ever know. I felt as if I had 2500 friends all behind me, and that's a *powerful* force! Well done one and all! Thank you! Best regards for the upcoming year. Your Email List Administrator, Matt Dralle RV-4 Builder #1763 =================== 1999 List of Contributors #1 ==================== Abell, John Acker, Rob Adams, Bob Adamson, Larry Ahamer, Karl Albachten, Rudy III Alcazar, Jesus Allen, Brent Allison, Steven Ammeter, John Amundsen, Blair Anderson, Edward Armstrong, Robert Arnold, James Aronson, David Ashford, James Ashton, Kent Atkinson, Harold Baggett, Robert Baker, Gary Baker, Ray Baldwin, James Barlow, Melvin Barnes, Thomas Barnes, Tom Barnhart, Dave Barrenechea, Godo Battles, Brenton BB Diversified Services, LTD Bechtel, Amos Bell, Bruce Belted Air Power LTD. 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Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Jan 15, 2000
Subject: 1999 List of Contributors #2!
Dear Listers, Below is the final List of Contributors for 1999 as promised. Again, I would like to thank everyone that made a generous contribution in 1999 to support the continued operation of these email Lists. Your support directly makes the quality and quantity of this service possible. Thank you! Matt Dralle EMail List Administrator RV-4 Builder, #1763 - N442RV =================== 1999 List of Contributors #2 ==================== Adamson, Arden Allender, Patrick Anonymous from MN Asher, M.E. Baxter, Rob Bell, Doug Bendure, Ryan Bergh, David Berrie, Robert Blake, J.I. Boucher, Michel Bragg, Medford Briegleb, Ross Brietigam, Charles Broomell, Glenn Brusilow, Michael Chatham, Robert Clary, Buck Coats, Lonnie Cook, Craig - Golf Instruments Co. Cooper, James Cribb, William Jr. Crosby, Harry Dane, Bill Von Dziewiontkoski, Bob Ellenberger, Mike Embree, Roger Faatz, Mitch Fasching, John Gibbons, Robert Glauser, David Gold, Andy -Builder's Bookstore 10% Gregory, Steve Grenier, Raymond Guarino, Michael H., Harold - E.P.M.AV Corp Hale, Brian Hunt, Wallace Johnston, Leroy Jordon, Don Killion, Clay Klingmuller, Dr. L.M. Magaw, David Mains, Ralph Maltby, Michael Martin, Cliff - Martin Metal Fab Mazataud, Hyun Sook McBride, Duncan McDonald, James Mendenhall, Elbie - E.M Aviation Mitchell, Duane Morley, Harold Peck, Phil Pessel, Garnett Rodebush, James Ross, Jonathan Schmidt, John Scully, William Smith, Steven Spence, Stephen Triff, Wes Wagoner, Richard Weaver, Brian Wiegenstein, John Wiley, Robert Wilson, Donald -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Jan 16, 2000
Subject: Confusion Over "List of Contributors"...
Hi Listers, I'm really sorry for the confusion over the most recent posting of the List of Contributors #2. List #2 contained only the contributor names *since* the List #1 was posted. So, if you weren't on List #2, you were likely on List #1. Below are URLs to each of the LOC #x postings. Again, sorry for the confusion. I should have made it more clear in the verbiage. Thanks to everyone, Matt Dralle Email List Admin. ============================= LOC #1 and #2 ================================ List of Contributors #1 - 1999 ------------------------------ http://www.matronics.com/searching/getmsg_script.cgi?INDEX=29144?KEYS=list_of_con?LISTNAME=Homebuilt?HITNUMBER=2?SERIAL=11144111847?SHOWBUTTONS=NO List of Contributors #2 - 1999 ------------------------------ http://www.matronics.com/searching/getmsg_script.cgi?INDEX=29144?KEYS=list_of_con?LISTNAME=Homebuilt?HITNUMBER=2?SERIAL=11144111847?SHOWBUTTONS=NO ============================================================================ -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Jan 16, 2000
From: Matt Dralle 925-606-1001 <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Re: (Whoops) Confusion Over "List of Contributors"...
> >Okay, here are the *real* URLs. Sorry... > > >Matt Dralle >Email List Admin. > > >============================= LOC #1 and #2 ================================ > > > List of Contributors #1 - 1999 > ------------------------------ > > >http://www.matronics.com/searching/getmsg_script.cgi?INDEX=29144?KEYS=list_ >of_con?LISTNAME=Homebuilt?HITNUMBER=2?SERIAL=11144111847?SHOWBUTTONS=NO > > > List of Contributors #2 - 1999 > ------------------------------ > > >http://www.matronics.com/searching/getmsg_script.cgi?INDEX=53146?KEYS=list_ >of_con?LISTNAME=Homebuilt?HITNUMBER=1?SERIAL=11144111847?SHOWBUTTONS=YES > > >============================================================================ ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Jan 16, 2000
Subject: Re: (No, Really - Here are the URLs) Confusion Over "List
of Contributors"... Geeze, I can't seem to type today. Here are the *real*, *REAL* URLs. Sorry for so many posts... Ack Matt Dralle Email List Admin. ============================= LOC #1 and #2 ================================ List of Contributors #1 - 1999 ------------------------------ http://www.matronics.com/searching/getmsg_script.cgi?INDEX=29144?KEYS=list_of_con?LISTNAME=Homebuilt?HITNUMBER=2?SERIAL=11144111847?SHOWBUTTONS=NO List of Contributors #2 - 1999 ------------------------------ http://www.matronics.com/searching/getmsg_script.cgi?INDEX=53146?KEYS=list_of_con?LISTNAME=Homebuilt?HITNUMBER=1?SERIAL=11144111847?SHOWBUTTONS=NO ============================================================================ -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Tedd McHenry" <tedd_mchenry(at)agilent.com>
Subject: Van's Air Force Western Canada Wing
Date: Jan 25, 2000
Van's Air Force Western Canada Wing is offering membership to new members $5, for the remainder of 2000. (It's normally $10 per year.) Membership includes a subscription to our newsletter, the Western Canada RVator. If you like, for $15 you can join to the end of 2001. If you want to join, write me at tedd(at)compuserve.com. I will also send a sample newsletter to anyone on the list who's interested (in PDF format, 652k). Here's a sample of RVator articles from last year. Equipping Your RV for IFR Flight? Glareshield Integral Lighting Rational Self-training Drag Percentages RV Landing Techniques More on Auto Engine Endurance A Modern FADEC System Fuses or Circuit Breakers? Oshkosh RV Banquet Soapbox: Bolts and Safety RV Builders Directory The Mike Seager Program Firewall Recess (and other tips) Tools for Beginning Builders Shielded Wire? Pneumatic Dimpling Builder's Tips Store That Engine Properly RV Altitude Record JPI v. Matronics Lycoming Crank Plug Failures Homer Rogers's RV-6A Care and Feeding of Lycomings Rough Engine with Conical Mounts The Western Canada RVator doesn't reprint anything from Van's RVator, because most of our members already subscribe to it. Our material comes from other RVators with whom we share articles, newsgroups and listservers like this one, and submissions from members. Tedd McHenry Van's Air Force Western Canada Wing ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Feb 13, 2000
From: Sam Knight <knightair(at)lv.rmci.net>
Subject: Knight Upholstery New Lower Prices
RV Builders: I have been in the upholstery business for 28 years and have been making upholstery products for kitplanes for 16 years. I have interior kits available for RV-4, RV-6, RV-6A, and RV-8. I also have cabin covers and other items. I am the supplier of upholstery products for several kitplane manufacturers. A list of other kitplane interior products available upon request. For more information, call Knight Aircraft Interiors, Inc., at (702) 207-6681 or e-mail me at knightair(at)lv.rmci.net. If you e- mail for information, please mention either "Knight" or "Upholstery" in your reference line so I can give your request my immediate attention. Photos available upon request. Sincerely, KNIGHT AIRCRAFT INTERIORS, INC. "Fly by Knight" Upholstery Products ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Feb 15, 2000
Subject: Internet Explorer and List Subscription Page Problem...
Listers, I have just identified a problem between any version of Microsoft's Internet Explorer and the email List Subscription Form found at http://www.matronics.com/subscribe Please note that this problem *ONLY* affects users of Internet Explorer! Netscape users are *not* affected by the issue. Users of Internet Explorer should use the Netscape browser for now until a work around can be developed. IMPORTANT: If you have tried to subscribe *or* unsubscribe from any of the following email lists using *Internet Explorer* since the announcement of the 7 new Email Lists this past weekend, your request was not properly received and you should resubmit the request using the Netscape Browser, or wait until a solution for the problem with Internet Explorer is completed. The Lists affected by the Internet Explorer issue are: RVCanada-List RVEurope-List Skymaster-List SmithMini-List Sonerai-List Tailwind-List Please note that the Netscape Browser *IS NOT* affected by this problem and all lists can be subscribed to and unsubscribed from without a problem. I will post a message to the Lists when I have come up with a solution to this problem. Sorry for the inconvenience, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Admin. -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Feb 15, 2000
"Internet Explorer and List Subscription Page Problem..." (Feb 15, 10:19am)
Subject: Re: Web Subscription Page Operation for Internet Explorer
Restored... Dear Listers, I have rewritten the web page and CGI code for processing List Subscription Requests to now be more compatible with command line limitations of Microsoft's Internet Explorer and some very old versions of Netscape. The page seems to be working fine now on whatever browser I try. Please feel free to resume your normal List Subscription habits. The URL is: http://www.matronics.com/subscribe Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Admin. >-------------- > > >Listers, > >I have just identified a problem between any version of Microsoft's >Internet Explorer and the email List Subscription Form found at >http://www.matronics.com/subscribe Please note that this problem >*ONLY* affects users of Internet Explorer! Netscape users are >*not* affected by the issue. Users of Internet Explorer should >use the Netscape browser for now until a work around can be >developed. > >IMPORTANT: > >If you have tried to subscribe *or* unsubscribe from any of the >following email lists using *Internet Explorer* since the announcement of >the 7 new Email Lists this past weekend, your request was not properly >received and you should resubmit the request using the Netscape >Browser, or wait until a solution for the problem with Internet Explorer >is completed. The Lists affected by the Internet Explorer issue are: > > RVCanada-List > RVEurope-List > Sailplane-List > Seaplane-List > Skymaster-List > SmithMini-List > Sonerai-List > Tailwind-List > Ultralight-List > Warbird-List > Yak-List > Zenith-List > > >Please note that the Netscape Browser *IS NOT* affected by this problem >and all lists can be subscribed to and unsubscribed from without a >problem. > >I will post a message to the Lists when I have come up with a solution >to this problem. > >Sorry for the inconvenience, > >Matt Dralle >Matronics Email List Admin. >-------------- -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Feb 24, 2000
From: Warren Gretz <warrengretz(at)gretzaero.com>
list-aerobatic , list-aviation , list-avionics , list-beech , list-cessna , list-engines , list-ez , list-glasair , list-homebuilt , list-lancair , list-piper , list-rocket , list-rvcanada , list-seaplane , list-tailwind , list-warbird , list-yak , list-zenith
Subject: New Gretz Aero website!
Greetings to all, I am glad to announce that my new webpage is up and running. If you would like to see the aircraft products I offer, and the information I provide on options for equipment installed on aircraft, you may want to check out my website. Be sure to bookmark this site as it will continue to grow. The webpage address is: http://www.gretzaero.com I hope you find it interesting. Warren Gretz Gretz Aero ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Apr 06, 2000
Subject: NOTICE: Matronics Web Server Back Online...
Dear Email Listers, The Matronics Web and FTP server is finally back online! What a nightmare... But at least its finally done and in all honesty the system is running much better. Everything should be working now including the Search Engine, Archive Browser, various List-related pages, Matronics Product Pages, Online Ordering, Real Video server and Contribution pages. Again, I'm sorry it took so long to get things back - way longer than I ever intended. Have fun! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Admin. -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Tedd McHenry" <tedd_mchenry(at)agilent.com>
Subject: Tool Plans
Date: Apr 19, 2000
I've added a new section to the Western Canada Wing web site, with plans for tools you can make yourself. We have two sets of plans so far. The first is for a sheet metal brake, and these were contributed by Ken Hoshowski. The second is for a pair of fluting pliers that I desigened and built myself. The plans are in PDF format. Look in the contents column at www.vansairforce.org. Tedd McHenry Van's Air Force Western Canada Wing tedd(at)vansairforce.org http://www.vansairforce.org ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Apr 30, 2000
Subject: PLEASE READ: Network Problems To Matronics...
Dear Listers, My ISP is upgrading their network today 4/30 and tomorrow 5/1. I noticed that Nameservice (DNS) went down last night around 3am which causes all sorts of problems. If your message post was rejected between about 3am 4/30 and 1pm 4/30, please repost as it was rejected do to the DNS being down. I've redirected my systems to a different DNS server in the mean time and things seem to be working right now. In any case, be aware that there may be continuing issues over the next couple of days both posting email messages and accessing the web server. My ISP *promises* that things are going to be so much better after the upgrade! We'll see... ;-) Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Admin. -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft Great minds discuss ideas, Average minds discuss events, Small minds discuss people... ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Jul 11, 2000
From: nathan dement <ndement(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: RVCanada-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 07/10/00
I am interested in purchasing an RV-6A or RV-8A But I can't figure out how to ship it to Honolulu, Hawaii? >If I can't buy one I guess I'll purchase a RV-9A and try to build it... > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Randall Henderson" <randallh(at)home.com>
Subject: Room at OSH available
Date: Jul 23, 2000
Well, my on-again off-again plans for OSH are off again, at least for most of it, so the room I had reserved will be available. This is a room with a queen bed in a nice house with central air. The hostess, Sharon Hawkins, provides continental breakfast. She works the EAA too so it should be possible to catch a ride with her to and from the show when she goes. The house is close to a bus line so you can get to/from that way too. Its available for the whole show. If interested, contact Sharon Hawkins, 920-232-8554. Please email me if you get the room so I can get my deposit back. Randall Henderson randall(at)edt.com ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Randall Henderson" <randallh(at)home.com>
Subject: Room at OSH taken
Date: Jul 23, 2000
Looks like the room I posted at OSH (Sharon Hawkins') has been taken (Charlie, be sure to let me and/or the list know if anything changes.) I will in fact be going but not until Friday or Saturday, and I'll just camp. Look forward to seeing y'all! Randall Henderson, RV-6 N6R (~100 hrs) Portland, OR http://www.edt.com/homewing ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "B. Riesen" <briesenjr(at)prodigy.net>
"RVCanada-List Digest List"
Subject: Re: RVCanada-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 08/04/00
Date: Aug 05, 2000
please remove my name and e-mail address from your mailing list. Thank you.. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 24, 2000
From: larry laporte <llapo(at)dmv.com>
Subject: (no subject)
please un-subscribe to all mail list thank you ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Foelker David J LtCol 50FTS/ADO <david.foelker(at)columbus.af.mil>
Subject: RE: Czech-List: Unsubscribe
Date: Aug 24, 2000
Please unsubscribe me from Czech-List. V/R, David Foelker ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 24, 2000
From: larry laporte <llapo(at)dmv.com>
Subject: RV4-List: (no subject)
--> RV4-List message posted by: larry laporte please un-subscribe to all mail list thank you ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Foelker David J LtCol 50FTS/ADO <david.foelker(at)columbus.af.mil>
Subject: RV4-List: RE: Czech-List: Unsubscribe
Date: Aug 24, 2000
--> RV4-List message posted by: Foelker David J LtCol 50FTS/ADO Please unsubscribe me from Czech-List. V/R, David Foelker ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Foelker David J LtCol 50FTS/ADO <david.foelker(at)columbus.af.mil>
Subject: RV-List: RE: Czech-List: Unsubscribe
Date: Aug 24, 2000
--> RV-List message posted by: Foelker David J LtCol 50FTS/ADO Please unsubscribe me from Czech-List. V/R, David Foelker ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Aug 24, 2000
From: larry laporte <llapo(at)dmv.com>
Subject: RV-List: (no subject)
--> RV-List message posted by: larry laporte please un-subscribe to all mail list thank you ________________________________________________________________________________ User-Agent: Microsoft Outlook Express Macintosh Edition - 5.01 (1630)
Date: Oct 04, 2000
Subject: Liability in Canada
From: Tedd McHenry <tedd(at)telus.net>
I received an email from Ted Schmidt, a Career Education Co-ordinator who's school has an aviation course through which they hope to have students build a Zenair Zodiac. Ted is concerned about the legal liability involved. Specifically, I think he's concerned that the school could be liable indefinitely for any accident the airplane is involved in. If you have some expertise in Canadian aviation law, and are willing to talk to Ted about it, please contact me. Tedd McHenry Van's Air Force Western Canada Wing tedd(at)vansairforce.org www.vansairforce.org ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Nov 01, 2000
Subject: A Season of Giving - Please Support Your List!
Dear Listers, As my good friend Al Mojzisik from the RV-List forum has pointed out in his humorous style this morning, its time for the Annual List Fund Raiser! For those that are new to the Lists since last year, I'd like to just mention what its all about. I have always run the List services here completely free of charge to the members. This includes the Email Lists, Archive Search Engine, as well as some of the other goodies found on the servers. My policy has always been that I will never charge a 'fee' to sign up for any of the email Lists and I have also turned down a number potentially lucrative of 'commercial' offers to provide advertising space either on the various web pages or on in each of the outgoing emails. I have always graciously declined these offers, however, because I have felt that the friendly, homey feeling of the commercial-free site was very appealing. I have also felt that offering the services here for free is the best way to stimulate the greatest membership, and in my opinion, this is the most important element in the success of a forum such as this. So, once again, I will restate my commitment to always keeping all of the services here on the Matronics servers free to everyone. That being said, I must also say that running this system is far from free for me, however. I am continually trying to provide the best, most reliable service possible and have continued to upgrade the systems as necessary to maintain or improve the level of service I provide. Quite aside from the "real costs" involved in the maintenance of a service like this, however, is the time commitment necessary to keep everything running and time required to produce new and improved software enhancements to make the whole experience more enjoyable for everyone. On the average I spend 10 to 20 hours a week handling subscription requests and related problems, maintaining the existing computer code base, and developing new utilities for the List community. The whole List site (web server and email server) continue to run across the 768kb/sec DSL-based Internet connection. Connections to the servers have generally been pretty reliable and performance has been good. Up time for the connection has approached the 99% mark. If you regularly enjoy the services provided here, I would ask that you make a Contribution in any amount in which you are comfortable. Your Contribution will be used to directly support the continued operation and improvement of all these services, and as always, I will turn your Contributions back into more upgrades and improvements. It is truly an investment in the future of these Lists. To make a SSL Secure Web Contribution using your Visa or MasterCard, please go to the following URL and follow the simple instructions: http://www.matronics.com/contribution.html To make a Contribution by check, please send US Mail to: c/o Matt Dralle Matronics PO Box 347 Livermore, CA 94551 As I have done in the past, I will post a "Contributors List" at the end of the Fund Raiser, personally acknowledging each and everyone that has generously made a Contribution this year! Finally, I just want to say *Thank You* to everyone that has supported me and my operation here this year. Your support and encouragement means a great deal to me and I feel like I have friends literally from all around the world! Sincerely, Matt Dralle Your Email List Administrator dralle(at)matronics.com ============================================================================ >-------------- >--> RV-List message posted by: Al Mojzisik > >Well folks, > >I hate to spring this on you without much advance warning and all but it's >November already. For you newer List members you may not know but this is >the time of year we all give "thanks" for all that Matte Dralle has done >for us with this RV-List. the customary way of saying "thanks" is with a >voluntary donation of cash through Matte's own simple and safe contribution >hot-line at: > > http://www.matronics.com/contribution > >It's really rather painless and actually gives you a good warm and fuzzy >feeling inside after you have made your contribution. Now last year I >relied heavily on guilt to get some of you harder nuts to crack to ante >up. This year I hope that in keeping with the election year theme I can >learn something from the experts........"It's for the children." > >Yes your contribution will help children everywhere learn about the high >moral values that are inherent in the RV family of aircraft. As our young >charges surf the Internet for information on various things that we don't >want them to know about, they may stumble across the Matronics Website and >become aware of the RV-List and other interesting forums that Matte >provides. This in turn may change there lives as they see what can be >achieved through hard work and perseverance. They will learn how the polite >exchange of idea's between consenting adults can result in the birth of one >(or more) of the finest aircraft in existence today. They can become aware >of a whole world out there that had previously been unknown or out of reach >to them. So in the interest of our children, send your contribution to >Matte to help the RV-List live long and prosper.............Darn, got my >tongue caught in my cheek there for a moment. > >Once again, you can make your contribution through credit card at: > > http://www.matronics.com/contribution > > c/o Matt Dralle > Matronics > P.O. Box 347 > Livermore, CA. 94551 > >I would like to pledge at this time that I will not place any negative >advertising in the hope of raising funds for RV-List support. (Unless you >folks hold out too long, then look out!) Let's have a real clean campaign >this November and get out the contributions! AL >-------------- -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft Great minds discuss ideas, Average minds discuss events, Small minds discuss people... ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Nov 03, 2000
Subject: List Fund Raiser Continues...
Hello Listers! This is just a reminder that the Annual List Fund Raiser is currently underway. Won't you make a Contribution today to support the continued operation and upgrade of this valuable resource? Your Contribution can be made via a Secure SSL Internet Transaction with your Visa or MasterCard at the URL shown below or you may send it via US Mail to the address also listed below. http://www.matronics.com/contribution or c/o Matt Dralle Matronics P.O. Box 347 Livermore, CA 94551 Thank you for your support! Your generosity directly makes this List possible. Matt Dralle Email List Admin. -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft Great minds discuss ideas, Average minds discuss events, Small minds discuss people... ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Nov 07, 2000
Subject: 2000 List Fund Raiser Underway...
Hi Listers, Just a quick reminder that the 2000 Email List Fund Raiser is underway and participation so far as been good. If you haven't made your contribution yet, won't you take a moment and make one today? The continued operation and improvement of these services are directly enabled by the generous contributions of its members. You may make a contribution with either your Visa or Mastercard using the Matronics SSL Secure website at: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or with a personal check to: c/o Matt Dralle Matronics PO Box 347 Livermore, CA 94551 Thank you to all those that have already made a contribution! Best regards, Matt Dralle Email List Admin. -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft Great minds discuss ideas, Average minds discuss events, Small minds discuss people... ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Nov 07, 2000
Subject: Homebuilt-List: 2000 List Fund Raiser Underway...
--> Homebuilt-List message posted by: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle) Hi Listers, Just a quick reminder that the 2000 Email List Fund Raiser is underway and participation so far as been good. If you haven't made your contribution yet, won't you take a moment and make one today? The continued operation and improvement of these services are directly enabled by the generous contributions of its members. You may make a contribution with either your Visa or Mastercard using the Matronics SSL Secure website at: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or with a personal check to: c/o Matt Dralle Matronics PO Box 347 Livermore, CA 94551 Thank you to all those that have already made a contribution! Best regards, Matt Dralle Email List Admin. -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft Great minds discuss ideas, Average minds discuss events, Small minds discuss people... ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Nov 07, 2000
Subject: Zenith-List: 2000 List Fund Raiser Underway...
--> Zenith-List message posted by: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle) Hi Listers, Just a quick reminder that the 2000 Email List Fund Raiser is underway and participation so far as been good. If you haven't made your contribution yet, won't you take a moment and make one today? The continued operation and improvement of these services are directly enabled by the generous contributions of its members. You may make a contribution with either your Visa or Mastercard using the Matronics SSL Secure website at: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or with a personal check to: c/o Matt Dralle Matronics PO Box 347 Livermore, CA 94551 Thank you to all those that have already made a contribution! Best regards, Matt Dralle Email List Admin. -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft Great minds discuss ideas, Average minds discuss events, Small minds discuss people... ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Nov 07, 2000
Subject: Rocket-List: 2000 List Fund Raiser Underway...
--> Rocket-List message posted by: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle) Hi Listers, Just a quick reminder that the 2000 Email List Fund Raiser is underway and participation so far as been good. If you haven't made your contribution yet, won't you take a moment and make one today? The continued operation and improvement of these services are directly enabled by the generous contributions of its members. You may make a contribution with either your Visa or Mastercard using the Matronics SSL Secure website at: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or with a personal check to: c/o Matt Dralle Matronics PO Box 347 Livermore, CA 94551 Thank you to all those that have already made a contribution! Best regards, Matt Dralle Email List Admin. -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft Great minds discuss ideas, Average minds discuss events, Small minds discuss people... ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Nov 07, 2000
Subject: RV6-List: 2000 List Fund Raiser Underway...
--> RV6-List message posted by: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle) Hi Listers, Just a quick reminder that the 2000 Email List Fund Raiser is underway and participation so far as been good. If you haven't made your contribution yet, won't you take a moment and make one today? The continued operation and improvement of these services are directly enabled by the generous contributions of its members. You may make a contribution with either your Visa or Mastercard using the Matronics SSL Secure website at: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or with a personal check to: c/o Matt Dralle Matronics PO Box 347 Livermore, CA 94551 Thank you to all those that have already made a contribution! Best regards, Matt Dralle Email List Admin. -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft Great minds discuss ideas, Average minds discuss events, Small minds discuss people... ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Nov 08, 2000
Subject: Huge Apology for "List Malfunction"...
Dear Listers, I am so embarrassed by the List-gone-crazy tonight! I'm not sure exactly went wrong. I'm suspecting that someone with an email account at msm.com may have been reposting my message from this morning over and over again maliciously spamming the system, but I can't really prove that. In any case, I am hugely embarrassed and sorry for the ton of messages that went out tonight regarding the 2000 Fund Raiser. Something went wrong on the system or somebody did me wrong; in either case I apologize for the huge dump of messages. My sincerest apologies... Matt Dralle Email List Admin. -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft Great minds discuss ideas, Average minds discuss events, Small minds discuss people... ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Nov 13, 2000
Subject: New List MIME/HTML/Enclosure Filter Implemented...
Dear Listers, With the pervasiveness of email applications using HTML (web formatting) and MIME encoding such as AOL 6.0, Netscape, Eudora and others it was clear that I needed to come up with an improved method for limiting how messages posted to the various Lists was handled. As of today, November 13 2000 you should be able to configure your email program any way you like - with or without special formatting - and your message will still be accepted my the Matronics system. Also, if you include any sort of enclosure data, your message will also still be accepted instead of bounced back. But wait, it gets even better! Everything except for the plain text will be automatically stripped from the incoming post including any HTML, MIME, and/or enclosure data prior to redistribution. This should serve to both ease the configuration burden on the many users, and to increase the readability of both the posted messages and the archives. I had a few 'bugs' with the filter on Sunday and Monday morning, so if you received a few messages that seemed "odd", than this was probably why. Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Admin. -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft Great minds discuss ideas, Average minds discuss events, Small minds discuss people... ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 14, 2000
From: Jim Ivey <jim(at)jimivey.com>
Subject: Re: Yak-List: New List MIME/HTML/Enclosure Filter Implemented...
Everything you need to know can be found at the following url: http://www.matronics.com/contribution/ I just used the secure credit-card option. There is also a snail-mail address for you old-fashioned types (i.e. back in the good old days when folks wouldn't abscond with your credit card info) ;) Jim Ivey N46YK Matt Dralle wrote: > --> Yak-List message posted by: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle) > > Dear Listers, > > With the pervasiveness of email applications using HTML (web formatting) > and MIME encoding such as AOL 6.0, Netscape, Eudora and others it was > clear that I needed to come up with an improved method for limiting how > messages posted to the various Lists was handled. > > As of today, November 13 2000 you should be able to configure your email > program any way you like - with or without special formatting - and your > message will still be accepted my the Matronics system. Also, if you > include any sort of enclosure data, your message will also still be > accepted instead of bounced back. > > But wait, it gets even better! Everything except for the plain text > will be automatically stripped from the incoming post including any > HTML, MIME, and/or enclosure data prior to redistribution. This should > serve to both ease the configuration burden on the many users, and to > increase the readability of both the posted messages and the archives. > > I had a few 'bugs' with the filter on Sunday and Monday morning, so if > you received a few messages that seemed "odd", than this was probably > why. > > Best regards, > > Matt Dralle > Matronics Email List Admin. > > -- > > Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 > 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email > http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft > > Great minds discuss ideas, > Average minds discuss events, > Small minds discuss people... > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Ken Broste" <spiritmoves(at)earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: What Listers Are Saying...
Date: Nov 20, 2000
Matt, I think what you're doing is great for those of us flying and building Kolb aircraft. You're probably saving Kolb a full time employee in tech support just by providing the communication between builders. I know I have had a half dozen questions answered here on the list and saved Kolb support a few phone calls. You should forward this letter to Kolb, maybe they'd ante up, too. It would be great PR for the TN Kolb a/c. Thanks a bunch, Matt! Ken Broste Building a Firestar Tucson, AZ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matt Dralle" <dralle(at)matronics.com> Sent: Monday, November 20, 2000 10:33 AM Subject: Kolb-List: What Listers Are Saying... > --> Kolb-List message posted by: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle) > > > Dear Listers, > > During this year's List Fund Raiser I have been receiving a number of > very nice comments from members regarding what the Lists mean to them. > I'm sure most everyone can echo one or more of the thoughts expressed > below. Won't you take a moment to make a Contribution to support the > continued operation and improvment of your Lists? > > A special 'thank you' to everyone that has made a contribution so far > and for all of the wonderful and supportive comments I've received! > > > To make a contribution with a credit card over an SSL Secure Web Site, > please go to the following URL: > > http://www.matronics.com/contribution > > or, to make a contribution with a person check, please mail it to: > > Matronics > c/o Matt Dralle > PO Box 347 > Livermore, CA 94551 > > > Thank you!! > > Matt Dralle > Email List Admin. > > > ===================== Comments From List Members ======================== > > > * You helped make this dream a reality... -Terry C. > > * Thanks for a wonderful resource! -Rick J. > > * Thanks for providing a quality product. -Bill C. > > * Have found [the List] invaluable for education while building... -Rick H. > > > * I learn so much from the List! -Robert R. > > * [The List] is better than any aviation magazines I subscribe o. -Roger H. > > * I enjoy the pages and find them very helpful. -Noel G. > > * The "List" is a great place to both receive and exten help and ideas for > building and making flying safer. -Jack B. > > > * The discussions are very helpful. -James B. > > * ...I believe this List will be a better value than the ewsletter. -Roger T. > > * [The List] has helped me with the construction of my RV-9. -Marty S. > > * VERY good reading. Excellent entertainment value. -Jerry I. > > > * [The List] has saved me many hour on wild goose chases. -Billy W. > > * Thanks for keeping my passion for flying as piqued as ever. -Terry W. > > * Keep up the nice work. -Daniel H. > > * Thanks for all the effort on behalf of Sport Aviation! -Elbie M. > > > * ...Great information source! -Richard W. > > * ...Thanks for your help and patience with a very difficult ask. -Louis W. > > * [The List] has been a great asset. -Edward C. > > * Just started and already received some valuable tips. -Scott S. > > > * Thanks for the List to let up share our passion. -Brian A. > > * ...This List is good stuff. -Russ D. > > * ...The single most helpful resource I've come across in uilding. -Craig P. > > * ...Enjoy [the List] a lot. -John H. > > > * The List is a most important tool to help building. -Brad R. > > * ...Really found the List to be great! -Geoff T. > > * Excellent contribution to the aviation community. -Larry B. > > * Great source of information... -William G. > > > * The Lists ... make building a real hoot! -Jeff O. > > * The List has been invaluable. -Matt P. > > * Thanks for letting me use the site. It's great! -Larry M. > > * ...This List has been very helpful. -Larry H. > > > * Greatest support ever for the builders and I have met many riends. -Fred H. > > * ...I love this List and have met many new friends... -Tom E. > > * Love both the List and the Search Engine. -Roy G. > > > ===================== Comments From List Members ======================== > > > -- > > > Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 > 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email > http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft > > Great minds discuss ideas, > Average minds discuss events, > Small minds discuss people... > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Are Barstad" <abarstad(at)bconnex.net>
Subject: Experimental Aircarft Accident in Hull
Date: Nov 24, 2000
Does anyone know the type of aircraft that was involved in the accident yesterday? I only heard it was experimental and that 2 people was fatally injured. It took place in Hull. Are RV-8 Wings (ribs and ribs and ribs...) ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Pierre R. Durand" <pierre(at)durand.net>
Subject: Experimental Aircarft Accident in Hull
Date: Nov 24, 2000
It was a Zenair CH-601 Pierre -----Original Message----- From: owner-rvcanada-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rvcanada-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Are Barstad Sent: Friday, November 24, 2000 4:31 PM Subject: RVCanada-List: Experimental Aircarft Accident in Hull Does anyone know the type of aircraft that was involved in the accident yesterday? I only heard it was experimental and that 2 people was fatally injured. It took place in Hull. Are RV-8 Wings (ribs and ribs and ribs...) ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 24, 2000
From: Kevin Horton <khorton(at)cyberus.ca>
Subject: Re: Experimental Aircarft Accident in Hull
> >Does anyone know the type of aircraft that was involved in the accident >yesterday? > >I only heard it was experimental and that 2 people was fatally injured. It >took place in Hull. > >Are >RV-8 Wings (ribs and ribs and ribs...) > It was a CH-601. Info at: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/city/001124/4929756.html http://www.ottawacitizen.com/city/001124/4929278.html http://www.ottawacitizen.com/city/001124/4929279.html http://www.canoe.ca/OttawaSun/front1.html The last link probably will only work on Friday. Take care, -- Kevin Horton RV-8 (fuselage 95% done) Ottawa, Canada http://eccentrix.com/misc/rv8/rv8.html ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Robert Bristol" <bbristol(at)sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: Experimental Aircarft Accident in Hull
Date: Nov 24, 2000
-----Original Message----- From: Are Barstad <abarstad(at)bconnex.net> Date: Friday, November 24, 2000 5:35 PM Subject: RVCanada-List: Experimental Aircarft Accident in Hull > >Does anyone know the type of aircraft that was involved in the accident >yesterday? > >I only heard it was experimental and that 2 people was fatally injured. It >took place in Hull. > Zenair CH 601. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Are Barstad" <abarstad(at)bconnex.net>
Subject: Experimental Aircarft Accident in Hull
Date: Nov 26, 2000
Thanks everyone for the replies. It's always very sad to hear about these tragic incidents and loss of fellow pilots. I always like to think that an engine failure in a light aircraft is something we can usually deal with, but over dense populated areas and low altitudes, it has proven to be hazardous in some cases. This is also what make me leary of night flying in single engine aircraft. Are RV-8 - Wings ________________________________________________________________________________ User-Agent: Microsoft Outlook Express Macintosh Edition - 5.01 (1630)
Date: Nov 27, 2000
Subject: Re: Experimental Aircarft Accident in Hull
From: Tedd McHenry <tedd(at)telus.net>
> > Just last week, I turned back in from the run-up area when one of the > magnetos made the engine running somewhat rough. Others may have went > (unfortunately), but I wouldn't even consider it. Good for you. I made exactly the opposite decision not long ago, and it was a huge mistake. Right after lift off on the first touch-and-go six of the eight studs holding on the number three cylinder snapped, and the cylinder nearly departed the engine. I was able to make a low, very abbreviated circuit back to the runway, and by pure luck the engine didn't completely fail. I had been lulled into a false sense of security when, after three hours of examining the engine on the ground with an AME, we were unable to find anything wrong. But the knocking sound we had been unable to locate had not gone away, and it was very foolish of me to take off under the circumstances. Don't take off if you have any doubt about the airplane, especially the powerplant! Tedd ________________________________________________________________________________ User-Agent: Microsoft Outlook Express Macintosh Edition - 5.01 (1630)
Date: Nov 29, 2000
Subject: Joining VAF Western Canada Wing
From: Tedd McHenry <tedd(at)telus.net>
If you live in western Canada, you may be interested in joining Van's Air Force Western Canada Wing. Membership is now free, as we are no longer publishing our newsletter. With membership, you are automatically added to our email discussion group (about as busy as the RV Canada List!), and you get a username and password to get into the members-only areas of our web site. There you will find all the back issues of the newsletter (in PDF form), a membership list (with your name on it!) to help you find other builders in your area, and an archive of the email discussion group. To join, go to http://www.vansairforce.org/cgi-bin/subscribe.html You can also link to there from our main page, at http://www.vansairforce.org/ Note: If you've already subscribed to the newsletter, or if you're already getting the emails, then you're already a member! If you get the newsletter but not the emails, that means we don't have your email address. Write to me at the address below and I'll put you on the list. Thanks, Tedd McHenry Van's Air Force Western Canada Wing tedd(at)vansairforce.org www.vansairforce.org ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Barstad, Are" <BarstadA(at)bis.adp.com>
Subject: Have You Made Your Contribution Yet? 'A List'
Due in Two Days!
Date: Nov 29, 2000
Hi again Matt, I hope you received my message a few days ago regarding my contribution through MasterCard. I selected the wrong groups by accident. Does it matter? Thanks, Are Barstad My e-mail address for the groups is: abarstad(at)bconnex.net -----Original Message----- From: dralle(at)matronics.com [mailto:dralle(at)matronics.com] Sent: November 29, 2000 12:54 PM Subject: RVCanada-List: Have You Made Your Contribution Yet? 'A List' Due in Two Days! Hi Listers, Just a quick reminder that I will post the "A List" of this year's contributors in just a little over 2 days! I would like to thank everyone that has made a Contribution so far! I would also like to encourage those that have been putting off making their Contribution to the last minute, to hurry and surf over to the URL below or pop that check in the mail today! I'm not sure why, but this has been a very light year in terms of both the number of contributors and average amounts. I *know* you guys still love me... :-) http://www.matronics.com/contribution or Matronics c/o Matt Dralle P.O. Box 347 Livermore, CA 94551 Thanks again to everyone that has made a Contribution so far this year! Matt Dralle Email List Admin. -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft Great minds discuss ideas, Average minds discuss events, Small minds discuss people... ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Nov 29, 2000
"RE: RVCanada-List: Have You Made Your Contribution Yet? 'A List' Due in Two Days!" (Nov 29, 10:18am)
Subject: Have You Made Your Contribution Yet? 'A List' Due
in Two Days! Yes, I did. Thank you! The "which list are you on" boxes are for statitics only. No big deal if you selected too many or the wrong one. Just the list Florida Ballot! Matt Dralle Email List Admin. >-------------- > >Hi again Matt, > >I hope you received my message a few days ago regarding my contribution >through MasterCard. I selected the wrong groups by accident. Does it matter? > >Thanks, >Are Barstad > >My e-mail address for the groups is: abarstad(at)bconnex.net > > > -----Original Message----- >From: dralle(at)matronics.com [mailto:dralle(at)matronics.com] >Sent: November 29, 2000 12:54 PM >To: email-lists(at)matronics.com >Subject: RVCanada-List: Have You Made Your Contribution Yet? 'A >List' Due in Two Days! > > >Hi Listers, > >Just a quick reminder that I will post the "A List" of this year's >contributors in just a little over 2 days! I would like to thank >everyone that has made a Contribution so far! I would also like to >encourage those that have been putting off making their Contribution >to the last minute, to hurry and surf over to the URL below or pop that >check in the mail today! > >I'm not sure why, but this has been a very light year in terms of both >the number of contributors and average amounts. I *know* you guys still >love me... :-) > > http://www.matronics.com/contribution > > or > > Matronics > c/o Matt Dralle > P.O. Box 347 > Livermore, CA 94551 > >Thanks again to everyone that has made a Contribution so far this year! > >Matt Dralle >Email List Admin. > > >-- > > >Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 >925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email >http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft > > Great minds discuss ideas, > Average minds discuss events, > Small minds discuss people... > > >-------------- -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft Great minds discuss ideas, Average minds discuss events, Small minds discuss people... ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Jim Oke" <Jim_Oke(at)mbnet.mb.ca>
Subject: Re: Joining VAF Western Canada Wing
Date: Nov 30, 2000
Hi Tedd; I am your "easternmost" member of the Western Canada wing but I do not recall receiving a username and password for the web page. I am sure I am missing some great stuff, so can you enlighten me ? BTW, I have some .jpg's of my RV-6A project in various stages, any interest in same for the Western Canada Wing page? Cheers, Jim Oke ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tedd McHenry" <tedd(at)telus.net> Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2000 2:18 AM Subject: RVCanada-List: Joining VAF Western Canada Wing > > If you live in western Canada, you may be interested in joining Van's Air > Force Western Canada Wing. Membership is now free, as we are no longer > publishing our newsletter. > > With membership, you are automatically added to our email discussion group > (about as busy as the RV Canada List!), and you get a username and password > to get into the members-only areas of our web site. There you will find all > the back issues of the newsletter (in PDF form), a membership list (with > your name on it!) to help you find other builders in your area, and an > archive of the email discussion group. > > To join, go to > > http://www.vansairforce.org/cgi-bin/subscribe.html > > You can also link to there from our main page, at > > http://www.vansairforce.org/ > > Note: If you've already subscribed to the newsletter, or if you're already > getting the emails, then you're already a member! If you get the newsletter > but not the emails, that means we don't have your email address. Write to > me at the address below and I'll put you on the list. > > Thanks, > > Tedd McHenry > Van's Air Force > Western Canada Wing > tedd(at)vansairforce.org > www.vansairforce.org > > ________________________________________________________________________________ User-Agent: Microsoft Outlook Express Macintosh Edition - 5.01 (1630)
Date: Dec 05, 2000
Subject: Classified Ads on the Western Canada Wing Web Site
From: Tedd McHenry <tedd(at)telus.net>
You can now post your own classified ads on the Western Canada Wing web site. Just go to http://www.vansairforce.org/classifieds/ and click on the "Post an Ad" link. There are currently ads there for several RV kits and completed airplanes, plus a few other odds and ends. This completes an overhaul of the web site that has added several new features. They are: Automatic sign-up for new members. http://www.vansairforce.org/cgi-bin/subscribe.html (Membership is free.) Post your own classified ads. http://www.vansairforce.org/classifieds/ A Guestbook. http://www.vansairforce.org/guestbook/guestbook.html A links page where you can add your own links. http://www.vansairforce.org/links/links.html And, for members only: The RV List In Basket http://vansairforce.org/rvlist/ (Read recent RV List emails in structured format, organized by thread, subject, author, or date.) Thanks, Tedd McHenry Van's Air Force Western Canada Wing tedd(at)vansairforce.org ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Norman Hunger" <nhunger(at)sprint.ca>
Subject: Product Report - Interior Light
Date: Jan 10, 2001
I was looking for some small lights to put in the luggage areas and the footwells. For $6.41 Canadian ($4.27 USD) I settled on a good looking cheapo from the local auto parts store. It is Grote part number 61501. North American Listers will be able to find this locally at any auto parts store, just ask. I went to a big store and they still had to order them in. The lamp can be seen at: http://grote.com/prodcat/prodcat.htm Their home page is at: http://grote.com/ This lamp burns only 0.27 amps. They are very effective when used in pairs at around 24" apart. Wipes out the shadows as one rummages around at night. I want two on the rear luggage bulkhead and two in the footwells. They need to be focused within 24" as they aren't very powerful. I don't know what to think about using them for the panel, they might not be appropriate. I have other plans there. For map lights I'm using two of Van's Rotating Map/Panel Lights (P/N LC Maplight 300 $39.95 USD) on the tip up frame. Norman Hunger RV6A Delta BC ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Jan 21, 2001
Subject: Matronics Web Server Upgrade...
B Dear Listers, I will be upgrading the Matronics Web Server this afternoon (1/21/01) and will be taking it offline for a number of hours. I hope to have it back online by this evening sometime, depending on how well the upgrade goes. Best regards, Matt Dralle Email List Admin. -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft Great minds discuss ideas, Average minds discuss events, Small minds discuss people... ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Feb 11, 2001
From: Elbie(at)Aol.com (by way of Matt Dralle 925-606-1001 <dralle(at)matronics.com>)
Subject: Announcement
2/9/2001 Fellow Pilots and Builders: EM aviation is pleased to announce that the RiteAngle III Angle of Attack system is in production. I know this has been a long, long wait for some of you, however I will not sell a system that is not up to my standards. The long delay was partially caused by the total new design required after the RiteAngle 2000 system was terminated. The remainder of the delay was insuring the system met all our requirements such as both hot and cold environment testing. The first production group of systems off the line are being again extensively tested for approximately 2 weeks before we deliver any systems to insure there are no "bugs" appearing. When all production testing is accomplished I will ship according to who has sent in the order form via fax or US mail. (Again, DO NOT send your credit card number via e-mail! I DO NOT have a secure e-mail line.) If you want a spot in line for early delivery you can request this via e-mail, and mail your check or CC number. At present time I estimate 4- 10 weeks before your delivery, depending on when I receive your payment. To those of you who have been in correspondence with me for the last year, thanks for your belief in EM aviation's product, and soon you will have a product in your hands. I honor my correspondence of the quoted price. Current price $295 + mount & options see web site for information. www.riteangle.com Elbie Mendenhall President EM Aviation, LLC P NE Prairie Rd Brush Prairie WA 98606 360-260-0772 www.riteangle.com ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Mike Nellis" <mnellis(at)peoplepc.com>
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Subject: Version 2.0 Experimental Panel Builder
Date: Mar 28, 2001
Version 2.0 of the Experimental Panel Builder is up and running. The response to Version 1.0 was almost overwhelming and we received many requests for additional panels and instruments. We've tried to accommodate as many as possible but if we've missed something please let us know by clicking on the "Request New Panels" or "Request New Instruments" link. After we published version 1.0 fellow RV List member, RV-8 Builder (soon to be RV-7 builder) and web master extraordinaire, Jared Boone (Portland, OR) offered us some suggestions on how we could make things work a little better. I had some discussions with Jared via email and even tossed back a brewski or two with him on a recent visit to Portland. Jared took time out of his busy work schedule (guess what he does for a living) and helped turn out the version of code that you see here. Truly remarkable and Bill and I owe him a lot of thanks. So what's new? First, you can now save your work. Yes, that's right. After creating a panel, all you have to do is log out or go to another web page. The next time you log in you're panel will still be right there were you left off. Neat. Space saving organization. Drop down menu's allow you to select the panel you're interested and the category of instruments your interested in working on. This saves space and makes creating panels easier. Duplicate items. Now you can drag as many items onto the panel as you like. Just keep dragging them up there. You want lots of circuit breaker and switches. Just keep dragging them up. If you don't like an instrument then just drag it off the panel and it goes away. Don't like any of your work and want to start over? Just hit the reset button. Because of all the code changes, the time it takes for the initial page to load has been greatly reduced because it doesn't have to load all the images at once. After the last version was published we received a ton or requests for additional panels and equipment. This is where Bill Vondane came to the rescue. Bill jumped into action and developed no less than 20, yes 20, new panels and added many more instruments. After Jared modified the code to make the new changes possible, Bill had to add all the new data, and modify things to get it published. Bill also created the user interface and "Tips" page to help makes things a little clearer. Bill and Jared have graciously donated LOTS of time and effort to bring this tool to it's present state. Remember, these guys both have planes to build and busy jobs and families to take care of. Enjoy the updated version and let us know what you think. Alas, there is a downside. For all those Microsoft haters out there, this new version is even LESS Netscape friendly than the pervious version. At this time, due to the methods used to create some of the features, ONLY Internet Explore 5.5 can be used to access the new features. Jared is working on making it compatible with earlier versions of Internet Explorer so until that time, the earlier version 1.0 is still available to use. We're talking about developing some techniques that will allow ALL browsers to work but that's still a ways off as time and energy permits. Check it out. http://sonexlinks.com/panelbuilder/ or link to it from my page http://bmnellis.com or Bills page http://vondane.com/rv8a Guess what? It's still free! What a country. Mike Nellis Stinson 108-2 N9666K RV-6 N699BM (reserved) Plainfield, IL (LOT) http://bmnellis.com ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Larry Dysinger" <larrykdysinger(at)hotmail.com>
AeroElectric-List(at)matronics.com, Aviation-List(at)matronics.com, Avionics-List(at)matronics.com, EZ-List(at)matronics.com, Glasair-List(at)matronics.com, Homebuilt-List(at)matronics.com, Kolb-List(at)matronics.com, Lancair-List(at)matronics.com, Pitts-List(at)matronics.com, Rocket-List(at)matronics.com, RVCanada-List(at)matronics.com, RVEurope-List(at)matronics.com, Sonerai-List(at)matronics.com, Tailwind-List(at)matronics.com, Zenith-List(at)matronics.com, BostonRVBuilders(at)yahoogroups.com, oregon-rvlist(at)yahoogroups.com, RV-6and6A(at)yahoogroups.com, SEFlaRVbuilders(at)yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [rv8list] Version 2.0 Experimental Panel Builder
Date: Mar 28, 2001
Mike, That is great work. And thanks for sharing it with your fellow listers. Larry RV-8QB - Fuselage From: "Mike Nellis" <mnellis(at)peoplepc.com> , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Subject: [rv8list] Version 2.0 Experimental Panel Builder Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2001 00:00:08 -0600 Version 2.0 of the Experimental Panel Builder is up and running. The response to Version 1.0 was almost overwhelming and we received many requests for additional panels and instruments. We've tried to accommodate as many as possible but if we've missed something please let us know by clicking on the "Request New Panels" or "Request New Instruments" link. After we published version 1.0 fellow RV List member, RV-8 Builder (soon to be RV-7 builder) and web master extraordinaire, Jared Boone (Portland, OR) offered us some suggestions on how we could make things work a little better. I had some discussions with Jared via email and even tossed back a brewski or two with him on a recent visit to Portland. Jared took time out of his busy work schedule (guess what he does for a living) and helped turn out the version of code that you see here. Truly remarkable and Bill and I owe him a lot of thanks. So what's new? First, you can now save your work. Yes, that's right. After creating a panel, all you have to do is log out or go to another web page. The next time you log in you're panel will still be right there were you left off. Neat. Space saving organization. Drop down menu's allow you to select the panel you're interested and the category of instruments your interested in working on. This saves space and makes creating panels easier. Duplicate items. Now you can drag as many items onto the panel as you like. Just keep dragging them up there. You want lots of circuit breaker and switches. Just keep dragging them up. If you don't like an instrument then just drag it off the panel and it goes away. Don't like any of your work and want to start over? Just hit the reset button. Because of all the code changes, the time it takes for the initial page to load has been greatly reduced because it doesn't have to load all the images at once. After the last version was published we received a ton or requests for additional panels and equipment. This is where Bill Vondane came to the rescue. Bill jumped into action and developed no less than 20, yes 20, new panels and added many more instruments. After Jared modified the code to make the new changes possible, Bill had to add all the new data, and modify things to get it published. Bill also created the user interface and "Tips" page to help makes things a little clearer. Bill and Jared have graciously donated LOTS of time and effort to bring this tool to it's present state. Remember, these guys both have planes to build and busy jobs and families to take care of. Enjoy the updated version and let us know what you think. Alas, there is a downside. For all those Microsoft haters out there, this new version is even LESS Netscape friendly than the pervious version. At this time, due to the methods used to create some of the features, ONLY Internet Explore 5.5 can be used to access the new features. Jared is working on making it compatible with earlier versions of Internet Explorer so until that time, the earlier version 1.0 is still available to use. We're talking about developing some techniques that will allow ALL browsers to work but that's still a ways off as time and energy permits. Check it out. http://sonexlinks.com/panelbuilder/ or link to it from my page http://bmnellis.com or Bills page http://vondane.com/rv8a Guess what? It's still free! What a country. Mike Nellis Stinson 108-2 N9666K RV-6 N699BM (reserved) Plainfield, IL (LOT) http://bmnellis.com ________________________________________________________________________________
From: RocketPilot2Be(at)aol.com
Date: Mar 28, 2001
Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Re: [rv8list] Version 2.0 Experimental
Panel Builder AeroElectric-List(at)matronics.com, Aviation-List(at)matronics.com, Avionics-List(at)matronics.com, EZ-List(at)matronics.com, Glasair-List(at)matronics.com, Homebuilt-List(at)matronics.com, Kolb-List(at)matronics.com, Lancair-List(at)matronics.com, Pitts-List(at)matronics.com, Rocket-List(at)matronics.com, RVCanada-List(at)matronics.com, RVEurope-List(at)matronics.com, Sonerai-List(at)matronics.com, Tailwind-List(at)matronics.com, Zenith-List(at)matronics.com, BostonRVBuilders(at)yahoogroups.com, oregon-rvlist(at)yahoogroups.com, RV-6and6A(at)yahoogroups.com, SEFlaRVbuilders(at)yahoogroups.com Mike, wonderful job. Thanks a lot !!! (Hey, listers, shouldn't we throw a dollar in the hat for Mike ??????) /Hans Altena Cary, North Carolina (919) 412 6221 Sitting on the fence with my $$$ ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Matthew Mucker" <mmucker(at)airmail.net>
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Subject: Re: RE: Zenith-List: Re: Rocket-List: Re: [rv8list] Version
2.0 Experimental Panel Builder
Date: Mar 28, 2001
I'm so impressed, that if someone'll give me an address, I'll pitch in TWO dollars! -Matt > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-zenith-list-server(at)matronics.com > [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of > RocketPilot2Be(at)aol.com > Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 7:35 PM > To: rocket-list(at)matronics.com; rv8list(at)yahoogroups.com; > rv-list(at)matronics.com; AeroElectric-List(at)matronics.com; > Aviation-List(at)matronics.com; Avionics-List(at)matronics.com; > EZ-List(at)matronics.com; Glasair-List(at)matronics.com; > Homebuilt-List(at)matronics.com; Kolb-List(at)matronics.com; > Lancair-List(at)matronics.com; Pitts-List(at)matronics.com; > Rocket-List(at)matronics.com; RVCanada-List(at)matronics.com; > RVEurope-List(at)matronics.com; Sonerai-List(at)matronics.com; > Tailwind-List(at)matronics.com; Zenith-List(at)matronics.com; > BostonRVBuilders(at)yahoogroups.com; oregon-rvlist(at)yahoogroups.com; > RV-6and6A(at)yahoogroups.com; SEFlaRVbuilders(at)yahoogroups.com > Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Rocket-List: Re: [rv8list] Version 2.0 > Experimental Panel Builder > > > --> Zenith-List message posted by: RocketPilot2Be(at)aol.com > > Mike, > wonderful job. Thanks a lot !!! > > (Hey, listers, shouldn't we throw a dollar in the hat for Mike ??????) > > /Hans Altena > Cary, North Carolina > (919) 412 6221 > Sitting on the fence with my $$$ > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Norman Hunger" <nhunger(at)sprint.ca>
Subject: Broken Tap
Date: Apr 18, 2001
I was running a tap through a painted #6 nutplate and the thing snapped off. How do I get the broken bit out? Thank-you, Norman Hunger ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Apr 18, 2001
Subject: Re: Broken Tap
From: lm4(at)juno.com
Go to your local friendly neighborhood machinist and borrow his tap extractor. Larry Mac Donald Rochester N.Y. elevators writes: > > > I was running a tap through a painted #6 nutplate and the thing > snapped > off. How do I get the broken bit out? > > Thank-you, > Norman Hunger > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Terminaltown(at)aol.com
Date: Apr 21, 2001
Subject: Sites up and running
cadet-list(at)matronics.com, cessna-list(at)matronics.com, czech-list(at)matronics.com, ez-list(at)matronics.com, glasair-list(at)matronics.com, homebuilt-list(at)matronics.com, kolb-list(at)matronics.com, piper-list(at)matronics.com, pitts-list(at)matronics.com, rocket-list(at)matronics.com, rvcanada-list(at)matronics.com, rveurope-list(at)matronics.com, rv-list(at)matronics.com, seaplane-list(at)matronics.com, skymaster-list(at)matronics.com, smithmini-list(at)matronics.com, sonerai-list(at)matronics.com, yak-list(at)matronics.com, zenith-list(at)matronics.com, lancair-list(at)matronics.com Hello Listers: Terminal Town's Shopping Cart is up and running! Or http://www.terminaltown.com Thanks! ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Norman Hunger" <nhunger(at)sprint.ca>
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Subject: ANR Headset Conversion
Date: Apr 22, 2001
I have been thinking of converting two of my DC's to this exact system. http://www.avweb.com/sponsors/headsets/index.html They've been around a few years now and I've yet to hear anything bad about them. They run off a 9v battery that will last 20 hours. Does that mean a 9v rechargeable will last slightly under 20 hours? What I would like to source is a 9v battery charger that is very small and runs on 12v. Does anyone know of one and a source? I want to run re-chargeable batteries and have the ability to charge up dead ones in my airplane. I have two cig lighter sockets in a really neat side panel in the luggage compartment. There are two more on the bottom right of my panel just above a pocket. I'll buy three batteries and rotate them when one dies. I have ten year old DC 10-30's and 10-40's in perfect condition and would rather upgrade these quality pieces than spend another couple of thousand dollars on new fashion pieces. Thanks, Norman Hunger RV6A Delta BC ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Apr 22, 2001
From: Vern Smith <vismith(at)sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: ANR Headset Conversion
Hi Norman-- I suggest that you try a LM317T voltage regulator circuit, which may be used as a constant voltage or constant current charger..adjustable, and can privide up to 1 1/2 amps of current..cheap, readily available..regards, Vern Smith Norman Hunger wrote: > > I have been thinking of converting two of my DC's to this exact system. > http://www.avweb.com/sponsors/headsets/index.html > They've been around a few years now and I've yet to hear anything bad about > them. > > They run off a 9v battery that will last 20 hours. Does that mean a 9v > rechargeable will last slightly under 20 hours? > > What I would like to source is a 9v battery charger that is very small and > runs on 12v. Does anyone know of one and a source? I want to run > re-chargeable batteries and have the ability to charge up dead ones in my > airplane. I have two cig lighter sockets in a really neat side panel in the > luggage compartment. There are two more on the bottom right of my panel just > above a pocket. I'll buy three batteries and rotate them when one dies. > > I have ten year old DC 10-30's and 10-40's in perfect condition and would > rather upgrade these quality pieces than spend another couple of thousand > dollars on new fashion pieces. > > Thanks, > Norman Hunger > RV6A Delta BC > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Norman Hunger" <nhunger(at)sprint.ca>
Subject: Com Antenna Placement
Date: Apr 30, 2001
I've got a Bob Archer com antenna in one wing tip connected to a Bob Archer splitter then serving two com radios. I want to try this uncertified method to eliminate external antennas. I've heard enough good reports on his products to be satisfied. However, I would like to run RG-400 from the stack to under the seats in case it isn't good enough. I want to make it quick and easy to add a com ant. Is this the best spot in a RV6A? Who is happy with his com ant below the belly? Norman Hunger RV6A Delta BC ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Norman Hunger" <nhunger(at)sprint.ca>
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Subject: Anywhere Map
Date: May 04, 2001
So I emailed these guys and asked what is coming out with a bigger screen. I'm just trying to keep on top of the latest greatest color moving map. They said Sharp is about to release a good 6 inch screen. Hitachi currently has the Eplate at 8 inches but it is not very good in sunlight. They currently recommend the 4 inch Ipaq. Norman Hunger RV6A Delta BC ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Sep 04, 2001
rv6-list(at)matronics.com, rv7-list(at)matronics.com, rv8-list(at)matronics.com, rv9-list(at)matronics.com, rvcanada-list(at)matronics.com, rveurope-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Van's Homecoming 2001 - A Photo Journal!
Hi RV Listers! Well, just back from Van's Homecoming BBQ and Fly-in up at the Aurora Airport and in a word, wow. Below is a URL link to a web page I did on the photos I took over the two days. There are multi-resolutions and preview thumbnails for easy viewing. http://www.matronics.com/rv-list/VansHomeComing2001/ Have a look and feel free to download any you'd like to keep or make your screen backdrops. If you haven't gone to a Homecoming before, or even if you have, I highly recommend the trip. Very inspirational. Best regards, Matt Dralle RV-4 Finish Kit - #1763 - N442RV Matronics EMail List Admin. -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft Great minds discuss ideas, Average minds discuss events, Small minds discuss people... ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Oct 25, 2001
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: NEW Matronics Email List Feature! Browse Current List
Messages! Dear Listers, I have just finished building an all new Email List Web Browsing feature for the Matronics Email Lists. The new system allows you to use your web browser to view all of the current Email List messages. The system's indexes display all of the current List messages sorted by Subject, Author, Date, or Thread. Clicking on the URL links on these index pages will open another "Viewing Window" where the messages will be displayed. The format of the index pages and message viewing window are consistent with the existing Matronics Archive Search Engine and should be familiar to everyone. The messages available on this new List Browsing Feature span the previous 7 days of email for the given List. Each day the oldest day's messages are replaced with the current day's messages. The web pages are updated every 30 minutes with any new messages that are posted to the List during that time frame. Please have a look at the new Utility and let me know what you think! For ease of use, I've added a link to the new system on each of the List trailers that are appended to each List email message. I hope you will find the new system useful and also find it to be a handy companion to the Archive Search Engine. The new Email Browsing Utility can be found at the following URL: http://www.matronics.com/listbrowse From here, you can select any of the available Email Lists. Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Admin. Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Oct 28, 2001
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: List Web Server Upgraded! Blazingly Fast Archive Searches!!
Dear Listers, As of this weekend, the Matronics Email List Web Server is now running on a brand new hardware platform and the latest version of RedHat Linux! The new hardware includes Dual 1.7GHz Xeon Processors, a 400MHz FSB motherboard, 1GB of 800MHz RAM, a Dual-Channel 160 MB/Sec Ultra-160 SCSI Controller, and an Ultra 160 36GB 15,000 RPM Seagate Cheetah hard drive. The performance of the new system is, in a word, breathtaking! In a variety of benchmark tests against the previous server, the new system is at *least* six times faster! This means that your Archive Search Engine queries will now come back in what seems like an instant! Single word searches of the 113MB RV-List Archive now return in 2-3 seconds, and searches of all other List Archives return in 1 second or less!! Performance enhancements in the download and viewing of all other web-based tools should also be noticeably improved as well. Please enjoy the new system performance and don't forget, the Annual Email List Fund Raiser is just around the corner!! :-) Best regards, Matt Dralle Email List Administrator Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 01, 2001
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: 2001 List Fund Raiser - Please Support Your Lists...
Dear Listers, During November of each year, I have a voluntary Email List Fund Raiser to support the continued operation, development, maintenance and upgrade of the Forums sponsored here. Your contributions go directly into improvements in the systems that support the Lists and to pay for the Internet connectivity primarily dedicated to supporting the Lists. This year, I've made some substantial improvements to the Lists and the supporting systems. These upgrades are focused on making your experience here faster, more enjoyable, and most importantly, informative. Here is a partial list of improvements that I've made on the systems this year: o Upgraded Web Server - Minimum 6X increase in performance * - Tons more high performance disk space and memory! - Increased availability and reliability - UPS Backup - Improved support for > 130,000 Archive Searches each year! * See http://www.matronics.com/rv-list/RV-SearchTime.jpg o Email System Disk Subsystem Upgrade - More storage and faster access times - Faster redistribution of List Messages - Processed over 45,000 List messages in 2001; 50,000 in 2000! o All new List Browse Feature * - Browse the last seven day's worth of List Messages - Quick access to current threads - Sort messages by Thread, Date, Subject, or Author * See http://www.matronics.com/listbrowse o All new Photo Share Feature * & - Simply email your photos and files to share - Scanned for viruses - Automatic Web Page Generation - Includes descriptions and poster information * See http://www.matronics.com/photoshare & Officially to be announced soon o Transition To High Performance Internet Service Provider - Improved reliability - Better access from most sites on the Internet - Improved throughput These are just some of the more visible improvements I've implemented this year. I'm always working to improve the behind the scenes operation of the Lists. I've built an elaborate system of message text and source address filtering mechanisms to assure that you only receive text data in the message, spam is nearly non-existent, computer viruses are never propagated through the Lists, and that message post redistribution is smooth and trouble free. This year has seen a lot of improvements in the Email List experience. If you enjoy the Forums here and make use of the many features, won't you take a moment and make a Contribution to support the continued operation and maintenance? Please note there is no advertising funding on the Lists. You don't see annoying banner ads in the Email messages or on any of the web pages. This just seems more friendly to me and makes the List experience just that much more personal. The operation of these Lists is supported *completely* through the donations of List Members just like you! Please take a moment to support your Lists by making a Secure Credit Card Contribution at the following web site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or you may send a personal check to: Matronics Email Lists c/o Matt Dralle PO Box 347 Livermore CA 94551-0347 I would like to thank everyone in advance for their Contribution and for their continued support over the past year! Best regards, Matt Dralle Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 04, 2001
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: List Fund Raiser Off to a Slow Start...
Hi Listers, First I want to take everyone that has taken a minute already to make a Contribution to support the Email Lists in 2001! I also really appreciate all the kind words I've been receiving regarding the Lists and how much they mean to everyone. The testimonial means a lot to me and makes the many hours working on the system worth it!! Later in the month, I'll share a few of the kind words with the Lists. I've added a nifty new Bar Graph Thermometer to the message trailer that gives an up-to-the-minute percentage status of how many members have made a Contribution during 2001! It was a fun piece of code to write and hopefully will be a fun way to watch the Fund Raiser's Progress this year! As I've said in the past, the Lists are supported *completely* through your generous Contributions during the Fund Raiser and throughout the year. This includes all of the system and connectivity upgrades we seen, as well as makes the many hours I spend each month keeping the systems running even more enjoyable ;-). Won't you take a moment and make a Contribution right now to support your Lists? Its fast and easy with the On-line, SSL secure Credit Card system, or by direct US-Mailing a check. For complete information, please see the following URL: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Thank you in advance for your Generous Contribution!! Best regards, Matt Dralle Email List Administrator PS - Don't forget to monitor the Fund Raiser Bar Graph below! Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 08, 2001
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: What Listers Are Saying - Fund Raiser Continues...
Dear Listers, The 2001 List Fund Raiser is going well and I want to thank everyone that has already so generously made a Contribution to support the Lists! Below are some of the great comments and feedback members have been including along with their Contributions. Won't you make a Contribution today to support the continued operation and upgrade of your Lists? Its fast and easy using the SSL Secure Web Site or by simply sending a personal check. Complete information can be found at Contribution web site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution A give a special Thank You to all of those that have already contributed so far this year!! Matt Dralle Email List Administrator ================== What Listers Are Saying ==================== Great information site. - Edward S. This is the first thing I look at every day. - Ralph M. The new List option is WONDERFUL! - Kenyon B. ...new Search Software is absolutely fantastic!! - Bruce K. ...essential to my enjoyment of RV building and flying. - Douglas W. Great List! - Randall H. ...an invaluable service! - Carlos S. ...incredible service to the industry! - Alex M. Building wouldn't be the same without the "Great List". - Tom E. ...has helped the building process immensely. - Hap S. Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 11, 2001
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Have You Tried the New List Browse Feature??
Hi Listers, I've been getting a LOT of very positive feedback on the new Email List Browsing feature I added to the suite of List services a couple of weeks ago. A number of List members have written to say that they love the new List Browser because they can keep tabs on the latest List messages throughout the day without having to constantly check their email or wait for the Digest issue to come out. The List Browse Function allows you to use your web browser to view the current 7 day's worth of List messages for the give List. The indexes are updated every 30 minutes with any new messages that have been posted. You can sort all of the message indexes by Thread, Subject, Author, or Date and easily track and find current threads. You can check out the New List Browse Feature by going to the following URL and clicking on the List of your choice: http://www.matronics.com/listbrowse Please remember that November is List Fund Raiser month!! The continued operation and upgrade of the Email Lists are _entirely_ supported by YOUR Contributions and support. You'll never see annoying, flashing banner ads, or other forms of commercialism on these Lists. Just people sharing information, data, and stories about your favorite topic, plain (plane?) and simple. If you enjoy the Lists and all of the services here, won't you take moment and make a quick Contribution? It fast and easy using the SSL Secure Web site with your Visa or MasterCard. Or, you can also send a personal check to the address listed below. SSL Secure Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution USMail: Matt Dralle c/o Matronics PO Box 347 Livermore, CA 94551-0347 Don't forget that the "List of Contributors" will be coming out in just a few short weeks! Don't you want to make sure you're name is on it? I would like to wish a special "Thank You" to everyone that has made a Contribution so far this year!! Matt Dralle Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 12, 2001
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Free Copy of Van's New "THE RV STORY" Video!
Hey Listers! In support of the 2001 Email List Fund Raiser, Andy Gold of The Builder's Bookstore ( http://www.buildersbooks.com/ ) is donating a FREE COPY of the new edition of Van's "The RV Story" video (VHS) to any Email List Member making a Contribution of $50 or more! To take advantage of this wonderful Offer, please include the following information along with your Contribution, either in the Message Box if you Contribute on-line, or on a slip of paper if your Contribution is by check via the USMail: Van's RV Story Video Offer $50 or Greater Contributor [your name] [your shipping address] [your City, State and Zip Code] If you've already made a Contribution in 2001 of $50 or more and would like to receive the video, please drop me an email ( dralle(at)matronics.com ) and include the information shown above with the words "Video Offer" in the Subject line. Please note that this new edition of "The RV Story" will first be available in about 8 weeks. I want to thank Andy Gold and the Builder's Book Store for this *very generous* Contribution! If you haven't taken a moment to check out The Builder's Book Store web site yet, you owe it to yourself to have a look ( http://www.buildersbooks.com/ ). Andy has a fabulous selection of interesting, informative, and exceptionally useful books and videos on his site. Please have a look! Again, I would like to thank everyone that has so generously made a Contribution so far in this year's List Fund Raiser! Your Contributions make all of the Lists and Services found here possible - period. Thank you! Matt Dralle Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 15, 2001
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: What They're Saying...
Hi Listers, The 2001 List Fund Raiser is currently underway and lot's of people have been making their Contribution and saying a lot of very nice things about the Lists and what they're daily-dose of Forum means to them! I've included a few more of the Lister comments below. Won't you take a moment to support your Lists this month? Its fast and easy by making a Secure Credit Card Contribution at the following web site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or by sending a personal check Contribution to: Matronics Email Lists c/o Matt Dralle PO Box 347 Livermore CA 94551-0347 For Complete information on the upgrades and improvements the Lists and servers have undergone this year, have a look at this URL: http://www.matronics.com/searching/getmsg_script.cgi?INDEX=113171908?KEYS=asdfasdf?LISTNAME=RV?HITNUMBER=4?SERIAL=1942094803?SHOWBUTTONS=NO Here's few more of the comments I've been receiving about what the Lists mean to its members: ====================== Not only a great way to help each other out, it's been a wonderful way to meet new friends. - Fred H. The List is invaluable to me... - Russell W. I absolutely love your Lists... - Scott C. ...you are tying all the builders together. - David A. The Lists continue to be an invaluable source of information. - Jeff O. I look forward to reading my Email every day... - Harvey S. They are invaluable resources to builders of all skill levels. - Kevin H. ...another year of excellent service. - Terry W. Way cool setup. - Chuck R. ...source of information, inspiration, support, and camaraderie. - Carlos S. I'd be lost without them... - Jeff O. ====================== Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 18, 2001
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: LOC
Hi Listers, The List of Contributors (LOC) is just around the corner! On December 1st I post a list of everyone that so generously made a Contribution to support the Lists. Its sort of my way of publicly thanking everyone that took a minute to show their appreciation for the Lists. Won't you take a moment and assure that your name is on that List of Contributors? As a number of people have pointed out, the List seems at least, if not a whole lot more, valuable as a building/flying/recreating tool as a typical your magazine subscription. We won't even talk about a newsstand price... :-) Won't you take minute and assure that your name is on the upcoming LOC? Tell others that you appreciate the Lists. Making a Contribution to support the Lists is fast and easy using your Visa or M/C on the SSL Secure Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution or by popping a personal check in the mail to: Matronics Email Lists c/o Matt Dralle PO Box 347 Livermore CA 94551-0347 !! Don't forget !! Andy Gold of the Builder's Book Store ( http://www.buildersbooks.com/ ) has generously donated a FREE copy of Van's new "The RV Story" video to anyone making a Contribution of $50 or more to support the Lists. For complete information on the _awesome_ offer, please see this URL: http://www.matronics.com/searching/getmsg_script.cgi?INDEX=113629625?KEYS=asdf?LISTNAME=RV?HITNUMBER=1?SERIAL=23392130806?SHOWBUTTONS=NO To make sure you get your video, be sure to follow the instructions at the URL above carefully! I would like to thank everyone that has so generously made a Contribution thus far in this year's List Fund Raiser! Remember that its YOUR support that keeps these Lists going and improving! Don't forget to include a little comment about how the Lists have helped you! I love to feel the love... :-) Best regards, Matt Dralle Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 20, 2001
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Michael Brown...
Hi Listers, In support of the 2001 Email List Fund Raiser, Michael Brown of Brown Aviation Tool Supply Co. ( http://www.browntool.com ) has generously offered to provide Gift Certificates to all Listers making Contributions of $30 or more this year! Making your Contribution to support these Email Lists and to qualify for the Brown Tool Gift Certificate is fast and easy by using the SSL Secure Credit Card Contribution Web Site at: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or by sending a personal check Contribution to: Matronics Email Lists c/o Matt Dralle PO Box 347 Livermore CA 94551-0347 According to Michael, "The Gift Certificates have absolutely no strings attached and are as good as cash for anything from the Brown Tool Web Site or Catalog." The amount of your Gift Certificate is based on the size of your List Contribution and is according to the following: $100 or greater Contribution receives a $25 Gift Certificate! or $30-$99 Contribution receives a $10 Gift Certificate! ==================== How To Receive Your Certificate ==================== To receive your Brown Tool Gift Certificate, send an email message to: browntooloffer(at)matronics.com and include the following information: 1) Subject Line: Tool Offer 2) Which Gift Certificate you qualify for ($10 or $25) 3) [Your Name] 4) [Your Mailing Address] 5) [Your City, State Zip] ** Please only use the email address shown above ( browntooloffer(at)matronics.com ) to request your Gift Certificate! *** Anyone making a List Contribution of $30 or more in 2001 qualifies for the Gift Certificate! ==================== How To Receive Your Certificate ==================== You should receive your Gift Certificate from Brown Tool in about 2-4 weeks. I want to thank Michael Brown of Brown Aviation Tool Supply Co. for this wonderful offer in support of the Email Lists! If you haven't yet had a look at the Brown Tool Web Site ( http://www.browntool.com ), then you own it to yourself to take a peek! He has some great deals and good quality tools. And finally, I would like to thank everyone that has already made a Contribution in this year's Fund Raiser! Its YOUR support that keeps these Lists running and NOT ADVERTISING and FLASHING BANNER ADS... Thank you!! Matt Dralle Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 25, 2001
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: What Can You Say...?
Dear Listers, I've been getting a ton great comments on what the Lists mean to its members and I've included a few of them below. I'm sure _most_ of you can echo one or more of these sentiments to the tune of a nice List Contribution... :-) Just one more week until I post the 2001 List of Contributors! Won't you support the continued operation of these Lists by making a Contribution today and assure your place on the upcoming Contributor List? I'm sure your friends will be checking for your name on the LOC... ;-) SSL Secure Web Visa and MasterCard Contributions: http://www.matronics.com/contributions Personal Check via the US Mail: Matronics Email Lists c/o Matt Dralle PO Box 347 Livermore, CA 94551-0347 I want to thank everyone that has already made a Contribution this year! YOU make these Lists possible! Matt Dralle Email List Administrator =========================================================================== Can't live without my List everyday! - John B. Information you can't get anywhere else. - George D. ...one of the finest List sites on the Internet. - Dennis S. This List has saved my bacon more than once! - Larry H. Really invaluable service for a novice builder. - John B. ...got some useful help from the List. - Rocky S. A valuable resource. - Dennis N. This List is a Super resource... - Dwight F. ...couldn't have gotten this far without the resources on the List. - Jerry C. Great service to us builders... - Ronald M. ...someday we'll all meet in RV Heaven. Hey, how come there isn't an "RV-Heaven" List? - Louis W. The info I've gleaned from the List has saved me several thousand dollars... - Kevin H. ...the only International, Interesting, Up-to-date, List with the best search engine ever! - Hans L. ...check it ever day so I don't miss anything. - Jim B. Great List! - Douglas G. This List has saved me a few times already... - Thomas R. ...part of my morning wake up reading. - Dwight F. ...helped my make my plane better, safer, better looking, and built it quicker. - Kevin H. Have bought many items from the info the List gives. - Jim B. You meet the nicest people here. - George D. Informative, Amusing, Entertaining... - John B. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 26, 2001
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Don't Miss The Video...
Hey Listers! Just a reminder that in support of the 2001 Email List Fund Raiser, Andy Gold of The Builder's Bookstore ( http://www.buildersbooks.com/ ) is donating a FREE COPY of the new edition of Van's "The RV Story" video (VHS) to any List Member making a Contribution of $50 or more! To take advantage of this wonderful Offer, please include the following information along with your Contribution, either in the Message Box if you Contribute on-line, or on a slip of paper if your Contribution is by check via the USMail: Van's RV Story Video Offer $50 or Greater Contributor [your name] [your shipping address] [your City, State and Zip Code] If you've already made a Contribution of $50 or more during the 2001 Fund Raiser and would still like to receive the video, please drop me an email ( dralle(at)matronics.com ) and include the information shown above with the following Subject Line: Subject: Video Offer Please note that this new edition of "The RV Story" will first be available in about 8 weeks. I want to thank Andy Gold and the Builder's Book Store for this *very generous* Contribution! If you haven't taken a moment to check out The Builder's Book Store web site yet, you owe it to yourself to have a look ( http://www.buildersbooks.com/ ). Andy has a fabulous selection of interesting, informative, and exceptionally useful books and videos on his site. Please have a look! I would like to thank everyone that has so generously made a Contribution so far in this year's List Fund Raiser! Just a few more days until I send out the List of Contributors for 2001. Make your Contribution today to make sure your name is on the LOC!! Thank you! Matt Dralle Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 27, 2001
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Brown Tool Gift Certificate Reminder...
Hi Listers, Just a reminder that in support of the 2001 Email List Fund Raiser, Michael Brown of Brown Aviation Tool Supply Co. ( http://www.browntool.com ) has generously offered to provide Gift Certificates to all Listers making Contributions of $30 or more this year! Making your Contribution to support these Email Lists and to qualify for the Brown Tool Gift Certificate is fast and easy by using the SSL Secure Credit Card Contribution Web Site at: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Or by sending a personal check Contribution to: Matronics Email Lists c/o Matt Dralle PO Box 347 Livermore CA 94551-0347 According to Michael, "The Gift Certificates have absolutely no strings attached and are as good as cash for anything from the Brown Tool Web Site or Catalog." The amount of your Gift Certificate is based on the size of your List Contribution and is according to the following: $100 or greater Contribution receives a $25 Gift Certificate! or $30-$99 Contribution receives a $10 Gift Certificate! ==================== How To Receive Your Certificate ==================== To receive your Brown Tool Gift Certificate, send an email message to: browntooloffer(at)matronics.com and include the following information: 1) Subject Line: Tool Offer 2) Which Gift Certificate you qualify for ($10 or $25) 3) [Your Name] 4) [Your Mailing Address] 5) [Your City, State Zip] ** Please only use the email address shown above ( browntooloffer(at)matronics.com ) to request your Gift Certificate! *** Anyone making a List Contribution of $30 or more in 2001 qualifies for the Gift Certificate! But, you have to follow the instructions above to receive it! ==================== How To Receive Your Certificate ==================== You should receive your Gift Certificate from Brown Tool in about 2-4 weeks. I want to thank Michael Brown of Brown Aviation Tool Supply Co. for this wonderful offer in support of the Email Lists! If you haven't yet had a look at the Brown Tool Web Site ( http://www.browntool.com ), then you own it to yourself to take a peek! He has some great deals and good quality tools. I would like to thank everyone that has already made a Contribution in this year's Fund Raiser! Thank you!! Matt Dralle Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 29, 2001
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Contributors Down By 25%...
Dear Listers, First I want to thank everyone that has already so generously made a Contribution toward this year 2001 List Fund Raiser. It is your support that makes these Lists possible. Since there are only a couple more days until the official end of this year's drive, I want to share some statistics regarding this and previous Fund Raiser percentages. In years past, the percentage of members making a Contribution to support the Lists has typically been right around 23% of the total List population. This year, however, you'll note from the Contribution Meter that we're only at a little over 16% for some reason. This is down by roughly 7%, and translates into about a *30% decrease* in participation this year! I'm hoping that everyone is just waiting until the very last minute to make their Contribution this year, and that the needle on the Contribution Meter will still creep up to the normal 23% in the next few days! Saturday or Sunday I will be posting the 2001 List of Contributors, so you'll want to heat up that Contribution Web Site right away to make sure your name is on the 2001 LOC!! The SSL Secure Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution The US Mail Address: Matronics Email Lists c/o Matt Dralle PO Box 347 Livermore, CA 94550-7227 Thank you for your support! Matt Dralle Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 29, 2001
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: [PLEASE READ] - Why Have A Fund Raiser Each Year?
Listers, A couple List Members have asked if the Lists are "in trouble financially" and wanted to know if this is why I was having a Fund Raiser. It got to thinking that perhaps I should explain why I have a Fund Raiser and also take the opportunity to express why I think the List Services here provide a far better experience than the commercial equivalents. I use the List Fund Raiser each year to offset the costs involved with running a high performance email list site such as this one. With the annual support from the List members through the PBS-like Fund Raiser, I have found I can run the entire site without having to inflect any of the members with those annoying banner ads flashing up all the time trying to sell Toner Cartridge Refills or other garbage nobody wants or needs. From the comments I've received over the years regarding the Lists, the great majority of the members really appreciate the non-commercialism of my List systems and don't mind my 'go-team-go' banter once a year to encourage members to support the Lists. I believe that the Lists services that I provide here offer a great many benefits over the commercial equivalents in a number of ways. The first feature I believe to be particularly significant is that you *cannot* receive a computer v*rus from any of my Lists directly. I've been on a few other List servers and have been unfortunate enough to download infected files people have innocently or not-so-innocently included with their posts. This just can't happen with my Lists; each incoming message is filtered and attachments stripped off prior to posting. I provide a Photo and File Share feature that allows members to share files and bitmaps with other members and everyone can be assured that these files will be prescanned for any sort of v*rus before they are posted. Safe and simple. Also, with this photo and file sharing technique, the Archives don't get loaded up with a great amount of bitmap "data" that slows the Archive Search times. Another feature of this system is the extensive List Archives that are available for download, browsing, and searching. The Archives go all the way back to the very beginning of each List and with the super fast Search Engine, the huge size of the Archives is a non-issue in quickly finding the data you're looking for. Another feature of the Archives, in my opinion, is that they have been primarily stripped of all the useless email header data and all the other header garbage that seems to build up in a typical email thread. I have received an extremely positive response from Listers regarding the new List Browse feature and the consensus is that the format and ease of use is outstanding. Members report that having the previous 7 days worth of messages online for easy browsing and sorting is hugely beneficial. And again, as with the real time distribution of List email, the messages are stripped of all the unnecessary email headers and potentially dangerous v*ruses. I've been running email Lists and services under the matronics.com domain since about 1989 starting with RV-List and 30 guys I knew who where building RVs. It has grown into nearly 40 different aviation-related Email Lists and an associated web site that receives over 500,000 hits each month!! With all the dot.bombs these days, I think there's a lot of value in supporting a service that has gone the long haul and is still providing and improving a high quality service at a price that's nearly free. I have to admit running these Lists is a labor of love and I hope it shows in the quality of the experience that you receive when you get a List Email Message, Search the Archives, or use the List Browser. The Lists will be here for a long time to come. If you just want to lurk a while for free, that's great and I encourage you to do so. If you use, appreciate, and receive value from these Lists, then please support them during the Annual List Fund Raiser! Thank you, Matt Dralle Email List Administrator ------------------------------------------ The SSL Secure Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution The US Mail Address: Matronics Email Lists c/o Matt Dralle PO Box 347 Livermore, CA 94550-7227 ------------------------------------------ ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 30, 2001
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Free Stuff Reminder...
Dear Listers, Don't forget that you can receive a free copy of Van's new Video, "The RV Story" with a $50 or greater contribution this year, or a $10 Gift Certificate from Brown Tool for a $30 or greater contribution or a $25 Gift Certificate for a $100 contribution. Below are two URLs for complete information on the two Offers. Please follow the respective instructions *carefully*. Van's Video Offer Information: http://www.matronics.com/searching/getmsg_script.cgi?INDEX=5781141?KEYS=asdf?LISTNAME=Yak?HITNUMBER=2?SERIAL=09092616692?SHOWBUTTONS=NO Brown Aviation Tool Gift Certificate Information: http://www.matronics.com/searching/getmsg_script.cgi?INDEX=5838463?KEYS=asdf?LISTNAME=Yak?HITNUMBER=2?SERIAL=09080216166?SHOWBUTTONS=NO I want to thank Andy Gold of the Builder's Bookstore and Michael Brown of Brown Aviation Tool Supply Co. for their generous offers in support the Lists this year!! Thank you, guys! I'd like to thank everyone that has already made a generous Contribution in support of the Lists! Thank you! Matt Dralle Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Dec 01, 2001
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Comments...
Listers, Below are some of the comments I've received just this week alone from members along with their Contributions to support the Lists! What can I say? Wow. I really appreciate the kind words and extremely positive feedback and I would encourage you to read over a few of comments below. I think they really say a mouthful... The last couple of days have seen a huge increase in support!! Thank you to all that have Contributed and to those that have rallied support for the Lists! Since the response has been so wonderful recently, I plan to delay the posting of the 2001 List of Contributors a few days to assure that everyone will be included! Won't you make your Contribution today to support the Lists? ------------------------------------------ The SSL Secure Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution The US Mail Address: Matronics Email Lists c/o Matt Dralle PO Box 347 Livermore, CA 94550-7227 ------------------------------------------ Thank you to everyone for the kind words and support! Matt Dralle Email List Admin. ======== Some Great Comments on What The Lists Mean to its Members ========== ...great source of information, education, relaxation, frustration, and socialization. - John H. Can't imagine what it would be like building with out the Lists... - Steven E. Look forward to the list every day. - Parker T. I really enjoy reading the banter... - Wesley H. ...enjoy the patter on construction tips and possible problem areas. - Richard N. Couldn't have built my RV-4 without the List and archives!! - Warren M. I have found the list to be a great help, especially for a first time builder. - Peter D. I thoroughly enjoy the List. - Larry B. The List is a great resource. - Dennis K. The list is great entertainment. - Gary Z. Can't say enough about the good information that I have received from reading the List. - Robert C. ...it's the best! - Steve F. I'm addicted to the List! - Rodney B. The list has been a wonderful resource of knowledge. - Doug B. As a first time builder, the lists have been my most important source of information. - James V. It [read the List] is the first thing I do every day is see what's new. - Billie F. The information available through the List has made my flying safer... - Dave R. I get much more information about my plane from this List than from all of my aviation magazines combined. - Roger H. I love the list!!!! - Ken L. Much better value than a magazine subscription. - Ted M. ...found it very useful. - Allan J. ...this list has been a great service to me. - Peter F. I cannot express just how USEFUL the Lists are. - Geoff T. ...a tremendous help to my RV-8 project and a way to meet some of the best people going. - Steve G. The List is invaluable, and the best I've ever seen. - Ed C. Like another family for many of us. - John H. The lists have saved a bunch of calls to Van's for guidance. - James V. I think I'm addicted... - Terry C. Love it! - David W. The information really helps... - Jim P. ...I find [it] very informative. - Real D. ...List keeps me motivated... - Cliff M. The exchange of information is really helpful... - M.N. Lots of great info on the List. - Larry D. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Dec 11, 2001
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: New Photo Share Main Index Page - The Detail You Asked
For... Hi Listers! I've been noticing a lot of people having fun with the new Email List Photo and File Share feature and I've seen a great many hits on the various member pages. A number of you wrote to say that some additional topic data on the Main Photo Share Index page would certainly be helpful and I would have to agree. It took a little programming, and it was a job retrofitting to all of the older Shares, but I think you'll be pleased with the outcome! I've added Poster Name, Photo Share Subject, and Target Email List data to the Main Index. Clicking on a Subject text opens a new window with the Photo Share and the thumbnails. Have a look and feel free to submit your photos for sharing! The instructions are at the top of the Main Photo Share Index Page. The URL is: http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Enjoy!! Matt Dralle Email List Admin. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Dec 16, 2001
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: [ PLEASE READ ] : Matronics Network Upgrade Mon. 12/17/01
Listers, According to my ISP, Speakeasy, they will be doing some sort of "backbone upgrade" Monday, 12/17/01. Their message doesn't mention whether or not this will impact connectivity for any length of time. I wanted everyone to know that there might be a time when access to the Matronics Web Server and Email Lists might be unavailable. If there's a problem, I'll post a message from a different email address with details. Bottom line: Hopefully nobody will notice... Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Admin. Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Feb 17, 2002
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Belated List of Contributors #2...
Dear Listers, I'd like to apologize for the delay in posting the 2001 List of Contributors Number 2, as well as getting behind in the List Photo Shares. Here's my sad story... Over the Christmas holidays, I was working out in the shop on a rotating drum sander. I was sanding out the woofer hole in a speaker enclosure and, long story short, the part got away from me and started spinning like a Hula hoop on the drum. Rather than just turning the machine off like I should have done, I tried to grab the part and in the process badly broke the ring fingers on *both* my right and left hands!! I had to go in for surgery on the left hand because of the joint damage and was stuck in a thing called an "external fixator" for almost 4 weeks. The right hand has healed up well, but the left one is very stiff and I'm currently only getting about 70 degrees of bend. The doctor says that I will get 80-90% of the moment back with a great deal of therapy and I'm going to hold them to that... The moral of the story is that even a sander can be a dangerous tool. I had been working with a table saw, drill press, scroll saw, and high power routers all day long and afforded them all the respect they deserved. But with the sander, I never even thought about how things could go bad. It just didn't seem like a dangerous tool. Be careful out there in the shop. In a moment you can hurt yourself; hurt yourself in such a way that you will have to live with the damage the rest of your life. Nothing is worth that. I'm finally back working on the computer and getting back to email and other stuff. Later today I will be processing the mound of Photo Shares that have backed up while I was out. I also just finished up the 2001 List Contributions and have included the List Number 2 below. I want to thank everyone that has so generously contributed to the List this past year! It is your Contributions that make these Lists possible. I understand that the Van's Videos from the Builder's Bookstore should be shipping very soon if not already, and the discount coupons from Brown Tools should already have arrived. Thanks again to Andy Gold and Michael Brown for their generous support of the Lists this year with these giveaways! Oh, and now that my fingers are working pretty well again, I've decided to go ahead and finish my RV-4!! I had a LOT of guilt over wanting to sell it... :-) Happy Building and Flying! Matt Dralle Email List Administrator Alexander, Don Alexander, George Andrews, Jim Anonymous Blake, James Bowman, John Buryl, Hill Butler, Sherman Cantrell, Jimmy DeRuiter, Marcel Deffner, David Graumlich, Tom Griffin, Randy Harbour, Keith Hunt, Robin Jannon, Terence Johnson, Jackie Kahn, Steve Labhart, Norm Laird, David Larson, Joe Licking, Larry Maynard, Brad Navratil, Richard Noonan, Thomas Petersen, Paul Reed, Gary Rogers, Ken Salter, Phillip Schmit, John Schultz, David Sheffield, Ray Smith, Edmond Staley, Dick Utterback, Tom Uvanni, Bruce Williams, Henry Wilson, Robert Woodward, Don Worthington, Victor Zirges, Malcom ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 22, 2002
From: "Builder's Bookstore" <winterland(at)rkymtnhi.com>
Subject: Free Thunderbird, Blue Angels videos
Free Thunderbird, Blue Angels videos I've got 5 copies of a Thunderbirds / Blue Angles video which we'll give away for Free to the first 5 people who ask for it along with any other regular order from Builder's Bookstore. It's a 50 minute video, 1/2 on the Thunderbirds, and 1/2 on the Blue Angels. The Thunderbird segment is excellent. The Blue Angels section is not as good. To get one, just write FREE THUNDERBIRDS VIDEO in the special instructions box on the Builder's Bookstore on-line order form, or say so if you prefer to order something by phone. Also, in case you are caller #6 or later, note if your regular order depends on whether there is a free video left to include in your package. Andy Builder's Bookstore http://buildersbooks.com 800 780-4115 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Jun 14, 2002
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: List Browsing Feature!
Dear Listers, I thought I'd post a little reminder to everyone about a very slick feature of the email Lists here at Matronics. You can now use Netscape or Internet Explorer to browse the current messages on your favorite List! The List Browse Function tracks the current 7 day's worth of List messages for any given List. Indexes are updated every 30 minutes with new messages that have been posted. You can resort the message indexes by Thread, Subject, Author, or Date and easily track and find current threads. A number of List members have written to say that they love the List Browser because they can keep tabs on the latest List messages throughout the day without having to constantly check their email or wait for the Digest issue to come out. You can check out the List Browse Feature by going to the following URL and clicking on the List of your choice: http://www.matronics.com/listbrowse Enjoy! Matt Dralle Email List Admin. Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Keith Bedell" <bedelk(at)hotmail.com>
Subject: XDP4000X-List: unhappy
Date: Jun 14, 2002
All- I hooked up my xdp-4000x and it sounds like crap. I ordered the necessary cable from online and tried to tune it, but it just got worse. Is there something missing htat I need to do to get it to work. When I bypass it with rca splitters the res of my system works like a charm. I have the 6001ES running three 10' ES subs. Then 2 1805 ES's handling everything else. Aside from the problems with the 4x, there is a huge disparity between cd volume and radio volume. I mean huge!!!. I can max out radio volume and it sounds ok, then pop in a cd and half way blows mee out of the cab. Any ideas, I anm just so dissapointed right now.... From: Matt Dralle <DRALLE(at)MATRONICS.COM> Reply-To: xdp4000x-list(at)matronics.com To: Email-Lists(at)matronics.com Subject: XDP4000X-List: List Browsing Feature! Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2002 00:52:33 -0700 -- XDP4000X-List message posted by: Matt Dralle Dear Listers, I thought I'd post a little reminder to everyone about a very slick feature of the email Lists here at Matronics. You can now use Netscape or Internet Explorer to browse the current messages on your favorite List! The List Browse Function tracks the current 7 day's worth of List messages for any given List. Indexes are updated every 30 minutes with new messages that have been posted. You can resort the message indexes by Thread, Subject, Author, or Date and easily track and find current threads. A number of List members have written to say that they love the List Browser because they can keep tabs on the latest List messages throughout the day without having to constantly check their email or wait for the Digest issue to come out. You can check out the List Browse Feature by going to the following URL and clicking on the List of your choice: http://www.matronics.com/listbrowse Enjoy! Matt Dralle Email List Admin. Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Jul 05, 2002
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Four New Email Lists At Matronics!!
Dear Listers, I've just added four new email Lists to the current lineup at Matronics. These new lists include: KRNet: krnet-List(at)matronics.com The RANS KR1 and KR2 Series Cub: cub-List(at)matronics.com The Piper J-3 Cub RV10: rv10-List(at)matronics.com The New 4-place RV from Van's! Europa: europa(at)matronics.com The Slick European Composite All the usual features are available with the new Lists including the search engine, archive download, 7-day List browse, and PhotoShare! To sign up for any or all of the new lists, please go to the List Subscription page and put in your email address and select the Lists of your choice. The URL for the Subscription page is: http://www.matronics.com/subscibe Don't forget that its your posts that generate traffic on the respective Lists! Post an introduction and a description of your project or dreams! Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Admin. Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Jul 05, 2002
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: [With Good URL This Time!] Four New Email Lists At Matronics!!
[Typo in the subscribe page URL last time - SORRY! -Matt] Dear Listers, I've just added four new email Lists to the current lineup at Matronics. These new lists include: KRNet: krnet-List(at)matronics.com The RANS KR1 and KR2 Series Cub: cub-List(at)matronics.com The Piper J-3 Cub RV10: rv10-List(at)matronics.com The New 4-place RV from Van's! Europa: europa(at)matronics.com The Slick European Composite All the usual features are available with the new Lists including the search engine, archive download, 7-day List browse, and PhotoShare! To sign up for any or all of the new lists, please go to the List Subscription page and put in your email address and select the Lists of your choice. The URL for the Subscription page is: http://www.matronics.com/subscribe Don't forget that its your posts that generate traffic on the respective Lists! Post an introduction and a description of your project or dreams! Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Admin. Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Jul 31, 2002
From: Harry Paine <hpaine(at)earthlink.net>
Subject: ALASKA TRIP
WE WILL BE CROSSING THE BORDER IN WASHINGTON INTO CANADA ON AUGUST 24 FLYING THE ALASKAN HWY TO WHEREVER THE WEATHER IS BEST! RETURNING TO THE US BORDER SEPT 1ST. NO CAMPING MOTELS ONLY. IF YOU CAN (NOT WANT) TO GO AND HAVE A FLYING AIRPLANE CONTACT ME. HARRY PAINE hpaine(at)earthlink.net ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Sep 01, 2002
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Getting Bounced From Matronics Lists...
Dear Listers, I have two programs I run regularly to purge the various Matronics email lists of bad email addresses. I referred to these as my Email Weasels and there is a daily version that is run automatically every night at midnight and there is a and a monthly version that I run by hand at roughly 30-day intervals. The Daily Weasel grinds through the 8 to 10mb of bounced email that is generated each day looking for obvious things like "user unknown", "host unknown", and other things that usually mean the user's email address doesn't exist any longer. The Daily Weasel has been purging 5 to 10 email addresses each night. The Monthly Weasel gets more serious about the task and sends a single message to each list member with specially generated headers and content information. Any bounces or replies to these messages are considered errors and the email address is eligible for purging. This program is particularly useful for "weaseling out" email addresses that are actually being forwarded to by another email address that is subscribed to a List and otherwise would not be identifiable. The Monthly Weasel purges roughly 100 nonexistent email addresses each month when it is run. To check to see if your address has been removed by either of the Email Weasel programs, you can check the Weasel Status Web Page at the following URL: http://www.matronics.com/unsubscribed If you find your email address on the Weasel List, but are certain that everything is working fine now, simply go the Matronics Subscription page and resubscribe your address. No harm, no foul. The subscription URL is: http://www.matronics.com/subscribe That all having been said, I've noticed that the Daily Weasel may have been getting a little too aggressive in purging addresses recently and a number of people have written asking if and why they'd been dropped from the List. A couple of months ago I rewrote the Daily Weasel program to include a wider variety of errors and more aggressively purge. One of the new purge criteria that I added seems to occur a fair amount of the time (Connection Deferred) even though the address is really okay. As of today, I've removed the Connection Deferred criteria from the Daily Weasel Rule set and this should decrease the number of "false positives" and unnecessary unsubscribed. Again, if you get unsubscribed by either of the Email Weasel utilities, simply go to the subscription page and resubscribe: http://www.matronics.com/subscribe Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Admin. Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Flylow38(at)aol.com
Date: Sep 19, 2002
Subject: Pilot emergency chutes for sale
>2 Pilot Emergency Chutes For Sale. Used in my RV4 for 6 months. Very >compact. > > Chute 1 is a Red 26' foot Micro Softie with Quick release buckles.$550.00 Lowered from $750.00. MFG. June-1988, it is a STRONG Mid Lite 26' canopy >The container is a Micro Softie and was MFG. May 1989. It was used a few >times in 1993 but thats about it except for my occasional use last year. > > > Chute 2 is a Blue with red trim National backpack 360 with sheepskin >padding.>The National 360 was MFG. Dec. 1985. 24' Phantom Canopy. > > WAS $575.00 now $450.00>Both chutes were repacked last year and are in excellent >condition.> > Located in Southern California. I Paid $1450.00 for both, I will sell for >$950 for both. Buyer Pays shipping. Located in Southern California, I can meet possibly half way to pick up depending on distance. > > Contact Will Whiteside 818-359-1106 whiteside(at)aol.com ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "GEORGE INMAN" <ghinman(at)attcanada.ca>
Subject: EMPENAGE INSPECTION
Date: Oct 09, 2002
I have completed my empanage but did not get the inside rivets inspected Now i may have to drill out a bunch of rivets and peel back the skin to allow inspection of the inside of stabilizers, rudder,and elevator. Is there some way around this. can it be inspected by a borescope or something. I really do not want to drill out rivets. anybody else had this experience. GEORGE H. INMAN ghinman(at)attcanada.ca CELL 204 799 7062 HOME 204 287 8334 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Bartrim, Todd" <sbartrim(at)mail.canfor.ca>
Subject: EMPENAGE INSPECTION
Date: Oct 09, 2002
Hi George; Check with your MD-RA inspector. Their attitudes vary greatly. I myself was in this situation, but for different reasons. I was originally going to get my inspection done by our local Transport Canada inspector since he was still actively inspecting. He told me to go ahead and close it up and he would just use a mirror, since the closing rivets are the more difficult rivets anyways. So I did this and put it aside while I worked on the wings. I did leave the bottom skins off the wings. When I tried to get a pre-cover on the emmpenage & wings, MD-RA refused to turned my file over to Transport Canada. I finally won this battle, but by then our local TC inspector had retired! So I put off getting the pre-cover as I expected great hassles over this. In the meantime I continued to work on the fuse & finish kit. I'm now close to being done my FWF and really need to put those bottom wing skins on so I could fit the wings to the fuse, so I bit the bullet and made an appointment for an inspection. I was anticipating great hassles & was not looking forward to it. When the inspector arrived he was very impressed with my overall workmanship. He took a quick look inside the emmpenage through the lightning holes, then studied the wings at length due to extra fuel tanks in the wings. He was very happy with my mods to the wing, then took the opportunity to examine the inside of the fuse. He made the whole inspection as easy & painless as possible. Now while my story had a happy ending, I have heard of other inspectors that were much harder to deal with. I suspect that had he seen things inside the wings or fuse that caused him concern, he may have wanted to take a closer look inside the emmpenage. So if you feel your workmanship is up to standards, then you shouldn't be to worried about it. You didn't mention which model you are building, but I assume it is one of the new pre-punched kits, in which case, there is even less reason to worry about things like improper edge distance, etc. Good luck in finding a co-operative inspector. S. Todd Bartrim Turbo 13B rotary powered RX-9endurance (FWF) C-FSTB (reserved) http://www3.telus.net/haywire/RV-9/C-FSTB.htm > -----Original Message----- > From: GEORGE INMAN [SMTP:ghinman(at)attcanada.ca] > Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 9:45 AM > To: rvcanada-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: RVCanada-List: EMPENAGE INSPECTION > > > I have completed my empanage > but did not get the inside rivets inspected > Now i may have to drill out a bunch > of rivets and peel back the skin to allow > inspection of the inside of stabilizers, > rudder,and elevator. > Is there some way around this. > can it be inspected by a borescope > or something. > I really do not want to drill out rivets. > anybody else had this experience. > > GEORGE H. INMAN > ghinman(at)attcanada.ca > CELL 204 799 7062 > HOME 204 287 8334 > > > RE: RVCanada-List: EMPENAGE INSPECTION Hi George; Check with your MD-RA inspector. Their attitudes vary greatly. I myself was in this situation, but for different reasons. I was originally going to get my inspection done by our local Transport Canada inspector since he was still actively inspecting. He told me to go ahead and close it up and he would just use a mirror, since the closing rivets are the more difficult rivets anyways. So I did this and put it aside while I worked on the wings. I did leave the bottom skins off the wings. When I tried to get a pre-cover on the emmpenage wings, MD-RA refused to turned my file over to Transport Canada. I finally won this battle, but by then our local TC inspector had retired! So I put off getting the pre-cover as I expected great hassles over this. In the meantime I continued to work on the fuse finish kit. I'm now close to being done my FWF and really need to put those bottom wing skins on so I could fit the wings to the fuse, so I bit the bullet and made an appointment for an inspection. I was anticipating great hassles was not looking forward to it. When the inspector arrived he was very impressed with my overall workmanship. He took a quick look inside the emmpenage through the lightning holes, then studied the wings at length due to extra fuel tanks in the wings. He was very happy with my mods to the wing, then took the opportunity to examine the inside of the fuse. He made the whole inspection as easy painless as possible. Now while my story had a happy ending, I have heard of other inspectors that were much harder to deal with. I suspect that had he seen things inside the wings or fuse that caused him concern, he may have wanted to take a closer look inside the emmpenage. So if you feel your workmanship is up to standards, then you shouldn't be to worried about it. You didn't mention which model you are building, but I assume it is one of the new pre-punched kits, in which case, there is even less reason to worry about things like improper edge distance, etc. Good luck in finding a co-operative inspector. S. Todd Bartrim Turbo 13B rotary powered RX-9endurance (FWF) C-FSTB (reserved) http://www3.telus.net/haywire/RV-9/C-FSTB.htm -----Original Message----- From: GEORGE INMAN [SMTP:ghinman(at)attcanada.ca] Subject: RVCanada-List: EMPENAGE INSPECTION -- RVCanada-List message posted by: GEORGE INMAN ghinman(at)attcanada.ca I have completed my empanage but did not get the inside rivets inspected Now i may have to drill out a bunch of rivets and peel back the skin to allow inspection of the inside of stabilizers, rudder,and elevator. Is there some way around this. can it be inspected by a borescope or something. I really do not want to drill out rivets. anybody else had this experience. GEORGE H. INMAN ghinman(at)attcanada.ca CELL 204 799 7062 HOME 204 287 8334 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Tim Greene" <timgreene@go-concepts.com>
Subject: Re: EMPENAGE INSPECTION
Date: Oct 09, 2002
Are you making up stuff? Only one preflight inspection required? BTW, I'm in the same boat if you aren't making up stuff. ----- Original Message ----- From: "GEORGE INMAN" <ghinman(at)attcanada.ca> Subject: RVCanada-List: EMPENAGE INSPECTION > > I have completed my empanage > but did not get the inside rivets inspected > Now i may have to drill out a bunch > of rivets and peel back the skin to allow > inspection of the inside of stabilizers, > rudder,and elevator. > Is there some way around this. > can it be inspected by a borescope > or something. > I really do not want to drill out rivets. > anybody else had this experience. > > GEORGE H. INMAN > ghinman(at)attcanada.ca > CELL 204 799 7062 > HOME 204 287 8334 > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "GEORGE INMAN" <ghinman(at)attcanada.ca>
Subject: empenage inspection
Date: Oct 10, 2002
Are you making up stuff? Only one preflight inspection required? BTW, I'm in the same boat if you aren't making up stuff. I am not making this up. the inspector only talked to me on the phone so far, and he said he would try to get around it,but apparently builders should not close off stabilizers and elevators until the interior is inspected!! I am building an rv-8 prepunched kit GEORGE H. INMAN ghinman(at)attcanada.ca CELL 204 799 7062 HOME 204 287 8334 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Tim Greene" <timgreene@go-concepts.com>
Subject: Re: empenage inspection
Date: Oct 10, 2002
Thanks. I am building an RV-7. Guess I better get busy and check with the FSDO to see what is really required vs. what I think was required. ----- Original Message ----- From: "GEORGE INMAN" <ghinman(at)attcanada.ca> Subject: RVCanada-List: empenage inspection > > Are you making up stuff? Only one preflight inspection required? BTW, I'm > in the same boat if you aren't making up stuff. > > I am not making this up. > the inspector only talked to me on the phone so far, > and he said he would try to get around it,but > apparently builders should not close off stabilizers > and elevators until the interior is inspected!! > I am building an rv-8 prepunched kit > > > GEORGE H. INMAN > ghinman(at)attcanada.ca > CELL 204 799 7062 > HOME 204 287 8334 > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 01, 2002
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: 2002 List Fund Raiser - Please Support Your Lists...
Dear Listers, During November of each year, I have a voluntary Email List Fund Raiser to support the continued operation, development, maintenance and upgrade of the Email Forums sponsored here. Your Contributions go directly into improvements in the systems that support the Lists and to pay for the Internet connectivity primarily dedicated to supporting the Lists. The traffic on the Lists continues to grow and the numbers are nothing short of impressive! Here are some statistics that show much traffic the Lists generated last year alone: 11/01/2001 - 10/31/2002 Web server hits: 8,700,000 (727,000/mo) Incoming Email Posts: 51,259 (4,271/mo) * * This number is multiplied by the total number of email addresses subscribed to the given List. The actual number of email message processed is in the 50,000,000 range for last year!! The new Internet provider, Speakeasy, has been providing extremely fast and reliable service over the last year, and this has certainly been a refreshing change from previous providers! There were a couple of new features added at the tail-end of last year including the new List Browse Feature (
http://www.matronics.com/listbrowse ), and the List Photoshare which have been both very popular. Many people have written to say how much they enjoy the on-line browsing capability of current week's messages. The 184 new Photoshares ( http://www.matronics.com/photoshare ) added over the last year attests to its acceptance and appreciation in the community as well. I have upgraded both the email and web server OS systems recently to the latest - well almost the latest - version of Redhat Linux and Kernel 2.4.19, both of which have been working very well and quite reliably. What does the future hold? Well, something pretty exciting I'm hoping... I am currently evaluating a new, commercially available software package that runs under Linux and provides a complete web-based Email List service akin to what those other guys use. The difference will be that there won't be any annoying advertisements and popup ads on the Matronics system!! The system will continue to be dedicated to furthering Lists activities and not trying to sell you something you don't want. My hope is to keep most if not all of the current functionality in place and add the new software system over the top. Some of the system will be replaced (like majordomo), but the lists will work much like they do today - only BETTER! As I mentioned, I am currently in the evaluation stage of this and have yet to select a final product. Suffice to say some facelifts are definitely on the way! Unlike many of the other "list servers" on the web these days, I have a strict no-commercial-advertisement policy on the Matronics Lists and associated List websites. I have been approached by a number of vendors recently with advertising deals that have been very tempting. However, my commitment to providing a grass-roots, non-commercial environment prevails! Commercialism on the Internet seems to be increasing exponentially every year with more and more SPAM and pop up ads, not to mention the ever increasing Virus attacks. My goal with the Matronics List Service is to provide my members with a commercial-free, safe, and high-performance system in which to share information, ideas, and camaraderie. I recoup my upgrade, maintenance, and operating costs by having a List Fund Raiser once a year during November. During this time, I ask List members to donate a small amount of money to support the continued operation of the Lists over the upcoming year. Contributions in the $20, $30, and $50 range are common. This year I have completely revamped the Contribution website, and have added the ability to use PayPal to make your Contribution in addition to the traditional Visa/MC and Personal Check Options. Its easier and faster than ever before to make your Contribution!! For those who are accustomed to using PayPal to make Internet purchases, will appreciate the ease and speed of using this handy method of payment to make their List Contribution. The best news this year, however, is that I have a couple of fantastic Gift offers to support the List Fund Raiser! Andy Gold of The Builder's Bookstore ( http://www.buildersbooks.com ) will be generously donating a FREE Jeppesen Flight Bag to anyone making a $50 or more List Contribution during the Fund Raiser! This is a great bag and something you'll surely what to get your hands on. Thanks Andy, for this great incentive!! In addition to the great Flight Bag, I will also be offering a FREE Matronics List Archive CDROM for a $50 or greater Contribution! This is a complete set of archives for all Email Lists currently hosted by Matronics. The Archives date back to the beginning of the each List. In the case of the RV-List, for example, this includes archives all the way back to 1990! That's about 133Mb alone! Also included on the CD is a copy of Chip Gibbion's Windows Archive Search Utility and a precompiled search-index for each archive on the CD. Better yet?! You can get BOTH the Flight Bag AND the Archive CD for a Contribution of $75 or more which is actually LESS than the combined retail price on the two items!!! How can you go wrong? Get some great stuff AND support your Lists at the same time! Over the next month I'll be posting a few reminder messages about the List Fund Raiser, and I ask for your patience and understanding during the process. Remember that the Lists are *completely* funded through the generous Contributions of its members. That's it! There's no support from a bloated advertising budget or deep pockets somewhere. Its all made possible through YOUR support! I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supports the List this year. Your generosity contributes directly to the quality of the experience here. To make your List Contribution using a Visa or MasterCard, PalPal, or with a Personal Check, please go to the URL link below. Here you can find additional details on this year's great free Gifts as well as additional information on the various methods of payment. SSL Secure Contribution Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contributions Again, I would like to thank everyone who supports the Lists this year! Your Contributions truly make it all possible!! Thank you! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 05, 2002
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: New List Digest Feature!! [Please Read]
Dear Listers, I've added a new feature to the Digest format of the Lists tonight. At the top of each digest you will find a new Index Listing of all of the messages found within that Digest including the Message Number, Subject, Poster, and Time of Day posted. I've also added a "Message Number" header to each message within the Digest so that its easy to find 'just the message' you were looking for! Sorry for the double posting of the digests tonight - the first time I didn't quite have the code right and a few "bogus" entries made it into the Index. I went ahead and reposted the Digest so that everyone could see how the Index-to-Message mapping really worked. Special 'thanks' to Gary Hall for not only suggesting a Digest Index, but also supplying a few samples on how it might look. Gary, I think you'll be quite pleased with the format! Don't forget that were right in the middle of this year's List Fund Raiser and if you haven't already made your Contribution, you own it to yourself to check out the great free Gifts that are available this year with your qualifying Contribution. The Lists are operated completely though the support of it members, and so its up to YOU to get that credit card out and make that $20, $30, or $50 show of support for the continued operation of the Lists. Won't you take a couple of minutes and make a quick Contribution on the all new, streamlined List Support web site? I've also added a Payment-through-PayPal option this year, and this is proving a very popular method of payment. Don't forget to check out the great free gifts you can get with a qualifying Contribution this year. I can't believe how popular they've been this year! Hurry and get your's today and support the Lists at the same time! Here's the SSL Secure URL for making your Contribution: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Thank you for your Support!! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Admin. Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 07, 2002
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: List Fund Raiser - What Listers Are Saying...
Dear Listers, First, I'd like say *thank you* to everyone that's already made a Contribution to this year's List Fund Raiser! Thank you! If you haven't already made a Contribution, won't you take a movement and show your support for these valuable services? Since there's no advertising or other forms of direct commercialism on the forums to support the Lists, its soley YOUR GENEROSITY that keeps them running!! Won't please take a minute and make a Contribution via the SSL secure web site via Credit Card, Paypal, or personal check. Here's the URL: http://www.matronics.com/contributions This year, I've been getting some *really* nice comments from Contributors and I thought I'd pass along a few of them below. What does the List mean to *you*? Thank you for your support!! Matt Dralle Email List Administrator _________________ What your fellow Listers are saying... _________________ ...great service!! Greg B. They have been a great assistance to me in building my RV-8. Kevin H. ...very much appreciated. Donald M. Great site... Angus F. ...invaluable resource. Ronald C [The List] has played a big part in continuing my project at those times when I got stuck for some reason. Jeff D. Although I am only a reader, I find the list very helpful. Oswaldo F. The lists are a fantastic resource and are helping me very much... Kenyon B. The list is part of my life. Ron C. The CD will free up some hard disk space on my personal PC. Jeff D. ...unbelievably useful. Dan O. ...dependable and valued source of builder information. Jerry C. My daily lifeline! Owen B. ...frequently get questions answered on the List. Billy W. Don't know how any first-time builder could get by without the lists. Rick R. ...great source of information and motivation. Jef V. Super resource! David P. The information presented is very helpful to the building process. James B. Wonderful Service! Wendell D. The lists are great! F. Robert M. ...very valuable to this builder. William C. Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 11, 2002
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: List Fund Raiser Continues...
Marie Murillo Dear Listers, Just a quick reminder this morning that we're well into this year's Email List Fund Raiser. Response has been great so far and there has been a lot of interest in the Gift options. Speaking of those Gifts, I received a sample of the Jeppesen Flight Bag from Andy Gold of the Builder's Bookstore http://www.buildersbooks.com this weekend, and let me just say that this is an extremely fine quality unit. Its very light, folds down into a very small form for storage, and will hold a whole lot of your "pilot stuff"! For a mere $50 List Contribution, one of these very nice bags could be yours! You'll be the envy of all your friends. Won't you make a Contribution today to support the these valuable Email List Services? Please remember that its YOUR generosity that entirely supports the continued operation and upgrade of the Lists. That's it - no ads, no banners - just good clean fun; that is, with your support of course! Please take a moment and make a generous Contribution today. It only takes a minute using the newly redesigned Contribution Web Site where you can use either a Credit Card, PayPal, or a Personal Check to make your donation. The URL for the SSL Secure Contribution web site is: http://www.matronics.com/contribution And I'd like to say a special "thank you!" to everyone one who has made Contribution so far this year!! I really appreciate your generosity! Best regards, Matt Dralle Email List Administrator Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 14, 2002
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Said What...?
Dear Listers, Wow, I can't belive some of the nice things people have been saying about the Lists in that little message box on the Contribution form! I've included more of the great comments since the last WLAS. Thank you to everyone that has made a Contribution thus far and for all the great feedback! Please know that I really appreciate the comments and support!! Have a look at some of your fellow members thoughts below and decide if the Lists mean at least that much to you or perhaps even more... Won't you take a moment and make a Contribution to support these Commercial-Free, SPAM-Free, Virus-Free, high-performance List services? Its your direct support through this yearly Fund Raiser that enables all of these valuable services you've come to expect of the Matronics Lists. Thank you for your Contribution!! SSL Secure Web Site - http://www.matronics.com/contribution Matt Dralle EMail List Administrator ===================================================================== =================== What Listers Are Saying - II ==================== ===================================================================== I check this List 4 to 5 times a day... -Bruce B. These are without a doubt among the best managed Lists to which I subscribe. -Terry W. Thank you for providing such a wonderful service. -Roy W. ...fine service! -Christopher A. Best list on the Internet! -Geroge A. Great list with a host of features. -David A. Having built part of a kit... ...I know exactly how much this list means to me and others. -Curtis H. As always... you've got a real cool & very useful service going... -Chuck R. I shudder to think of the trouble I would have had getting this project airborne without this list! -Grant C. ...enjoy everyone's input. -Doug P. I read the [the List] every day... -Ronald S. Whenever I feel like not building on my day off....I open my mail and the [the List] gets me pumped and ready to hit it! -Tom E. The Digest Message subject list is an excellent addition. -Kevin S. Certainly the [the List] has been a valuable source for building support and advice, but there's another benefit,... the wonderful friends that we meet and keep for years and years! -Fred H. What a great forum to exchange ideas and info. -Terry L. The List is my daily RV fix. -Neil H. I always received comments and suggestions when I requested them. -Thomas G. Best resource a builder could ever have. A daily must! -Robert C. Thanks for your gift - these web sites! -Tom P. ...great info. -Richard W. The List empowers all RV builders to achieve success... -Mark G. I've been reading the postings for a month now and decided to take the plunge as a result of the helpfulness and spirit of cooperation I observed. -Tim P. ...invaluable service. -Ford F. I check in at least twice daily for my e-mail "Fix". -John S. Its worth every penny of my contribution. -Paul M. Wonderful web site and it keeps getting better. -Jim H. A valuable list which has certainly helped me. -Andrew G. ...the List helps so many. -Don J. I really appreciate the site and find it interesting to speak to people who are into this type of aircraft. -Larry M. This is a great recreation for me. -Larry B. [The List] keeps me up to date and provides a fantastic resource for information. -Terry F. Lists are a great resource! -Daniel S. ...great service and professional administration of the Lists. -Chris R. I really appreciate the List. -Edward O. Worth every penny, and then some! -Kenyon B. ...great service. -Ralph H. Your unselfish contribution to the experimental aircraft movement is very much appreciated! -Alex M. Great help on the Aeroelectric list. -Bruce B. It helps on a daily basis. -Tim G. Thanks for providing this outstanding service to us! -Michel T. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 16, 2002
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: LOC Coming Soon...
Dear Listers, This year's List of Contributors (LOC) is just around the corner. I'll be posting the LOC on or about December 1. The List of Contributors is a directory of everyone's name that made a Contribution during this year's List Fund Raiser. Its kind of my way of publicly thanking everyone that so generously made a Contribution to support the continued operation and upgrade of these Lists. Support your Lists today and make sure that your name is on the upcoming LOC! Your friends will be checking no doubt to see if YOU make your Contribution because THEY did! :-) Support Contribution Info - http://www.matronics.com/contribution Thank you! Matt Dralle Email List Administrator Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 16, 2002
Subject: [ Jaye and Scott Jackson ] : New Email List Photo Share
Available!
From: Email List Photo Shares <pictures(at)matronics.com>
A new Email List Photo Share is available: Poster: Jaye and Scott Jackson Subject: First Flight! http://www.matronics.com/photoshare/jayeandscott@shaw.ca.11.16.2002/index.html -------------------------------------------- o EMAIL LIST PHOTO SHARE Share your files and photos with other List members simply by emailing the files to: pictures(at)matronics.com Please view the typical Share above and include the Description Text Fields as shown along with your submission of files and photos. o Main Photo Share Index: http://www.matronics.com/photoshare -------------------------------------------- ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 19, 2002
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: [PLEASE READ] - Why Do I Have A Fund Raiser Each Year?
Dear Listers, I got to thinking today that perhaps I should explain why I have a Fund Raiser and also take the opportunity to express why I think the List Services here provide a far better experience than the commercial equivalents. I use the List Fund Raiser each year to offset the costs involved with running a high performance email list site such as this one. With the annual support from the List members through the PBS-like Fund Raiser, I have found I can run the entire site without having to inflect any of the members with those annoying banner ads flashing up all the time trying to sell Toner Cartridge Refills or other garbage nobody wants or needs. From the comments I've received over the years regarding the Lists, the great majority of the members really appreciate the non-commercialism of my List systems and don't mind my 'go-team-go' banter once a year to encourage members to support the Lists. I believe that the Lists services that I provide here offer a great many benefits over the commercial equivalents in a number of ways. The first feature I believe to be particularly significant is that you *cannot* receive a computer v*rus from any of my Lists directly. I've been on a few other List servers and have been unfortunate enough to download infected files people have innocently or not-so-innocently included with their posts. This just can't happen with my Lists; each incoming message is filtered and attachments stripped off prior to posting. I provide a Photo and File Share feature that allows members to share files and bitmaps with other members and everyone can be assured that these files will be prescanned for any sort of v*rus before they are posted. Safe and simple. Also, with this photo and file sharing technique, the Archives don't get loaded up with a huge amounts of bitmap "data" that slows the Archive Search times. Another feature of this system is the extensive List Archives that are available for download, browsing, and searching. The Archives go all the way back to the very beginning of each List and with the super fast Search Engine, the huge size of the Archives is a non-issue in quickly finding the data you're looking for. Another feature of the Archives, in my opinion, is that they have been primarily stripped of all the useless email header data and all the other header garbage that seems to build up in a typical email thread. I have received an extremely positive response from Listers regarding the List Browse feature and the consensus is that the format and ease of use is outstanding. Members report that having the previous 7 days worth of messages online for easy browsing and sorting is hugely beneficial. And again, as with the real time distribution of List email, the messages are stripped of all the unnecessary email headers and potentially dangerous v*ruses. I am currently working on the additional ability to post and/or reply directly from the List Browse interface. More on this upcoming feature in the next week or so. I've been running email Lists and services under the matronics.com domain since about 1989 starting with RV-List and 30 guys who I knew and who where also building RVs. It has grown into over 40 different aviation-related Email Lists and an associated web site that receives over 9,000,000 hits each year!! Additionally, the List email system forwards well over 50,000,000 (yes, that 50 MILLION) email messages to subscribers each year! With all the dot.bombs these days, I think there's a lot of value in supporting a service that has gone the long haul and is still providing and improving a high quality service at a price that's nearly free. I have to admit running these Lists is a labor of love and I hope it shows in the quality of the experience that you receive when you get a List Email Message, Search the Archives, or use the List Browser. The Lists will be here for a long time to come. If you just want to lurk a while for free, that's great and I encourage you to do so. If you use, appreciate, and receive value from these Lists, then please support them during the Annual List Fund Raiser! Thank you, Matt Dralle Email List Administrator ------------------------------------------ The SSL Secure Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------ ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 22, 2002
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: List Value?
Dear Listers, We are quickly approaching the end of November and the official end of the List Fund Raiser. If you look forward to checking your List email everyday (and a lot of you have written to say that you do!), then you're probably getting at least $20 or $30 worth of Entertainment from the Lists each year. You'd pay twice that for a subscription to some lame magazine or even a dinner out. Isn't the List worth at least that much to you? Wouldn't it be great if you could pay that same amount and get a well-managed media source free of advertising, SPAM, and viruses? Come to think of it, you do... :-) Won't you please take a minute to make your Contribution today and support YOUR Lists. Contribution Page: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Again, I want to say THANK YOU to everyone that has made a Contribution thus far during this year's List Fund Raiser!! These Lists are made possible exclusively through YOUR generosity!! Thank you for your support! Matt Dralle Email List Admin. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 23, 2002
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Fund Raiser Free Gift Shipping Status...
Dear Listers, A couple of people have written asking what the shipping status was of their free List Contribution Gifts. Seemed like some status was in order and I thought I detail where we're at... Flight Bag Requests ------------------- On 11/20/02 I shipped out the first batch of Flight Bag-Only (FBO) gift requests. I shipped all FBO gift requests I had received from 11/1 to 11/19 except for 3 (Sorry guys!) - I ran out of my first shipment flight bags! Andy Gold of the Builder's Bookstore ( http://www.buildersbooks.com ) is supplying me with another batch flight bags which should arrive in about 2 weeks. By the way, these are REALLY nice Flight Bags. Extremely well built and very professional looking. Folds down into a very small size, but will hold a huge amount of stuff. If you fly, and you've got a lot of stuff, they you WANT one of these guys. Surf over to the List Contribution page for details on how to get one of your own!!! http://www.matronics.com/contribution The Flight Bags have been shipped out US Mail Parcel Post in a large, and I mean LARGE, padded white plastic envelope. According to the Post Office, worse case delivery time would be 8 days to destinations on the East Coast, but indicated it would likely take a lot less time. Archive CDROM Requests ---------------------- The Archive CDROMs will be mastered and burned on or about December 1 and should ship out shortly there after. Shipping will be US Mail, Media Rate in a big padded white envelope. The Archive List data included will be up to November 30th. Flight Bag and Archive CDROM Requests ------------------------------------- These combination orders will ship out when the Archive CDROMs are complete as described above, likely a little after December 1. The Flight Bag and the CDROM will be shipped together in the same Giant white padded envelope! Again, I want to thank Andy Gold of the Builder's Bookstore for providing these awesome Flight Bags to support the List Fund Raiser. Andy has gone way beyond the call of duty with regard to his support of the Lists this year and to show your gratitude I would ask that you have a look at his web site and great media offerings. You'll find some excellent deals on some very useful material. http://www.buildersbooks.com And finally, I would like to thank everyone that has so generously made a Contribution so far this year! Your generosity and kindness is greatly appreciated. If you've been putting off making a Contribution, now's a great time show your appreciation in plenty of time to make it onto this year's List of Contributors AND get your free gift with qualifying Contribution!!! List Contribution Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution/ Thank you! Matt Dralle Email List Administrator Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 25, 2002
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: All New List FAQs!
Dear Listers, I got to looking at the Email List FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) today and realized that they where miserably out of date. I spent a wad of time today completely revising them and adding in documentation on all of the many new features such as the List Browse and Photoshare. Many of the little-known features are documented in there now, too, so even if you're a seasoned List veteran, you might want to give it a read. Never know what you might discover. At the bottom of this message in the Trailer you will find a new link item called "List FAQ" with a URL for this specific List. Just click on it and print it out or read it online. Don't forget that November is the List Fund Raiser month! The "2002 List of Contributors" is just days away and I know you'll want to make sure your name is on it!! Please make your Contribution today to support the continued operation of these List Services! http://www.matronics.com/contribution Thank you! Matt Dralle ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 25, 2002
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: WLAS
Dear Listers, There are only a few days left until the November List of Contributors. I thought I'd take another opportunity to pass along some of the really nice things people have been saying recently about the Lists and how much they mean to them. If you receive value from the Lists in the form of ideas, assistance, comradery, moral support, inspiration, or just plain 'ol good entertainment, then won't take a moment to make a Contribution to support the continued operation and upgrade of them? Secure List Contribution Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution What does the List mean to you? Here's what some of your fellow contributing List members have said... ------------------------- What Listers Are Saying ------------------------- Great service for aviation types like me. Larry H Best investment I've made. Harley B I've been on this list since around 1996 and used it to help me finish my RV-6A three years ago. I'm still here because I still learn from it and use it to help others like me who may be where nobody else is building a RV. Thanks for your service to our community. It's appreciated. Jim S [List] people are a great break away from politics, religion and other sordid subjects. Robert B This site is a great confidence builder for the amateur builder. Gene L Great service! Barry P Very handy list to have, a good place for a beginner to get great answers from those who already experienced it. ...sure enjoy reading it. Joel R ...valuable service! Chris & Indira K This is the better than any morning paper - the best and most frequent service that I use on the Internet. Great job! This will make building the RV doable for me. Pete E I enjoy all of the ideas, suggestions and humor that comes with this list. I don't think I could build my RV4 with out everyone's help. Ross S GRRRRRRRRRRRREAT! James W The list is a great source of information, motivation, entertainment, passionate debate, and light-hearted back slapping. I wouldn't be without it. Roger H ...would still be looking for plans to hook-up s-tec auto pilot without your service! David S The new [digest] format is good. Graham S Great information you can't get anywhere else. Lots of nice people who have "Been there...done that." George D My normal morning routine: 1 Kiss "the princess" 2 Good cup of coffee 3 Log onto "List" A wonderful means of exchanging ideas, asking questions, gathering information, and sharing experiences. Robert G Great lists. Not only are the lists professionally and efficiently managed, but the *people* on the lists are very helpful, friendly and fun to chat with. Thank you for this wonderful resource. Ihab A Thanks a million, well maybe not a million!!! (: Ken H I need this fix every morning or I get grumpy... Wayne P Very useful lists Paul E This communication medium that you created, nurtured and continue to maintain is the best thing since AN rivets! Jim J The information I gleaned off the list has always been helpful. Kenneth B I've been a subscriber to varied lists for several years now. The knowledge provided has been extremely useful throughout. David P Enjoy everyone's input even though I am not a builder...just a flyer. Douglas P Just laughin' and a scratchin' Dennis N It is a real asset and good for comic relief. Ross S I can't build my plane without your service! Kent H Great info on the lists! Wesley H I'm very new to the List but have already benefited greatly. Jim S The "List" has been my best source for information concerning my aviation projects. Besides, it also brings a bunch of people together to share their interests and knowledge. Thanks for providing a state of the art, easy to use resource tool. David A I have saved a lot of grief and dollars from referencing this site. It is truly an extension of Van's product support. Joseph C Terrific asset this List is to the builder! Scott J Great service! Tony B Look forward to the list each and every day. John B I could not cope up here in this lonely island without the help of the List and all the wonderful helpful people that have the experience of aircraft building and flying for fun. Johann J This list is part of my daily routine. I'm addicted. Terry D Great forum! John H This list is my main interest in the Internet. George R Great list. The best out there on any subject. Kevin H Been on the list since 1998 and I still look forward to reading the list every day. A most valuable tool. I have picked up many useful tips during the construction of my RV-4. Jerry I Thanks for all of your hard work on the lists. It is one of the reasons I bought a CJ-6A. Without the Yak-list, I believe it would have been much more difficult to get all the information that I need for safe operation and maintenance of this fine aircraft. David L The List has been an amazing source of useful information. I consider it one of my best builder tools. Gunter M An excellent channel of information. I have gained a wealth of knowledge on both building and flying Kolb aircraft. Jim B Enjoy the wealth of information that is shared. Richard N Fine service. Beauford T [The] List is the first stop of the day. Made lot of friends from it. Orie S The information I gleaned off the List has always been helpful. Kenneth B Over the 3+ years that I have been building, I check it several times each day. I have learned a lot of very useful tips that have helped me in my building. Richard D Not only is it worth a contribution for the info gleaned from it but the personalities alone are pure entertainment! Stephen F This is great stuff!!! Entertaining, too!! Fast answers from those who really know... Bob R I am building an RV-9A and have received help from the lists and occasionally been able to give help to others. Alden Van W This list has saved me countless hours of work and worry already, and I'm only halfway there! Undoubtedly the most important aid I have yet found in this sometimes intimidating process of building an aircraft. Paul H I've been a member since '96 and have learned so much from the vast knowledge of the listers. Gary Z Outstanding List, exceptionally maintained. David S Thanks for all the improvements you've made this year. The Photoshare feature definitely proves "one picture is worth a thousand words". Richard H I finished my RV6A this year. It is a much better airplane because of the help I found on the RV and Aeroelectric Lists. Dale W Can't imagine building without the list. Larry H The list continues to be a great resource of information and advice. Jeff O ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 28, 2002
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: New Gift Selection Added - List Fund Raiser! [Please Read]
Dear Listers, I've just added a great new last minute Gift Selection to this year's List Fund Raiser line up! I have a very limited number of sets of a wonderful collection of Aircraft Technical books by Jeppesen entitled "The A&P Technical Series Book Set". This is a great opportunity to make a generous Contribution to support the Lists and walk away with a great set of reference manuals at the same time. This set of books normally retails for over $117 PLUS shipping, but you can pick up your set AND make this year's List Contribution for a cool C-note - that's a $100, by the way! :-) I'm thinking "Great Christmas Gift"... There's more information on the books and making your Contribution at the List Contribution web site: Email List Contribution Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution We're coming close to the official end of this year's List Fund Raiser and if you haven't yet made your Contribution, there's still time get your name on that List of Contributors! The percentage of contributors is kind of low this year but I'm hoping many of you are just holding out until the last minute! I want to thank each and everyone of you that has already made a donation to support the continued operation and upgrade of these List Services. As I've mentioned in the past, running these Lists is a labor of love for me and the hours upon hours of code development, system maintenance, and upgrades are MY Contribution to support this great resource for Builders and Flyer's alike. Won't your take a minute and make YOUR Contribution today? I want to thank you for your support both during the Fund Raiser but also throughout the year in the form of kind words and moral support. A nice comment from a List member about how much the lists have helped them is always a sure way to brighten my day! Thank you to all! Matt Dralle Email List Admin. Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 28, 2002
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: [PLEASE READ!] "What is my Contribution used for?"
Dear Listers, Some have asked, "What is my Contribution used for?", and this is a valid question. Here are just a few examples of what your direct List support enables. It provides for the expensive, business-class, high-speed Internet connection used on the List, insuring maximum performance and minimal contention when accessing List services. It pays for the regular system hardware and software upgrades enabling the highest performance possible for services such as the Archive Search Engine and List Browser. It pays for 14+ years worth of online archive data available for instant random access. And, it offsets the many hours spent writing, developing, and maintaining the custom applications that power this List Service such as the List Browse, Search Engine, and Photoshare. But most importantly, your List Contribution enables a forum where you and your peers can communicate freely in an environment that is free from moderation, censorship, advertising, commercialism, SPAM, and computer viruses. How many places on the Internet can you make all those statements about these days? I will venture to say - next to none... It is YOUR CONTRIBUTION that directly enables these many desirable aspects of this most valuable List service. Please support it today with your List Contribution. Its the best investment you can make in your Sport - BAR NONE! Email List Contribution Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Thank you for your support! Matt Dralle Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 30, 2002
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: List Report...
Dear Listers, This is the last "official" day of the List Fund Raiser. Based on previous year's percentages of Lister's making a Contribution, this year we are nearly 40% behind the normal... And I thought all those great gifts would eke the percentage up past the average a little. Oh well. Maybe people just don't really mind the flashing banner ads for Viagra, and popups for X10 minicams... There's still plenty of time to get your name of the List of Contributors. I'll probably publish the LOC on Monday night after I process the checks from the Post Office. I do want to thank everyone that has so generously made a Contribution so far this year. Your support is greatly appreciated and is what makes the Lists possible. How to support your Lists this month: http://www.matronics.com/contributions Thank you! Matt Dralle Email List Admin. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 30, 2002
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: All New List Digest Format!!
Dear Listers, I've just finished up some awesome code that will completely change your thinking about how email Digests should work and look! Yeah, I'm kind of proud of it, that is true... :-) What you'll be getting in the new List Digest message is the following: The main message will contain the new text-based index I introduced a few weeks back. But here's where things get different... Instead of simply including all of the day's posts in line within the message, there will now be included two enclosures - one with a HTML encoded version of the Digests, and another with the usual text-only version of the Digests. I think you're really going to like the new HTML enclosure of the Digests. All of the Indexes at the top are now hyperlinked to the actual posts and there are hyperlinks at the top of each post that will: o Take you back to the Index o Take you to the next post o Take you to the previous post o Allow you to respond to the LIST regarding the message o Allow you to respond directly to the POSTER regarding the message You'll have to check it out to appreciate the full goodness of the new format! :-) The text-only version is basically exactly the same data that has been normally sent in line within the message. You'll also note that the filenames of the enclosures are such that they can be conveniently placed in a personal "archive" directory for future reference. Hope you enjoy the new Digest format!!! Oh, and don't forget about the Fund Raiser! :-) Matt Dralle Email List Admin. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Dec 01, 2002
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: New, NEW List Digest Format...
Dear Listers, Okay, so I woke up this morning to an email box full of hate-mail about the new List Digest format. I thought it was cool, but I guess not... Still, it seemed like too much code to just throw out, so I've modified things a little and I'm hoping everyone will be happy with the new, NEW arrangement. Here's how it works now: o The HTML and TXT enclosures aren't sent in the Digest any longer. o URL Links to the HTML and TEXT versions of the day's Digests will be found at the top of the digest email. o The new Digest Index will be found at the top of the digest email following the URL Links. o The full digest text will then be found in the email as before. o All of the previous Digests will now be available on line. The URL for the main digest page is: http://www.matronics.com/digest From here, you can drill into the specific List Digest of interest. o Both the HTML and TXT versions of the Digests can be found here. o The List Message Trailer will contain a Link directly to the given o Right now there's only one Digest shown, but each day there will be another. They will be sorted with the newest at the top. Left-hand column is the HTML version, right-hand column the TXT version. A couple people also complained that some messages in the HTML version were just one long line that went off to the right forever and they hated that. Come to think of it, this is also an issue in the Search Engine, List Browser, and Archive Browser. Some email programs don't included hard Returns at regular intervals and that's what causes this. I wrote a program tonight that will automatically chop these long lines into 78 characters or less and wrap the rest of the line. After tonight's Archive transfer, all of the Searching and Browsing tools shouldn't have the problem any longer either. Woo hoo! So, back to the new Digest format. What people are going to see in the new, NEW Digest is a bit of verbiage at the top of the email describing the URL links to the HTML and TXT on-line versions, followed by the Links, followed by the day's Index, followed by the day's messages just as before. Lines longer than 78 characters will also be automatically wrapped onto the next line. Hopefully this will be a more pleasing arrangement for everyone. Sorry to get everybody so stirred up over the format change! The List of Contributors is coming out tomorrow night... Still time to make that Contribution! http://www.matronics.com/contribution Best regards, Matt Dralle Email List Admin. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "James & Shalise Cash" <jcash(at)charter.net>
Subject: F-1 accident preliminary report
Date: Jan 07, 2003
Thought I'd forward this to all my airplane buddies. If you hadn't heard, there was an F-1 Rocket crash in Houston, several weeks ago. An eyewitness saw the aircraft impact the ground near vertical, at a high rate of speed. The vertical stabilizer tumbled down moments later. This is Mark Frederick's preliminary finding after talking to the FAA, NTSB, and viewing the wreckage. It is significant to the RV community because the F-1 tail is nearly identical to the RV-8, with the exception of a 1/8" doubler on the forward spar of the vertical stabilizer. Jimmy PRELIMINARY REPORT CREEKMORE F1 ACCIDENT Hi All: I'm sure you have been waiting for some definitive data regarding Tom Creekmore's accident. I was able to inspect the wreckage of the aft section of the ship last Friday, along with the FAA. The following is my report to you, not an official NTSB report. Preliminary Results are as follows: The builders did not fabricate nor install the upper attachment fitting for the V Fin aft spar. This is a length of 1x1x.125 6061T6 angle that is designed to absorb the Fin torque loads resulting from rudder deflections. Four AN3 fasteners attach this fitting to the aft section of the fuselage, and to the V Fin aft spar. Lack of this fitting caused the HS-015 to absorb most of the Fin torque loads, in addition to flexing the HS-015 past its fatigue life. It appears that the HS-015 failed at one of the V Fin spar attach bolts, and separated from the H Stab spar. In addition, the V Fin fwd spar/HS-015 attach holes were not drilled per the assy manual, with one hole appearing to have about 3/16" ED on the HS-015 (3/8" would be a standard distance). The separation at the HS-015 appears to have started at this hole. I will wait for the NTSB to publish their findings, and I'll add this to a dedicated web page detailing what happened. Regards, Mark ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: RV Tools
Date: Jan 16, 2003
From: "Bert Penney" <van(at)entechnos.com>
Does anyone know of a good supplier in Canada for the tools necessary to build an RV? I was hoping that I could find one that offers an "RV kit" like the one Avery offers. Thanks Bert ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Tim Houle" <thoule(at)kneehill.com>
Subject: Re: RV Tools
Date: Jan 16, 2003
I could never find anyone in Canada that has as good a selection as Avery, Cleveland or Brown. Anything I did find in Canada the price was no better. Tim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bert Penney" <van(at)entechnos.com> Subject: RVCanada-List: RV Tools > > Does anyone know of a good supplier in Canada for the tools necessary to > build an RV? I was hoping that I could find one that offers an "RV kit" > like the one Avery offers. > > Thanks > > Bert > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: RV Tools
Date: Jan 16, 2003
From: "Gannon, Terence" <Terence.Gannon(at)trican.ca>
I concurr with Tim...suppliers of aerospace tools in Canada are hard to find. However, I did buy some Chicago Pneumatic tools (angle drill, nut runner) at the House of Tools here in Calgary, and the guy that I spoke with (who was building a KR-2!) said that they were able to order most CP tools these days. Maybe this helps a little...regards... Terry in Calgary RV-6 S/N 24414 "Wings" -----Original Message----- From: Tim Houle [mailto:thoule(at)kneehill.com] Subject: Re: RVCanada-List: RV Tools I could never find anyone in Canada that has as good a selection as Avery, Cleveland or Brown. Anything I did find in Canada the price was no better. Tim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bert Penney" <van(at)entechnos.com> Subject: RVCanada-List: RV Tools > > Does anyone know of a good supplier in Canada for the tools necessary > to build an RV? I was hoping that I could find one that offers an "RV > kit" like the one Avery offers. > > Thanks > > Bert > > direct advertising on the Matronics Forums. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: RV Tools
Date: Jan 16, 2003
From: "Bert Penney" <van(at)entechnos.com>
Thanks, guys. I kind of thought that would be the answer :-( We have a House of Tools here in Edmonton, but I didn't find much on their web site. I think I will put together a list of what I need and go visit them. Bert -----Original Message----- From: Gannon, Terence [mailto:Terence.Gannon(at)trican.ca] Subject: RE: RVCanada-List: RV Tools I concurr with Tim...suppliers of aerospace tools in Canada are hard to find. However, I did buy some Chicago Pneumatic tools (angle drill, nut runner) at the House of Tools here in Calgary, and the guy that I spoke with (who was building a KR-2!) said that they were able to order most CP tools these days. Maybe this helps a little...regards... Terry in Calgary RV-6 S/N 24414 "Wings" -----Original Message----- From: Tim Houle [mailto:thoule(at)kneehill.com] Subject: Re: RVCanada-List: RV Tools I could never find anyone in Canada that has as good a selection as Avery, Cleveland or Brown. Anything I did find in Canada the price was no better. Tim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bert Penney" <van(at)entechnos.com> Subject: RVCanada-List: RV Tools > > Does anyone know of a good supplier in Canada for the tools necessary > to build an RV? I was hoping that I could find one that offers an "RV > kit" like the one Avery offers. > > Thanks > > Bert > > direct advertising on the Matronics Forums. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: RV Tools
Date: Jan 16, 2003
From: "Bert Penney" <van(at)entechnos.com>
Thanks fir the pointers, Tedd. I will keep both Lindair and Leavens in mind when I am buying tools. Bert ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Jan 16, 2003
From: Gunnar Doerwald <gunnar(at)doerwald.net>
Subject: Re: RV Tools
Bert Penney wrote: > >Does anyone know of a good supplier in Canada for the tools necessary to >build an RV? I was hoping that I could find one that offers an "RV kit" >like the one Avery offers. > >Thanks > >Bert > > No, Bert, we tried and had to buy the bullet and order from Avery. Very good tools though and very necessary. Gunnar Doerwald RV9a Virgil, Ontario > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: RV Tools
Date: Jan 17, 2003
From: "Bert Penney" <van(at)entechnos.com>
I suspect that I will end up doing the same, but I would like to check around first. Bert -----Original Message----- From: Gunnar Doerwald [mailto:gunnar(at)doerwald.net] Subject: Re: RVCanada-List: RV Tools Bert Penney wrote: > >Does anyone know of a good supplier in Canada for the tools necessary to >build an RV? I was hoping that I could find one that offers an "RV kit" >like the one Avery offers. > >Thanks > >Bert > > No, Bert, we tried and had to buy the bullet and order from Avery. Very good tools though and very necessary. Gunnar Doerwald RV9a Virgil, Ontario > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mar 22, 2003
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: 7-Day Matronics List Browse Enhancement...
Dear Listers, Neil Hulin of the Zenith-List at Matronics wrote to me suggesting I add a "total of available messages" column to the 7-Day List Browse Main page, and it seemed like a great idea! I've made the modifications and I think many will find it extremely helpful as well. Have a look at the following URL: http://www.matronics.com/listbrowse/ Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Admin... Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Apr 01, 2003
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Matronics ISP Upgrade TODAY...
Dear Listers, The time has finally arrived for the Internet Service Provider (ISP) upgrade! You'll recall that I was looking into upgrading the existing SDSL connection from 768k to 1.1M. As it turned out, the copper line wouldn't support any speeds greater than the current 768k. In light of that news, I just bit-the-bullet and ordered a full, commercial-grade T1 connection. The T1 connection will provide a full-duplex, high priority, 1.5Mb Internet connection which should be a substantial performance enhancement for all of the List services! Pacbell delivered the T1 Loop last week and it tested out fine. This past weekend I pulled the tail circuit from the demark to the office. This afternoon, Tuesday 4/1/03, the ISP is suppose come and install the new router and bring up routing on a test subnet. Assuming that everything checks out okay with the T1, new router, and routing, I will have them swing the main Matronics subnet off the SDSL and onto the T1. In theory, the swing could be nearly transparent to users, but that's usually not the case... ;-) Please expect a bit of instability in connectivity this afternoon as we work though the transition issues. I will post a follow up message when everything is up and running on the new T1 line. Finally, please know that it is solely your Contributions that make these kinds of List upgrades happen! There is no advertising budget (aka, flashing banner ads and annoying pop up browser windows) to pay these bills; operational support is solely from List members like you during the yearly List Fund Raiser. If you would like to make your Contribution to support the Lists and upgrades like this T1 connectivity enhancement, please see the List Contribution Web Site where you can make your Contribution with a Credit Card, PayPal, or Personal Check. You can even get a free List Archive CDROM with a qualifying List Contribution! The URL is: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Thanks again to EVERYONE that made a generous Contribution last year and enabled this awesome upgrade to T1 service! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Admin. Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Apr 02, 2003
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Matronics ISP Upgrade COMPLETED!
Dear Listers, I just wanted to send out a quick note to let everyone know that the 1.5Mb T1 connection upgrade went smoothly today. They brought up the new line and router yesterday on a test subnet and today the ISP switched over connectivity about 12 noon with little to no incident. I just finished some performance testing, and it appears that actual throughput and interactive response is noticeably improved as advertised! Enjoy! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Admin. Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Apr 29, 2003
From: Ron Patterson <scc_ron(at)yahoo.com>
Hello Guys, I have the need to move my RV-4 from the shop where it was built to the airport. Have about 4-6 months of engine work and avionics and then it will be ready for inspection and that 'first flight'. Anybody have any suggestions on how to move this aircraft, safely, some 250 miles??? I thought of an enclosed moving van, but the horizontal stabilizer is 100" tip to tip ...most trucks are a max of 96" (outside box measurements). I could tilt it, but fear the tying down would result in tweaking of the Fuselage. What about a car trailer with the tail exposed?? I just don't want to screw up 4 years of work in a poorly conceived transfer. So....any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Ron PattersonN. California ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 16, 2003
From: Ron Patterson <scc_ron(at)yahoo.com>
Hello Guy's! I just moved my RV-4 from the Garage to the Hayward Airport to complete the engine and avionics and get this baby in the air. Anyone with a lead on an IO-320 or 360 / and any 2-1/4 inch instruments would be appreciated. Ron Patterson N8ZD (reserved) ________________________________________________________________________________
From: <phil(at)petrasoft.net>
Subject: Re: Movie
Date: Jul 08, 2003
Please see the attached zip file for details. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: <smidler(at)dcwi.com>
Subject: Re: Wicked screensaver
Date: Aug 19, 2003
Please see the attached file for details. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Sep 15, 2003
Subject: New SPAM and Virus Filtering Appliance At Matronics...
Dear Listers, I will be installing a new SPAM and virus blocking appliance this evening or tomorrow. The installation will involve some changes in the Matronics DNS MX records, and will impact how incoming email is handled. While I expect these changes to be transparent to all of the List subscribers, things might go differently... ;-) The Lists get bombarded with tons of SPAM messages and viruses each day and fortunately my custom filters have been extremely effective at filtering most of this from redistribution. Its time to move to the next level of technology, however, and this SPAM and Virus filtering appliance seems like an excellent solution. I will post a follow up message later in the week when things have stabilized and I have some filter statistics to share. Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Admin. -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Sep 21, 2003
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: [Please Read] SPAM Filter Could Be Causing Posting Problems
For Some Members...? Dear Listers, Matronics is now utilizing a SPAM filter appliance to filter out the excessive amounts of inappropriate email that bombards the Email List Forums each day. The filter is reporting that over 66% of the email messages sent to Matronics email destinations are of SPAM content and reviewing the logfiles, it would appear to be true. That is indeed great! While the Lists are enjoying the breath of fresh air afforded by the new appliance, I am suspecting that a few legitimate email List posts are being blocked as too, although I can't confirm this. It is difficult to churn through the logfiles looking though thousands of blocked email messages trying to determine if any legitimate List posts were blocked. If you suspect that your posts are accidently being blocked by the SPAM filter appliance, I have created a new Trouble Report web page that will allow you to report your problems directly to me without having to use email. If the SPAM filter is blocking your email address for some reason, then its likely that I wouldn't be able to receive your direct email regarding difficulty in posting. The web form bypasses the incoming email and directs your message directly to me. Please include as much information as possible regarding the problems you are having including any bounced email or email error messages that you may have received back in regard to your posts to the lists. The more information I have about the email you are sending and what the errors you are receiving, the better chance I'll have in hunting down the problem. The Trouble Report Website URL is: http://www.matronics.com/trouble-report/ I apologize for any inconvenience the SPAM filter may be causing you. I will work toward resolving your issues as quickly as possible. Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics EMail List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Oct 31, 2003
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: All New Matronics Email List Online Chat!!!
Hi Listers! A number of Listers have been asking for some Matronics Email List online chat and NOW ITS HERE! Over the last couple of days I've set up a nifty web-based Chat site here on the Matronics systems. No special programs to download; all you need is a late model web browser like Internet Explorer or Netscape with a java plugin. I would recommend downloading the latest Java plugin if you experience any problems getting the page to come up. Here's a link to the Sun Java download website. http://java.com/en/index.jsp Look for the green box with the yellow arrow in the upper right corner. Before you bother, though, just try you browser because it'll probably just work. Each Email List on Matronics has its own "Room" and all rooms can easily be accessed from the same client. In the Email List URL Trailer at the bottom of each List message, you'll find the Link to this List's specific Chat Room. Just click on the Link, and then type in your name or email address in the User Name box. Try to use a name or email address that the other Listers know you by. You'll find me lurking around the various List chat rooms as "MattDralle". There's a couple of nifty features I'll explain right off. On the main Chat Window page after you login, you'll see a little icon with a Hammer and a Screwdriver. This is the Control Panel window. Once the Control Panel comes up, click on the "Settings" tab. Here you'll find, among other things, three check boxes to enable sound. Click all three and you'll be treated to a sound whenever someone enters or leaves the Room, or when someone sends a message. The other cool button is the one that has four little arrows pointing to each of the four corners of the button. This will rip the main Chat window from the web page and allow you to resize and move it anyway you'd like. Let's have some fun and get to know one another better using this awesome new Chat Room! To get started, just click the URL Link below for this List's specific Chat Room! Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Admin PS - I'm working on a web link interface to the chat logfiles. Coming soon... ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 01, 2003
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: 2003 List Fund Raiser - Please Support Your Lists...
Dear Listers, During November of each year, I have a voluntary Email List Fund Raiser to support the continued operation, development, maintenance and upgrade of the Email Forums sponsored here. Your Contributions go directly into improvements in the systems that support the Lists and to pay for the Internet connectivity primarily dedicated to supporting the Lists. The traffic on the Lists continues to grow and the numbers are nothing short of impressive! Here are some statistics that show how much traffic the Lists generated this year alone: * 11/01/2002 - 10/31/2003 o Web server hits: 10,446,780 (870,565/mo) o Incoming Email Posts: 58,918 (4,909/mo) List-related upgrades this year have been plentiful, and List performance has substantially improved as a result. Upgrades and enhancements this year have included: * Internet Connection upgrade to a full, commercial-grade T1 Line! * New Web Server platform - Dual 3Ghz Xeon with 2Gb Ram and U320 SCSI! * Upgrade of Email Server platform - Dual 1.7 Ghz Xeon with 1Gb Ram! * All new SPAM Filtering Appliance - filters about 98% of the unwanted SPAM! * All new, web-base List Chat Room society! As you can well imagine, this year's upgrades translate into a fair amount of cash outlay on my part and this annual List Fund Raiser is the sole means by which I fund these upgrades. Unlike most of the other "list servers" on the Web these days, I have a strict *no-commercial-advertisement policy* on the Matronics Lists and associated List web sites. I was again approached by a number of vendors recently with advertising deals that have been very tempting. My commitment to providing a grass-roots, non-commercial environment prevailed, however! Commercialism on the Internet seems to be increasing exponentially every year, with more and more SPAM and pop up ads, not to mention the ever increasing Virus attacks. My goal with the Matronics List Service is to provide all members with a commercial-free, virus-free, and high-performance system with which the may share information, ideas, and camaraderie. The best news this year is that, with the gracious help of Andy Gold and The Builder's Bookstore ( http://www.buildersbooks.com ), I have been able to significantly expand the lineup of fantastic Gift offers to support the List Fund Raiser! In all, there are eight awesome free gifts this year ranging from List Archive CD's to Flight Computers with qualifying Contribution levels. Those great Jeppesen Flight Bags that were so popular last year are even back! A special thanks goes out to Andy Gold again this year for his very kind and generous support of the Lists. Thanks Andy, for these great incentives!! Over the next month I'll be posting a few reminder messages about the List Fund Raiser, and I ask for your patience and understanding during the process. Remember that the Lists are *completely* funded through the generous Contributions of its members. That's it! There's no support from a bloated advertising budget or deep pockets somewhere. Its all made possible through YOUR thoughtful and generous support! To make your List Contribution using a Visa or MasterCard, PalPal, or with a personal check, please go to the URL link below. Here you can find additional details on this year's great free Gifts as well as information on the various methods of payment. Contributions in the $20, $30, $50, $75, and $100 range are common. The Contribution web page is kind of long this year with the details of each of the gifts, so please scroll all the way down! SSL Secure Contribution Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contributions I would like to thank everyone who supports the Lists this year! Your Contributions truly make it all possible!! Thank you!! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 02, 2003
rv7-list(at)matronics.com, rv8-list(at)matronics.com, rv9-list(at)matronics.com, rv10-list(at)matronics.com, rvcanada-list(at)matronics.com, rveurope-list(at)matronics.com
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: RVx-List vs. RV-List Subscriptions
Dear RV-x Listers, I was chatting with a nice fellow on the new Matronics RV6-List Chatroom yesterday ( http://www.matronics.com/chat ), and he ask me an interesting question. Basically, what he was saying was that he had been subscribed to the RV-List back a few years ago and he used to get a lot of messages each day. Recently, he resubscribed and now only gets a few messages. "What Happened?", he wanted to know... Long story short, originally he had subscribed to the non-model specific List, the "RV-List(at)matronics.com". When he resubscribed, he just subscribed to the model-specific List, the "RV6-List(at)matronics.com". Since the model-specific Lists receive far less traffic than the main RV-List, the mystery of his reduced content was solved. He's now subscribed to the Main RV-List in addition to the RV6-List and is happily receiving a few more messages each day. I realize that many of you have made a conscious decision to only subscribe to one or more of the model-specific Lists. This conversation did make me wonder, though, just how many people have subscribed to the model-specific Lists, not knowing that a lot of the RV dialog is really on the main RV-List...? Anyway, I thought I'd post a little message today and spread the word. I did some number crunching on the RVx-Lists vs. RV-List subscriptions and found that there are 819 unique people subscribed to one or more model-specific RVx-Lists but that are NOT subscribed to the general RV-List! That's a lot of people missing out on a main flow of RV information. I've setup a little web page where you can check to see if you're currently subscribed to the RV-List and easily subscribe if you're not! http://www.matronics.com/rv-list/Am-I-Subscribed.html The RV-List is where all the action is! Subscribe today! :-) Best regards, Matt Dralle Email List Admin. Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 05, 2003
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: List Fund Raiser - Wow, Have You Seen The Free Gifts?
Dear Listers, The List Fund Raiser is going well so far this year and I wanted to say "Thank You" to everyone that has made a Contribution already this year! Though the generous support of Andy Gold and the Builders Bookstore ( http://www.buildersbooks.com ), I'm able to offer some truly awesome gifts with qualifying Contributions this year. There's quite a line up and a rather diverse set of options - certainly something for every taste and personality. Here's a list of this year's fine options: * List Archive CD * Aircraft Builder's Log * Pilot Flashlight System * Pro Pilot Logbook * FAR/AIM on CD * Jeppesen Flight Bag * Aviation History Book * Techstar Flight Computer Please support your Email List Community AND pick up a really slick Gift at the same time! The SSL Secure Contribution web site can be found at the following URL: http://www.matronics.com/contributions Once again, I would like to thank everyone that has so generously supported the continued operation and upgrade of the Lists Services here on the Matronics servers!! Thank you! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 10, 2003
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: WLAS...
Dear Listers, Below are some of the nice things people have been saying about the Lists in that little message box on the Contribution form! Thank you to everyone that has made a Contribution thus far and for all the great feedback! Please know that I really appreciate the comments and support!! If you haven't yet shown your support for these Lists, won't you take a moment and make your Contribution today? The Matronics Lists are always Commercial-Free, SPAM-Free, Virus-Free, and High-performance and its your direct support through this yearly Fund Raiser that enables all of these valuable services you've come to expect. Thank you for your Contribution!! SSL Secure Web Site - http://www.matronics.com/contribution Matt Dralle EMail List Administrator ================================================================ =================== What Listers Are Saying ==================== ================================================================ You provide a service to us kit builders that cannot be measured. -Clifford M. ...great service to the aviation community. -Curt R. Thanks for being there - your List has really been of help. -Thomas R. Your lists have been most helpful to my RV-9A project. -Dean V. ...has been a great help to me. -Jim N. ..."must-have" for RV builders and pilots. -Douglas W. I find something every day on the List that helps me in my project. -Ron P. ...very valuable! -Patrick L. Don't know that I could have persevered and succeeded without the List. -Curt R. ...service continues to be awesome and is one of the most helpful resources for homebuilding that I have ever found. -Jim H. The information and hours of entertainment many of us derive from the Lists is priceless. -Chris R. I learn a lot about my [aircraft] through the Lists... - Lee P. Great source of education and entertainment. Love it!!! -Lar B. Great List & very well organized. -Peter D. I couldn't build my [airplane] without this List. -William G. The List is an important part of my daily routine. -Roger H. ...incredible resource. -Ron P. Excellent facility. -David M. ...unmatched service to all builders and flyers. -Ralph C. Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 14, 2003
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: [PLEASE READ] - Why Do I Have A Fund Raiser Each Year?
Dear Listers, I was thinking that perhaps I should explain why I have a Fund Raiser and also take the opportunity to express why I think the List Services here provide a far better experience than the commercial equivalents. I use the List Fund Raiser each year to offset the costs involved with running a high performance email list site such as this one. With the annual support from the List members through the PBS-like Fund Raiser, I have found I can run the entire site without having to inflect any of the members with those annoying banner ads flashing up all the time trying to sell Toner Cartridge Refills or other garbage nobody wants or needs. From the comments I've received over the years regarding the Lists, the great majority of the members really appreciate the non-commercialism of my List systems and don't mind my 'go-team-go' banter once a year to encourage members to support the Lists. I believe that the Lists services that I provide here offer a great many benefits over the commercial equivalents in a number of ways. The first feature I believe to be particularly significant is that you *cannot* receive a computer v*rus from any of my Lists directly. I've been on a few other List servers and have been unfortunate enough to download infected files people have innocently or not-so-innocently included with their posts. This just can't happen with my Lists; each incoming message is filtered and attachments stripped off prior to posting. I provide a Photo and File Share feature that allows members to share files and bitmaps with other members and everyone can be assured that these files will be prescanned for any sort of v*rus before they are posted. Safe and simple. Also, with this photo and file sharing technique, the Archives don't get loaded up with a huge amounts of bitmap "data" that slows the Archive Search times. Another feature of this system is the extensive List Archives that are available for download, browsing, and searching. The Archives go all the way back to the very beginning of each List and with the super fast Search Engine, the huge size of the Archives is a non-issue in quickly finding the data you're looking for. Another feature of the Archives, in my opinion, is that they have been primarily stripped of all the useless email header data and all the other header garbage that seems to build up in a typical email thread. I have received an extremely positive response from Listers regarding the List Browse feature and the consensus is that the format and ease of use is outstanding. Members report that having the previous 7 days worth of messages on line for easy browsing and sorting is hugely beneficial. And again, as with the real time distribution of List email, the messages are stripped of all the unnecessary email headers and potentially dangerous v*ruses. I've been running email Lists and services under the matronics.com domain since about 1989 starting with RV-List and 30 guys who I knew and who where also building RVs. It has grown into over 40 different aviation-related Email Lists and an associated web site that receives over 10,000,000 hits each year!! Additionally, the List email system forwards well over 90,000,000 (yes, that 90 MILLION) email messages to subscribers each year! With all the dot.bombs these days, I think there's a lot of value in supporting a service that has gone the long haul and is still providing and improving a high quality service at a price that's nearly free. I have to admit running these Lists is a labor of love and I hope it shows in the quality of the experience that you receive when you get a List Email Message, Search the Archives, or use the List Browser. The Lists will be here for a long time to come. If you just want to lurk a while for free, that's great and I encourage you to do so. If you use, appreciate, and receive value from these Lists, then please support them during the Annual List Fund Raiser! ----------------------------------------------- The SSL Secure Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution ----------------------------------------------- Thank you, Matt Dralle Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 28, 2003
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: What Listers Are Saying III
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From: "Frank Friedman" <frankzip(at)charter.net>
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Subject: RV8 Tail Kit for sale
Date: Feb 03, 2004
Changed projects so RV 8 tail kit for sale. Very little work done. This is a pre punched kit, however it was before the 4130 parts were powder coated. All 4130 parts were primered. Included are preview plans, electric trim kit, 18 years of the RVaitor, Avery temporary assembly pins, 2 construction videos. Vertical stabilizer tip is for a rear position light. Cost for all of this now would be about $1775. Buy it now for $1200. plus shipping before I put it on ebay. Bonus, free delivery within 100 miles of Oshkosh. Yep guys,I'm in OSH, 8-10 minutes to the airport, the downside, Jan temps, 17 days below normal and 4-5 inches of snow last night. Frank at 920-237-3536 or frankzip(at)charter.net ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Mar 03, 2004
DNA: not not archive
Subject: [PLEASE READ] Virus Laden Spam Purports To Be From Matronics...
Dear Listers, First let me say that I normally don't condone the sharing of warnings about Internet viruses on the Matronics Email Lists. I don't want to start a storm of discussion regarding computer viruses on the Lists, so please just note the information below and refrain from commenting to the List. The circumstances I describe below are disturbing enough that I felt an explanation is necessary. That being said... There is a new email-bourne virus running rampant on the Internet that is cleverly disguising itself as legitimate email warning of such things as: "your email account is disabled because of unauthorized access" "Some of our clients complained about the spam (negative e-mail content) outgoing from your e-mail account" "Probably, you have been infected by a proxy-relay trojan server. In order to keep your computer safe, follow the instructions." "Our main mailing server will be temporary unavailable for next two days, to continue receiving mail in these days you have to configure our free auto-forwarding service." All of these messages include an attachment that you are instructed to click upon to "Get more information", "clean the virus from your system", or "check your system for infections". These enclosures all contain a virus that will infect your system and propagate even more copies of the original message. The disturbing part of these messages is that they appear to be coming from very legitimate addresses and have very legitimate, convincing dialog. For example, I have received a number of them today that appear to be from "support(at)matronics.com", "management(at)matronics.com", "administration(at)matronics.com", and "staff(at)matronics.com". The text of the messages seems believable enough, and given the forged source address, seem even more legitimate. Please be assured that no one at Matronics.com will be sending you these kinds of messages. If you receive one, it is a spam/virus that has forged headers and was sent to you from someone other than Matronics. Delete the message and the attachment promptly. Invest in a copy of Norton Antivirus and keep the definitions up dated on a daily basis. Again, I want to stress that I *DO NOT* want a big discussion of viruses on the Matronics Email Lists. Please do not reply to this email with any comments. You may write to me directly at dralle(at)matronics.com if you wish, but do not include the List. Since many of these appear to come from matronics.com, I wanted to assure everyone that Matronics wasn't the real source of these messages. Let's be careful out there and keep those virus definitions up to date! Today alone, the Matronics spam filter and virus blocking appliance has filtered out 11,550 spam messages and 375 viruses! That's just in an 18 hour period! Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator -- Matt G. Dralle | Matronics | P.O. Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 Voice | 925-606-6281 FAX | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ W.W.W. | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Apr 02, 2004
From: Tedd McHenry <tedd(at)vansairforce.org>
Subject: Langley Fly-in 2004
The Langley Aero Club and Van's Air Force Western Canada Wing are holding the third annual Langley Fly-in on Saturday, June 12, 2004 at Langley airport (CYNJ). The format will be the same as last year, but this year, in addition to being the annual fly-in for Western Canada Wing, it will also be a general fly-in for all types of homebuilts. Keep an eye on the Fly-in web page for details, http://www.vansairforce.org/CYNJ Perhaps you're already the proud owner of a flying RV. Lucky you! Then you'll best homebuilt, and to show off your beautiful airplane. There's also a Furthest award, for the homebuilt that flies the furthest distance to get there. There will be plenty of space on the field for parking. You can come for the day, camp on the field, or stay in one of the hotels near the airport. There are links to the local Travelodge on the web page. Currently building an RV, or thinking about it? Then you'll enjoy our seminars. The seminar schedule isn't set yet, but there will definitely be a session on RVs, featuring Eustace Bowhay and a representative from Van's Aircraft. Keep an eye on the web site for more details. If you just like to look at RVs, this is probably going to be your best chance inside Canada this year. There are over 50 RVs registered in B.C., and we hope to have a sizable portion of them at Langley. Naturally, we're encouraging anyone who wants to fly in, regardless of what type of airplane they have. If you plan to attend, and especially if you plan to fly in, please take the time to sign the Guest Book on the Fly-in web page. http://www.vansairforce.org/CYNJ/guestbook/lac_sign.html That will help us plan facilities such as food and washrooms. Tedd McHenry Van's Air Force Western Canada Wing tedd(at)vansairforce.org www.vansairforce.org ________________________________________________________________________________
From: BTomm <fvalarm(at)rapidnet.net>
Subject: Langley Fly-in 2004
Date: Apr 02, 2004
Tedd, Im planning to come again this year. Looking forward to it. Bevan On Friday, April 02, 2004 11:37 AM, Tedd McHenry [SMTP:tedd(at)vansairforce.org] wrote: > > The Langley Aero Club and Van's Air Force Western Canada Wing are holding the > third annual Langley Fly-in on Saturday, June 12, 2004 at Langley airport > (CYNJ). The format will be the same as last year, but this year, in addition > to being the annual fly-in for Western Canada Wing, it will also be a general > fly-in for all types of homebuilts. > > Keep an eye on the Fly-in web page for details, > > http://www.vansairforce.org/CYNJ > > Perhaps you're already the proud owner of a flying RV. Lucky you! Then you'll > best homebuilt, and to show off your beautiful airplane. There's also a > Furthest award, for the homebuilt that flies the furthest distance to get > there. There will be plenty of space on the field for parking. You can come > for the day, camp on the field, or stay in one of the hotels near the airport. > There are links to the local Travelodge on the web page. > > Currently building an RV, or thinking about it? Then you'll enjoy our > seminars. The seminar schedule isn't set yet, but there will definitely be a > session on RVs, featuring Eustace Bowhay and a representative from Van's > Aircraft. Keep an eye on the web site for more details. > > If you just like to look at RVs, this is probably going to be your best chance > inside Canada this year. There are over 50 RVs registered in B.C., and we hope > to have a sizable portion of them at Langley. > > Naturally, we're encouraging anyone who wants to fly in, regardless of what > type of airplane they have. If you plan to attend, and especially if you plan > to fly in, please take the time to sign the Guest Book on the Fly-in web page. > > http://www.vansairforce.org/CYNJ/guestbook/lac_sign.html > > That will help us plan facilities such as food and washrooms. > > Tedd McHenry > Van's Air Force > Western Canada Wing > tedd(at)vansairforce.org > www.vansairforce.org > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Russell Johnson <entec1(at)pld.com>
Subject: You`ve got 1 VoiceMessage!
Date: - - - , 20-
Dear Customer! You`ve got 1 VoiceMessage from voicemessage.com website! You can listen your Virtual VoiceMessage at the following link: http://virt.voicemessage.com/index.listen.php2=35affv or by clicking the attached link. Send VoiceMessage! Try our new virtual VoiceMessage Empire! Best regards: SNAF.Team (R). ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Sep 05, 2004
From: Land Shorter <landshorter2(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: New product announcement: affordable VG's
rvcanada-list(at)matronics.com, rveurope-list(at)matronics.com, rvsoutheast-list(at)matronics.com, sailplane-list(at)matronics.com, seaplane-list(at)matronics.com, skymaster-list(at)matronics.com, smithmini-list(at)matronics.com Hey folks, I double checked and Matt Dralle's earlier post says it's OK to post about new aviation products as long as the message doesn't come off as having a "flavor" of "traditional spam". Don't worry I'm not going to try to sell you anything that supposedly makes any of your body parts larger (or smaller) and this product is directly aviation related :) I'm just an airplane builder, owner, pilot, and aviation nut who wants to tell you where you can find more information about a great new product. I've been selling kits of vortex generators (VG's) for only $95 and my customers are telling me they really like the performance gains they're seeing. VG's are great for reducing stall speeds and allow you to land slower, shorter, and safer. I invite you to check out my site at www.landshorter.com and see what you think. My VG's can be quickly installed for testing using removable double-stick tape and come with a 100% money-back guarantee so why not try them out on your plane? You'll be really glad you did :) Thanks and let's keep 'em flying! Joa Harrison The VG Guy www.landshorter.com 1-877-272-1414 (toll free) === ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Sep 15, 2004
From: gerald conrad <gwcgwc(at)videotron.ca>
Subject: Wanted-RV-6 Empennage Kit
I require a RV-6 Empennage kit. Must be un-assembled or minimum assembled. Prefer in Canada. Contact off line. Gerry Conrad Montreal, Que RV-6A...50 hrs RV-6 kit.....damaged empennage ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Sep 20, 2004
From: gerald conrad <gwcgwc(at)videotron.ca>
Subject: RV-6 Kit For Sale
RV-6 Kit For Sale. Empennage 5% done, Wings 20%, Fuselage & Finishing 0%. Slow build. My wife wants it out of the garage. $12,000. or $15,600 Canadian. Reply off line. Gerry Conrad Montreal RV-6A ...50 hrs RV-6 kit ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Nov 27, 2004
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Lister Comments - Please Support The Lists
Dear Listers, Wow! People have been including some very nice comments along with their Contributions lately! I've included another set of below and will send another set in a couple of days. Guys, I really appreciate your kind words and support. In the last few days, the contributions have really started to come in and its looking like support this year may slightly surpass last year's. There's still a few days left in this year's Fund Raiser, so if you've been waiting until the last minute to make your Contribution, now's the time! Make Your Contribution Today: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Thank you! Matt Dralle Email List Administrator ----------------- More of What Listers Are Saying... -------------------- Every morning 5:30 am, coffee and the "List". It's how I start my day. Robert G. The list is still my favorite aviation magazine. Roger H. Great resource, without the distraction of pop ups and ads! Douglas D. I look forward to my daily list reading almost as much as my coffee! Hal K. Great service! Aaron G. I have made some great friends, because of it! Bob D. Great resource!! Richard S. I learn something of value every time I read the messages. Stan S. Great list! Thomas E. Now that I am close to completion of my [homebuilt], I look back and wonder how I could ever have made it this far without [the Lists]. Jeff O. Outstanding site and administration. Anthony S. Great forum for our projects. Darrel M. I have become a List Addict! George M. A very helpful resource for me. Dennis K. Great for staying up on the latest. Forrest L. Valuable benefit for the users. George A. Great tool for all [builders]. Tony M. Can't tell you how much I appreciate the archives. Ken B. I really enjoy the sharing of information and the "discussions" that come up. Ross S. [The List] reminds us home builders that help is just a few clicks away. Danny W. A great resource! Christopher S. Always a pleasure to support this list! Richard W. Thanks for helping all of us build better aircraft. John P. Great list(s)for data, info and making friends. John S. [The] List has helped me much with my building process. Raimo T. Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
From: dralle(at)matronics.com (Matt Dralle)
Date: Jan 07, 2005
Subject: [PLEASE READ NOW] - Addressing Upgrade At Matronics TONIGHT!
Dear Listers, Service Provider to upgrade to a larger IP subnet. I will be re-addressing all of the machines on the network including the Matronics Web Server and Matronics Email Server at that time. Name Service will be updated at that time as well and most things should work again pretty quick. There may be some bounced email for a few hours or even a day or so as the new name-to-ip-address resolutions propagate into the depths of the Internet. If you have problems posting a message to one of the Lists or get a bounced message back, please wait a couple of hours and try sending it again. Generally, access to the web site should work within 1-hour of Hopefully the transition will go smoothly and you'll hardly even notice! :-) Thanks for your patience! Matt Dralle List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Jim Jewell" <jjewell(at)telus.net>
Subject: Re: usage
Date: Feb 03, 2005
Hello RV Canada listers, I am near finished my RV6-EH {[;-) (it turns out that the light at the end of the tunnel is not a freight train after all) I somehow dropped the RVCanada-list during my last computer upgrade. There was not a lot of traffic and I do get a lot of mail daily from The RV-list and the Matronics list. Some if not all RVCanada mail seems to show up on the RV- list. I have re-enlisted to the RVCanada-list just now. If the number of emails increases I'll soon see if I have missed many emails. Jim in Kelowna B.C. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ian Dewhirst" <rv8(at)dewhirst.ca> Subject: RE: RVCanada-List: usage > > Wayne, Kevin - Ditto for me re. the posts. I have completed the empenage > on > my 8, the wing kit is on a truck and I have been collecting firewall > forward > parts. > > Ian Dewhirst > Ottawa Ontario > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rvcanada-list-server(at)matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rvcanada-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Wayne > To: rvcanada-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: RVCanada-List: usage > > > Kevin > > I've been subscribed for quite sometime and haven't seen many (any) posts. > I've just finished setting up my garage to start my RV 7A empenage, my > wings > are to be here in March. > > Wayne Millson > Cobourg Ontario. > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Ian Dewhirst" <rv8(at)dewhirst.ca>
Subject: usage
Date: Feb 03, 2005
Hi Kevin, I know that there are 6 other RV-8 flying or being built within a 50 mile radius of Ottawa. I did not have any troubles with the empennage, shipping was about $70, FedEx charged me another $45 to cover brokerage and I paid GST on the total. I expect the wing kit will be considerably more... I don't see any problems with building in Canada, the MDRA inspections are too expensive but that's aviation. -- Ian -----Original Message----- From: owner-rvcanada-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rvcanada-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Kevin Williams Subject: RE: RVCanada-List: usage Great to hear there is at least one RV8 builder up here in Canada. Im curious what sort of issues you have run into in getting the kits across the boarder. Kevin Yellowknife, NT, Canada RV-8 Wanna Be Builder From: "Ian Dewhirst" <rv8(at)dewhirst.ca> Subject: RE: RVCanada-List: usage Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2005 18:34:43 -0500 Wayne, Kevin - Ditto for me re. the posts. I have completed the empenage on my 8, the wing kit is on a truck and I have been collecting firewall forward parts. Ian Dewhirst Ottawa Ontario -----Original Message----- From: owner-rvcanada-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rvcanada-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Wayne Subject: RVCanada-List: usage Kevin I've been subscribed for quite sometime and haven't seen many (any) posts. I've just finished setting up my garage to start my RV 7A empenage, my wings are to be here in March. Wayne Millson Cobourg Ontario. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Feb 03, 2005
From: Tedd McHenry <tedd(at)vansairforce.org>
Subject: usage
> > Great to hear there is at least one RV8 builder up here in Canada. Im > curious what sort of issues you have run into in getting the kits across the > boarder. Kevin: There are 18 RV-8/8A builders from Canada registered on the Western Canada Wing membership list, three with completed airplanes. Those are all from western Canada and the north, except for two from Ontario. Nobody close to you, though! I live very close to the border, so I have my kits delivered to a freight forwarding service on the other side, pick them up, and take them across myself. That's easy, but obviously not a good option for you where you are! Tedd ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Feb 03, 2005
From: Tedd McHenry <tedd(at)vansairforce.org>
Subject: Re: Lack of Usage of Site
> > You are right, unfortunately. Myself like others, watch RV9, RV main sites, as well as RV9A(at)yahoogroups.com as that is where the action is. I guess not enough completed RVs in Canada yet. Randy: If you search under "Van's" on the TC database you'll get 192 hits (as of today). Per capita, that's probably a bit less than in the U.S., but not a lot. Tedd ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Jim Jewell" <jjewell(at)telus.net>
Subject: RV6-a upper gear leg intersection Fairings attachment
Date: Feb 05, 2005
My RV6-A is on the wheels in my garage. Bob's http://www.fairings-etc.com wheel pant intersection fairings are fitted and laminated onto the Van's wheel pants. Bob's parts dropped in place and it took me quite a lot of effort to fit, laminate and finish to match the quality of his craftsmanship. Thanks Bob! Now I am looking for some ideas and hopefully some pictures as to attachment of the upper leg intersection fairing to the fuselage. I am looking for suggestions re- attachment points, hardware suggestions: Rivnuts Platenuts, Tinnermans, Springs and mounting point locations etc. I have been mulling this over for a while and have yet to settle them in place. If you have pictures I'd sure like to see them. Thanks in advance, Jim in Kelowna ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Feb 05, 2005
From: GMC <gmcnutt(at)shaw.ca> attachment
Subject: RV6-a upper gear leg intersection Fairings
attachment Hi Jim I used plate nuts, no helper so pop riveted to inside of fuselage floor. Sorry no pictures. I also put the end of the rubber wing root fairing trim strip under the gear leg fairing so it would not work loose. Hope to see you flying to the Langley RV fly-in - June. George in Langley -------------------------- Now I am looking for some ideas and hopefully some pictures as to attachment of the upper leg intersection fairing to the fuselage. I am looking for suggestions re- attachment points, hardware suggestions: Rivnuts Platenuts, Tinnermans, Springs and mounting point locations etc. I have been mulling this over for a while and have yet to settle them in place. If you have pictures I'd sure like to see them. Thanks in advance, Jim in Kelowna ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Apr 16, 2005
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: [Please Read] Matronics Email Server Upgrade...
Dear Listers, I will be upgrading the Matronics Email Server this weekend. This includes some hardware improvements - more memory, faster, more capable processors - as well as a complete operating system upgrade from scratch. I hope to have both the old system and the new system running at the same time to minimize the actual impact of the upgrade. Hopefully there will be little actual downtime during the transition, but a few posts may get lost in the shuffle. If you don't see your post show up on the List in the normal amount of time (plus a little bit), then please just try posting it again. Upgrading the Matronics Email Server operating system (from Redhat Linux 7.2 to Redhat Linux WS 4) is a sizeable undertaking and requires a great deal of work to port all of the utilities, programs, and scripts over to the new system. As I've already mentioned, both the old and new systems will be on line at the same time, so interruption should be held to an absolute minimal. You might see a couple of odd test messages during the cut-over or other odd messages; please just ignore them. I have setup a new System Status Web Page that I will use to update List Members on the current status of the email and web systems. Please refer to it as often as you like: http://www.matronics.com/SystemStatus/ Thank you for your continued support of the List Services at Matronics! Its your yearly Contributions that make these major upgrades possible! Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Apr 17, 2005
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: [Please Read] Matronics Email Server Upgrade Complete!
Dear Listers, The upgrade of the Matronics Email Server can be considered complete at this time. All known issues related to the upgrade process have been resolved and email services are running normal. The Nightly Digest processing has not yet been tested and will wait for tonight's update. If you encounter any odd behavior with respect to the Matronics Email Server over the next few days, please contact me via email at dralle(at)matronics.com or if that fails try dralle(at)speakeasy.net. Thanks to everyone for being patient through this arduous process of a major system upgrade! Matt Dralle Email List Administrator At 12:37 PM 4/16/2005 Saturday, Matt Dralle wrote: >Dear Listers, > >I will be upgrading the Matronics Email Server this weekend. This >includes some hardware improvements - more memory, faster, more capable >processors - as well as a complete operating system upgrade from >scratch. I hope to have both the old system and the new system running at >the same time to minimize the actual impact of the upgrade. > >Hopefully there will be little actual downtime during the transition, but >a few posts may get lost in the shuffle. If you don't see your post show >up on the List in the normal amount of time (plus a little bit), then >please just try posting it again. > >Upgrading the Matronics Email Server operating system (from Redhat Linux >7.2 to Redhat Linux WS 4) is a sizeable undertaking and requires a great >deal of work to port all of the utilities, programs, and scripts over to >the new system. As I've already mentioned, both the old and new systems >will be on line at the same time, so interruption should be held to an >absolute minimal. You might see a couple of odd test messages during the >cut-over or other odd messages; please just ignore them. > >I have setup a new System Status Web Page that I will use to update List >Members on the current status of the email and web systems. Please refer >to it as often as you like: > > http://www.matronics.com/SystemStatus/ > > >Thank you for your continued support of the List Services at >Matronics! Its your yearly Contributions that make these major upgrades >possible! > >Best regards, > >Matt Dralle >Matronics Email List Administrator Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Wayne" <wlm(at)cogeco.ca>
Subject: Inspection
Date: Jun 02, 2005
I'm just getting ready to start riveting my horizontal stabilizer together, and am unsure how much I need to leave open for the MDRA precover inspection. I'd like to finish as much as possible. Can anybody share their wisdom on this? Also the rest of the empennage parts? Thanks Wayne RV 7A ________________________________________________________________________________
From: B Tomm <fvalarm(at)rapidnet.net>
Subject: Inspection
Date: Jun 02, 2005
Wayne, Leave one side unriveted (but completely ready for riveting) for all enclosed areas (each control surface, stabs, wings etc.). This is what I was instructed by the MDRA rep. Others have said I only need to leave one bottom skin off on each wing (as if it was a quick-built kit) but I have left both off. The fuse is getting ready to have the top skins go on so my first inpection will need to happen soon. This way one inspection will cover all areas requiring the pre-cover inspection therefore saving on cost. I paid for inspection months ago but still have not had it. I guess I need to call again. Where are you located? Bevan RV7A fuselage interior almost ready for paint. British Columbia -----Original Message----- From: Wayne [SMTP:wlm(at)cogeco.ca] Subject: RVCanada-List: Inspection I'm just getting ready to start riveting my horizontal stabilizer together, and am unsure how much I need to leave open for the MDRA precover inspection. I'd like to finish as much as possible. Can anybody share their wisdom on this? Also the rest of the empennage parts? Thanks Wayne RV 7A ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Franz Fux" <franz(at)lastfrontierheli.com>
Subject: Inspection
Date: Jun 03, 2005
I would suggest that you leave on side of the skin open on all the parts to have access to all the rivets for inspection Franz RV7A Vernon, BC -----Original Message----- From: owner-rvcanada-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rvcanada-list-server(at)matronics.com]On Behalf Of Wayne Subject: RVCanada-List: Inspection I'm just getting ready to start riveting my horizontal stabilizer together, and am unsure how much I need to leave open for the MDRA precover inspection. I'd like to finish as much as possible. Can anybody share their wisdom on this? Also the rest of the empennage parts? Thanks Wayne RV 7A -- -- ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Tom and Marilyn Law" <tlaw(at)klondiker.com>
Subject: Re: Inspection
Date: Jun 03, 2005
Transport Canada did my Inspection With the all the skins riveted on one side and open on the other side only enough to look inside and see all the rivets. All went well. Tom Law, Whitehorse RV6A > I'm just getting ready to start riveting my horizontal stabilizer together, > and am unsure how much I need to leave open for the MDRA precover > inspection. > I'd like to finish as much as possible. > Can anybody share their wisdom on this? > Also the rest of the empennage parts? > > Thanks > > Wayne > RV 7A > > > -- > > -- > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Jim Jewell" <jjewell(at)telus.net>
Subject: Saskatoon visits
Date: Jun 03, 2005
Hello Saskatchewan, I will be making a number of short term visits (flying commercial) to Saskatoon over the next several months to visit with my wife who will be in Saskatoon on a job contract there. I am currently operating under the impression (misguided or not) that my RV6-eh will be flight worthy later in the summer. However it is doubtful that I will be flight worthy by then {[;-). My wife is considering doing the ground school portion of her flight training while working in Saskatoon and would appreciate any information in that regard. I expect to be seen lurking around the airport when time permits and I would like to meet any Homebuilders, owners and flyers who live in the general area. I am willing to buck or drive some rivets or pitch in with what have you in return for coffee and conversation if time during visits to Saskatoon permits. Jim in Kelowna ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Wayne" <wlm(at)cogeco.ca>
Subject: inspection replies
Date: Jun 05, 2005
Thanks to those whe replied. Looks like I'll need more clecos! Wayne RV7A Cobourg ON ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Jun 08, 2005
From: Jim Cole <jcole(at)rangroup.com>
Subject: Re: 6/6A Partial Kit
I am new to this list (and it's probably not for classifieds) but I am trying to help a good friend of mine who died unexpectedly in March. (34 years old). I've been cleaning out his shop for his Mom and one of the things we found was an empennage and wing kit, with completed gold anodized spars for a 6 or 6A. I've done a little research and believe at current prices it would be over $7500 Canadian and I think around $5,000 Canadian would be a good deal for someone. It's still in the shipping boxes and we have the builder certificate and # from Vans. If anyone is interested or knows someone who might be, the kit is near Barrie, Ontario and you can reach me at 705-458-9669. Thanks Jim Cole ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Jun 14, 2005
From: pat morency <acwrench(at)yahoo.ca>
Subject: F684 gusset, RV-6
To All, Head scratching time!!! Trying to mount the F684 gusset on the lower longeron (large one). If fitted from the outboard side in between the skin and longeron the WD603 engine mount interferes with the gusset. Is the F684 gusset bent or cut in any way b/4 mounting? DWG#31 detail "E" appears to show the gusset on the outside going low enough to "take in" the cross brace and the engine mount WD603. Any suggestions appreciated!! Regards, Patrick in Calgary ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Jun 15, 2005
From: Jim Oke <wjoke(at)shaw.ca>
Subject: F684 gusset, RV-6
Hi Pat; Situation with the F-684 is that it is attached to the outboard side of the vertical angle on the firewall and then falls inside of the wd-603 engine mount weldment which is sandwiched between the F-684 and the 3/4 x 3/4 x .125 alum angle that runs from the firewall to the F-604. The forward 4" or so of the horizontal flange of this angle is removed to allow this to happen. In other words, the F-684 does not reach as far as the large 1 x 1 1/4 x .125 angle. The bottom edge of the F-684 overlaps the inside of the wd-603 by about 3/4" to pick up the 5 AN426AD-4-8 rivets that go through the fuselage skin, the 3/4x3/4x.125 andle, the wd-603, and the F-684 in that order. The bend line in the F-684 should roughly match the top (bottom in jig) of the 3/4" diagonal angle. As usual a few pictures should help so see attached. Cheers, Jim -----Original Message----- From: owner-rvcanada-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rvcanada-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of pat morency Subject: RVCanada-List: F684 gusset, RV-6 To All, Head scratching time!!! Trying to mount the F684 gusset on the lower longeron (large one). If fitted from the outboard side in between the skin and longeron the WD603 engine mount interferes with the gusset. Is the F684 gusset bent or cut in any way b/4 mounting? DWG#31 detail "E" appears to show the gusset on the outside going low enough to "take in" the cross brace and the engine mount WD603. Any suggestions appreciated!! Regards, Patrick in Calgary ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Jim Jewell" <jjewell(at)telus.net>
Subject: Edmonton visit
Date: Jun 19, 2005
My wife and I will be visiting family in the North Edmonton area this coming Tuesday through Thursday on our way to Saskatchewan. I might have some time available for an RV fix. If there are builders in the area that don't mind a stranger poking around their shop I sure would like to visit a project or two and meet other fools such as I that have fallen victim to the RV building compulsion. Jim in Kelowna ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Jeff" <F1Rocket(at)telus.net>
Subject: Re: Edmonton visit
Date: Jun 20, 2005
Hi Jim in Kelowna, I'm not quite an RV, but your welcome to come. I live in Wetaskiwin, and am just in the finishing stages of a F1 Rocket. Please e-mail me off line if you are interested. Jeff ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Jewell" <jjewell(at)telus.net> Subject: RVCanada-List: Edmonton visit > > My wife and I will be visiting family in the North Edmonton area this > coming > Tuesday through Thursday on our way to Saskatchewan. > I might have some time available for an RV fix. > If there are builders in the area that don't mind a stranger poking around > their shop I sure would like to visit a project or two and meet other > fools > such as I that have fallen victim to the RV building compulsion. > > Jim in Kelowna > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Jul 14, 2005
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: List Digest Truncation Fixed!!
Dear Listers, I finally figured out today what was causing the occasional truncation of the daily List Digest emails. Seems that every once in a while a message would contain a single "." (period) on line all by itself. The mailers would see this and assume that this was the universal emailer signal for "end of message", and consequently wouldn't process any of the rest of the Digest message. I've put in a filter today to remove any of these sequences so we should be back in business on the Digests. Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Admin. Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Dan Charrois <danlist(at)syz.com>
Subject: Canadian construction regulations
Date: Sep 05, 2005
Hi everyone. I joined this list a couple of weeks ago and haven't seen any activity, so I hope there are a few Canadians out there reading it. In any case, I've recently joined the ranks of those constructing an RV-10 (actually, I haven't quite started yet as 'm still waiting for my tail/empennage kit to arrive - it's at the border waiting to clear customs). But I'm interested in learning more about the sorts of construction requirements that are different from those in the US. For example, I recently learned that parts riveted or attached together have to be primed on their mating surfaces. And I kind of learned that by accident - I shudder to think of what would have happened if I had riveted everything for a preclosure inspection and then found out - pretty much everything would have had to been disassembled to prime between the surfaces that are already attached. Does anyone know of an online (or other) resource for these sorts of things I should know before really getting going? I couldn't find these sorts of specific details in the CARs unless I was looking in the wrong place.. Thanks! Dan -- Syzygy Research & Technology Box 83, Legal, AB T0G 1L0 Canada Phone: 780-961-2213 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Steven DiNieri" <capsteve(at)adelphia.net>
Subject: air to air photo
Date: Sep 05, 2005
This is late notice but ed hicks will be in Niagara falls ny this Tuesday till Friday taking pictures. He's got a wide open schedule, so call me on my cell if anyone wants to fly over for pics...... Steve d 716.579.5790 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Michel" <rv8ter(at)rogers.com>
Subject: Canadian construction regulations
Date: Sep 05, 2005
If that were true many Cessnas would be illegal in this country. Build it as per Van's recommendations and there will be no major issues to worry about. The RAAC manual for homebuilders will be a good guide for the Canadian regulations to get your project approved. Priming is always a good idea and to what extent depends on your taste buds :) Michel RV8117 550 hrs London Ont. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rvcanada-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rvcanada-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dan Charrois Subject: RVCanada-List: Canadian construction regulations Hi everyone. I joined this list a couple of weeks ago and haven't seen any activity, so I hope there are a few Canadians out there reading it. In any case, I've recently joined the ranks of those constructing an RV-10 (actually, I haven't quite started yet as 'm still waiting for my tail/empennage kit to arrive - it's at the border waiting to clear customs). But I'm interested in learning more about the sorts of construction requirements that are different from those in the US. For example, I recently learned that parts riveted or attached together have to be primed on their mating surfaces. And I kind of learned that by accident - I shudder to think of what would have happened if I had riveted everything for a preclosure inspection and then found out - pretty much everything would have had to been disassembled to prime between the surfaces that are already attached. Does anyone know of an online (or other) resource for these sorts of things I should know before really getting going? I couldn't find these sorts of specific details in the CARs unless I was looking in the wrong place.. Thanks! Dan -- Syzygy Research & Technology Box 83, Legal, AB T0G 1L0 Canada Phone: 780-961-2213 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Sep 05, 2005
From: Tedd McHenry <tedd(at)vansairforce.org>
Subject: Re: Canadian construction regulations
Dan: I would recommend getting to know your MD/RA inspector, and speaking informally with him about his recommendations and any "gotchas" he has observed with builders of similar aircraft. You HAVE filed your letter with MD/RA, right? Also, the community of RV builders is invaluable. "Hangar flying" with other RV builders is not only fun, but is also an invaluable source of information and tips on how to build your airplane. If you're near any major city in Canada there are bound to be many RV builders nearby. Even in the smaller communities you may find a builder not far away, or at least someone you can talk to by email or phone who'll be happy to share his experience with you. It's one of the biggest advantages of building an RV. If you're anywhere west of the Ontario-Manitoba border, contact me off-list and I can probably put you in touch with a builder not far away, if you're interested. Tedd --- Tedd McHenry Van's Air Force Western Canada Wing ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Sep 06, 2005
From: f1rocket(at)telus.net
Subject: Re: Canadian construction regulations
Dan: I think Tedd has hit the nail on the head. My MD/RA inspector has been just amazing at setting me straight about what is really needed and what is hearsay. Most of these guys aren't in it for the money, and if you drive to him and buy a coffee, they will usually fill your head for as long as you wish. I remember my first visit with mine (in Alberta). It took me two more trips to try and remember everything he told me. Regards, Jeff (F1 Rocket nearing completion) Quoting Tedd McHenry : > > Dan: > > I would recommend getting to know your MD/RA inspector, and speaking > informally > with him about his recommendations and any "gotchas" he has observed with > builders of similar aircraft. You HAVE filed your letter with MD/RA, right? > > Also, the community of RV builders is invaluable. "Hangar flying" with > other > RV builders is not only fun, but is also an invaluable source of information > and tips on how to build your airplane. If you're near any major city in > Canada there are bound to be many RV builders nearby. Even in the smaller > communities you may find a builder not far away, or at least someone you can > talk to by email or phone who'll be happy to share his experience with you. > It's one of the biggest advantages of building an RV. > > If you're anywhere west of the Ontario-Manitoba border, contact me off-list > and > I can probably put you in touch with a builder not far away, if you're > interested. > > Tedd > > --- > > Tedd McHenry > Van's Air Force > Western Canada Wing > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Sep 06, 2005
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Matronics Web Server Upgrade Today Tuesday 09/06/05 5pm
PDT Dear Listers, I will be taking the Matronics Web Server down for a few hours today, Tuesday September 6 2005 for a chassis upgrade. Archive browsing and searching along with subscription services will be unavailable for be processed normally during the upgrade. Please check the Matronics System Status Page for updates (although this page resides on the web server and won't be available during the upgrade): http://www.matronics.com/SystemStatus/ Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Admin. Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle(at)matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Dan Charrois <danlist(at)syz.com>
Subject: Re: Canadian construction regulations
Date: Sep 07, 2005
Thanks, everyone for the advice that was given with respect to Canadian regulations while constructing a kit plane. Having not yet received my kit yet, I didn't know my kit serial number and so hadn't yet filed my letter of intent with the MD-RA. However, a quick call to Van's rectified that and my letter of intent is now filed, though recently enough that I haven't yet heard back from them as to who my inspector will be. I agree that the best source of information will be to contact the inspector directly with questions such as this, since he (or she) will be the one signing off. And from the sounds of the comments, it doesn't appear as though he'd mind too much answering a few simple questions like that. Also, in talking to the head office of MD-RA, they advised that I get a copy of AC43.13. Though an FAA publication, apparently it is used as the "bible" in construction on both sides of the border. Of course, it doesn't address if there are differences in the Canadian requirements, but it should at least get me fairly close. I obtained AC43.13-1B online - hopefully it is relatively current. And you'll probably all think I've been living on some other planet or something, but despite all of the research I'd done ahead of time in deciding to go the kit-built route I hadn't heard of the RAA. I've heard of the EAA and I'm a member of COPA, but somehow the RAA slipped by on my radar. I've sent an email to them to inquire about their manual for homebuilders, so I'll see if I can get a copy of that. Dan -- Syzygy Research & Technology Box 83, Legal, AB T0G 1L0 Canada Phone: 780-961-2213 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Sep 08, 2005
From: f1rocket(at)telus.net
Subject: Re: Canadian construction regulations
Dan, The first thing my inspector asked me for was a copy of the RAA manual and the AC43.13. Buy the book, you will use it in the shop while building the plane all the time. Everything from verifying drill sizes to proper safety wire techniques. Regards, Jeff Quoting Dan Charrois : > > Thanks, everyone for the advice that was given with respect to > Canadian regulations while constructing a kit plane. > > Having not yet received my kit yet, I didn't know my kit serial > number and so hadn't yet filed my letter of intent with the MD-RA. > However, a quick call to Van's rectified that and my letter of intent > is now filed, though recently enough that I haven't yet heard back > from them as to who my inspector will be. I agree that the best > source of information will be to contact the inspector directly with > questions such as this, since he (or she) will be the one signing > off. And from the sounds of the comments, it doesn't appear as > though he'd mind too much answering a few simple questions like that. > > Also, in talking to the head office of MD-RA, they advised that I get > a copy of AC43.13. Though an FAA publication, apparently it is used > as the "bible" in construction on both sides of the border. Of > course, it doesn't address if there are differences in the Canadian > requirements, but it should at least get me fairly close. I obtained > AC43.13-1B online - hopefully it is relatively current. > > And you'll probably all think I've been living on some other planet > or something, but despite all of the research I'd done ahead of time > in deciding to go the kit-built route I hadn't heard of the RAA. > I've heard of the EAA and I'm a member of COPA, but somehow the RAA > slipped by on my radar. I've sent an email to them to inquire about > their manual for homebuilders, so I'll see if I can get a copy of that. > > Dan > -- > Syzygy Research & Technology > Box 83, Legal, AB T0G 1L0 Canada > Phone: 780-961-2213 > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Dan Charrois <danlist(at)syz.com>
Subject: Canadian parts supplier
Date: Sep 20, 2005
Hi all. In dealing with all the hassle and expense of ordering things from the US (exchange, GST, brokerage fees, higher shipping, etc.), plus in an effort to support Canadians wherever possible, I'm wondering if there is a Canadian mail order/web supply store that I don't know about (which wouldn't be hard if there's any at all, since I don't know of any :-) Though it would be nice, I don't expect necessarily the selection of a place like Aircraft Spruce, but even if I could obtain "standard" items like extra rivets, bolts, etc. more locally, that would be great. Thanks! Dan -- Syzygy Research & Technology Box 83, Legal, AB T0G 1L0 Canada Phone: 780-961-2213 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Sep 20, 2005
From: pat morency <acwrench(at)yahoo.ca>
Subject: Re: Canadian parts supplier
Dan, Try Leavens Brothers in Calgary. You pay a little bit more because it's in Canada but no hassle with the import stuff. Pat in Calgary --- Dan Charrois wrote: > > > Hi all. In dealing with all the hassle and expense > of ordering > things from the US (exchange, GST, brokerage fees, > higher shipping, > etc.), plus in an effort to support Canadians > wherever possible, I'm > wondering if there is a Canadian mail order/web > supply store that I > don't know about (which wouldn't be hard if there's > any at all, since > I don't know of any :-) Though it would be nice, I > don't expect > necessarily the selection of a place like Aircraft > Spruce, but even > if I could obtain "standard" items like extra > rivets, bolts, etc. > more locally, that would be great. > > Thanks! > > Dan > -- > Syzygy Research & Technology > Box 83, Legal, AB T0G 1L0 Canada > Phone: 780-961-2213 > > > > browse > Subscriptions page, > FAQ, > > > > > > Find your next car at http://autos.yahoo.ca ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Tom or Marilyn Law" <tlaw(at)klondiker.com>
Subject: Canadian parts supplier
Date: Sep 20, 2005
Here is where I got quite a few things. http://www.demelaircraft.com/ They are in Penticton, BC. Tom Law, RV-6A Flying (Just Since Sunday!!) -----Original Message----- From: owner-rvcanada-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rvcanada-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dan Charrois Subject: RVCanada-List: Canadian parts supplier Hi all. In dealing with all the hassle and expense of ordering things from the US (exchange, GST, brokerage fees, higher shipping, etc.), plus in an effort to support Canadians wherever possible, I'm wondering if there is a Canadian mail order/web supply store that I don't know about (which wouldn't be hard if there's any at all, since I don't know of any :-) Though it would be nice, I don't expect necessarily the selection of a place like Aircraft Spruce, but even if I could obtain "standard" items like extra rivets, bolts, etc. more locally, that would be great. Thanks! Dan -- Syzygy Research & Technology Box 83, Legal, AB T0G 1L0 Canada Phone: 780-961-2213 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: Sep 20, 2005
From: Jim Oke <wjoke(at)shaw.ca>
Subject: Re: Canadian parts supplier
Hello to all; I must put in a strong plug for Goulet Aircraft Supply here in Winnipeg - they also have a branch office in Edmonton.. They are a smaller family owned firm and are most supportive of small operators, rec flyers and homebuilders. They are happy to deal in homebuilder quantities for AN hardware and carry the Stits product line (and ceconite - not very useful for RV builders I agree). They have a walk-in counter service here in Winnipeg which has saved lots of time for me over the years. Have a look at their web site at http://www.gouletaircraft.com/ for contact info and an overview of the products they carry. Their pricing is fair and certainly competes with US suppliers for smaller items when the $5 Canada Post fee is figured in. Jim Oke Wpg., MB RV-3 C-FIZM RV-6A C-GKGZ Dan Charrois wrote:


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