Every time I hear about smoking and flying I can hear Duke Cunningham saying "as
we took the Mig past on the left, we pulled into the verticle and It's time
to put out the Benson & Hedges" not an exact quote but close IIRC. Lol....then
the Gomer goggles, Gomer scarf....gotta love that interview. Too bad he was involved
with the corruption stuff, but heck I didn't know him, he was just was
aviation legend to me.
Rick Sked
40185
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Robin Marks" <robin1@mrmoisture.com>
To: rv10-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 7:16:45 PM (GMT-0800) America/Los_Angeles
Subject: RE: Andair Fuel Valve WAS (Re: Rear Heat Duct (Scat Tube) -
SOLUTION)
I vote for the Andair valve. I had a stock Vans valve on my -4 and it leaked, I
swapped it for the Andair and no problems after that. I had a stock Vans valve
on my 6A and it leaked, smelled of gas in the cockpit and moistened my hand
on every fuel change. That got me to stop smoking on long flights. I swapped that
one for an Andair valve and again problem solved. Let me tell you it's a lot
easier to build one into your construction than to retrofit one later.
I dont know where fuel management ranks in flight safety but I bet it's in the
top 3. Why not spring for the best valve available. You will feel great about
your choice every time you swap tanks. Find someplace else to save. I consider
this a mandatory upgrade.
Robin
BTW for those that still dont get my humor I was kidding about smoking.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rick Sked
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 6:40 PM
To: rv10-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: Re: Rear Heat Duct (Scat Tube) - SOLUTION
John,
The disparaging remark came from me...and about half of the flying RV's out there.
You can search Vansairforce list and read about the shortcomings or the lack
of them. Seems the valve has a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde reputation. It either
outlasts the the airframe or it leaks in 30 to 40 hours. I mean really, look
at that valve. I wouldn't trust it on my icemaker, which did $20k in water damage
to my house at one time. The Andair is my choice and you decide for yourself
what you want controlling the fuel. If you have had the chance to examine
both there would be no question which you would choose. But then again....some
guys love the (cough, gag) Vans valve, including Van, but you need to consider
the Dutch factor there, you know, if it leaks I still have 5000 of them in
the warehouse and we recommend them all the way up till they are all sold! :)
Rick Sked
40185
