---------------------------------------------------------- Glasair-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 11/29/05: 6 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:15 AM - Hey Guys... (Matt Dralle) 2. 07:16 AM - Re: Glasair-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 11/28/05 (Craymondw@aol.com) 3. 08:59 AM - Re: Re: Glasair-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 11/28/05 (John Markey) 4. 12:45 PM - Used vac pump FS (MPPalmer@aol.com) 5. 01:25 PM - Re: Re: Glasair-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 11/28/05 (Craymondw@aol.com) 6. 01:47 PM - Re: Used vac pump FS (Jeff Siebenhaar) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:15:52 AM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: Glasair-List: Hey Guys... --> Glasair-List message posted by: Matt Dralle Hey guys, wow, I can't believe all the really nice comments I've been getting about how much you appreciate and enjoy the Lists. 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But everytime I open the mail there is nothing there!! ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:59:56 AM PST US From: John Markey Subject: Re: Glasair-List: Re: Glasair-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 11/28/05 --> Glasair-List message posted by: John Markey You are correct I would be interested in hearing from anyone who has done light aerobatics in their Glasair. Anyone? Bueller? John Markey GIIS N661CC @ VPZ Craymondw@aol.com wrote: --> Glasair-List message posted by: Craymondw@aol.com I have been receiving Glasair list for two years. I guess they got my name because I built a Glasair. But everytime I open the mail there is nothing there!! --------------------------------- ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 12:45:00 PM PST US From: MPPalmer@aol.com Subject: Glasair-List: Used vac pump FS --> Glasair-List message posted by: MPPalmer@aol.com Before going to e-bay with this, thought I'd offer it to fellow Glasair owners. Long story short: We have a Sigma-Tek Gold Seal vac pump (Model 1U128B). I thought it had failed. Replaced it, only to find, when I was upside down, changing out the vac filter, that a hose had fallen off the A/I. Rats. This pump has about 1200 hrs on it, and was going strong. (Warranty is 1000 hrs, and I've heard they go for 1800 if you treat them right.) This one has been operated at prop speed of 2400 rpm, and suction set low, at bottom of green. I replaced our first one at 1100 hours, just because it had more than 1000, and we flew a lot of IFR back then. I hear that one is still flying in a Cherokee 5 years later! I was planning on flying this one until it quit. But you see.... Anyway, if you need a pump, I'd like to sell it for $100. I'll prorate it quarterly for a year. That is, if it fails in 7 months, I'll give you back $50. (I'm good for it, right Jack?) If you don't fly much, don't fly IFR, and need a pump cheap, this is the pump for you. (Even if you fly a lot in IFR... but you might be squeamish.) Be advised that the ports are in a slightly different location than the standard Airborne units, and depending on your installation, you might have to shorten the fittings to clear the cowl. If you already fly with a Sigma-Tek, then obviously, this is a simple swap. They're not making this one any more - in favor of their $800 piston pump - so if you need a replacement Gold Seal for the future... Runs CW or CCW. Let me know if interested. Mike Palmer <>< ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 01:25:32 PM PST US From: Craymondw@aol.com Subject: Re: Glasair-List: Re: Glasair-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 11/28/05 --> Glasair-List message posted by: Craymondw@aol.com I have..in a Glasair2S FT. I also owned a modified Pitts S2S with a 215 hp engine that I flew in competition and airshows. The Glasair does nice rolls, wing overs, and barrel rolls. Hammer heads are difficult because of a not very effective rudder. I wouldn't advise spins. I would practice at 5,000 feet for the first 50 hours. At that altitude you should be able to recover. If the plane is tail heavy, you may get yourself into a flat spin..so be careful and use a chute. ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 01:47:19 PM PST US Subject: RE: Glasair-List: Used vac pump FS From: "Jeff Siebenhaar" --> Glasair-List message posted by: "Jeff Siebenhaar" Hi Mike, What engine was it used on ? I have a Lycoming IO540k1A5 Jeff -----Original Message----- From: owner-glasair-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-glasair-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of MPPalmer@aol.com Subject: Glasair-List: Used vac pump FS --> Glasair-List message posted by: MPPalmer@aol.com Before going to e-bay with this, thought I'd offer it to fellow Glasair owners. Long story short: We have a Sigma-Tek Gold Seal vac pump (Model 1U128B). I thought it had failed. Replaced it, only to find, when I was upside down, changing out the vac filter, that a hose had fallen off the A/I. Rats. This pump has about 1200 hrs on it, and was going strong. (Warranty is 1000 hrs, and I've heard they go for 1800 if you treat them right.) This one has been operated at prop speed of 2400 rpm, and suction set low, at bottom of green. I replaced our first one at 1100 hours, just because it had more than 1000, and we flew a lot of IFR back then. I hear that one is still flying in a Cherokee 5 years later! I was planning on flying this one until it quit. But you see.... Anyway, if you need a pump, I'd like to sell it for $100. I'll prorate it quarterly for a year. That is, if it fails in 7 months, I'll give you back $50. (I'm good for it, right Jack?) If you don't fly much, don't fly IFR, and need a pump cheap, this is the pump for you. (Even if you fly a lot in IFR... but you might be squeamish.) Be advised that the ports are in a slightly different location than the standard Airborne units, and depending on your installation, you might have to shorten the fittings to clear the cowl. If you already fly with a Sigma-Tek, then obviously, this is a simple swap. They're not making this one any more - in favor of their $800 piston pump - so if you need a replacement Gold Seal for the future... Runs CW or CCW. Let me know if interested. Mike Palmer <><