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1. 12:16 AM - Selecting a new SLA battery. (George Bearden)
2. 06:17 AM - IVO prop to trailing edge clearance (heavyliftpilot)
3. 09:55 AM - Re: GPS solution (Thumper)
4. 10:42 AM - Re: IVO prop to trailing edge clearance (Ellery Batchelder Jr)
5. 04:02 PM - New RAF Video (Dennis Thate)
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Subject: | Selecting a new SLA battery. |
> The previous battery (lead/acid) I had got too old to hold a charge, so it
was time for a new one.
I'd like to comment on this, and I hope I can do it w/o offending...
Only you know fer shure the battery condition and history (abuse or not,
etc) but from just the words you used I am guessing that a desulfator would
have added years to the life of the battery.
I'm not sure how many people are aware of these things. They are not that
rejuvenator stuff you pour into your battery. They are not quack stuff from
some dark corner. MANY companies produce them, I noticed when I last
replaced my RV power supply that many of them from big-name firms offer an
onboard desulfator circuit. They work. They are cost effective as they last
for years and can treat any number of batteries. I have used them for years.
They don't work on worn out or damaged batteries. But in sports like
motorcycling, off-road stuff, aircraft... it is perfect.
A LA battery that is left to sit in less than full charge state will grow
sulfate crystals on the surface of the plates. In WWII the submarines used
a.. (what the devil did they call it?) Think equalizing charge. It was
simply a higher voltage, higher amperage charge to top off with. It did two
things- it topped off with a full charge, plus it burned off any sulfate
that might have been building up. The sulfate is... you guys don't need alla
this do you? Just ask me if you want any details...
I just think a $25 desulfator will save you money. It does me.
GeoB
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Subject: | IVO prop to trailing edge clearance |
Hey Guys....quick question (or two)....I have an IVO with the prop spacer. There
is 5" prop clearance to the T/E.... I would like to move my 503 forward, but
not sure how much clearance i should have. Reason? i bought this firestar
II about 3 weeks ago, and found a 20 lb lead plate on the floor board (under
the feet area)...and it's listed on the W/B sheet ((with a 220 lb pilot!!))
So, does this sound right to anyone?? i weighed the tail without the ballast
and the tail weight increase from 63 to 68 lbs. The CG (with the ballast)
is right at the aft limit. I would love to get rid of 20 lbs of dead weight
(by moving other things forward, ie the 503) Any help? thanks, james
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Subject: | Re: GPS solution |
Best Free app on Droid systems is "Aviation Tools and it is Free. Great weather,
AFD, and moving map with you on it if you turn on the GPS. Give it a try.
I have not seen anything on I-phone even close to it unless paying. If you
know of a good FREE apple app let me know. The best thing about about the Aviation
Tools is search then set up as a favorite and it shows on a simple list.
Touch and get instant weather with the METAR decoded and the AFD is a simple
bar at the bottom of the screen.
Enjoy the simplicity.
Thought I would share with all.
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Dennis Long
Oakland TN
2001 Kolb Mark IIIC
160+ hours since March 2011
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Subject: | Re: IVO prop to trailing edge clearance |
if you have a battery on board you can move that to the front as I did in m
y old firestar
Ellery Batchelder Jr.
-----Original Message-----
From: heavyliftpilot <heavyliftpilot@gmail.com>
Sent: Sat, Mar 3, 2012 9:18 am
Subject: Kolb-List: IVO prop to trailing edge clearance
>
Hey Guys....quick question (or two)....I have an IVO with the prop spacer.
here is 5" prop clearance to the T/E.... I would like to move my 503 forwar
d,
ut not sure how much clearance i should have. Reason? i bought this fire
star
I about 3 weeks ago, and found a 20 lb lead plate on the floor board (unde
r
he feet area)...and it's listed on the W/B sheet ((with a 220 lb pilot!!))
o, does this sound right to anyone?? i weighed the tail without the balla
st
nd the tail weight increase from 63 to 68 lbs. The CG (with the ballast) i
s
ight at the aft limit. I would love to get rid of 20 lbs of dead weight
(by
oving other things forward, ie the 503) Any help? thanks, james
ead this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=367669#367669
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