---------------------------------------------------------- Lightning-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 02/22/07: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 10:08 AM - Re: Auto pilot servos (Dave) 2. 12:49 PM - New member () 3. 01:56 PM - Re: New member (Hugh Sontag) 4. 03:51 PM - Re: New member (Mark Stauffer) 5. 07:43 PM - Re: New member (Hugh Sontag) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 10:08:11 AM PST US From: "Dave" Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Auto pilot servos Thanks Buz I just opened the autopilot box 10 minutes ago. My first thought was panic. Then I saw the free tee shirt and felt better. The servo arm looks like it may have only about 1 inch of movement. I'll have to check that out. Dave McC ----- Original Message ----- From: N1BZRich@aol.com To: lightning-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 10:04 PM Subject: Lightning-List: Auto pilot servos Dave, I just noticed the auto pilot servos photo I sent does not show the push rods attached. The aileron servo push rod attaches directly to the bottom of the pilot's stick - where the left aileron push rod attaches. The pitch servo push rod attaches to the torque tube that connects both sticks in pitch. Easy and simple to install and works great. The TruTrak "head" allows you to adjust sensitivity. I have it optimized for cruise at altitude, so the ride down low can be bumpy with altitude hold on, but it works well. Buz ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL 326657x4311227241x4298082137/aol?redir=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eaol%2Ecom" target="_blank">AOL.com. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 12:49:45 PM PST US From: Subject: Lightning-List: New member I am a new member and interested in the Lightning. It sounds too good to be true, so I wanted to know any drawbacks, issues or disappointments any of you have had. I currently have a Dragonfly but can't haul any luggage so I really want REAL figures on payload, cruise speed, etc. Greg ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 01:56:43 PM PST US From: Hugh Sontag Subject: Re: Lightning-List: New member A negative I'm acutely aware of is the limited baggage, and nonexistent baggage if you include a parachute (BRS). The baggage limit is 50 lbs, and only 10 lbs if you include a BRS. Flying is dangerous enough that I decided to put a BRS on my current airplane, and I am loathe to fly a faster airplane with a faster stall speed without one. I never want to be in a situation wishing I had a parachute, when I could have had one, and didn't install one. Hugh Sontag > >I am a new member and interested in the Lightning. It sounds too >good to be true, so I wanted to know any drawbacks, issues or >disappointments any of you have had. I currently have a Dragonfly >but can't haul any luggage so I really want REAL figures on payload, >cruise speed, etc. > >Greg ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 03:51:25 PM PST US From: "Mark Stauffer" Subject: RE: Lightning-List: New member Just out of curiosity, what are you flying now and what is its' current stall speed? -----Original Message----- From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Hugh Sontag Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 3:42 PM Subject: Re: Lightning-List: New member A negative I'm acutely aware of is the limited baggage, and nonexistent baggage if you include a parachute (BRS). The baggage limit is 50 lbs, and only 10 lbs if you include a BRS. Flying is dangerous enough that I decided to put a BRS on my current airplane, and I am loathe to fly a faster airplane with a faster stall speed without one. I never want to be in a situation wishing I had a parachute, when I could have had one, and didn't install one. Hugh Sontag > >I am a new member and interested in the Lightning. It sounds too >good to be true, so I wanted to know any drawbacks, issues or >disappointments any of you have had. I currently have a Dragonfly >but can't haul any luggage so I really want REAL figures on payload, >cruise speed, etc. > >Greg ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:43:29 PM PST US From: Hugh Sontag Subject: RE: Lightning-List: New member I have a Titan Tornado II. It cruises at 110 mph on 3.6 gph and stalls at 35 mph with flaps, 42 without. It will get into and out of a 1000' grass strip. It also has limited baggage, as in none if you have a passenger. In case anyone's taking notes on designing a new airplane, I'd like 75 lbs, and I'll be happy to trade baggage weight for passenger weight or fuel. The Tornado has tandem seating, which is great for elbow room and not so great for sharing the flying experience. On the plus side, the view for the pilot cannot be beat. It's like sitting in an Omnimax theatre at 1000 feet. How do you like your Dragonfly? I imagine it's very easy on gas, and cruise is higher than mine. Hugh Sontag > > >Just out of curiosity, what are you flying now and what is its' current >stall speed? > >-----Original Message----- >From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com >[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Hugh >Sontag >Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 3:42 PM >To: lightning-list@matronics.com >Subject: Re: Lightning-List: New member > > > >A negative I'm acutely aware of is the limited baggage, and >nonexistent baggage if you include a parachute (BRS). > >The baggage limit is 50 lbs, and only 10 lbs if you include a BRS. > >Flying is dangerous enough that I decided to put a BRS on my current >airplane, and I am loathe to fly a faster airplane with a faster >stall speed without one. > >I never want to be in a situation wishing I had a parachute, when I >could have had one, and didn't install one. > >Hugh Sontag > >> >>I am a new member and interested in the Lightning. It sounds too >>good to be true, so I wanted to know any drawbacks, issues or >>disappointments any of you have had. I currently have a Dragonfly >>but can't haul any luggage so I really want REAL figures on payload, >>cruise speed, etc. >> >>Greg > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message lightning-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Lightning-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/lightning-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/lightning-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.