---------------------------------------------------------- Lightning-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 06/12/07: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:54 AM - Re: N730AL Paint Scheme (nick otterback) 2. 06:17 PM - Re: Flight test results (EAFerguson@AOL.COM) 3. 06:45 PM - Re: Flight test results (N1BZRich@AOL.COM) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:54:04 AM PST US From: nick otterback Subject: Re: Lightning-List: N730AL Paint Scheme ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:17:02 PM PST US From: EAFerguson@AOL.COM Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Flight test results Brian, Any update on the results? I'm looking at a cruise speed now of 112K true at 2750 and 8500'. Less than your 133K test, but I should still get a little boost. That gives me about a 4.8 gph fuel burn. Those numbers make the record run in one day in daylight iffy. I need a little better performance. Nick is working on a wood prop, which everybody says is more efficient than my ground adjustable. It's also about 2 - 3 lbs lighter, and I need that too. I have got the weight under control. I started a weight reduction program last year when I started the Lightning build program, and I've lost 18 lbs. Otherwise, I wouldn't even be close to the 500 Kg limit. And we've taken out everything we can think of out of the airplane. Now if we can just get a break in the weather. I plan to visit Shelbyville next week and hope the prop will be available. Where is your supply of the duralar strips? Can I buy some of that material from you? I need a supply but haven't a clue where to find it. Other than that, I'm getting close to ready. I have two friends who will be at the first three fuel stops to manage thing and keep the ground time down to 15 min. Weather permitting, we plan to practice a stop this Saturday to confirm fuel and airspeed numbers over a 300 NM leg, and do a dry run on the procedures. Earl ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:45:16 PM PST US From: N1BZRich@AOL.COM Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Flight test results Hey Earl, Long time we no get drunk together. Seriously though, have you fitted gear leg fairings and wheel pants. Your speed numbers sound like you have not. Is weight what has kept you from putting them on. Your speed will go up tremendously if you do install the Lightning style fairings ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.