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1. 01:42 PM - FW: Gear legs II cont. (Colin J. Kennedy)
2. 05:09 PM - Re: Lightning-List Digest: 11 Msgs - 02/15/08 (n5pb@aol.com)
3. 06:07 PM - Answers that resulted from the Newsletter (N1BZRich@AOL.COM)
4. 06:07 PM - Re: Re: Lightning-List Digest: 11 Msgs - 02/15/08 (N1BZRich@aol.com)
5. 06:40 PM - Re: Gear Leg Shimmy (N1BZRich@aol.com)
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| Subject: | FW: Gear legs II cont. |
In fact, today I only had to sand the nose gear leg for less than 5
minutes
more and it went in.
I also removed the paint from the weldments that go on the bottom end of
the
main gear legs and they fit fine too.
So the original issue of the gear legs not fitting immediately into
their
respective tubular parts was fairly easily resolved!
Colin K.
OK
Lightning # 52 under construction.
http://www.mykitlog.com/cojaken
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Colin J. Kennedy [mailto:cjk129@cox.net]
> Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 4:29 PM
> To: 'lightning-list@matronics.com'
> Subject: Gear legs II
>
> Progress on the main gear legs today.
>
> First I cleaned out the paint from the gear leg holes in the spar box.
I
> used a drill extension and a 1 1/2" wire brush wheel, which I managed
to
> twist into the 1 3/8" ID tube.
>
> This made a difference but not quite enough.
>
> I bought 48" belt for a belt sander, 120 grade. I turned this inside
out
> and used it to manually sand the main gear legs.
>
> It took less than five minutes of sanding on each to get them to fit.
A
> bit more on one side than the other as one hole was slightly tighter.
I
> finished where I had sanded with some finer grade emery paper. I
marked
> the holes and legs 1 and 2, so that I can match them up again after
the
> spar box is in the fuselage. The main gear legs are ready!
>
> Not so good with the nose gear leg. I have cleaned out the paint from
the
> tube with the drill extension and 1 1/2" wire brush wheel, but the
gear
> leg only went in a half inch. I have spent about 20 minutes sanding
the
> leg and now it goes in about 3". I am hoping another half hour
tomorrow
> will finish the job.
>
>
> I did use the 1 1/2" wire brush wheel to clean the paint from the
weldment
> that goes on the bottom of the nose gear leg and now it fits
perfectly!
>
> Colin K.
> OK
> Lightning # 52 under construction.
> http://www.mykitlog.com/cojaken
>
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| Subject: | Re: Lightning-List Digest: 11 Msgs - 02/15/08 |
Buzz,
I too couldn't see the attached Newsletter.? then i went to the Lightning webpage
and tried to pull it up from there.? a pop up window came up and said the file
was damaged and it wouoldn't open.? Just thought I'd let you know.
I'm using AOL, so I don't know if they don't allow a large file to be downloaded...
"Bear" Bryant
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1. 12:35 AM - Re: The Lightning Newsletter if finally here (Daniel DW)
2. 11:14 AM - Re: Lightning grass runway operation and cooling problems
(IFLYSMODEL@aol.com)
3. 11:27 AM - Re: Re: Lightning grass runway operation and cooling problems
(Rick Bowen)
4. 11:38 AM - Re: Re: Lightning grass runway operation and cooling p
roblems (Wayne Lenox)
5. 12:34 PM - Re: Re: Lightning grass runway operation and cooling problems
(N1BZRich@aol.com)
6. 12:34 PM - Re: Re: Lightning grass runway operation and cooling p
roblems (Jim Langley)
7. 03:35 PM - Re: The Lightning Newsletter if finally here
(kayberg@aol.com)
8. 04:11 PM - Re: The Lightning Newsletter if finally here (Brian
Whittingham)
9. 04:38 PM - 51 percent rule (sttwig)
10. 05:51 PM - Re: 51 percent rule (N1BZRich@aol.com)
11. 09:41 PM - Re: 51 percent rule (Steven Sundquist)
________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________
Time: 12:35:14 AM PST US
From: Daniel DW <ddw55@hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: Lightning-List: The Lightning Newsletter if finally here
Buz,
great stuff...
Looking forward for the next one...
Danny
From: N1BZRich@aol.comDate: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:19:36 -0500Subject: Lightni
ng-List: The Lightning Newsletter if finally hereTo: lightning-list@matroni
cs.com
Hello all Lightning owners, builders, flyers, and enthusiast,
Attached is the first Lightning newsletter designed and written just fo
r you. Remember the newsletter name is yet to be chosen, so please keep se
nding your suggestions. I am also requesting you send me your feedback on
the newsletter, your inputs for future editions (including photos), and any
other suggestions you may have to make it better. Everyone needs to get i
nvolved to make it worthwhile and for it to have up to date information. S
o download the file and start reading. Then let me know what you think and
pass on some suggestions for future issues. By the way, the newsletter wi
ll also be available on the Lightning web site (www.arionaircraft.com) so
that potential customers not on this list will have access to it. Also, h
aving all the past issues posted there will allow it to be used for archive
purposes.
Blue Skies,
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________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________
Time: 11:14:02 AM PST US
From: IFLYSMODEL@aol.com
Subject: Lightning-List: Re: Lightning grass runway operation and cooling
problems
Hey Guys/Gals: I am seriously contemplating building a lightning. I live on
a grass runway in FL, so I am concerned about operations off of grass. Does
anyone else operate consistently off of grass?
I also wonder about CHT's on the Jabiru. I have a 601 HD which seems to
have a cooling problem. I hope I have it fixed, but wonder about the
Lightning?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
Lynn Nelsen
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________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________
Time: 11:27:57 AM PST US
From: Rick Bowen <rollnloop@hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: Lightning-List: Re: Lightning grass runway operation and cooling
problems
Lynn,
Fire me a email to my home addy.
I am based on a grass strip, will help out anyway I can.
RickN727RB
From: IFLYSMODEL@aol.comDate: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:10:25 -0500Subject: Light
ning-List: Re: Lightning grass runway operation and cooling problemsTo: lig
htning-list@matronics.com
Hey Guys/Gals: I am seriously contemplating building a lightning. I live on
a grass runway in FL, so I am concerned about operations off of grass. Doe
s anyone else operate consistently off of grass?
I also wonder about CHT's on the Jabiru. I have a 601 HD which seems to
have a cooling problem. I hope I have it fixed, but wonder about the Light
ning?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
Lynn Nelsen
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________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________
Time: 11:38:58 AM PST US
From: "Wayne Lenox" <waynelenox@juno.com>
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Re: Lightning grass runway operation and cooling p
roblems
Lynn
On Tuesday of this week I was able to fly an older Lightning (#2). Then
the same afternoon I flue the New Lightning (#22). The older lightning
need help with CHT, however the new lightning ran very cool. Max CHT w
as 295 and I tried to get it hot. I think the heating problem is fixed.
Wayne
-- IFLYSMODEL@aol.com wrote:
Hey Guys/Gals: I am seriously contemplating building a lightning. I live
on a grass runway in FL, so I am concerned about operations off of gras
s. Does anyone else operate consistently off of grass? I also wonder
about CHT's on the Jabiru. I have a 601 HD which seems to have a cooling
problem. I hope I have it fixed, but wonder about the Lightning? Tha
nks in advance for your responses.Lynn Nelsen
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Time: 12:34:55 PM PST US
From: N1BZRich@aol.com
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Re: Lightning grass runway operation and cooling
problems
Hi Lynn,
Good to hear from you again. My experience has been that if you have
the inter cylinder baffles and deflectors inside the supplied fiberglass intake
ducts positioned properly there is no problem with CHT on the 3300 Jabiru.
Most of my experience is with the 3300 (several different aircraft) but I
have also flown two airplanes with the 2200 and none of them had CHT problems
once you have things set up as I mentioned above. Our chapter's 601XL
initially had high readings in the summer months, but fine tuning on the
deflectors
inside the intake ducts solved that. Another thing to think about is the
newer hydraulic lifter 3300s have a higher CHT range than the older solid lifer
models, so it is not as critical while you are fine tuning the system.
If you build with one of the Lightning dealers or at Shelbyville they
will make sure you get it right. If you build at home, then do yourself a
favor and go to one of the engine seminars where that type of stuff is covered.
The Lightnings (and Esquals) operate great out of grass fields, but I
would not consider them rough field or certainly not bush planes. Remember you
have only 500x5 tires. I have taken mine into all the grass fields in VA
that I used to take my Pitts into with no problem. They certainly land slower
than the Pitts so the ground run is short. Also, the dealer in Green
Landings (gosh I want to say Acres) operates out of a grass field all the time.
One other thought - if your I FLY S MODEL "call sign" refers to a 64 or
65 Bonanza, then you are in for a treat. As nice as the Bonanzas fly, the
Lightning is better on much less than half the fuel burn. Since you live in
Florida, be sure to make Sun-N-Fun and see the new 2008 Demo. You might even
get a ride.
Blue Skies,
Buz
PS: Which airport in Florida?
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________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________
Time: 12:34:55 PM PST US
From: "Jim Langley" <pequeajim@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Re: Lightning grass runway operation and cooling p
roblems
Lynn:
While I don't know the total numbers, I Do know that there are many
Lightnings that operate out of grass fields. Green Landings is a build
center and they have a grass runway. In fact, friends of mine with RVs tell
me that the grass helps to cut down on the gear shimmy on their aircraft, so
I would imagine it would help rather than hurt.
The Lightning is a tought airplane and unless you are flying off of rocky
tundra, I would expect you to be in good shape.
Jim!
www.jimslightning.com
On 2/15/08, Wayne Lenox <waynelenox@juno.com> wrote:
>
> Lynn
>
> On Tuesday of this week I was able to fly an older Lightning (#2). Then
> the same afternoon I flue the New Lightning (#22). The older lightning need
> help with CHT, however the new lightning ran very cool. Max CHT was 295 and
> I tried to get it hot. I think the heating problem is fixed.
>
> Wayne
>
> -- IFLYSMODEL@aol.com wrote:
> Hey Guys/Gals: I am seriously contemplating building a lightning. I live
> on a grass runway in FL, so I am concerned about operations off of grass.
> Does anyone else operate consistently off of grass?
> I also wonder about CHT's on the Jabiru. I have a 601 HD which seems
> to have a cooling problem. I hope I have it fixed, but wonder about the
> Lightning?
> Thanks in advance for your responses.
> Lynn Nelsen
>
>
________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________
Time: 03:35:17 PM PST US
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: The Lightning Newsletter if finally here
From: kayberg@aol.com
Thanks, Doug.? I appreciate the encouraging words and the fact that someone
actually
knows that a bleam is the scientific speed measure of a mythogical horse
walking backwards.?
Blue Skies,
Buz
\
Thanks for the scientific explanation.? I was taking my data from Mork (who was
from Ork).? You may recall he was an alien on TV a few years back (Mork and
Mindy).?
He measured space travel in Bleams.? I simply took a SWAG at it from there.
Doug
-----Original Message-----
From: N1BZRich@aol.com
Sent: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:26 am
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: The Lightning Newsletter if finally here
In a message dated 2/14/2008 7:22:11 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, Kayberg@aol.com
writes:
Actually an exceptional job.
?
The answer to the question is :? About 4 bleams faster than stupid.
Thanks, Doug.? I appreciate the encouraging words and the fact that someone
actually
knows that a bleam is the scientific speed measure of a mythogical horse
walking backwards.?
Blue Skies,
Buz
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________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________
Time: 04:11:16 PM PST US
From: Brian Whittingham <dashvii@hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: Lightning-List: The Lightning Newsletter if finally here
Hey Doug,
Considering Buz's recent reference to Mr. Ed (darn he beat me to it!),
I'm pretty sure that tv is where he learned what a Bleam is too! *L* Brian
W.
Newsletter if finally hereDate: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:26:05 -0500From: kayber
g@aol.com
Thanks, Doug. I appreciate the encouraging words and the fact that someone
actually knows that a bleam is the scientific speed measure of a mythogica
l horse walking backwards.
Blue Skies,
Buz\Thanks for the scientific explanation. I was taking my data from Mork
(who was from Ork). You may recall he was an alien on TV a few years back
(Mork and Mindy). He measured space travel in Bleams. I simply took a SWA
G at it from there.Doug-----Original Message-----From: N1BZRich@aol.comTo:
lightning-list@matronics.comSent: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:26 amSubject: Re: Lig
htning-List: The Lightning Newsletter if finally here
In a message dated 2/14/2008 7:22:11 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, Kayberg@ao
l.com writes:
Actually an exceptional job.
The answer to the question is : About 4 bleams faster than stupid.
Thanks, Doug. I appreciate the encouraging words and the fact that someone
actually knows that a bleam is the scientific speed measure of a mythogica
l horse walking backwards.
Blue Skies,
Buz
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________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________
Time: 04:38:51 PM PST US
Subject: Lightning-List: 51 percent rule
From: "sttwig" <sttwig@nwinfo.net>
Concerning the just announced FAA moratorium on new additions to the 51 percent
approved list, I don't see Arion or the Lightning on the approved list. What
does that mean, if anything to us who are currently in the process of building?
Steve
Kit #48
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=164331#164331
________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________
Time: 05:51:39 PM PST US
From: N1BZRich@aol.com
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: 51 percent rule
In a message dated 2/15/2008 7:40:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
sttwig@nwinfo.net writes:
What does that mean, if anything to us who are currently in the process of
building?
Hi Steve,
Probably nothing, however it is something to be concerned about because
so much depends on your local FAA (FSDO) and their opinion as to what
constitutes the 51% rule. So until the new rule is out, you are probably wise
to at
least be concerned. And hopefully the new rule will spell out what is legal
so the "local opinion" is removed from the equation.
You probably understand what got all this started, and of course kits
like the Lightning and builders assistance programs for them had nothing to do
with the current FAA concerns and the new rule being worked on. As far as I
know there has never been a question or concern by the FAA or any DAR as to
whether the Lightning represents a 51% kit. And obviously with at least 22 of
them flying, the airworthiness certificates are obviously being presented to
the builders which means the FAA is happy with how each builder has been
able to document that he did 51%. The current concern or problem came up with
the introduction of factory assist programs for the very complex, high
performance, (pressurized, turbo jet, etc) airplanes that had to be built at
the
factory. There is just no way that an individual builder was able to build
something so complex at home and was not really doing any fabrication or work
at
the factory that came near accomplishing 51% of the processes to complete
these types of airplanes. That is the FAA concern and the reason for the
current situation.
At least the FAA once again has asked the EAA to be involved and as a
result I believe that the best solution will be forthcoming. Lets hope so.
Bottom line, I think the USA still has and will continue to have the best
regulations for building and flying experimental aircraft.
Blue Skies,
Buz
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________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________
Time: 09:41:58 PM PST US
From: "Steven Sundquist" <sttwig@wabroadband.com>
Subject: RE: Lightning-List: 51 percent rule
Buz,
Thank you for your thoughtful and thorough response. You answered my
questions and allayed my concerns. I was afraid that even though 20 or so
Lightnings are flying in the USA that something had all of sudden changed
that jeopardizes the rest of us, especially those in the builders' assist
program. I'm glad you could shed some light on a situation I didn't
understand. We should be thankful we have the EAA as our advocate and we
live in the USA where we still have more aviation freedom than any other
place on earth.
Steve
What does that mean, if anything to us who are currently in the process of
building?
Hi Steve,
Probably nothing, however it is something to be concerned about because
so much depends on your local FAA (FSDO) and their opinion as to what
constitutes the 51% rule. So until the new rule is out, you are probably
wise to at least be concerned. And hopefully the new rule will spell out
what is legal so the "local opinion" is removed from the equation.
You probably understand what got all this started, and of course kits
like the Lightning and builders assistance programs for them had nothing to
do with the current FAA concerns and the new rule being worked on. As far
as I know there has never been a question or concern by the FAA or any DAR
as to whether the Lightning represents a 51% kit. And obviously with at
least 22 of them flying, the airworthiness certificates are obviously being
presented to the builders which means the FAA is happy with how each builder
has been able to document that he did 51%. The current concern or problem
came up with the introduction of factory assist programs for the very
complex, high performance, (pressurized, turbo jet, etc) airplanes that had
to be built at the factory. There is just no way that an individual builder
was able to build something so complex at home and was not really doing any
fabrication or work at the factory that came near accomplishing 51% of the
processes to complete these types of airplanes. That is the FAA concern and
the reason for the current situation.
At least the FAA once again has asked the EAA to be involved and as a
result I believe that the best solution will be forthcoming. Lets hope so.
Bottom line, I think the USA still has and will continue to have the best
regulations for building and flying experimental aircraft.
Blue Skies,
Buz
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In a message dated 2/16/2008 10:27:02 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
cjk129@cox.net writes:
I am particularly interested in the new pitch system geometry, the new
electric trim system with an actual trim tab on the elevator, the 1
=9D longer engine
mount, and center throttle.
Hi Colin and all,
You may want to talk to the guys in SYI, but based on my last talk with
Nick, you will be able make all of the pitch system changes to your kit if
you wanted to. Actually the center throttle is not a change - you can put
it
where you want based on what you like. Several have been built with a cent
er
throttle, several with a left hand throttle, and some with dual throttles.
For me, based on most of my past experience, the stick goes in the right ha
nd
and the throttle goes in the left hand. I have a dual set up in my airplan
e
with a throttle on the left and a throttle in the center so if feels right
for me no matter which side I happen to be flying from. Actually when flyi
ng
the old demo (323AL has a center throttle) solo, I normally fly from the ri
ght
seat. I do the same thing when I fly Linda's Lightning. That just feels
right to me.
The 1" longer engine mount just moves the CG forward a small amount and
you may or may not want to do that. The engine cowling as it comes must be
trimmed on the aft end, so no new cowling pieces will be required with a
longer mount.
Whether you want do any or all of the pitch geometry changes basically
will depend on whether you liked the way the demo felt in pitch when you fl
ew
323AL. Basically Nick has made these changes so that they really are optio
ns
based on how sensitive you want your airplane to fly - you can "tune it", s
o
to speak, to get what you want. So the pitch geometry changes are not
dependent on each other. You can include all. some, or none. I really lik
ed the
responsiveness of the set up that was on the prototype and demo Lightning.
However some thought it was a little too sensitive, hence the changes to the
pitch geometry. The neat way that Nick has accomplished this will allow
builders to "have it your way". Meaning you can set it up based on what yo
u like
while you are building it.
The new electric trim system will just require some new parts and a
little more work. I am pretty sure Nick is using a Ray Allen electric serv
o to
move the trim tab. Also the trim tab itself is cut out of the trailing edg
e
of the elevator and then hinged to the cut out with a length of piano hinge
.
The servo mounts inside the elevator and you would need to cut an access ho
le
for it and mount it inside the elevator, and a slot for a small push pull
rod that would go to a control horn on the new hinged trim tab. Of course
wires to the electric servo are also required.
I will probably go back to SYI in March and fly the prototype some more
to get a feel for these changes. I am also looking forward to flying the n
ew
2008 Demo on the same trip and of course will write a flight report on it
(324AL) which will be included in the March or April Lightning Newsletter.
Blue Skies,
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| Subject: | Re: Lightning-List Digest: 11 Msgs - 02/15/08 |
Hi Bear,
Good to hear from you. I have no idea what is causing the problem you
are having as I just went to the Lightning web site (introduction page) and
clicked on the newsletter and it opened fine - took a few seconds, but came up
fine. Do you have adobe reader installed? If not, that may be the problem
since I sent out the file in a pdf format because of the size. I don't think
AOL is the problem, as I am on AOL and I sent the file to myself to see if
it would go through and it did.
Let me know if you have adobe reader (down load it from the adobe site
if you don't) and after you have it I can try to send the newsletter file
directly to you.
Blue Skies,
Buz
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| Subject: | Re: Gear Leg Shimmy |
In a message dated 2/16/2008 6:36:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
lbmathias@verizon.net writes:
one of the original tires definitely was out of round and quite obvious
while spinning it on the axle during removal.
Hi Linda,
Two thoughts: First, I would not be concerned about a tire out of round
in the winter if your airplane has set for a day or so. That is going to
happen with the bias constructed tires that aviation uses (at least on the
relatively low end of the dollar spectrum). Heavies and jets probably do have
radial constructied tires available but cost closer to a grand each. The out
of round condition goes away as the tire heats up taxing to the runway.
As to the loose axle in the lower gear leg fitting, I found that on my
airplane as well. I spot welded the axle to the fitting on the back side of
the fitting (toward the center of the airplane). The way the fitting is
built, that area where the axle comes through the fitting is far enough away from
the rest of the fitting that I will be able to grind the four spot welds off
if I ever need to replace the axle. It had no effect on shimmy, but
hopefully "your mileage will vary".
Glad to hear the new Custom IIIs did help some. I assume you took off
the aluminum V angle that we had clamped on.
Blue Skies,
Buz
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