Lightning-List Digest Archive

Fri 03/21/08


Total Messages Posted: 4



Today's Message Index:
----------------------
 
     1. 11:38 AM - Wiring an alternator switch to the Jabiru (Jim Langley)
     2. 01:22 PM - Re: Wiring an alternator switch to the Jabiru (JOSEPH MATHIAS LINDA MATHIAS)
     3. 01:39 PM - Re: Wiring an alternator switch to the Jabiru (Jim Langley)
     4. 09:33 PM - Trip to Tennessee and thoughts on flying safety (N1BZRich@aol.com)
 
 
 


Message 1


  • INDEX
  • Back to Main INDEX
  • NEXT
  • Skip to NEXT Message
  • LIST
  • Reply to LIST Regarding this Message
  • SENDER
  • Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message
    Time: 11:38:41 AM PST US
    From: "Jim Langley" <pequeajim@gmail.com>
    Subject: Wiring an alternator switch to the Jabiru
    I am wondering if any of you are using a split master switch with your Jabiru, and if so, how did you wire the regulator side? Linda, I thought you guys did this? I am at the point where I would like to wire this switch and am wondering how I should do it? Jim!


    Message 2


  • INDEX
  • Back to Main INDEX
  • PREVIOUS
  • Skip to PREVIOUS Message
  • NEXT
  • Skip to NEXT Message
  • LIST
  • Reply to LIST Regarding this Message
  • SENDER
  • Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message
    Time: 01:22:15 PM PST US
    From: "JOSEPH MATHIAS LINDA MATHIAS" <lbmathias@verizon.net>
    Subject: Re: Wiring an alternator switch to the Jabiru
    Jim, No, I don't have a split master switch; I have a battery switch, separate alternator switch, and avionics master. All 3 are toggle switches. Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Langley To: lightning-list@matronics.com Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 2:35 PM Subject: Lightning-List: Wiring an alternator switch to the Jabiru I am wondering if any of you are using a split master switch with your Jabiru, and if so, how did you wire the regulator side? Linda, I thought you guys did this? I am at the point where I would like to wire this switch and am wondering how I should do it? Jim!


    Message 3


  • INDEX
  • Back to Main INDEX
  • PREVIOUS
  • Skip to PREVIOUS Message
  • NEXT
  • Skip to NEXT Message
  • LIST
  • Reply to LIST Regarding this Message
  • SENDER
  • Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message
    Time: 01:39:24 PM PST US
    From: "Jim Langley" <pequeajim@gmail.com>
    Subject: Re: Wiring an alternator switch to the Jabiru
    Thanks for getting back to be Linda. I would be interested in knowing how you wired your alternator switch? On 3/21/08, JOSEPH MATHIAS LINDA MATHIAS <lbmathias@verizon.net> wrote: > > Jim, > > No, I don't have a split master switch; I have a battery switch, > separate alternator switch, and avionics master. All 3 are toggle > switches. > > Linda > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Jim Langley <pequeajim@gmail.com> > *To:* lightning-list@matronics.com > *Sent:* Friday, March 21, 2008 2:35 PM > *Subject:* Lightning-List: Wiring an alternator switch to the Jabiru > > > I am wondering if any of you are using a split master switch with your > Jabiru, and if so, how did you wire the regulator side? > > Linda, I thought you guys did this? > > I am at the point where I would like to wire this switch and am wondering > how I should do it? > > Jim! > > * > > href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Lightning-List">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Lightning-List > href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com > href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c* > > * > > * > >


    Message 4


  • INDEX
  • Back to Main INDEX
  • PREVIOUS
  • Skip to PREVIOUS Message
  • NEXT
  • Skip to NEXT Message
  • LIST
  • Reply to LIST Regarding this Message
  • SENDER
  • Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message
    Time: 09:33:30 PM PST US
    From: N1BZRich@aol.com
    Subject: Trip to Tennessee and thoughts on flying safety
    All, I am in SYI for a week or so and plan to fly to an EAA breakfast tomorrow morning here in Tennessee. Now here is the fun part, this Saturday's breakfast is at SYI, so my flight will depart from the Lightning hangar on the north end of the field, fly around the local area for a while (possibly on the prototype's wing with Nick leading the flight), and then land back at SYI for the breakfast. This area of Tennessee has an EAA breakfast put on by different EAA chapters every Saturday of the month. So this area of Tennessee is a great area for EAA activities. I flew out here yesterday (Thursday) in all that high winds that were on the East coast. The purpose of the trip was actually two fold. First, I wanted to fly the prototype again and see for myself how much of an improvement the new trip tab system is over the original dual bungee system. The second reason for the trip was to be here for the new 2008's airworthiness inspection and hopefully to help Nick and Mark fly off some of the 40 hour test hours so that they can get it to Sun-N-Fun for all to see. So you see, your Lightning newsletter writer is hard at work. Heck this isn't work, it's fun to the Nth degree. Now a word or two on my trip from Virginia to Tennessee. Headwinds. Headwinds, headwinds. The trip normally takes me about 3+25 or 3+30 and my block to block speed is normally up around 165 to 170 mph burning 5.8 gph. Yesterday I saw winds as high at 80 knots about 30 degrees off my nose, so you can imagine what my ground speed was. To get right to the point, my block to block speed was 126 mph. I kept checking various altitudes - everything from 4.5 to 12.5, but all were about the same until I was about 80 miles from SYI. Bummer. I was happy that I have fuel flow on N31BZ as that, along with the built in GPS in the Grand Rapids EFIS, allowed me to constantly compare my "time to go to destination" with my "fuel endurance". This feature allowed me to vary my fuel flow to insure my endurance was always at least 30 minutes (reserve) more than my time required to get there. Of course the changing wind kept changing the time required to get there. I highly recommend the fuel flow option on the GR EFIS. I flew the prototype again today and once again fell in love with the airplane. The new trim system just makes it better. The one thing that Nick will change for the new 2008 Demo will be to add some more area to the tab itself. The reason for the larger tab will be to give it more authority when you lower the flaps. I have some photos I will share with you in the next newsletter, but for now, this is a kit option that I think everyone will want. And it can be added to already flying Lightnings. Progress on the new 2008 Demo is going great and the airworthiness inspection is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. Assuming the FAA paperwork shows up by then, the first flight will be the first day that we have good weather. Apparently the FAA has recently changed its "paperwork" process and that has caused this delay. Pete is working the issue and has been promised resolution soon. As long as we are talking first flights, now might be a good time to mention some thoughts on safely flying and operating any airplane that is making its first flight or that you are transitioning to for your first flight. I continually hear things that cause me to wonder what the heck pilots are thinking. Bottom line up front -Preparation and the right frame of mind is the key. First, work with an EAA flight advisor. It is a proven fact that the accident or incident rate on first flights has gone way down since the EAA started the flight advisor program. They will help you get ready for the first flight by helping you evaluate your abilities, experience, and recent proficiency to make the first flight yourself. They will help you come up with a plan to get yourself ready (or who ever you chose to do the first flight) by suggesting the type of airplane to get experience in to prepare for the flight. They will also help you with an overall plan for the 40 hour test phase. Contact your local EAA chapter or EAA headquarters to find a flight advisor that has experience in the type of aircraft you are getting ready to fly for the first time. Once the first flight has been successfully made, the "smart, professional" pilot doesn't stop planning there. Don't let the exuberance of "being a test pilot" cloud your judgement and cause you to do something dumb. In the "fighter pilot world" we have a saying about "don't shine your ass", or in other words, don't do something dumb to try to show what a super stick you are. Just don't forget the basics. For example, any experienced tail dragger pilot always knows what the winds are doing. Why? Because if they don't they will bend an airplane. Nose wheel airplanes are much easier and forgiving, but even a nose wheel airplane can be bent by someone that ignores the basics. Such things as landing into the wind is pretty damn basic. And, an old saying such as "If you aren't solidly down within the first third of the runway, go around". Yet some people continue to "forget" these good rules or choose to ignore them for no good reason. The sad part is that some airplane gets bent and the airplane then may become suspect. As Curtis Pitts used to say, "There is no such thing as a squirrely airplane - only squirrely pilots". Don't be a squirrly pilot. Get the training you need, don't make stupid decisions or judgements, and don't try to "shine your ass" Either of those can ruin your day. Blue Skies, Buz **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001)




    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
  • 7-Day List Browse
  •   http://www.matronics.com/browse/lightning-list
  • Browse Lightning-List 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.

    -- Please support this service by making your Contribution today! --