---------------------------------------------------------- Lightning-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 04/20/08: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:15 AM - Re: seriously OFF TOPIC (jhausch) 2. 07:36 AM - Re: Gear legs (Colin J. Kennedy) 3. 02:36 PM - Re: It Flys, must be airplane (N1BZRich@aol.com) 4. 03:57 PM - Re: It Flys, must be airplane (Jerry Van Heeswyk) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:15:17 AM PST US Subject: Lightning-List: Re: seriously OFF TOPIC From: "jhausch" Good for you and congratulations. I took 8 years off and just in the last 1/2-year started flying again. I, too, long for a Lightning. I am headed to the factory in late May for a visit. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=177957#177957 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:36:21 AM PST US From: "Colin J. Kennedy" Subject: RE: Lightning-List: Gear legs I agree with your thinking Tex, although I also think the dissimilar metal corrosion would not be very active provided the area was kept dry. Due to the close fit, anything as thick as paint would not work. I am sure that WD40 or oil would help, but I wonder for how long? I might try a product called Waxoyl I used to use to prevent rust on classic cars. Just because I have a tin left over from years ago! When warm/hot, it is fluid, but it cools to a waxy substance. Colin K. OK Lightning # 52 under construction. http://www.mykitlog.com/cojaken -----Original Message----- From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tex Mantell Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 5:20 AM Subject: Lightning-List: Gear legs I have had my gear legs on and off and have a very nice fit. I was wondering at final assembly if some type of lube should be used? The different type of metals between the leg and the mounting hole in the spar box could create some corrosion. Any comments? TEX ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 02:36:48 PM PST US From: N1BZRich@aol.com Subject: Re: Lightning-List: It Flys, must be airplane Congratulations, Johnny. When you get the chance, send me an article for the newsletter. Just as long or short as you would like would be fine. Let us know your experiences (both good and bad) and your thoughts on the build process and how the flying is going. Also, I suggest you need to add either a "cow catcher" like on the old west trains, or a "mini machine gun" to get those cows out of the way. Besides, I would hate to see you taxi through a warm cow patty. Blue skies, buz **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851) ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 03:57:27 PM PST US From: "Jerry Van Heeswyk" Subject: Re: Lightning-List: It Flys, must be airplane Congratulations, Johnny. It looks great. Mine (N62JV) has been flying about three months, but only has 6 hours TT. I had some medical issues I am getting resolved before continuing with the testing phase. I expect to be flying formation with you shortly. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: Johnny Thompson To: lightning-list@matronics.com Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 2:45 PM Subject: Lightning-List: It Flys, must be airplane N8WN left the ground around 6:00 am today. It flew like a real airplane should. Flight was short due to winds and cattle on the runway. I did not wear headset since it was so quite in the aircraft. I'm going to enjoy this bird. Thanks Arion, Greg Hobbs and others. Johnny Thompson ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.