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1. 01:57 AM - Re: Gear legs (James, Clive R)
2. 07:16 AM - Re: Details, Details, Details (flylightning)
3. 02:15 PM - Nick or Mark (Brian Whittingham)
4. 03:00 PM - Re: Nick or Mark (flylightning)
5. 06:03 PM - Re: Gear legs (Allan Maxwell)
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I use some stuff called PBC, PolyButylCuprosil, or commonly known as
Coppergrease, great for stemming corrosion and to aid stripping down
anything after a period of time. PBC, if you can get it, is entirely
synthetic so it doesn't dry out like Coppergrease does.
CJ
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From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Colin J.
Kennedy
Sent: 20 April 2008 15:30
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
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[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tex
Mantell
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 5:20 AM
To: lightning List
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
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Well we will certainly have it judged at EAA and will be happy for what ever
we get and if not the free hat and mug are great parting gifts!!!
Nick
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[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
Kayberg@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 5:15 PM
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Details, Details, Details
Not to put too fine a point on it, but it is worth noting to the Light Sport
folks...............
the rule is 120 knots True Airspeed AT SEA LEVEL
So the speed could very well be greater at 5-7000 feet, perhaps Nick was at
a higher density altitude than he thought. The static system could also
be off. <http://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/smi/0201d20638/02>
It is quite possible that there is a small tach error that might need
correction. Also possible that the speeds will slow down at gross weight.
(1320#)
So if you are building a Light Sport qualified, be sure to use your
calibrated pencil and note the proper information in your pilots handbook,
perhaps in the logbook as well.
Also lobby for the new wing tips. They look great!!!
And yes, Nick, you did mention stealing the award at Sun n Fun. If you are
such a hot builder, we should be looking for Grand Champion at Osh
Kosh??????
Doug
In a message dated 4/17/2008 1:06:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
info@flylightning.net writes:
Group,
Yes we are back and we have got a good idea of performance but did not get a
chance to let it stretch the old legs on the trip due to weather mostly.
The trip down, the jabiru folks and the lightning flew in a group. Well
mostly a group I was normally out in front a ways checking weather on the
route. Most of the trip was at 8k-12k and I had it powered back for economy
cruise and to stay somewhat with the group, Average TAS was 132nkts (this is
not GS but TAS) @ 4.2 gph and a power setting of 2700-2780rpms. That was the
trip down. The trip back was very rough and had to have the power back and
airspeed under Va so no good data there, the last 45 minutes although was
smooth enough to fly at about 2850rpm..that magic number for LSA and N324AL
will run @ 3500ft 145 mph IAS and 138ktns TAS so a bit fast for LSA in this
configuration but we did not build it for that.....Before departure on a few
test flights at 4k I was seeing with the autopilot lock on and the plane
flying it self 155mph IAS and 170mph TAS this at between 2950-3000 rpm...
At first this is not any better than the old demo....but we have the same
prop 62 FK 58...and at the same REVs it should go the same speed..and it
does....the difference is a whole lot a throttle left to go! The old demo
323AL would turn that prop to 3100revs... @ 5k WOT....the new demo will turn
the same prop @ 5k WOT to well above 3300 revs...there is the difference,
the ability to run maybe 2" or better more pitch in the prop. Which in turn
should give better speed. But heres the real dilemma, the prop will still
get 170TAS which is good, but it also turns up more REVs at WOT for takeoff,
the ground roll is shorter the climb rate is quicker, so I think this might
be still the best choice...but if you don't care about runways lengths and
you want a bit more speed I think a 62fk60 may be the answer.
Other wise it is performing as expected, the new trim system is as it should
be and works great....no more bungees. This aircraft came in @ 823lbs empty,
speed kit , interior, dual EFIS, auto pilot, garmin Radio and TXP.....
The 30 gallons of fuel is proving to be a nice addition. If you figure
132knts TAS @ 4.2 GPH economy cruise That's 6.5 hours with reserve, 858 nm
no wind, and about 31.4 mpg....that make owning a Honda sound boring don't
it!...Oh and did I mention we won best Composite homebuilt at Sun N Fun.....
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Nick or Mark, Congrats on the award! You guys do good work and are conti
nuing to evolve the project.Could you pass along to Pete that he will be re
cieving a form about me in the mail at the businessaddress. I think it com
es unmarked and has a 10 question scantron inside. It is my security clear
ancepaperwork. I'm sure you know about these Mark.I had to put down the ti
me that I was self-employed, but working through (not at) Arion. It's not
an IRS audit or anything so don't freak out or throw it away. It'll just h
ave questions like, do you know this person, is he crazy, does he know any
of the Bin Laden family. If he could please fill that out and send it back
as soon as he gets it I would appreciate it. Also, are you guys possibly
going to be flying or working out back on Saturday May 3rd? I'd like to d
ropby in the morning and get a few pics and see you guys for a few. Of cou
rse a short flight in the new demo would be great too! ;-) Thanks, Brian
W.
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I will be here finishing up some transition training with a customer so yep
I will be around.
Nick
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From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Brian
Whittingham
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 4:08 PM
Subject: Lightning-List: Nick or Mark
Nick or Mark,
Congrats on the award! You guys do good work and are continuing to
evolve the project.
Could you pass along to Pete that he will be recieving a form about me in
the mail at the business
address. I think it comes unmarked and has a 10 question scantron inside.
It is my security clearance
paperwork. I'm sure you know about these Mark.
I had to put down the time that I was self-employed, but working through
(not at) Arion. It's not an IRS
audit or anything so don't freak out or throw it away. It'll just have
questions like, do you know this
person, is he crazy, does he know any of the Bin Laden family. If he could
please fill that out and send
it back as soon as he gets it I would appreciate it.
Also, are you guys possibly going to be flying or working out back on
Saturday May 3rd? I'd like to drop
by in the morning and get a few pics and see you guys for a few. Of course
a short flight in the new demo
would be great too! ;-) Thanks, Brian W.
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Hi Clive wanted to know if you started to fly the esqual yet let me know how its
going. I have 175hrs now. Allan
I use some stuff called PBC, PolyButylCuprosil, or commonly known as
Coppergrease, great for stemming corrosion and to aid stripping down
anything after a period of time. PBC, if you can get it, is entirely
synthetic so it doesn't dry out like Coppergrease does.
CJ
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Colin J.
Kennedy
Sent: 20 April 2008 15:30
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
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href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com
href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c
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