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1. 05:41 AM - Re: att. Nick ESQUAL UPDATE (James, Clive R)
2. 09:52 AM - Transition to my Lightning? (Jim Langley)
3. 12:01 PM - Re: Transition to my Lightning? (N1BZRich@aol.com)
4. 12:24 PM - Re: Transition to my Lightning? (Jim Langley)
5. 12:33 PM - Re: Transition to my Lightning? (n5pb@aol.com)
6. 01:31 PM - Re: Transition to my Lightning? (James, Clive R)
7. 02:15 PM - Re: Transition to my Lightning? (Jim Langley)
8. 06:47 PM - Re: Transition to my Lightning? (GARY PENNINGTON)
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Subject: | att. Nick ESQUAL UPDATE |
Spoke too soon when I said great service with my trim kit. Two weeks now
and no sign of any parts, not even debited my card. In the mean time my
exemption days are burning away. I have only two weeks left now.
I've been working on the oil cooling issue and after fitting and exit
baffle the temperature is under control until I exceed 2800. Going to
duct some air to the cooler now to increase the delta in temperatures.
The air the cooler is seeing has already been well warmed by the engine.
Head temperatures are fine with the addition of the cowling exit baffle
as fitted and recommended by Dave McCorquodale, nice one Dave!
I've fitted a pair of capacitors and a ferrite bead to the old Falcon
turn and bank power supply and that's sorted the radio problem. Still
having issues with my local ATC and my mode S transponder. They did a
check with an approaching airliner and he was getting steady readings on
his TCAS so maybe the problem isn't mine. I am getting ticking from the
TXP on the radio, not load, I ran the antenna cables together which is
apparently the cause so a re route needed to stop the pick up.
General performance of the Esqual is good but it's suffering from lack
of fairings and spats, the real joy is to swing it about the air,
compared to my Jabiru it's a different world!
Going to take the plane to the LAA next week in it's current form (fixed
trim tabs) to prove the stability is OK and hopefully move forward with
the potential UK permit. Fingers crossed!
Regards, Clive
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[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tex
Mantell
Sent: 18 July 2008 20:19
Subject: Lightning-List: att. Nick
Nick, the horn arrived just as I was carring the evevator out to the
plane. Great timing.Thanks again for the fast service, see you all at
osk. Tex
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Subject: | Transition to my Lightning? |
Just thought I would share some thoughts with you guys and gals about where
I am in my build-fly cycle with N730AL.
First of all, I am probably one of the least experienced, (licensed) pilots
flying the Lightning, (perhaps fewest number of hours). Considering this, I
wanted to go about transitioning into my aircraft in a logical common-sense
way to assure the safety of my aircraft, plus my rear-end! I thought about
my build experience and could see a few potential problems.
(Problem 1)
I am the type of builder that works a 45+ hour week in a highly stressful
job, involved with my family, is active in my EAA chapter, likes to go
camping, flying, ride my motorcycle, fishing, etc et..
If you ever heard someone say, "I have too many things on my plate", this
was a description of me during my build time. What time was left for
anything else?
(Problem 2)
I spent a lot of time and money getting my private pilot's license, then
started building;
Because of this, the money that I would normally budget for aircraft rental
kind of went by the way side, and guess what suffered?
(Problem 3)
As I got closer to completing my build, my excitement grew, (naturally), and
I wanted to get into the air fast; (who wouldn't?)
You know how a chain of seemingly small events can translate into a nasty
situation? If you look at any one of the problems individually, it doesn't
seem like something that would be insurmountable, but when you look at all
three, you can see potential for a bad ending to an otherwise great
experience.
(Problem 1)
The bottom line is that for me, building and trying to keep some semblance
of a normal family life while building an airplane in West Virginia was a
very difficult thing to do. Without the understanding of my dear wife, I
would not have made it through this time and still have a marriage. I said
this first because it is what is the most important thing in my life; (yes,
even over my Lightning!). So, during the build, I had to figure out how to
balance my family time with my building time and my flying time. Guess what
suffered the most?
(Problem 2)
Unless you are fairly wealthy, renting aircraft time to practice flying and
building a composite aircraft creates some obstacles. Again, something
suffers and IT'S NOT GOING TO BE MY LIGHTNING! (I guess you get the point.)
The other thing is that if you are going to hangar your airplane, and insure
it for hull damage, (who wouldn't?), this will add to the list of things to
save for so you can get your bird up and flying. Because of a VERY long
waiting list, I have had to carry an empty hangar for 6 months, just to get
one! All of this adds to the cost of future ownership, so guess what
suffered the most?
(Problem 3)
For me, I wanted to take my time building, but as I got closer to
completion, I started to get very excited about the day when my Lightning
would be declared "airworthy", and I would actually get to fly my baby. I
don't know about you, but I know if I allow my excitement develop into
impatience; I can end of making poorly thought out decisions. I have been
burned in the past with purchases, but this is different than buying a
laptop, or a new TV. My life depends on me taking my time and thinking
clearly!
So, here is my approach to transitioning into my Lightning.
The biggest issue that I see is the lack of continuous flying during my
build time. This will make you rusty; not a good thing. The other thing
for me was even being able to get some rental time in a similar type of
aircraft, low wing, stick and rudder, nimble. I had a few less than
desirable options at the local airports, so I tried to get air time when I
could afford it. This in my opinion was not enough for me to be comfortable
in my Lightning, however, Arion offers 3 hours transition time to buyers of
the Lightning kit. After N730AL passed its inspection, I bought an airline
ticket and hopped down to SYI for some seat time with Nick. You know, you
really have got to like someone to fly all day in a clear cockpit low wing
in 93 degree heat!
The first time I took off in the Lightning, I could plainly see how
different it was than what I had been sparingly flying. The response of the
airplane is much lighter on the sticks and more responsive. This is
amplified on any airplane during takeoff and landing which I had not done
during my previous demo flights. Even though I spent some minimal time in a
stick and rudder Sportstar, the feel was totally different with the big
Hershey bar wing, and very little rudder input needed. The important thing
was that Nick was in the cockpit and able to help us avoid any nasty
situations, while guiding me through procedures in the Lightning; Starting
the engine, flight systems, taxi, take off, climbs, turns and banks, slow
flight, stall recovery, pattern work, approaches, go around, and landings.
My comfort level with the Lightning increased dramatically over the course
of the day. I felt like I came away with something that will make me a
safer Lightning pilot.
Step two will be to continue to practice at a field with a nice long runway.
Lancaster has two big paved runways (7000' x 150') and (4100' x 100'). This
will give me a fair amount of room in case I should make a mistake, and keep
me close to home for a while.
Step three will be, as I feel more comfortable with the airplane to visit
other airports with different runway configurations, (and restaurants).
Jim!
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Subject: | Re: Transition to my Lightning? |
Jim,
Good email. You may be a low time / experience pilot, but your thinking
and transition plan are "right on target". Your time with Nick should
prepare you for your first flight in your "jet". I would much rather see someone
with your perspective on transitioning to a new aircraft than someone who
thinks they can "handle anything" just because they have logged some "large"
amount of time. I have seem 20,000 hour airline pilots (19,500 hours of auto
pilot) who I would not let fly my Cub. I have also seen 20 hour student pilots
that could fly the Cub like they were born in it. The point being that
flying time or experience alone does not necessarily make a good or safe pilot,
but having the correct attitude about being ready to "learn" new things are
the key. So, keep up the good work.
Blue Skies,
Buz
PS: It is a beautiful afternoon in Oshkosh. Things were kind of slow, so
turned on the computer to do some e-mails. I am sitting here under a tree,
looking at a few airplanes in the pattern. I will buy a beer for the first
Lightning to land here. Heck, I will buy a beer for every Lightning that flies
into OSH for the show this year. Life is good.
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Subject: | Transition to my Lightning? |
Thanks Buz:
I seem to remember this question on my FAA exam, (although the answers may
have been different)
What is the antidote when a pilot has the hazardous attitude of
`Invulnerability`?
A) Have someone shoot you in the head so you can't harm anyone else.
B) Take a step back and look at how stupid you are being.
C) Attend the next "Idiots Anonymous" meeting and say; "Hello, my name is
(.) I'm am an idiot"
I like "B".
PSS: I'm pretty jealous right now with you sitting under a tree at OSH, you
lucky dog you.
From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
N1BZRich@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 2:58 PM
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Transition to my Lightning?
Jim,
Good email. You may be a low time / experience pilot, but your thinking
and transition plan are "right on target". Your time with Nick should
prepare you for your first flight in your "jet". I would much rather see
someone with your perspective on transitioning to a new aircraft than
someone who thinks they can "handle anything" just because they have logged
some "large" amount of time. I have seem 20,000 hour airline pilots (19,500
hours of auto pilot) who I would not let fly my Cub. I have also seen 20
hour student pilots that could fly the Cub like they were born in it. The
point being that flying time or experience alone does not necessarily make a
good or safe pilot, but having the correct attitude about being ready to
"learn" new things are the key. So, keep up the good work.
Blue Skies,
Buz
PS: It is a beautiful afternoon in Oshkosh. Things were kind of slow, so
turned on the computer to do some e-mails. I am sitting here under a tree,
looking at a few airplanes in the pattern. I will buy a beer for the first
Lightning to land here. Heck, I will buy a beer for every Lightning that
flies into OSH for the show this year. Life is good.
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Subject: | Re: Transition to my Lightning? |
Jim,
Nice transition approach.? I've been flying a Zodiac which will have similiar avionics;
low wing and bubble canopy, but it's a lot slower than the Lightning.?
I will be building mine at SYI and will definitely run Nick through the paces
during my check out....
Buz, I won't be able to be at OSH this year, but I'll take you up on your beer
offer after my first flight in MY Lightning...
Bear
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From: N1BZRich@aol.com
Sent: Sat, 19 Jul 2008 2:58 pm
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Transition to my Lightning?
Jim,
????Good email.? You may be a low time / experience pilot, but your thinking and
transition plan are "right on target".? Your time with Nick should prepare you
for your first flight in your "jet".? I would much rather see someone with
your perspective on transitioning to a new aircraft than someone who thinks they
can "handle anything" just because they have logged some "large" amount of
time.? I have seem 20,000 hour airline pilots (19,500 hours of auto pilot) who
I would not let fly my Cub.? I have also seen 20 hour student pilots that could
fly the Cub like they were born in it.? The point being that flying time or
experience alone does not necessarily make a good or safe pilot, but having the
correct attitude about being ready to "learn" new?things are the key.? So,
keep up the good work.?
Blue Skies,
Buz
?
PS:? It is a beautiful afternoon in Oshkosh.? Things were kind of slow, so turned
on the computer to do some e-mails.? I am sitting here under a tree, looking
at a few airplanes in the pattern.? I?will buy a beer for the first Lightning
to land here.? Heck, I will buy a beer for every Lightning that flies into OSH
for the show this year.? Life is good.?
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Subject: | Transition to my Lightning? |
Some good sense here Jim, thanks for sharing it with us.
I sat looking at my plane (once it was at the airfield) many times
thinking I should just give it a quick blast. I've been flying the
Jabiru regularly and have 1600 hrs over 15 years. Even the test pilot
felt I could shake myself down without him sat next to me. He felt I'd
be fine if I just felt it out myself. I had 3 dodgy landings with him
and the coaching from the right seat stopped me from making a poor
situation worse, the next 4 sorted it and I was solo. I waited till I
had the right weather and the right frame of mind and I had an enjoyable
accompanied hour and a half and I was away.
With flying we all have the 'right pace' which helps us learn quickly,
go too fast and we learn nothing, even go backwards. Thankfully I
stopped myself from trying to learn too fast with the flying side of my
project, and believe me after 4 years I'd make your keenness look like
indifference!
Enjoy all the stages. Slow as they may seem, the end result will be so
much sweeter.
The weather in the UK remains the worst 'summer' I've ever had the
misfortune to witness. 3 weeks off and the forecast is as it's been for
months. Again this weekend it's too blustery to go anywhere. Still I can
work on the Esqual....
I should have got that ticket and had a beer with Buz.
CJ
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim
Langley
Sent: 19 July 2008 17:49
Subject: Lightning-List: Transition to my Lightning?
Just thought I would share some thoughts with you guys and gals about
where I am in my build-fly cycle with N730AL.
First of all, I am probably one of the least experienced, (licensed)
pilots flying the Lightning, (perhaps fewest number of hours).
Considering this, I wanted to go about transitioning into my aircraft in
a logical common-sense way to assure the safety of my aircraft, plus my
rear-end! I thought about my build experience and could see a few
potential problems.
(Problem 1)
I am the type of builder that works a 45+ hour week in a highly
stressful job, involved with my family, is active in my EAA chapter,
likes to go camping, flying, ride my motorcycle, fishing, etc et....
If you ever heard someone say, "I have too many things on my plate",
this was a description of me during my build time. What time was left
for anything else?
(Problem 2)
I spent a lot of time and money getting my private pilot's license, then
started building;
Because of this, the money that I would normally budget for aircraft
rental kind of went by the way side, and guess what suffered?
(Problem 3)
As I got closer to completing my build, my excitement grew, (naturally),
and I wanted to get into the air fast; (who wouldn't?)
You know how a chain of seemingly small events can translate into a
nasty situation? If you look at any one of the problems individually,
it doesn't seem like something that would be insurmountable, but when
you look at all three, you can see potential for a bad ending to an
otherwise great experience.
(Problem 1)
The bottom line is that for me, building and trying to keep some
semblance of a normal family life while building an airplane in West
Virginia was a very difficult thing to do. Without the understanding of
my dear wife, I would not have made it through this time and still have
a marriage. I said this first because it is what is the most important
thing in my life; (yes, even over my Lightning!). So, during the build,
I had to figure out how to balance my family time with my building time
and my flying time. Guess what suffered the most?
(Problem 2)
Unless you are fairly wealthy, renting aircraft time to practice flying
and building a composite aircraft creates some obstacles. Again,
something suffers and IT'S NOT GOING TO BE MY LIGHTNING! (I guess you
get the point...) The other thing is that if you are going to hangar
your airplane, and insure it for hull damage, (who wouldn't?), this will
add to the list of things to save for so you can get your bird up and
flying. Because of a VERY long waiting list, I have had to carry an
empty hangar for 6 months, just to get one! All of this adds to the
cost of future ownership, so guess what suffered the most?
(Problem 3)
For me, I wanted to take my time building, but as I got closer to
completion, I started to get very excited about the day when my
Lightning would be declared "airworthy", and I would actually get to fly
my baby. I don't know about you, but I know if I allow my excitement
develop into impatience; I can end of making poorly thought out
decisions. I have been burned in the past with purchases, but this is
different than buying a laptop, or a new TV. My life depends on me
taking my time and thinking clearly!
So, here is my approach to transitioning into my Lightning.
The biggest issue that I see is the lack of continuous flying during my
build time. This will make you rusty; not a good thing... The other
thing for me was even being able to get some rental time in a similar
type of aircraft, low wing, stick and rudder, nimble. I had a few less
than desirable options at the local airports, so I tried to get air time
when I could afford it. This in my opinion was not enough for me to be
comfortable in my Lightning, however, Arion offers 3 hours transition
time to buyers of the Lightning kit. After N730AL passed its
inspection, I bought an airline ticket and hopped down to SYI for some
seat time with Nick. You know, you really have got to like someone to
fly all day in a clear cockpit low wing in 93 degree heat!
The first time I took off in the Lightning, I could plainly see how
different it was than what I had been sparingly flying. The response of
the airplane is much lighter on the sticks and more responsive. This is
amplified on any airplane during takeoff and landing which I had not
done during my previous demo flights. Even though I spent some minimal
time in a stick and rudder Sportstar, the feel was totally different
with the big Hershey bar wing, and very little rudder input needed. The
important thing was that Nick was in the cockpit and able to help us
avoid any nasty situations, while guiding me through procedures in the
Lightning; Starting the engine, flight systems, taxi, take off, climbs,
turns and banks, slow flight, stall recovery, pattern work, approaches,
go around, and landings.
My comfort level with the Lightning increased dramatically over the
course of the day. I felt like I came away with something that will
make me a safer Lightning pilot.
Step two will be to continue to practice at a field with a nice long
runway. Lancaster has two big paved runways (7000' x 150') and (4100' x
100'). This will give me a fair amount of room in case I should make a
mistake, and keep me close to home for a while.
Step three will be, as I feel more comfortable with the airplane to
visit other airports with different runway configurations, (and
restaurants).
Jim!
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Subject: | Transition to my Lightning? |
(grin...)
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[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of James, Clive
R
Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 4:28 PM
Subject: RE: Lightning-List: Transition to my Lightning?
I should have got that ticket and had a beer with Buz.
CJ
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Subject: | Re: Transition to my Lightning? |
Hello Jim
How very well put!
Gary Pennington
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Langley<mailto:pequeajim@gmail.com>
To: lightning-list@matronics.com<mailto:lightning-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 9:49 AM
Subject: Lightning-List: Transition to my Lightning?
Just thought I would share some thoughts with you guys and gals about
where I am in my build-fly cycle with N730AL.
First of all, I am probably one of the least experienced, (licensed)
pilots flying the Lightning, (perhaps fewest number of hours).
Considering this, I wanted to go about transitioning into my aircraft in
a logical common-sense way to assure the safety of my aircraft, plus my
rear-end! I thought about my build experience and could see a few
potential problems.
(Problem 1)
I am the type of builder that works a 45+ hour week in a highly
stressful job, involved with my family, is active in my EAA chapter,
likes to go camping, flying, ride my motorcycle, fishing, etc et..
If you ever heard someone say, "I have too many things on my plate",
this was a description of me during my build time. What time was left
for anything else?
(Problem 2)
I spent a lot of time and money getting my private pilot's license,
then started building;
Because of this, the money that I would normally budget for aircraft
rental kind of went by the way side, and guess what suffered?
(Problem 3)
As I got closer to completing my build, my excitement grew,
(naturally), and I wanted to get into the air fast; (who wouldn't?)
You know how a chain of seemingly small events can translate into a
nasty situation? If you look at any one of the problems individually,
it doesn't seem like something that would be insurmountable, but when
you look at all three, you can see potential for a bad ending to an
otherwise great experience.
(Problem 1)
The bottom line is that for me, building and trying to keep some
semblance of a normal family life while building an airplane in West
Virginia was a very difficult thing to do. Without the understanding of
my dear wife, I would not have made it through this time and still have
a marriage. I said this first because it is what is the most important
thing in my life; (yes, even over my Lightning!). So, during the build,
I had to figure out how to balance my family time with my building time
and my flying time. Guess what suffered the most?
(Problem 2)
Unless you are fairly wealthy, renting aircraft time to practice
flying and building a composite aircraft creates some obstacles. Again,
something suffers and IT'S NOT GOING TO BE MY LIGHTNING! (I guess you
get the point.) The other thing is that if you are going to hangar your
airplane, and insure it for hull damage, (who wouldn't?), this will add
to the list of things to save for so you can get your bird up and
flying. Because of a VERY long waiting list, I have had to carry an
empty hangar for 6 months, just to get one! All of this adds to the
cost of future ownership, so guess what suffered the most?
(Problem 3)
For me, I wanted to take my time building, but as I got closer to
completion, I started to get very excited about the day when my
Lightning would be declared "airworthy", and I would actually get to fly
my baby. I don't know about you, but I know if I allow my excitement
develop into impatience; I can end of making poorly thought out
decisions. I have been burned in the past with purchases, but this is
different than buying a laptop, or a new TV. My life depends on me
taking my time and thinking clearly!
So, here is my approach to transitioning into my Lightning.
The biggest issue that I see is the lack of continuous flying during
my build time. This will make you rusty; not a good thing. The other
thing for me was even being able to get some rental time in a similar
type of aircraft, low wing, stick and rudder, nimble. I had a few less
than desirable options at the local airports, so I tried to get air time
when I could afford it. This in my opinion was not enough for me to be
comfortable in my Lightning, however, Arion offers 3 hours transition
time to buyers of the Lightning kit. After N730AL passed its
inspection, I bought an airline ticket and hopped down to SYI for some
seat time with Nick. You know, you really have got to like someone to
fly all day in a clear cockpit low wing in 93 degree heat!
The first time I took off in the Lightning, I could plainly see how
different it was than what I had been sparingly flying. The response of
the airplane is much lighter on the sticks and more responsive. This is
amplified on any airplane during takeoff and landing which I had not
done during my previous demo flights. Even though I spent some minimal
time in a stick and rudder Sportstar, the feel was totally different
with the big Hershey bar wing, and very little rudder input needed. The
important thing was that Nick was in the cockpit and able to help us
avoid any nasty situations, while guiding me through procedures in the
Lightning; Starting the engine, flight systems, taxi, take off, climbs,
turns and banks, slow flight, stall recovery, pattern work, approaches,
go around, and landings.
My comfort level with the Lightning increased dramatically over the
course of the day. I felt like I came away with something that will
make me a safer Lightning pilot.
Step two will be to continue to practice at a field with a nice long
runway. Lancaster has two big paved runways (7000' x 150') and (4100' x
100'). This will give me a fair amount of room in case I should make a
mistake, and keep me close to home for a while.
Step three will be, as I feel more comfortable with the airplane to
visit other airports with different runway configurations, (and
restaurants).
Jim!
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