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1. 04:15 AM - Re: Wheel Shimmy (N1BZRich@AOL.COM)
2. 04:24 AM - Re: Wheel Shimmy (JOSEPH MATHIAS LINDA MATHIAS)
3. 05:03 AM - Wow - a Tailwind (N1BZRich@AOL.COM)
4. 06:04 PM - Re: Lightning Help (John Davis)
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| Subject: | Re: Wheel Shimmy |
Linda,
Great info - sounds like something for a future "technical tips" section
of the newsletter. Just one question, did you have them aired up to 35 psi?
See you Tuesday.
Buz
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| Subject: | Re: Wheel Shimmy |
Yes, Buz; all 3 tires were at 35 psi!
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From: N1BZRich@aol.com
To: lightning-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2008 7:15 AM
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Wheel Shimmy
Linda,
Great info - sounds like something for a future "technical tips"
section of the newsletter. Just one question, did you have them aired
up to 35 psi?
See you Tuesday.
Buz
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9/19/2008 3:54 PM
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| Subject: | Wow - a Tailwind |
All,
As most of you know I normally try to provide a "trip report" when I
make a somewhat lengthy cross country in 31BZ. My latest last Thursday had me
once again heading for Shelbyville, Tennessee - an early arrival for the
Second Annual Lightning Fly-In (I wanted to get a good parking space). Actually,
I am here early to help Nick with some flying duties - yes, tough duty, but
someone has to do it. We are finishing the Operational Testing and Evaluation
of the new wing tip extensions (Vx, Vy, best glide, etc.) and starting
preliminary flight testing for the future Special Light Sport Lightning. Plus
I
have also flown several demo flights for potential customers and will be doing
more of those this coming weekend during the fly-in.
The flight to SYI from N31BZ's home field in Williamsburg, Virginia
(JGG) is basically due west. I make a few heading changes to avoid some
restricted areas, but as you all know flying west normally means a headwind.
Some
past trips to SYI have been into headwinds up to 50 knots, but a more normal
west bound headwind this time of year would be around 20 knots. Well this trip
had a high pressure area north west of Tennessee that actually gave me about
an average of a 10 knot tailwind on the westerly headings. Wow.
Once again with fuel prices being up, I decided not to "set my hair on
fire" with the throttle way up there, so I used my technique of setting a fuel
flow and just accepting what ever speed that would give me. That technique
is generally my cross country mode, but I some times vary the rpm to adjust
the fuel flow if fuel quantity on arrival is going to be low. With the Grand
Rapids EFIS (built in GPS) and fuel flow system you always know how long it
is going to take to get to your destination and how much endurance you have
with your current fuel flow. Really a comfortable situation to know, for
example, that you will have well over an hours flying time after you arrive.
You
get the picture.
Here are the numbers for Thursday's trip. From taking the runway at JGG
for departure until turning off the runway at SYI, my average speed for the
entire trip was 169 mph. If you factor in the time to climb to 8,500 my
cruise speed was well over 170 mph. The trip had flight planned with a total
speed of 159 (from brake release to off the runway) so I had an average tailwind
of about 10 mph. Fuel burn for the trip turned out to average 5,8 gallons
per hour. For you car guys, that is over 27 miles per gallon for the entire
trip. If you take out the climb mileage, the mph would be over 30 for the
cruise portion of the trip. Overall - not too bad.
Hope to see many of you at the Lightning Fly-In. It is going to be a
great time- just like last year. There may be some surprises in store, so be
ready to have some fun.
Blue Skies,
Buz
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Thanks Buz I had that feeling when they left here on Wed afternoon. I have
a full weekend and will not be able to make it over for the fly in. Wish I
could but not sure my legs will allow me to get out of the bird once I get
in.
Warmest Regards
John Davis
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[mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
N1BZRich@aol.com
Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 8:44 PM
Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Lightning Help
John,
You probably have heard by now, but I think Carl and Pat have about
decided to build a Lightning so it will be exactly the airplane they want.
Yesterday when I got here they were looking at new Jabirus, a used Jabiru
and of course the Lightning kit as well as your airplane. Pete and Nick had
OKed me flying Carl over to fly your bird in the demo Lightning. When they
couldn't get you on the phone I took them both flying in the new demo plus
they sat down with Pete and Mark to discuss what it would take to make
several changes to your bird. I think the main things were the new wing tip
extensions, new panel "things" and wheel pants. Anyway, the plan was for me
to fly Carl over today, but this morning when they came in they had decided
to build their own Lightning. I actually think that is what Pat wanted to
do all along, and she must have convinced Carl that they should have it
exactly as they wanted it (paint, interior, instrument panel, everything
new, and they could get an FAA Repairman's certificate).
As I said in the previous message I will do what I can to help you out,
but I would have felt better if I knew that I was on your insurance just in
case there were engine problems or what ever. So if this type of thing
comes up again, just tell Falcon that they already have all the information
on me. Pete has me on his policy with Falcon so that I can fly any of his
airplanes (Lightnings and Jabiurs), plus, I have me Esqual insured with
Falcon (my Cub is insured with AVEMCO).
Any chance you will get over next Saturday for the second annual
Lightning Fly-IN? Hopefully there will be lots of potential Lighting
customers here and one of them might be interested in your "jet".
Blue Skies,
Buz
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