---------------------------------------------------------- Lightning-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 12/03/08: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 09:14 AM - Re: Engine idle speed set too low (EAFerguson@aol.com) 2. 09:34 AM - Re: Engine idle speed set too low (Mark Stauffer) 3. 10:44 AM - Re: Engine idle speed set too low (Jim Langley) 4. 03:36 PM - Re: elevator trim tab (selwyn) 5. 05:42 PM - Got my pants on... (Jim Langley) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 09:14:11 AM PST US From: EAFerguson@aol.com Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Engine idle speed set too low In a message dated 12/2/2008 12:41:45 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, mark@flylightning.net writes: Attached is a picture of our idle stop set screw. It's the same set screw (AKA swivel stop) that we use in the throttle arm. Hopefully a picture is better than me trying to type a 1000 words. Mark, Good pix, thanks. But give me a little more guidance on what this swivel stop device is and where to get one. Also, it looks like the throttle cable has to be disconnected for the installation. Is that correct? Or does this clip on? Earl **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:34:14 AM PST US From: "Mark Stauffer" Subject: RE: Lightning-List: Engine idle speed set too low Hi Earl, The swivel stop device is the exact same thing that you should have on your throttle now. I can mail one out to you if you'd like. Or, if you have a local hobby store that sells models you can get a collar with a set screw like the one in the link Jim sent. That would probably be cheaper and quicker. No, it does not clip on. You'll have to loosen the set screw in the swivel stop on the throttle arm and pull the throttle cable back. Slide the collar or swivel stop onto your cable and then slide the throttle cable back through the swivel stop on the throttle arm. At this point we're talking about two swivel stops - one on the cable and one in the throttle arm. Hope this helps! Mark -----Original Message----- From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of EAFerguson@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 11:15 AM To: lightning-list@matronics.com Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Engine idle speed set too low In a message dated 12/2/2008 12:41:45 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, mark@flylightning.net writes: Attached is a picture of our idle stop set screw. It's the same set screw (AKA swivel stop) that we use in the throttle arm. Hopefully a picture is better than me trying to type a 1000 words. Mark, Good pix, thanks. But give me a little more guidance on what this swivel stop device is and where to get one. Also, it looks like the throttle cable has to be disconnected for the installation. Is that correct? Or does this clip on? Earl ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 10:44:03 AM PST US From: "Jim Langley" Subject: RE: Lightning-List: Engine idle speed set too low The wheel collar that you can pick up from just about any local hobby shop should be for a 1/8" axle. Nick told me that this is what Linda used very successfully. If you are a bit of a gorilla, (like me), you could put two collars on to assure that you do not pull the collars loose. Also, they tighten down on the cable with a small hex set screw. I would recommend that you use a little red loctite on the set screw to keep it from coming out and taking a ling dive while you're flying. This is what we do for RC. Very easy to get it back out with a little heat. Jim! From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Mark Stauffer Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 12:33 PM Subject: RE: Lightning-List: Engine idle speed set too low Hi Earl, The swivel stop device is the exact same thing that you should have on your throttle now. I can mail one out to you if you'd like. Or, if you have a local hobby store that sells models you can get a collar with a set screw like the one in the link Jim sent. That would probably be cheaper and quicker. No, it does not clip on. You'll have to loosen the set screw in the swivel stop on the throttle arm and pull the throttle cable back. Slide the collar or swivel stop onto your cable and then slide the throttle cable back through the swivel stop on the throttle arm. At this point we're talking about two swivel stops - one on the cable and one in the throttle arm. Hope this helps! Mark -----Original Message----- From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of EAFerguson@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 11:15 AM Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Engine idle speed set too low In a message dated 12/2/2008 12:41:45 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, mark@flylightning.net writes: Attached is a picture of our idle stop set screw. It's the same set screw (AKA swivel stop) that we use in the throttle arm. Hopefully a picture is better than me trying to type a 1000 words. Mark, Good pix, thanks. But give me a little more guidance on what this swivel stop device is and where to get one. Also, it looks like the throttle cable has to be disconnected for the installation. Is that correct? Or does this clip on? Earl _____ Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/chref "http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Lightning-List">http://www.matronics.com /Navigator?Lightning-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 03:36:05 PM PST US Subject: Lightning-List: Re: elevator trim tab From: "selwyn" Mine is 51.2 sq inches. I arrived at that by keeping the 20" width and increasing the depth to 65mm from the factory 50. (Sorry about the mixed units, I normally work in mm but I grew up with inches and this project has got me back to working in both.) I increased the depth in part to compensate for the shorter moment arm of the tab when inset and partly to get hopefully a bit more effectiveness. I don't like the idea of not being able to trim the plane in approach configuration. I have not flown yet. If anyone is interested in how I did it my build log is http://www.recreationalflying.com.au/forum/blogs/seal/ -------- Cheers, Selwyn Kit 66 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=217547#217547 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 05:42:15 PM PST US From: "Jim Langley" Subject: Lightning-List: Got my pants on... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.