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1. 08:52 AM - Re: Re: Happy holidays (nick otterback)
2. 09:04 AM - Re: Re: Happy holidays (IFLYSMODEL@AOL.COM)
3. 03:46 PM - January 2009 Lightning Newsletter (N1BZRich@AOL.COM)
4. 05:10 PM - Re: IVO first flight (IFLYSMODEL@aol.com)
5. 05:16 PM - Re: Re: Happy holidays (Wayne Lenox)
6. 05:36 PM - Re: January 2009 Lightning Newsletter (Mark Rottler)
7. 06:46 PM - Latest Newsletter (Jim Langley)
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Subject: | Re: Happy holidays |
Hey bill and the group;
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Its 2 degrees and the wind chill is well below zero here in wisconsin...i t
hink my truck is frozen shut but have no ambition to go out and check...hop
e you all have a great end of the year and see you back in the shop on the
5th of jauary.
-
Nick
--- On Thu, 12/25/08, Bill Strahan <bill@gdsx.com> wrote:
From: Bill Strahan <bill@gdsx.com>
Subject: Lightning-List: Re: Happy holidays
<bill@gdsx.com>
Happy holidays, and thanks to the guys and gals at Arion for making more th
an a
few dreams come true in 2008. Here's to many more in 2009!
-Bill Strahan
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Subject: | Re: Happy holidays |
Likewise.
Lynn Nelsen
In a message dated 12/29/2008 11:53:34 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
vettin74@yahoo.com writes:
Hey bill and the group;
Its 2 degrees and the wind chill is well below zero here in wisconsin...i
think my truck is frozen shut but have no ambition to go out and check...hope
you all have a great end of the year and see you back in the shop on the 5th
of jauary.
Nick
--- On Thu, 12/25/08, Bill Strahan <bill@gdsx.com> wrote:
From: Bill Strahan <bill@gdsx.com>
Subject: Lightning-List: Re: Happy holidays
<bill@gdsx.com>
Happy holidays, and thanks to the guys and gals at Arion for making more than
a
few dreams come true in 2008. Here's to many more in 2009!
-Bill Strahan
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Subject: | January 2009 Lightning Newsletter |
All Lightning list members,
The January Lightning Newsletter is now posted at the Arion Lightning
web site (_http://www.flylightning.net/Newsletters.htm_
(http://www.flylightning.net/Newsletters.htm) ).
It will also be up at Jim Langley's web site this evening
(_http://www.jimslightning.com/html/newsletters.html_
(http://www.jimslightning.com/html/newsletters.html) ).
As usual, I am requesting any and all feed back in order to improve the
enjoyment and usefulness of the newsletter to the Lightning community. Along
that line I am including a short survey about the newsletter and the past
years editions at the bottom of this message. Just copy and past it (with your
thoughts) in an email to me so that I can start working on possible
improvements. Yes, this is an attempt to get more feedback from you on whether
the
newsletter is really worth the effort that goes into putting it out each
month. So hopefully this "cut and past" effort will be easier for you to respond
for my request for inputs and suggestions.
I am also once again suggesting that you print out an extra copy or two
to share with other aviation enthusiast and your EAA chapter; or just leave a
few copies at your local airport lounge. That is an easy way to get the
word out about this fine aircraft.
I hope everyone had a great holiday season and will have a wonderful new
year.
Blue Skies,
Buz
PS: That's Buz with one "Z"; I use the Biblical spelling. If you do
happen to use 2 "Zs", just remember the second "Z" is silent.
PSS: Newsletter Survey - please send directly to me at: _n1bzrich@aol.com_
(mailto:n1bzrich@aol.com)
- Of the 11 issues that have been published so far, my favorite lead article
or type of lead article so far has been
- Please make suggestions for future lead articles.
____________________________________________.
- Note: One of my favorites was Dick Clevenger's "travel log".
- Currently each issue is normally divided into the following sections: Lead
article, News from the factory, News from the dealers, News from builders
and flyers, Feedback from readers, Up coming events, Technical Tips, Skunk Works
info, Other information, and Final thoughts. Questions - What other
section should be included?
_____________________________________________________________________________.
- What section is the most useful and/or enjoyable?
__________________________________________.
- It the "Lightning of the Month" selection and photo a good thing?
______________________________ .
- What about the past "Centerfold of the Month"? Your thoughts
________________________________.
- Would you be willing to submit an article or story in the future?
________________________________.
- Almost any subject or topic is OK, but Lightning related would probably
be best, but not mandantory.
- Other thoughts and suggestions
_________________________________________________________.
- Remember, I want any feedback, good or bad, and any inputs for future
issues. That is the only way this newsletter is going to keep being published
and be useful to the group. Remember the newsletter should be helpful and
enjoyable to current, future, and potential builders and flyers. I need your
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Subject: | Re: IVO first flight |
Hey Doug: We have not heard any more about this great propeller. Is it still
working OK, or has it been removed from service? How about some more data??
Lynn Nelsen
In a message dated 11/14/2008 10:04:53 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
Kayberg@AOL.COM writes:
Sorry, but I gotta be a little fuzzy on the details. It was just two short
flights by two different people. The airspeed had just been changed because
it "indicated a little low" but the new one "indicates a little high". The
speed runs were in level flight but the optimum prop settings had not be
reached. 175 mph is perhaps the fastest this airframe had gone...and it has had
a couple of Sensnich props on it before. Altitude for the runs was about
1500 feet. It was a cool day, so probably close to sea level.
The pitch adjust worked fine. When you lowered the nose after the climbout,
the rpms went past 3300 easily and the pitch adjust dropped it to ???? .
Tweeking is needed because it would not turn more than 2350 static. The owner
is looking for more thrust on takeoff and more speed at the top. The
consensus of the test pilots was, "that is the fastest that airplane has ever
gone"
...both the level passes and the obligitory dive to high speed down the
runway were fast.
I dont know the cost of the IVO, since that was not in my department, but it
is close to the cost of the ground adjust Senny. More than a fixed pitch,
but not by a lot.
the other thing was cooling. Even with no spinner (fitting one will be a
bitch) it ran cooler than usual. Of course it was a cool day, but cooling
seemed better. The IVO has good pitch to the blades close to the air inlets.
Again, I would caution those out there in radio land to wait until more
testing is done. And dont plan on it being real scientific. In my mind, we
need to see how the prop stands the pulses. However, the consensus was that
this is the smoothest prop yet, so it cant all be bad. the IVO needs to be
retorqued ever hour or so during the first 10 hours of running. The blades
"settle in" to the grip on the hub plates and it is very important that those
not get loose.
There is some plan afoot to remove one blade and try it as a two blade
(easily done with an IVO)
Keep in mind this project is assisted by the Green Landings technical staff,
but not under their direct control.
Doug
In a message dated 11/13/2008 9:23:33 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
N1BZRich@aol.com writes:
Doug,
How about some clarification of what you mean by "a top of 175". Is
that MHP or Knots? And what is "low altitude"? And since you said low
altitude, I assume you are talking indicated airspeed. Are we talking wide open
throttle? And are we talking about a "pass down the runway" (I seem to remember
you guys are about 500 AGL)? And if so, what was the rpm at WOT? Were you
able to adjust the pitch in flight to get the engine to be WOT at 3300 rpm?
With the fixed pitch I am now using I can see just over 200 MPH (pulling
back the throttle to keep from going over 3300 rpm) on a high speed pass
down the runway, but remember I am basically at sea level. At 5000', (again
pulling back the throttle to stay at 3300) it shows 185 to 187 MPH true.
Also what is the going price for the in-flight adjustable IVO? Does it
still have those narrow cord blades?
How is the Cub project coming along? And remember, you are invited to come
here to fly my Cub.
Blue Skies,
Buz
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Subject: | Re: Happy holidays |
Nick
Should be 72 degrees in Gila Bend, AZ tomorrow. Time to go fly!!
Wayne
N123WL
-- nick otterback <vettin74@yahoo.com> wrote:
Hey bill and the group; Its 2 degrees and the wind chill is well below z
ero here in wisconsin...i think my truck is frozen shut but have no ambi
tion to go out and check...hope you all have a great end of the year and
see you back in the shop on the 5th of jauary. Nick
--- On Thu, 12/25/08, Bill Strahan <bill@gdsx.com> wrote:
From: Bill Strahan <bill@gdsx.com>
Subject: Lightning-List: Re: Happy holidays
holidays, and thanks to the guys and gals at Arion for making more than
afew dreams come true in 2008. Here's to many more in 2009!-Bill Strah
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Subject: | Re: January 2009 Lightning Newsletter |
Hello Buz,
1. "Bear Builds a Lightning" Honorable Mention: "The 51% Rule"
2. A "build" article from one of the home (not assisted) builders.
3. None that I can think of.
4. Lead story, technical tips
5. Yes, keep the "Lightning of the Month." Pin-ups are *always* a good
thing. :-)
6. Again, pin-ups are all good.
7. If I ever get enough money to buy a kit, sure!
8. Keep up the great work!
PS. I know most people are just enjoying flying their Lightning. However,
there are others (like Earl) who are probably doing things that most other
folks find cool (or just unusual). I'm sure it is very difficult to find
these activities and even more difficult to get someone to take the time to
write them up. However, more articles about cool/unusual uses of the
Lightning would be wonderful too.
Thanks again for all of your hard work,
Mark.
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Subject: | Latest Newsletter |
Ok, the latest is up at the following address.
http://www.jimslightning.com/html/newsletters.html
I also reformatted the table which was causing some problems. If you can
not see the latest, then refresh your page.
As always, thanks Buz, Linda and everyone else who contributed to the
newletter.
Jim!
www.jimslightning.com
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