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1. 03:18 AM - Grove undercarriage leg (Scott MacIntyre)
2. 07:38 AM - Rick T - exhaust part (Tim Rupp)
3. 08:45 AM - Arplast PV50 Propeller (Kane, Thomas G \)
4. 03:27 PM - Re: Arplast PV50 Propeller (Brian Anderson)
5. 08:59 PM - Re: Arplast PV50 Propeller (Keith Palmer)
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| Subject: | Grove undercarriage leg |
Hi
Does anyone have a Grove leg available ? The repair of my composite
version has run into complications and I feel the Grove alternative is
the way to go.
Regards
Scott MacIntyre
23 Mellor Road
New Mills
Derbyshire
SK22 4DP
M: 07860 208432
E: scott@s-f-x.com
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| Subject: | Rick T - exhaust part |
Rick T.
Do you happen to have any spare curved sections of the exhaust system you
designed or an easy means of producing one? I developed a crack too near
the attaching flange to weld. I'll pursue having one built up locally
otherwise, but thought I'd check with you first.
Thanks,
Tim Rupp
RE/MAX Bastrop Area
87 Loop 150 W.
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 304-0029 cell
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| Subject: | Arplast PV50 Propeller |
Dear Brian,
I have a PV50 and also would like to receive any updates from Arplast. I a
lso am the only winner of the SUN 100 (2002) that did it with a PV50. My P
ulsar is not really fast because it was not built for speed. Rick does not
have a nose wheel and is still the fastest that I have seen. Jerry has su
ch a small nose wheel/pant and the Aero Design small nose wheel strut that
his Pulsar is also faster then mine. In the SUN 100 race in 2003 I was try
ing to catch Rick and averaged 160 mph from a dead stop over the 82 NM clos
ed course. Rick passed me before the first turn and won the under 125 hp c
lass with an average speed of 178 mph. I suspect that since I was second a
nd Rick passed me on the first leg that he was just cruising the last two l
egs.
Tom.
Tom Kane
407 Nob Hill Drive
Stafford, Virginia 22556
N17575, Pulsar XP, Rotax 912
540.752-1509 home
703.624-2833 mobile
703.845-2404 work
tkane@ida.org
From: Brian Anderson <briana@xtra.co.nz<mailto:briana@xtra.co.nz>>
lsar-list@matronics.com<mailto:pulsar-list@matronics.com>>
ist@matronics.com<mailto:pulsar-list@matronics.com>>
Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Propeller Choices
Hi Barry,
I received a brief reply overnight. Arplast now say that there is no limite
d life.
Laetitia, whom I have spoken to briefly in the past, provided some addition
al maintenance information. Unfortunately it is a .jpg copy and in French,
so it is not easy to translate automatically. As far as I can determine th
ere is nothing particularly new about the information, so provided we conti
nue to grease the bearings and lead screw it should all be OK.
I will send the .jpg information separately. Maybe your French language ski
lls are better than mine, so if you see anything useful perhaps you can adv
ise.
Brian.
On 23/10/2012, at 8:41 AM, Barry J Edwards <barryjedwards@lineone.net<mailt
o:barryjedwards@lineone.net>> wrote:
Hi Brian,
I=92d be interested to hear what Arplast have to say about maintenance of a
n =91old=92 PV50. Mine is getting on for 15 years old and must have around
600 hours on it now. No problems at all with it since all the early problem
s were ironed out (mine was a very early model) but it would be nice to hea
r what they have to say. The UK distributer closed down a few years ago so
there is no direct support (that I know of) in the UK.
Barry
G-XPXP Taildragger, 1040 hrs
From: Brian Anderson<mailto:briana@xtra.co.nz>
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 7:56 PM
Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Propellor Choices
:briana@xtra.co.nz>>
Hi Bill,
I also have the PV50. It's done about 460 hours now [12 years old] and I ha
ve been wondering about the life. I remember reading in some of the early A
rplast documentation [ - - very limited] that the nominal life was 500 hour
s. It's a great prop, and I agree about the performance improvements being
able to adjust the pitch in flight.
Some time ago I also had a motor failure. The motor just wouldn't start and
move in one direction. I talked to Arplast and they sold me an "improved"
motor. No troubles since. Each annual I open the prop hub, clean out any ha
rdened grease and re-grease. In fact I did that yesterday, and checked the
operation. All is OK. The new motor was supplied with the lead screw and be
aring. The old bearing was a bit rough and lumpy too. In the meantime I had
purchased a replacement bearing locally anyhow. It is a standard [metric]
size and was easy to find.
I can't imagine the lead screw stripping. It is fairly substantial.
I was about to write an email to Arplast to ask about the life, and any par
ticular maintenance that might be necessary. If I need to think about a new
prop I would still think seriously about the Arplast again.
Brian
On 23/10/2012, at 1:50 AM, Bill Landucci <bill.landucci@tds.net<mailto:bill
.landucci@tds.net>> wrote:
ailto:bill.landucci@tds.net>>
>
> Hello All,
>
> I've been flying N168TM (Pulsar III - 912ULS) for almost ten years with t
he Arplast PV50. The plane is ready for a new prop. What are folks using th
ese days with Pulsars? I must admit that the simplicity of a fixed pitch pr
op is appealing, but I'm afraid I may have gotten used to the in-flight adj
ustable's ability to optimize for climb and cruise.
>
> During the last flight the pitch motor failed to adjust the prop pitch. T
his time the electric motor is spinning freely so I suspect a stripped lead
screw. In past years I've had that happen one other time, plus two failed
electric pitch motors. Fortuntately the failure mode is always the same - p
itch is stuck where you last had it. So as long as pitch range is limited t
o safe flight you're okay, but it does make the cross country longer when t
op speed is 110mph due to engine rpm.
>
> If anyone has old Arplast parts I'd consider buying. But something comple
tely different might be the best solution at this point.
>
> Bill
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Arplast PV50 Propeller |
Hi Tom,
I remember reading about how fast Rick was flying, and I compared his
speed to my test flying period. Flat out I managed to achieve 146 knots,
or 168 mph. That was at about 2000 ft, 5400rpm with the pitch adjusted
to maintain that speed. I don't know that I would like to try to
maintain that during the course of a 100 mile race. Also I remember that
Rick removed all surplus weight from his plane before the races so he
would be a deal lighter than mine in standard trim. In fact, mine turned
out to be somewhat heavier than many Pulsars, probably because I was a
bit generous in adding glass and resin here and there, and adding a few
essential modifications.
Regards,
Brian
On 25/10/2012, at 4:44 AM, "Kane, Thomas G Tom" <tkane@ida.org> wrote:
> Dear Brian,
> I have a PV50 and also would like to receive any updates from Arplast.
I also am the only winner of the SUN 100 (2002) that did it with a
PV50. My Pulsar is not really fast because it was not built for speed.
Rick does not have a nose wheel and is still the fastest that I have
seen. Jerry has such a small nose wheel/pant and the Aero Design small
nose wheel strut that his Pulsar is also faster then mine. In the SUN
100 race in 2003 I was trying to catch Rick and averaged 160 mph from a
dead stop over the 82 NM closed course. Rick passed me before the first
turn and won the under 125 hp class with an average speed of 178 mph. I
suspect that since I was second and Rick passed me on the first leg that
he was just cruising the last two legs.
> Tom.
>
> Tom Kane
> 407 Nob Hill Drive
> Stafford, Virginia 22556
> N17575, Pulsar XP, Rotax 912
> 540.752-1509 home
> 703.624-2833 mobile
> 703.845-2404 work
> tkane@ida.org
>
> From: Brian Anderson <briana@xtra.co.nz>
> Date: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 4:53 PM
> To: "pulsar-list@matronics.com" <pulsar-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Propeller Choices
>
> Hi Barry,
>
> I received a brief reply overnight. Arplast now say that there is no
limited life.
>
> Laetitia, whom I have spoken to briefly in the past, provided some
additional maintenance information. Unfortunately it is a .jpg copy and
in French, so it is not easy to translate automatically. As far as I can
determine there is nothing particularly new about the information, so
provided we continue to grease the bearings and lead screw it should all
be OK.
>
> I will send the .jpg information separately. Maybe your French
language skills are better than mine, so if you see anything useful
perhaps you can advise.
>
> Brian.
>
>
> On 23/10/2012, at 8:41 AM, Barry J Edwards <barryjedwards@lineone.net>
wrote:
>
>> Hi Brian,
>>
>> I=92d be interested to hear what Arplast have to say about
maintenance of an =91old=92 PV50. Mine is getting on for 15 years old
and must have around 600 hours on it now. No problems at all with it
since all the early problems were ironed out (mine was a very early
model) but it would be nice to hear what they have to say. The UK
distributer closed down a few years ago so there is no direct support
(that I know of) in the UK.
>>
>> Barry
>> G-XPXP Taildragger, 1040 hrs
>>
>> From: Brian Anderson
>> Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 7:56 PM
>> To: pulsar-list@matronics.com
>> Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Propellor Choices
>>
>>
>> Hi Bill,
>>
>> I also have the PV50. It's done about 460 hours now [12 years old]
and I have been wondering about the life. I remember reading in some of
the early Arplast documentation [ - - very limited] that the nominal
life was 500 hours. It's a great prop, and I agree about the performance
improvements being able to adjust the pitch in flight.
>>
>> Some time ago I also had a motor failure. The motor just wouldn't
start and move in one direction. I talked to Arplast and they sold me an
"improved" motor. No troubles since. Each annual I open the prop hub,
clean out any hardened grease and re-grease. In fact I did that
yesterday, and checked the operation. All is OK. The new motor was
supplied with the lead screw and bearing. The old bearing was a bit
rough and lumpy too. In the meantime I had purchased a replacement
bearing locally anyhow. It is a standard [metric] size and was easy to
find.
>>
>> I can't imagine the lead screw stripping. It is fairly substantial.
>>
>> I was about to write an email to Arplast to ask about the life, and
any particular maintenance that might be necessary. If I need to think
about a new prop I would still think seriously about the Arplast again.
>>
>> Brian
>>
>>
>> On 23/10/2012, at 1:50 AM, Bill Landucci <bill.landucci@tds.net>
wrote:
>>
<bill.landucci@tds.net>
>> >
>> > Hello All,
>> >
>> > I've been flying N168TM (Pulsar III - 912ULS) for almost ten years
with the Arplast PV50. The plane is ready for a new prop. What are folks
using these days with Pulsars? I must admit that the simplicity of a
fixed pitch prop is appealing, but I'm afraid I may have gotten used to
the in-flight adjustable's ability to optimize for climb and cruise.
>> >
>> > During the last flight the pitch motor failed to adjust the prop
pitch. This time the electric motor is spinning freely so I suspect a
stripped lead screw. In past years I've had that happen one other time,
plus two failed electric pitch motors. Fortuntately the failure mode is
always the same - pitch is stuck where you last had it. So as long as
pitch range is limited to safe flight you're okay, but it does make the
cross country longer when top speed is 110mph due to engine rpm.
>> >
>> > If anyone has old Arplast parts I'd consider buying. But something
completely different might be the best solution at this point.
>> >
>> > Bill
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > p; Navigator Photoshare, and p; the Web
========================<;
generous bsp;
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pulsar-List">http://www.matroni
cs.com/Navigator?Pulsar-List
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>>
href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/co
ntribution
>>
>
>
>
> ttp://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pulsar-List
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>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Arplast PV50 Propeller |
If I remember correctly Bernard Wilder holds the top speed in a Pulsar
all be it when he lost it in cloud and came diveing out the bottom at
about 300 mph luckilly all still in tacked.
Maybe if he sees this he will confirm the details.
Keith
----- Original Message -----
From: Brian Anderson
To: pulsar-list@matronics.com
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 12:26 AM
Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Arplast PV50 Propeller
Hi Tom,
I remember reading about how fast Rick was flying, and I compared his
speed to my test flying period. Flat out I managed to achieve 146 knots,
or 168 mph. That was at about 2000 ft, 5400rpm with the pitch adjusted
to maintain that speed. I don't know that I would like to try to
maintain that during the course of a 100 mile race. Also I remember that
Rick removed all surplus weight from his plane before the races so he
would be a deal lighter than mine in standard trim. In fact, mine turned
out to be somewhat heavier than many Pulsars, probably because I was a
bit generous in adding glass and resin here and there, and adding a few
essential modifications.
Regards,
Brian
On 25/10/2012, at 4:44 AM, "Kane, Thomas G Tom" <tkane@ida.org> wrote:
Dear Brian,
I have a PV50 and also would like to receive any updates from
Arplast. I also am the only winner of the SUN 100 (2002) that did it
with a PV50. My Pulsar is not really fast because it was not built for
speed. Rick does not have a nose wheel and is still the fastest that I
have seen. Jerry has such a small nose wheel/pant and the Aero Design
small nose wheel strut that his Pulsar is also faster then mine. In the
SUN 100 race in 2003 I was trying to catch Rick and averaged 160 mph
from a dead stop over the 82 NM closed course. Rick passed me before
the first turn and won the under 125 hp class with an average speed of
178 mph. I suspect that since I was second and Rick passed me on the
first leg that he was just cruising the last two legs.
Tom.
Tom Kane
407 Nob Hill Drive
Stafford, Virginia 22556
N17575, Pulsar XP, Rotax 912
540.752-1509 home
703.624-2833 mobile
703.845-2404 work
tkane@ida.org
From: Brian Anderson <briana@xtra.co.nz>
Date: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 4:53 PM
To: "pulsar-list@matronics.com" <pulsar-list@matronics.com>
Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Propeller Choices
Hi Barry,
I received a brief reply overnight. Arplast now say that there is no
limited life.
Laetitia, whom I have spoken to briefly in the past, provided some
additional maintenance information. Unfortunately it is a .jpg copy and
in French, so it is not easy to translate automatically. As far as I can
determine there is nothing particularly new about the information, so
provided we continue to grease the bearings and lead screw it should all
be OK.
I will send the .jpg information separately. Maybe your French
language skills are better than mine, so if you see anything useful
perhaps you can advise.
Brian.
On 23/10/2012, at 8:41 AM, Barry J Edwards
<barryjedwards@lineone.net> wrote:
Hi Brian,
I=92d be interested to hear what Arplast have to say about
maintenance of an =91old=92 PV50. Mine is getting on for 15 years old
and must have around 600 hours on it now. No problems at all with it
since all the early problems were ironed out (mine was a very early
model) but it would be nice to hear what they have to say. The UK
distributer closed down a few years ago so there is no direct support
(that I know of) in the UK.
Barry
G-XPXP Taildragger, 1040 hrs
From: Brian Anderson
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 7:56 PM
To: pulsar-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Propellor Choices
<briana@xtra.co.nz>
Hi Bill,
I also have the PV50. It's done about 460 hours now [12 years old]
and I have been wondering about the life. I remember reading in some of
the early Arplast documentation [ - - very limited] that the nominal
life was 500 hours. It's a great prop, and I agree about the performance
improvements being able to adjust the pitch in flight.
Some time ago I also had a motor failure. The motor just wouldn't
start and move in one direction. I talked to Arplast and they sold me an
"improved" motor. No troubles since. Each annual I open the prop hub,
clean out any hardened grease and re-grease. In fact I did that
yesterday, and checked the operation. All is OK. The new motor was
supplied with the lead screw and bearing. The old bearing was a bit
rough and lumpy too. In the meantime I had purchased a replacement
bearing locally anyhow. It is a standard [metric] size and was easy to
find.
I can't imagine the lead screw stripping. It is fairly
substantial.
I was about to write an email to Arplast to ask about the life,
and any particular maintenance that might be necessary. If I need to
think about a new prop I would still think seriously about the Arplast
again.
Brian
On 23/10/2012, at 1:50 AM, Bill Landucci <bill.landucci@tds.net>
wrote:
<bill.landucci@tds.net>
>
> Hello All,
>
> I've been flying N168TM (Pulsar III - 912ULS) for almost ten
years with the Arplast PV50. The plane is ready for a new prop. What are
folks using these days with Pulsars? I must admit that the simplicity of
a fixed pitch prop is appealing, but I'm afraid I may have gotten used
to the in-flight adjustable's ability to optimize for climb and cruise.
>
> During the last flight the pitch motor failed to adjust the prop
pitch. This time the electric motor is spinning freely so I suspect a
stripped lead screw. In past years I've had that happen one other time,
plus two failed electric pitch motors. Fortuntately the failure mode is
always the same - pitch is stuck where you last had it. So as long as
pitch range is limited to safe flight you're okay, but it does make the
cross country longer when top speed is 110mph due to engine rpm.
>
> If anyone has old Arplast parts I'd consider buying. But
something completely different might be the best solution at this point.
>
> Bill
>
>
>
> p; Navigator Photoshare, and p; the Web
========================<
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