---------------------------------------------------------- Rocket-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 03/14/05: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:52 AM - GB Rocket & Info Request (Lee Armstrong) 2. 01:08 PM - Re: GB Rocket & Info Request (Morocketman@aol.com) 3. 01:36 PM - Bearing in the mag hole (Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:52:45 AM PST US From: Lee Armstrong Subject: Rocket-List: GB Rocket & Info Request --> Rocket-List message posted by: Lee Armstrong Hi Guys, My farther (Kevin Armstrong) has now almost completed his HRII here in England, its the first one in the UK and as such needs as many details on numbers flying and hours done as possible to convince our flying authorities that it is safe and suitable. Its by far the fastest home built aircraft here and so they are quite nervous. We have been mining www.landings.com and their database for F1/Harmon Rocket II owners and he will shortly be sending out a quick questionnaire requesting this sort of info, however the more info we can initially bombard the authorities with the better and as such is it possible for you guys to post details of the following: FYI : This one is registered G-RCKT ! Full Name : Registration (N-Number) : First Flight/When Complete : Hours Flown (approx): Thanks, Lee ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 01:08:44 PM PST US From: Morocketman@aol.com Subject: Re: Rocket-List: GB Rocket & Info Request --> Rocket-List message posted by: Morocketman@aol.com Hi Lee, My name is Les Featherston. My Harmon Rocket II with Lycoming IO-540/260HP was first flown on August 12th, 2003. N206KT has 167 hours on it, and approximately 225 takeoff and landings. I might contribute some authoritative help for you as I am a retired airline pilot with 17,500 hours. Two-thirds of that time was in high performance jets such as the Northrup T-38, North American F-100, and all of the United Airlines fleet except the DC-8. I have just over 520 hours in the Van's RV-4 w Lycoming IO-360/180HP. I can assure anyone that the Rocket is every bit as "sweet flying" machine as the RV-4. (Of which I am sure there are many in GB) Properly flown, it is in no way shape or form, a tricky or sensitive airplane. It is not a high performance airplane in the sense of needing exceptional flying skills. It just needs to be respected much like a Beech Bonanza, Mooney, or any of the Van's series of homebuilt aircraft. I hope this helps you, Les Featherston P.S. The Titanic was built by professionals, and the Ark by amateurs. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 01:36:09 PM PST US Subject: Rocket-List: Bearing in the mag hole From: "Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)" --> Rocket-List message posted by: "Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)" I received an overhauled 540 recently and learned a lesson I thought Id pass along. I tried to insert a new left impulse mag and she just would not go in. A mirror revealed the culprit. The mag bearing was already seated in the block and had come as part of the overhaul. Ok so I figured that out but the next problem was that since Im running an LSE ignition, the bearing would have to come out of the right side. It's a press fit and would just just come out. Buddy IA/A&P handed me a cute little bearing removal tool which made quick work of the bearing. Also Rocketman Mark Fredrick clued me in that he knew of these being left in and causing misery for running engines that get turned upside down. Anyway. If your installing an electronic ignition and pull the mag out, make sure you get that bearing out that the mag gear rides on or your in for a great surprise when she is running upside down. 360's don't have this bearing, but the 540's do. Enjoy, Mike S8 Do not archive