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1. 05:06 AM - Re: Propeller Wanted (Rob Ray)
2. 05:44 AM - Re: AP Performance (Rob Ray)
3. 09:24 AM - panel finishing (Frazier, Vincent A)
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| Subject: | Re: Propeller Wanted |
Bill,
MT props in Deland FL has a custom made 2 Blade composite scimitar prop made for
a IO540 Glasair driver who raced at Reno. He removed the prop in lieu of something
else and it's available. Looks nice. Give Doug Turner a call: 386-736-7762.
RR
WILLIAM KOWALEWSKI <wpkowalewski@msn.com> wrote: Is anyone upgrading to a
3 blade prop with a HCM2YR-1BF/8475D4 that they are trying to sell. I need
one. Call Bill Kowalewski wpkowalewski@msn.com 928 443-1827 Thanks
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Chuck,
I can't believe we are discussing the virtues of autopilots on the coolest personal
fighter, acro machine, dogfighter ever designed, but here it goes. My
96' HR2 has a Navaid devices AP installed before I bought it and it will track
a course and level the wings when I want it to. It's updates are primitive and
somewhat ratchety compared to the 737-700 but it works and is a nice option
if I'm in the goo and doubles as a T&B.
I also have a TruTrak ADI which gets it's data stream from an Apollo gps. The
ADI works but the heading falls offline unless you scale the map down to 1
mile scope (higher baud rate). Additionally. the ADI precesses quite a bit after
aerobatics so I pull it's CB unless I need it to fly IFR (which is rare). Pitch
isn't actually pitch, it is vertical velocity which could be good or bad.
Possibly the issues addressed are the pitch update rates on the TT. Maybe it
can't hack the rapid changes presented by the Rocket inflight. Having seen the
TT ADI in action, I wouldn't buy the AP. That's $3K worth of 100LL brother!
I have seen a Navaid Devices AP online selling for $400 complete. Not a bad
price and it works. I don't use mine much as I have a tendency to roll upside
down quite frequently and roll in on unsuspecting 421's, Baron's, King Airs,
Navy T-34C's and even a few squadron mates in F16's...:) That's what Rockets
were designed for, right?
Rob Ray
Chuck Jensen <cjensen@dts9000.com> wrote:Message
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thing??!!! Seriously, I take it you've talked to TruTrak and have sent the
unit in for checkout? TruTrak is pretty diligent about customer support and
there are a LOT of perfectly satisfied users, myself included, though with
a TruTrak VGSV (or whatever) in a Velocity. After a couple months of original
installation, it would wonder R/L at its
pleasure. TT fixed it (an electronic gyro issue) by sending a new unit Next
Day with the understanding that I would send my unit back when I got it removed
from the plane--pretty trusting, I would say. Since then, it locks on altitude
and lateral path like a bulldog and doesn't let go. Sound like your unit
needs a little fixin' or, if the data stream is coming from an outside source,
that that should be checked also.
I have absolutely no first hand familiarity with the Magician, errrr Sorcerer,
but I, and most people I know, give TT the benefit of the doubt when it comes
to AP design and service.
Chuck Jensen
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From: owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Wolfgang Meyn
Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2007 12:01 PM
Subject: Rocket-List: AP Performance
Hi Guys,
I am getting sick and tired of my TruTrak AP performance.
Yesterday I flew a fairly long leg of about 2.75 hrs and the altitude functions
of my AP (Sorcerer) simply stopped providing any services after about 2 hrs.
of flight time.
All this was preceded (not to speak of the 6 month I am trying to get this AP
to work) by 2 hrs. of yo-yoing around at altitudes of 6500' to 12500' .
>From the beginning of my trip the VNAV functions were unreliable, level offs
were shaky, enroute descents (10000ft in 30 NM) impossible and roll steering
so-so.
Nothing about the performance of this machine appears to be predictable.
The only thing which is reliable is that it will stop performing after a while.
What a deal for $10000.00.
I can't put my finger on one specific problem. In my case it's a multitude of
problems and after half a year of fishing in the dark I simply want it fixed.
I talked to many pilots in the last month and none of them (with the exception
of some RV guys) had a fully functioning TruTrak AP.
Please let's get together and form a solid front to get this fixed.
I talked to F1 Boss yesterday and he signaled support.
Please publish your experience on this forum.
Cheers
Wolfgang
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Another option to finish your panel(and any other flat surface) is to
use sign vinyl. There are some wicked patterns available. One that is
particularly popular right now is carbon fiber. Many nice woodgrains
are available too. Browse through some of the vinyl graphics websites
and take a look.
If you find one that you like, you can order it yourself or I'd be glad
to order it and sell you only as much as you need so you don't waste 9
yards of vinyl. I can always use it elsewhere.
You'd want to apply the vinyl after you're done cutting/drilling the
panel. Then just install your stuff over it.
The vinyls are very durable and will last for 9+ years even outdoors.
It should last the life of your plane if you keep it hangared most of
the time. Even if the vinyl gets damaged, nasty, or the plaid pattern
you chose goes out of style, it is relatively easy to remove by peeling
off with a little heat. Then apply some new and your done. No
stripping, no paint fuems, easy.
Check my website for other graphics. And I sell the world's best
performing Rocket/RV full swivel tailwheels too.
Vince Frazier
Screaming Eagle Graphics and Accessories, LLC
3965 Caborn Road
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
812-464-1839
http://vincesrocket.com/products.htm
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