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Was the F1 tail unique in its structural design in size or airfoil shape
such that RV/HR parts cannot duplicate?
I'm not exactly sure what the differences are between the RV/HR/F1 tails but
my F1 tail was built with enough issues that I considered rebuilding it. As
I tore it appart I realized that the skeleton was fine (structurally) but I
ended up needing to scratch build replacement skins. I fabbed the skins
myself using some equipment at one of our local sheet metal fab shops and
with the assistance of a few of the local EAA folks and a tech advisor I
reassembled the tail. I now have a straight and true tail that I am much
happier with from both structural and asthetic perspectives.
On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 2:20 PM, <johntmey@aol.com> wrote:
> Dan and all,
>
> Mine is HR II #233... built with F-1 canopy and RV8 tail.
>
> These probably slow me down a bit due to increased frontal area and
> wetted area... but I'm happy with the features... and I like the looks.
>
> John Meyers N5800 125 hrs since Jan 06
>
> do not archive
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom & Cathy Ervin <tcervin@embarqmail.com>
> To: rocket-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Fri, Feb 19, 2010 5:51 am
> Subject: Re: Rocket-List: new guy
>
> Vern,
> I bought a tail kit off Mark before F1 kit production was halted. I
> sold it which was a big mistake. I am flying a RV6-A and will be building a
> rocket starting this summer.
> I also have access to the Team Rocket forum and agree it's an
> excellent resource. I plan on building an F1 but if the kit becomes
> available again or a "Hybrid Rocket" using many F1 parts including the tail
> kit.
> Mark are you out there.....are tail kits available PLEASE.
> Tom
> in Ohio
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Vern Little" <sprocket@vx-aviation.com>
> To: rocket-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 12:03:44 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> Subject: Re: Rocket-List: new guy
>
> Hi Dan.
> I purchased some parts (slider canopy, fairings) from Mark Frederick at
> team rocket. Since I'm a customer, I was permitted access to the Team
> Rocket Forum on his website. There is some useful information on that site
> as well.
>
> Currently, I am reinforcing the RV-4 tail based on several recommendations
> on that list. It involves adding stiffeners between the spars on the HS and
> adding a front spar doubler on the HS as well. This is to eliminate the
> tail shake that some Rockets experience. I urge you to become a customer of
> Mark as well at some point. It may be a while, but don't close up your HS
> until you get the details. This probably applies if you are using a -8 HS
> as well.
>
> Vern Little
> HRII
>
> *From:* Daniel Weseman <danweseman@yahoo.com>
> *Sent:* Thursday, February 18, 2010 2:50 PM
> *To:* rocket-list@matronics.com
> *Subject:* Rocket-List: new guy
>
> Hi all Im new to the list (about a week) and have not seen much traffic
> here? Im building a HRII#485 from RV -4 kit #771. I live south of Jax FL At
> haller Airpark (7FL4) This is my second project . You can see my first at
> www.flycleanex.com Im sure i will have many questions
> Dan Weseman
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