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     1. 03:10 AM - Re: Tubing spacers or washers between elevator control horns? (Jim Norman)
     2. 04:43 AM - Re: Tubing spacers or washers between elevator control horns? (Dana Overall)
     3. 05:14 AM - Mag Overhaul, was Starting Problems ()
     4. 05:21 AM - Re: Tubing spacers or washers between elevator control horns? (Patrick Kelley)
     5. 06:19 AM - Re: Cowl prep (Rick Jory)
     6. 06:25 AM - Re: Mag Overhaul, was Starting Problems (Ross Scroggs)
     7. 07:37 AM - Mag overhaul was starting problem (Oldsfolks@aol.com)
     8. 08:43 AM - Tubing spacers or washers between elevator control horns? (Elsa & Henry)
     9. 10:07 AM - Re: Cowl prep ()
    10. 10:43 AM - Re: Pre-drilled hole misalignment (HCRV6@aol.com)
    11. 12:35 PM - Anywhere Map/Ipaq question (Dean Pichon)
    12. 01:53 PM - SnF RV flyin a huge success (do not archive) (WALTER KERR)
    13. 02:13 PM - RV7 to 7A conversion ()
    14. 02:41 PM - Re: RV7 to 7A conversion (Kyle Boatright)
    15. 03:38 PM - Re: Tubing spacers or washers between elevator control horns? (Dana Overall)
    16. 04:02 PM - Bob Knuckoll's Fort Worth Seminar (Terry Watson)
    17. 05:21 PM - Re: Mag Overhaul, was Starting Problems (Richard Scott)
    18. 07:00 PM - Re: Anywhere Map/Ipaq question (Stan Blanton)
    19. 07:12 PM - Re: Pre-drilled hole misalignment (Rick Galati)
    20. 07:41 PM - Re; RV7 to 7A conversion (Oldsfolks@aol.com)
    21. 08:37 PM - Skybolt's Skybeam + RV6/7/9 Requirements (Norman)
    22. 09:07 PM - Re: Skybolt's Skybeam + RV6/7/9 Requirements (barry pote)
 
 
 
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| Subject:  | Tubing spacers or washers between elevator control horns? | 
      
      --> RV-List message posted by: "Jim Norman" <jnorman@InterMapSystems.com>
      
      Essentially all planes will need these spacers. You do NOT want to force the
      control horns together with the bolt.
      
      Also, it is VERY common that one size longer bolt be used (I did), and that
      is exactly what you should do.  Finally, wheather you use several washers or
      spacers made out of AL tubing does not matter. Its hard to get several
      washers together at the same time to do this, but I did it by glueing them
      together... you can use a combination of regular thickness as well as the
      thin washers to get the propper thickness of spacer... But again, use
      spacers as needed, and do NOT simply squeeze the control horns together.
      
      jim
      tampa
      Going to the RV Flyin in Lakeland now!!!
      
      -----Original Message-----
      From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Dan Checkoway
      Subject: RV-List: Tubing spacers or washers between elevator control
      horns?
      
      
      --> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
      
      The plans call for using an AN3-10A to attach the aft elevator pushrod to
      the control horns.  That's way too short for my setup since my control horns
      are spaced apart.  An AN3-12A works fine, but there are obviously some gaps
      in there that need to be filled.  I'm curious what people generally feel is
      most acceptable...aluminum tubing cut to fill the gaps, or washers as
      required?
      
      I haven't called Van's yet since it's about 10:45pm on Friday night...
      
      Thanks in advance,
      )_( Dan
      RV-7 N714D (fuselage)
      http://www.rvproject.com
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Tubing spacers or washers between elevator control horns? | 
      
      --> RV-List message posted by: "Dana Overall" <bo124rs@hotmail.com>
      
      Dan,
      
      For some reason the number three pops to mind.  It seems to me, the aero 
      acceptable number of washers to space with is a max of three stacked.  
      Reason??, you got me.........course then again, this could be on ol A&P 
      tale.  Like someone else said, I'm not an A&P I just play one with this RV 
      sometimes.
      
      
      Dana Overall
      Richmond, KY
      http://rvflying.tripod.com
      do not archive
      
      
      >From: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
      >Reply-To: rv-list@matronics.com
      >To: <rv-list@matronics.com>, <RV7and7A@yahoogroups.com>
      >Subject: RV-List: Tubing spacers or washers between elevator control horns?
      >Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 22:46:06 -0800
      >
      >--> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
      >
      >The plans call for using an AN3-10A to attach the aft elevator pushrod to
      >the control horns.  That's way too short for my setup since my control 
      >horns
      >are spaced apart.  An AN3-12A works fine, but there are obviously some gaps
      >in there that need to be filled.  I'm curious what people generally feel is
      >most acceptable...aluminum tubing cut to fill the gaps, or washers as
      >required?
      >
      >I haven't called Van's yet since it's about 10:45pm on Friday night...
      >
      >Thanks in advance,
      >)_( Dan
      >RV-7 N714D (fuselage)
      >http://www.rvproject.com
      >
      >
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | Mag Overhaul, was Starting Problems | 
      
      --> RV-List message posted by: <sgesele@yahoo.com>
      
      Thanks to all those who quickly offered advice on my
      starting issues with an O-320.  The overall opinion is
      that I probably have a bad impulse coupler on the left
      mag.  Any suggestions on where to go from here?  At
      500 hours, these mags are at the time where Slick
      wants them overhauled.  I have the skills needed to
      hang and install an engine, but have never opened up a
      mag before.  Any good overhaul manuals out there for a
      Slick mag?  Can I even overhaul this myself, does it
      need to go to a rebuild shop, or should I just replace
      it?  Any experiences with a rebuild shop where I can
      send these?  On the same note, what book(s) should I
      have in my library regarding the O-320 in general? 
      
      Thanks in advance,
      
      Scott Gesele
      N506RV
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | Tubing spacers or washers between elevator control horns? | 
      
      --> RV-List message posted by: "Patrick Kelley" <webmaster@flion.com>
      
      Three is the maximum under the nut to prevent bottoming on the threads.
      If you still see shank after three washers, use a shorter bolt.
      However, I know of no limitations for washers used as spacers between
      parts.  The craftsman in me says the fewer the better and that a single
      spacer is a more elegant solution, but I'd want that spacer to be the
      same material as the washers or else I'd still want thin washers bearing
      at each end of my spacer.  I seem to recall this is how it is called out
      on the aileron hinges.  Dan, plenty of time to worry about this before
      your final assembly back there; for now washers should be fine.
      
      Patrick Kelley - RV-6A - fuselage structure complete back to F-603
      
      -----Original Message-----
      From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dana Overall
      Subject: Re: RV-List: Tubing spacers or washers between elevator control
      horns?
      
      --> RV-List message posted by: "Dana Overall" <bo124rs@hotmail.com>
      
      Dan,
      
      For some reason the number three pops to mind.  It seems to me, the aero
      
      acceptable number of washers to space with is a max of three stacked.  
      Reason??, you got me.........course then again, this could be on ol A&P 
      tale.  Like someone else said, I'm not an A&P I just play one with this
      RV 
      sometimes.
      
      
      Dana Overall
      Richmond, KY
      http://rvflying.tripod.com
      do not archive
      
      
      >From: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
      >Reply-To: rv-list@matronics.com
      >To: <rv-list@matronics.com>, <RV7and7A@yahoogroups.com>
      >Subject: RV-List: Tubing spacers or washers between elevator control
      horns?
      >Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 22:46:06 -0800
      >
      >--> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
      >
      >The plans call for using an AN3-10A to attach the aft elevator pushrod
      to
      >the control horns.  That's way too short for my setup since my control 
      >horns
      >are spaced apart.  An AN3-12A works fine, but there are obviously some
      gaps
      >in there that need to be filled.  I'm curious what people generally
      feel is
      >most acceptable...aluminum tubing cut to fill the gaps, or washers as
      >required?
      >
      >I haven't called Van's yet since it's about 10:45pm on Friday night...
      >
      >Thanks in advance,
      >)_( Dan
      >RV-7 N714D (fuselage)
      >http://www.rvproject.com
      
      
      
      
      
      
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      --> RV-List message posted by: "Rick Jory" <rickjory@msn.com>
      
      I'm flying before painting.  There's some fiberglass stuff that is important
      (on an 8A, for example, closing up the ends of the caps for the elevator,
      rudder, V/S, H/S etc.).  Gear fairings, gear pants can wait . . . per se,
      however they are part of the weight & balance exercise.  Re: cowl . . . I
      had a few low spots that I filled with epoxy/microballoons and I also
      touched up the rivet lines.  The real work is left to be done, though.  And
      a reminder, K36 or K38 is great for filling the pin holes.
      Rick Jory  8A
      
      ----- Original Message -----
      From: Andy Karmy <andy@karmy.com>
      Subject: RV-List: Cowl prep
      
      
      > --> RV-List message posted by: "Andy Karmy" <andy@karmy.com>
      >
      > Ok, for those of you that flew before painting...
      >
      > How much work do you put into the cowl surfaces? I followed Van's
      instructions to sand it down and brush with Acetone thinned epoxy, but after
      2 coats it's not level that's for sure. Seems to me that if I'm not going to
      paint right now that it's wasted effort to chase after surface perfection
      and pinholes etc, RIGHT???
      >
      > - Andy Karmy
      >   RV9A Seattle WA
      >   Almost there...If I get past sanding fiberglass...
      >
      >
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Mag Overhaul, was Starting Problems | 
      
      --> RV-List message posted by: "Ross Scroggs" <rscroggs@attbi.com>
      
      Scott,
         Not to be controversial, but I disagree that you have a bad impulse
      coupling.  The purpose of the impulse is to delay the firing of that mag
      until the engine has reached about top dead center.  During the starting
      sequence, the engine is turning very slow.  If the mag was to fire at the
      time that the engine manufacture says to set it to, the cylinder would
      ignite
      during the compression stoke and the engine would kick back.  This is
      the reason that when an impulse coupling  is installed we start on that
      mag only. Most Lycomings require us to start them on the left mag.
      The impulse coupling delays that firing until the cylinder is in a better
      position to handle the firing of the plugs and to continue the momentum
      of the turning engine.
         I believe the problem you can have is the points have worn down to
      the point that they are not opening at the "E" gap, the point where the
      most power of the mag is released.  I do agree with an earlier reply
      that the coil could be bad as well.  Slick has had some AD notes in the
      past concerning these.
         It sounds like your not really up to speed on how a mag works.  Not
      trying be negative but the mag is a critical part of the engine.  I would
      suggest you find a competent person, A&P,AI or friend,to assist you in
      inspecting the mag, repairing it or just exchanging it.  These are not
      complicated but they have to be set correctly or they will not perform.
         Pick up a Trade-a-Plane and you will find many companies that sell
      the parts for the Slick and will offer exchange as well.  Even Aircraft
      Spruce offers both.
      
      Good luck,
      
      Ross Scroggs A&P
      Conyers, GA.
      770-929-8935
      RV4 #3911 Wings
      
      ----- Original Message -----
      From: <sgesele@yahoo.com>
      Subject: RV-List: Mag Overhaul, was Starting Problems
      
      
      > --> RV-List message posted by: <sgesele@yahoo.com>
      >
      > Thanks to all those who quickly offered advice on my
      > starting issues with an O-320.  The overall opinion is
      > that I probably have a bad impulse coupler on the left
      > mag.  Any suggestions on where to go from here?  At
      > 500 hours, these mags are at the time where Slick
      > wants them overhauled.  I have the skills needed to
      > hang and install an engine, but have never opened up a
      > mag before.  Any good overhaul manuals out there for a
      > Slick mag?  Can I even overhaul this myself, does it
      > need to go to a rebuild shop, or should I just replace
      > it?  Any experiences with a rebuild shop where I can
      > send these?  On the same note, what book(s) should I
      > have in my library regarding the O-320 in general?
      >
      > Thanks in advance,
      >
      > Scott Gesele
      > N506RV
      >
      >
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | Mag overhaul was starting problem | 
      
      --> RV-List message posted by: Oldsfolks@aol.com
      
      I must add to the post about the impulse coupling only retarding the timing.  
      The impulse coupling holds the rotation until it releases by spring tension , 
      and then spins the rotor at high speed to increase the spark for starting . 
      The spark will be very weak without the impulse coupling operating properly .
      
      Bob Olds   A&P , EAA Tech. Counselor
      RV-4 , N1191X  ,  Flying Now
      Charleston, Arkansas
      "Real Aviators Fly Taildraggers"
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | Tubing spacers or washers between elevator control horns? | 
      
      --> RV-List message posted by: "Elsa & Henry" <elsa-henry@darlor-watch.com>
      
      Dan, I'm surprised that a AN-3 bolt is used there on the RV-7!--On  the
      RV-6(6A) a AN-4 size is used. I wouldn't use aluminum tubing to fill the
      gap, instead a SS thick-walled tube could be used if your gap is too wide
      beyond the thickness of three AN-960 washers
      
      I didn't use any gap fillers, washers or whatever, on my installation and
      for builders that are just starting to build their elevator skeletons, they
      might be interested know what I did: After skinning the horizontal stab and
      completing the elevator skeletons to the point of positioning the location
      of the ball-joints plate-nuts and stiffener plates, I was curious to see
      what kind of clearances I had between the out-board ends of the H-stab and
      the elevator counter-balance arms frame ribs.
         So I laid the  H-stab and the elevator skeletons on a long table and
      checked the clearances with a spacer the width of the elevator push-rod
      ball-joint clamping the two control horns together. Turned out that there
      was more than enough clearance if the H-stab skin overlap was filed a bit.
      So what I did then was to mark where I had to drill the holes for the
      elevator plate-nuts to match the brackets on the H-stab rear
      spar-----Result: In final installation, the elevator push-rod ball-joint was
      a perfect fit between the control horns. No gap fillers required!
      Cheers!! Henry Hore, RV-6A   C-GELS At Cornwall, Ontario
      
                                                                                  
                                                                    -> RV-List
      message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
      >
      > The plans call for using an AN3-10A to attach the aft elevator pushrod to
      > the control horns.  That's way too short for my setup since my control
      horns
      > are spaced apart.  An AN3-12A works fine, but there are obviously some
      gaps
      > in there that need to be filled.  I'm curious what people generally feel
      is
      > most acceptable...aluminum tubing cut to fill the gaps, or washers as
      > required?
      >
      > I haven't called Van's yet since it's about 10:45pm on Friday night...
      >
      > Thanks in advance,
      > )_( Dan
      > RV-7 N714D (fuselage)
      > http://www.rvproject.com
      >
      >
      
      
      
      
      
      
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      --> RV-List message posted by: <ktlkrn@cox.net>
      
      Andy,
      
      For minimal weight gain and a superior finish I highly recommend washing the
      cowl (actually all fiberglass parts)with soap and water. Scrub with a soft
      brush. This gets all of the release agents loose. Wipe down with alcohol and
      let dry.
      
      Now use a high fill, dark, sandable primer. A sprayer would work best but
      you could use cans. After drying block sand as much as possible with 360 wet
      and dry. I personally like to spray with Windex when sanding. Wipe off the
      piece often. When completed pin holes, low areas and other defects will be
      very visible. Now use a light weight filler and fill in as needed. For pin
      holes and other  defects simply apply with a finger. For larger areas use a
      squeegee to get a smooth application and good transition. When dry sand the
      areas with filler smooth and reshoot the primer. Repeat as necessary. It
      faster to do than describe!!
      
      This method is quick and the most effective for getting high quality glass
      finishes with minimal work and most importantly, minimal weight gain.
      
      Darwin N. Barrie
      Chandler AZ
      Stellar Airpark
      ----- Original Message -----
      From: "Andy Karmy" <andy@karmy.com>
      Subject: RV-List: Cowl prep
      
      
      > --> RV-List message posted by: "Andy Karmy" <andy@karmy.com>
      >
      > Ok, for those of you that flew before painting...
      >
      > How much work do you put into the cowl surfaces? I followed Van's
      instructions to sand it down and brush with Acetone thinned epoxy, but after
      2 coats it's not level that's for sure. Seems to me that if I'm not going to
      paint right now that it's wasted effort to chase after surface perfection
      and pinholes etc, RIGHT???
      >
      > - Andy Karmy
      >   RV9A Seattle WA
      >   Almost there...If I get past sanding fiberglass...
      >
      >
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Pre-drilled hole misalignment | 
      
      --> RV-List message posted by: HCRV6@aol.com
      
      In a message dated 1/10/03 6:23:43 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
      gwevans@attbi.com writes:
      
      << One of the pre-drilled holes in one of my aileron gap fairings doesn't 
      line up with the hole in the rear spar. It's about 2/3 diameter out of whack. 
      >>
      
      I've been able to fix this kind of thing on my non-predrilled -6 by carefully 
      filing (with a jewelers file) both holes until they align and are the correct 
      size for an OOPS rivet.  These are the ones with 1/8th shank and 3/32nd 
      factory head.  Good luck.
      
      Harry Crosby
      Pleasanton, California
      RV-6, starting firewall forward
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | Anywhere Map/Ipaq question | 
      
      --> RV-List message posted by: "Dean Pichon" <DeanPichon@msn.com>
      
      I just purchased the Anywhere Map software and now need to buy an Ipaq to complete
      the system.  The Control Vision specifies the Ipaq 3950, but the 3955 is available
      on the internet at similar prices to the 3950.
      
      Have any Listers used the 3955 with the Anywhere Map?  Are there any compatibility
      issues?
      
      Thanks for the help.
      
      Dean Pichon
      RV-4 (flying)
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | SnF RV flyin a huge success (do not archive) | 
      
      --> RV-List message posted by: "WALTER KERR" <kerrjb@msn.com>
      
      The SnF people once again did a great job of parking planes (54) RV's and 78 total
      planes than attended the Fri and Sat event. Next year it will be on Sat and
      Sun since we are starting to get folks from Michigan, NC, SC, AL and this presents
      a problem to come on Fri is they are still working :>( instead of retired
      :>).
      
      Even though I have no interest at the minute in formation flying, Mike Stewart
      held me and everyone else's attention for over an hour talking about the intricacies
      of formation flying. There were lots of door prizes supplied by SnF and
      Hawthorne FBO. Hawthorne was selling gas off the truck for $2. We will check
      next year on this deal so that folks will plan on using them for fuel.
      
      Jim Norman's new plane kinda of bowled everyone over with the panel, paint job,
      and firewall forward details. Pretty amazing that an MD will find (make) time
      to do this amazing plane.
      
      
      We had "the Bandit", F-16 driver, who is ready to ship to the mideast conflict
      any moment and his side kick F-15 driver in a beautiful 8 who is also in the go
      mode. Glad they are ready, but hope we can find a way not to put them in harms
      way.
      
      22 planes overnited and most camped and enjoyed pizza Friday nite.
      
      We will soon be posting the dates for next year and hope we can top 100 RV's next
      year.
      
      Fly Safe
      Bernie Kerr, 6A flying ,9A rotary building
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | RV7 to 7A conversion | 
      
      --> RV-List message posted by: <315@cox.net>
      
      Hello fellow builders.
      
      I have decided to keep my RV7 kit and start building it. I am
      thinking of converting it to the 7A. Anyone know what exactly is
      required and whether I will need to remove any tail wheel stuff on my
      RV7 QB kit?
      
      Thanks,
      Ned
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: RV7 to 7A conversion | 
      
      --> RV-List message posted by: "Kyle Boatright" <kyle.boatright@adelphia.net>
      
      It has been done before (on -6's), and all you need to do with the tailwheel
      stuff is leave out the spring. The messy part of the job on the RV-6 is
      changing out some of the structure (particularly some gussets) on the
      fuselage sides in the footwell area.  This involves drilling out quite a few
      rivets and fabricating & attaching larger gussets.  I presume the RV-7 is
      similar.
      
       Obviously, you'll have to buy and mount the different landing gear.
      
      KB
      ----- Original Message -----
      From: <315@cox.net>
      Subject: RV-List: RV7 to 7A conversion
      
      
      > --> RV-List message posted by: <315@cox.net>
      >
      > Hello fellow builders.
      >
      > I have decided to keep my RV7 kit and start building it. I am
      > thinking of converting it to the 7A. Anyone know what exactly is
      > required and whether I will need to remove any tail wheel stuff on my
      > RV7 QB kit?
      >
      > Thanks,
      > Ned
      >
      >
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Tubing spacers or washers between elevator control horns? | 
      
      --> RV-List message posted by: "Dana Overall" <bo124rs@hotmail.com>
      
      Henry, I agree totally with your process of achieving minimal clearance.  
      However, on the RV-7 the holes for the brackets and rod end bearings are 
      predrilled so your elevator sit horizontally where it sits.  Alum spacers, 
      placed between washers, are dictated in the plans for filling in the gap on 
      the aileron brackets.  I just finished installing my outboard bottom wing 
      skin so I'm looking for something else to work on other than wings for a 
      while.  I'll pull my emp out tomorrow and see what's up with mine.
      
      
      Dana Overall
      Richmond, KY
      http://rvflying.tripod.com
      do not archive
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | Bob Knuckoll's Fort Worth Seminar | 
      
      --> RV-List message posted by: "Terry Watson" <terry@tcwatson.com>
      
      Bob Nuckolls has scheduled his weekend seminar on wiring airplanes at George
      & Becki Orndorff's place near Ft. Worth, Texas for the weekend of March 22 &
      23.  If you are interested, go to
      http://www.aeroelectric.com/seminars/Ft.Worth.html and have a look.
      
      Terry
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Mag Overhaul, was Starting Problems | 
      
      --> RV-List message posted by: Richard Scott <rscott@cascadeaccess.com>
      
      Call:
      Savage Magneto Service
      2415 Radley Ct.,Ste 7
      Hayward CA  94544
      (510) 782-7081
      
      They have a good reputation & are willing to talk to you without 
      automatically saying, "You better send it to us."   Al has been in business 
      since 1951, so he should know what he is talking about.
      
      Richard Scott
      
      At 05:13 AM 1/11/03, you wrote:
      >--> RV-List message posted by: <sgesele@yahoo.com>
      >
      >Thanks to all those who quickly offered advice on my
      >starting issues with an O-320.  The overall opinion is
      >that I probably have a bad impulse coupler on the left
      >mag.  Any suggestions on where to go from here?  At
      >500 hours, these mags are at the time where Slick
      >wants them overhauled.  I have the skills needed to
      >hang and install an engine, but have never opened up a
      >mag before.  Any good overhaul manuals out there for a
      >Slick mag?  Can I even overhaul this myself, does it
      >need to go to a rebuild shop, or should I just replace
      >it?  Any experiences with a rebuild shop where I can
      >send these?  On the same note, what book(s) should I
      >have in my library regarding the O-320 in general?
      >
      >Thanks in advance,
      >
      >Scott Gesele
      >N506RV
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Anywhere Map/Ipaq question | 
      
      --> RV-List message posted by: "Stan Blanton" <stanb@door.net>
      
      
      snip
      >
      > Have any Listers used the 3955 with the Anywhere Map?  Are there any
      compatibility issues?
      >
      > Thanks for the help.
      >
      > Dean Pichon
      > RV-4 (flying)
      >
      >
      My understanding is the diference between the 3950 & 3055 is just packaging
      and intended markets.
      They seem to have the same specs.
      
      Stan Blanton
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Pre-drilled hole misalignment | 
      
      --> RV-List message posted by: "Rick Galati" <rick07x@earthlink.net>
      
      
      I would suggest that your idea to use the misaligned hole as a drill 
      guide is sound.  
      
      The resultant elongated hole through the spar should be worked (with 
      pattern file) slightly to 
      
      break all sharp edges. Based upon a center to center rivet spacing of 
      
      
      1.8" (on my RV-6A gap fairings)   I would fabricate an .032 aluminum 
      doubler approx. 2" long.  
      
      Center this doubler over the bad hole on the rear spar, lay out a .098 hole 
      on each end 
      
      of doubler maintaining .35-.40 e.d..   Doubler to be 
      installed  on the forward surface of the 
      
      rear spar using  two 1097AD3 rivets with the shop heads on the 
      rear surface 
      
      of the spar countersunk to maintain flushness.  After doubler is 
      installed onto the rear spar,
      
      drill the subject hole  full size through aileron gap fairing.  
      Chip chase to remove all debris,
      
       then install gap fairing normally with longer 470AD rivet to 
      accommodate increased thickness. 
      
      Rick Galati
      
      
      Subject:
          
      Pre-drilled hole 
      misalignment
      
      From:
          
      Geoff Evans (gwevans@attbi.com )
      
      Date:
          
      Fri Jan 10 - 6:22 
      PM
      --  RV-List message posted by: "Geoff Evans"  gwevans@attbi.com  
      
      One of the pre-drilled holes in one of my aileron gap fairings doesn't line up
      with the hole in the rear spar. It's about 2/3 diameter out of whack.
      
      I'd like to solve the problem without drilling more holes in the fairing/spar.
      Can I use the misaligned hole in the fairing as a drill guide (thereby elongating
      the hole in the spar and making it unsuitable to back a rivet) and put an
      extra small piece of aluminum on the other side of the spar for the shop head
      of the rivet to set against? Or is this a bad thing to do?
      
      The other option is to drill a hole next to the misaligned one and put a rivet
      in the good hole. Of course, this leaves a misaligned empty hole visible.
      
      Thanks.
      -Geoff Evans
      RV-8 QB wings
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re; RV7 to 7A conversion | 
      
      --> RV-List message posted by: Oldsfolks@aol.com
      
      Don't you also have to change the engine mount ? The conventional gear goes 
      into the engine mount doesn't it?
      Why mess up a good plane ????
      
      Bob Olds   A&P , EAA Tech. Counselor
      RV-4 , N1191X  ,  Flying Now
      Charleston, Arkansas
      "Real Aviators Fly Taildraggers"
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | Skybolt's Skybeam + RV6/7/9 Requirements | 
      
      --> RV-List message posted by: "Norman" <nhunger@sprint.ca>
      
      What exactly is Skybolt Fastner's new product called "SKYbeam"? Description please.
      
      Also, Skybolt seems to offer a few dozen different kits. Which one do I need to
      do a RV6/7/9 if I want to use the hinge on the horizontal and everything else
      with 1/4 turn fastners? (re: Jim Norman?)
      
      Thanks if you can help.
      Norman Hunger
      RV6A Delta BC
      This should go in the archives when answered but for now,
      Do not archive questions
      
      
      
      
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Skybolt's Skybeam + RV6/7/9 Requirements | 
      
      --> RV-List message posted by: barry pote <barrypote@comcast.net>
      
      Order the 'Firewall kit' for every thing around the firewall.
      The 'Beam' kit is sort of a fiberglass strip with tiny tubes (I am told)
      that you glue (fiberglass) inside something such as a cowling , to make
      it stiffer. I think it might stop oil canning, too. I ordered some this
      week.
      Barry RV 9a
      
      
      
      
      
      
 
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