Today's Message Index:
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1. 12:01 AM - Re: Vertical Stab Pre-punched holes (Thomas McCausland)
2. 06:30 AM - Re: from the EAA news wire re insurance (John Helms)
3. 07:13 AM - Garmin 196 (Dave von Linsowe)
4. 07:14 AM - Spam? (Brad Benson)
5. 08:39 AM - Re: Garmin 196 (Terry Watson)
6. 10:06 AM - Re: Garmin 196 (Larry Bowen)
7. 11:02 AM - Oceanside Airport Needs You! (lima)
8. 11:16 AM - First Flight (Van Artsdalen, Scott)
9. 11:27 AM - Re: Cabin Heat Box TG-10 (HCRV6@aol.com)
10. 11:37 AM - Re: First Flight (Lenleg@aol.com)
11. 11:41 AM - Re: First Flight (Meier, George)
12. 11:45 AM - Re: First Flight (HCRV6@aol.com)
13. 11:55 AM - Re: First Flight (Jim Jewell)
14. 12:25 PM - I really need an engine:-) (Dana Overall)
15. 12:42 PM - Re: I really need an engine:-) (Ross Schlotthauer)
16. 12:45 PM - Re: First Flight (C. Rabaut)
17. 01:10 PM - Re; First Flight (Oldsfolks@aol.com)
18. 01:28 PM - Re: Re: rubber guards on mushroom sets (Elsa & Henry)
19. 01:35 PM - Re: Blind Rivet Question 7A HS Stab (Mike D.)
20. 01:36 PM - Re; First Flight (Oldsfolks@aol.com)
21. 01:43 PM - Panther Electronics vs. Quiet Technologies Headsets (Lenleg@aol.com)
22. 02:26 PM - Re: First Flight (Elsa & Henry)
23. 03:20 PM - Re: First Flight (John Starn)
24. 03:33 PM - Lycoming Flywheel Orientation (John H. Wiegenstein)
25. 03:47 PM - Re: First Flight (Charles Rowbotham)
26. 03:53 PM - Re: Lycoming Flywheel Orientation (Kyle Boatright)
27. 04:10 PM - Re: Panther Electronics vs. Quiet Technologies (Gary Liming)
28. 04:45 PM - Re: Panther Electronics vs. Quiet Technologies Headsets (Jim Jewell)
29. 04:51 PM - Re: Panther Electronics vs. Quiet Technologies Headsets (Lenleg@aol.com)
30. 05:11 PM - Re: Panther Electronics vs. Quiet Technologies Headsets (Lenleg@aol.com)
31. 05:19 PM - Anywhere Map GPS for sale (Al Grajek)
32. 05:41 PM - Re: Lycoming Flywheel Orientation (Konrad Werner)
33. 06:25 PM - Re: Lycoming Flywheel Orientation (Kyle Boatright)
34. 07:14 PM - Re: Lycoming Flywheel Orientation (Brian Denk)
35. 07:36 PM - Re: First Flight (David Aronson)
36. 07:36 PM - Re: Panther Electronics vs. Quiet Technologies Headsets (David Aronson)
37. 07:37 PM - Comm and Transponder antenna routing/ RV6 (Rv6238@aol.com)
38. 08:03 PM - Re: 6A/8A Tow Bar... (John)
39. 10:32 PM - Re: First Flight (Mark Phillips)
40. 10:42 PM - Re: Lycoming Flywheel Orientation (Ross Scroggs)
41. 10:42 PM - Drilling lightening holes ()
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| Subject: | Re: Vertical Stab Pre-punched holes |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Thomas McCausland" <acceltek@acceltekservice.com>
Subject: RV-List: Vertical Stab Pre-punched holes
From: "" <tx_jayhawk@excite.com>
Date sent: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 01:32:47 -0500 (EST)
Send reply to: rv-list@matronics.com
> --> RV-List message posted by: "" <tx_jayhawk@excite.com>
>
>
> 7 Builders,
>
> I was clecoing up the VS today, and I noticed that the forward-most hole on the
VS-705 and VS-706 were missing. It shows the hole on the drawing and makes
no mention of drilling it in the plans. From the way it looks, I need to use
the forward-most skin holes as a guide and drill through the
rib. Is the hole in the rib missing intentionally to ease alignment, or did my
ribs just miss a hole? All of the rest of the rib/skin holes aligned beautifully.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Scott
I just did that step yesterday. My VS ribs were the same. I used
the skin hole as a guide and drilled/riveted the missing hole. I think
there was a similar situation on the HS.
VS and HS done. Working on the rudder
RV7A
Tom McCausland
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| Subject: | Re: from the EAA news wire re insurance |
--> RV-List message posted by: "John Helms" <jhelms@i1.net>
FYI: That plan is available thru ANY AVIATION INSURANCE AGENT as long as
you're a current EAA member.
JT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sam Buchanan" <sbuc@hiwaay.net>
Subject: RV-List: from the EAA news wire re insurance
--> RV-List message posted by: Sam Buchanan <sbuc@hiwaay.net>
February 7, 2003 - Responding to the ever-diversifying needs of its
members, EAA announced a major enhancement to the EAA Aircraft Insurance
Plan this week. Effective immediately, aircraft powered by most auto
engine conversion packages and non-type certificated aircraft engines
are insurable under the plan.
Charlie Becker, Director of EAA Aviation Information Services
department, stated, This change in the EAA Aircraft Insurance Plan will
cover EAA members who choose a non-traditional engine to power their
aircraft. EAAers have always been searching for lower cost, more
efficient powerplants since EAA was formed 50 years ago. Now, the vast
majority of these modern engine packages can be insured under the EAA
plan.
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Dave von Linsowe" <davevon@tir.com>
I'm toying with the idea of panel mounting a Garmin 196.
Has anyone used one at night? How good is the visibility of the display at night?
Thanks,
Dave
RV-6
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Brad Benson" <brad@cds-inc.com>
So did anyone else from this list get spammed by aircraftextras.com? I suspect
they got my address from this list after seeing their advertisement posted
to the group last week.
Do Not Archive
Thanks!
Brad "Sharpie" Benson
RV6AQB underway...
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Terry Watson" <terry@tcwatson.com>
Dave,
I use my Garmin 196 in my car and truck often at night. It's easier to see
than during the daytime because of the backlighting. It is getting a
removable mount on the panel of my RV-8A. I'll let you know how that works
in a couple of years.
Terry
--> RV-List message posted by: "Dave von Linsowe" <davevon@tir.com>
I'm toying with the idea of panel mounting a Garmin 196.
Has anyone used one at night? How good is the visibility of the display at
night?
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" <Larry@BowenAero.com>
I've panel-mounted mine. Not flying yet, but it seems to work well enough
walking around the back yard in the dark.
(I don't know why the neighbors think I'm wierd.....)
--
Larry Bowen
Larry@BowenAero.com
http://BowenAero.com
2003: The Year of Flight!
Dave von Linsowe said:
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Dave von Linsowe" <davevon@tir.com>
>
> I'm toying with the idea of panel mounting a Garmin 196.
>
> Has anyone used one at night? How good is the visibility of the display
> at night?
>
> Thanks,
> Dave
> RV-6
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| Subject: | Oceanside Airport Needs You! |
--> RV-List message posted by: "lima" <lima@aero.und.edu>
Oceanside Airport Needs You!
Yet another valuable airport is being threatened by those who do not
understand the immense value aviation plays in this nation. This time, it's
a wonderful little airport in Southern California, specifically Oceanside,
CA.
We received the following missive courtesy one of ANN's favorite News-Spies
and are sharing it, in its entirety, with you to respond as you see
appropriate. Please note that if this potential closing does not directly
affect you, that it is STILL advisable to show what support you can...
because the next airport threatened may be yours, and you'll need all the
help you can get...
Dear Fellow Pilots:
The City of Oceanside has scheduled a Workshop to determine the future of
the Oceanside Airport on Wednesday, February 19th. The time of the meeting
has not been determined yet. I will inform you when I know. It will be
during the day.
I am asking all area pilots to attend this meeting. I cannot emphasize
enough the importance of this meeting. The Council will either vote to CLOSE
THE AIRPORT or vote to develop it. We cannot tolerate AIRPORT CLOSURE.
The Oceanside Airport Association Board of Directors has done everything
possible to garner support for the Oceanside Airport.
If the Oceanside Airport is important to you, or if you would like to help
prevent another airport closure, a few minutes of your time to email can
make a difference. Here is what I need from you today:
1) If you live in Southern California, please make a commitment to attend
the workshop on February 19th. If not, please CALL, FAX, and/or E-mail the
Oceanside Mayor and City Council asking them to Implement the 1997 Airport
Master Plan Immediately.
2) You can E-mail the council members simultaneously at
council@ci.Oceanside.ca.us.
Fellow pilots... this is the fork in the road.
The future of the Oceanside Airport depends on what we pilots do in the next
two weeks.
The future of the Oceanside Airport depends on all of us.
Alan Cruise, President
Oceanside Airport Association
MEMBERS OF THE OCEANSIDE CITY COUNCIL
Terry W. Johnson, Mayor: tjohnson@ci.oceanside.ca.us
Esther Sanchez, Deputy Mayor: esanchez@ci.oceanside.ca.us
Jack Feller, Council Member: jfeller@ci.oceanside.ca.us
Rocky Chavez, Council Member: cchavez@ci.oceanside.ca.us
For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/sport.cfm?ContentBlockID7872
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Van Artsdalen, Scott" <svanarts@unionsafe.com>
I have been looking forward to this day for 5 years, 1 month, 3 weeks, and
2 days. RV-4 N311SV finally took to the skies on Sunday, February 9th at
1530 PST!
Here's the pertinent info for those of you who don't like stories:
Take off run: I don't know, pretty short. I'd estimate about 500'
Climb Rate: I don't know. Brisk.
Control Response: VERY heavy right wing. Estimate about 10 lbs of force to
hold against the right rolling tendancy. Probably from readjusting my right
flap per my mechanic's instructions. I'm going to put it back where I
thought it should be.
Indicated Airspeed at 3500 MSL: 140kts. I'll take my GPS up with me next
time and do the 4 direction runs to get a better idea.
Feeling: Indescribable.
For those who *do* like stories.....
It started out like any other Sunday: get up go to church, tell people, "No,
I haven't flown it yet. I don't know when I'll fly it. Soon." To answer
all the questions. I told my pastor that the plane was ready to fly and
that I would appreciate a prayer or two beforehand. So he came out to O27
at about 1430. He had restored a motorcycle and was very much impressed
that I built an airplane. We spent some time ooh-ing and ah-ing over it and
two other RVs that were being worked on by EAA Chapter 90. My wife and
kids showed up just in time for the prayer. I told them that I was just
going to top off the tanks and would probably fly it this Friday when there
wasn't a crowd around. I was feeling very nervous at this point. Sure I
had been looking forward to this moment for 5 years but now that it was
finally here ... well ... to quote a friend who recently flew his RV-8, "I
felt like a dead man walking out to the gallows."
I filled up the tanks and then confided in my wife that I was going to go.
I hopped in, taxied out, and performed my runup. Everything still looked
good. Damn! I was going to have to fly it. I called on the radio:
"Attention Oakdale area traffic. N311SV departing runway two eight, first
flight." Another RV-builder and friend made a mad dash to his car to grab
his digital camera. And then sprinted halfway down the runway to get some
pics.
I slowly advanced the throttle to full power. Acceleration felt good. I
felt the tail come up. Still good. A little rudder work to keep her on the
centerline. Ease back on the stick and - SHE'S FLYING! SHE'S FLYING TO
THE RIGHT!! OH MAN! SHE'S REALLY PULLING TO THE RIGHT HARD!!! But landing
on the 3000 foot runway wasn't an option as I was already about 500' up. I
still cannot believe how fast these things climb! All other control inputs
felt normal and response was normal. I elected to continue the flight. I
looked at the instruments once to see what my airspeed was and saw that I
was at 1500 feet. I looked at the ground and it appeared I was much higher
than that so I checked my altimeter again, now I was at 2100 feet! These
things really climb!
I leveled off at 3500 feet and tried to recall Van's words, "The airplane is
flying. No just sit back and try to relax."
After about 10 minutes I slowed to 85 mph and tried a few turns. By the
way, if you're not used to flying slippery planes, these things do not slow
down like your garden variety Cessna. I know, I know, the guys that have
been flying RV's for a while will say they slow down just fine and I will
probably find that to be true. But for a low-time RV pilot like me it just
wanted to keep going and going! This is where I experienced the only other
major squawk with the plane. At around 1600 RPM I started to notice an
oscillation in the front of the plane. Like an out of balance tire feels.
If I reduced RPMs the oscillation went away, if I increased it went away.
It seemed to occur right in the 1400 - 1600 RPM range. I'm turning a Catto
prop. My gut feeling is that it's the spinner. I'm going to readjust it.
I throttled back and bit and pointed her downhill and towards the airport.
I gave myself plenty of room on the 45 and downwind to slow down even
further. It's amazing how much you have to throttle back on the down wind
to get slowed down. I felt like I was almost chopping the power. It's just
after the speed and acceleration I just experienced it seemed really slow!
Anyway, I came in a little fast and floated quite a bit. I touched down
about mid-field and made a beautiful greaser! Heavy stick and all! I then
taxied down to the Chapter 90 hangar and enjoyed the camaraderie of a bunch
of great guys! I never felt so good as when I shut that engine down right
in front of the EAA hangar. It was an amazing feeling!
We unfortunately didn't capture the RV grin but I will post a few pictures
on the Photo share.
I have been waiting 5 years to say this:
KEEP POUNDING THOSE RIVITS! YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE THIS AIRPLANE!!!
--
Scott VanArtsdalen
Network Manager
Union Safe Deposit Bank
209-946-5116
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<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I have been looking forward to this day for 5 years<span
classGramE>, 1 month,<span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'> 3 weeks, and 2 days. <span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'>RV-4 N311SV finally took to the skies on
Sunday, February 9<sup>th</sup> at 1530 PST!<o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Here's the pertinent info for those of you who don't
like stories: <o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Take off run: I
don't know, pretty short. I'd
estimate about 500'<o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Climb Rate: I don't know.<span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Brisk.<o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Control Response:
VERY heavy right wing. Estimate about 10 lbs of force to hold against
the right rolling tendancy. Probably
from readjusting my right flap per my mechanic's instructions. <span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'>I'm going to put it back where I
thought it should be.<o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
<span
style'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Indicated Airspeed at 3500 MSL:
140kts.<span style'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> I'll
take my GPS up with me next time and do the 4 direction runs to get a better
idea.<o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Feeling: Indescribable.<o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>For those who *do*
like stories.....<o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>It started out like any other Sunday: get up go to <span
classGramE>church, tell people, "No, I haven't flown it
yet. I don't know when I'll
fly it. Soon."<span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'> To answer all the
questions. I told my pastor
that the plane was ready to fly and that I would appreciate a prayer or two
beforehand. So he came out to O27
at about 1430. He had
restored a motorcycle and was very much impressed that I built an airplane. <span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'>We spent some time ooh-<span
classSpellE>ing and ah-ing over it and two
other RVs that were being worked on by EAA Chapter 90.<span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'> <span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'>My wife and kids showed up just in time
for the prayer. I told them that I
was just going to top off the tanks and would probably fly it this Friday when
there wasn't a crowd around.
I was feeling very nervous at this point.<span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Sure I had been looking forward to this
moment for 5 years but now that it was finally here ... well ... to
quote a friend who recently flew his RV-8, "I felt like a dead man
walking out to the gallows."<o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I filled up the tanks and then confided in my wife that I
was going to go. I hopped in,
taxied out, and performed my runup.<span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Everything still looked good.<span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Damn! <span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'>I was going to have to fly it.<span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I called on the radio: "Attention
Oakdale area traffic. N311SV departing
runway two eight, first flight."
Another RV-builder and friend made a mad dash to his car to grab his
digital camera. And
then sprinted halfway down the runway to get some pics.<o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I slowly advanced the throttle to full power.<span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Acceleration felt good.<span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I felt the tail come up.<span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Still good.<span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'> A little rudder work to keep her on the
centerline. Ease back on the stick
and - SHE'S FLYING!
SHE'S FLYING TO THE RIGHT!!
OH MAN! SHE'S REALLY
PULLING TO THE RIGHT HARD!!! But
landing on the 3000 foot runway wasn't an option as I was already about
500' up. I still cannot
believe how fast these things climb!
All other control inputs felt normal and response was normal.<span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I elected to continue the flight.<span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I looked at the instruments once to see
what my airspeed was and saw that I was at 1500 feet. <span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'>I looked at the ground and it appeared I
was much higher than that so I checked my altimeter again, now I was at 2100
feet! These things really climb! <o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I leveled off at 3500 feet and tried to recall Van's
words, "The airplane is flying. <span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'>No just sit back and try to relax."<o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>After about 10 minutes I slowed to 85 mph and tried a few
turns. By the way, if you're
not used to flying slippery planes, these things do not slow down like your
garden variety Cessna. I know, I
know, the guys that have been flying RV's for a while will say they slow
down just fine and I will probably find that to be true. <span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'>But for a low-time RV pilot like me it
just wanted to keep going and going! <span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'>This is where I experienced the
only other major squawk with the plane. <span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'>At around 1600 RPM I started to notice an
oscillation in the front of the plane.
Like an out of balance tire feels.
If I reduced RPMs the oscillation went away,
if I increased it went away. It
seemed to occur right in the 1400 - 1600 RPM range.<span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I'm turning a Catto
prop. My gut feeling is that
it's the spinner. I'm
going to readjust it.<o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I throttled back and bit and pointed her downhill and
towards the airport. I gave myself
plenty of room on the 45 and downwind to slow down even further.<span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'> It's amazing how much you have to throttle
back on the down wind to get slowed down.
I felt like I was almost chopping the power.<span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'> It's just after the speed and
acceleration I just experienced it seemed really slow!<span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Anyway, I came in a little fast and
floated quite a bit. I touched down
about mid-field and made a beautiful greaser!<span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Heavy stick and all!<span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I then taxied down to the Chapter 90
hangar and enjoyed the camaraderie of a bunch of great guys!<span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I never felt so
good as when I shut that engine down right in front of the EAA hangar.<span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'> It was an amazing feeling!<o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>We unfortunately didn't capture the RV grin but I will
post a few pictures on the Photo share.<o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I have been waiting 5 years to say this:<o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>KEEP POUNDING THOSE RIVITS!<span
style'mso-spacerun:yes'> YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE THIS
AIRPLANE!!!<o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;mso-no-proof:yes'>--<span style'mso-no-proof:
yes'><o:p></o:p>
<st1:PersonName><font size3 colornavy
faceArial><span style'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy;
mso-no-proof:yes'>Scott VanArtsdalen</st1:PersonName><span
style'mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:gray;mso-no-proof:yes'>Network Manager<span
style'mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:gray;mso-no-proof:yes'>Union Safe Deposit Bank<span
style'mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:gray;mso-no-proof:yes'>209-946-5116<o:p></o:p>
<span style'font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p></o:p>
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| Subject: | Re: Cabin Heat Box TG-10 |
--> RV-List message posted by: HCRV6@aol.com
In a message dated 2/9/03 11:38:04 AM Pacific Standard Time,
ripsteel@edge.net writes:
<< I'm staring at the little triangular heat box kit from Vans and am
wondering if anyone else is concerned that this thing (including the
"flap") are made of aluminum instead of stainless? After paying close
attention to making sure my firewall is well sealed and an effective
fire barrier, this thing just looks a little vulnerable. >>
I had the same concern so I chose to order a similar box from Robins (the
heat muff guy in the Yeller Pages) that has a stainless steel mounting plate
and flapper. It's very well made and has a thin rubber gasket to help it
seal in the summer. On mine I switched the lever on the flapper so that
works from inside the cabin and eliminates one cable through the firewall.
Harry Crosby
Pleasanton, California
RV-6, starting firewall forward
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| Subject: | Re: First Flight |
--> RV-List message posted by: Lenleg@aol.com
Congratulations Scott .... welcome to the "flying" club !!!!
Len Leggette RV-8A
N901LL
Greensboro, N.C.
54 hours !!
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Meier, George" <George.Meier@goodrich.com>
Congratulations.
--> RV-List message posted by: "Van Artsdalen, Scott"
<svanarts@unionsafe.com>
I have been looking forward to this day for 5 years, 1 month, 3 weeks, and
2 days. RV-4 N311SV finally took to the skies on Sunday, February 9th at
1530 PST!
Message 12
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| Subject: | Re: First Flight |
--> RV-List message posted by: HCRV6@aol.com
Congratulations Scott. Be sure to let us know when you determine the cause
of the heavy wing.
Harry Crosby
Pleasanton, California
RV-6, starting firewall forward
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| Subject: | Re: First Flight |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Jim Jewell" <jjewell@telus.net>
Congratulations Scott.
Jim in Kelowna
Do Not Archive
----- Original Message -----
From: <HCRV6@aol.com>
Subject: Re: RV-List: First Flight
> --> RV-List message posted by: HCRV6@aol.com
>
> Congratulations Scott. Be sure to let us know when you determine the
cause
> of the heavy wing.
>
> Harry Crosby
> Pleasanton, California
> RV-6, starting firewall forward
>
>
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| Subject: | I really need an engine:-) |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Dana Overall" <bo124rs@hotmail.com>
Since my oldest son is now at college and my youngest just got his driver's
license and discovered girls.............I put my largest boat on e-bay this
afternoon. I'll use the proceeds to buy that XP-360 for the RV.
If anybody wants a good one, this is in great shape. The reserve is right
at wholesale and less that the 27-29K they are going for.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2403367386&ssPageName=ADME:B:LC:MT:1
If this link doesn't work for you for whatever reason do a search for 2000
Maxum 2300SC
Dana Overall
Richmond, KY
http://rvflying.tripod.com
do not archive
>From: "Meier, George" <George.Meier@goodrich.com>
>Reply-To: rv-list@matronics.com
>To: "'rv-list@matronics.com'" <rv-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: RE: RV-List: First Flight
>Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 14:39:41 -0500
>
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Meier, George" <George.Meier@goodrich.com>
>
>Congratulations.
>
>
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Van Artsdalen, Scott"
><svanarts@unionsafe.com>
>
>
>I have been looking forward to this day for 5 years, 1 month, 3 weeks,
>and
>2 days. RV-4 N311SV finally took to the skies on Sunday, February 9th at
>1530 PST!
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: I really need an engine:-) |
--> RV-List message posted by: Ross Schlotthauer <rdschlotthauer@yahoo.com>
Dana,
Why not just pull the 350 Chev out of your boat and
throw it up on front of your 7? Marine engines are
rated for continuous duty right! If 180 H.P. is
enough you could just run that Chev at 2700 RPM and
forget the reduction. Then you could sell the hull
minus the motor and buy your avionics.
Ross Schlotthauer
RV7 Fuse
Just Stirrin The Pot!
--- Dana Overall <bo124rs@hotmail.com> wrote:
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Dana Overall"
> <bo124rs@hotmail.com>
>
> Since my oldest son is now at college and my
> youngest just got his driver's
> license and discovered girls.............I put my
> largest boat on e-bay this
> afternoon. I'll use the proceeds to buy that XP-360
> for the RV.
>
> If anybody wants a good one, this is in great shape.
> The reserve is right
> at wholesale and less that the 27-29K they are going
> for.
>
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2403367386&ssPageName=ADME:B:LC:MT:1
>
> If this link doesn't work for you for whatever
> reason do a search for 2000
> Maxum 2300SC
>
>
> Dana Overall
> Richmond, KY
> http://rvflying.tripod.com
> do not archive
>
>
> >From: "Meier, George" <George.Meier@goodrich.com>
> >Reply-To: rv-list@matronics.com
> >To: "'rv-list@matronics.com'"
> <rv-list@matronics.com>
> >Subject: RE: RV-List: First Flight
> >Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 14:39:41 -0500
> >
> >--> RV-List message posted by: "Meier, George"
> <George.Meier@goodrich.com>
> >
> >Congratulations.
> >
> >
> >--> RV-List message posted by: "Van Artsdalen,
> Scott"
> ><svanarts@unionsafe.com>
> >
> >
> >I have been looking forward to this day for 5
> years, 1 month, 3 weeks,
> >and
> >2 days. RV-4 N311SV finally took to the skies on
> Sunday, February 9th at
> >1530 PST!
> >
> >
>
>
>
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--> RV-List message posted by: "C. Rabaut" <crabaut@coalinga.com>
GOOD JOB Scott!!!
God Bless you & your air machine. Look forward to seeing you (& her) when
you've got the bugs worked out.
Chuck
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Van Artsdalen, Scott" <svanarts@unionsafe.com>
Subject: RV-List: First Flight
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Van Artsdalen, Scott"
<svanarts@unionsafe.com>
>
>
> I have been looking forward to this day for 5 years, 1 month, 3 weeks,
and
> 2 days. RV-4 N311SV finally took to the skies on Sunday, February 9th at
> 1530 PST!
>
> Here's the pertinent info for those of you who don't like stories:
>
> Take off run: I don't know, pretty short. I'd estimate about 500'
>
> Climb Rate: I don't know. Brisk.
>
> Control Response: VERY heavy right wing. Estimate about 10 lbs of force
to
> hold against the right rolling tendancy. Probably from readjusting my
right
> flap per my mechanic's instructions. I'm going to put it back where I
> thought it should be.
>
> Indicated Airspeed at 3500 MSL: 140kts. I'll take my GPS up with me next
> time and do the 4 direction runs to get a better idea.
>
> Feeling: Indescribable.
>
> For those who *do* like stories.....
>
> It started out like any other Sunday: get up go to church, tell people,
"No,
> I haven't flown it yet. I don't know when I'll fly it. Soon." To answer
> all the questions. I told my pastor that the plane was ready to fly and
> that I would appreciate a prayer or two beforehand. So he came out to O27
> at about 1430. He had restored a motorcycle and was very much impressed
> that I built an airplane. We spent some time ooh-ing and ah-ing over it
and
> two other RVs that were being worked on by EAA Chapter 90. My wife and
> kids showed up just in time for the prayer. I told them that I was just
> going to top off the tanks and would probably fly it this Friday when
there
> wasn't a crowd around. I was feeling very nervous at this point. Sure I
> had been looking forward to this moment for 5 years but now that it was
> finally here ... well ... to quote a friend who recently flew his RV-8, "I
> felt like a dead man walking out to the gallows."
>
> I filled up the tanks and then confided in my wife that I was going to go.
> I hopped in, taxied out, and performed my runup. Everything still looked
> good. Damn! I was going to have to fly it. I called on the radio:
> "Attention Oakdale area traffic. N311SV departing runway two eight, first
> flight." Another RV-builder and friend made a mad dash to his car to grab
> his digital camera. And then sprinted halfway down the runway to get some
> pics.
>
> I slowly advanced the throttle to full power. Acceleration felt good. I
> felt the tail come up. Still good. A little rudder work to keep her on
the
> centerline. Ease back on the stick and - SHE'S FLYING! SHE'S FLYING TO
> THE RIGHT!! OH MAN! SHE'S REALLY PULLING TO THE RIGHT HARD!!! But
landing
> on the 3000 foot runway wasn't an option as I was already about 500' up.
I
> still cannot believe how fast these things climb! All other control
inputs
> felt normal and response was normal. I elected to continue the flight. I
> looked at the instruments once to see what my airspeed was and saw that I
> was at 1500 feet. I looked at the ground and it appeared I was much
higher
> than that so I checked my altimeter again, now I was at 2100 feet! These
> things really climb!
>
> I leveled off at 3500 feet and tried to recall Van's words, "The airplane
is
> flying. No just sit back and try to relax."
>
> After about 10 minutes I slowed to 85 mph and tried a few turns. By the
> way, if you're not used to flying slippery planes, these things do not
slow
> down like your garden variety Cessna. I know, I know, the guys that have
> been flying RV's for a while will say they slow down just fine and I will
> probably find that to be true. But for a low-time RV pilot like me it
just
> wanted to keep going and going! This is where I experienced the only
other
> major squawk with the plane. At around 1600 RPM I started to notice an
> oscillation in the front of the plane. Like an out of balance tire feels.
> If I reduced RPMs the oscillation went away, if I increased it went away.
> It seemed to occur right in the 1400 - 1600 RPM range. I'm turning a
Catto
> prop. My gut feeling is that it's the spinner. I'm going to readjust
it.
>
> I throttled back and bit and pointed her downhill and towards the airport.
> I gave myself plenty of room on the 45 and downwind to slow down even
> further. It's amazing how much you have to throttle back on the down wind
> to get slowed down. I felt like I was almost chopping the power. It's
just
> after the speed and acceleration I just experienced it seemed really slow!
> Anyway, I came in a little fast and floated quite a bit. I touched down
> about mid-field and made a beautiful greaser! Heavy stick and all! I
then
> taxied down to the Chapter 90 hangar and enjoyed the camaraderie of a
bunch
> of great guys! I never felt so good as when I shut that engine down right
> in front of the EAA hangar. It was an amazing feeling!
>
> We unfortunately didn't capture the RV grin but I will post a few pictures
> on the Photo share.
>
> I have been waiting 5 years to say this:
>
> KEEP POUNDING THOSE RIVITS! YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE THIS AIRPLANE!!!
>
>
> --
> Scott VanArtsdalen
> Network Manager
> Union Safe Deposit Bank
> 209-946-5116
>
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>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>I have been looking forward to this day for 5
years<span
> classGramE>, 1 month,<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> 3 weeks, and 2 days. <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>RV-4 N311SV finally took to the skies on
> Sunday, February 9<sup>th</sup> at 1530 PST!<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>Here's the pertinent info for those of you who don't
> like stories: <o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>Take off run: I
> don't know, pretty short. I'd
> estimate about 500'<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>Climb Rate: I don't know.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Brisk.<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>Control Response:
> VERY heavy right wing. Estimate about 10 lbs of force to hold against
> the right rolling tendancy. Probably
> from readjusting my right flap per my mechanic's instructions. <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>I'm going to put it back where I
> thought it should be.<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span
> style'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Indicated Airspeed at 3500 MSL:
> 140kts.<span style'font-size:
> 10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> I'll
> take my GPS up with me next time and do the 4 direction runs to get a
better
> idea.<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>Feeling: Indescribable.<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>For those who *do*
> like stories.....<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>It started out like any other Sunday: get up go to
<span
> classGramE>church, tell people, "No, I haven't flown it
> yet. I don't know when I'll
> fly it. Soon."<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> To answer all the
> questions. I told my pastor
> that the plane was ready to fly and that I would appreciate a prayer or
two
> beforehand. So he came out to O27
> at about 1430. He had
> restored a motorcycle and was very much impressed that I built an
airplane. <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>We spent some time ooh-<span
> classSpellE>ing and ah-ing over it and two
> other RVs that were being worked on by EAA Chapter 90.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>My wife and kids showed up just in time
> for the prayer. I told them that I
> was just going to top off the tanks and would probably fly it this Friday
when
> there wasn't a crowd around.
> I was feeling very nervous at this point.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Sure I had been looking forward to this
> moment for 5 years but now that it was finally here ... well ... to
> quote a friend who recently flew his RV-8, "I felt like a dead man
> walking out to the gallows."<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>I filled up the tanks and then confided in my wife that
I
> was going to go. I hopped in,
> taxied out, and performed my runup.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Everything still looked good.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Damn! <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>I was going to have to fly it.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I called on the radio: "Attention
> Oakdale area traffic. N311SV departing
> runway two eight, first flight."
> Another RV-builder and friend made a mad dash to his car to grab his
> digital camera. And
> then sprinted halfway down the runway to get some pics.<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>I slowly advanced the throttle to full power.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Acceleration felt good.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I felt the tail come up.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Still good.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> A little rudder work to keep her on the
> centerline. Ease back on the stick
> and - SHE'S FLYING!
> SHE'S FLYING TO THE RIGHT!!
> OH MAN! SHE'S REALLY
> PULLING TO THE RIGHT HARD!!! But
> landing on the 3000 foot runway wasn't an option as I was already about
> 500' up. I still cannot
> believe how fast these things climb!
> All other control inputs felt normal and response was normal.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I elected to continue the flight.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I looked at the instruments once to see
> what my airspeed was and saw that I was at 1500 feet. <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>I looked at the ground and it appeared I
> was much higher than that so I checked my altimeter again, now I was at
2100
> feet! These things really climb! <o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>I leveled off at 3500 feet and tried to recall Van's
> words, "The airplane is flying. <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>No just sit back and try to relax."<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>After about 10 minutes I slowed to 85 mph and tried a
few
> turns. By the way, if you're
> not used to flying slippery planes, these things do not slow down like
your
> garden variety Cessna. I know, I
> know, the guys that have been flying RV's for a while will say they slow
> down just fine and I will probably find that to be true. <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>But for a low-time RV pilot like me it
> just wanted to keep going and going! <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>This is where I experienced the
> only other major squawk with the plane. <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>At around 1600 RPM I started to notice an
> oscillation in the front of the plane.
> Like an out of balance tire feels.
> If I reduced RPMs the oscillation went away,
> if I increased it went away. It
> seemed to occur right in the 1400 - 1600 RPM range.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I'm turning a Catto
> prop. My gut feeling is that
> it's the spinner. I'm
> going to readjust it.<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>I throttled back and bit and pointed her downhill and
> towards the airport. I gave myself
> plenty of room on the 45 and downwind to slow down even further.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> It's amazing how much you have to throttle
> back on the down wind to get slowed down.
> I felt like I was almost chopping the power.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> It's just after the speed and
> acceleration I just experienced it seemed really slow!<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Anyway, I came in a little fast and
> floated quite a bit. I touched down
> about mid-field and made a beautiful greaser!<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Heavy stick and all!<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I then taxied down to the Chapter 90
> hangar and enjoyed the camaraderie of a bunch of great guys!<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I never felt so
> good as when I shut that engine down right in front of the EAA
hangar.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> It was an amazing feeling!<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>We unfortunately didn't capture the RV grin but I will
> post a few pictures on the Photo share.<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>I have been waiting 5 years to say this:<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>KEEP POUNDING THOSE RIVITS!<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE THIS
> AIRPLANE!!!<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial;mso-no-proof:yes'>--<span style'mso-no-proof:
> yes'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <st1:PersonName><font size3 colornavy
> faceArial><span style'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy;
> mso-no-proof:yes'>Scott VanArtsdalen</st1:PersonName><span
> style'mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:
> 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:gray;mso-no-proof:yes'>Network Manager<span
> style'mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:
> 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:gray;mso-no-proof:yes'>Union Safe Deposit
Bank<span
> style'mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:
>
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:gray;mso-no-proof:yes'>209-946-5116<o:p></o:p
>
>
> <span style'font-size:
> 12.0pt'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re; First Flight |
--> RV-List message posted by: Oldsfolks@aol.com
Congratulations Scott. Many more happy flights.
Bob Olds A&P , EAA Tech. Counselor
RV-4 , N1191X , Flying Now
Charleston, Arkansas
"Real Aviators Fly Taildraggers"
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| Subject: | Re: re: rubber guards on mushroom sets |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Elsa & Henry" <elsa-henry@darlor-watch.com>
Same as Gary, I used my swivel set un-modified and it worked fine. I coached
my "Rosie the Riveter" wife to sing-out "One-thousand, Two-thousand, Stop"
while pulling the gun's trigger full-on as a timing method for setting the
flush AN 426 3-3.5 and 3-4 rivets which were the majority.
When I started building in 1995, I was given a beautiful gun made in Sweden,
from a chap that was using it during WW II. The only trouble was that it
had a 10mm bore so I had to hone it out to accept the now standard .401"
sets. It is probably a 2X equivalent. With the swivel set purchased from
Avery, it did a nice job.
Cheers!!------Henry
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| Subject: | Re: Blind Rivet Question 7A HS Stab |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Mike D." <mike1qc@yahoo.com>
Karie I just did this yesterday. I used LP4-3 rivets found in bag 624. The note
is on DWG-3 (mine is dated 1/7/02) in the "Exploded ISO View" near the left HS-707
Nose rib. It reads "LP4-3 all HS-707 to HS-702 to HS-708 Blind Rivets".
Hope this helps.
Mike Divan
RV-7A
(Building Empennage)
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--> RV-List message posted by: Oldsfolks@aol.com
Congratulations Scott. Many more happy flights.
Bob Olds A&P , EAA Tech. Counselor
RV-4 , N1191X , Flying Now
Charleston, Arkansas
"Real Aviators Fly Taildraggers"
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| Subject: | Panther Electronics vs. Quiet Technologies Headsets |
--> RV-List message posted by: Lenleg@aol.com
List:
In looking through the archives I saw some discussion on these two headsets
taking place back in the summer. I am looking for something like this for my
wife (GIB) ... haven't seen either of them in person.
Does anyone on the list have more experience now with either of these two
headsets? And if so, would give me an update and reccomendation
Thanks !!
Len Leggette RV-8A
N901LL
Greensboro, N.C.
54 hours !!
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Elsa & Henry" <elsa-henry@darlor-watch.com>
Way to go Scott!! Welcome to the RV Airforce! Too bad about the heavy
wing.--I did not follow the advice in the building manual which said to use
the wing airfoil template to set the neutral positions-Nix! I didn't like
the fit of it despite cutting it out very carefully from the cover of the
wing crate. The fiberglass wing-tips looked pretty good to me, as they
followed the skin curvature perfectly, so I first set the outboard end of
one of the ailerons to line-up with wing-tip in the neutral position,
clamped it there and then set the other aileron the same way. I then set the
flap linkages to align their outboard ends with the aileron inboard ends.
Thus a straight trailing-edge line right through in the neutral position.
When my test pilot did the first flight, he radio'd that "I have sweet
airplane here" and after 15 minutes, landed and took me up. When at cruising
altitude, he showed me hands-off flight at 180 MPH and the same at 65 MPH. I
guess using the wing- tips to set the neutral positions worked out OK. I
can't detect any roll-moment when lowering the flaps.
Cheers!! ---Henry Hore--RV6-A C-GELS, Cornwall, Ontario
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| Subject: | Re: First Flight |
--> RV-List message posted by: "John Starn" <jhstarn@earthlink.net>
Congrats Scott, APV is still a great place for lunch. KABONG Do Not
Archive.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Van Artsdalen, Scott" <svanarts@unionsafe.com>
Subject: RV-List: First Flight
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Van Artsdalen, Scott"
<svanarts@unionsafe.com>
>
>
> I have been looking forward to this day for 5 years, 1 month, 3 weeks,
and
> 2 days. RV-4 N311SV finally took to the skies on Sunday, February 9th at
> 1530 PST!
>
> Here's the pertinent info for those of you who don't like stories:
>
> Take off run: I don't know, pretty short. I'd estimate about 500'
>
> Climb Rate: I don't know. Brisk.
>
> Control Response: VERY heavy right wing. Estimate about 10 lbs of force
to
> hold against the right rolling tendancy. Probably from readjusting my
right
> flap per my mechanic's instructions. I'm going to put it back where I
> thought it should be.
>
> Indicated Airspeed at 3500 MSL: 140kts. I'll take my GPS up with me next
> time and do the 4 direction runs to get a better idea.
>
> Feeling: Indescribable.
>
> For those who *do* like stories.....
>
> It started out like any other Sunday: get up go to church, tell people,
"No,
> I haven't flown it yet. I don't know when I'll fly it. Soon." To answer
> all the questions. I told my pastor that the plane was ready to fly and
> that I would appreciate a prayer or two beforehand. So he came out to O27
> at about 1430. He had restored a motorcycle and was very much impressed
> that I built an airplane. We spent some time ooh-ing and ah-ing over it
and
> two other RVs that were being worked on by EAA Chapter 90. My wife and
> kids showed up just in time for the prayer. I told them that I was just
> going to top off the tanks and would probably fly it this Friday when
there
> wasn't a crowd around. I was feeling very nervous at this point. Sure I
> had been looking forward to this moment for 5 years but now that it was
> finally here ... well ... to quote a friend who recently flew his RV-8, "I
> felt like a dead man walking out to the gallows."
>
> I filled up the tanks and then confided in my wife that I was going to go.
> I hopped in, taxied out, and performed my runup. Everything still looked
> good. Damn! I was going to have to fly it. I called on the radio:
> "Attention Oakdale area traffic. N311SV departing runway two eight, first
> flight." Another RV-builder and friend made a mad dash to his car to grab
> his digital camera. And then sprinted halfway down the runway to get some
> pics.
>
> I slowly advanced the throttle to full power. Acceleration felt good. I
> felt the tail come up. Still good. A little rudder work to keep her on
the
> centerline. Ease back on the stick and - SHE'S FLYING! SHE'S FLYING TO
> THE RIGHT!! OH MAN! SHE'S REALLY PULLING TO THE RIGHT HARD!!! But
landing
> on the 3000 foot runway wasn't an option as I was already about 500' up.
I
> still cannot believe how fast these things climb! All other control
inputs
> felt normal and response was normal. I elected to continue the flight. I
> looked at the instruments once to see what my airspeed was and saw that I
> was at 1500 feet. I looked at the ground and it appeared I was much
higher
> than that so I checked my altimeter again, now I was at 2100 feet! These
> things really climb!
>
> I leveled off at 3500 feet and tried to recall Van's words, "The airplane
is
> flying. No just sit back and try to relax."
>
> After about 10 minutes I slowed to 85 mph and tried a few turns. By the
> way, if you're not used to flying slippery planes, these things do not
slow
> down like your garden variety Cessna. I know, I know, the guys that have
> been flying RV's for a while will say they slow down just fine and I will
> probably find that to be true. But for a low-time RV pilot like me it
just
> wanted to keep going and going! This is where I experienced the only
other
> major squawk with the plane. At around 1600 RPM I started to notice an
> oscillation in the front of the plane. Like an out of balance tire feels.
> If I reduced RPMs the oscillation went away, if I increased it went away.
> It seemed to occur right in the 1400 - 1600 RPM range. I'm turning a
Catto
> prop. My gut feeling is that it's the spinner. I'm going to readjust
it.
>
> I throttled back and bit and pointed her downhill and towards the airport.
> I gave myself plenty of room on the 45 and downwind to slow down even
> further. It's amazing how much you have to throttle back on the down wind
> to get slowed down. I felt like I was almost chopping the power. It's
just
> after the speed and acceleration I just experienced it seemed really slow!
> Anyway, I came in a little fast and floated quite a bit. I touched down
> about mid-field and made a beautiful greaser! Heavy stick and all! I
then
> taxied down to the Chapter 90 hangar and enjoyed the camaraderie of a
bunch
> of great guys! I never felt so good as when I shut that engine down right
> in front of the EAA hangar. It was an amazing feeling!
>
> We unfortunately didn't capture the RV grin but I will post a few pictures
> on the Photo share.
>
> I have been waiting 5 years to say this:
>
> KEEP POUNDING THOSE RIVITS! YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE THIS AIRPLANE!!!
>
>
> --
> Scott VanArtsdalen
> Network Manager
> Union Safe Deposit Bank
> 209-946-5116
>
>
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> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>I have been looking forward to this day for 5
years<span
> classGramE>, 1 month,<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> 3 weeks, and 2 days. <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>RV-4 N311SV finally took to the skies on
> Sunday, February 9<sup>th</sup> at 1530 PST!<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>Here's the pertinent info for those of you who don't
> like stories: <o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>Take off run: I
> don't know, pretty short. I'd
> estimate about 500'<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>Climb Rate: I don't know.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Brisk.<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>Control Response:
> VERY heavy right wing. Estimate about 10 lbs of force to hold against
> the right rolling tendancy. Probably
> from readjusting my right flap per my mechanic's instructions. <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>I'm going to put it back where I
> thought it should be.<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span
> style'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Indicated Airspeed at 3500 MSL:
> 140kts.<span style'font-size:
> 10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> I'll
> take my GPS up with me next time and do the 4 direction runs to get a
better
> idea.<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>Feeling: Indescribable.<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>For those who *do*
> like stories.....<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>It started out like any other Sunday: get up go to
<span
> classGramE>church, tell people, "No, I haven't flown it
> yet. I don't know when I'll
> fly it. Soon."<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> To answer all the
> questions. I told my pastor
> that the plane was ready to fly and that I would appreciate a prayer or
two
> beforehand. So he came out to O27
> at about 1430. He had
> restored a motorcycle and was very much impressed that I built an
airplane. <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>We spent some time ooh-<span
> classSpellE>ing and ah-ing over it and two
> other RVs that were being worked on by EAA Chapter 90.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>My wife and kids showed up just in time
> for the prayer. I told them that I
> was just going to top off the tanks and would probably fly it this Friday
when
> there wasn't a crowd around.
> I was feeling very nervous at this point.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Sure I had been looking forward to this
> moment for 5 years but now that it was finally here ... well ... to
> quote a friend who recently flew his RV-8, "I felt like a dead man
> walking out to the gallows."<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>I filled up the tanks and then confided in my wife that
I
> was going to go. I hopped in,
> taxied out, and performed my runup.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Everything still looked good.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Damn! <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>I was going to have to fly it.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I called on the radio: "Attention
> Oakdale area traffic. N311SV departing
> runway two eight, first flight."
> Another RV-builder and friend made a mad dash to his car to grab his
> digital camera. And
> then sprinted halfway down the runway to get some pics.<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>I slowly advanced the throttle to full power.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Acceleration felt good.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I felt the tail come up.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Still good.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> A little rudder work to keep her on the
> centerline. Ease back on the stick
> and - SHE'S FLYING!
> SHE'S FLYING TO THE RIGHT!!
> OH MAN! SHE'S REALLY
> PULLING TO THE RIGHT HARD!!! But
> landing on the 3000 foot runway wasn't an option as I was already about
> 500' up. I still cannot
> believe how fast these things climb!
> All other control inputs felt normal and response was normal.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I elected to continue the flight.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I looked at the instruments once to see
> what my airspeed was and saw that I was at 1500 feet. <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>I looked at the ground and it appeared I
> was much higher than that so I checked my altimeter again, now I was at
2100
> feet! These things really climb! <o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>I leveled off at 3500 feet and tried to recall Van's
> words, "The airplane is flying. <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>No just sit back and try to relax."<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>After about 10 minutes I slowed to 85 mph and tried a
few
> turns. By the way, if you're
> not used to flying slippery planes, these things do not slow down like
your
> garden variety Cessna. I know, I
> know, the guys that have been flying RV's for a while will say they slow
> down just fine and I will probably find that to be true. <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>But for a low-time RV pilot like me it
> just wanted to keep going and going! <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>This is where I experienced the
> only other major squawk with the plane. <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>At around 1600 RPM I started to notice an
> oscillation in the front of the plane.
> Like an out of balance tire feels.
> If I reduced RPMs the oscillation went away,
> if I increased it went away. It
> seemed to occur right in the 1400 - 1600 RPM range.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I'm turning a Catto
> prop. My gut feeling is that
> it's the spinner. I'm
> going to readjust it.<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>I throttled back and bit and pointed her downhill and
> towards the airport. I gave myself
> plenty of room on the 45 and downwind to slow down even further.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> It's amazing how much you have to throttle
> back on the down wind to get slowed down.
> I felt like I was almost chopping the power.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> It's just after the speed and
> acceleration I just experienced it seemed really slow!<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Anyway, I came in a little fast and
> floated quite a bit. I touched down
> about mid-field and made a beautiful greaser!<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Heavy stick and all!<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I then taxied down to the Chapter 90
> hangar and enjoyed the camaraderie of a bunch of great guys!<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I never felt so
> good as when I shut that engine down right in front of the EAA
hangar.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> It was an amazing feeling!<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>We unfortunately didn't capture the RV grin but I will
> post a few pictures on the Photo share.<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>I have been waiting 5 years to say this:<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>KEEP POUNDING THOSE RIVITS!<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE THIS
> AIRPLANE!!!<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial;mso-no-proof:yes'>--<span style'mso-no-proof:
> yes'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <st1:PersonName><font size3 colornavy
> faceArial><span style'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy;
> mso-no-proof:yes'>Scott VanArtsdalen</st1:PersonName><span
> style'mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:
> 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:gray;mso-no-proof:yes'>Network Manager<span
> style'mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:
> 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:gray;mso-no-proof:yes'>Union Safe Deposit
Bank<span
> style'mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:
>
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:gray;mso-no-proof:yes'>209-946-5116<o:p></o:p
>
>
> <span style'font-size:
> 12.0pt'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
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| Subject: | Lycoming Flywheel Orientation |
--> RV-List message posted by: "John H. Wiegenstein" <johnw@hellerwiegenstein.com>
Hi listers - I've been on and off list periodically over the last several
years, and now my RV-6 is close to completion, or at least close enough for
an engine. My new O-360-A1A from Van's arrived last week and is now proudly
hanging on the front of the airplane. Talk about getting the juices flowing
to finish the project and get in the air! My question is this: the
flywheel/starter ring gear has various timing marks that suggest it needs to
be oriented to the crank in a certain position. However, there are no
obvious marks to show what position this is. The flywheel has a hole
drilled in it (and another halfway drilled) near the outer edge, and these
look to me like balancing holes, but I cannot tell if that is to balance
ONLY the flywheel or to balance the flywheel/crank/etc. assembly as a whole.
I have not moved the flywheel position but want to know if this is something
to keep an eye out for. Any comments/suggestions would be much appreciated.
TIA.
John H. Wiegenstein
HELLER WIEGENSTEIN PLLC
19301 - 8th Avenue NE, Suite A
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-3500
(360) 394-3503 FAX
johnw@hellerwiegenstein.com
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| Subject: | Re: First Flight |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Charles Rowbotham" <crowbotham@hotmail.com>
Scott,
CONGRATULATIONS and WELL DONE !!!
Chuck & Dave Rowbotham
RV-8A
>From: "Van Artsdalen, Scott" <svanarts@unionsafe.com>
>Reply-To: rv-list@matronics.com
>To: "'rv-list@matronics.com'" <rv-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: RV-List: First Flight
>Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 11:13:12 -0800
>
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Van Artsdalen, Scott"
><svanarts@unionsafe.com>
>
>
>I have been looking forward to this day for 5 years, 1 month, 3 weeks,
>and
>2 days. RV-4 N311SV finally took to the skies on Sunday, February 9th at
>1530 PST!
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Lycoming Flywheel Orientation |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Kyle Boatright" <kyle.boatright@adelphia.net>
One of the lugs on the crank is a different size than the others. There is
a matching hole on the flywheel. The only way your flywheel will fit is by
matching the odd sized lug with the odd sized hole.
KB
----- Original Message -----
From: "John H. Wiegenstein" <johnw@hellerwiegenstein.com>
Subject: RV-List: Lycoming Flywheel Orientation
> --> RV-List message posted by: "John H. Wiegenstein"
<johnw@hellerwiegenstein.com>
>
> Hi listers - I've been on and off list periodically over the last several
> years, and now my RV-6 is close to completion, or at least close enough
for
> an engine. My new O-360-A1A from Van's arrived last week and is now
proudly
> hanging on the front of the airplane. Talk about getting the juices
flowing
> to finish the project and get in the air! My question is this: the
> flywheel/starter ring gear has various timing marks that suggest it needs
to
> be oriented to the crank in a certain position. However, there are no
> obvious marks to show what position this is. The flywheel has a hole
> drilled in it (and another halfway drilled) near the outer edge, and these
> look to me like balancing holes, but I cannot tell if that is to balance
> ONLY the flywheel or to balance the flywheel/crank/etc. assembly as a
whole.
> I have not moved the flywheel position but want to know if this is
something
> to keep an eye out for. Any comments/suggestions would be much
appreciated.
> TIA.
>
> John H. Wiegenstein
> HELLER WIEGENSTEIN PLLC
> 19301 - 8th Avenue NE, Suite A
> Poulsbo, WA 98370
> (360) 394-3500
> (360) 394-3503 FAX
> johnw@hellerwiegenstein.com
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Panther Electronics vs. Quiet Technologies |
Headsets
--> RV-List message posted by: Gary Liming <gary@liming.org>
At 04:42 PM 2/10/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>--> RV-List message posted by: Lenleg@aol.com
>
>List:
>
>In looking through the archives I saw some discussion on these two headsets
>taking place back in the summer. I am looking for something like this for my
>wife (GIB) ... haven't seen either of them in person.
>
>Does anyone on the list have more experience now with either of these two
>headsets? And if so, would give me an update and reccomendation
Get a hold of the latest issue of Aviation Consumer - they just did a
review of these "ear plug" type headsets, complete with wife testing.
Gary Liming
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| Subject: | Re: Panther Electronics vs. Quiet Technologies Headsets |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Jim Jewell" <jjewell@telus.net>
Hi Gary.
If you have read the article you mention, could you brief us as to it's
findings pro and con?
Jim in Kelowna do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Liming" <gary@liming.org>
Subject: Re: RV-List: Panther Electronics vs. Quiet Technologies Headsets
> --> RV-List message posted by: Gary Liming <gary@liming.org>
>
> At 04:42 PM 2/10/2003 -0500, you wrote:
> >--> RV-List message posted by: Lenleg@aol.com
> >
> >List:
> >
> >In looking through the archives I saw some discussion on these two
headsets
> >taking place back in the summer. I am looking for something like this
for my
> >wife (GIB) ... haven't seen either of them in person.
> >
> >Does anyone on the list have more experience now with either of these two
> >headsets? And if so, would give me an update and reccomendation
>
> Get a hold of the latest issue of Aviation Consumer - they just did a
> review of these "ear plug" type headsets, complete with wife testing.
>
> Gary Liming
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Panther Electronics vs. Quiet Technologies Headsets |
--> RV-List message posted by: Lenleg@aol.com
Thanks Gary !! I will find the magazine.
Len Leggette, RV-8A
Greensboro, NC N910LL
54 hours
Do Not Archive
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| Subject: | Re: Panther Electronics vs. Quiet Technologies Headsets |
--> RV-List message posted by: Lenleg@aol.com
Just purchased the Aviation Consumer article on their website. They liked
the Quiet Tech product much better.
Thanks again Gary for the heads up on Aviatioon Consumer.
Len Leggette, RV-8A
Greensboro, NC N910LL
54 hours
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| Subject: | Anywhere Map GPS for sale |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Al Grajek" <algrajek@msn.com>
I have a Anywhere Map GPS with CopmaQ ipaq pocket pc and all accessories for sale.
Used only once. Includes 1 year of updates, PC docking station and all software.
All for $650.00. Compare to $1200.00 New. Contact me at 859-361-9460.
AL Grajek
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| Subject: | Re: Lycoming Flywheel Orientation |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Konrad Werner" <Connywerner@wans.net>
Dear Kyle,
Do you also have an idea about the balancing part of the question? Is it
just the flywheel being balanced (and can therefore be put on any other
engine!), or is it the flywheel & crank combo, which get's balanced during
assembly at the Factory. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Konrad
Do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kyle Boatright" <kyle.boatright@adelphia.net>
Subject: Re: RV-List: Lycoming Flywheel Orientation
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Kyle Boatright"
<kyle.boatright@adelphia.net>
>
> One of the lugs on the crank is a different size than the others. There
is
> a matching hole on the flywheel. The only way your flywheel will fit is
by
> matching the odd sized lug with the odd sized hole.
> KB
My question is this: the
> > flywheel/starter ring gear has various timing marks that suggest it
needs
> to
> > be oriented to the crank in a certain position. However, there are no
> > obvious marks to show what position this is. The flywheel has a hole
> > drilled in it (and another halfway drilled) near the outer edge, and
these
> > look to me like balancing holes, but I cannot tell if that is to balance
> > ONLY the flywheel or to balance the flywheel/crank/etc. assembly as a
> whole.
> > I have not moved the flywheel position but want to know if this is
> something
> > to keep an eye out for. Any comments/suggestions would be much
> appreciated.
> > TIA.
> >
> > John H. Wiegenstein
> > HELLER WIEGENSTEIN PLLC
> > 19301 - 8th Avenue NE, Suite A
> > Poulsbo, WA 98370
> > (360) 394-3500
> > (360) 394-3503 FAX
> > johnw@hellerwiegenstein.com
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Lycoming Flywheel Orientation |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Kyle Boatright" <kyle.boatright@adelphia.net>
I bet the parts are interchangable between engines, but I don't know.
Quick, someone call an expert!
KB
----- Original Message -----
From: "Konrad Werner" <Connywerner@wans.net>
Subject: Re: RV-List: Lycoming Flywheel Orientation
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Konrad Werner" <Connywerner@wans.net>
>
> Dear Kyle,
> Do you also have an idea about the balancing part of the question? Is it
> just the flywheel being balanced (and can therefore be put on any other
> engine!), or is it the flywheel & crank combo, which get's balanced during
> assembly at the Factory. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Konrad
>
> Do not archive
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kyle Boatright" <kyle.boatright@adelphia.net>
> To: <rv-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: RV-List: Lycoming Flywheel Orientation
>
>
> > --> RV-List message posted by: "Kyle Boatright"
> <kyle.boatright@adelphia.net>
> >
> > One of the lugs on the crank is a different size than the others. There
> is
> > a matching hole on the flywheel. The only way your flywheel will fit is
> by
> > matching the odd sized lug with the odd sized hole.
> > KB
>
> My question is this: the
> > > flywheel/starter ring gear has various timing marks that suggest it
> needs
> > to
> > > be oriented to the crank in a certain position. However, there are no
> > > obvious marks to show what position this is. The flywheel has a hole
> > > drilled in it (and another halfway drilled) near the outer edge, and
> these
> > > look to me like balancing holes, but I cannot tell if that is to
balance
> > > ONLY the flywheel or to balance the flywheel/crank/etc. assembly as a
> > whole.
> > > I have not moved the flywheel position but want to know if this is
> > something
> > > to keep an eye out for. Any comments/suggestions would be much
> > appreciated.
> > > TIA.
> > >
> > > John H. Wiegenstein
> > > HELLER WIEGENSTEIN PLLC
> > > 19301 - 8th Avenue NE, Suite A
> > > Poulsbo, WA 98370
> > > (360) 394-3500
> > > (360) 394-3503 FAX
> > > johnw@hellerwiegenstein.com
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Lycoming Flywheel Orientation |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Brian Denk" <akroguy@hotmail.com>
>
>--> RV-List message posted by: "John H. Wiegenstein"
><johnw@hellerwiegenstein.com>
>
>Hi listers - I've been on and off list periodically over the last several
>years, and now my RV-6 is close to completion, or at least close enough for
>an engine. My new O-360-A1A from Van's arrived last week and is now
>proudly
>hanging on the front of the airplane. Talk about getting the juices
>flowing
>to finish the project and get in the air! My question is this: the
>flywheel/starter ring gear has various timing marks that suggest it needs
>to
>be oriented to the crank in a certain position. However, there are no
>obvious marks to show what position this is. The flywheel has a hole
>drilled in it (and another halfway drilled) near the outer edge, and these
>look to me like balancing holes, but I cannot tell if that is to balance
>ONLY the flywheel or to balance the flywheel/crank/etc. assembly as a
>whole.
>I have not moved the flywheel position but want to know if this is
>something
>to keep an eye out for. Any comments/suggestions would be much
>appreciated.
>TIA.
>
>John H. Wiegenstein
>HELLER WIEGENSTEIN PLLC
John,
There should be a very slightly different prop bolt bushing on the crank
flange. It has a larger diameter near the base of the bushing at the flange
face. This will only allow the proper hole on the flywheel to seat over it.
Get out a set of inside calipers and measure the holes on the flywheel.
You'll see one is larger in diameter. Or, just keep trying to fit it onto
the crank flange until it seats. You get six tries! :)
I also puzzled on this several years ago. Don't sweat it. You'll get it
mounted.
Brian Denk
RV8 N94BD
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--> RV-List message posted by: David Aronson <aronsond@pacbell.net>
Scott:
Great going. I am just about there. A lot of little stuff but will be
a Osh Gosh this year. See you there?
Dave Aronson
RV4 N504RV
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Charles
Rowbotham
Subject: Re: RV-List: First Flight
--> RV-List message posted by: "Charles Rowbotham"
<crowbotham@hotmail.com>
Scott,
CONGRATULATIONS and WELL DONE !!!
Chuck & Dave Rowbotham
RV-8A
>From: "Van Artsdalen, Scott" <svanarts@unionsafe.com>
>Reply-To: rv-list@matronics.com
>To: "'rv-list@matronics.com'" <rv-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: RV-List: First Flight
>Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 11:13:12 -0800
>
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Van Artsdalen, Scott"
><svanarts@unionsafe.com>
>
>
>I have been looking forward to this day for 5 years, 1 month, 3
weeks,
>and
>2 days. RV-4 N311SV finally took to the skies on Sunday, February 9th
at
>1530 PST!
>
>
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| Subject: | Panther Electronics vs. Quiet Technologies Headsets |
--> RV-List message posted by: David Aronson <aronsond@pacbell.net>
I have the panther earsets. They are very comfortable and do a good job
of noise reduction. I have an ongoing problem with my set, due to
extreme noise. If the aircraft is very noisy, the squelch limiter must
be set way up and triggers too easily. In a closed, sealed cockpit with
moderate noise, say a higher end spam can, this would be a very nice
piece of equipment for long trips. My RV4 and Citabria are too noisy
for this unit.
Other pilots read me load and clear and I hear them fine. It does take
a bit of getting used to being that you only hear in one earpeace. The
mic is in the other ear. Comfort is it's big benefit. No pressure on
your head or ears, no weight, eyeglasses do not break the seal. Chewing
gum does!!!!!
My grades for the unit ***** is excellent
Comfort *****
Audible to other traffic ****
Noise comfort in noisy AC **
Noise comfort in quiet AC ****
Cost vs benefit overall **
Squelch hold in windy AC *
I hope this helps. Customer service is excellent at Panther. They
re-made my earsets as they didn't think the seal was good and the mic
was triggering prematurely due to noise entering the ear. It did
improve some but the unit is just not made for open cockpits or Ultra
noisy AC
Dave Aronson
RV4 N504RV
Citabria N2683Z
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gary Liming
Subject: Re: RV-List: Panther Electronics vs. Quiet Technologies
Headsets
--> RV-List message posted by: Gary Liming <gary@liming.org>
At 04:42 PM 2/10/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>--> RV-List message posted by: Lenleg@aol.com
>
>List:
>
>In looking through the archives I saw some discussion on these two
headsets
>taking place back in the summer. I am looking for something like this
for my
>wife (GIB) ... haven't seen either of them in person.
>
>Does anyone on the list have more experience now with either of these
two
>headsets? And if so, would give me an update and reccomendation
Get a hold of the latest issue of Aviation Consumer - they just did a
review of these "ear plug" type headsets, complete with wife testing.
Gary Liming
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| Subject: | Comm and Transponder antenna routing/ RV6 |
--> RV-List message posted by: Rv6238@aol.com
My com and transponder antennas are mounted on the belly aft of the spar. I
need to get the antenna cables and the wing wiring up to the panel. The
neatest installation seems to be to bundle the antennae cables together with
the position light and strobe power supply wires together. Strobe power packs
are mounted on outboard wing ribs. Power supply wires to the strobes are
shielded. Is this a good plan, or is there noise potential with this plan?
Thanks, Bill
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--> RV-List message posted by: "John" <jtb1@prodigy.net>
Subject: RE: RV-List: 6A Tow Bar...
Carl,
I received the pictures of the tow bar. That is pretty ingenious and
looks simple to make. | am definitely going to make one and also pass the
info along to fellow RV-6A and RV-8A owner and builder here at my home
airport, (Twin Lakes Airpark S-17) here in SC.
Thanks again,
Jack Bombard
RV-8A builder (working om wings)
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--> RV-List message posted by: Mark Phillips <ripsteel@edge.net>
Way to go Scott! Suggest measure length of wings for consistency? 8-)
Mark - do not archive
Van Artsdalen, Scott wrote:
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Van Artsdalen, Scott" <svanarts@unionsafe.com>
>
>
> I have been looking forward to this day for 5 years, 1 month, 3 weeks, and
> 2 days. RV-4 N311SV finally took to the skies on Sunday, February 9th at
> 1530 PST!
>
> Here's the pertinent info for those of you who don't like stories:
>
> Take off run: I don't know, pretty short. I'd estimate about 500'
>
> Climb Rate: I don't know. Brisk.
>
> Control Response: VERY heavy right wing. Estimate about 10 lbs of force to
> hold against the right rolling tendancy. Probably from readjusting my right
> flap per my mechanic's instructions. I'm going to put it back where I
> thought it should be.
>
> Indicated Airspeed at 3500 MSL: 140kts. I'll take my GPS up with me next
> time and do the 4 direction runs to get a better idea.
>
> Feeling: Indescribable.
>
> For those who *do* like stories.....
>
> It started out like any other Sunday: get up go to church, tell people, "No,
> I haven't flown it yet. I don't know when I'll fly it. Soon." To answer
> all the questions. I told my pastor that the plane was ready to fly and
> that I would appreciate a prayer or two beforehand. So he came out to O27
> at about 1430. He had restored a motorcycle and was very much impressed
> that I built an airplane. We spent some time ooh-ing and ah-ing over it and
> two other RVs that were being worked on by EAA Chapter 90. My wife and
> kids showed up just in time for the prayer. I told them that I was just
> going to top off the tanks and would probably fly it this Friday when there
> wasn't a crowd around. I was feeling very nervous at this point. Sure I
> had been looking forward to this moment for 5 years but now that it was
> finally here ... well ... to quote a friend who recently flew his RV-8, "I
> felt like a dead man walking out to the gallows."
>
> I filled up the tanks and then confided in my wife that I was going to go.
> I hopped in, taxied out, and performed my runup. Everything still looked
> good. Damn! I was going to have to fly it. I called on the radio:
> "Attention Oakdale area traffic. N311SV departing runway two eight, first
> flight." Another RV-builder and friend made a mad dash to his car to grab
> his digital camera. And then sprinted halfway down the runway to get some
> pics.
>
> I slowly advanced the throttle to full power. Acceleration felt good. I
> felt the tail come up. Still good. A little rudder work to keep her on the
> centerline. Ease back on the stick and - SHE'S FLYING! SHE'S FLYING TO
> THE RIGHT!! OH MAN! SHE'S REALLY PULLING TO THE RIGHT HARD!!! But landing
> on the 3000 foot runway wasn't an option as I was already about 500' up. I
> still cannot believe how fast these things climb! All other control inputs
> felt normal and response was normal. I elected to continue the flight. I
> looked at the instruments once to see what my airspeed was and saw that I
> was at 1500 feet. I looked at the ground and it appeared I was much higher
> than that so I checked my altimeter again, now I was at 2100 feet! These
> things really climb!
>
> I leveled off at 3500 feet and tried to recall Van's words, "The airplane is
> flying. No just sit back and try to relax."
>
> After about 10 minutes I slowed to 85 mph and tried a few turns. By the
> way, if you're not used to flying slippery planes, these things do not slow
> down like your garden variety Cessna. I know, I know, the guys that have
> been flying RV's for a while will say they slow down just fine and I will
> probably find that to be true. But for a low-time RV pilot like me it just
> wanted to keep going and going! This is where I experienced the only other
> major squawk with the plane. At around 1600 RPM I started to notice an
> oscillation in the front of the plane. Like an out of balance tire feels.
> If I reduced RPMs the oscillation went away, if I increased it went away.
> It seemed to occur right in the 1400 - 1600 RPM range. I'm turning a Catto
> prop. My gut feeling is that it's the spinner. I'm going to readjust it.
>
> I throttled back and bit and pointed her downhill and towards the airport.
> I gave myself plenty of room on the 45 and downwind to slow down even
> further. It's amazing how much you have to throttle back on the down wind
> to get slowed down. I felt like I was almost chopping the power. It's just
> after the speed and acceleration I just experienced it seemed really slow!
> Anyway, I came in a little fast and floated quite a bit. I touched down
> about mid-field and made a beautiful greaser! Heavy stick and all! I then
> taxied down to the Chapter 90 hangar and enjoyed the camaraderie of a bunch
> of great guys! I never felt so good as when I shut that engine down right
> in front of the EAA hangar. It was an amazing feeling!
>
> We unfortunately didn't capture the RV grin but I will post a few pictures
> on the Photo share.
>
> I have been waiting 5 years to say this:
>
> KEEP POUNDING THOSE RIVITS! YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE THIS AIRPLANE!!!
>
>
> --
> Scott VanArtsdalen
> Network Manager
> Union Safe Deposit Bank
> 209-946-5116
>
>
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>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>I have been looking forward to this day for 5 years<span
> classGramE>, 1 month,<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> 3 weeks, and 2 days. <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>RV-4 N311SV finally took to the skies on
> Sunday, February 9<sup>th</sup> at 1530 PST!<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>Here's the pertinent info for those of you who don't
> like stories: <o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>Take off run: I
> don't know, pretty short. I'd
> estimate about 500'<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>Climb Rate: I don't know.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Brisk.<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>Control Response:
> VERY heavy right wing. Estimate about 10 lbs of force to hold against
> the right rolling tendancy. Probably
> from readjusting my right flap per my mechanic's instructions. <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>I'm going to put it back where I
> thought it should be.<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span
> style'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Indicated Airspeed at 3500 MSL:
> 140kts.<span style'font-size:
> 10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> I'll
> take my GPS up with me next time and do the 4 direction runs to get a better
> idea.<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>Feeling: Indescribable.<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>For those who *do*
> like stories.....<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>It started out like any other Sunday: get up go to <span
> classGramE>church, tell people, "No, I haven't flown it
> yet. I don't know when I'll
> fly it. Soon."<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> To answer all the
> questions. I told my pastor
> that the plane was ready to fly and that I would appreciate a prayer or two
> beforehand. So he came out to O27
> at about 1430. He had
> restored a motorcycle and was very much impressed that I built an airplane. <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>We spent some time ooh-<span
> classSpellE>ing and ah-ing over it and two
> other RVs that were being worked on by EAA Chapter 90.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>My wife and kids showed up just in time
> for the prayer. I told them that I
> was just going to top off the tanks and would probably fly it this Friday when
> there wasn't a crowd around.
> I was feeling very nervous at this point.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Sure I had been looking forward to this
> moment for 5 years but now that it was finally here ... well ... to
> quote a friend who recently flew his RV-8, "I felt like a dead man
> walking out to the gallows."<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>I filled up the tanks and then confided in my wife that I
> was going to go. I hopped in,
> taxied out, and performed my runup.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Everything still looked good.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Damn! <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>I was going to have to fly it.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I called on the radio: "Attention
> Oakdale area traffic. N311SV departing
> runway two eight, first flight."
> Another RV-builder and friend made a mad dash to his car to grab his
> digital camera. And
> then sprinted halfway down the runway to get some pics.<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>I slowly advanced the throttle to full power.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Acceleration felt good.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I felt the tail come up.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Still good.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> A little rudder work to keep her on the
> centerline. Ease back on the stick
> and - SHE'S FLYING!
> SHE'S FLYING TO THE RIGHT!!
> OH MAN! SHE'S REALLY
> PULLING TO THE RIGHT HARD!!! But
> landing on the 3000 foot runway wasn't an option as I was already about
> 500' up. I still cannot
> believe how fast these things climb!
> All other control inputs felt normal and response was normal.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I elected to continue the flight.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I looked at the instruments once to see
> what my airspeed was and saw that I was at 1500 feet. <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>I looked at the ground and it appeared I
> was much higher than that so I checked my altimeter again, now I was at 2100
> feet! These things really climb! <o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>I leveled off at 3500 feet and tried to recall Van's
> words, "The airplane is flying. <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>No just sit back and try to relax."<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>After about 10 minutes I slowed to 85 mph and tried a few
> turns. By the way, if you're
> not used to flying slippery planes, these things do not slow down like your
> garden variety Cessna. I know, I
> know, the guys that have been flying RV's for a while will say they slow
> down just fine and I will probably find that to be true. <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>But for a low-time RV pilot like me it
> just wanted to keep going and going! <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>This is where I experienced the
> only other major squawk with the plane. <span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'>At around 1600 RPM I started to notice an
> oscillation in the front of the plane.
> Like an out of balance tire feels.
> If I reduced RPMs the oscillation went away,
> if I increased it went away. It
> seemed to occur right in the 1400 - 1600 RPM range.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I'm turning a Catto
> prop. My gut feeling is that
> it's the spinner. I'm
> going to readjust it.<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>I throttled back and bit and pointed her downhill and
> towards the airport. I gave myself
> plenty of room on the 45 and downwind to slow down even further.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> It's amazing how much you have to throttle
> back on the down wind to get slowed down.
> I felt like I was almost chopping the power.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> It's just after the speed and
> acceleration I just experienced it seemed really slow!<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Anyway, I came in a little fast and
> floated quite a bit. I touched down
> about mid-field and made a beautiful greaser!<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> Heavy stick and all!<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I then taxied down to the Chapter 90
> hangar and enjoyed the camaraderie of a bunch of great guys!<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> I never felt so
> good as when I shut that engine down right in front of the EAA hangar.<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> It was an amazing feeling!<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>We unfortunately didn't capture the RV grin but I will
> post a few pictures on the Photo share.<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>I have been waiting 5 years to say this:<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'>KEEP POUNDING THOSE RIVITS!<span
> style'mso-spacerun:yes'> YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE THIS
> AIRPLANE!!!<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:10.0pt;
> font-family:Arial;mso-no-proof:yes'>--<span style'mso-no-proof:
> yes'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <st1:PersonName><font size3 colornavy
> faceArial><span style'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy;
> mso-no-proof:yes'>Scott VanArtsdalen</st1:PersonName><span
> style'mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:
> 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:gray;mso-no-proof:yes'>Network Manager<span
> style'mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:
> 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:gray;mso-no-proof:yes'>Union Safe Deposit Bank<span
> style'mso-no-proof:yes'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:
> 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:gray;mso-no-proof:yes'>209-946-5116<o:p></o:p>
>
>
> <span style'font-size:
> 12.0pt'><o:p></o:p>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Lycoming Flywheel Orientation |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Ross Scroggs" <rscroggs@attbi.com>
The flywheel can be purchased individually from Lycoming. It is not matched
to
the crankshaft, as far as balance is concerned. It is a good idea to have
the
prop/engine combination dynamically balanced when flying.
On all of the flywheels, there is a letter O stamped on the surface of the
flywheel,
on the side that touches the crankshaft. This O is next to the hole that
matches the
over sized prop bolt bushing on the crankshaft. The flywheel
will only fit on the crankshaft one way. It will rock back and forth if it
is not
seated correctly.
Ross Scroggs, A&P
Conyers, Ga.
RV-4 #3911 Wings
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kyle Boatright" <kyle.boatright@adelphia.net>
Subject: Re: RV-List: Lycoming Flywheel Orientation
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Kyle Boatright"
<kyle.boatright@adelphia.net>
>
> I bet the parts are interchangable between engines, but I don't know.
> Quick, someone call an expert!
>
> KB
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Konrad Werner" <Connywerner@wans.net>
> To: <rv-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: RV-List: Lycoming Flywheel Orientation
>
>
> > --> RV-List message posted by: "Konrad Werner" <Connywerner@wans.net>
> >
> > Dear Kyle,
> > Do you also have an idea about the balancing part of the question? Is
it
> > just the flywheel being balanced (and can therefore be put on any other
> > engine!), or is it the flywheel & crank combo, which get's balanced
during
> > assembly at the Factory. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
> > Thanks,
> > Konrad
> >
> > Do not archive
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Kyle Boatright" <kyle.boatright@adelphia.net>
> > To: <rv-list@matronics.com>
> > Subject: Re: RV-List: Lycoming Flywheel Orientation
> >
> >
> > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Kyle Boatright"
> > <kyle.boatright@adelphia.net>
> > >
> > > One of the lugs on the crank is a different size than the others.
There
> > is
> > > a matching hole on the flywheel. The only way your flywheel will fit
is
> > by
> > > matching the odd sized lug with the odd sized hole.
> > > KB
> >
> > My question is this: the
> > > > flywheel/starter ring gear has various timing marks that suggest it
> > needs
> > > to
> > > > be oriented to the crank in a certain position. However, there are
no
> > > > obvious marks to show what position this is. The flywheel has a
hole
> > > > drilled in it (and another halfway drilled) near the outer edge, and
> > these
> > > > look to me like balancing holes, but I cannot tell if that is to
> balance
> > > > ONLY the flywheel or to balance the flywheel/crank/etc. assembly as
a
> > > whole.
> > > > I have not moved the flywheel position but want to know if this is
> > > something
> > > > to keep an eye out for. Any comments/suggestions would be much
> > > appreciated.
> > > > TIA.
> > > >
> > > > John H. Wiegenstein
> > > > HELLER WIEGENSTEIN PLLC
> > > > 19301 - 8th Avenue NE, Suite A
> > > > Poulsbo, WA 98370
> > > > (360) 394-3500
> > > > (360) 394-3503 FAX
> > > > johnw@hellerwiegenstein.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Drilling lightening holes |
--> RV-List message posted by: "" <tx_jayhawk@excite.com>
Any tips on drilling lightening holes? I just spent 45 minutes drilling one hole
through the VS rear spar doubler. I used a circle cutter on the slowest speed
(620 rpm), but it took forever. I know they should probably be drilled slower,
but no luck with the current drill press. Any good advice?? At this rate,
I think there will only be one lightening hole...
THanks,
Scott
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