---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 02/15/03: 13 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:07 AM - Harmon Rocket (Tom Martin) 2. 08:19 AM - Re: plexi (Chris) 3. 09:12 AM - Re: Garmin 196 (Tim Lewis) 4. 09:38 AM - Re: plexi (Jerry Springer) 5. 10:15 AM - Re: Garmin 196 (Konrad Werner) 6. 12:41 PM - Re: plexi (kempthornes) 7. 12:42 PM - Langley Fly-in 2003 (Tedd McHenry) 8. 02:51 PM - Re: Garmin 196 (Tim Lewis) 9. 04:43 PM - Re: Garmin 196 (Richard Bibb) 10. 05:48 PM - 0-320 EXP missing crankshaft propeller oil tube (Jack Lockamy) 11. 08:01 PM - test - ignore please (Bob) 12. 10:48 PM - Pictures of RV10 (Robin Wessel) 13. 11:35 PM - HS-404 trim (Will & Lynda Allen) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:07:23 AM PST US From: "Tom Martin" Subject: RV-List: Harmon Rocket --> RV-List message posted by: "Tom Martin" Guys plane. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=26428&item =2402723544&rd=1 Why am I selling my Harmon Rocket? I love it, and I love building them. This is my second HRII and I am now working on a F1 which will fly in a couple of months. My first plane was a RV4. Remember how fun it was when you first flew your RV, the rocket just takes that fun to another level. They are not for everyone, but if you have the pilot and building skills, they are a blast to fly. Tom Martin ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:19:09 AM PST US From: Chris Subject: Re: RV-List: plexi --> RV-List message posted by: Chris Bill Dube wrote: > Careful with alcohol on Plexiglass. Machined surfaces that have > not been stress relived (like drilled holes or edges that have not been > "flamed") have tiny surface cracks. The alcohol can penetrate and lubricate > these tiny surface cracks and cause them to grow quickly, causing "crazing." So is it a good idea to "flame" the machined parts of your canopy before you screw, rivet and glue it down to the plane? -- Chris Woodhouse 3147 SW 127th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73170 405-691-5206 (home) chrisw@programmer.net N35 20.492' W97 34.342' ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 09:12:06 AM PST US From: "Tim Lewis" owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com Subject: Re: RV-List: Garmin 196 --> RV-List message posted by: "Tim Lewis" > 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? I've had mine panel mounted since 1999. Works fine, display is better at night. Tim ****** Tim Lewis -- HEF (Manassas, VA) RV-6A N47TD - First Flight 18 Dec 99 http://www.geocities.com/timrv6a ****** ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 09:38:59 AM PST US From: Jerry Springer Subject: Re: RV-List: plexi --> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer NO!!!!! Just file, sand it smooth, when plastic is melted which is what you are doing by flame polishing it also tends to harden the area and become more brittle. Jerry ----------------------------- Chris wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: Chris > > Bill Dube wrote: > > >> Careful with alcohol on Plexiglass. Machined surfaces that have >>not been stress relived (like drilled holes or edges that have not been >>"flamed") have tiny surface cracks. The alcohol can penetrate and lubricate >>these tiny surface cracks and cause them to grow quickly, causing "crazing." > > > So is it a good idea to "flame" the machined parts of your canopy before you > screw, rivet and glue it down to the plane? > > > -- > Chris Woodhouse ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 10:15:50 AM PST US From: "Konrad Werner" Subject: Re: RV-List: Garmin 196 --> RV-List message posted by: "Konrad Werner" Tim, Garmin's #196 was not even around in 1999, unless you had a very early BETA Version? So what exactly did you mount in 1999? The 195 or 295 perhaps? Do not archive > I've had mine panel mounted since 1999. Works fine, display is better > at night. > > Tim > ****** > Tim Lewis -- HEF (Manassas, VA) > RV-6A N47TD - First Flight 18 Dec 99 > http://www.geocities.com/timrv6a > ****** > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 12:41:45 PM PST US From: kempthornes Subject: Re: RV-List: plexi --> RV-List message posted by: kempthornes At 10:16 AM 2/15/2003 -0600, you wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: Chris > >So is it a good idea to "flame" the machined parts of your canopy before you >screw, rivet and glue it down to the plane? It is probably better to do it before you screw etc. :-) Better still, don't do it at all!!. I think someone who has many years of plexiglass experience said never do it. He might have even been the factory or quoting it. You might check the archives. However, I had TAP Plastics in San Jose make some sun visors for an airplane in the early ninties. They flamed the edges and in a few years they crazed very badly. I believe you can finish the edges by heating the entire piece evenly. My understanding is that it is the uneven heating that does the damage. Heat is used to form the plexi anyway. K. H. (Hal) Kempthorne RV6-a N7HK flying! PRB (El Paso de Robles, CA) ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 12:42:03 PM PST US From: Tedd McHenry Subject: RV-List: Langley Fly-in 2003 --> RV-List message posted by: Tedd McHenry The Langley Aero Club and Van's Air Force Western Canada Wing are holding the second annual Langley RV Fly-in on Saturday, June 7, 2003 at Langley airport (CYNJ), in Langley, British Columbia. It'll will be essentially identical to last year's fly-in, only with better weather. Keep an eye on the Fly-in web page for details, http://www.vansairforce.org/CYNJ Perhaps you're already the proud owner of a flying RV. Lucky you! Then you may and to show off your beautiful airplane. There's also a Furthest RV award, for the RV that flies the furthest distance to get there. There will be plenty of space on the field for parking. You can come for the day, camp on the field, or stay in one of the hotels near the airport. There are links to the local Travelodge on the web page. Currently building an RV? Then you'll enjoy our seminars. The seminar schedule isn't set yet, but you can expect sessions on building, safety, probably engines, and perhaps more. I'll be making more announcements as details are set. Are you an RV wannabe? Seriously thinking about building one, but unsure about what's involved, the cost, the time commitment? Worried that you don't have the skills? Then you may want to attend the seminar I'll be giving, "Introduction to RV Building." The seminar will cover those basic questions, and others, and will be a place where you can ask whatever's on your mind about the building process. We hope to have a representative from Van's there, as well. If you just like to look at RVs, this is probably going to be your best chance inside Canada this year. There are about 40 RVs registered in B.C., and we hope to have a sizeable portion of them at Langley. Last year we had 23 RVs, despite almost none from Canada being able to make it, due to weather. We hope to have all the great RVs we had last year, plus all those who wanted to come but couldn't due to weather, and maybe a few more. Naturally, we're encouraging anyone who wants to fly in, regardless of what type of airplane they have. If you plan to attend, and especially if you plan to fly in, please take the time to write me at tedd@vansairforce.org or, if you prefer, sign the Guest Book on the Fly-in web page. http://www.vansairforce.org/CYNJ/guestbook/lac_sign.html That will help us plan facilities such as food, washrooms, and customs for U.S. visitors. --- Tedd McHenry Van's Air Force Western Canada Wing tedd@vansairforce.org www.vansairforce.org ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 02:51:32 PM PST US From: "Tim Lewis" owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com Subject: Re: RV-List: Garmin 196 --> RV-List message posted by: "Tim Lewis" Whoops, my bad. I have a 195. Tim > Tim, > Garmin's #196 was not even around in 1999, unless you had a very early BETA > Version? > So what exactly did you mount in 1999? The 195 or 295 perhaps? > Do not archive ****** Tim Lewis -- HEF (Manassas, VA) RV-6A N47TD - First Flight 18 Dec 99 http://www.geocities.com/timrv6a ****** ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 04:43:02 PM PST US From: "Richard Bibb" Subject: Re: RV-List: Garmin 196 --> RV-List message posted by: "Richard Bibb" I used one at night and it is very readable...it is a fantastic unit too. I love it! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Konrad Werner" Subject: Re: RV-List: Garmin 196 > --> RV-List message posted by: "Konrad Werner" > > Tim, > Garmin's #196 was not even around in 1999, unless you had a very early BETA > Version? > So what exactly did you mount in 1999? The 195 or 295 perhaps? > Do not archive > > > I've had mine panel mounted since 1999. Works fine, display is better > > at night. > > > > Tim > > ****** > > Tim Lewis -- HEF (Manassas, VA) > > RV-6A N47TD - First Flight 18 Dec 99 > > http://www.geocities.com/timrv6a > > ****** > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 05:48:35 PM PST US From: "Jack Lockamy" Subject: RV-List: 0-320 EXP missing crankshaft propeller oil tube --> RV-List message posted by: "Jack Lockamy" Okay, guys (and gals?), I need some help. I'm trying to convert my 0-320-EXP from fixed pitch to a constant speed prop. I removed the front crankshaft expansion plug (p/n STD 1211), and cleaned the build-up of oil/sludge in the nose of the crankshaft. While referring to the Lycoming Overhaul Manual to determine the correct orientation of the crankshaft rear expansion plug, the manual mentions to...."install a new plug by sliding it sideways past the crankshaft propeller oil tube".... . Well, there is NO tube running through my crankshaft! Crankshaft p/n: LW-17031 s/n: 62V7942. Am I missing something (or a part) here? Are there some cranks which do not have the tube but will still work for a c/s prop set-up? Or do I have a Fixed Pitch ONLY crank which will require changing in order to go Constant Speed? Thanks, Jack Lockamy Camarillo, CA www.jacklockamy.com ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 08:01:53 PM PST US From: Bob Subject: RV-List: test - ignore please --> RV-List message posted by: Bob test ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 10:48:55 PM PST US From: "Robin Wessel" Subject: RV-List: Pictures of RV10 --> RV-List message posted by: "Robin Wessel" Listers- I put some pictures of the RV10 taken at a recent Van's Homewing meeting last week. enjoy- http://robin.getbiz.net/rv10.htm Robin Wessel ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 11:35:07 PM PST US From: "Will & Lynda Allen" Subject: RV-List: HS-404 trim --> RV-List message posted by: "Will & Lynda Allen" Actually I have a few questions here. What did most people use to trim the HS404? I'm thinking about buying a band saw because it seems to me that will be the easiest way to make this cut and all similar cuts in the future. I've tried aluminum snips but they seem to make ugly cuts. I bought a pair of left and right handed snips at Home Depot but I haven't tried those yet. Does anyone know if the snips from home depot will be any different than the ones at Avery or other aircraft tool suppliers? Also, is it really necessary to pay $30 for a 24" steel ruler? Has anyone found these at a normal tool supply company at a more reasonable prices than over a dollar an inch? -Will Allen North Bend, Wa RV-8 emp.