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1. 04:52 AM - Re: Fuel flow (Turbo Tom)
2. 06:56 AM - Re: Best way to move an RV-7 airframe without flying it (Elsa & Henry)
3. 07:21 AM - items for sale (Don Wilson)
4. 07:54 AM - Tubes (Russ Alnutt)
5. 08:30 AM - Re: Fuel flow (Elsa & Henry)
6. 10:08 AM - Re: Running Drugs in your RV... (N13eer@aol.com)
7. 10:08 AM - Re: Data Logger-Solution!! (Tracy Crook)
8. 10:33 AM - Brake pedal geom (Scott Bilinski)
9. 10:54 AM - Re: Running Drugs in your RV... (Pat Hatch)
10. 11:06 AM - Re: PTT Switch (David Wentzell)
11. 11:42 AM - Re: Brake pedal geom (Randy Lervold)
12. 11:52 AM - Re: Hangar space near Taunton, MA (IronRJE@aol.com)
13. 12:08 PM - Re: Charging voltage for PC680 (dmedema@att.net)
14. 12:15 PM - Re: PTT Switch (n5lp)
15. 12:15 PM - Re: Brake pedal geom (n5lp)
16. 01:07 PM - Re: PTT Switch (Elsa & Henry)
17. 01:46 PM - Loctite (Scott Bilinski)
18. 01:50 PM - Re: Brake pedal geom (Randy Lervold)
19. 02:04 PM - Radio Shack switches (was: PTT Switch) (Bill Dube)
20. 02:41 PM - Re: Brake pedal geom (Brian Denk)
21. 03:06 PM - Re: Fuel flow (Wayne R. Couture)
22. 04:35 PM - Re: Radio Shack switches (was: PTT Switch) (Randy Lervold)
23. 05:25 PM - Re: Brake pedal geom (RW)
24. 05:31 PM - N256GD FLYS (Dan DeNeal)
25. 05:42 PM - Re: Brake pedal geom (Larry Bowen)
26. 05:42 PM - Re: Radio Shack switches (was: PTT Switch) (Larry Bowen)
27. 06:38 PM - Re: Brake pedal geom (Brian Denk)
28. 07:14 PM - Re: N256GD FLYS (Charles Rowbotham)
29. 07:20 PM - Re: Are these tubes really garbage? (tcolson)
30. 07:26 PM - Re: Loctite (Elsa & Henry)
31. 07:27 PM - Re: N256GD FLYS (Konrad Werner)
32. 08:35 PM - Re: Brake pedal geom (RW)
33. 09:15 PM - Re: Brake pedal geom (Randy Lervold)
34. 09:46 PM - Re: N256GD FLYS (HCRV6@aol.com)
35. 09:56 PM - Re: Radio Shack switches (was: PTT Switch) (Vanremog@aol.com)
36. 11:22 PM - Fw: Dynon Clock power requirements (czechsix@juno.com)
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Turbo Tom" <turbotom@mindspring.com>
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Calhoun" <roncal@earthlink.net>
Subject: RE: RV-List: Fuel flow
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Ron Calhoun" <roncal@earthlink.net>
>
> Well, I guess I either cleared the lines yesterday by running the boost
pump
> with the gascolator bowl off, or the carb ice melted. I ran it today and
it
> ran fine from both tanks with fuel boost on and off. I will keep checking,
a
> while yet to first flight.
>
> Ron
> RV4
>
> _
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Best way to move an RV-7 airframe without flying it |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Elsa & Henry" <elsa-henry@darlor-watch.com>
Dan,
My hangar mate had the just the right thing to move my 6A to the airport, a
boat trailer! He had a local welder add a couple of out-board platforms made
of steel angle-iron, wide and big enough to support the gear legs. The
beauty of the boat trailer is that it tilts up at the front and only small
wooden ramps are required to get the fuselage on to the platforms, using the
trailer winch to haul it up. As mine had the nose gear on, we had a 2x10
plank in the center of the trailer to trundle along. The winch wire was
hooked through the nose gear fork to haul the fuselage (with engine
installed) to its tie-down position. Worked Great. We moved the wings on a
castered stand the following day, also on the boat trailer. If you like, I
can send a photo off-line that shows the set-up.
Cheers!!--------Henry Hore
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--> RV-List message posted by: Don Wilson <dcwilson@budget.net>
For those of you planning to paint you plane, I have for sale a Hobbyair
1 (half-mask) which I purchased new from aircraft spruce for $345 and a
DeVilbiss finish line HVLP spray gun which I bought locally for $170.
Both used to paint my RV9A. Asking $350 for both. Please contact me
off list if interested. By the way my RV9A and other homebuilts of my
local EAA Chapter725 can be seen on page68 of the last issue of Sports
Aviation. Thanks!
e
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Russ Alnutt" <rsalnutt@inreach.com>
I had the standard tires and tubes from Van's and had to air them almost every
time I went flying. I finally discovered the tires and tubes from Michelin Condor.
The tubes are not cheap around $ 40.00 each. I have had them on since the
last Oshkosh and have only put air in them one time. If you buy them at Oshkosh
you will get a good deal. I would suggest everyone buy them.
Russ
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Elsa & Henry" <elsa-henry@darlor-watch.com>
Further to Alex Peterson's post, in Canada we have to carry out a
fuel-flow test to prove that the boost-pump is capable to supply the engine
with 1.25 times its fuel requirement in best-angle-of-climb configuration at
take-off power. We have to remove the carb metal fitting and include it on
the hose connection to measure the flow. On the 6A it was OK to tilt the
airframe until the tail tie-down ring touches the (level) ground to simulate
the climb angle. I had it a bit lower as I did the test on the ramp leading
into my hangar. I used a Pyrex 1/2 gal measuring cup to check the flow. I
was quite surprised how that little Facet pump performed! Results: To fill
the 1/2 USG cup, 49 seconds from the left tank and 49 1/2 seconds from the
right tank which works out to 36.36 USG/Hour.
The test results must be submitted with the package of paper work
requesting final inspection.
I don't have an in-line filter in my system (which helps the fuel-flow)
because I have my Andair gascolator installed in the wing-root ahead of the
Facet pump. That gascolator has an excellent fine-mesh filter in it that
would prevent any crud from getting into the pump.
Cheers!!------Henry Hore
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| Subject: | Re: Running Drugs in your RV... |
--> RV-List message posted by: N13eer@aol.com
After reading all of these stories I should have known better... This weekend
after a gross weight flight test I had the local airport cops stop by to see what
I was doing. It seams that someone reported I was unloading large white packages
from my plane into the trunk of a car. Well I was, I had been flying
with 280 lb of sand in the back-seat. After the flight I backed the car up to
plane so I would not have to carry the 70 lb bags as far. The cop was real nice,
didn't strip search me or anything. I guess he figured even drug runners
are not dumb enough to unload their cargo in front of an empty hanger in the
day light. Oh did I mention that the Iowa highway patrol keeps their plane in
the hanger across from mine.
Alan Kritzman
Cedar Rapids, IA
RV-8, 15 hours
Suspected Drug runner
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| Subject: | Re: Data Logger-Solution!! |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Tracy Crook" <lors01@msn.com>
True, but to further clarify, this is the display footprint. Depth is only
about 2". A cable connects it to the data acquisition box which is 7.5" x
4.25" x 2.25". This can be mounted in any convenient location (on the
comfortable side of firewall).
Tracy Crook
Do not archive
> --> RV-List message posted by: "James E. Clark" <james@nextupventures.com>
>
> I think near the end of the message he implies 6.25" ("standard rack") x
> 3.0".
>
> James
>
> >
> > --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" <Larry@BowenAero.com>
> >
> > Sounds nice. What type of footprint does it have? 3.25" round, square,
> > etc?
> >
> > -
> > Larry Bowen
> > Larry@BowenAero.com
> > http://BowenAero.com
> > 2003 - The year of flight!
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| Subject: | Brake pedal geom |
--> RV-List message posted by: Scott Bilinski <bilinski@kyocera-wireless.com>
Im sure this has been brought up in the past but is everyone fixing the
brake pedal geom issue or just using the pedals as is?
For those of you who dont know, the brake pedal pivot point is at the
bottom of the pedal,so when pushing rudder you cant help but hit the brake
also, unless you are very careful.
Scott Bilinski
Eng dept 305
Phone (858) 657-2536
Pager (858) 502-5190
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| Subject: | Re: Running Drugs in your RV... |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Pat Hatch" <pat_hatch@msn.com>
Alan,
You should probably be aware that the Iowa Highway Patrol probably think you
were "sandbagging" them and will now have you under surveillance for the
foreseeable future. Good luck!
do not archive
Pat Hatch
RV-4
RV-6
Vero Beach, FL
----- Original Message -----
From: <N13eer@aol.com>
Subject: Re: RV-List: Running Drugs in your RV...
> --> RV-List message posted by: N13eer@aol.com
>
>
> After reading all of these stories I should have known better... This
weekend after a gross weight flight test I had the local airport cops stop
by to see what I was doing. It seams that someone reported I was unloading
large white packages from my plane into the trunk of a car. Well I was, I
had been flying with 280 lb of sand in the back-seat. After the flight I
backed the car up to plane so I would not have to carry the 70 lb bags as
far. The cop was real nice, didn't strip search me or anything. I guess he
figured even drug runners are not dumb enough to unload their cargo in front
of an empty hanger in the day light. Oh did I mention that the Iowa highway
patrol keeps their plane in the hanger across from mine.
>
> Alan Kritzman
> Cedar Rapids, IA
> RV-8, 15 hours
> Suspected Drug runner
>
>
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--> RV-List message posted by: David Wentzell <wntzl@execpc.com>
Hello,
I just made an attempt to buy 2 PTT switches from Cleveland Aircraft
Tools, only to find out that they no longer make these items (sold the
last ones 3 weeks ago!)
Does anyone have a pair of these that they decided to not use?? - or
know of who else might make or offer these switches?
Keeping it simple,
David Wentzell - RV6
Racine, Wisconsin
DO NOT ARCHIEVE
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| Subject: | Re: Brake pedal geom |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Randy Lervold" <randy@rv-8.com>
Scott, I fixed it with pedal extensions that work quite well. I have some
pics of them that I have not yet put on my web site. I will try to do that
tonight, they'll probably be on the "Ideas & Products" page if you want to
check back.
Randy Lervold
RV-8, 296 hrs
www.rv-8.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Bilinski" <bilinski@kyocera-wireless.com>
Subject: RV-List: Brake pedal geom
> --> RV-List message posted by: Scott Bilinski
<bilinski@kyocera-wireless.com>
>
> Im sure this has been brought up in the past but is everyone fixing the
> brake pedal geom issue or just using the pedals as is?
>
> For those of you who dont know, the brake pedal pivot point is at the
> bottom of the pedal,so when pushing rudder you cant help but hit the brake
> also, unless you are very careful.
>
>
> Scott Bilinski
> Eng dept 305
> Phone (858) 657-2536
> Pager (858) 502-5190
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Hangar space near Taunton, MA |
--> RV-List message posted by: IronRJE@aol.com
You might want to try New Bedford, MA EWB I think Sandpiper Air & Northeast
both have space available
Rob Enos
Westport, MA
RV7 wings
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| Subject: | Re: Charging voltage for PC680 |
--> RV-List message posted by: dmedema@att.net
I talked to a person at Hawker Energy, the people
who make the Odyssey batteries. He told me to
set the charging voltage to 14.2 volts for my
PC680 battery.
Doug Medema
RV-6A N276 (reserved)
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--> RV-List message posted by: n5lp <n5lp@carlsbad.net>
My PTT switches came from Radio Shack. Maybe three or four dollars for
the package of 2. They work fine but don't say aircraft anywhere on them.
Larry Pardue
Carlsbad, NM
RV-6 N441LP Flying
http://www.carlsbadnm.com/n5lp/index.htm
>
>--> RV-List message posted by: David Wentzell <wntzl@execpc.com>
>
>Hello,
> I just made an attempt to buy 2 PTT switches from Cleveland Aircraft
>Tools, only to find out that they no longer make these items (sold the
>last ones 3 weeks ago!)
> Does anyone have a pair of these that they decided to not use?? - or
>know of who else might make or offer these switches?
> Keeping it simple,
> David Wentzell - RV6
> Racine, Wisconsin
>
> DO NOT ARCHIEVE
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Brake pedal geom |
--> RV-List message posted by: n5lp <n5lp@carlsbad.net>
I'm using them as designed, with never the slightest problem.
>
>--> RV-List message posted by: Scott Bilinski <bilinski@kyocera-wireless.com>
>
>Im sure this has been brought up in the past but is everyone fixing the
>brake pedal geom issue or just using the pedals as is?
>
>For those of you who dont know, the brake pedal pivot point is at the
>bottom of the pedal,so when pushing rudder you cant help but hit the brake
>also, unless you are very careful.
>
>
Larry Pardue
Carlsbad, NM
RV-6 N441LP Flying
http://www.carlsbadnm.com/n5lp/index.htm
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Elsa & Henry" <elsa-henry@darlor-watch.com>
I wouldn't fret by the lack of Cleaveland PTT's. One of mine became
intermittent and the other shortly after became inoperable because the
switch nut holding it in the aluminum insert came loose and the switch
backed out preventing the button from fully depressing. Dissection revealed
what looks like a cheap Radio Shack switch held with its nut in the
counterbore of the aluminum insert and a larger diameter push button glued
on to the original switch button to fill the counterbore. I used some
Grayhill push-buttons screwed directly into new inserts made by myself.
There is a positive click when pressed, just like a mouse button. Also for
those guys who have the Cleaveland switches but haven't installed them yet,
make sure that the solder contacts are nice and clean before trying to
solder the wires to them so you can do this fast, otherwise if you hold the
soldering iron on long to get a good joint, you'll melt the plastic body!
Just a word to the wise!-------Cheers!!---Henry Hore
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--> RV-List message posted by: Scott Bilinski <bilinski@kyocera-wireless.com>
The E-mail I just read stated that the PTT switch hardware came loose. I am
using Locktite on all hardware that does not have a locking nut. Anyone
else doing anything like this? I figure it is easy to do when installing
things the first time and a pain after things come loose.
At 04:02 PM 3/17/03 -0500, you wrote:
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Elsa & Henry" <elsa-henry@darlor-watch.com>
>
>I wouldn't fret by the lack of Cleaveland PTT's. One of mine became
>intermittent and the other shortly after became inoperable because the
>switch nut holding it in the aluminum insert came loose and the switch
>backed out preventing the button from fully depressing. Dissection revealed
>what looks like a cheap Radio Shack switch held with its nut in the
>counterbore of the aluminum insert and a larger diameter push button glued
>on to the original switch button to fill the counterbore. I used some
>Grayhill push-buttons screwed directly into new inserts made by myself.
>There is a positive click when pressed, just like a mouse button. Also for
>those guys who have the Cleaveland switches but haven't installed them yet,
>make sure that the solder contacts are nice and clean before trying to
>solder the wires to them so you can do this fast, otherwise if you hold the
>soldering iron on long to get a good joint, you'll melt the plastic body!
> Just a word to the wise!-------Cheers!!---Henry Hore
>
>
Scott Bilinski
Eng dept 305
Phone (858) 657-2536
Pager (858) 502-5190
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| Subject: | Re: Brake pedal geom |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Randy Lervold" <randy@rv-8.com>
Larry, we're referring to the RV-8 pedals specifically. They are completely
different than any other model. Without going into a long explanation
suffice it to say that the problem is that the geometry of the hinge point
of the pedal relative to the attachment point of the master cylinder causes
at least a small bit of brake application with any pressure on any part of
the pedal.
Randy Lervold
----- Original Message -----
From: "n5lp" <n5lp@carlsbad.net>
Subject: Re: RV-List: Brake pedal geom
> --> RV-List message posted by: n5lp <n5lp@carlsbad.net>
>
>
> I'm using them as designed, with never the slightest problem.
>
> >
> >--> RV-List message posted by: Scott Bilinski
<bilinski@kyocera-wireless.com>
> >
> >Im sure this has been brought up in the past but is everyone fixing the
> >brake pedal geom issue or just using the pedals as is?
> >
> >For those of you who dont know, the brake pedal pivot point is at the
> >bottom of the pedal,so when pushing rudder you cant help but hit the
brake
> >also, unless you are very careful.
> >
> >
>
> Larry Pardue
> Carlsbad, NM
>
> RV-6 N441LP Flying
> http://www.carlsbadnm.com/n5lp/index.htm
>
>
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| Subject: | Radio Shack switches (was: PTT Switch) |
--> RV-List message posted by: Bill Dube <bdube@boulder.nist.gov>
At 01:14 PM 3/17/2003, you wrote:
>--> RV-List message posted by: n5lp <n5lp@carlsbad.net>
>
>My PTT switches came from Radio Shack. Maybe three or four dollars for
>the package of 2. They work fine but don't say aircraft anywhere on them.
The SP momentary contact switches they sell at Radio Shack are
very very low quality. I have had them fail on several occasions. For a
critical, frequent operation like a PTT switch, you should get a
high-quality switch from someone like DigiKey or Newark.
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| Subject: | Re: Brake pedal geom |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Brian Denk" <akroguy@hotmail.com>
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Randy Lervold" <randy@rv-8.com>
>
>Scott, I fixed it with pedal extensions that work quite well. I have some
>pics of them that I have not yet put on my web site. I will try to do that
>tonight, they'll probably be on the "Ideas & Products" page if you want to
>check back.
>
>Randy Lervold
Randy,
Post 'em up! Every time I'm taxiing and making gentle rudder turns, and I
hear the brakes squeeking just the slightest bit, I tell myself "man, I
simply MUST fix this brake pedal fubar". I'm on my third set of brake pads
in three years. Only a year on a set of pads? Just doesn't seem right. Of
course, smoking down the runway here at density altitudes of 7,000' most
days doesn't help.
Brian Denk
RV8 N94BD
320 hrs.
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Wayne R. Couture" <commando@cox-internet.com>
So what was the solution?
Do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Charlie & Tupper England" <cengland@netdoor.com>
Subject: Re: RV-List: Fuel flow
> --> RV-List message posted by: Charlie & Tupper England
<cengland@netdoor.com>
>
> I'd buy that, never having checked the passive flow through the Facet,
> but I had the lines off all the way to the selector valve before coming
> to the conclusion I posted earlier. I probably had less than 1/2
> capacity in each tank when I got 'bit'.
>
> Charlie
>
>
> Jerry Springer wrote:
>
> >--> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer <jsflyrv@earthlink.net>
> >
> >No trap, the fuel well not flow through the electric pump.
> >that is why we normally have two pumps on a low wing aircraft.
> >
> >Jerry
> >
> >Charlie & Tupper England wrote:
> >
> >
> >>--> RV-List message posted by: Charlie & Tupper England
<cengland@netdoor.com>
> >>
> >>Ron Calhoun wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>>--> RV-List message posted by: "Ron Calhoun" <roncal@earthlink.net>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>Guys, I am checking my fue flow system because the engine just quit
while
> >>>test taxing yesterday.
> >>>I pulled the fuel bowl off (RV4 mounted bottom center of firewall) and
no
> >>>fuel flowing. It squirts good with fuel boost pump on from both tanks.
> >>>Should it not flow freely with boost pump off? I have Matt's fuel
monitor
> >>>and Van's fuel hoses which had the AD, but I could only check the right
one
> >>>which was clear. Suggestions?
> >>>
> >>>Ron Calhoun
> >>>RV 4 Finishing forever
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>If your fuel selector valve is mounted near the top of the 'tunnel' it
> >>is higher than most (if not all) of the fuel in the tanks. No fuel will
> >>flow up hill without help.
> >>
> >>Charlie
> >>(been there; fell in that trap)
> >>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Radio Shack switches (was: PTT Switch) |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Randy Lervold" <randy@rv-8.com>
In 295 hours of flying my RV-8 I have had two of the switches purchased from
Cleveland fail and two similar-but beefier-looking switches from Radio Shack
fail. Who knows, maybe I left the soldering iron on the terminals a half
second too long and compromised them. I finally gave up and went with a
Menzimer grip and so far all is well. I just got tired of trying to find
PTTs purpose built for aviation.
Randy Lervold
RV-8, N558RL
www.rv-8.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Dube" <bdube@boulder.nist.gov>
Subject: RV-List: Radio Shack switches (was: PTT Switch)
> --> RV-List message posted by: Bill Dube <bdube@boulder.nist.gov>
>
> At 01:14 PM 3/17/2003, you wrote:
> >--> RV-List message posted by: n5lp <n5lp@carlsbad.net>
> >
> >My PTT switches came from Radio Shack. Maybe three or four dollars for
> >the package of 2. They work fine but don't say aircraft anywhere on
them.
>
> The SP momentary contact switches they sell at Radio Shack are
> very very low quality. I have had them fail on several occasions. For a
> critical, frequent operation like a PTT switch, you should get a
> high-quality switch from someone like DigiKey or Newark.
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Brake pedal geom |
--> RV-List message posted by: "RW" <chiefs@teleport.com>
Scott,
I built my rudder pedals to plans and have never had a problem with the
brakes. Perhaps the trick is to keep your heels on the floor and steer with
your toes.
Dick White
RV-8 N94DW flying
Old Crow
Newport, OR
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--> RV-List message posted by: Dan DeNeal <rv6apilot@yahoo.com>
After a couple of high speed taxies today I realized
that it takes a lot of right rudder to keep it down
the middle. With that thought I shoved the throttle
forward and up I went. My next thought was "okay, that
was easy, now can you land this thing." So before
landing I just enjoyed the moment(s). Flew it for 1/2
hour and brought it back in on the mile long runway
and just let it settle down. Tires squecked! and then
I had to call everbody on the my cell phone.
After 8 1/2 years "IT REALLY DOES FLY"
Dan DeNeal
RV6a N256GD
Hobbs meter blew a fuse?? today? So I still have 25
hours to burn off.
http://platinum.yahoo.com
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| Subject: | Brake pedal geom |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" <Larry@BowenAero.com>
I cut a 7/8" (I think) delrin dowel in half lengthwise and fastened it
to the bottom edge of my ground adjustable pedals with two countersunk
screws. I don't know yet how much this will help. Hopefully it won't
hurt.
-
Larry Bowen
Larry@BowenAero.com
http://BowenAero.com
2003 - The year of flight!
> -----Original Message-----
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Brian Denk" <akroguy@hotmail.com>
>
>
> >--> RV-List message posted by: "Randy Lervold" <randy@rv-8.com>
> >
> >Scott, I fixed it with pedal extensions that work quite well. I have
> >some pics of them that I have not yet put on my web site. I
> will try to
> >do that tonight, they'll probably be on the "Ideas &
> Products" page if
> >you want to check back.
> >
> >Randy Lervold
>
>
> Randy,
>
> Post 'em up! Every time I'm taxiing and making gentle rudder
> turns, and I
> hear the brakes squeeking just the slightest bit, I tell
> myself "man, I
> simply MUST fix this brake pedal fubar". I'm on my third set
> of brake pads
> in three years. Only a year on a set of pads? Just doesn't
> seem right. Of
> course, smoking down the runway here at density altitudes of
> 7,000' most
> days doesn't help.
>
> Brian Denk
> RV8 N94BD
> 320 hrs.
>
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| Subject: | Radio Shack switches (was: PTT Switch) |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" <Larry@BowenAero.com>
I got mine at here
http://aeroelectric.com/Catalog/switch/switch.html#s708-1
They aren't wired yet, but they look sturdy.
-
Larry Bowen
Larry@BowenAero.com
http://BowenAero.com
2003 - The year of flight!
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill Dube
> Sent: Monday, March 17, 2003 5:07 PM
> To: rv-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RV-List: Radio Shack switches (was: PTT Switch)
>
>
> --> RV-List message posted by: Bill Dube <bdube@boulder.nist.gov>
>
> At 01:14 PM 3/17/2003, you wrote:
> >--> RV-List message posted by: n5lp <n5lp@carlsbad.net>
> >
> >My PTT switches came from Radio Shack. Maybe three or four
> dollars for
> >the package of 2. They work fine but don't say aircraft anywhere on
> >them.
>
> The SP momentary contact switches they sell at Radio
> Shack are
> very very low quality. I have had them fail on several
> occasions. For a
> critical, frequent operation like a PTT switch, you should get a
> high-quality switch from someone like DigiKey or Newark.
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Brake pedal geom |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Brian Denk" <akroguy@hotmail.com>
>Scott,
>
>I built my rudder pedals to plans and have never had a problem with the
>brakes. Perhaps the trick is to keep your heels on the floor and steer
>with
>your toes.
>
>Dick White
>RV-8 N94DW flying
>Old Crow
>Newport, OR
Yessir, that's what should happen, but no matter how I try, I can push on
the very bottom edge of the pedals and I still get some amount of brake
input. I'm sure it varies from airplane to airplane...and pilot to pilot
due to unique geometries of our footsies and seated position in our
airplanes. I keep my heels down firmly and put the balls of each foot down
as low as possible on the pedals. Still get brake pressure. I might rivet
on some angles or combination of angle and half round tube to move the foot
contact point on the pedals aft and down an inch or so. We'll see how
Randy's mods work out and if successful, I'll shamelessly copy!
Brian Denk
RV8 N94BD
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Charles Rowbotham" <crowbotham@hotmail.com>
Dan,
CONGRATULATIONS and WELL DONE !!!
Chuck & Dave Rowbotham
RV-8A
>From: Dan DeNeal <rv6apilot@yahoo.com>
>Reply-To: rv-list@matronics.com
>To: rv-list@matronics.com
>Subject: RV-List: N256GD FLYS
>Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 17:30:13 -0800 (PST)
>
>--> RV-List message posted by: Dan DeNeal <rv6apilot@yahoo.com>
>
>After a couple of high speed taxies today I realized
>that it takes a lot of right rudder to keep it down
>the middle. With that thought I shoved the throttle
>forward and up I went. My next thought was "okay, that
>was easy, now can you land this thing." So before
>landing I just enjoyed the moment(s). Flew it for 1/2
>hour and brought it back in on the mile long runway
>and just let it settle down. Tires squecked! and then
>I had to call everbody on the my cell phone.
>
>After 8 1/2 years "IT REALLY DOES FLY"
>
>Dan DeNeal
>RV6a N256GD
>Hobbs meter blew a fuse?? today? So I still have 25
>hours to burn off.
>
>http://platinum.yahoo.com
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Are these tubes really garbage? |
--> RV-List message posted by: "tcolson" <tcolson@cedar-rapids.net>
I had a similar experience last summer after about 550 Hrs.
All I found was a very small slit in the sidewall of the tube.
Mine went flat on a landing rollout. Fortunately it held up until nearly
stopped.
I suspected that the sidewall may have been pierced when a nosewheel shimmy
took a small chunk of fiberglass out of the wheel pant a few years ago.
Hard to tell.
Tom Olson
RV6A 298TC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Weiler" <dougweil@pressenter.com>
Subject: RV-List: Are these tubes really garbage?
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Doug Weiler" <dougweil@pressenter.com>
>
> Fellow Listers:
>
> A couple of our local RV-6A club members don't have anything good to say
> about the 4.00x5 import tubes that are used on the nosewheel of the
RV-6/7A.
> This morning we spent several hours rescuing a stranded RV-6A owners whose
> nosewheel went flat just sitting on the ramp while we were having
breakfast
> (second occurrence in 6 months for him). The tube showed several cracks
> which appear like rubber deterioration. We know that there is only one
> source for these inferior tubes (maybe that's why Vans includes two of
them
> in his kits).
>
> Has anyone else had similar experiences??
>
> Doug Weiler
> pres MN Wing
>
>
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Elsa & Henry" <elsa-henry@darlor-watch.com>
Scott,
locktite is fine, but the Cleaveland switches come with the holding nut
inside their machined insert that fits the Van's control stick. As I said,
they glue another knob over the switch inside so you can't see the nut to
put anything inside to lock it! Take one apart and see for yourself and
you'll see what I mean!
Cheers!! ------Henry Hore
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Konrad Werner" <Connywerner@wans.net>
Dear Dan,
My most sincere congratulations to you on your first flight!!
Konrad
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan DeNeal" <rv6apilot@yahoo.com>
Subject: RV-List: N256GD FLYS
> --> RV-List message posted by: Dan DeNeal <rv6apilot@yahoo.com>
>
> After a couple of high speed taxies today I realized
> that it takes a lot of right rudder to keep it down
> the middle. With that thought I shoved the throttle
> forward and up I went. My next thought was "okay, that
> was easy, now can you land this thing." So before
> landing I just enjoyed the moment(s). Flew it for 1/2
> hour and brought it back in on the mile long runway
> and just let it settle down. Tires squecked! and then
> I had to call everbody on the my cell phone.
>
> After 8 1/2 years "IT REALLY DOES FLY"
>
> Dan DeNeal
> RV6a N256GD
> Hobbs meter blew a fuse?? today? So I still have 25
> hours to burn off.
>
> http://platinum.yahoo.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Brake pedal geom |
--> RV-List message posted by: "RW" <chiefs@teleport.com>
Brian,
I set pretty close to the rudder pedals, which makes a difference also.
Dick White
RV-8 N94DW flying
Old Crow
Newport, OR
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Brake pedal geom |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Randy Lervold" <randy@rv-8.com>
Dick, several of us have tried that. If you take a close look at the pedal
assemblies you'll see that the geometry creates this situation. Believe me,
even if you just use your toes on the very bottom edge of the pedal you are
applying brake. If you don't notice it then great, but it's a fact that it's
happening.
Randy Lervold
----- Original Message -----
From: "RW" <chiefs@teleport.com>
Subject: Re: RV-List: Brake pedal geom
> --> RV-List message posted by: "RW" <chiefs@teleport.com>
>
> Scott,
>
> I built my rudder pedals to plans and have never had a problem with the
> brakes. Perhaps the trick is to keep your heels on the floor and steer
with
> your toes.
>
> Dick White
> RV-8 N94DW flying
> Old Crow
> Newport, OR
>
>
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--> RV-List message posted by: HCRV6@aol.com
Congratulations Dan, well done.
Harry Crosby
Pleasanton, California
RV-6, firewall forward
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| Subject: | Re: Radio Shack switches (was: PTT Switch) |
--> RV-List message posted by: Vanremog@aol.com
In a message dated 3/17/2003 4:37:14 PM Pacific Standard Time, randy@rv-8.com
writes:
> In 295 hours of flying my RV-8 I have had two of the switches purchased from
> Cleveland fail and two similar-but beefier-looking switches from Radio
> Shack
> fail. Who knows, maybe I left the soldering iron on the terminals a half
> second too long and compromised them. I finally gave up and went with a
> Menzimer grip and so far all is well. I just got tired of trying to find
> PTTs purpose built for aviation.
Why? These have been available for a long time, so I don't understand the
problem.
Otto Controls (CAGE CODE 21649) makes many mil-spec switches for military
aircraft and they also make several that ACS sells. The ubiquitous coolie
hat switch (both large and small types) is an Otto switch.
For the SPST normally open push to talk switch, you need to buy Otto P/N
P7-531121. I have two in my bird and a few spares that I got many years ago.
They are excellent quality and have a built in "tactile" feel with a 1/4"
fine thread barrel that will take a normal dress nut.
-GV (RV-6A N1GV 593hrs)
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| Subject: | Fw: Dynon Clock power requirements |
--> RV-List message posted by: czechsix@juno.com
FYI, passing this along in case it's of interest to anyone else ordering
a Dynon EFIS....
--------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "Gillian D'Ancicco" <gillian@dynondevelopment.com>
Subject: RE: Clock power?
Mark,
We draw 1 mA typically from the keep alive input. However, we also
charge
our internal battery from this source if the battery is not fully
charged.
Thus, if you ran the instrument off its internal battery and never
recharged
it using the master power, we would draw from the keep alive until our
battery was charged. In this case we could draw up to 2 Amp hours off
your
battery to charge our internal battery.
Gillian C. D'Ancicco
Business Manager
Dynon Avionics Inc.
19501 144th Ave NE
Suite C-500
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425)402-4404 Phone (425)984-1751 Fax
-----Original Message-----
From: czechsix@juno.com [mailto:czechsix@juno.com]
Subject: Clock power?
Hi,
How much power does the internal clock in the EFIS D-10 use from pin 2
(Keep Alive Clock Power) when the main power is off? Assume it's only a
milliamp or so otherwise it could drain the battery over a couple weeks
time between flights?
Thanks,
--Mark Navratil
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
RV-8A N2D wiring....D-10 on order....
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