---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 04/25/03: 39 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:11 AM - For Sale (JerryB) 2. 01:36 AM - For Sale (Jerry B) 3. 05:12 AM - Re: EFIS, GRT and Windows etc ... (Miller Robert) 4. 05:29 AM - Re: Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring (Bill VonDane) 5. 06:18 AM - Re: Re: Hello (long as hell) (Sam Buchanan) 6. 06:30 AM - Re: EFIS, GRT and Windows etc ... (Ken Simmons) 7. 06:31 AM - Re: Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring (Greg Young) 8. 06:43 AM - Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring (Andy Karmy) 9. 06:45 AM - Re: Re: Hello (long as hell) (Vaughn Brock Capt ESC/AWXO) 10. 07:09 AM - Re: Re: Hello (long as hell) (Glenn Brasch) 11. 07:35 AM - Re: GPS antenna (Bill VonDane) 12. 08:07 AM - Re: EFIS, GRT and Windows etc ... (Phil Birkelbach) 13. 09:05 AM - Re: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring (Dan Checkoway) 14. 09:12 AM - Re: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach (Ken Balch) 15. 09:50 AM - Re: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring (Bill VonDane) 16. 09:50 AM - Re: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring (Konrad Werner) 17. 10:03 AM - Re: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring (Dan Checkoway) 18. 10:24 AM - Need help, but waaaaaay off subject! (HCRV6@aol.com) 19. 10:27 AM - Re: Re: Hello (long as hell) (Bartrim, Todd) 20. 10:28 AM - Electronic Tach Wiring (Charles Brame) 21. 10:45 AM - Re: Need help, but waaaaaay off subject! (=?us-ascii?Q?=3ESkor_Grimm=3C?=) 22. 10:48 AM - Re: EFIS, GRT and Windows etc ... (Scott.Fink@microchip.com) 23. 10:54 AM - Re: Need help, but waaaaaay off subject! (Brian Denk) 24. 12:00 PM - Re: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring (Phil Birkelbach) 25. 12:07 PM - Re: RV Related Items for Sale (Steven B. Janicki) 26. 12:15 PM - Re: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach (Ken Balch) 27. 12:55 PM - Parting concern... (Vaughn Brock Capt ESC/AWXO) 28. 12:56 PM - Fw: Rebel's Bluff Fly-In is a GO! (Morocketman@aol.com) 29. 01:24 PM - New Subaru Charts/Graphs (Jerry2DT@aol.com) 30. 01:46 PM - Re: Parting concern... (Glenn Brasch) 31. 04:05 PM - N224WR Flies! (Wesley Robinson) 32. 07:00 PM - Flyin breakfast @ KHVC (Bobby Hester) 33. 07:18 PM - Re: Parting concern...(rant, delete if you really don't care) (rv6tc) 34. 07:33 PM - Re: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach (Kevin Horton) 35. 07:48 PM - From The Ground Up (David Taylor) 36. 09:04 PM - Re: Electronic Tach Wiring (Vanremog@aol.com) 37. 09:37 PM - Re: EFIS, GRT and Windows etc ... (James E. Clark) 38. 09:52 PM - Re: Parting concern... (James E. Clark) 39. 11:29 PM - Re: Parting concern... (Meketa) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:11:58 AM PST US From: JerryB Subject: RV-List: For Sale --> RV-List message posted by: JerryB I have the following items for sale. I thought I'd post to RVers before posting on Ebay. 1) Electric Gyro Corp. Turn Coodinator model 1394T100-7z $150 2) 14 volt marker beacon receiver (I think it's a Narco) $50 3) Flightcom 403 panel mount intercom $100 4) Bendix/King KA 134 Audio Panel(no socket or tray) $200 5) R. C. Allen DG, model RC11A-15 $300 6) ControlVision(including Casio Cassiopeia pocket PC,SW and Garmin GPS) $500 7) Garmin 195 handheld GPS with all assessories. $500 All items sold "as is". Everything was working when upgrades were installed in my RV6. Buyer pays postage and insurnance. Certified check or postal money order only. I can be reached at 740 446 3355 in the evening after 8:00 PM EDT ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 01:36:35 AM PST US From: "Jerry B" Subject: RV-List: For Sale --> RV-List message posted by: "Jerry B" I have the following items for sale. I thought I'd post to RVers before posting on Ebay. 1) Electric Gyro Corp. Turn Coordinator model 1394T100-7z $150 2) 14 volt marker beacon receiver (I think it's a Narco) $50 3) Flightcom 403 panel mount intercom $100 4) Bendix/King KA 134 Audio Panel(no socket or tray) $200 5) R. C. Allen DG, model RC11A-15 $300 6) ControlVision(inclu Casio Cassiopeia pocket PC,SW and Garmin GPS) $500 7) Garmin 195 handheld GPS with all accessories. $500 All items sold "as is". Everything was working when upgrades were installed in my RV6. Buyer pays postage and insurance. Certified check or postal money order only. I can be reached at 740 446 3355 in the evening after 8:00 PM EDT ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:12:00 AM PST US From: Miller Robert Subject: Re: RV-List: EFIS, GRT and Windows etc ... --> RV-List message posted by: Miller Robert I also had a couple of e-mail exchanges with Greg on this topic. He was most responsive, informative, and generous of his time in replying. The EFIS does indeed use Windows CE.Net. I read all the info I could find on Microsoft's site on this. I have no personal experience with this version of the OS, and so have no clear opinion (one way or the other) about its reliability. It is a version of Windows. Microsoft's site tells us that it is. They call it Windows CE.Net, not CE.Net. So just saying CE.Net is not to be construed as suggesting there is no connection with Windows OS's. It's important, though, that this is an imbedded system.... specifically written to be imbedded in hardware devices. To what degree this makes the OS more reliable than the desktop versions of Windows we use, I personally do not know. But I would guess, at least somewhat more reliable. Is there someone on the list who could comment more expertly on this? Are we looking at orders of magnitude more reliable and stable than desktop Windows OS's here? I too am interested in considering this EFIS.... but I will need to get comfortable with this question. Robert "James E. Clark" wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: "James E. Clark" > > After writing the email below to this list, I felt obliged to send a copy to > Grand Rapids. Just in case I was in error etc. > > Although they are "heads down" at the moment, Greg got back to me a day or > two later with the response below. > > This is not to try and "promote" Grand Rapids (even though I am considering > one). It is simply to share info to the list in an effort to clear up what > was a bit of speculation. I also intentionally waited a few days before > deciding to send this. > > Hope it helps somebody. > > James > > ============================================================================ > ====== > > Hi James > > Thanks. I think your response was excellent, and very accurate. I don''t > usually read those lists, so if you want to post this response, or a portion > of i, that is OK with me. I don't want to use the list as a place to > advertise, or say bad things about others. > > We are using CE.NET. We evaluated many operating systems, and have been very > happy with our choice. To date, we have not had a single lockup due to any > operating system problem, and the system is running 24 hours a day (we leave > it running a simulation when we are not developing with it). The operating > system is specifically intended for embedded systems. > > Like you, I don't consider the operating system the weakest link. Its > actually hard to identify a potential weak link at this time, as it seems to > me that there are no engineering risk items remaining. > > There are lots of details that add the a systems robustness, including > techniques for being able to tolerate EMI (radio interference), > consideration of fault tolerance and failure modes, tolerance of unusal > inputs, self-testing coverage, software reliability, etc. that are much more > likely to cause problems if not addressed, than the operating system, > especially one that is running a single program under very controlled > circumstances. > > You are correct that our system uses a dedicated processor for the AHRS/AIr > Data calculations, and this has no operating system. This required much more > engineering time, but is clearly required to meet the integrity needs for > this data. The AHRS has extensive built-in test functions, including many > that run continuously. These tests validate the memory, a/d converter, > sensors, include condensation detection, etc, exactly as would be done if > this system was produced by Boeing (after all, that is my background). > > Thanks again for your support. > > Greg Toman > Grand Rapids Technologies, Inc. > 616 583-8000 > www.grtavionics.com > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com > > [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of James E. Clark > > Sent: Friday, April 18, 2003 2:00 PM > > To: Rv-List@Matronics.Com > > Subject: RV-List: EFIS, GRT and Windows etc ... > > > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "James E. Clark" > > > > There have been several posts about EFIS, GRT and Windows > > along with > > whether GRT uses MS WIndows and if so whether this is a good idea. > > > > First, I am considering using the "Horizon" from GRT. > > > > **My** concern is far less about whether they have a version of Windows > > somewhere in it and more about their ability to engineer and > > deliver a high > > quality, functional system in the time-frame they are working. > > There are far > > greater gremlins waiting along the road ahead. Let's hope they can conquer > > them in a timely fashion. > > > > Now, a few comments from a different perspective ... > > > > First, as I recall my conversation with Greg at GRTand from looking at the > > current instantiation of the system, there are two (actually three) > > components to consider: > > > > 1. The actual AHRS and/or engine monitoring "subsystems" and > > 2. The display "subsytem". > > > > Their engine monitoring "subsystem" has been around for a long time and is > > not MS Windows based. The data it collects will get displayed in > > a "pretty" > > fashion so to speak. > > > > Their upcoming AHRS/air data computer "subsystem" uses their own > > "proprietary/written inhouse" (I think) code and is not MS Windows. They > > reportedly spent quite a bit of time over the last year or so working > > specifically on this. It too will spew forth data that is to be > > presented in > > "pretty" fashion for us to use as we fly along. > > > > The **DISPLAY** subsystem uses (as I recall) a slimmed-down version of > > Windows (probably Win-embedded). This subsystem will display the data from > > the subsystems above *and* take in GPS sentences and display info about > > where we are and where we are headed. It will have some database > > info stored > > locally as well (airports, airspaces etc.). > > > > It would not be appropriate to compare the experiences we have on out PCs > > with that we might expect in a system like what is being built. > > > > The problem is not all Windows ... it is one of complexity (due to nearly > > unlimited options for the PC). Once you "close off" the system to nothing > > but known components and use a version of "Windows" that is "fit for > > purpose", you can actually achieve reliability and stability far > > beyond what > > the average Windows user is likely to expect. > > > > Probably the best consumer demonstation of this is your local ATM. Counts > > out the cash reliably day after day in rain, snow (cold), sleet, hail or > > sunshine (hot). Not saying they NEVER fail but the MTBF is pretty high. > > > > It is great to see people like ControlVision (AnyWhereMap), Blue Mountain > > and Dynon push the envelope for us. Each has had teething pains (if it was > > so easy someone would done it a long time ago). Now GRT joins the > > fray with > > yet another offering to help us get there safely. Let's wish them > > and their > > approach the best. > > > > I am hopeful that GRT (as those mentioned above have begun to) will also > > deliver. > > > > James > > > > Do Not Archive > > > > > > . > > > > "If you don't make dust, you eat dust" > > > > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 05:29:41 AM PST US From: "Bill VonDane" Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring --> RV-List message posted by: "Bill VonDane" Ah yes, forgot about the different pulse rates of the two systems... I guess we'll just go with the mechanical... -Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Besing" Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring --> RV-List message posted by: "Paul Besing" How about a splitter between the sender wires to make it one wire into your EIS? Whichever one is sending the signal will flow down the line. I do know that this won't work with the RMI uMonitor, though. The pulse rates are different and the unit can't separate the different pulses. In other words, you have to set up the unit for one type of pulse or another. Paul Besing RV-6A Sold (Waiting on RV-10) http://www.lacodeworks.com/besing Kitlog Builder's Log Software http://www.kitlog.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill VonDane" Subject: RV-List: Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring > --> RV-List message posted by: "Bill VonDane" > > Thanks Joel... > > I think I need to be more specific... I want to know how to wire it all up so that if you have the mag off, or the EI off, you still get a tach reading. On my 8A with an EIS, I have a toggle on the panel that lets me switch between the mags for the tach reading so I can see the rpms on either mag while I am doing the mag checks... Know what I mean? > > -Bill > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Joel Harding > To: rv8list@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring > > > Hi Bill, > The control module for the Lightspeed Electronic Ignition has an output > for an electronic tach, and my E. I. tach was modified to accept the > square wave signal which it produces. I would think that would be the > most accurate readout. > > Joel Harding > On Thursday, April 24, 2003, at 03:22 PM, Bill VonDane wrote: > > > Stupid question number 5,690... > > > > What's the best way to wire an electronic tach into a systems that has > > both > > a mag and an electronic ignition? > > > > -Bill VonDane > > RV-8A ~ N8WV > > www.vondane.com > > > > do not archive ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 06:18:51 AM PST US From: Sam Buchanan Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: Hello (long as hell) --> RV-List message posted by: Sam Buchanan Thank you George, for a superb post! No doubt you have inspired numerous builders. Sam Buchanan ======================= Meketa wrote: > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Meketa" > > Hello Yall > > I fit into the poor civilian with dreams of flying category. I was, and > still am, an auto mechanic that loves hot rods and always had a dream of > flying. I was hooked when I got a free, so I thought at the time, ride in a > customers Longeze. Holy S###, you can build your own plane and do all the > maintenance yourself. Have to find out more about this, sounds like the > thing for me. I joke that it was the worst, and best, thing that ever > happened to me. After the EZ ride I went with a friend to Oshkosh and > subscribed to Kitplane magazine. Initial thoughts were to build a Kiss > Cruiser with a Subaru engine. After a lot of looking I got smart and set > sights on an RV6 with a Lycoming. That was the plane for me. ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 06:30:24 AM PST US From: "Ken Simmons" Subject: RE: RV-List: EFIS, GRT and Windows etc ... --> RV-List message posted by: "Ken Simmons" I can offer some insight on this. We are currently testing a device with Windows XP embedded. The results so far have been mixed. The most troubles have been with remote administration of the device instead of the actual functioning of the software itself. The OS itself appears to be stable. The embedded version of XP is significantly different from its counterpart in the way it works, especially regarding changes to configuration. I think this will go a long way in keeping the device stable. We chose the XP version of this device (a CE version is also available) because of our experience with Windows CE. Our experience is limited to the Pocket PC and Pocket PC 2002 versions of this OS. We've found these to be less than desirable in stability. I think that's largely due to the many add-ons that can be applied to these devices. These devices routinely have to be rebooted, sometimes after just being off for a day or two and then turned back on. One reboot in flight is one to many. I would be interested to hear from anyone that is using a PocketPC device with some of the moving map or EFIS software about stability. Bottom line, I think the embedded versions of the OS can be extremely stable because of the environment they are operated in. They can be extensively tested with the OS and the intended application without worrying about add-ons or changes that a user could make. Ken > --> RV-List message posted by: Miller Robert > > I also had a couple of e-mail exchanges with Greg on this topic. > He was most > responsive, informative, and generous of his time in replying. > > The EFIS does indeed use Windows CE.Net. > I read all the info I could find on Microsoft's site on this. > I have no personal experience with this version of the OS, and so > have no clear > opinion (one way or the other) about its reliability. > > It is a version of Windows. Microsoft's site tells us that it > is. They call > it Windows CE.Net, not CE.Net. So just saying CE.Net is not to > be construed as > suggesting there is no connection with Windows OS's. > > It's important, though, that this is an imbedded system.... specifically > written to be imbedded in hardware devices. To what degree this > makes the OS > more reliable than the desktop versions of Windows we use, I > personally do not > know. But I would guess, at least somewhat more reliable. > > Is there someone on the list who could comment more expertly on > this? Are we > looking at orders of magnitude more reliable and stable than > desktop Windows > OS's here? > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 06:31:21 AM PST US From: "Greg Young" Subject: RE: RV-List: Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring --> RV-List message posted by: "Greg Young" Bill, Some have put a tach generator on the tach drive and fed that to the EIS. That's what I'd like to do this time around. Anyone know a specific part number that works for this? Regards, Greg Young - Houston (DWH) RV-6 N6GY ...project Phoenix Navion N5221K - just an XXL RV-6A > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Bill VonDane" > > Ah yes, forgot about the different pulse rates of the two > systems... I guess we'll just go with the mechanical... > > -Bill > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Paul Besing" > > How about a splitter between the sender wires to make it one > wire into your EIS? Whichever one is sending the signal will > flow down the line. I do know that this won't work with the > RMI uMonitor, though. The pulse rates are different and the > unit can't separate the different pulses. In other words, > you have to set up the unit for one type of pulse or another. > > Paul Besing > RV-6A Sold (Waiting on RV-10) > http://www.lacodeworks.com/besing > Kitlog Builder's Log Software > http://www.kitlog.com > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Bill VonDane" > > > > Thanks Joel... > > > > I think I need to be more specific... I want to know how > to wire it > > all > up so that if you have the mag off, or the EI off, you still > get a tach reading. On my 8A with an EIS, I have a toggle on > the panel that lets me switch between the mags for the tach > reading so I can see the rpms on either mag while I am doing > the mag checks... Know what I mean? > > > > -Bill ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 06:43:51 AM PST US From: "Andy Karmy" "vansairforce" , Subject: RV-List: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring --> RV-List message posted by: "Andy Karmy" Hey Bill. I did this same thing on my RV9A by using Van's Electronic Tach sender. You plug it into the manual tach cable location on the back of the engine and it gives you a pulse signal that you feed into the EIS. Works great. I posted all the details about it to the RV list a few months ago. - Andy Karmy RV9A Seattle WA 50hrs TT http://www.karmy.com/rv9a ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Bill VonDane" >Thanks Joel... > >I think I need to be more specific... I want to know how to wire it all up so that if you have the mag off, or the EI off, you still get a tach reading. On my 8A with an EIS, I have a toggle on the panel that lets me switch between the mags for the tach reading so I can see the rpms on either mag while I am doing the mag checks... Know what I mean? > >-Bill > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: Joel Harding >To: rv8list@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 5:01 PM >Subject: Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring > > >Hi Bill, >The control module for the Lightspeed Electronic Ignition has an output >for an electronic tach, and my E. I. tach was modified to accept the >square wave signal which it produces. I would think that would be the >most accurate readout. > >Joel Harding >On Thursday, April 24, 2003, at 03:22 PM, Bill VonDane wrote: > >> Stupid question number 5,690... >> >> What's the best way to wire an electronic tach into a systems that has >> both >> a mag and an electronic ignition? >> >> -Bill VonDane >> RV-8A ~ N8WV >> www.vondane.com >> >> do not archive > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >Get A Free Psychic Reading! >Your Online Answer To Life's Important Questions. >http://us.click.yahoo.com/pDi3hB/OC5FAA/AG3JAA/1yWplB/TM > >Online help on this group at: >http://help.yahoo.com/help/groups/ > > > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 06:45:05 AM PST US From: Vaughn Brock Capt ESC/AWXO Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: Hello (long as hell) --> RV-List message posted by: Vaughn Brock Capt ESC/AWXO George, Thanks for the candid reply and time it took. Your reply was nice to read and motivating. I'm not sure you wrote anything too different than what I expressed in my curt fashion, yours was just much easier to read. My curt writing is primarily due to brevity and it gets responses from multiple sources. Again for those who are offended by frank and curt writing, I apologize for your shortcoming to read between the lines and my ignorance of English grammar. Nice story of commitment and dedication. I did the same by the way. I was a mechanic for 9 years (16 first job to 25) which paid my college and ratings too. Same old guys who helped me too. Your words were really nice to read except for the waste your time part about me. I understand and may have written the same ten years ago. In my case, I was never motivated until one of my co workers said I'll never make it because I was not good enough. The truth was he was correct. I was a smart ass kid with no future. I never forgot that, and made it happen. Some believe it is necessary to be that type of guy, and in this case I chose to push instead of stroke. Regardless of point of view you spoke the truth, as did I and Jerry. Three pilots/builders gave the truth as they know it. Good results in the end. In regard to this guy (Jeff). He is 22, and not a mechanic. Your mechanic skills were of more value than an A&P and more qualified in some areas. You mention purchasing a C-140 (great plane) and getting your ratings. That is a big step and one 99% of the population cant do, including Jeff. If he could buy a 140, this correspondence would not take place. The 600 hours you gained is roughly 600 more than Jeff has and you had a lot of them before you bought the RV kit. I noticed you chose a Lycomming too. The end is you chose a path that was quite challenging by your own words and only possible with a unique skill set you had and did nothing for you quality of life and of little if value to Jeff. You earned your ratings before building which is exactly as he would have to do (IAW the FAA, cant gain ratings in a home built, but have to have them to fly one) and what I recommended. The issue here is how to build a plane cheaply, which was glossed over as a small inchstone in your reply. In short, you bought a plane, got your ratings, and built a home built with a lycomming. Jeff that is your advice from George. Now get to it... ...not too helpful is it. Over all, what are any of you offering Jeff? Motivation? Does any builder/pilot need motivation to build and fly? I don't know of any. The pilots I know and have flown with just did it without the pep talk and website chase your dream queep that is spouting from this issue. Would you guys recommend to your friends and children to chase your dream? I don't chase anything I pursue it through planning and get results through guidance of those who know. I can't remember ever being told to chase a dream by anyone of credibility. We get it George. Jeff doesn't. I think the advice you offer is naive, irresponsible, and dangerous for a 22 year old kid. I don't know of a single college grad in the world that says going to college was a waste of time and wish they could go back and not go. I know hundreds that wish they could turn back the clock and graduate. I don't know of a single military pilot that would go back and go the civil route. I know hundreds of civil trained pilots that would trade their years of training to fly military hardware. I simply offered an honorable, professional and proven way to get his dream into production. Some of you disagree. Great, nice to be an American and do so. Let it go at that; a simple point of view that you may disagree with. The facts are Jeff can join ROTC (Army, Navy, or AF), get college paid for and become a pilot. I think a bit more valuable that "chase your dream" and build an RV at any impact to lifestyle, to include wearing worn out clothes, driving a POS car, and making your wife and family view you as stubborn pilot w/ with passion. Oddly the advice you offer is not what you took in your own respective cases. You made them happen by effort and accomplishment more likely through sacrifice. My words were for Jeff to serve his country and develop into a better person than he already is and the byproduct be one of the best trained pilots in the world surrounded by great people. You guys bagged on my method and lost the meaning and debated my message to him publicly. My suggestion is fact based and one I experienced and able to lead him through. I made the attempt to go off line and was posted publicly without my consent by a fellow builder and pilot. Since none of us are going to change religions on this issue; what do think about dropping it and get back to building? Brock 781-354-6656 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 07:09:38 AM PST US From: "Glenn Brasch" Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: Hello (long as hell) --> RV-List message posted by: "Glenn Brasch" Captain, It appears from looking at your e-mail address on your posts, and the time of the posts, you are passing on your long winded comments while on duty. As a tax payer, and also as a retired government worker familiar with SOP's for such employees, I would ask that you stop doing so, and go back to work. Glenn in AZ -9A. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vaughn Brock Capt ESC/AWXO" Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: Hello (long as hell) > --> RV-List message posted by: Vaughn Brock Capt ESC/AWXO > > George, > > Thanks for the candid reply and time it took. Your reply was nice to read and motivating. I'm not sure you wrote anything too different than what I expressed in my curt fashion, yours was just much easier to read. My curt writing is primarily due to brevity and it gets responses from multiple sources. Again for those who are offended by frank and curt writing, I apologize for your shortcoming to read between the lines and my ignorance of English grammar. > > Nice story of commitment and dedication. I did the same by the way. I was a mechanic for 9 years (16 first job to 25) which paid my college and ratings too. Same old guys who helped me too. Your words were really nice to read except for the waste your time part about me. I understand and may have written the same ten years ago. In my case, I was never motivated until one of my co workers said I'll never make it because I was not good enough. The truth was he was correct. I was a smart ass kid with no future. I never forgot that, and made it happen. Some believe it is necessary to be that type of guy, and in this case I chose to push instead of stroke. > > Regardless of point of view you spoke the truth, as did I and Jerry. Three pilots/builders gave the truth as they know it. Good results in the end. > > In regard to this guy (Jeff). He is 22, and not a mechanic. Your mechanic skills were of more value than an A&P and more qualified in some areas. You mention purchasing a C-140 (great plane) and getting your ratings. That is a big step and one 99% of the population cant do, including Jeff. If he could buy a 140, this correspondence would not take place. The 600 hours you gained is roughly 600 more than Jeff has and you had a lot of them before you bought the RV kit. I noticed you chose a Lycomming too. > > The end is you chose a path that was quite challenging by your own words and only possible with a unique skill set you had and did nothing for you quality of life and of little if value to Jeff. You earned your ratings before building which is exactly as he would have to do (IAW the FAA, cant gain ratings in a home built, but have to have them to fly one) and what I recommended. The issue here is how to build a plane cheaply, which was glossed over as a small inchstone in your reply. In short, you bought a plane, got your ratings, and built a home built with a lycomming. Jeff that is your advice from George. Now get to it... ...not too helpful is it. > > Over all, what are any of you offering Jeff? Motivation? Does any builder/pilot need motivation to build and fly? I don't know of any. The pilots I know and have flown with just did it without the pep talk and website chase your dream queep that is spouting from this issue. Would you guys recommend to your friends and children to chase your dream? I don't chase anything I pursue it through planning and get results through guidance of those who know. I can't remember ever being told to chase a dream by anyone of credibility. > > We get it George. Jeff doesn't. I think the advice you offer is naive, irresponsible, and dangerous for a 22 year old kid. I don't know of a single college grad in the world that says going to college was a waste of time and wish they could go back and not go. I know hundreds that wish they could turn back the clock and graduate. I don't know of a single military pilot that would go back and go the civil route. I know hundreds of civil trained pilots that would trade their years of training to fly military hardware. I simply offered an honorable, professional and proven way to get his dream into production. Some of you disagree. Great, nice to be an American and do so. Let it go at that; a simple point of view that you may disagree with. > > The facts are Jeff can join ROTC (Army, Navy, or AF), get college paid for and become a pilot. I think a bit more valuable that "chase your dream" and build an RV at any impact to lifestyle, to include wearing worn out clothes, driving a POS car, and making your wife and family view you as stubborn pilot w/ with passion. Oddly the advice you offer is not what you took in your own respective cases. You made them happen by effort and accomplishment more likely through sacrifice. My words were for Jeff to serve his country and develop into a better person than he already is and the byproduct be one of the best trained pilots in the world surrounded by great people. You guys bagged on my method and lost the meaning and debated my message to him publicly. My suggestion is fact based and one I experienced and able to lead him through. > > I made the attempt to go off line and was posted publicly without my consent by a fellow builder and pilot. Since none of us are going to change religions on this issue; what do think about dropping it and get back to building? > > Brock 781-354-6656 > > ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 07:35:22 AM PST US From: "Bill VonDane" "vansairforce" Subject: RV-List: Re: GPS antenna --> RV-List message posted by: "Bill VonDane" Mitch... This looks like what I am looking for... Thanks! -Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: GPS antenna Bill, I saw your question on the RV list. I installed a remote active antenna on my C172, connected to a Garmin 90. I used a $65 wolfe bulkhead antenna, and logbook entry for minor modification. I now get all 8 sats real quick. If your using a 196, then it must be VFR only, and TSO'd antenna is not necessarily required. Jim Weir sells these not at: http://www.rst-engr.com/rst/catalog/gpsant.html Looks like Wolfe no longer carries them. mitch - dreaming of an RV 7 or 10 or ?? >Anyone using a Comant externl GPS antenna with the Garmin > GPS196? If so,which one? > -Bill VonDane ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 08:07:38 AM PST US From: "Phil Birkelbach" Subject: Re: RV-List: EFIS, GRT and Windows etc ... --> RV-List message posted by: "Phil Birkelbach" The company that I work for has a product that we use to communicate to sub-sea wellheads. This product has been running on WinNT for several years now, and just recently got converted to XP embedded. Although I did not work on this particular product directly I did have a lot to do with specifying how it should work and it interfaces with the control systems that I build. In our experience it has been a very robust system (even when running on NT or 2000). I'll be the first to say that our network servers would be improved greatly if we would get rid of Windows and replace it with Linux or OpenBSD etc. but I must say that in my experience the problem with Windows reliability seems to have more to do with drivers, hardware and the problem that is ever present between the keyboard and the chair than with Windows itself. When Windows is allowed to run on very simple hardware with well tested drivers running a single well tested program it performs quite reliably. This is the secret to the Windows embedded products. You simply install a very small sub-section of the operating system and then only add the pieces that you need. I suspect that Greg's product needs a kernel, a moderate disk driver (to read from the flash disk it most likely has in it), some driver for the screen, data buss and communications ports, and possibly a graphics library and floating point library. Once those things are tested together and shown to have no memory leaks. I suspect that it will work very well. Godspeed, Phil Birkelbach - Houston Texas RV-7 N727WB (Reserved) - Fuselage http://www.myrv7.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Miller Robert" Subject: Re: RV-List: EFIS, GRT and Windows etc ... > --> RV-List message posted by: Miller Robert > > I also had a couple of e-mail exchanges with Greg on this topic. He was most > responsive, informative, and generous of his time in replying. > > The EFIS does indeed use Windows CE.Net. > I read all the info I could find on Microsoft's site on this. > I have no personal experience with this version of the OS, and so have no clear > opinion (one way or the other) about its reliability. > > It is a version of Windows. Microsoft's site tells us that it is. They call > it Windows CE.Net, not CE.Net. So just saying CE.Net is not to be construed as > suggesting there is no connection with Windows OS's. > > It's important, though, that this is an imbedded system.... specifically > written to be imbedded in hardware devices. To what degree this makes the OS > more reliable than the desktop versions of Windows we use, I personally do not > know. But I would guess, at least somewhat more reliable. > > Is there someone on the list who could comment more expertly on this? Are we > looking at orders of magnitude more reliable and stable than desktop Windows > OS's here? > > I too am interested in considering this EFIS.... but I will need to get > comfortable with this question. > > Robert > > "James E. Clark" wrote: > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "James E. Clark" > > > > After writing the email below to this list, I felt obliged to send a copy to > > Grand Rapids. Just in case I was in error etc. > > > > Although they are "heads down" at the moment, Greg got back to me a day or > > two later with the response below. > > > > This is not to try and "promote" Grand Rapids (even though I am considering > > one). It is simply to share info to the list in an effort to clear up what > > was a bit of speculation. I also intentionally waited a few days before > > deciding to send this. > > > > Hope it helps somebody. > > > > James > > > > ============================================================================ > > ====== > > > > Hi James > > > > Thanks. I think your response was excellent, and very accurate. I don''t > > usually read those lists, so if you want to post this response, or a portion > > of i, that is OK with me. I don't want to use the list as a place to > > advertise, or say bad things about others. > > > > We are using CE.NET. We evaluated many operating systems, and have been very > > happy with our choice. To date, we have not had a single lockup due to any > > operating system problem, and the system is running 24 hours a day (we leave > > it running a simulation when we are not developing with it). The operating > > system is specifically intended for embedded systems. > > > > Like you, I don't consider the operating system the weakest link. Its > > actually hard to identify a potential weak link at this time, as it seems to > > me that there are no engineering risk items remaining. > > > > There are lots of details that add the a systems robustness, including > > techniques for being able to tolerate EMI (radio interference), > > consideration of fault tolerance and failure modes, tolerance of unusal > > inputs, self-testing coverage, software reliability, etc. that are much more > > likely to cause problems if not addressed, than the operating system, > > especially one that is running a single program under very controlled > > circumstances. > > > > You are correct that our system uses a dedicated processor for the AHRS/AIr > > Data calculations, and this has no operating system. This required much more > > engineering time, but is clearly required to meet the integrity needs for > > this data. The AHRS has extensive built-in test functions, including many > > that run continuously. These tests validate the memory, a/d converter, > > sensors, include condensation detection, etc, exactly as would be done if > > this system was produced by Boeing (after all, that is my background). > > > > Thanks again for your support. > > > > Greg Toman > > Grand Rapids Technologies, Inc. > > 616 583-8000 > > www.grtavionics.com > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com > > > [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of James E. Clark > > > Sent: Friday, April 18, 2003 2:00 PM > > > To: Rv-List@Matronics.Com > > > Subject: RV-List: EFIS, GRT and Windows etc ... > > > > > > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "James E. Clark" > > > > > > There have been several posts about EFIS, GRT and Windows > > > along with > > > whether GRT uses MS WIndows and if so whether this is a good idea. > > > > > > First, I am considering using the "Horizon" from GRT. > > > > > > **My** concern is far less about whether they have a version of Windows > > > somewhere in it and more about their ability to engineer and > > > deliver a high > > > quality, functional system in the time-frame they are working. > > > There are far > > > greater gremlins waiting along the road ahead. Let's hope they can conquer > > > them in a timely fashion. > > > > > > Now, a few comments from a different perspective ... > > > > > > First, as I recall my conversation with Greg at GRTand from looking at the > > > current instantiation of the system, there are two (actually three) > > > components to consider: > > > > > > 1. The actual AHRS and/or engine monitoring "subsystems" and > > > 2. The display "subsytem". > > > > > > Their engine monitoring "subsystem" has been around for a long time and is > > > not MS Windows based. The data it collects will get displayed in > > > a "pretty" > > > fashion so to speak. > > > > > > Their upcoming AHRS/air data computer "subsystem" uses their own > > > "proprietary/written inhouse" (I think) code and is not MS Windows. They > > > reportedly spent quite a bit of time over the last year or so working > > > specifically on this. It too will spew forth data that is to be > > > presented in > > > "pretty" fashion for us to use as we fly along. > > > > > > The **DISPLAY** subsystem uses (as I recall) a slimmed-down version of > > > Windows (probably Win-embedded). This subsystem will display the data from > > > the subsystems above *and* take in GPS sentences and display info about > > > where we are and where we are headed. It will have some database > > > info stored > > > locally as well (airports, airspaces etc.). > > > > > > It would not be appropriate to compare the experiences we have on out PCs > > > with that we might expect in a system like what is being built. > > > > > > The problem is not all Windows ... it is one of complexity (due to nearly > > > unlimited options for the PC). Once you "close off" the system to nothing > > > but known components and use a version of "Windows" that is "fit for > > > purpose", you can actually achieve reliability and stability far > > > beyond what > > > the average Windows user is likely to expect. > > > > > > Probably the best consumer demonstation of this is your local ATM. Counts > > > out the cash reliably day after day in rain, snow (cold), sleet, hail or > > > sunshine (hot). Not saying they NEVER fail but the MTBF is pretty high. > > > > > > It is great to see people like ControlVision (AnyWhereMap), Blue Mountain > > > and Dynon push the envelope for us. Each has had teething pains (if it was > > > so easy someone would done it a long time ago). Now GRT joins the > > > fray with > > > yet another offering to help us get there safely. Let's wish them > > > and their > > > approach the best. > > > > > > I am hopeful that GRT (as those mentioned above have begun to) will also > > > deliver. > > > > > > James > > > > > > Do Not Archive > > > > > > > > > . > > > > > > "If you don't make dust, you eat dust" > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 09:05:43 AM PST US From: "Dan Checkoway" Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring --> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" Andy, Thanks for the tip...do you happen to know Van's part # for the mechanical tach sender? I saw a couple of things called "tach drive" I believe on the list, but I wasn't able to determine the appropriate part. )_( Dan RV-7 N714D (finish) http://www.rvproject.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andy Karmy" ; Subject: RV-List: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring > --> RV-List message posted by: "Andy Karmy" > > Hey Bill. I did this same thing on my RV9A by using Van's Electronic Tach sender. You plug it into the manual tach cable location on the back of the engine and it gives you a pulse signal that you feed into the EIS. Works great. I posted all the details about it to the RV list a few months ago. > > - Andy Karmy > RV9A Seattle WA 50hrs TT > http://www.karmy.com/rv9a > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: "Bill VonDane" > Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 18:09:19 -0600 > > >Thanks Joel... > > > >I think I need to be more specific... I want to know how to wire it all up so that if you have the mag off, or the EI off, you still get a tach reading. On my 8A with an EIS, I have a toggle on the panel that lets me switch between the mags for the tach reading so I can see the rpms on either mag while I am doing the mag checks... Know what I mean? > > > >-Bill > > > > > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: Joel Harding > >To: rv8list@yahoogroups.com > >Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 5:01 PM > >Subject: Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring > > > > > >Hi Bill, > >The control module for the Lightspeed Electronic Ignition has an output > >for an electronic tach, and my E. I. tach was modified to accept the > >square wave signal which it produces. I would think that would be the > >most accurate readout. > > > >Joel Harding > >On Thursday, April 24, 2003, at 03:22 PM, Bill VonDane wrote: > > > >> Stupid question number 5,690... > >> > >> What's the best way to wire an electronic tach into a systems that has > >> both > >> a mag and an electronic ignition? > >> > >> -Bill VonDane > >> RV-8A ~ N8WV > >> www.vondane.com > >> > >> do not archive > > > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > >Get A Free Psychic Reading! > >Your Online Answer To Life's Important Questions. > >http://us.click.yahoo.com/pDi3hB/OC5FAA/AG3JAA/1yWplB/TM > > > >Online help on this group at: > >http://help.yahoo.com/help/groups/ > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 09:12:33 AM PST US From: Ken Balch Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring --> RV-List message posted by: Ken Balch Dan, Per Van's new catalog: If you have a vacuum pump, then order part # IE VTACHGEN 12 If you don't have a vacuum pump, then order part # IE VTACHGEN 2 Regards, Ken Balch RV-8 N118KB Dan Checkoway wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" > >Andy, > >Thanks for the tip...do you happen to know Van's part # for the mechanical >tach sender? I saw a couple of things called "tach drive" I believe on the >list, but I wasn't able to determine the appropriate part. > >)_( Dan >RV-7 N714D (finish) >http://www.rvproject.com > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Andy Karmy" >To: ; ; "vansairforce" >; >Subject: RV-List: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach >Wiring > > > > >>--> RV-List message posted by: "Andy Karmy" >> >>Hey Bill. I did this same thing on my RV9A by using Van's Electronic Tach >> >> >sender. You plug it into the manual tach cable location on the back of the >engine and it gives you a pulse signal that you feed into the EIS. Works >great. I posted all the details about it to the RV list a few months ago. > > >>- Andy Karmy >> RV9A Seattle WA 50hrs TT >> http://www.karmy.com/rv9a >> >>---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- >>From: "Bill VonDane" >>Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 18:09:19 -0600 >> >> >> >>>Thanks Joel... >>> >>>I think I need to be more specific... I want to know how to wire it all >>> >>> >up so that if you have the mag off, or the EI off, you still get a tach >reading. On my 8A with an EIS, I have a toggle on the panel that lets me >switch between the mags for the tach reading so I can see the rpms on either >mag while I am doing the mag checks... Know what I mean? > > >>>-Bill >>> >>> >>>----- Original Message ----- >>>From: Joel Harding >>>To: rv8list@yahoogroups.com >>>Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 5:01 PM >>>Subject: Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring >>> >>> >>>Hi Bill, >>>The control module for the Lightspeed Electronic Ignition has an output >>>for an electronic tach, and my E. I. tach was modified to accept the >>>square wave signal which it produces. I would think that would be the >>>most accurate readout. >>> >>>Joel Harding >>>On Thursday, April 24, 2003, at 03:22 PM, Bill VonDane wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>>Stupid question number 5,690... >>>> >>>>What's the best way to wire an electronic tach into a systems that has >>>>both >>>>a mag and an electronic ignition? >>>> >>>>-Bill VonDane >>>>RV-8A ~ N8WV >>>>www.vondane.com >>>> >>>>do not archive >>>> >>>> >>>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>> >>> >>>Get A Free Psychic Reading! >>>Your Online Answer To Life's Important Questions. >>>http://us.click.yahoo.com/pDi3hB/OC5FAA/AG3JAA/1yWplB/TM >>> >>>Online help on this group at: >>>http://help.yahoo.com/help/groups/ >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > > > ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 09:50:03 AM PST US From: "Bill VonDane" Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring --> RV-List message posted by: "Bill VonDane" Here you go Dan: http://www.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/catalog.cgi?ident=1051289271-26-450&brow se=ei&product=vans-tach Sorry, I couldn't find your URL shortening tool thingy on your web site... -Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Checkoway" Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring --> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" Andy, Thanks for the tip...do you happen to know Van's part # for the mechanical tach sender? I saw a couple of things called "tach drive" I believe on the list, but I wasn't able to determine the appropriate part. )_( Dan RV-7 N714D (finish) http://www.rvproject.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andy Karmy" ; Subject: RV-List: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring > --> RV-List message posted by: "Andy Karmy" > > Hey Bill. I did this same thing on my RV9A by using Van's Electronic Tach sender. You plug it into the manual tach cable location on the back of the engine and it gives you a pulse signal that you feed into the EIS. Works great. I posted all the details about it to the RV list a few months ago. > > - Andy Karmy > RV9A Seattle WA 50hrs TT > http://www.karmy.com/rv9a ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 09:50:44 AM PST US From: "Konrad Werner" Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring --> RV-List message posted by: "Konrad Werner" Dear Dan, The "electronic"(not mechanical, as you stated below) Tach Sender is p/n: IE VTACHGEN 2 (if running with-OUT a vacuum pump) IE VTACHGEN 12 (if running with a vacuum pump, seems to be extended) Hope this helps. Konrad ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Checkoway" Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring > --> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" > > Andy, > > Thanks for the tip...do you happen to know Van's part # for the mechanical > tach sender? I saw a couple of things called "tach drive" I believe on the > list, but I wasn't able to determine the appropriate part. > > )_( Dan > RV-7 N714D (finish) > http://www.rvproject.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Andy Karmy" > To: ; ; "vansairforce" > ; > Subject: RV-List: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach > Wiring > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Andy Karmy" > > > > Hey Bill. I did this same thing on my RV9A by using Van's Electronic Tach > sender. You plug it into the manual tach cable location on the back of the > engine and it gives you a pulse signal that you feed into the EIS. Works > great. I posted all the details about it to the RV list a few months ago. > > > > - Andy Karmy > > RV9A Seattle WA 50hrs TT > > http://www.karmy.com/rv9a > > > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > > From: "Bill VonDane" > > Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 18:09:19 -0600 > > > > >Thanks Joel... > > > > > >I think I need to be more specific... I want to know how to wire it all > up so that if you have the mag off, or the EI off, you still get a tach > reading. On my 8A with an EIS, I have a toggle on the panel that lets me > switch between the mags for the tach reading so I can see the rpms on either > mag while I am doing the mag checks... Know what I mean? > > > > > >-Bill > > > > > > > > >----- Original Message ----- > > >From: Joel Harding > > >To: rv8list@yahoogroups.com > > >Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 5:01 PM > > >Subject: Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring > > > > > > > > >Hi Bill, > > >The control module for the Lightspeed Electronic Ignition has an output > > >for an electronic tach, and my E. I. tach was modified to accept the > > >square wave signal which it produces. I would think that would be the > > >most accurate readout. > > > > > >Joel Harding > > >On Thursday, April 24, 2003, at 03:22 PM, Bill VonDane wrote: > > > > > >> Stupid question number 5,690... > > >> > > >> What's the best way to wire an electronic tach into a systems that has > > >> both > > >> a mag and an electronic ignition? > > >> > > >> -Bill VonDane > > >> RV-8A ~ N8WV > > >> www.vondane.com > > >> > > >> do not archive > > > > > > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > >Get A Free Psychic Reading! > > >Your Online Answer To Life's Important Questions. > > >http://us.click.yahoo.com/pDi3hB/OC5FAA/AG3JAA/1yWplB/TM > > > > > >Online help on this group at: > > >http://help.yahoo.com/help/groups/ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 10:03:32 AM PST US From: "Dan Checkoway" Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring --> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" Thanks for the part # and link, guys. FYI, the URL shortener is: http://checkoway.com/url do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill VonDane" Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring > --> RV-List message posted by: "Bill VonDane" > > Here you go Dan: > > http://www.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/catalog.cgi?ident=1051289271-26-450&brow > se=ei&product=vans-tach > > Sorry, I couldn't find your URL shortening tool thingy on your web site... > > -Bill > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dan Checkoway" > To: > Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach > Wiring > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" > > Andy, > > Thanks for the tip...do you happen to know Van's part # for the mechanical > tach sender? I saw a couple of things called "tach drive" I believe on the > list, but I wasn't able to determine the appropriate part. > > )_( Dan > RV-7 N714D (finish) > http://www.rvproject.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Andy Karmy" > To: ; ; "vansairforce" > ; > Subject: RV-List: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach > Wiring > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Andy Karmy" > > > > Hey Bill. I did this same thing on my RV9A by using Van's Electronic Tach > sender. You plug it into the manual tach cable location on the back of the > engine and it gives you a pulse signal that you feed into the EIS. Works > great. I posted all the details about it to the RV list a few months ago. > > > > - Andy Karmy > > RV9A Seattle WA 50hrs TT > > http://www.karmy.com/rv9a > > ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 10:24:40 AM PST US From: HCRV6@aol.com Subject: RV-List: Need help, but waaaaaay off subject! --> RV-List message posted by: HCRV6@aol.com I hate to admit it but I'm just about helpless when it comes to computer stuff. I know that a lot of you guys are selling and buying airplane stuff on Ebay but I can't find any of it (I'm also brand new to Ebay, so that's part of the problem). Can anyone tell me how to navigate my way to the right categories to find these goodies? Definitely Do Not Archive. Harry Crosby Pleasanton, California RV-6, firewall forward ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 10:27:28 AM PST US From: "Bartrim, Todd" Subject: RE: RV-List: Re: Hello (long as hell) --> RV-List message posted by: "Bartrim, Todd" > Since none of us are going to change religions on this issue; what do > think about dropping it and get back to building? > > Brock 781-354-6656 > > What are you building Brock? "Whatever you vividly imagine, Ardently desire, Sincerely believe in, Enthusiastically act upon, Must inevitably come to pass". Living my dream S. Todd Bartrim Turbo 13B rotary powered - don't need no stinkin' Lycosaurus! RX-9endurance (finishing up the last few details) C-FSTB (reserved) http://www3.telus.net/haywire/RV-9/C-FSTB.htm "Imagination is more important than knowledge" -Albert Einstein Do Not Archive > > > > > > > > > RE: RV-List: Re: Hello (long as hell) Since none of us are going to change religions on this issue; what do think about dropping it and get back to building? Brock 781-354-6656 What are you building Brock? Whatever you vividly imagine, Ardently desire, Sincerely believe in, Enthusiastically act upon, Must inevitably come to pass. Living my dream S. Todd Bartrim Turbo 13B rotary powered - don't need no stinkin' Lycosaurus! RX-9endurance (finishing up the last few details) C-FSTB (reserved) http://www3.telus.net/haywire/RV-9/C-FSTB.htm Imagination is more important than knowledge -Albert Einstein Do Not Archive ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 10:28:22 AM PST US From: Charles Brame Subject: RV-List: Electronic Tach Wiring --> RV-List message posted by: Charles Brame Bill, I have been toying with this same question. My tach is a VM-1000 which can use either the mag or the EI, but as your question indicates, neither works for all situations. I have been toying with a possible solution but haven't checked it out. Maybe you are the guy to do it. Van sells an electronic tach which uses a transducer as its source of RPM data. The transducer, I think, mounts to the mechanical tach drive on the back of the engine and provides RPM info independent of either a mag or an EI. It obviously will work with Van's electronic tach. I wonder if it is also compatible with other electronic tachs or a VM-1000? The transducer only costs about $50 which seems a relatively cheap solution. I'd be interested in what you find out. Charlie RV-6A N11CB San Antonio ------------------------------- > Time: 02:25:38 PM PST US > From: "Bill VonDane" > "vansairforce" > Subject: RV-List: Electronic Tach Wiring > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Bill VonDane" > > Stupid question number 5,690... > > What's the best way to wire an electronic tach into a systems that has both > a mag and an electronic ignition? > > -Bill VonDane > RV-8A ~ N8WV > www.vondane.com > > do not archive > > ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 10:45:04 AM PST US From: =?us-ascii?Q?=3ESkor_Grimm=3C?= Subject: RE: RV-List: Need help, but waaaaaay off subject! --> RV-List message posted by: =?us-ascii?Q?=3ESkor_Grimm=3C?= Harry, A good amount of Aviation parts and so forth are located under the category "eBayMotors > All Categories > Parts & Accessories > Aviation." Plus, the following subcategories are located within this section: Avionics, Engines, Kits, Memorabilia, Parts, Pilot Gear, Plans, Wholesale Lots, and Other. You can go directly to this category (#26435) here: http://listings.ebaymotors.com/aw/plistings/list/category26435/index.htm l, or you can navigate to it from the homepage by clicking on (under "Categories" on the left side) "Cars & Other Vehicles" then under "Parts & Accessories," "Aviation." Hope that helps. >Skor Grimm< do not archive, yo. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of HCRV6@aol.com Subject: RV-List: Need help, but waaaaaay off subject! --> RV-List message posted by: HCRV6@aol.com I hate to admit it but I'm just about helpless when it comes to computer stuff. I know that a lot of you guys are selling and buying airplane stuff on Ebay but I can't find any of it (I'm also brand new to Ebay, so that's part of the problem). Can anyone tell me how to navigate my way to the right categories to find these goodies? Definitely Do Not Archive. Harry Crosby Pleasanton, California RV-6, firewall forward direct advertising on the Matronics Forums. ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 10:48:29 AM PST US Subject: RE: RV-List: EFIS, GRT and Windows etc ... From: Scott.Fink@microchip.com 04/25/2003 10:48:24 AM, Serialize complete at 04/25/2003 10:48:24 AM --> RV-List message posted by: Scott.Fink@Microchip.com I have an IPAQ with CE on it, I don't use it in flight, but I do have to reboot it a couple of times a week when things just stop working as they should. Scott "Ken Simmons" Sent by: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com 04/25/2003 06:29 AM Please respond to rv-list To: cc: Subject: RE: RV-List: EFIS, GRT and Windows etc ... --> RV-List message posted by: "Ken Simmons" I would be interested to hear from anyone that is using a PocketPC device with some of the moving map or EFIS software about stability. ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 10:54:23 AM PST US From: "Brian Denk" Subject: Re: RV-List: Need help, but waaaaaay off subject! --> RV-List message posted by: "Brian Denk" http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/9656/akroshomepage.htm > >--> RV-List message posted by: HCRV6@aol.com > >I hate to admit it but I'm just about helpless when it comes to computer >stuff. I know that a lot of you guys are selling and buying airplane stuff >on Ebay but I can't find any of it (I'm also brand new to Ebay, so that's >part of the problem). Can anyone tell me how to navigate my way to the >right >categories to find these goodies? > >Definitely Do Not Archive. > >Harry Crosby >Pleasanton, California >RV-6, firewall forward Harry, Ebay moved all the airplane goodies to the Ebay Motors section. Go to the main Ebay homepage, then click Ebay Motors, and there you'll find an airplane section to go to. Have fun. Brian Denk RV8 N94BD ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 12:00:26 PM PST US From: "Phil Birkelbach" Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring --> RV-List message posted by: "Phil Birkelbach" What if I don't have a vacuum pump but I have an SD-8 alternator on the vacuum pump pad? Godspeed, Phil Birkelbach - Houston Texas RV-7 N727WB (Reserved) - Fuselage http://www.myrv7.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Balch" Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring > --> RV-List message posted by: Ken Balch > > Dan, > > Per Van's new catalog: > > If you have a vacuum pump, then order part # IE VTACHGEN 12 > If you don't have a vacuum pump, then order part # IE VTACHGEN 2 > > Regards, > Ken Balch > RV-8 N118KB > > Dan Checkoway wrote: > > >--> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" > > > >Andy, > > > >Thanks for the tip...do you happen to know Van's part # for the mechanical > >tach sender? I saw a couple of things called "tach drive" I believe on the > >list, but I wasn't able to determine the appropriate part. > > > >)_( Dan > >RV-7 N714D (finish) > >http://www.rvproject.com > > > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: "Andy Karmy" > >To: ; ; "vansairforce" > >; > >Subject: RV-List: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach > >Wiring > > > > > > > > > >>--> RV-List message posted by: "Andy Karmy" > >> > >>Hey Bill. I did this same thing on my RV9A by using Van's Electronic Tach > >> > >> > >sender. You plug it into the manual tach cable location on the back of the > >engine and it gives you a pulse signal that you feed into the EIS. Works > >great. I posted all the details about it to the RV list a few months ago. > > > > > >>- Andy Karmy > >> RV9A Seattle WA 50hrs TT > >> http://www.karmy.com/rv9a > >> > >>---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > >>From: "Bill VonDane" > >>Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 18:09:19 -0600 > >> > >> > >> > >>>Thanks Joel... > >>> > >>>I think I need to be more specific... I want to know how to wire it all > >>> > >>> > >up so that if you have the mag off, or the EI off, you still get a tach > >reading. On my 8A with an EIS, I have a toggle on the panel that lets me > >switch between the mags for the tach reading so I can see the rpms on either > >mag while I am doing the mag checks... Know what I mean? > > > > > >>>-Bill > >>> > >>> > >>>----- Original Message ----- > >>>From: Joel Harding > >>>To: rv8list@yahoogroups.com > >>>Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 5:01 PM > >>>Subject: Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring > >>> > >>> > >>>Hi Bill, > >>>The control module for the Lightspeed Electronic Ignition has an output > >>>for an electronic tach, and my E. I. tach was modified to accept the > >>>square wave signal which it produces. I would think that would be the > >>>most accurate readout. > >>> > >>>Joel Harding > >>>On Thursday, April 24, 2003, at 03:22 PM, Bill VonDane wrote: > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>>>Stupid question number 5,690... > >>>> > >>>>What's the best way to wire an electronic tach into a systems that has > >>>>both > >>>>a mag and an electronic ignition? > >>>> > >>>>-Bill VonDane > >>>>RV-8A ~ N8WV > >>>>www.vondane.com > >>>> > >>>>do not archive > >>>> > >>>> > >>>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >>> > >>> > >>>Get A Free Psychic Reading! > >>>Your Online Answer To Life's Important Questions. > >>>http://us.click.yahoo.com/pDi3hB/OC5FAA/AG3JAA/1yWplB/TM > >>> > >>>Online help on this group at: > >>>http://help.yahoo.com/help/groups/ > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 12:07:13 PM PST US From: "Steven B. 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I believe that it's extended to clear the pump or anything else that's occupying the same position. Regards, Ken Phil Birkelbach wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "Phil Birkelbach" > >What if I don't have a vacuum pump but I have an SD-8 alternator on the >vacuum pump pad? > >Godspeed, > >Phil Birkelbach - Houston Texas >RV-7 N727WB (Reserved) - Fuselage >http://www.myrv7.com > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Ken Balch" >To: >Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach >Wiring > > > > >>--> RV-List message posted by: Ken Balch >> >>Dan, >> >>Per Van's new catalog: >> >>If you have a vacuum pump, then order part # IE VTACHGEN 12 >>If you don't have a vacuum pump, then order part # IE VTACHGEN 2 >> >>Regards, >>Ken Balch >>RV-8 N118KB >> >>Dan Checkoway wrote: >> >> >> >>>--> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" >>> >>>Andy, >>> >>>Thanks for the tip...do you happen to know Van's part # for the >>> >>> >mechanical > > >>>tach sender? I saw a couple of things called "tach drive" I believe on >>> >>> >the > > >>>list, but I wasn't able to determine the appropriate part. >>> >>>)_( Dan >>>RV-7 N714D (finish) >>>http://www.rvproject.com >>> >>>----- Original Message ----- >>>From: "Andy Karmy" >>>To: ; ; "vansairforce" >>>; >>>Subject: RV-List: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach >>>Wiring >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>--> RV-List message posted by: "Andy Karmy" >>>> >>>>Hey Bill. I did this same thing on my RV9A by using Van's Electronic >>>> >>>> >Tach > > >>>> >>>> >>>sender. You plug it into the manual tach cable location on the back of >>> >>> >the > > >>>engine and it gives you a pulse signal that you feed into the EIS. Works >>>great. I posted all the details about it to the RV list a few months ago. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>- Andy Karmy >>>> RV9A Seattle WA 50hrs TT >>>> http://www.karmy.com/rv9a >>>> >>>>---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- >>>>From: "Bill VonDane" >>>>Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 18:09:19 -0600 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>>Thanks Joel... >>>>> >>>>>I think I need to be more specific... I want to know how to wire it >>>>> >>>>> >all > > >>>>> >>>>> >>>up so that if you have the mag off, or the EI off, you still get a tach >>>reading. On my 8A with an EIS, I have a toggle on the panel that lets me >>>switch between the mags for the tach reading so I can see the rpms on >>> >>> >either > > >>>mag while I am doing the mag checks... Know what I mean? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>>-Bill >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>----- Original Message ----- >>>>>From: Joel Harding >>>>>To: rv8list@yahoogroups.com >>>>>Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 5:01 PM >>>>>Subject: Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>Hi Bill, >>>>>The control module for the Lightspeed Electronic Ignition has an output >>>>>for an electronic tach, and my E. I. tach was modified to accept the >>>>>square wave signal which it produces. I would think that would be the >>>>>most accurate readout. >>>>> >>>>>Joel Harding >>>>>On Thursday, April 24, 2003, at 03:22 PM, Bill VonDane wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>Stupid question number 5,690... >>>>>> >>>>>>What's the best way to wire an electronic tach into a systems that has >>>>>>both >>>>>>a mag and an electronic ignition? >>>>>> >>>>>>-Bill VonDane >>>>>>RV-8A ~ N8WV >>>>>>www.vondane.com >>>>>> >>>>>>do not archive >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>Get A Free Psychic Reading! >>>>>Your Online Answer To Life's Important Questions. >>>>>http://us.click.yahoo.com/pDi3hB/OC5FAA/AG3JAA/1yWplB/TM >>>>> >>>>>Online help on this group at: >>>>>http://help.yahoo.com/help/groups/ >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > > > ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 12:55:04 PM PST US From: Vaughn Brock Capt ESC/AWXO Subject: RV-List: Parting concern... --> RV-List message posted by: Vaughn Brock Capt ESC/AWXO Captain, It appears from looking at your e-mail address on your posts, and the time of the posts, you are passing on your long winded comments while on duty. As a tax payer, and also as a retired government worker familiar with SOP's for such employees, I would ask that you stop doing so, and go back to work. Glenn in AZ -9A. After trite threats and comments of this nature I believe it would better serve me not to subscribe to this site any longer. For the record I write while off duty. The equivalent of what Government civilians would call breaks (lunch, or similar) and send when I get a chance between putting out fires that my job consists of. Glenn, we don't have SOPs in the AF and I am on duty 24/7/365 and don't fall under a duty hour regulation. It appears your familiarity is; through idle threat and poor sportsmanship. I am glad you don't work for the government and are retired. For the record I am a tax payer too as you are well aware of and conveniently left out and insinuated that I wasn't. I cant help but feel disgusted in your cheap shot at my attempt to guide a young man in an honorable direction. You're an embarrassment to the building community and the sole reason I and the expertise I had to offer is no longer available to those who may have had interest or gained from it in this forum. In a language you will understand, you won Glenn, I'm going bye bye. The feeling of disappointment in my short membership is only exceeded by the animosity displayed by the public replies I've received over the past few days. I'm not sure how open discussion was lost so quickly on such a trivial subject and the main players only wrote once. The opportunity to write comments was enjoyable and I really appreciate the 12 strong supporting emails to me directly and the phone calls in regard to the issue that began as Alternative Engines. To those who are interested in flying military I am always available for your questions (only during duty hours for Glenn AZ -9A). Parting Concern: I am disappointed in some of my fellow writers lack of discretion and flat out deception. Supporting me privately and bashing me publicly is poor integrity and an area I would rather bow out of and not associate. The three of you should be more considerate in your future correspondence. I will follow your request and not post your words (that's called integrity by the way). Matt, please keep my donation and good luck with your site. Jeff, You don't have an eye problem until the Flight Doctor puts it in writing and DQs you. Your motivation is too weak as of today to make it to the physical exam. That is step one of 1000 steps over the next 4 years. You have my number and if you have what it takes, I will lead you in the direction to your goal of flying professionally, in the strongest airline in the world (USAF). I wont hold you hand, you have this site for that. I will lead you to something bigger than you think you were ever capable of doing and being part of something some of the writers who support you will never get or comprehend. It takes courage, brains and guts.. Are you up to it? At one time in my life I made airplane noises, looked at pictures of airplanes and dreamed of flying too. I was 5 years old then. Time to get a plan and do it Jeff... Regretfully: Please un-subscribe Very Respectful Brock Vaughn 781 354-6656 ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 12:56:20 PM PST US From: Morocketman@aol.com Subject: RV-List: Fwd: Rebel's Bluff Fly-In is a GO! --> RV-List message posted by: Morocketman@aol.com From: Lwfeatherston@aol.com Subject: Fwd: Rebel's Bluff Fly-In is a GO! From: Lwfeatherston@aol.com Subject: Rebel's Bluff Fly-In is a GO! Hi Everybody, the Fly-In at Rebel's Bluff AP tomorrow, April 26th, is a GO! The weather forecast is for Clear Sky's, 72F, and east winds about 6 mph. The entire midwest looks good with maybe some windy conditions in Nebraska, Iowa, and points north. Same for East Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi. The forecast for flying home Sunday also looks very good. Rebel's Bluff is N37 06.1, and W93 52.2, two miles NNE of Mt Vernon Airport 2MO (thats Missouri not Illinois) and two miles west of the city of Mt Vernon, MO. RW12/30 is in great condition. Moist but not muddy. Should be perfect tomorrow. Please use SOUTH traffic away from the neighbors houses. That is "right traffic to RW 12" and "left traffic to RW30" Thanks! Use CTAF 122.9 and announce "Mt Vernon Traffic, this is Experimental XYZ, x-miles east/west, landing runway ?? at Rebel's Bluff." Springfield Tracon is expecting you for traffic advisories on 124.95. Just say Rebel's Bluff and you will get the brief. It should be a beautiful day for flying, so come on out. If perchance you are driving (while still building that RV or Rocket) get to exit 44 on Interstate 44 near Mt Vernon, go east 1.2 miles, left/north on Hiway 39, 1/4 mile turn left/west on Hiway V (like Victor), go 2.4 miles across the bridge you will see Rebel's Bluff on the left. Thanks, everybody, see you tomorrow, Les Featherston 417-466-4663 Hi Everybody, the Fly-In at Rebel's Bluff AP tomorrow, April 26th, is a GO! The weather forecast is for Clear Sky's, 72F, and east winds about 6 mph. The entire midwest looks good with maybe some windy conditions in Nebraska, Iowa, and points north. Same for East Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi. The forecast for flying home Sunday also looks very good. Rebel's Bluff is N37 06.1, and W93 52.2, two miles NNE of Mt Vernon Airport 2MO (thats Missouri not Illinois) and two miles west of the city of Mt Vernon, MO. RW12/30 is in great condition.=20Moist but not muddy. Should be perfect tomorrow. Please use SOUTH traffic away from the neighbors houses. That is "right traffic to RW 12" and "left traffic to RW30" Thanks! Use CTAF 122.9 and announce "Mt Vernon Traffic, this is Experimental XYZ, x-miles east/west, landing runway ?? at Rebel's Bluff." Springfield Tracon is expecting you for traffic advisories on 124.95. Just say Rebel's Bluff and you will get the brief. It should be a beautiful day for flying,=20so come on out. If perchance you are driving (while still building that RV or Rocket) get to exit=2044 on Interstate 44 near Mt Vernon, go east 1.2 miles, left/north on Hiway 39, 1/4 mile turn left/west on Hiway V (like Victor), go 2.4 miles across the bridge you will see Rebel's Bluff on the left. Thanks, everybody, see you tomorrow, Les Featherston 417-466-4663 ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 01:24:00 PM PST US From: Jerry2DT@aol.com Subject: RV-List: New Subaru Charts/Graphs --> RV-List message posted by: Jerry2DT@aol.com Listers.. All you alternative engine types , there are some cool new charts and graphs of the NSI-Aero Subaru conversion, both 2.2 and 2.5 litre engines. They include dyno and inflight testing. Go to the left of the page to "Files". Also nicely detailed pix of the Eggenfellner Subaru conversion there. Go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/E-SubieForum/. Non Yahoo members will have to take a minute to sign up, others just sign into Yahoo normally. Jerry Cochran Wilsonville, OR RV6a/FWF ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 01:46:21 PM PST US From: "Glenn Brasch" Subject: Re: RV-List: Parting concern... --> RV-List message posted by: "Glenn Brasch" thank you. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vaughn Brock Capt ESC/AWXO" Subject: RV-List: Parting concern... > --> RV-List message posted by: Vaughn Brock Capt ESC/AWXO > > > Captain, It appears from looking at your e-mail address on your posts, and > the time of the posts, you are passing on your long winded comments while on > duty. As a tax payer, and also as a retired government worker familiar with > SOP's for such employees, I would ask that you stop doing so, and go back to > work. Glenn in AZ -9A. > After trite threats and comments of this nature I believe it would better serve me not to subscribe to this site any longer. For the record I write while off duty. The equivalent of what Government civilians would call breaks (lunch, or similar) and send when I get a chance between putting out fires that my job consists of. Glenn, we don't have SOPs in the AF and I am on duty 24/7/365 and don't fall under a duty hour regulation. It appears your familiarity is; through idle threat and poor sportsmanship. I am glad you don't work for the government and are retired. For the record I am a tax payer too as you are well aware of and conveniently left out and insinuated that I wasn't. I cant help but feel disgusted in your cheap shot at my attempt to guide a young man in an honorable direction. You're an embarrassment to the building community and the sole reason I and the expertise I had to offer is no longer available to those who may have had interest or gained from it i! > n this forum. In a language you will understand, you won Glenn, I'm going bye bye. > > The feeling of disappointment in my short membership is only exceeded by the animosity displayed by the public replies I've received over the past few days. I'm not sure how open discussion was lost so quickly on such a trivial subject and the main players only wrote once. > > The opportunity to write comments was enjoyable and I really appreciate the 12 strong supporting emails to me directly and the phone calls in regard to the issue that began as Alternative Engines. To those who are interested in flying military I am always available for your questions (only during duty hours for Glenn AZ -9A). > > Parting Concern: I am disappointed in some of my fellow writers lack of discretion and flat out deception. Supporting me privately and bashing me publicly is poor integrity and an area I would rather bow out of and not associate. The three of you should be more considerate in your future correspondence. I will follow your request and not post your words (that's called integrity by the way). > > Matt, please keep my donation and good luck with your site. > > Jeff, You don't have an eye problem until the Flight Doctor puts it in writing and DQs you. Your motivation is too weak as of today to make it to the physical exam. That is step one of 1000 steps over the next 4 years. You have my number and if you have what it takes, I will lead you in the direction to your goal of flying professionally, in the strongest airline in the world (USAF). I wont hold you hand, you have this site for that. I will lead you to something bigger than you think you were ever capable of doing and being part of something some of the writers who support you will never get or comprehend. It takes courage, brains and guts.. Are you up to it? At one time in my life I made airplane noises, looked at pictures of airplanes and dreamed of flying too. I was 5 years old then. Time to get a plan and do it Jeff... > > Regretfully: Please un-subscribe > > Very Respectful > > Brock Vaughn 781 354-6656 > > ________________________________ Message 31 ____________________________________ Time: 04:05:53 PM PST US From: "Wesley Robinson" Subject: RV-List: N224WR Flies! --> RV-List message posted by: "Wesley Robinson" On Wednesday, April 23rd N224WR flew for the first time, here are some quick specs: RV-9A O-235-C2C 115hp Ellison Throttle Body Ed Sterba Wood Prop Basic IFR Instrumentation 991lbs. Empty weight (no paint or interior yet) 1.6 hrs flown so far. It flew hands off from the start. FAA inspection was on Monday the 21st with no items to correct. Thanks to Van's for a great aircraft and to all of the great tips from listers that I have picked up off of the list. Wesley Robinson RV-6A N223WR RV-9A N224WR EAA Chapter 731 President president@eaa731.org ________________________________ Message 32 ____________________________________ Time: 07:00:24 PM PST US From: Bobby Hester Subject: RV-List: Flyin breakfast @ KHVC --> RV-List message posted by: Bobby Hester We are having a FlyIn Breakfast Hopkinsville - Christian County Airport (KHVC) South western Kentucky about 65 miles nw of Nashville, TN Saturday April 26, 7:30am - 11:00am FlyIn, eat breakfast, and checkout my RV7A project :-) If you have any extra time, I sure would like to get a ride! -- Surfing the Web from Hopkinsville, KY Visit my web site at: http://www.geocities.com/hester-hoptown/RVSite/ RV7A Slowbuild wings-QB Fuse :-) ________________________________ Message 33 ____________________________________ Time: 07:18:11 PM PST US From: "rv6tc" Subject: Re: RV-List: Parting concern...(rant, delete if you really don't care) --> RV-List message posted by: "rv6tc" Only since it seems to have somehow ruffled my feathers..... To the List of people who care (probably very few), since the good Captain has left the stage.... I have absolutely no idea what he though he meant by comparing the Air Force and an airline. I've worked for both, and there is very little if anything to compare. Both operate airplanes, but that is where the comparison ends. Maybe he was just looking for a "cute" turn of phrase, as he seems to stretch his eloquence to the brink, but the comparison is wholly inaccurate. Forgive me for being as thin skinned as the good Captain appears to be. Sorry for the rant, Keith Hughes RV-6, finish Denver Do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vaughn Brock Capt ESC/AWXO" . You have my number and if you have what it takes, I will lead you in the direction to your goal of flying professionally, in the strongest airline in the world (USAF). > > Brock Vaughn 781 354-6656 > ________________________________ Message 34 ____________________________________ Time: 07:33:46 PM PST US From: Kevin Horton Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring --> RV-List message posted by: Kevin Horton I've got the SD-8 and I needed the extended tach generator. The SD-8 is fairly porky. Kevin Horton >--> RV-List message posted by: "Phil Birkelbach" > >What if I don't have a vacuum pump but I have an SD-8 alternator on the >vacuum pump pad? > >Godspeed, > >Phil Birkelbach - Houston Texas >RV-7 N727WB (Reserved) - Fuselage >http://www.myrv7.com > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Ken Balch" >To: >Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach >Wiring > > >> --> RV-List message posted by: Ken Balch >> >> Dan, >> >> Per Van's new catalog: >> >> If you have a vacuum pump, then order part # IE VTACHGEN 12 >> If you don't have a vacuum pump, then order part # IE VTACHGEN 2 >> >> Regards, >> Ken Balch >> RV-8 N118KB >> >> Dan Checkoway wrote: >> >> >--> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" >> > >> >Andy, >> > >> >Thanks for the tip...do you happen to know Van's part # for the >mechanical >> >tach sender? I saw a couple of things called "tach drive" I believe on >the >> >list, but I wasn't able to determine the appropriate part. >> > >> >)_( Dan >> >RV-7 N714D (finish) >> >http://www.rvproject.com >> > >> >----- Original Message ----- >> >From: "Andy Karmy" >> >To: ; ; "vansairforce" >> >; >> >Subject: RV-List: Re: [VAF Mailing List] Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach >> >Wiring >> > >> > >> > >> > >> >>--> RV-List message posted by: "Andy Karmy" >> >> >> >>Hey Bill. I did this same thing on my RV9A by using Van's Electronic >Tach >> >> >> >> >> >sender. You plug it into the manual tach cable location on the back of >the >> >engine and it gives you a pulse signal that you feed into the EIS. Works >> >great. I posted all the details about it to the RV list a few months ago. >> > >> > >> >>- Andy Karmy >> >> RV9A Seattle WA 50hrs TT >> >> http://www.karmy.com/rv9a >> >> >> >>---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- >> >>From: "Bill VonDane" >> >>Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 18:09:19 -0600 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>>Thanks Joel... >> >>> >> >>>I think I need to be more specific... I want to know how to wire it >all >> >>> >> >>> >> >up so that if you have the mag off, or the EI off, you still get a tach >> >reading. On my 8A with an EIS, I have a toggle on the panel that lets me >> >switch between the mags for the tach reading so I can see the rpms on >either >> >mag while I am doing the mag checks... Know what I mean? >> > >> > >> >>>-Bill >> >>> >> >>> >> >>>----- Original Message ----- >> >>>From: Joel Harding >> >>>To: rv8list@yahoogroups.com >> >>>Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 5:01 PM >> >>>Subject: Re: [rv8list] Electronic Tach Wiring >> >>> >> >>> >> >>>Hi Bill, >> >>>The control module for the Lightspeed Electronic Ignition has an output >> >>>for an electronic tach, and my E. I. tach was modified to accept the >> >>>square wave signal which it produces. I would think that would be the >> >>>most accurate readout. >> >>> >> >>>Joel Harding >> >>>On Thursday, April 24, 2003, at 03:22 PM, Bill VonDane wrote: >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>>>Stupid question number 5,690... >> >>>> >> >>>>What's the best way to wire an electronic tach into a systems that has >> >>>>both >> >>>>a mag and an electronic ignition? >> >>>> >> >>>>-Bill VonDane >> >>>>RV-8A ~ N8WV >> >>>>www.vondane.com > > >>>> ________________________________ Message 35 ____________________________________ Time: 07:48:19 PM PST US From: "David Taylor" Subject: RV-List: From The Ground Up --> RV-List message posted by: "David Taylor" For those who are interested it appears Discovery Wings is playing "From The Ground Up" again. Episode 3 plays Sunday night. The website shows 9:30 Eastern Time but you may want to verify the time. -David Taylor N207DT (reserved) Empennage ________________________________ Message 36 ____________________________________ Time: 09:04:41 PM PST US From: Vanremog@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: Electronic Tach Wiring --> RV-List message posted by: Vanremog@aol.com In a message dated 4/25/2003 10:29:35 AM Pacific Daylight Time, charleyb@earthlink.net writes: > I have been toying with this same question. My tach is a VM-1000 which > can use either the mag or the EI, but as your question indicates, > neither works for all situations. The VM1000 tach mag pickup works regardless of whether the mag it is connected to is ON (P-lead not shorted to GND) or OFF (P-lead shorted to GND), as long as it is being rotated by the engine. If you put the sender in the only mag you have, regardless of which one it is, it will work fine. Mag off or the EI off during your run up checks, makes no difference. Am I missing something here? -GV (RV-6A N1GV 598hrs) ________________________________ Message 37 ____________________________________ Time: 09:37:07 PM PST US From: "James E. Clark" Subject: RE: RV-List: EFIS, GRT and Windows etc ... --> RV-List message posted by: "James E. Clark" Short answer to your question about reliability. Yes. It is more reliable ... but for some reasons that many overlook. 1. It is smaller/less complex 2. It is typically used in a ***FAR*** less complex mix of s/w and drivers 3. It is typically used in a small/known universe (platform and universe of useage) and thus a "known" complexity. As mentioned in another post ... MS (Windows) derived systems are workiing quite reliably in all of our day to day lives. Maybe just not so on our personal computers. When the package is bound and limited and fully tested by the sole supplier then reliability tends to go up at least an order of magnitude. When you check out at the next grocery or retail store, or when you get that $100 from the money machine, the odds are that some variant of MS (Windows) was at work in the system. James ... no relationship to Microsoft > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Miller Robert > Sent: Friday, April 25, 2003 9:15 AM > To: rv-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: RV-List: EFIS, GRT and Windows etc ... > > > --> RV-List message posted by: Miller Robert > > I also had a couple of e-mail exchanges with Greg on this topic. > He was most > responsive, informative, and generous of his time in replying. > > The EFIS does indeed use Windows CE.Net. > I read all the info I could find on Microsoft's site on this. > I have no personal experience with this version of the OS, and so > have no clear > opinion (one way or the other) about its reliability. > > It is a version of Windows. Microsoft's site tells us that it > is. They call > it Windows CE.Net, not CE.Net. So just saying CE.Net is not to > be construed as > suggesting there is no connection with Windows OS's. > > It's important, though, that this is an imbedded system.... specifically > written to be imbedded in hardware devices. To what degree this > makes the OS > more reliable than the desktop versions of Windows we use, I > personally do not > know. But I would guess, at least somewhat more reliable. > > Is there someone on the list who could comment more expertly on > this? Are we > looking at orders of magnitude more reliable and stable than > desktop Windows > OS's here? > > I too am interested in considering this EFIS.... but I will need to get > comfortable with this question. > > Robert > > "James E. Clark" wrote: > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "James E. Clark" > > > > > After writing the email below to this list, I felt obliged to > send a copy to > > Grand Rapids. Just in case I was in error etc. > > > > Although they are "heads down" at the moment, Greg got back to > me a day or > > two later with the response below. > > > > This is not to try and "promote" Grand Rapids (even though I am > considering > > one). It is simply to share info to the list in an effort to > clear up what > > was a bit of speculation. I also intentionally waited a few days before > > deciding to send this. > > > > Hope it helps somebody. > > > > James > > > > > ================================================================== > ========== > > ====== > > > > Hi James > > > > Thanks. I think your response was excellent, and very accurate. I don''t > > usually read those lists, so if you want to post this response, > or a portion > > of i, that is OK with me. I don't want to use the list as a place to > > advertise, or say bad things about others. > > > > We are using CE.NET. We evaluated many operating systems, and > have been very > > happy with our choice. To date, we have not had a single lockup > due to any > > operating system problem, and the system is running 24 hours a > day (we leave > > it running a simulation when we are not developing with it). > The operating > > system is specifically intended for embedded systems. > > > > Like you, I don't consider the operating system the weakest link. Its > > actually hard to identify a potential weak link at this time, > as it seems to > > me that there are no engineering risk items remaining. > > > > There are lots of details that add the a systems robustness, including > > techniques for being able to tolerate EMI (radio interference), > > consideration of fault tolerance and failure modes, tolerance of unusal > > inputs, self-testing coverage, software reliability, etc. that > are much more > > likely to cause problems if not addressed, than the operating system, > > especially one that is running a single program under very controlled > > circumstances. > > > > You are correct that our system uses a dedicated processor for > the AHRS/AIr > > Data calculations, and this has no operating system. This > required much more > > engineering time, but is clearly required to meet the integrity > needs for > > this data. The AHRS has extensive built-in test functions, > including many > > that run continuously. These tests validate the memory, a/d converter, > > sensors, include condensation detection, etc, exactly as would > be done if > > this system was produced by Boeing (after all, that is my background). > > > > Thanks again for your support. > > > > Greg Toman > > Grand Rapids Technologies, Inc. > > 616 583-8000 > > www.grtavionics.com > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com > > > [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of James E. Clark > > > Sent: Friday, April 18, 2003 2:00 PM > > > To: Rv-List@Matronics.Com > > > Subject: RV-List: EFIS, GRT and Windows etc ... > > > > > > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "James E. Clark" > > > > > > > There have been several posts about EFIS, GRT and Windows > > > along with > > > whether GRT uses MS WIndows and if so whether this is a good idea. > > > > > > First, I am considering using the "Horizon" from GRT. > > > > > > **My** concern is far less about whether they have a version > of Windows > > > somewhere in it and more about their ability to engineer and > > > deliver a high > > > quality, functional system in the time-frame they are working. > > > There are far > > > greater gremlins waiting along the road ahead. Let's hope > they can conquer > > > them in a timely fashion. > > > > > > Now, a few comments from a different perspective ... > > > > > > First, as I recall my conversation with Greg at GRTand from > looking at the > > > current instantiation of the system, there are two (actually three) > > > components to consider: > > > > > > 1. The actual AHRS and/or engine monitoring "subsystems" and > > > 2. The display "subsytem". > > > > > > Their engine monitoring "subsystem" has been around for a > long time and is > > > not MS Windows based. The data it collects will get displayed in > > > a "pretty" > > > fashion so to speak. > > > > > > Their upcoming AHRS/air data computer "subsystem" uses their own > > > "proprietary/written inhouse" (I think) code and is not MS > Windows. They > > > reportedly spent quite a bit of time over the last year or so working > > > specifically on this. It too will spew forth data that is to be > > > presented in > > > "pretty" fashion for us to use as we fly along. > > > > > > The **DISPLAY** subsystem uses (as I recall) a slimmed-down version of > > > Windows (probably Win-embedded). This subsystem will display > the data from > > > the subsystems above *and* take in GPS sentences and display > info about > > > where we are and where we are headed. It will have some database > > > info stored > > > locally as well (airports, airspaces etc.). > > > > > > It would not be appropriate to compare the experiences we > have on out PCs > > > with that we might expect in a system like what is being built. > > > > > > The problem is not all Windows ... it is one of complexity > (due to nearly > > > unlimited options for the PC). Once you "close off" the > system to nothing > > > but known components and use a version of "Windows" that is "fit for > > > purpose", you can actually achieve reliability and stability far > > > beyond what > > > the average Windows user is likely to expect. > > > > > > Probably the best consumer demonstation of this is your local > ATM. Counts > > > out the cash reliably day after day in rain, snow (cold), > sleet, hail or > > > sunshine (hot). Not saying they NEVER fail but the MTBF is > pretty high. > > > > > > It is great to see people like ControlVision (AnyWhereMap), > Blue Mountain > > > and Dynon push the envelope for us. Each has had teething > pains (if it was > > > so easy someone would done it a long time ago). Now GRT joins the > > > fray with > > > yet another offering to help us get there safely. Let's wish them > > > and their > > > approach the best. > > > > > > I am hopeful that GRT (as those mentioned above have begun > to) will also > > > deliver. > > > > > > James > > > > > > Do Not Archive > > > > > > > > > . > > > > > > "If you don't make dust, you eat dust" > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 38 ____________________________________ Time: 09:52:13 PM PST US From: "James E. Clark" Subject: RE: RV-List: Parting concern... --> RV-List message posted by: "James E. Clark" It is obviously your call, Brock, but I disagree with you here. I think it is VERY IMPORTANT that we have a DIVERSITY of views here on this list. I don't always agree with what many have to say but I am glad they said it. Sometimes **WE** on this list get way too personal in our replies to people with whom we disagree. Then said individuals decide to leave and although in the short term some may say "good ridance", I think we all lose just a little bit each time it happens, no matter who it was that left. . So I for one request that you hang around a while more. By the way, I don't even remember what the real disagreement was about. I just think it is good to have different views expressed in a respectful way on lists like this. That, the comraderie and the generic info they provide is what makes them so valuable. James > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Vaughn Brock > Capt ESC/AWXO > Sent: Friday, April 25, 2003 3:54 PM > > After trite threats and comments of this nature I believe it > would better serve me not to subscribe to this site any longer. > Regretfully: Please un-subscribe > > Very Respectful > > Brock Vaughn 781 354-6656 > > ________________________________ Message 39 ____________________________________ Time: 11:29:56 PM PST US From: "Meketa" Subject: Re: RV-List: Parting concern... --> RV-List message posted by: "Meketa" Hello Yall Well said. I do have to agree, even though I disagree. DO NOT ARCHIVE George Meketa > It is obviously your call, Brock, but I disagree with you here. > > I think it is VERY IMPORTANT that we have a DIVERSITY of views here on this > list. > > I don't always agree with what many have to say but I am glad they said it. > > Sometimes **WE** on this list get way too personal in our replies to people > with whom we disagree. Then said individuals decide to leave and although in > the short term some may say "good ridance", I think we all lose just a > little bit each time it happens, no matter who it was that left. unless of course they were being destructive>. > > So I for one request that you hang around a while more. > > By the way, I don't even remember what the real disagreement was about. I > just think it is good to have different views expressed in a respectful way > on lists like this. That, the comraderie and the generic info they provide > is what makes them so valuable. > > > James > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com > > [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Vaughn Brock > > Capt ESC/AWXO > > Sent: Friday, April 25, 2003 3:54 PM > > > > After trite threats and comments of this nature I believe it > > would better serve me not to subscribe to this site any longer. > > Regretfully: Please un-subscribe > > > > Very Respectful > > > > Brock Vaughn 781 354-6656 > > > > > > > >