---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 05/20/03: 68 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:14 AM - Re: pricing (Scott Bilinski) 2. 06:16 AM - Re: RV-10 Autopilot (TruTrak Flight Systems) 3. 06:16 AM - Re: Renters insurance (John Helms) 4. 07:10 AM - Re: pricing (Dwpetrus@aol.com) 5. 07:18 AM - RV kit for sale (Bob Binzer) 6. 07:19 AM - RV-6 for Sale (dirtyrottenscoundrels@attbi.com) 7. 08:33 AM - Re: RV-6 for Sale (John Bright) 8. 09:05 AM - 295 vs 196 (Bill VonDane) 9. 09:10 AM - Re: new rv-3 design (LeastDrag93066@aol.com) 10. 09:29 AM - RV-6 for Sale - URL Fixed (dirtyrottenscoundrels@attbi.com) 11. 09:42 AM - Re: new rv-3 design / Tailwheel etc. (Perry Rhoads) 12. 09:43 AM - Re: 295 vs 196 (Terry Watson) 13. 09:45 AM - Re: pricing (Keith and Jean Williams) 14. 09:52 AM - Re: 295 vs 196 (Larry Bowen) 15. 10:01 AM - RV-10 first flight yet? (Ken Balch) 16. 10:14 AM - Flying to MN (N13eer@aol.com) 17. 11:06 AM - Re: 295 vs 196 (Peter Laurence) 18. 11:36 AM - Re: pricing (P M Condon) 19. 11:46 AM - RV-6 for Sale (dirtyrottenscoundrels@attbi.com) 20. 12:26 PM - LED MAP Lights (Bill VonDane) 21. 12:32 PM - Re: 295 vs 196 (Hal Rozema) 22. 12:47 PM - Re: LED MAP Lights (Chris W) 23. 01:24 PM - Re: RV-6 for Sale (Doug Rozendaal) 24. 01:28 PM - 7 to 6 fin and rudder (David.vonLinsowe) 25. 01:39 PM - Re: LED MAP Lights (Brian Denk) 26. 01:55 PM - Re: pricing (Francis Malczynski) 27. 02:06 PM - Camping (Francis Malczynski) 28. 02:14 PM - Re: HVLP Painting (Bob Newman) 29. 02:16 PM - Wires in wing (Mark Schrimmer) 30. 02:23 PM - Re: Camping (Canyon) 31. 02:34 PM - Re: LED MAP Lights (Bill VonDane) 32. 02:41 PM - Re: Wires in wing (N223RV@aol.com) 33. 03:34 PM - Re: Flying to MN (Kenneth Beene) 34. 03:47 PM - Re: Camping (Jack Textor) 35. 04:05 PM - Re: Camping (Gary & Carolyn Zilik) 36. 04:10 PM - Was Flying to MN now fuel price's (Scott Bilinski) 37. 04:32 PM - Re: 295 vs 196 (Jerry Calvert) 38. 04:32 PM - Re: Camping (Rob Prior) 39. 04:32 PM - Re: Wires in wing (Keith Vasey) 40. 04:47 PM - Re: LED MAP Lights (Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club) 41. 05:07 PM - Re: Camping (Laird Owens) 42. 05:27 PM - Re: Elevator Madness (William Davis) 43. 05:51 PM - Re: Flying to MN (Doug Weiler) 44. 06:12 PM - Re: LED MAP Lights (Paul Besing) 45. 06:44 PM - Re: Camping (Dan Checkoway) 46. 06:54 PM - Wires in Wing (Oldsfolks@aol.com) 47. 07:02 PM - Removing N-number? (Steve J Hurlbut) 48. 07:11 PM - Re: RV-10 first flight yet? (WALTER KERR) 49. 07:23 PM - Re: RV-10 Autopilot (Robin Wessel) 50. 07:42 PM - Re: Camping (Charlie & Tupper England) 51. 07:53 PM - Re: 295 vs 196 (Dan DeNeal) 52. 08:07 PM - Re: Camping (Jim Oke) 53. 08:15 PM - Re: Removing N-number? (Konrad Werner) 54. 08:16 PM - Re: Wires in Wing (Jim Oke) 55. 08:24 PM - Re: Removing N-number? (Doug Weiler) 56. 08:27 PM - Mail (KIM R JOHNSON) 57. 08:29 PM - Re: Removing N-number? (Steven Eberhart) 58. 08:37 PM - Re: Camping (kempthornes) 59. 08:38 PM - Re: Removing N-number? (Jeff Orear) 60. 09:19 PM - Re: Camping and fire risk (Jim Jewell) 61. 09:19 PM - Re: pricing (Jeff Dowling) 62. 09:22 PM - Re: Removing N-number? (Jim Jewell) 63. 09:34 PM - Re: 7 to 6 fin and rudder (Jeff Dowling) 64. 09:39 PM - Dimple HS skin on forward 707 rivet line? () 65. 09:47 PM - tow bar rv6 (bert murillo) 66. 10:47 PM - Re: Dimple HS skin on forward 707 rivet line? (Jeff Point) 67. 11:13 PM - Re: LED MAP Lights (Randall Henderson) 68. 11:52 PM - Re: Dimple HS skin on forward 707 rivet line? (Dan Checkoway) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:14:16 AM PST US From: Scott Bilinski Subject: Re: RV-List: pricing --> RV-List message posted by: Scott Bilinski Add 5K for unforseen stuff and you might squeak by. Van's price does not cover paint. I am just finishing up painting and used Polyurathane (PPG) cost was 1500.00 just in supplies. At 06:49 PM 5/19/03 -0400, you wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: Sargentclt@cs.com > > > I understand there are many variables to building a kit aircraft, but >I am trying to figure approximately what I would spend to finish one. For >example assume the following. I find an o-320 engine for 7-10 thousand >dollars, I paint the bird myself, use vans instruments to get the airplane >flying. I need to keep the instruments simple for cost reasons and upgrades >later. What would I need to allocate for this venture. Vans has >approximately 35 thousand as a finish price. Is this reasonable. All >replies would be appreciated and any figures will not be passed on to your >wives for a small donation. Thanks > > Scott Bilinski Eng dept 305 Phone (858) 657-2536 Pager (858) 502-5190 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:16:01 AM PST US From: "TruTrak Flight Systems" Subject: Re: RV-List: RV-10 Autopilot --> RV-List message posted by: "TruTrak Flight Systems" It's a DigiFlight 200VS autopilot -- TruTrak. Andrew Barker TruTrak Flight Systems 479-751-0250 www.trutrakap.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Hatch" Subject: RV-List: RV-10 Autopilot > --> RV-List message posted by: "Pat Hatch" > > Does anyone know which autopilot is in the RV-10 prototype? Just wondering, I see from the pictures that there is a servo on the elevator push tube. > > do not archive > > Pat Hatch > RV-4 > RV-6 > RV-7 QB (Building) > Vero Beach, FL > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:16:50 AM PST US From: "John Helms" Subject: Re: RV-List: Renters insurance --> RV-List message posted by: "John Helms" Gert, the only companies that do 'renter's' (really called non-owned) coverage are AIG (thru many brokers and all at the same pricing) and AVEMCO. AIG's application form has the prices printed right on it. AVEMCO's liability has the same drawbacks as their airplane coverages do. The liability limits are sublimited per PERSON as opposed to AIG's per PASSENGER. AVEMCO limits anyones bodily injury whether inside or outside the plane. I have heard the Global is thinking of coming out with a non owner policy, but haven't seen it yet. They do a non owner coverage now, but for CFI's thru NAFI. John "JT" Helms Branch Manager NationAir Insurance Agency Pleasure and Business Branch ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gert" Subject: RV-List: Renters insurance --> RV-List message posted by: Gert I found out my flight school/FBO now strongly suggests I carry renters insurance. Can anybody recommend a company/broker, and, what kind of prices/coverages are available. So far, I am pretty consistent in getting 250K liability and 60K hull/non-owner for $750.-/yr any better deals in town.. Thanks Gert -- is subject to a download and archival fee in the amount of $500 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:10:18 AM PST US From: Dwpetrus@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: pricing --> RV-List message posted by: Dwpetrus@aol.com My guess is 50 to 55 thousand for a basic finished airplane? Wayne Petrus RV8A ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:18:12 AM PST US From: "Bob Binzer" "RV" Subject: RV-List: RV kit for sale --> RV-List message posted by: "Bob Binzer" Due to aging and constant battle for medical I have decided to sell the prepunched Wings and Empennage kit Purchased from Van's on 3/30/98, that consists of the following: RV-6 Empenage, complete, (except for tips) Left wing: on Phlogiston spar nearly complete, Aileron mounted, next step is mount the flap, top skin must be installed. Wiring for strobe/light installed, tubing and ports for for AOA installed. Landing light installed. Air speed tubing installed. Gas tank installed and tested with avas. Tie down completed. Wing tip is not installed. Right wing: gas tank complete and tested with avgas,(unmounted) aileron and flap constructed, (unmounted) aileron control backet complete. Spar, is complete as received from Phlogiston. Ribs have been straightened and ready to be installed on spar. All skins and material to complete the wings are included in the sale. Stobes are tested monthly,(Not installed), several instruments are available. AOA by Proprietary Software Systems is available. If interested plese contact by E-mail (robinzer@seidata.com) I expect to be out of town some, so no phone calls please, I am in Madison, Indiana. (KIMS) ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 07:19:32 AM PST US From: dirtyrottenscoundrels@attbi.com Subject: RV-List: RV-6 for Sale --> RV-List message posted by: dirtyrottenscoundrels@attbi.com Hi, I have my RV-6 up for sale. Here is a link to all the info... http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/5fb06c34/bc/RV-6/For+Sale.pdf?bcOpjy.A0fHXMxDZ Glenn Gordon RV-6, N442E ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 08:33:37 AM PST US From: John Bright Subject: Re: RV-List: RV-6 for Sale --> RV-List message posted by: John Bright Glen: Link does not work. do not archive > --> RV-List message posted by: > dirtyrottenscoundrels@attbi.com > > Hi, > > I have my RV-6 up for sale. Here is a link to all > the info... __________________________________ http://search.yahoo.com ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 09:05:10 AM PST US From: "Bill VonDane" "vansairforce" Subject: RV-List: 295 vs 196 --> RV-List message posted by: "Bill VonDane" Ok... I have searched the archives to no avail... What kind of advice can I get regarding the Garmin 295 vs the 196? The 196 is supposed to be faster, but is the 295 fast enough? Can you see the 295 clearly in any light condition? Anyone out there flow both of them that can give us a real world comparison? -Bill VonDane RV-8A www.vondane.com ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 09:10:32 AM PST US From: LeastDrag93066@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: new rv-3 design --> RV-List message posted by: LeastDrag93066@aol.com In a message dated 05/19/2003 9:45:48 AM Pacific Daylight Time, glenn.williams@businessacft.bombardier.com writes: > Well I think that Van should improve on the 3 in these ways. > > 1. include the new composite cowl. (will accept bigger engines and get rid > of the cowl cheeks) > > 2. allow the use of the 8 wings. (this will get rid of the so called weak > wing) > > 3. put a nose gear on the thing. (this will piss off the hard liners lol > lol) and get vans some new orders. > > 4. rename it to the rv 3 1/2 A (modified) > > what do Ya'll thank. > > Glenn Williams > do not archive > You forgot the second seat. But then you would just have an RV-8A. Some improvements, don't. Jim Ayers RV-3 N47RV sn 50 (with whimpy wings and 243 cu. in. engine) :-) Do Not Archive ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 09:29:40 AM PST US From: dirtyrottenscoundrels@attbi.com Subject: RV-List: RV-6 for Sale - URL Fixed --> RV-List message posted by: dirtyrottenscoundrels@attbi.com Hi, I have my RV-6 up for sale. Here is a link to all the info... http://n442e.freewebpage.org/forsale.pdf Glenn Gordon RV-6, N442E ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 09:42:43 AM PST US From: "Perry Rhoads" Subject: Re: RV-List: new rv-3 design / Tailwheel etc. --> RV-List message posted by: "Perry Rhoads" The spring is completely different. The wheel diameter is the same, I think. Perry Rhoads RV-3 N96GW ----- Original Message ----- From: James Connell Subject: Re: RV-List: new rv-3 design / Tailwheel etc. > --> RV-List message posted by: James Connell > > Could any listers please advise if the current RV 3 tailwheel setup is the > same as the 6 & 7, IE. Same wheel diameter, tailwheel spring length / > diameter etc. Thank you . James C. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Starn" > To: > Subject: Re: RV-List: new rv-3 design > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "John Starn" > > > > Lets see...... > > 1. If you make the cowl without cheeks, the cockpit has to be wider to fit > > the "bigger" engines/cowl combo. > > 2. You could use a modified -4 wing. > > 3. "P.Off" is not quite a good enough reason to go tri gear, > > 4. Lets see..... Except for the tri gear take a look at HRI, single seat > BUT > > if you really want to go fast consider the HRIII. > > Dang... That means ya gotta do the lay out and jig work, measure & drill > all > > dem holes, adjust and build to fit. iffen ya'll aint sawed the HRIII yet, > > use is in fir a rare treat. Betcha it'll be on display at Bakersfield BBQ > on > > the 31st of this month. See ya there. Do Not Archive. KABONG (GBA) > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: > > > Well I think that Van should improve on the 3 in these ways. > > > > > > 1. include the new composite cowl. (will accept bigger engines and get > rid > > > of the cowl cheeks) > > > > > > 2. allow the use of the 8 wings. (this will get rid of the so called > weak > > > wing) > > > > > > 3. put a nose gear on the thing. (this will piss off the hard liners lol > > > lol) and get vans some new orders. > > > > > > 4. rename it to the rv 3 1/2 A (modified) > > > > > > what do Ya'll thank. > > > > > > Glenn Williams > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 09:43:03 AM PST US From: "Terry Watson" Subject: RE: RV-List: 295 vs 196 --> RV-List message posted by: "Terry Watson" Bill, I have flown with my Garmin 196 a few times and like it a lot. I also use it in my car and truck with the driving software. I flew in the back seat of Mike Robbins RV-8 with his Garmin 295 and my Garmin 196 both going, and I did prefer the 196, although it really wasn't a fair or thorough comparison. I believe the only advantage of the 295 is the color, which is more than offset by the higher resolution of the monochrome 196. The 196 has adjustable backlighting and contrast so you can make it readable pretty much no matter what the lighting conditions. Color is nice, but my preference would definitely be for the 196. Terry --> RV-List message posted by: "Bill VonDane" Ok... I have searched the archives to no avail... What kind of advice can I get regarding the Garmin 295 vs the 196? The 196 is supposed to be faster, but is the 295 fast enough? Can you see the 295 clearly in any light condition? Anyone out there flow both of them that can give us a real world comparison? -Bill VonDane RV-8A www.vondane.com ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 09:45:08 AM PST US From: "Keith and Jean Williams" Subject: RE: RV-List: pricing --> RV-List message posted by: "Keith and Jean Williams" Contact me off list and I will send an Excel spreadsheet with everything I spent on my RV6. Its a little old but representative of what one needs. Keith W. Moline IL -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Sargentclt@cs.com Subject: RV-List: pricing --> RV-List message posted by: Sargentclt@cs.com I understand there are many variables to building a kit aircraft, but I am trying to figure approximately what I would spend to finish one. For example assume the following. I find an o-320 engine for 7-10 thousand dollars, I paint the bird myself, use vans instruments to get the airplane flying. I need to keep the instruments simple for cost reasons and upgrades later. What would I need to allocate for this venture. Vans has approximately 35 thousand as a finish price. Is this reasonable. All replies would be appreciated and any figures will not be passed on to your wives for a small donation. Thanks ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 09:52:34 AM PST US Subject: Re: RV-List: 295 vs 196 From: "Larry Bowen" --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" I've owned both. I like the 196 a lot more. Faster, better resolution, better in sunlight, better with batteries, cheaper?, more misc. features, etc. You won't regret getting 196! - Larry Bowen Larry@BowenAero.com http://BowenAero.com Bill VonDane said: > --> RV-List message posted by: "Bill VonDane" > > Ok... I have searched the archives to no avail... > > What kind of advice can I get regarding the Garmin 295 vs the 196? The > 196 is supposed to be faster, but is the 295 fast enough? Can you see the > 295 clearly in any light condition? Anyone out there flow both of them > that can give us a real world comparison? > > -Bill VonDane > RV-8A > www.vondane.com > > ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 10:01:49 AM PST US From: Ken Balch Subject: RV-List: RV-10 first flight yet? --> RV-List message posted by: Ken Balch I heard from one of the Van's guys (nameless here to protect the innocent) that yesterday (the 19th) was their target date for the RV-10 first flight. Can anyone in the Aurora area confirm or deny that it happened on schedule yesterday? Regards, Ken Balch RV-8 N118KB (in the paint shop) RV-10 wannabe ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 10:14:00 AM PST US From: N13eer@aol.com Subject: RV-List: Flying to MN --> RV-List message posted by: N13eer@aol.com Any of you Minnesota RVers ever fly into the Belle Plaine airport (7Y7). I'm thinking of flying up to visit Dad, 7Y7 is a grass strip a mile from his house and I'm just wondering about the quality of the field. I don't mind going into grass as long as there are no big ruts or holes. Thanks, Alan Kritzman RV-8 N8EM ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 11:06:43 AM PST US From: Peter Laurence Subject: Re: RV-List: 295 vs 196 --> RV-List message posted by: Peter Laurence I'll second that! Peter > I've owned both. I like the 196 a lot more. Faster, better resolution, > better in sunlight, better with batteries, cheaper?, more misc. features, > etc. You won't regret getting 196! > > - > Larry Bowen > Larry@BowenAero.com > http://BowenAero.com > > Bill VonDane said: > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Bill VonDane" > > > > Ok... I have searched the archives to no avail... > > > > What kind of advice can I get regarding the Garmin 295 vs the 196? The > > 196 is supposed to be faster, but is the 295 fast enough? Can you see the > > 295 clearly in any light condition? Anyone out there flow both of them > > that can give us a real world comparison? > > > > -Bill VonDane > > RV-8A > > www.vondane.com > > > >do not archive > > ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 11:36:19 AM PST US From: P M Condon Subject: Re: RV-List: pricing --> RV-List message posted by: P M Condon Shipping costs for the 1000 small things you need will add up very quickly. FWIW, purchase Vans wire3 kit and FWF plumbing kit. That alone will shave you considerable $$ on piecemeal shipping costs. --> RV-List message posted by: "Kyle Boatright" Van's estimator has proven to be pretty accurate. If you're a real scrounger, you can build an airplane for well under the cost Van's lists. On the other hand, if cost is no object, or if you're a lazy buyer, your project can cost much more than the factory estimates. KB ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 11:46:30 AM PST US From: dirtyrottenscoundrels@attbi.com Subject: RV-List: RV-6 for Sale --> RV-List message posted by: dirtyrottenscoundrels@attbi.com Hi, I am having trouble with the website that is hosting the PDF information file I have compiled on the airplane. If you are interested, please contact me off the list at ggordon@psiatms.com I will send out the PDF file ASAP. Thanks, Glenn Gordon RV-6, N442E ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 12:26:49 PM PST US From: Bill VonDane Subject: RV-List: LED MAP Lights vansairforce --> RV-List message posted by: Bill VonDane I was looking around on the net today and found these... What do you all think of using these as MAP lights? http://www.chill-tek.com/products/led_beamers.html -Bill VonDane RV-8A www.vondane.com Date: May 08, 2003 From: P M Condon Subject: re: LED swivel map/night lights ( Help ) Vans and ACS sold a small LED swivel map light in the past( cost about 46$ ). Its the one about the size of a AAA battery and pivots and swivels and has four LEDs(not the round eyeball, three hole, quarter sized one) Neither Vans or ACS has these now. I need two of these map lights...anyone have these in there parts bin or know where I can get them??? Or, any leads on a LED map light that looks like it belongs in a airplane ??? ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 12:32:34 PM PST US From: Hal Rozema Subject: Re: RV-List: 295 vs 196 --> RV-List message posted by: Hal Rozema You just gave the magic number... I send you $700 ... I don't hink so I wasn't born 26,864 days ago for nothing. GOODBYE Peter Laurence wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: Peter Laurence > > I'll second that! > > Peter > > > I've owned both. I like the 196 a lot more. Faster, better resolution, > > better in sunlight, better with batteries, cheaper?, more misc. features, > > etc. You won't regret getting 196! > > > > - > > Larry Bowen > > Larry@BowenAero.com > > http://BowenAero.com > > > > Bill VonDane said: > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Bill VonDane" > > > > > > Ok... I have searched the archives to no avail... > > > > > > What kind of advice can I get regarding the Garmin 295 vs the 196? The > > > 196 is supposed to be faster, but is the 295 fast enough? Can you see > the > > > 295 clearly in any light condition? Anyone out there flow both of them > > > that can give us a real world comparison? > > > > > > -Bill VonDane > > > RV-8A > > > www.vondane.com > > > > > >do not archive > > > > > ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 12:47:49 PM PST US From: Chris W Subject: Re: RV-List: LED MAP Lights --> RV-List message posted by: Chris W Bill VonDane wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: Bill VonDane > > I was looking around on the net today and found these... What do you all think of using these as MAP lights? > > http://www.chill-tek.com/products/led_beamers.html I can't tell from that web page how they are powered. Anyone else see something I can't. I am guessing that it hooks to one of the 12 or 5 volt power connections on a standard computer power connector. But I don't see where it says anywhere. -- Chris Woodhouse 3147 SW 127th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73170 405-691-5206 chrisw@programmer.net N35 20.492' W97 34.342' "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin, 1759 Historical Review of Pennsylvania ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 01:24:42 PM PST US From: "Doug Rozendaal" Subject: Re: RV-List: RV-6 for Sale --> RV-List message posted by: "Doug Rozendaal" I saw this airplane this weekend and it is REALLY nice. Tailwinds, Doug Rozendaal ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: RV-List: RV-6 for Sale > --> RV-List message posted by: dirtyrottenscoundrels@attbi.com > > Hi, > I am having trouble with the website that is hosting the PDF information file I > have compiled on the airplane. > > If you are interested, please contact me off the list at ggordon@psiatms.com > > I will send out the PDF file ASAP. > > Thanks, > Glenn Gordon > RV-6, N442E > > ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 01:28:48 PM PST US Subject: RV-List: 7 to 6 fin and rudder From: "David.vonLinsowe" --> RV-List message posted by: "David.vonLinsowe" --> RV-List message posted by: "David.vonLinsowe" SGkgZ3V5cywNCg0KQ2FuIHRoZSBvbGQgc3R5bGUgUlYtNyBmaW4gYW5kIHJ1ZGRlciBiZSBpbnN0 YWxsZWQgb24gYSBSVi02IHdpdGhvdXQgYSBsb3QNCm9mIG1vZHM/DQoNClRoYW5rcywNCg0KRGF2 ZQ0KUlYtNiAxODAgQy9TDQo Hi guys, With a message like that I can see why I didn't get any response! What it was suppose to say is: Can the old style RV-7 fin and rudder be installed on a RV-6? And how much modification does it take? I have a built 7 rudder and will be building the fin. Sorry about the gibberish. Thanks, Dave RV-6 180hp C/S ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 01:39:20 PM PST US From: "Brian Denk" Subject: Re: RV-List: LED MAP Lights --> RV-List message posted by: "Brian Denk" >--> RV-List message posted by: Bill VonDane > >I was looking around on the net today and found these... What do you all >think of using these as MAP lights? > >http://www.chill-tek.com/products/led_beamers.html > >-Bill VonDane >RV-8A Bill, Neato looking lights! I would try to put a piece of black heatshrink around the body so they don't emit so much light out the sides. Just want directed light onto the panel and not up towards my eyes. Brian Denk RV8 N94BD ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 01:55:46 PM PST US From: "Francis Malczynski" Subject: RE: RV-List: pricing --> RV-List message posted by: "Francis Malczynski" Scott, I kept every receipt for every item I spent in constructing my RV-6. Whether it was a cotter pin from my local hardware store or balloons from Wal-Mart to test my gas tanks. The total cost was $55,211.66. This included $18,305 from Aerosport power for a Bart Lalond engine. I also did my own painting. Some of the more interesting entries in my spreadsheet included more money spent at NAPA Auto parts then at Aircraft spruce, ($2131 vs $1731), $1637 for shipping and $23.25 at our local small town grocery store. The 55K included all tools I bought in support of the project whether they had any use after the project or not. In building an airplane you ARE helping the economy to move forward. In construction of my RV-6 I purchased parts, tools, supplies or services from 64 different businesses across 15 states and one Canadian province. To my knowledge I did not purchase anything from France, Germany or Russia. If you would like any additional information, please contact me off list. Fran Malczynski RV-6 N594EF Olcott, NY -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Dwpetrus@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: pricing --> RV-List message posted by: Dwpetrus@aol.com My guess is 50 to 55 thousand for a basic finished airplane? Wayne Petrus RV8A $18,305.00 ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 02:06:36 PM PST US From: "Francis Malczynski" Subject: RV-List: Camping --> RV-List message posted by: "Francis Malczynski" Now that my plane is finished, my wife and I plan to travel around the US and see the places and people that we up until now had only dreamed about. In order to control expenses somewhat, camping is one of the options well use for overnight stays. Our questions concern the carrying of propane bottles or Coleman fuel (2 quarts or less) in the baggage compartment. Is there any risk (other then what would normally be assumed if doing the same thing by auto) in doing this? This also assumes the containers are adequately sealed and secured. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks Fran Malczynski RV-6 N594EF Olcott, NY ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 02:14:37 PM PST US From: "Bob Newman" Subject: Re: RV-List: HVLP Painting --> RV-List message posted by: "Bob Newman" Maybe this is obvious to everyone except us novice painters out there, but HVLP 7-10 PSI is the pressure needed at the cap. But there's no gauge there. Conversion type HVLP guns usually have a regulator at the inlet to the gun. You need to set that pressure to about 29 PSI. Much lower, and you will get orange peel. Orange peel is not mysterious; it occurs when the paint is not atomized enough. If the pressure is right, and the reducer type/ratio is right, then the other possible causes are the cap size too large, and (as the previous post advises) moving the gun too fast. Best Regards, Bob > By the same scale the HVLP only needs about 7-10 PSI > but requires almost 5 CFM to atomize lacquer. > Figures may vary from gun to gun but a good starting rule of thumb for > HVLP is to cut the pressure at least in half and double the CFM as > compared to a conventional siphon gun. Bob newmanb@rocketmail.com newmanb@rocketmail.com ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 02:16:44 PM PST US Subject: RV-List: Wires in wing From: Mark Schrimmer --> RV-List message posted by: Mark Schrimmer In the left wing, I need to run wires for the nav light, strobe, landing light, heated pitot tube and a VOR antenna. Does anybody know if all this stuff will fit through the corrugated tubing from Van's? Thanks, Mark Schrimmer ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 02:23:55 PM PST US From: Canyon Subject: Re: RV-List: Camping --> RV-List message posted by: Canyon Francis Malczynski wrote: >Our questions concern the carrying of propane >bottles or Coleman fuel (2 quarts or less) in the baggage compartment. Is >there any risk (other then what would normally be assumed if doing the >same >thing by auto) in doing this? This also assumes the containers are >adequately sealed and secured. Any input would be appreciated. --- There may be other concerns I haven't thought of but the first I would be concerned about is carrying liquid fuel in a container anywhere in the cockpit, including the baggage area. Changing 10-12 thousand feet or more in altitude on a typical container is probably not a good idea unless the container has the sealing capacity to be certain it won't suddenly start spewing some fuel around. And even then, assuming a sudden unexpected forced landing it could be an additional fire hazard if the landing is rather abrupt. Propane, properly stored, would be better IMHO. If just interested in camp lights, buy a good fluorescent camping light. And eat sandwiches that night. :-) Steve ________________________________ Message 31 ____________________________________ Time: 02:34:14 PM PST US From: Bill VonDane Subject: Re: RV-List: LED MAP Lights --> RV-List message posted by: Bill VonDane Good Idear! do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Denk" Subject: Re: RV-List: LED MAP Lights --> RV-List message posted by: "Brian Denk" >--> RV-List message posted by: Bill VonDane > >I was looking around on the net today and found these... What do you all >think of using these as MAP lights? > >http://www.chill-tek.com/products/led_beamers.html > >-Bill VonDane >RV-8A Bill, Neato looking lights! I would try to put a piece of black heatshrink around the body so they don't emit so much light out the sides. Just want directed light onto the panel and not up towards my eyes. Brian Denk RV8 N94BD ________________________________ Message 32 ____________________________________ Time: 02:41:59 PM PST US From: N223RV@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: Wires in wing --> RV-List message posted by: N223RV@aol.com If it is not too late, buy some PVC piping from the local home repair store and use it for conduit. It is much smoother and you can literally push the wires through. The stuff from Van's is flexible and corrugated, therefore very hard to fish wires through. You can also buy it in various sizes and just pro-seal the ends in place. Just my $0.02 worth. -Mike Kraus N223RV RV-4 63+ hours ________________________________ Message 33 ____________________________________ Time: 03:34:22 PM PST US From: "Kenneth Beene" Subject: RE: RV-List: Flying to MN --> RV-List message posted by: "Kenneth Beene" > > Any of you Minnesota RVers ever fly into the Belle Plaine > airport (7Y7). > Alan Kritzman > RV-8 N8EM > > Alan, I have not flown into Belle Plaine, but I did make a low pass about 2 weeks ago. The field looked very good. I don't think it will be a problem. Le Seur (12Y) would also be a good option. I stop there quite often. The fuel price has been $2.10 for three years now. Ken N94KB based at LVN http://www.mninter.net/~kbeene/ ________________________________ Message 34 ____________________________________ Time: 03:47:26 PM PST US From: "Jack Textor" Subject: RE: RV-List: Camping --> RV-List message posted by: "Jack Textor" Good thought Francis. I can tell you a bag of chips will explode "up there". Jack Textor RV8, wings --> RV-List message posted by: Canyon Francis Malczynski wrote: >Our questions concern the carrying of propane >bottles or Coleman fuel (2 quarts or less) in the baggage compartment. Is >there any risk (other then what would normally be assumed if doing the >same >thing by auto) in doing this? This also assumes the containers are >adequately sealed and secured. Any input would be appreciated. --- There may be other concerns I haven't thought of but the first I would be concerned about is carrying liquid fuel in a container anywhere in the cockpit, including the baggage area. Changing 10-12 thousand feet or more in altitude on a typical container is probably not a good idea unless the container has the sealing capacity to be certain it won't suddenly start spewing some fuel around. And even then, assuming a sudden unexpected forced landing it could be an additional fire hazard if the landing is rather abrupt. Propane, properly stored, would be better IMHO. If just interested in camp lights, buy a good fluorescent camping light. And eat sandwiches that night. :-) Steve ________________________________ Message 35 ____________________________________ Time: 04:05:18 PM PST US From: Gary & Carolyn Zilik Subject: Re: RV-List: Camping --> RV-List message posted by: Gary & Carolyn Zilik I have carried the little propane bottles for my PEAK stove and lantern to altitudes of 13000' with no problems. Camping has been a lot of fun out of the RV. Our camping gear weighs in at 49 lb., including the air mattress that my wife requires. Gary Francis Malczynski wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "Francis Malczynski" > >Now that my plane is finished, my wife and I plan to travel around the US >and see the places and people that we up until now had only dreamed about. >In order to control expenses somewhat, camping is one of the options well >use for overnight stays. Our questions concern the carrying of propane >bottles or Coleman fuel (2 quarts or less) in the baggage compartment. Is >there any risk (other then what would normally be assumed if doing the same >thing by auto) in doing this? This also assumes the containers are >adequately sealed and secured. Any input would be appreciated. > >Thanks > >Fran Malczynski >RV-6 N594EF >Olcott, NY > > > > ________________________________ Message 36 ____________________________________ Time: 04:10:12 PM PST US From: Scott Bilinski Subject: RV-List: Was Flying to MN now fuel price's --> RV-List message posted by: Scott Bilinski Are you telling me that the fuel at Le Seur (12Y) has been 2.10 for the last 3 years???? Even with the recent global events?? Out here in California fuel prices in San Diego were averaging about 2.75 +- 10 cents due to global events. I tell ya we get so screwed out here, makes me want to move. Anyone know of a place where the weather averages 75 +- 20 and the pay is good? DO NOT ARCHIVE At 05:28 PM 5/20/03 -0500, you wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "Kenneth Beene" > >> >> Any of you Minnesota RVers ever fly into the Belle Plaine >> airport (7Y7). >> Alan Kritzman >> RV-8 N8EM >> >> >Alan, > >I have not flown into Belle Plaine, but I did make a low pass about 2 >weeks ago. The field looked very good. I don't think it will be a >problem. Le Seur (12Y) would also be a good option. I stop there quite >often. The fuel price has been $2.10 for three years now. > >Ken >N94KB based at LVN >http://www.mninter.net/~kbeene/ > > Scott Bilinski Eng dept 305 Phone (858) 657-2536 Pager (858) 502-5190 ________________________________ Message 37 ____________________________________ Time: 04:32:44 PM PST US From: "Jerry Calvert" Subject: Re: RV-List: 295 vs 196 --> RV-List message posted by: "Jerry Calvert" I have the 295 and really like the color moving map, but I can tell you that visibility in sunlight is an issue. My RV isn't flying yet, but have taken the 295 on flights in other aircraft. It's a little on the bulky side and can be a challenge to mount. Mine is sunk in the center of panel angled to the pilot, but is removable. If the 196 would have been available, I would have seriously considered it. Jerry Calvert Edmond Ok RV N296JC...close ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill VonDane" Subject: RV-List: 295 vs 196 > --> RV-List message posted by: "Bill VonDane" > > Ok... I have searched the archives to no avail... > > What kind of advice can I get regarding the Garmin 295 vs the 196? The 196 is supposed to be faster, but is the 295 fast enough? Can you see the 295 clearly in any light condition? Anyone out there flow both of them that can give us a real world comparison? > > -Bill VonDane > RV-8A > www.vondane.com > > ________________________________ Message 38 ____________________________________ Time: 04:32:44 PM PST US From: Rob Prior Subject: Re: RV-List: Camping --> RV-List message posted by: Rob Prior Jack Textor wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: "Jack Textor" > > Good thought Francis. I can tell you a bag of chips will explode "up > there". A bag of chips may explode at altitude, but a bag of chips is mostly a bag of air, whereas a container of fuel is mostly (liquid) fuel. Gases expand a *lot* more than liquids do when taken to altitude, which is why it's quite safe to take a bottle of gatorade with you on a long flight (and why you can hope to drink it without soaking yourself). Propane bottles and other properly designed fuel containers (like the aluminum fuel bottles you can buy for white gas) are designed to contain pressure as altitudes change. Use them, and you should be perfectly safe carrying them in your airplane in the cabin. Barring a collision with terrain, of course. But bags of chips, helium balloons*, etc. can and do explode in flight. -RB4 rv7 "at" b4.ca * - I think I nearly gave my parents a heart attack once, when flying back from an airshow in our Cessna 190... Me in the back seat, with a helium baloon that they may not have seen me bring onboard. I thought it was cool that it was getting bigger as we climbed. Then it burst. Hey, I was only 10 at the time, what did I know about physics? 8-) (do not archive) ________________________________ Message 39 ____________________________________ Time: 04:32:44 PM PST US From: "Keith Vasey" Subject: RE: RV-List: Wires in wing --> RV-List message posted by: "Keith Vasey" I have a bunch of this tubing, but after eyballing it relative to the lightening holes, etc. I need some advice. What do you do with it? I mean, you don't just lay this conduit in the wing and let it flop around, do you? Maybe I'm thick, but I don't get it. Keith Vasey Seattle. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Mark Schrimmer Subject: RV-List: Wires in wing --> RV-List message posted by: Mark Schrimmer In the left wing, I need to run wires for the nav light, strobe, landing light, heated pitot tube and a VOR antenna. Does anybody know if all this stuff will fit through the corrugated tubing from Van's? Thanks, Mark Schrimmer ________________________________ Message 40 ____________________________________ Time: 04:47:23 PM PST US From: "Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club" Subject: Re: RV-List: LED MAP Lights --> RV-List message posted by: "Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club" Bill VonDane wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: Bill VonDane > > I was looking around on the net today and found these... What do you all think of using these as MAP lights? > > http://www.chill-tek.com/products/led_beamers.html > > -Bill VonDane > RV-8A > www.vondane.com > > Date: May 08, 2003 > From: P M Condon > Subject: re: LED swivel map/night lights ( Help ) > > Vans and ACS sold a small LED swivel map light in the past( cost about > 46$ ). Its the one about the size of a AAA battery and pivots and > swivels and has four LEDs(not the round eyeball, three hole, quarter > sized one) Neither Vans or ACS has these now. I need two of these map > lights...anyone have these in there parts bin or know where I can get > them??? Or, any leads on a LED map light that looks like it belongs in > a airplane ??? > A couple of years ago there was a nice article in the RV-ator about building your own. I think the guy with the Red and White RV6 with Checkerboard tail (on one of Van's calendars) is who wrote the article. He used Radio Shack LED's. His circuit is what I used. I installed them in the roll bar like he did. They pretty well illuminate the panel for a little over a dollar each and the current draw is well under an amp for the five that I used. These are not "beamers" like this website but they do shine out in a pattern. I use mine with a dimmer. Phil ________________________________ Message 41 ____________________________________ Time: 05:07:25 PM PST US From: Laird Owens Subject: Re: RV-List: Camping --> RV-List message posted by: Laird Owens >--> RV-List message posted by: Gary & Carolyn Zilik > >I have carried the little propane bottles for my PEAK stove and lantern >to altitudes of 13000' with no problems. Camping has been a lot of fun >out of the RV. Our camping gear weighs in at 49 lb., including the air >mattress that my wife requires. But does that weight include the beer that YOU require ;-) Laird (a past drinking partner of Garys, so I can kid him...) SoCal Do Not Archive ... Please! > >Gary > >Francis Malczynski wrote: > >>--> RV-List message posted by: "Francis Malczynski" >> >>Now that my plane is finished, my wife and I plan to travel around the US >>and see the places and people that we up until now had only dreamed about. >>In order to control expenses somewhat, camping is one of the options well >>use for overnight stays. Our questions concern the carrying of propane >>bottles or Coleman fuel (2 quarts or less) in the baggage compartment. Is >>there any risk (other then what would normally be assumed if doing the same >>thing by auto) in doing this? This also assumes the containers are >>adequately sealed and secured. Any input would be appreciated. >> >>Thanks >> >>Fran Malczynski >>RV-6 N594EF >>Olcott, NY >> >> >> >> > > ________________________________ Message 42 ____________________________________ Time: 05:27:57 PM PST US From: "William Davis" Subject: Re: RV-List: Elevator Madness --> RV-List message posted by: "William Davis" Larry, I fill the holes with a "dowel" of urethane foam to close to the surface. Then finish it off with an epoxy filler. Bill N48WD Tiger-Kat ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Bowen" Subject: RE: RV-List: Elevator Madness > --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" > > Gert & Bill - > > Thanks for the input. I've done as you suggest and things have improved > a great deal. Thanks. > > Now...to balance the elevators. I've already drilled eight 1/2" holes > in the right elevator counterwieght, as deep as I dare. It's becoming > more balanced, but sooo slowly. At this rate I fear there will be > nothing left of the wieght by the time I'm done. Is this typical? Do > you normally fill the holes made in the lead with micro ballons or > something when done? > > - > Larry Bowen > Larry@BowenAero.com > http://BowenAero.com > 2003 - The year of flight! > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: Gert > > > > Hi Larry > > > > I've noticed the same on my elevators. I ffund that I had to > > turn one of > > the bearings in 1/2 a turn to line up the elevators just a > > tad better. Bolts would go in okay but noticed a slight > > tugging on the elevator spar. > > > > I also decided NOT to use any washers around the center bearing as it > > would really force the elevators apart. used the same rational, the > > elevator horns will perform the same function. > > > > Larry Bowen wrote: > > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" > > > > > > My RV-8 elevators swing in the breeze with all bolts in place ..... > > > Until I torque them down. Then there is considerable less 'free > > > travel'. I can see the rod end bearing are content to > > rotate on the > > > bolt, but tightened down, the rod end is forced to rotate on the > > > bearing, and doesn't like to do so. Everything is lubed > > nicely. Any > > > other ideas? > > > > > > Also, the inboard ends of the elevator control horns fit snug up > > > against the middle bearing. Forcing the 5702-95-30 washers > > in there > > > makes the whole assembly stiffer. So, I'm not going to use the > > > washers. My logic is that the control horns themselves > > will perform > > > the function of containing the bearing should it fail, since it is > > > right up against it. And that is the only purpose of the washer. > > > Sound thinking? > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > > - > > > Larry > > ________________________________ Message 43 ____________________________________ Time: 05:51:26 PM PST US From: "Doug Weiler" Subject: Re: RV-List: Flying to MN --> RV-List message posted by: "Doug Weiler" I have been there although it was several years ago in an Aeronca Chief. I believe it is fine. I'd give them a call just to be sure. Doug Weiler MN Wing ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kenneth Beene" Subject: RE: RV-List: Flying to MN > --> RV-List message posted by: "Kenneth Beene" > > > > > Any of you Minnesota RVers ever fly into the Belle Plaine > > airport (7Y7). > > Alan Kritzman > > RV-8 N8EM > > > > > Alan, > > I have not flown into Belle Plaine, but I did make a low pass about 2 > weeks ago. The field looked very good. I don't think it will be a > problem. Le Seur (12Y) would also be a good option. I stop there quite > often. The fuel price has been $2.10 for three years now. > > Ken > N94KB based at LVN > http://www.mninter.net/~kbeene/ > > ________________________________ Message 44 ____________________________________ Time: 06:12:06 PM PST US From: "Paul Besing" Subject: Re: RV-List: LED MAP Lights --> RV-List message posted by: "Paul Besing" Wasn't that Randy Lervold's plane that had the LED's? Paul Besing RV-6A Sold (Waiting on RV-10) http://www.lacodeworks.com/besing Kitlog Builder's Log Software http://www.kitlog.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club" Subject: Re: RV-List: LED MAP Lights > --> RV-List message posted by: "Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club" > > Bill VonDane wrote: > > > --> RV-List message posted by: Bill VonDane > > > > I was looking around on the net today and found these... What do you all think of using these as MAP lights? > > > > http://www.chill-tek.com/products/led_beamers.html > > > > -Bill VonDane > > RV-8A > > www.vondane.com > > > > Date: May 08, 2003 > > From: P M Condon > > Subject: re: LED swivel map/night lights ( Help ) > > > > Vans and ACS sold a small LED swivel map light in the past( cost about > > 46$ ). Its the one about the size of a AAA battery and pivots and > > swivels and has four LEDs(not the round eyeball, three hole, quarter > > sized one) Neither Vans or ACS has these now. I need two of these map > > lights...anyone have these in there parts bin or know where I can get > > them??? Or, any leads on a LED map light that looks like it belongs in > > a airplane ??? > > > > A couple of years ago there was a nice article in the RV-ator about building your own. > I think the guy with the Red and White RV6 with Checkerboard tail (on one of Van's calendars) is who wrote the > article. > He used Radio Shack LED's. His circuit is what I used. I installed them in the roll bar like he did. They pretty > well illuminate the panel for a little over a dollar each and the current draw is well under an amp for the five > that I used. > > These are not "beamers" like this website but they do shine out in a pattern. > > I use mine with a dimmer. > > Phil > > ________________________________ Message 45 ____________________________________ Time: 06:44:31 PM PST US From: "Dan Checkoway" Subject: Re: RV-List: Camping --> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" I've had the little green Coleman propane cannisters up to about 8500' MSL a zillion times with no problems. I'm either very lucky or it's really no problem. I figure leaving 'em out in the summer sun has to be worse than lowering ambient pressure. The first time a bag of chips exploded in the back seat of the Mooney I almost leaked propane myself...really gets you by surprise! 8-) do not archive )_( Dan RV-7 N714D http://www.rvproject.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob Prior" Subject: Re: RV-List: Camping > --> RV-List message posted by: Rob Prior > > Jack Textor wrote: > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Jack Textor" > > > > Good thought Francis. I can tell you a bag of chips will explode "up > > there". > > A bag of chips may explode at altitude, but a bag of chips is mostly a > bag of air, whereas a container of fuel is mostly (liquid) fuel. Gases > expand a *lot* more than liquids do when taken to altitude, which is why > it's quite safe to take a bottle of gatorade with you on a long flight > (and why you can hope to drink it without soaking yourself). > > Propane bottles and other properly designed fuel containers (like the > aluminum fuel bottles you can buy for white gas) are designed to contain > pressure as altitudes change. Use them, and you should be perfectly > safe carrying them in your airplane in the cabin. Barring a collision > with terrain, of course. > > But bags of chips, helium balloons*, etc. can and do explode in flight. > > -RB4 > rv7 "at" b4.ca > > * - I think I nearly gave my parents a heart attack once, when flying > back from an airshow in our Cessna 190... Me in the back seat, with a > helium baloon that they may not have seen me bring onboard. I thought > it was cool that it was getting bigger as we climbed. Then it burst. > Hey, I was only 10 at the time, what did I know about physics? 8-) > > (do not archive) > > ________________________________ Message 46 ____________________________________ Time: 06:54:00 PM PST US From: Oldsfolks@aol.com Subject: RV-List: Wires in Wing --> RV-List message posted by: Oldsfolks@aol.com I used Poly tubing in My RV-4. Mine was 1/2" with 5/8" OD and I used a carpenters Spade bit to make the holes in the main ribs, about 1" above the bottom skin between the centermost lightening holes. You might have to put in a larger size to take all the wires. Ace Hardware Poly Tubing. Bob Olds A&P , EAA Tech. Counselor RV-4 , N1191X , Flying Now Charleston, Arkansas "Real Aviators Fly Taildraggers" ________________________________ Message 47 ____________________________________ Time: 07:02:39 PM PST US From: "Steve J Hurlbut" Subject: RV-List: Removing N-number? --> RV-List message posted by: "Steve J Hurlbut" Anybody know the best way to remove a vinyl N-number? Its not clear coated or sealed in any way. Steve RV7A ________________________________ Message 48 ____________________________________ Time: 07:11:46 PM PST US From: "WALTER KERR" Subject: Re: RV-List: RV-10 first flight yet? --> RV-List message posted by: "WALTER KERR" I was speaking to one of the guys pretty high on the totem pole yesterday and he said it would be next week, but he has known to be conservative before :>) Bernie Kerr, 6A flying , 9A rotary getting close > > I heard from one of the Van's guys (nameless here to protect the > innocent) that yesterday (the 19th) was their target date for the RV-10 > first flight. Can anyone in the Aurora area confirm or deny that it > happened on schedule yesterday? > > Regards, > Ken Balch > RV-8 N118KB (in the paint shop) > RV-10 wannabe > > ________________________________ Message 49 ____________________________________ Time: 07:23:31 PM PST US From: "Robin Wessel" Subject: RV-List: RE: RV-10 Autopilot --> RV-List message posted by: "Robin Wessel" I have a picture of the RV-10 panel in it's early stages at: http://robin.getbiz.net/IMG_0758.JPG robin wessel ________________________________ Message 50 ____________________________________ Time: 07:42:37 PM PST US From: Charlie & Tupper England Subject: Re: RV-List: Camping --> RV-List message posted by: Charlie & Tupper England Francis Malczynski wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "Francis Malczynski" > >Now that my plane is finished, my wife and I plan to travel around the US >and see the places and people that we up until now had only dreamed about. >In order to control expenses somewhat, camping is one of the options well >use for overnight stays. Our questions concern the carrying of propane >bottles or Coleman fuel (2 quarts or less) in the baggage compartment. Is >there any risk (other then what would normally be assumed if doing the same >thing by auto) in doing this? This also assumes the containers are >adequately sealed and secured. Any input would be appreciated. > >Thanks > >Fran Malczynski >RV-6 N594EF >Olcott, NY > Others have given what seems sensible advice on the fuel; I'd like to mention an alternative way to control expenses. Go to the VAF site, http://www.metronet.com/~dreeves/vaf.htm & peruse the 'Hospitality Ovrnts' link. Lots of possibilities for free bed & breakfast, often including hangar space for the plane. If you make it to the Deep South, look us up. Charlie England RV-7 tail Slobovia Outernational Airport, Jackson MS ________________________________ Message 51 ____________________________________ Time: 07:53:18 PM PST US From: Dan DeNeal Subject: Re: RV-List: 295 vs 196 --> RV-List message posted by: Dan DeNeal I have a 295 mounted in the panel just below the dash (the part that overhangs the panel and gives it shade.) I now have 20 hours on my plane and love my 295. The color display works very well in the shade on a bright sunny day, with using aircraft battery power. I think Jerry's thought about the 195 is good. I think if the 195 was available when I purchased the 295, I would have saved my money and bought the 195. Dan DeNeal RV6A N256GD --- Jerry Calvert wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: "Jerry Calvert" > > > I have the 295 and really like the color moving map, > but I can tell you that > visibility in sunlight is an issue. My RV isn't > flying yet, but have taken > the 295 on flights in other aircraft. It's a little > on the bulky side and > can be a challenge to mount. Mine is sunk in the > center of panel angled to > the pilot, but is removable. If the 196 would have > been available, I would > have seriously considered it. > > Jerry Calvert > Edmond Ok > RV N296JC...close > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bill VonDane" > To: ; > ; "vansairforce" > > Subject: RV-List: 295 vs 196 > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Bill VonDane" > > > > > Ok... I have searched the archives to no avail... > > > > What kind of advice can I get regarding the Garmin > 295 vs the 196? The > 196 is supposed to be faster, but is the 295 fast > enough? Can you see the > 295 clearly in any light condition? Anyone out > there flow both of them that > can give us a real world comparison? > > > > -Bill VonDane > > RV-8A > > www.vondane.com > > > > > > > > Contributions > any other > Forums. > > latest messages. > List members. > > http://www.matronics.com/subscription > http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV-List.htm > Digests:http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv-list > http://www.matronics.com/archives > http://www.matronics.com/photoshare > http://www.matronics.com/emaillists > > > > > __________________________________ http://search.yahoo.com ________________________________ Message 52 ____________________________________ Time: 08:07:26 PM PST US From: Jim Oke Subject: Re: RV-List: Camping --> RV-List message posted by: Jim Oke As noted below, liquids should generally be no problem when carried in an airplane. However the contained must be secured in a vertical position so the cap is uppermost. If placed on their side with the liquid against the cap, any air left above the liquid will caused a pressure differntial at altitude and possibly force liquid out the cap. Flammable liquid = fire hazard (obviously). People who carry vehicles in C-130s and other large transport airplanes are quite careful about how the gas tanks are filled and capped for this reason. Lots of stories in the military about trucks and jeeps leaking gasoline in mid-Atlantic. Makes the crews nervous. Jim Oke Winnipeg, MB ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob Prior" Subject: Re: RV-List: Camping > --> RV-List message posted by: Rob Prior > > Jack Textor wrote: > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Jack Textor" > > > > Good thought Francis. I can tell you a bag of chips will explode "up > > there". > > A bag of chips may explode at altitude, but a bag of chips is mostly a > bag of air, whereas a container of fuel is mostly (liquid) fuel. Gases > expand a *lot* more than liquids do when taken to altitude, which is why > it's quite safe to take a bottle of gatorade with you on a long flight > (and why you can hope to drink it without soaking yourself). > > Propane bottles and other properly designed fuel containers (like the > aluminum fuel bottles you can buy for white gas) are designed to contain > pressure as altitudes change. Use them, and you should be perfectly > safe carrying them in your airplane in the cabin. Barring a collision > with terrain, of course. > > But bags of chips, helium balloons*, etc. can and do explode in flight. > > -RB4 > rv7 "at" b4.ca > ________________________________ Message 53 ____________________________________ Time: 08:15:34 PM PST US From: "Konrad Werner" Subject: Re: RV-List: Removing N-number? --> RV-List message posted by: "Konrad Werner" Dear Steve, A heat gun and a soft plastic scraper will do the job. Be VERY careful with the hot air! Use as little heat as possible to get the job done. Good Luck. Konrad ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve J Hurlbut To: RV-7 YAHOO ; rv-list@matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 7:54 PM Subject: RV-List: Removing N-number? --> RV-List message posted by: "Steve J Hurlbut" Anybody know the best way to remove a vinyl N-number? Its not clear coated or sealed in any way. Steve RV7A ________________________________ Message 54 ____________________________________ Time: 08:16:35 PM PST US From: Jim Oke Subject: Re: RV-List: Wires in Wing --> RV-List message posted by: Jim Oke I would just add that builders should plan ahead and think about how they are going to run wires from the panel (or wherever) through the fuselage and then out into the wing (normally from somewhere under the seat). The idea here is to line up the poly tubing in the wing with the exit point in the fuselage side. This will avoid unneccessary S-bends in the wiring and make feeding the wires a lot simpler. There is not a lot of room between the root rib and the fuse side skin on a -6 for the average size finger. (Guess how I know, and -6A builders don't take wings off for fun or to feed wiring once they are on). In other words, don't just chose a location that looks OK for the wings, plan the fuselage wiring runs too and match the wiring provisions in the wing to the fuselage. Jim Oke Winnipeg, MB RV-6A ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: RV-List: Wires in Wing > --> RV-List message posted by: Oldsfolks@aol.com > > I used Poly tubing in My RV-4. Mine was 1/2" with 5/8" OD and I used a > carpenters Spade bit to make the holes in the main ribs, about 1" above the > bottom skin between the centermost lightening holes. You might have to put in > a larger size to take all the wires. Ace Hardware Poly Tubing. > > Bob Olds A&P , EAA Tech. Counselor > RV-4 , N1191X , Flying Now > Charleston, Arkansas > "Real Aviators Fly Taildraggers" > ________________________________ Message 55 ____________________________________ Time: 08:24:51 PM PST US From: "Doug Weiler" Subject: Re: RV-List: Removing N-number? --> RV-List message posted by: "Doug Weiler" Try gentle heating with a heat gun. Doug Weiler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve J Hurlbut" Subject: RV-List: Removing N-number? > --> RV-List message posted by: "Steve J Hurlbut" > > Anybody know the best way to remove a vinyl N-number? > > Its not clear coated or sealed in any way. > > Steve > RV7A > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 56 ____________________________________ Time: 08:27:04 PM PST US From: "KIM R JOHNSON" Subject: RV-List: Mail --> RV-List message posted by: "KIM R JOHNSON" Dear Sirs, I have not received any e-mail as of yet. I did receive mail that you had processed my three areas of interest. Kim R Johnson krjloco@msn.com Thank You ________________________________ Message 57 ____________________________________ Time: 08:29:41 PM PST US From: Steven Eberhart Subject: Re: RV-List: Removing N-number? --> RV-List message posted by: Steven Eberhart Take your hair dryer to it. They will come right off. Also works on the unpaid for advertising labels and stickers auto dealers put on the trunks of cars. Steve Eberhart RV-7A Steve J Hurlbut wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: "Steve J Hurlbut" > > Anybody know the best way to remove a vinyl N-number? > > Its not clear coated or sealed in any way. > > Steve > RV7A > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 58 ____________________________________ Time: 08:37:23 PM PST US From: kempthornes Subject: Re: RV-List: Camping --> RV-List message posted by: kempthornes Airplane camping is great fun, if you are young and tough. Any fuel is more dangerous than say, some charcoal briquets. However, people do carry many gallons of gasoline in fuselages in non-RVs. People also routinely lug propane bottles up to campsites in the high Sierras above 8000 feet. There is one pass at about 9900 feet, name escapes me, I have crossed with travel trailer with two 8 gallon propane bottles. Personally, I'd prefer a Coleman gas stove. Get sturdier cans so you don't carry the tin ones. Good job for a wing locker, huh? Maybe a double can. A lot of airports have camping and a restaurant. Somebody please calculate the pressure change in percent inside a propane bottle at sea level and say, 12,000 feet. you wrote: >Now that my plane is finished, my wife and I plan to travel around the US >and see the places and people that we up until now had only dreamed about. >In order to control expenses somewhat, camping is one of the options well >use for overnight stays. Our questions concern the carrying of propane >bottles or Coleman fuel (2 quarts or less) in the baggage compartment. Is >there any risk (other then what would normally be assumed if doing the same >thing by auto) in doing this? K. H. (Hal) Kempthorne RV6-a N7HK flying! PRB (El Paso de Robles, CA) ________________________________ Message 59 ____________________________________ Time: 08:38:38 PM PST US From: "Jeff Orear" Subject: Re: RV-List: Removing N-number? --> RV-List message posted by: "Jeff Orear" Steve: I would suggest heat from a hair dryer. Keep the tip of it moving over the area you are removing so you reduce the chance of blistering paint. Tease a corner of the vinyl up with a razor blade or exacto knife until you can get ahold of it, then and gently peel it off. Keep heating the area just forward of where you have the material lifted off. Hope this helps. Your Mileage May Vary Regards, Jeff Orear RV6A fuselage (waiting on finish kit) Peshtigo, WI ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve J Hurlbut" Subject: RV-List: Removing N-number? > --> RV-List message posted by: "Steve J Hurlbut" > > Anybody know the best way to remove a vinyl N-number? > > Its not clear coated or sealed in any way. > > Steve > RV7A > > ________________________________ Message 60 ____________________________________ Time: 09:19:31 PM PST US From: "Jim Jewell" Subject: Re: RV-List: Camping and fire risk --> RV-List message posted by: "Jim Jewell" So far as I know mountain climbers get the pressurized camp stove canisters to some interesting altitudes (higher than most RVers will go) without difficulties. In the case of an uncontrolled landing, the fuel on board to fear the most is in the wings! Jim in Kelowna do not archive ________________________________ Message 61 ____________________________________ Time: 09:19:31 PM PST US From: "Jeff Dowling" Subject: Re: RV-List: pricing --> RV-List message posted by: "Jeff Dowling" You can EASILY spend twice that much!! If you try to skimp by you'll have to be willing to spend much more time building and searching for discounted parts. There's also a safety factor involved in cutting corners. Then there's the question of rebuilding the parts you saved on i.e. old style radios, cdi's... If you're committed to building an airplane and want to keep the cost down, you'll find a way to make ends meet. Just be careful not to be too conservative. It can turn into a looooonnnnngggg project. Shemp RV-6a somewhere between starting and finishing ________________________________ Message 62 ____________________________________ Time: 09:22:33 PM PST US From: "Jim Jewell" Subject: Re: RV-List: Removing N-number? --> RV-List message posted by: "Jim Jewell" Hi Steve, Go to an auto body and paint supplier and tell them your needs they have a product designed for removing vinyl signs etc. Jim in Kelowna ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve J Hurlbut" Subject: RV-List: Removing N-number? > --> RV-List message posted by: "Steve J Hurlbut" > > Anybody know the best way to remove a vinyl N-number? > > Its not clear coated or sealed in any way. > > Steve > RV7A > > ________________________________ Message 63 ____________________________________ Time: 09:34:09 PM PST US From: "Jeff Dowling" Subject: Re: RV-List: 7 to 6 fin and rudder --> RV-List message posted by: "Jeff Dowling" I have a 6 empenage and am trying to sell it. Ive had a lot of questions regarding the compatability of my 6 tail on a 7. Ive found that Vans made 2 tails for the 6. As the 7 project was nearing production, Vans figured builders would start on the 6 tail and then want to switch to the 7 once it was available. So, for a while, he made the 6 tail fit the 7(or 8), I think. Most of these can easily be interchanged. The only problem I know of it putting too small of a vs/rudder on a 7. A buddy of mine has put an 8 tail on a 6 and a 7. I guess the best thing to do is to call Vans. However, keep in mind you can always modify later. Good luck Jeff ----- Original Message ----- From: David.vonLinsowe Subject: RV-List: 7 to 6 fin and rudder > --> RV-List message posted by: "David.vonLinsowe" > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "David.vonLinsowe" > > SGkgZ3V5cywNCg0KQ2FuIHRoZSBvbGQgc3R5bGUgUlYtNyBmaW4gYW5kIHJ1ZGRlciBiZSBpbnN0 > YWxsZWQgb24gYSBSVi02IHdpdGhvdXQgYSBsb3QNCm9mIG1vZHM/DQoNClRoYW5rcywNCg0KRGF2 > ZQ0KUlYtNiAxODAgQy9TDQo > > Hi guys, > > With a message like that I can see why I didn't get any response! > > What it was suppose to say is: Can the old style RV-7 fin and rudder be installed on a RV-6? And how much modification does it take? > > I have a built 7 rudder and will be building the fin. > > Sorry about the gibberish. > > Thanks, > > Dave > RV-6 > 180hp C/S > > ________________________________ Message 64 ____________________________________ Time: 09:39:25 PM PST US Subject: RV-List: Dimple HS skin on forward 707 rivet line? From: "" --> RV-List message posted by: "" All, Another search through the archives did not produce an answer. How has everyone dimpled the forward-most two rivet holes on the HS main skin near the 707 spar? I could just barely get to the 3rd one back with the c-frame, and it looks like it put the dimple slightly at an angle. I don't think I can make the 1st or 2nd hole without further mangling the skin. How has everyone done these? Thanks, Scott 7A Trying to finish tail before wings get here Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! ________________________________ Message 65 ____________________________________ Time: 09:47:58 PM PST US From: " bert murillo" Subject: RV-List: tow bar rv6 --> RV-List message posted by: " bert murillo" Hi: I understand that there is now a tow bar, for rv's. I looked on A.Spruce and wicks, catalogs, but did not see it.. Any one knows the best to buy from, and best price? thanks,, Bert rv6a Sign up for Internet Service under $10 dollars a month, at http://isp.BlueLight.com ________________________________ Message 66 ____________________________________ Time: 10:47:34 PM PST US From: Jeff Point Subject: Re: RV-List: Dimple HS skin on forward 707 rivet line? --> RV-List message posted by: Jeff Point I can't picture the exact holes you're refering to, but pop rivet dimple dies are great for hard-to-reach places where the C-frame or squeezer cannot reach. Available from Avery, Cleveland, etc. Buy 'em now, you'll use them often. Jeff Point RV-6 FWF Milwaukee WI ________________________________ Message 67 ____________________________________ Time: 11:13:02 PM PST US From: "Randall Henderson" Subject: Re: RV-List: LED MAP Lights --> RV-List message posted by: "Randall Henderson" > Wasn't that Randy Lervold's plane that had the LED's? > > Paul Besing > RV-6A Sold (Waiting on RV-10) No that was my RV-6 (Randy has an -8). My LED instrument lighting set-up is documented at http://www.edt.com/homewing/rhproject/cabinlts.html Randall Henderson, RV-6 N6R (~450 hrs) Portland, OR www.vanshomewing.org ________________________________ Message 68 ____________________________________ Time: 11:52:05 PM PST US From: "Dan Checkoway" Subject: Re: RV-List: Dimple HS skin on forward 707 rivet line? --> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" Pop rivet dimple dies. Aircraft Tool Supply has 'em cheapest (I believe). http://www.aircraft-tool.com/shop/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=5102D%2D3%2F32 )_( Dan RV-7 N714D http://www.rvproject.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: RV-List: Dimple HS skin on forward 707 rivet line? > --> RV-List message posted by: "" > > > All, > > Another search through the archives did not produce an answer. How has everyone dimpled the forward-most two rivet holes on the HS main skin near the 707 spar? I could just barely get to the 3rd one back with the c-frame, and it looks like it put the dimple slightly at an angle. I don't think I can make the 1st or 2nd hole without further mangling the skin. How has everyone done these? > > Thanks, > Scott > 7A > Trying to finish tail before wings get here > > > Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com > The most personalized portal on the Web! > >