Today's Message Index:
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1. 04:51 AM - Fw: F-688 ? for slider. (BillRVSIX@aol.com)
2. 05:27 AM - Fuels - Air race your RV at Reno (Phil Wiethe)
3. 06:27 AM - andair fuel valve concern (Donald Mei)
4. 06:49 AM - Re: Fw: F-688 ? for slider. (Elsa & Henry)
5. 07:20 AM - Re: Fw: F-688 ? for slider. (Jim Oke)
6. 07:42 AM - Re: andair fuel valve concern (Mike Plecenik)
7. 07:55 AM - Re: andair fuel valve concern (Jerry Springer)
8. 08:35 AM - Re: andair fuel valve concern (Jim Norman)
9. 08:38 AM - Re: Clear wingwalk material? (Bruce Green)
10. 08:43 AM - Q. - ElectroAir ignition mounting (Gil Alexander)
11. 09:09 AM - Re: andair fuel valve concern (Boyd C. Braem)
12. 09:20 AM - Re: Q. - Electro Air ignition mounting (Denis Walsh)
13. 09:24 AM - Re: andair fuel valve concern (Boyd C. Braem)
14. 10:01 AM - Fuel Valve Cut-off (FlashandCo@aol.com)
15. 11:54 AM - RV Turboprop (Norman Hunger)
16. 12:13 PM - Re: RV Turboprop (Chris W)
17. 06:02 PM - Re: Q. - ElectroAir ignition mounting (Paul Besing)
18. 06:08 PM - Re: RV Turboprop (Kevin Horton)
19. 07:02 PM - Re: RV Turboprop (Tedd McHenry)
20. 08:11 PM - LED light source (Robin Wessel)
21. 08:59 PM - Re: RV Turboprop (David Carter)
22. 10:16 PM - Re: Q. - Electro Air ignition mounting (James E. Clark)
23. 10:47 PM - Re: RV Turboprop (Rob Prior)
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| Subject: | Fwd: F-688 ? for slider. |
--> RV-List message posted by: BillRVSIX@aol.com
From: BillRVSIX@aol.com
Subject: F-688 ? for slider.
Dose any one know if you need the F-688 gusset for a sliding canopy or just
the tipup I can't find it, and its not on my list of parts, and the drawings
for the slider don't show one. I would say i don't need one. but don't know for
sure. thanks
Bill Higgins
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| Subject: | Fuels - Air race your RV at Reno |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Phil Wiethe" <pwiethe@twmi.rr.com>
Being involved with some racing teams, I thought I would share this info on fuels:
Here is a link to a company that supplies race fuels for many applications, including
Air-racers at Reno.
http://www.vpracingfuels.com/vp_01_fuels.html?mgiTokenD031D802926263B11C
For a description of Octane numbers:
http://www.vpracingfuels.com/vp_10_techdata.html?mgiTokenD031D802926263B11C#
For you RV-air racers:
VP AIR RACE
Exclusive fuel for Reno Unlimited Air Racers. Also used in high-boost turbocharged
applications. Highest octane fuel VP produces.
. Color: Blue
. Leaded
. Aromatic Hydrocarbon Content: 5% Manganese: .2 grams /gallon (2/10ths)
. Lean Knock F-3 (Method: 120.3)
. Rich Knock F-4 (Method: 157.2)
. Specific Gravity: .710 at 60=B0 F
Phil Wiethe
RV-8A wings
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| Subject: | andair fuel valve concern |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Donald Mei" <don_mei@hotmail.com>
I have to respectfully submit to the worry warts out there that this is a
really big NON issue.
Also, it was probably done on purpose. In designing this valve, one would
have 2 choices on how the valve works while switching. i.e. between
detents
1)Close source 1 before opening source 2
2)Open source 2 before closing source 1
Well guys it doesn't take a rocket scientist to understand that choice 2 has
a MUCH more benign failure mode. MUCH MUCH MORE BENIGN.
How would you rather your valve behave after YOU screwed up.
1) by allowing fuel to be delivered from both tanks, possibly resulting in a
fuel imbalance. Also after a while, (long after you would have reached down
again to switch tanks back) one tank could run dry resulting in the fuel
pumps "sucking air". Possibly eventually resulting in engine stoppage.
2) by shutting off fuel, resulting in IMMEDIATE (I've tried it) engine
stoppage.
I'll take failure mode 1 any day. Or should I call it "screw up mode",
since the plane hasn't failed, its operator has.
Bottom line, andairs design is more forgiving of pilot screw ups than the
stock vans design. (which I understand to be the type that closes source 1
before opening source 2, although I'm not 100 % sure)
And I haven't even figured the fact that the andair has POSITIVE detents
where the vans valve you have to feel around for the detents.
I'm not saying the vans valve is unsafe, there's thousands of them flying,
myself included. I'm just saying that the andair valve is comparatively
safer, at least with respect to what we've been discussing.
Best regards,
Don Mei
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| Subject: | Re: Fwd: F-688 ? for slider. |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Elsa & Henry" <elsa-henry@darlor-watch.com>
Bill,
It is a triangular shaped .040" plate that is part of the roll-cage support
on the tip-up, riveted on the top of the F-606 bulkhead to the F-632 channel
from the roll cage and the F-687 longeron to the F607 bulkhead.-Not on the
slider.
Cheers!!----Henry Hore
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| Subject: | Re: Fwd: F-688 ? for slider. |
--> RV-List message posted by: Jim Oke <wjoke@shaw.ca>
Hi Bill;
There was an F-688 in my slider fuse kit and I eventually built it into my
airplane. Check the top of your F-606 and the top forward portion of the
F-687 to see if they are joggled for an F-688 and proceed accordingly. This
does look like a high stress area and the extra reinforcement of the F-688
intuitively looks to be a good idea.
You are right though, the slider drawings SC-1 and SC-4 do not show any sign
of an F-688 in the structure. Dwg #32 does show the part and there is no
note attached to say it is changed for a slider canopy so the default
position would be to include it. I am guessing this is just another
"Vansism" - IOW, a feature glossed over in the plans and so left to the
builders discretion/imagination. (Note the F-657 shape does change for a
slider and this is mentioned on dwg #32.0
A check with Vans might be advisable to see if the F-688 is an optional or
must have part for slider builders.
Jim Oke
Winnipeg, MB
RV-6A
----- Original Message -----
From: <BillRVSIX@aol.com>
Subject: RV-List: Fwd: F-688 ? for slider.
> --> RV-List message posted by: BillRVSIX@aol.com
>
>
> From: BillRVSIX@aol.com
> Date: Sat, 24 May 2003 14:32:29 EDT
> Subject: F-688 ? for slider.
> To: rv-list@matronics.com
>
> Dose any one know if you need the F-688 gusset for a sliding canopy or
just
> the tipup I can't find it, and its not on my list of parts, and the
drawings
> for the slider don't show one. I would say i don't need one. but don't
know for
> sure. thanks
>
> Bill Higgins
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: andair fuel valve concern |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Mike Plecenik" <nanchang@zipnet.us>
Don - I have to disagree with you on this one. I always switch tanks at
(what I think is a safe) altitude and if at all possible, within gliding
distance of an airport, good road or field. If I screw up switching tanks, I
want to know about right away and correct it. But if on my descent check I
switch tanks and screw up with the selector between tanks, with a selector
that's capable of feeding from both tanks, and then on final one tank goes
dry, the engine is going to quit at a bad time cause the pump will suck air
from the dry tank and not the one with fuel. So, I'll opt for scenario #2.
Before those of you who disagree nail me to a cross, remember this is the
Memorial Day weekend and I've been shot at in combat to preserve my right to
say what I believe. :)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Donald Mei" <don_mei@hotmail.com>
Subject: RV-List: andair fuel valve concern
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Donald Mei" <don_mei@hotmail.com>
>
> I have to respectfully submit to the worry warts out there that this is a
> really big NON issue.
>
> Also, it was probably done on purpose. In designing this valve, one would
> have 2 choices on how the valve works while switching. i.e. between
> detents
>
> 1)Close source 1 before opening source 2
> 2)Open source 2 before closing source 1
>
> Well guys it doesn't take a rocket scientist to understand that choice 2
has
> a MUCH more benign failure mode. MUCH MUCH MORE BENIGN.
>
> How would you rather your valve behave after YOU screwed up.
>
> 1) by allowing fuel to be delivered from both tanks, possibly resulting in
a
> fuel imbalance. Also after a while, (long after you would have reached
down
> again to switch tanks back) one tank could run dry resulting in the fuel
> pumps "sucking air". Possibly eventually resulting in engine stoppage.
>
> 2) by shutting off fuel, resulting in IMMEDIATE (I've tried it) engine
> stoppage.
>
> I'll take failure mode 1 any day. Or should I call it "screw up mode",
> since the plane hasn't failed, its operator has.
>
> Bottom line, andairs design is more forgiving of pilot screw ups than the
> stock vans design. (which I understand to be the type that closes source
1
> before opening source 2, although I'm not 100 % sure)
>
> And I haven't even figured the fact that the andair has POSITIVE detents
> where the vans valve you have to feel around for the detents.
>
> I'm not saying the vans valve is unsafe, there's thousands of them flying,
> myself included. I'm just saying that the andair valve is comparatively
> safer, at least with respect to what we've been discussing.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Don Mei
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: andair fuel valve concern |
--> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer <jsflyrv@earthlink.net>
>
> Don - I have to disagree with you on this one. I always switch tanks at
> (what I think is a safe) altitude and if at all possible, within gliding
> distance of an airport, good road or field. If I screw up switching tanks,
I've got to ask the question again, How the heck do you screw up
switching tanks?
do not archive
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| Subject: | andair fuel valve concern |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Jim Norman" <jgnorman@tampabay.rr.com>
I agree.
If you screw up switching tanks by not being able to move a lever from left
to right (or visa versa), then stay on the ground!
Geeeze, why are we talking about this?
Why don't we talk about how hard it is to move that mixture control in and
out???
jim
tampa
do not archive.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Jerry Springer
Subject: Re: RV-List: andair fuel valve concern
--> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer <jsflyrv@earthlink.net>
>
> Don - I have to disagree with you on this one. I always switch tanks at
> (what I think is a safe) altitude and if at all possible, within gliding
> distance of an airport, good road or field. If I screw up switching tanks,
I've got to ask the question again, How the heck do you screw up
switching tanks?
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Clear wingwalk material? |
--> RV-List message posted by: Bruce Green <mailindex@juno.com>
Ken,
I used the Aircraft Spruce Clear wingwalk on my Eagle and think that it
is great. It is not completely transparant like glass, but the colors do
show through and it is just visible enough that for unknowing passengers
to see it and know where to step. It has only been on the plane for a
year and a half and the plane is hangared, so I can't really comment on
its longevity, but so far so good. One word of caution is to have clean
hands when you work with it, fingerprints on the sticky side will show
through!!!
Bruce Green
Eagle N110GM
On Fri, 23 May 2003 08:54:20 -0400 Ken Balch <kbalch1@attbi.com> writes:
> --> RV-List message posted by: Ken Balch <kbalch1@attbi.com>
>
> With my paint job underway, I've been trying to locate some clear
> wingwalk material which I remember seeing a year or two back.
> Unfortunately, either I didn't bookmark the site or it's just
> disappeared back into the mists of time.
>
> Can anyone point me toward this stuff?
>
> Regards,
> Ken Balch
> RV-8 N118KB
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand!
Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER!
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| Subject: | Q. - ElectroAir ignition mounting |
--> RV-List message posted by: Gil Alexander <gilalex@earthlink.net>
RV-6 Question (probably -7 and -9 too...)
Guys... can anyone out there with an ElectroAir ignition system tell
me the best place to mount it?
It's pretty heavy, so needs some real stiffening on the firewall.
I was thinking of mounting it on the top center firewall, with 2
horizontal stiffening angles riveted between the two F-646 parts. The
ElectroAir main unit could then bolt to these stiffeners.
For those of you with flying RV-6s, is this a good location, or
would you suggest another mounting spot?
...thanks for any help ... gil Alexander in hot Tucson
RV-6A, #20701
77 Tiger N28478 at 57AZ
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| Subject: | Re: andair fuel valve concern |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Boyd C. Braem" <bcbraem@comcast.net>
I have to agree with Jerry. Fuel selector valves are labeled either "1
or 2" or "R orL". All the ones I have seen have some kind of prominent
"arrow" that points to the selection. One simply *looks* at the
selector and makes sure the arrow (and hopefully, a tactile detente) is
where you want it. Now, if you're not especially coordinated and it
takes you 10 min to switch the lever from R to L, or if the selector is
located where you can't see it (a candidate for the Darwin award) then
that's a different story. BTW, my engine is fuel injected and I
normally switch tanks every 30 min. My POH states that "the boost pump
MUST be on before switching tanks. Check for proper fuel pressure after
switching tanks before turning boost pump off".
Boyd.
Jerry Springer wrote:
>--> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer <jsflyrv@earthlink.net>
>
>
>
>
>>Don - I have to disagree with you on this one. I always switch tanks at
>>(what I think is a safe) altitude and if at all possible, within gliding
>>distance of an airport, good road or field. If I screw up switching tanks,
>>
>>
>
>I've got to ask the question again, How the heck do you screw up
>switching tanks?
>
>
>do not archive
>
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| Subject: | Re: Q. - Electro Air ignition mounting |
--> RV-List message posted by: Denis Walsh <denis.walsh@attbi.com>
> --> RV-List message posted by: Gil Alexander <gilalex@earthlink.net>
>
> RV-6 Question (probably -7 and -9 too...)
>
> Guys... can anyone out there with an ElectroAir ignition system tell
> me the best place to mount it?
> It's pretty heavy, so needs some real stiffening on the firewall.
> I was thinking of mounting it on the top center firewall, with 2
> horizontal stiffening angles riveted between the two F-646 parts. The
> ElectroAir main unit could then bolt to these stiffeners.
>
> For those of you with flying RV-6s, is this a good location, or
> would you suggest another mounting spot?
>
> ...thanks for any help ... gil Alexander in hot Tucson
>
>
> RV-6A, #20701
> 77 Tiger N28478 at 57AZ
If you are going to use it on the lower plugs, it is a little handier to be
lower.
Also Mount it so you can get at the adjustment box and connections. I
should have mounted mine upside down, I think.
It is a heavy dude but mine has given non interrupted service for near six
years.
If you have an older unit, call and get the new rubber washers for the plug
connectors, which are used with aircraft plugs (REM 37 BY) which he now
recommends.
Denis
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| Subject: | Re: andair fuel valve concern |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Boyd C. Braem" <bcbraem@comcast.net>
But, Jim--
On my 'plane there are (3) knobs--one red, one blue and one black--how
do I know which one is the mixture??? There's also another black knob
off to the side and if I pull it in and out I get real warm but the
'plane doesn't go any faster???
Boyd
Venice, FL
Jim Norman wrote:
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Jim Norman" <jgnorman@tampabay.rr.com>
>
>I agree.
>If you screw up switching tanks by not being able to move a lever from left
>to right (or visa versa), then stay on the ground!
>
>Geeeze, why are we talking about this?
>
>Why don't we talk about how hard it is to move that mixture control in and
>out???
>
>jim
>tampa
>do not archive.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
>[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Jerry Springer
>To: rv-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: RV-List: andair fuel valve concern
>
>
>--> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer <jsflyrv@earthlink.net>
>
>
>
>
>>Don - I have to disagree with you on this one. I always switch tanks at
>>(what I think is a safe) altitude and if at all possible, within gliding
>>distance of an airport, good road or field. If I screw up switching tanks,
>>
>>
>
>I've got to ask the question again, How the heck do you screw up
>switching tanks?
>
>
>do not archive
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Fuel Valve Cut-off |
--> RV-List message posted by: FlashandCo@aol.com
Adding to what Charlie England mentiond - During a spam-can annual, I used to select
the fuel valve to off during the taxi back from an engine run-up at 100-hour
inspections. This verified positive cut off to the engine. On all of them
(C150 and C172), the engine starved after 10 to 15 seconds. Switching immediately
to any tank brought it back to life. I suspect this is the residual in
the fuel bowl and "kill time" would be very similar in the RV series. Would
be interesting to know if this is true. My fuel system is still in a hundred bits
& pieces. Soon....
Regards,
Bob Gordon
RV6 O360 C/S FWF
Dover DE
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Norman Hunger" <nhunger@sprint.ca>
Hi guys and gals,
I haven't been on the list in awhile due to job and racing season. Haven't been
building since Christmas break either due to same.
My stalled project (airframe/interior/wiring complete, nothing firewall forward)
got me thinking, what's new in the way of powerplants coming up?
Any one working on a small turboprop?
If I'm going to be a part time builder for the next few years I may as well keep
my mind open to new options.
What happened to the rotary from Powersport?
Diesels from Europe?
Regards,
Norman Hunger
CASCAR #96
RV6A Delta BC
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| Subject: | Re: RV Turboprop |
--> RV-List message posted by: Chris W <chrisw3@cox.net>
Norman Hunger wrote:
> I haven't been on the list in awhile due to job and racing season. Haven't been
building since Christmas break either due to same.
>
> My stalled project (airframe/interior/wiring complete, nothing firewall forward)
got me thinking, what's new in the way of powerplants coming up?
>
> Any one working on a small turboprop?
>
> If I'm going to be a part time builder for the next few years I may as well keep
my mind open to new options.
>
> What happened to the rotary from Powersport?
>
> Diesels from Europe?
Deltahawk flew their Diesel for the first time a few weeks ago. This is after
about 7 years of development. Their web site is ugly but their engine
looks promising. Last I heard the inverted version (to fit RVs) should be available
not too long after they start shipping the upright.
http://www.deltahawkengines.com/
--
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
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| Subject: | Re: Q. - ElectroAir ignition mounting |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Paul Besing" <azpilot@extremezone.com>
I put it on the top left (pilot's side) of the firewall. A doubler on the
back side of the firewall was plenty to stiffen it up.
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: "Gil Alexander" <gilalex@earthlink.net>
Subject: RV-List: Q. - ElectroAir ignition mounting
> --> RV-List message posted by: Gil Alexander <gilalex@earthlink.net>
>
> RV-6 Question (probably -7 and -9 too...)
>
> Guys... can anyone out there with an ElectroAir ignition system
tell
> me the best place to mount it?
> It's pretty heavy, so needs some real stiffening on the firewall.
> I was thinking of mounting it on the top center firewall, with 2
> horizontal stiffening angles riveted between the two F-646 parts. The
> ElectroAir main unit could then bolt to these stiffeners.
>
> For those of you with flying RV-6s, is this a good location, or
> would you suggest another mounting spot?
>
> ...thanks for any help ... gil Alexander in hot Tucson
>
>
> RV-6A, #20701
> 77 Tiger N28478 at 57AZ
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: RV Turboprop |
--> RV-List message posted by: Kevin Horton <khorto1537@rogers.com>
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Norman Hunger" <nhunger@sprint.ca>
>
>Hi guys and gals,
>
>I haven't been on the list in awhile due to job and racing season.
>Haven't been building since Christmas break either due to same.
>
>My stalled project (airframe/interior/wiring complete, nothing
>firewall forward) got me thinking, what's new in the way of
>powerplants coming up?
>
>Any one working on a small turboprop?
>
>If I'm going to be a part time builder for the next few years I may
>as well keep my mind open to new options.
>
>What happened to the rotary from Powersport?
>
>Diesels from Europe?
>
>Regards,
>Norman Hunger
Norman,
You seem a good candidate for the as-yet unannounced Zoche turboprop.
Mind you, it'll probably take twice as long to develop as their
diesel, and they'll probably only ever deliver half as many. :)
I am always amazed at how many folks are prepared to jump at the
first hint of some new engine from a start-up company. I do agree
that I would love to have a modern replacement for the Lycosaur.
But, I'd sure want to see some good service history before I bought
an engine, and be comfortable that the company was going to be around
for as long as I owned the aircraft.
Look at Powersport - they had an apparently good product, and they
managed to go out of business, with builders who had spent money, but
never received an engine. And Dyna-cam actually managed to get their
engine FAA type certified over 20 years ago, and they still don't
seem to found the money to put it into production. Orenda got their
big V-8 type certified, and even claimed to have several contracts to
replace PT-6s, and they have stopped making engines now. I'm not too
confident that DeltaHawk will be able to have any more success than
their predecessors.
--
Kevin Horton RV-8 (finishing kit)
Ottawa, Canada
http://go.phpwebhosting.com/~khorton/rv8/
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| Subject: | Re: RV Turboprop |
--> RV-List message posted by: Tedd McHenry <tedd@vansairforce.org>
On Sun, 25 May 2003, Kevin Horton wrote:
...
> But, I'd sure want to see some good service history before I bought
> an engine, and be comfortable that the company was going to be around
> for as long as I owned the aircraft.
...
> I'm not too
> confident that DeltaHawk will be able to have any more success than
> their predecessors.
Could there be a connection there?
Tedd McHenry
Surrey, BC
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| Subject: | LED light source |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Robin Wessel" <Robin.Wessel@verizon.net>
Listers-
FYI I found a nice source of prepackaged LED light sources. I have not
tried them yet but for $10 looks like it is worth a shot.
http://www.8000mcd.com/sides.html
robin wessel
RV-6A
Tigard, OR
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| Subject: | Re: RV Turboprop |
--> RV-List message posted by: "David Carter" <dcarter@datarecall.net>
Norm,
You mentioned Power Sport. They aren't (weren't) the only "rotary" engine
act in town.
- Come over to the "FlyRotary" e-mail list. Lots of experience with
folks flying the Mazda RX-7's 13B engines (160hp stock) and now, starting
this year, the 250hp (no turbo charger) Renesis, the upgraded/improved 13B
for the new RX-8.
- But, they are all "roll your own - with help", not "factory" engines.
Suspect your are more interested in the later.
Homepage: http://www.flyrotary.com/
Archive: http://lancaironline.net/lists/flyrotary/List.html
David Carter
----- Original Message -----
From: "Norman Hunger" <nhunger@sprint.ca>
Subject: RV-List: RV Turboprop
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Norman Hunger" <nhunger@sprint.ca>
>
> Hi guys and gals,
>
> I haven't been on the list in awhile due to job and racing season. Haven't
been building since Christmas break either due to same.
>
> My stalled project (airframe/interior/wiring complete, nothing firewall
forward) got me thinking, what's new in the way of powerplants coming up?
>
> Any one working on a small turboprop?
>
> If I'm going to be a part time builder for the next few years I may as
well keep my mind open to new options.
>
> What happened to the rotary from Powersport?
>
> Diesels from Europe?
>
> Regards,
> Norman Hunger
> CASCAR #96
> RV6A Delta BC
>
>
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| Subject: | Q. - Electro Air ignition mounting |
--> RV-List message posted by: "James E. Clark" <james@nextupventures.com>
<<<SNIP>>>
> >
> > RV-6 Question (probably -7 and -9 too...)
> >
> > Guys... can anyone out there with an ElectroAir ignition
> system tell
> > me the best place to mount it?
<<<SNIP>>>
>
> Also Mount it so you can get at the adjustment box and connections. I
> should have mounted mine upside down, I think.
The above is a VERY important recommendation (ability to get at adjustments)
as you will probably have to do some adjustment of some sort once you get it
all bolted in.
Alos, consider what you would have to go through to remove it as well. I
have a problem that I cannot solve and I am planning on sending the main
unit in so it can be checked out by Jeff. Don't know if it is the problem
but I want the peace of mind that it is not. Actually I HOPE it is the
problem as I DON"T want the engine to be the problem. :-(
>
> It is a heavy dude but mine has given non interrupted service
> for near six
> years.
Had a few glitches with ours but Jeff has been GREAT!!!!
>
> If you have an older unit, call and get the new rubber washers
> for the plug
> connectors,
Yup, this is really important too. Don't ask how I know ...
> which are used with aircraft plugs (REM 37 BY) which he now
> recommends.
He says you will get a few more HP with these than with the (automotive)
Autolite 386's. That too I truly believe is true (from the personal
experience of a VERY recent test). The plug wires for the automotive plugs
do seem to work better than the modified for aviation plugs variant.
James
>
> Denis
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: RV Turboprop |
--> RV-List message posted by: Rob Prior <rv7@b4.ca>
Kevin Horton wrote:
> --> RV-List message posted by: Kevin Horton <khorto1537@rogers.com>
> I do agree
> that I would love to have a modern replacement for the Lycosaur.
And:
> But, I'd sure want to see some good service history before I bought
> an engine,
Am I the only one who sees these as being almost mutually exclusive? If you
have an engine that's "modern" compared to a Lycoming, it's unlikely to have
the service history to show it being as reliable. And if it's got the
service history to show it being as reliable, it's unlikely to be very
"modern", if you look closely at it.
I'm all for an alternative to a Lycoming engine. But I also accept that I
will have to assume that my aircraft will have a different set of teething
pains if I end up with a non-Lycoming powerplant. That's not to say it will
be more or less reliable, but it will have it's own set of problems/benefits
that will be different from a Lycoming installation.
--
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Rob Prior
rv7 "at" b4.ca
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