---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 07/21/03: 34 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:24 AM - Re: RV-4 Canopy skirt chafing (Dean Pichon) 2. 03:46 AM - Re: checkered pattern (Dana Overall) 3. 05:49 AM - checkerboard pattern how-to (Mlfred@aol.com) 4. 07:30 AM - Re: very basic rivet question (Bill Dube) 5. 08:30 AM - Re: RV-4 Canopy skirt chafing (Larygagnon@aol.com) 6. 09:05 AM - Re: RV-4 Canopy skirt chafing (Terry Watson) 7. 09:41 AM - Re: RV's and Mexico (Mike Robertson) 8. 10:34 AM - Safety crazy in canada (michael michael) 9. 11:35 AM - Re: RV's and Mexico (Bill Dube) 10. 12:16 PM - Re: RV's and Mexico (John Helms) 11. 12:27 PM - Re: RV-4 Canopy skirt chafing (Doug Weiler) 12. 12:43 PM - Re: RV's and Mexico (bill cox) 13. 01:02 PM - Doug Reeves "Van's Air Force" web site (John) 14. 01:06 PM - Re: Safety crazy in canada (Tedd McHenry) 15. 01:39 PM - Re: RV's and Mexico (Scott Bilinski) 16. 01:58 PM - Re: Safety crazy in canada (Kevin Horton) 17. 02:16 PM - Dynon- External Magnetic Sensor (D. Jones) 18. 02:45 PM - Re:Reply to Whom? (bert murillo) 19. 03:06 PM - Re: Doug Reeves "Van's Air Force" web site (Paul Besing) 20. 03:09 PM - Fw: Doug Reeves' VAFWWW site (John) 21. 03:48 PM - Re: Dynon- External Magnetic Sensor (Dan Checkoway) 22. 03:51 PM - NACA ducts (smoothweasel@juno.com) 23. 04:12 PM - Re: RV's and Mexico (Alex Peterson) 24. 04:44 PM - AFP w/horizontal induction (Dan Checkoway) 25. 05:57 PM - Re: RV's and Mexico (Craig Hiers) 26. 07:29 PM - NACA Ducts (Bob n' Lu Olds) 27. 08:00 PM - Re: NACA Ducts (Charlie & Tupper England) 28. 08:38 PM - I have an O-320 D1A, 200 hours TTSN, asking $16k (C. Rabaut) 29. 08:44 PM - Re: AFP w/horizontal induction (Rick Fogerson) 30. 08:51 PM - Re: checkered pattern (N223RV@aol.com) 31. 08:55 PM - Fw: Metal lock nuts for 5/16 X 18 carb studs (Rick Fogerson) 32. 09:04 PM - KX155 Squelch Question (N223RV@aol.com) 33. 09:10 PM - SoCal Wing July 2003 Newsletter (Dan Checkoway) 34. 11:28 PM - right brake line across engine mount (taildragger) (Dan Checkoway) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:24:18 AM PST US From: "Dean Pichon" Subject: Re: RV-List: RV-4 Canopy skirt chafing --> RV-List message posted by: "Dean Pichon" Hi Doug, I started by placing tape on the fuselage to prevent the skirt from chafing the paint. I didn't like the look either, and glued a small rubber "U" channel to the edge of the skirt. The channel is not clear as you would like, but is black and does not seem objectionable. I installed the channel 100 hours ago and it's still working well. You can buy this "U" channel from AS&S. Good luck, Dean Pichon Morgantown, WV ----- Original Message ----- From: Doug Weiler Subject: RV-List: RV-4 Canopy skirt chafing --> RV-List message posted by: "Doug Weiler" Greetings all: My newly completed RV-4 now has about 45 hours on it. It is unpainted but hopefully will have a striking paint job completed this fall. BUT... I hope to come up with a good method to prevent the rear canopy skirt from scratching the paint on the top rear of the fuselage. Maybe I was too successful in getting a tight seal around the rear canopy skirt. Currently I have it lined with Van's UHMW plastic tape and also some small foam tape, but it still rubs and scratches the fuselage. I have seem folks put tape on the fuselage itself to prevent scratches but it doesn't look real great when the canopy open. It would be nice if there existed some thin, flexible, durable, clear U-channel to put on the skirt itself. Anyone got any great ideas? Thanks Doug Weiler N722DW, flies like a dream ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:46:57 AM PST US From: "Dana Overall" Subject: Re: RV-List: checkered pattern --> RV-List message posted by: "Dana Overall" Steve, I just undertook the same thing a couple months ago. I got a lot of responses from the list as I used the original 7 rudder as a "painting test bed". The best way for me turned out going to a sign shop and having a mirror image paint masking overlay cut on a vinyl cutting machine. The rudder, for example, is drawn to size within the sign companies image software. You could call the company and ask them what format your file should be and draw your own. All they then do is overlay your rudder over a self created checkerboard within their software or a checkboard they have in their image files. You just position your file over the checkboard for the look you want. In my case, we kinda morphed the checkerboard to get the look I wanted. They then cut the masking material, do not use vinyl as it sticks way too tight, peel off the blocks you want to paint and apply it to the backing material. They give this to you. There is no measuring, sticking each square or painting one and then the next. Paint it and peel. If you want to do something other than the rudder, most cutting machines will handle rolls about 3-4' wide and as long as you want. Most of these sign shops will have to order the masking rolls. This may be totally opposite of what you want to do but this is cheap, quick and easy. Here is the look I got. http://rvflying.tripod.com/blackrudder.jpg Dana Overall Richmond, KY RV-7 slider/fuselage Finish kit ordered!! Buying Instruments http://rvflying.tripod.com ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:49:46 AM PST US From: Mlfred@aol.com Subject: RV-List: checkerboard pattern how-to --> RV-List message posted by: Mlfred@aol.com In a message dated 7/21/2003 1:58:32 AM Central Daylight Time, rv-list-digest@matronics.com writes: > Time: 06:59:36 PM PST US > From: "Steve J Hurlbut" > Subject: RV-List: checkered pattern > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Steve J Hurlbut" > > Anybody know of a nice 'how to' website (pictures) for painting > a black and white checkered pattern? > > Steve > Hey Steve: You don't mention what area you might be doing...but in my experience,... get your local sign shop to do it in vinyl (have 'em lay the black onto a white part) -- much less frustrating. Choice #2 would be to get them to put the pattern on in reverse, and then paint your pattern on, removing the sign shop areas later. They have less sticky stuff for this type of procedure. If it's transportable parts (tips, cowl, rudder), just take the parts in and pick 'em up later -- an extension of the KISS principle. Cheers! Mark Team Rocket LP ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:30:44 AM PST US From: Bill Dube Subject: Re: RV-List: very basic rivet question --> RV-List message posted by: Bill Dube At 05:23 PM 7/19/2003 -0400, you wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "DAVID REEL" > >I found that I sometimes needed to substitute a longer rivet than called >for in the plans because the rivet did not extend 1.5 times the rivet >diameter beyond the hole before squeezing. I hand-filed a notch in a >small piece of 1/8" thick aluminum so I could check this and avoid having >to drill out a rivet that formed a shop head that was less than 1/2 a >rivet diameter high. The vast majority of the rivets called for were OK, >but occasionally they would be too short. When this would happen, I'd >check that the pieces were fitting together without gaps & if so, go with >the longer rivet. I found the same thing. I also made a gauge like the one Dave describes above. What I also found was that I often had to trim rivets to half sizes. A 4 was too short, but a 5 was too long. Thus, I would trim rivets to 4.5. I suppose it would be easier to simply buy some half-sizes. They are not terribly inexpensive. Sometimes (rarely) the rivet size is not listed anywhere. Also, I found that Vans did not supply enough blind rivets to finish the tail. This seemed very odd because I only used blind rivets where absolutely essential since I have nearly every riveting tool known to man. :-) ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 08:30:10 AM PST US From: Larygagnon@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: RV-4 Canopy skirt chafing --> RV-List message posted by: Larygagnon@aol.com 3M makes a thin flexible clear material that is used as a chip protector on the front of cars. The stuff is almost invisible allowing the color to show through. I used it on the canopy of my 6 on the front edge that goes under the roll bar hoop and on the underside of the skirt. Only 15 hours but seems to be holding up well. Try a local automotive customizing shop or body shop supply house. Larry Gagnon Kitfox N102LG RV6 N6LG ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 09:05:16 AM PST US From: "Terry Watson" Subject: RE: RV-List: RV-4 Canopy skirt chafing --> RV-List message posted by: "Terry Watson" I think this must be the same stuff Van's is now selling to protect the flaps, in place of the stainless tape they used to sell. I used some of it to protect the back of my pickup where the canopy door rubbed on the tailgate. Terry -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Larygagnon@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: RV-4 Canopy skirt chafing --> RV-List message posted by: Larygagnon@aol.com 3M makes a thin flexible clear material that is used as a chip protector on the front of cars. The stuff is almost invisible allowing the color to show through. I used it on the canopy of my 6 on the front edge that goes under the roll bar hoop and on the underside of the skirt. Only 15 hours but seems to be holding up well. Try a local automotive customizing shop or body shop supply house. Larry Gagnon Kitfox N102LG RV6 N6LG ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 09:41:37 AM PST US From: "Mike Robertson" Subject: Re: RV-List: RV's and Mexico --> RV-List message posted by: "Mike Robertson" You can do it but you must have a letter from the Mexican CAA giving you permission to operate an experiemtnal aircraft in their coutry. And you must carry that letter with you during the flight. Check out the airplane's Operating Limitations. There should be a paragraph in there about this topic. Mike Robertson Das Fed >From: "Parker Thomas" >Reply-To: rv-list@matronics.com >To: >Subject: RV-List: RV's and Mexico >Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 20:50:58 -0700 > >--> RV-List message posted by: "Parker Thomas" > >Has anyone out there flown an experimental into Mexico? I saw the >recent article about Francesquito in Pilot Getaways and thought a >weekend trip might be fun. Can't find anything online about flying an >RV. > >See you at Oshkosh. > >Thanks, > >Parker >RV8 N321PT flying > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 10:34:06 AM PST US From: "michael michael" Subject: RV-List: Safety crazy in canada --> RV-List message posted by: "michael michael" I found a site on the net. www.amsafe.com They are working on an airbag that fits in your shoulder belt. The sales staff informed me they had sold over 1000 units to the airlines over the last year & that theyse belts are in the zenair 2000. They have not had a single non-impact inflation to date. it should be certified to be used in general aviation this September. does anyone else have any info on this or know of RVers or other kitplanes with theyse installed Michael Safety crazy toronto ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 11:35:12 AM PST US From: Bill Dube Subject: Re: RV-List: RV's and Mexico --> RV-List message posted by: Bill Dube At 09:40 AM 7/21/2003 -0700, you wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "Mike Robertson" > >You can do it but you must have a letter from the Mexican CAA giving you >permission to operate an experiemtnal aircraft in their coutry. And you >must carry that letter with you during the flight. Check out the airplane's >Operating Limitations. There should be a paragraph in there about this >topic. Perhaps things have changed, but when I checked several years ago, it was not unusual for your insurance company to forbid you to go to Mexico without a substantial increase in premium. As I understand it, the problem is theft that is condoned (often perpetrated) by local officials. ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 12:16:07 PM PST US From: "John Helms" Subject: Re: RV-List: RV's and Mexico --> RV-List message posted by: "John Helms" Mexico is a covered policy territory on all the policies available today(I assume on AVEMCO as well). You can verify this by reading your policy... it should be listed as policy territory in the index. This means that they would pay a claim (liability or hull or both... whatever you've purchased) if you had a claim down there. The issue with the certificate is that the Mexican government requires proof of insurance from a MEXICAN insurance company (to bring $ into their economy). Most companies can provide this if they own or have an agreement with a mexican insurance company, and normally it costs 85 to 100 $'s. The reason to get that is that it prevents the Mex. gov't from impounding the plane and imprisoning you. The VanGuard Program has no such agreement and can't provide that certificate. (However, you can get coverage in weeklong or monthlong blocks thru Baja Bush Pilots if I'm not mistaken and it's about $110). This really does nothing to change the fact that you're covered under an inforce policy, which you would be if covered by the VanGuard Program. Well worth it as a get out of jail free card for that place. JT (never been in a Mexican Jail, nor had to recover property from them) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Dube" Subject: Re: RV-List: RV's and Mexico --> RV-List message posted by: Bill Dube At 09:40 AM 7/21/2003 -0700, you wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "Mike Robertson" > >You can do it but you must have a letter from the Mexican CAA giving you >permission to operate an experiemtnal aircraft in their coutry. And you >must carry that letter with you during the flight. Check out the airplane's >Operating Limitations. There should be a paragraph in there about this >topic. Perhaps things have changed, but when I checked several years ago, it was not unusual for your insurance company to forbid you to go to Mexico without a substantial increase in premium. As I understand it, the problem is theft that is condoned (often perpetrated) by local officials. ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 12:27:14 PM PST US From: "Doug Weiler" Subject: Re: RV-List: RV-4 Canopy skirt chafing --> RV-List message posted by: "Doug Weiler" @msn.com> > > Hi Doug, > > I started by placing tape on the fuselage to prevent the skirt from chafing the paint. I didn't like the look either, and glued a small rubber "U" channel to the edge of the skirt. The channel is not clear as you would like, but is black and does not seem objectionable. I installed the channel 100 hours ago and it's still working well. You can buy this "U" channel from AS&S. > > Good luck, One of our local RV pilots suggested using the "fuzzy" half of a self-stick Velco strip. I cut it to about 1/4" wide and stuck it neatly to the bottom of the canopy skirt. This now seems to really work well. It allows the canopy skirt to ride just a fraction of an inch above the fuselage surface plus it is a tan color which is also the color of my interior. Thanks Doug ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 12:43:13 PM PST US From: "bill cox" Subject: RE: RV-List: RV's and Mexico --> RV-List message posted by: "bill cox" friends of mine went into Mexico (actually 2 Rv 6's) for a week , had a great time , just had to constantly grease palms. you can email Bud, at: RV-6@attbi.com and a website with more info as well, http://www.bajabushpilots.com/ good luck BILL COX NETWORK DESIGN ENGINEER (NDE) ADVANCED TELCOM GROUP 707-284-4240 -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Mike Robertson Subject: Re: RV-List: RV's and Mexico --> RV-List message posted by: "Mike Robertson" You can do it but you must have a letter from the Mexican CAA giving you permission to operate an experiemtnal aircraft in their coutry. And you must carry that letter with you during the flight. Check out the airplane's Operating Limitations. There should be a paragraph in there about this topic. Mike Robertson Das Fed >From: "Parker Thomas" >Reply-To: rv-list@matronics.com >To: >Subject: RV-List: RV's and Mexico >Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 20:50:58 -0700 > >--> RV-List message posted by: "Parker Thomas" > >Has anyone out there flown an experimental into Mexico? I saw the >recent article about Francesquito in Pilot Getaways and thought a >weekend trip might be fun. Can't find anything online about flying an >RV. > >See you at Oshkosh. > >Thanks, > >Parker >RV8 N321PT flying > > ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 01:02:12 PM PST US From: "John" Subject: RV-List: Doug Reeves "Van's Air Force" web site --> RV-List message posted by: "John" Doug's site now says it is no longer available. Does anyone know what happened? ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 01:06:32 PM PST US From: Tedd McHenry Subject: Re: RV-List: Safety crazy in canada --> RV-List message posted by: Tedd McHenry Michael: It's probably a good idea for the airlines, but it might not be as useful in an RV. Airbags are most effective when you're not belted at all, or wearing only a lap belt. Even with a "Y" harness the added benefit of an airbag is much less. With a five- or six-point harness and a helmet, the airbag is pretty much redundant. It probably would reduce the risk of head injury when you're not wearing a helmet, IF the system is designed for your installation. Airbags aren't generic. The whole system, including the triggering mechanism, needs to be designed for the specific installation to be effective. Tedd McHenry Surrey, BC -6 wings DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 01:39:00 PM PST US From: Scott Bilinski Subject: Re: RV-List: RV's and Mexico --> RV-List message posted by: Scott Bilinski Just found this on EAA chapter 14 web site. The saga of Mike Black's flight to Cabo in the Avid continues: Bob,sorry it took a week to get back to you,but I need some obvious time to regroup. I did recover my airplane and I'm in process of fixing it. Well after the police figured out that I was traveling in a plane and not in a car wreck as they originally assumed, I was taken to a store where I quickly downed a gallon of water. The police were very insistent of me going to the hospital,but I was very firm in my decision to return to Cabo San Lucas as quickly as possible to pick up my truck and trailer and begin planning my recovery process. Thanks to the very helpful boys in blue,I was dropped at the bus station at 11:15 p.m. to my now changing luck,45 mins. before the last bus to Cabo was to leave. It was a scheduled 8 hr. bus ride and I found it very hard to sleep knowing how dangerous the road is and the speed in which we driving. Tijauna taxi's have nothing on this guy I kept thinking. I finally arrived in Cabo at about 10:30 a.m. or so the next day. All I could think about is how I was going to drive that far without sleeping. Well the decision was made. I needed rest and there was no way around it! After reassuring everyone that I was going to be alright I finally made it to sleep around 4:00 in the afternoon and slept well indeed. By noon the next day I was on my way with my girlfriend and her daughter for the campground an hour or so south of the area where the police found me. We arrived there shortly before 8 p.m. and I quickly scouted around for someone who needed some work. I met a Mexican guy named Joel (ho-el)who seemed up to the task and we agreed on a dollar amount and off we went. The dessert road that I walked out on was very tough on the truck and trailer. At times we were traveling slower that a slow walk. About a half mile from the "Bad Landing Area", we were greeted by the military and several police.They were real adamant about us turning around and trying again in the morning. One of the guys kept saying that there was nothing left.He said a lot of things had been stolen. I could tell be his nervous actions something was up! After more pleading thy let us pass,but offered no help. At about midnight we were looking at the mess. Someone had moved it causing more damage and all of my personal items were gone except for the ones I squeezed into my backpack. My time has run out again on this computer,but I will keep you updated on the repair process. MIKE Scott Bilinski Eng dept 305 Phone (858) 657-2536 Pager (858) 502-5190 ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 01:58:39 PM PST US From: Kevin Horton Subject: Re: RV-List: Safety crazy in canada --> RV-List message posted by: Kevin Horton At 17:33 +0000 21/7/03, you wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "michael michael" > > >I found a site on the net. www.amsafe.com They are working on an airbag that >fits in your shoulder belt. The sales staff informed me they had sold over >1000 units to the airlines over the last year & that theyse belts are in the >zenair 2000. They have not had a single non-impact inflation to date. > >it should be certified to be used in general aviation this September. > >does anyone else have any info on this or know of RVers or other kitplanes >with theyse installed > > >Michael >Safety crazy toronto My understanding is that this system is not yet approved in the Zenair 2000, although it is possible that this approval has happened recently and I haven't heard about it yet. My last involvement was a couple of months ago - we asked a bunch of questions about the effect of an undesired deployment of the bag, and they were still trying to figure out the answers. Things to think about: Yes, such a system might help reduce injuries in an accident where the crash forces happened to be in the right direction. But, the system is designed so only a single input is required to cause it to deploy. Thus it is quite possible that a wiring fault or g-sensor failure or other fault could cause the system to deploy when it should not. Will the deployment of the bag push forward on the controls? If so, you can easily picture scenarios where an unwanted deployment could cause an accident (low altitude, or at high speed). So it is quite possible that the addition of such a system could in fact reduce the level of safety. -- Kevin Horton RV-8 (finishing kit) Ottawa, Canada http://go.phpwebhosting.com/~khorton/rv8/ ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 02:16:00 PM PST US From: "D. Jones" Subject: RV-List: Dynon- External Magnetic Sensor --> RV-List message posted by: "D. Jones" List: Those that are using the Dynon... Are you using the external magnetic sensor? It's one of those things that if I need it, I'd rather deal with it now than later but if it works well without the remote then all the better. Thanks, Doug -7A.. Finish, electric, panel, baffling...busy.. wanting to fly (: __________________________________ ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 02:45:00 PM PST US From: " bert murillo" Subject: Re:RV-List: Reply to Whom? --> RV-List message posted by: " bert murillo" Just curious why, if his e-mail address is listed, why would not, the message find his way direct to that w-mail address. It does not say rv-list... Bert Sign up for Internet Service under $10 dollars a month, at http://isp.BlueLight.com ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 03:06:23 PM PST US From: "Paul Besing" Subject: Re: RV-List: Doug Reeves "Van's Air Force" web site --> RV-List message posted by: "Paul Besing" It's up right now. Paul Besing RV-6A Sold (Waiting on the RV-10) http://www.lacodeworks.com/besing Kitlog Pro Builder's Log Software http://www.kitlog.com do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "John" Subject: RV-List: Doug Reeves "Van's Air Force" web site > --> RV-List message posted by: "John" > > Doug's site now says it is no longer available. Does anyone know what > happened? > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 03:09:55 PM PST US From: "John" Subject: RV-List: Fw: Doug Reeves' VAFWWW site --> RV-List message posted by: "John" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug Reeves" Subject: Doug Reeves' VAFWWW site > Hi. > > Saw your RV-List post. My ISP is changing over to faster machines and my > URL (http://www.metronet.com/~dreeves/vaf.htm) has changed to > http://new.metronet.com/~dreeves/vaf.htm. You simply change the 'www' to > 'new' > > I've updated the changes to network solutions to have the domain names I own > redirect to the new site, but this may take up to 72 hours. These are the > URLs affected: > www.vansairforce.net > www.vansaircraft.net > > Long story short..... go to http://new.metronet.com/~dreeves/vaf.htm to get > to the site. It is very much alive. In a day or so www.vansairforce.net > and www.vansaircraft.net will take you to the correct site also. > > If you could forward this to the RV-List I'd appreciate it. > > Sorry for the problems, but the site should be a little quicker shortly. > > Best, > Doug Reeves > www . VansAirForce . NET > > _________________________________________________________________ > ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 03:48:06 PM PST US From: "Dan Checkoway" Subject: Re: RV-List: Dynon- External Magnetic Sensor --> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" Yep, I'm planning and wiring for it. I figure it'll be the most reliable way to have a good, accurate compass reading. Dynon said they'd probably be ready to ship the compass units in "mid July," but we're sort of there already and no sign of it. But the wiring harness is trivial to run for it...just four wires in the circuit, and Dynon said that using a 3-conductor shielded wire with ground running through the shield would be fine -- that's what I did. )_( Dan RV-7 N714D http://www.rvproject.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "D. Jones" Subject: RV-List: Dynon- External Magnetic Sensor > --> RV-List message posted by: "D. Jones" > > List: Those that are using the Dynon... Are you using > the external magnetic sensor? It's one of those > things that if I need it, I'd rather deal with it now > than later but if it works well without the remote > then all the better. > > Thanks, > Doug -7A.. Finish, electric, panel, baffling...busy.. > wanting to fly (: > > __________________________________ > > ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 03:51:13 PM PST US Subject: RV-List: NACA ducts From: smoothweasel@juno.com --> RV-List message posted by: smoothweasel@juno.com Does anyone know if it makes a difference where NACA duct is installed on a -4 to let the most fresh air in? I have heard that some places are more desirable than others. Sorry if there is something on this in the archives on this. I don't have Internet available here, only email. Do not archive Joel Graber -4 The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 04:12:37 PM PST US From: "Alex Peterson" Subject: RE: RV-List: RV's and Mexico --> RV-List message posted by: "Alex Peterson" I wouldn't drive my car into Mexico. Just my opinion. Read Jimmy Buffet's book about flying the Caribbean for some real stories. Alex Peterson Maple Grove, MN RV6-A N66AP 329 hours www.usfamily.net/web/alexpeterson Do not archive ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 04:44:47 PM PST US From: "Dan Checkoway" Subject: RV-List: AFP w/horizontal induction --> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" If anybody out there has installed Airflow Performance injection on an IO-360 with horizontal induction, please let me know. I'm having quite a bit of trouble visualizing the control cable setup! AFP just told me they haven't seen one installed on a horizontal induction engine yet. I was, um...surprised to hear that. Surely I can't be the first! The issue I'm having is that even if I move the throttle arm to the right side (FM-200), the action is reversed, and the sump itself gets in the way of doing anything useful with it. The mixture is a whole 'nuther issue just like that, where I'm at a loss as to how I'm going to rig up the control for it. Any help is much appreciated. )_( Dan RV-7 N714D http://www.rvproject.com ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 05:57:12 PM PST US From: "Craig Hiers" Subject: Re: RV-List: RV's and Mexico --> RV-List message posted by: "Craig Hiers" I agree, I've been to some remote spots in Baja fishing and you do not want to leave anything unattended ( cars, airplanes, luggage etc). I was told by several locals that the local constable is the one you have to worry about the most. If you have a mechanial problem and have to leave it, you won't find much when you get back. Punta Pescadero might be the only exception, as the runway is right at the hotel. Craig Hiers Moultrie,GA. > I wouldn't drive my car into Mexico. Just my opinion. Read Jimmy > Buffet's book about flying the Caribbean for some real stories. > > Alex Peterson > Maple Grove, MN > RV6-A N66AP 329 hours > www.usfamily.net/web/alexpeterson > Do not archive > > ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 07:29:55 PM PST US From: "Bob n' Lu Olds" Subject: RV-List: NACA Ducts --> RV-List message posted by: "Bob n' Lu Olds" In our first RV-4 I put two NACA ducts in the right canopy skirt,one forward and one aft. They gave very little fresh air to the front seat and were so noisy I had to plug them to use the radio. I didn't make the same mistake in our present RV-4. I use an intake from the front of the engine on the horizontzl baffle, with only a 1" hose to feed into a 2" cut-off valve box on the firewall. This gives enough fresh air for 95 degree WX in Arkansas. Of course I climb out to 4-5 K feet for cooler air. Good luck, Bob Olds RV-4 , N1191X Charleston,Arlansas ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 08:00:39 PM PST US From: Charlie & Tupper England Subject: Re: RV-List: NACA Ducts --> RV-List message posted by: Charlie & Tupper England Bob n' Lu Olds wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "Bob n' Lu Olds" > >In our first RV-4 I put two NACA ducts in the right canopy skirt,one forward and one aft. They gave very little fresh air to the front seat and were so noisy I had to plug them to use the radio. >I didn't make the same mistake in our present RV-4. I use an intake from the front of the engine on the horizontzl baffle, with only a 1" hose to feed into a 2" cut-off valve box on the firewall. This gives enough fresh air for 95 degree WX in Arkansas. Of course I climb out to 4-5 K feet for cooler air. >Good luck, >Bob Olds RV-4 , N1191X >Charleston,Arlansas > I can confirm the evaluation of canopy skirt naca vents. Noise level is about like an open cockpit biplane. Maybe worse. Charlie ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 08:38:11 PM PST US From: "C. Rabaut" , , , Subject: RV-List: I have an O-320 D1A, 200 hours TTSN, asking $16k --> RV-List message posted by: "C. Rabaut" Hi Guys & Gals, I've got a nice Lycoming O-320 D1A, 200 hours TTSN (total time since new), with factory carb, mags, and more... asking $16-k to a good home, I'm located in Coalinga California (middle of the state), I can't seem to get anyone in this state, everyone who's interested is from "out-of-state". I can deliver within reason. Give me a call or drop me an email if interested. Thanks, Chuck (559) 974-6733 ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 08:44:42 PM PST US From: "Rick Fogerson" Subject: Re: RV-List: AFP w/horizontal induction --> RV-List message posted by: "Rick Fogerson" Hi Dan, I'm installing an AFP horizontal induction on an 0320 and I assume the situation is similar to yours. Throttle - I am using a throttle quadrant so I need to have the throttle lever on the F.I. move aft for full throttle. My throttle lever is on the left and pointed up which gives me the correct movement. The problem though, full movement of the long lever hole is 2 7/16 inches and of the short lever hole is 1 13/16 inches. A hole half way in between would exactly match the full range of the throttle cable which is 2 2/16 inches. Don Riviera recommended drilling a third hole in the lever in between the two existing and shortening the lever for clearance with the sump. I probably will do that when I convince myself the lever won't be overly weakened. Mixture - I wanted the mixture lever on the left side of the FI and to point up to for better clearance from the cowl at the bottom. However, forward movement of the cockpit mixture knob caused aft movement of the mixture lever which was idle cut-off . This is non standard so I sent the unit back to AFP to reverse the action of the mixture lever. With the above lever corrections made and the quadrant on the left, my throttle and mixture cables will go forward high enough to miss my feet and then curve down and through the firewall at about a 45 degree angle and then guadually curve up to align with the respective levers in a horizontal orientation. Just need to keep the radius of the cable bends guadual and use eyeball bulkhead fittings that allow for firewall penetration at up to 50 degrees off of perpendicular. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Checkoway" Subject: RV-List: AFP w/horizontal induction > --> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" > > If anybody out there has installed Airflow Performance injection on an > IO-360 with horizontal induction, please let me know. I'm having quite a > bit of trouble visualizing the control cable setup! AFP just told me they > haven't seen one installed on a horizontal induction engine yet. I was, > um...surprised to hear that. Surely I can't be the first! > > The issue I'm having is that even if I move the throttle arm to the right > side (FM-200), the action is reversed, and the sump itself gets in the way > of doing anything useful with it. > > The mixture is a whole 'nuther issue just like that, where I'm at a loss as > to how I'm going to rig up the control for it. > > Any help is much appreciated. > > )_( Dan > RV-7 N714D > http://www.rvproject.com > > ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 08:51:31 PM PST US From: N223RV@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: checkered pattern --> RV-List message posted by: N223RV@aol.com Seeing I just finished painting my RV-4 last weekend, including the checkerboard tail last Saturday, I felt inclined to chime in. I ended up masking and painting the checkers, and they turned out awesome! Mine is red and black. I painted the red base coat first. I used 4" checkers (really nice size on a RV-4, not too big, not too small). I used fine line tape and masked off every other vertical row. Then I used masking tape to cover rest. It only took about 1 hour to mask. I sprayed the black checkers and let it dry for about 48 hours. Then I removed all the masking and masked every other vertical row. I also scuff sanded each square and cleaned real good with laquer thinner before spraying the checkers. I know it sounds like a lot of work, but it really turned out nice. -Mike Kraus RV-4, finally painted! ________________________________ Message 31 ____________________________________ Time: 08:55:35 PM PST US From: "Rick Fogerson" Subject: RV-List: Fw: Metal lock nuts for 5/16 X 18 carb studs --> RV-List message posted by: "Rick Fogerson" ----- Original Message ----- From: Rick Fogerson Subject: Metal lock nuts for 5/16 X 18 carb studs Hi Listers Does anyone know of a source for either all metal lock nuts or drilled nuts with 5/16 X 18 threads for the carb studs on the bottom of the engine. I would prefer either one to regular nuts with locktite or jam nuts. thanks, Rick Fogerson RV3 finish Boise, ID ________________________________ Message 32 ____________________________________ Time: 09:04:07 PM PST US From: N223RV@aol.com Subject: RV-List: KX155 Squelch Question --> RV-List message posted by: N223RV@aol.com I installed some electronics in my airplane, and it now appears that it is causing some interference in my radio. In particular it seems to act just like the squelch needs to be adjusted on the radio, although I cannot find any squelch adjustment. I have King KX-155, it has a pull to test (volume knob), but that does not adjust the squelch. When I transmit or the tower calls out, the radio is clear and fine, but when there is no transmissions, there is a ton of 'white noise' or static. The noise is exactly the same sound and loudness as when I pull to test on the volume knob. It appears to work fine on some frequencies, but not on all frequencies. I have adjusted the squelch on the intercom, but it just appears to set the level for the voice activation on the mic, not on the radio. To me it seems like I need to adjust the squelch. Is that possible on a KX155, I have an older radio that is out of warranty so I am not afraid to open it up if there is a potentiometer or some way to adjust it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Mike Kraus RV-4, flying and now painted! ________________________________ Message 33 ____________________________________ Time: 09:10:44 PM PST US From: "Dan Checkoway" Subject: RV-List: SoCal Wing July 2003 Newsletter --> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" On behalf of Linas Danilevicius, RV-7A builder extraordinaire and the editor/producer of the SoCal Wing's now-monthly Newsletter, I want to post the link to the newsletter for anybody and everybody to check it out. Linas does a fantastic job putting this together. http://www.rvproject.com/SoCalNewsletters/July2003.pdf In case you're interested, earlier newsletters (there's only one from June at this point) are also available here: http://www.rvproject.com/SoCalNewsletters/ )_( Dan RV-7 N714D http://www.rvproject.com ________________________________ Message 34 ____________________________________ Time: 11:28:00 PM PST US From: "Dan Checkoway" Subject: RV-List: right brake line across engine mount (taildragger) --> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" Taildraggers: I'm running the brake lines from the AN fittings at the firewall down to the brake cylinders. Got the left side done no problem. The right side is leaving me with a few choices, though, specifically how to route the aluminum tubing along/through the bottom of the engine mount. Is there a standard way of doing this, i.e. always route the right brake line in front of the bottom lateral tube (in front so the tubing can be removed in one piece without bending), use Adel clamps -or- electrical tape & 1/4" tubing for protection, etc.? Just curious if anybody has a photo or a description of their right brake line installation. Thanks in advance, )_( Dan RV-7 N714D http://www.rvproject.com