RV-List Digest Archive

Mon 07/28/03


Total Messages Posted: 18



Today's Message Index:
----------------------
 
     1. 08:44 AM - Re: UPSAT Buyout by Garmin (DJB6A@cs.com)
     2. 09:55 AM - Re: UPSAT Buyout by Garmin (Michael McGee)
     3. 02:59 PM - Re: UPSAT Buyout by Garmin (Jim Sears)
     4. 03:40 PM - Re: UPSAT Buyout by Garmin (Ed Anderson)
     5. 04:16 PM - Re: UPSAT Buyout by Garmin (Paul Besing)
     6. 04:24 PM - Re: Seats (bert murillo)
     7. 05:18 PM - Re: UPSAT Buyout by Garmin (Dana Overall)
     8. 06:52 PM - Comm Question (Edward Christian)
     9. 07:22 PM - Trim tab bends (David Taylor)
    10. 07:50 PM - Re: Comm Question (Alex Peterson)
    11. 08:16 PM - Re: Trim tab bends (Steven Eberhart)
    12. 08:16 PM - Re: Trim tab bends (RVator)
    13. 08:52 PM - Re: Comm Question (R. Perry McConnell)
    14. 09:53 PM - Re: Comm Question (R. Perry McConnell)
    15. 10:11 PM - Re: Comm Question (Rquinn1@aol.com)
    16. 10:20 PM - Re: Comm Question (Stein Bruch)
    17. 10:25 PM - Re: Trim tab bends (Karie Daniel)
    18. 11:35 PM - Re: Trim tab bends (James Jula)
 
 
 


Message 1


  • NEXT
  • Skip to NEXT Message
  • LIST
  • Reply to LIST Regarding this Message
  • SENDER
  • Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message
    Time: 08:44:25 AM PST US
    From: DJB6A@cs.com
    Subject: Re: UPSAT Buyout by Garmin
    --> RV-List message posted by: DJB6A@cs.com Interesting? More like, very scary! Been away and just saw the news this morning. I should receive my wired UPSAT package this week. SL15M, CNX80, SL60 & SL70R Hope I don't end up with very expensive ballast! Dave Burnham RV6A wiring


    Message 2


  • INDEX
  • Back to Main INDEX
  • PREVIOUS
  • Skip to PREVIOUS Message
  • NEXT
  • Skip to NEXT Message
  • LIST
  • Reply to LIST Regarding this Message
  • SENDER
  • Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message
    Time: 09:55:39 AM PST US
    From: Michael McGee <jmpcrftr@teleport.com>
    Subject: Re: UPSAT Buyout by Garmin
    --> RV-List message posted by: Michael McGee <jmpcrftr@teleport.com> What I'm hoping is that the most home builder friendly warranty policy of UPSAT doesn't go away. Garmin follows suit with other avionics manufacturers in that the warranty starts with the date of purchase. UPSAT's warranty starts with the installation or first flight. This is my understanding of the situation, someone feel free to correct me if I'm off base on this. Mike Mike McGee, RV-4 N996RV, O320-E2G, Hillsboro, OR, 13B in gestation mode RV-9A Empennage At 11:36 2003-07-28 -0400, you wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: DJB6A@cs.com > >Interesting? More like, very scary! Been away and just saw the news this >morning. I should receive my wired UPSAT package this week. SL15M, CNX80, >SL60 & >SL70R > >Hope I don't end up with very expensive ballast! > >Dave Burnham >RV6A >wiring


    Message 3


  • INDEX
  • Back to Main INDEX
  • PREVIOUS
  • Skip to PREVIOUS Message
  • NEXT
  • Skip to NEXT Message
  • LIST
  • Reply to LIST Regarding this Message
  • SENDER
  • Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message
    Time: 02:59:24 PM PST US
    From: "Jim Sears" <sears@searnet.com>
    Subject: Re: UPSAT Buyout by Garmin
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Jim Sears" <sears@searnet.com> > What I'm hoping is that the most home builder friendly warranty policy of > UPSAT doesn't go away. Garmin follows suit with other avionics > manufacturers in that the warranty starts with the date of > purchase. UPSAT's warranty starts with the installation or first > flight. This is my understanding of the situation, someone feel free to > correct me if I'm off base on this. > What we need to start worrying about is whether or not UPSAT goes away. The warranty won't be worth diddly if UPSAT disappears. Ask those who have Terra equipment what they've gone through since it was bought and put out of business. I really liked their stuff and would have bought some of it had I not been lucky enough to learn about their demise before I needed mine. I have a UPSAT GPS/com, have had Apollo Lorans, and really like their equipment. I'd really hate to see it disappear and give me one less choice of equipment to buy. I can assure you, it won't make me chose Garmin. I don't care for it, actually. Sorry to those of you who almost worship your Garmin stuff. I just happen to like my UPSAT stuff and would buy more of it for future projects, if it were around. Hopefully, I'll be able to get it via the used market, if nothing else. Of course, I'm talking prematurely; but, I can't help remembering Terra. It was a good little company that dealt mostly with us homebuilders. Of course, there's always King equipment and others I can pick from. BTW, the UPSAT and King equipment I got for my RV came with installation manuals. The Garmin GPS/com that a friend got for his RV didn't. He had to download it from a website or pay for it. Knowing what he paid for his unit, I considered that pretty darned cheap of Garmin. It makes me wonder where else they've cut costs at our expense. Hopefully, you other Garmin customers did get your installation manuals. Jim Sears in KY RV-6A N198JS EAA Tech Counselor do not archive


    Message 4


  • INDEX
  • Back to Main INDEX
  • PREVIOUS
  • Skip to PREVIOUS Message
  • NEXT
  • Skip to NEXT Message
  • LIST
  • Reply to LIST Regarding this Message
  • SENDER
  • Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message
    Time: 03:40:31 PM PST US
    From: "Ed Anderson" <eanderson@carolina.rr.com>
    Subject: Re: UPSAT Buyout by Garmin
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Ed Anderson" <eanderson@carolina.rr.com> SNIP . Of course, I'm talking prematurely; but, I can't help remembering Terra. It was a good little company that dealt mostly with us homebuilders. Of course, there's always King equipment and others I can pick from. > > BTW, the UPSAT and King equipment I got for my RV came with installation manuals. The Garmin GPS/com that a friend got for his RV didn't. He had to download it from a website or pay for it. Knowing what he paid for his unit, I considered that pretty darned cheap of Garmin. It makes me wonder where else they've cut costs at our expense. Hopefully, you other Garmin customers did get your installation manuals. > > Jim Sears in KY > RV-6A N198JS > EAA Tech Counselor > do not archive Right On! I fly with Terra Radio, Nav, beacon rcvr and transponder. Should a problem arise, I hate to think about trying to get them fixed. Support was intially pretty good after Trimble deep sixed the Terra equipment line, but has steadily dwindled to where it is very difficult to find repair support. Can't blame the repair shops, who wants to maintain the equipment and documentation for a dead and dying set of avonics. Ed Anderson RV-6A N494BW Matthews, NC


    Message 5


  • INDEX
  • Back to Main INDEX
  • PREVIOUS
  • Skip to PREVIOUS Message
  • NEXT
  • Skip to NEXT Message
  • LIST
  • Reply to LIST Regarding this Message
  • SENDER
  • Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message
    Time: 04:16:34 PM PST US
    From: "Paul Besing" <azpilot@extremezone.com>
    Subject: Re: UPSAT Buyout by Garmin
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Paul Besing" <azpilot@extremezone.com> Strange. I had a Garmin GNC250XL in my RV and loved it. It came with very detailed manuals, and were pretty flexible about the warranty coverage in regards to home installation by me. You milage may vary, I guess. The best Comm I have ever used, and the GPS was flawless. 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 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Sears" <sears@searnet.com> Subject: Re: RV-List: UPSAT Buyout by Garmin > --> RV-List message posted by: "Jim Sears" <sears@searnet.com> > > > What I'm hoping is that the most home builder friendly warranty policy of > > UPSAT doesn't go away. Garmin follows suit with other avionics > > manufacturers in that the warranty starts with the date of > > purchase. UPSAT's warranty starts with the installation or first > > flight. This is my understanding of the situation, someone feel free to > > correct me if I'm off base on this. > > > > What we need to start worrying about is whether or not UPSAT goes away. The warranty won't be worth diddly if UPSAT disappears. Ask those who have Terra equipment what they've gone through since it was bought and put out of business. > I really liked their stuff and would have bought some of it had I not been lucky enough to learn about their demise before I needed mine. I have a UPSAT GPS/com, have had Apollo Lorans, and really like their equipment. I'd really hate to see it disappear and give me one less choice of equipment to buy. I can assure you, it won't make me chose Garmin. I don't care for it, actually. Sorry to those of you who almost worship your Garmin stuff. I just happen to like my UPSAT stuff and would buy more of it for future projects, if it were around. Hopefully, I'll be able to get it via the used market, if nothing else. Of course, I'm talking prematurely; but, I can't help remembering Terra. It was a good little company that dealt mostly with us homebuilders. Of course, there's always King equipment and others I can pick from. > > BTW, the UPSAT and King equipment I got for my RV came with installation manuals. The Garmin GPS/com that a friend got for his RV didn't. He had to download it from a website or pay for it. Knowing what he paid for his unit, I considered that pretty darned cheap of Garmin. It makes me wonder where else they've cut costs at our expense. Hopefully, you other Garmin customers did get your installation manuals. > > Jim Sears in KY > RV-6A N198JS > EAA Tech Counselor > do not archive > >


    Message 6


  • INDEX
  • Back to Main INDEX
  • PREVIOUS
  • Skip to PREVIOUS Message
  • NEXT
  • Skip to NEXT Message
  • LIST
  • Reply to LIST Regarding this Message
  • SENDER
  • Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message
    Time: 04:24:45 PM PST US
    From: " bert murillo" <bert6@mybluelight.com>
    Subject: Seats
    --> RV-List message posted by: " bert murillo" <bert6@mybluelight.com> Kelley: I just saw your e mail..I don't have seats yet on my rv6, waiting for them..(.you said Van's have now seats?) Bert rv6a Do Not archive Sign up for Internet Service under $10 dollars a month, at http://isp.BlueLight.com


    Message 7


  • INDEX
  • Back to Main INDEX
  • PREVIOUS
  • Skip to PREVIOUS Message
  • NEXT
  • Skip to NEXT Message
  • LIST
  • Reply to LIST Regarding this Message
  • SENDER
  • Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message
    Time: 05:18:54 PM PST US
    From: "Dana Overall" <bo124rs@hotmail.com>
    Subject: Re: UPSAT Buyout by Garmin
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Dana Overall" <bo124rs@hotmail.com> Strange. I had a Garmin GNC250XL in my RV and loved it. It came with very >detailed manuals, and were pretty flexible about the warranty coverage in >regards to home installation by me That's kinda been my experience with them. I have a 300XL GPS/COM in my Bonanza and am looking at my 430 sitting here in the box for the RV. I love the com and haven't had the first problem with the GPS either. I'm putting a Garmin 327 transponder in the RV based on my experience with them. It may just be luck on my part but I don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Garmin been berry, berry good to me:-) Course I know Jim has been busy with his head stuck inside a recently flown 9, he may still be a little dizzy from the experience;) Off to Oshkosh to spend the rest of this avionics money!! Dana Overall Richmond, KY RV-7 slider/fuselage Finish kit ordered!! Buying Instruments http://rvflying.tripod.com do not archive


    Message 8


  • INDEX
  • Back to Main INDEX
  • PREVIOUS
  • Skip to PREVIOUS Message
  • NEXT
  • Skip to NEXT Message
  • LIST
  • Reply to LIST Regarding this Message
  • SENDER
  • Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message
    Time: 06:52:42 PM PST US
    Subject: Comm Question
    From: Edward Christian <edchristian@knology.net>
    --> RV-List message posted by: Edward Christian <edchristian@knology.net> I have a RV-6 purchased from builder who lost medical. Only have 10 hrs on it. Initially, it had a KING KX-125 Comm/NAV. The NAV worked fine but the Comm would only receive but no transmission. I was planning on changing radios anyway so I thought maybe it was the radio. Installed a GARMIN 300 Comm/GPS. GPS works fine but the Comm is having the same problem. I did note that on both radios, when you PTT, I did get a TX symbol in the radio itself. I checked Comm antenna with meter OK. I suspect there could be a problem with the push-to-talk button or headset jacks. Anybody out there with any advice on how to trouble shoot this would be much appreciated! Ed ___________________ edchristian@knology.net ___________________


    Message 9


  • INDEX
  • Back to Main INDEX
  • PREVIOUS
  • Skip to PREVIOUS Message
  • NEXT
  • Skip to NEXT Message
  • LIST
  • Reply to LIST Regarding this Message
  • SENDER
  • Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message
    Time: 07:22:15 PM PST US
    From: "David Taylor" <rv7@cox.net>
    Subject: Trim tab bends
    --> RV-List message posted by: "David Taylor" <rv7@cox.net> Does anyone have an easy method for bending the trim tab skins? I've messed up 2 so far and the 3rd is on order. I prefer to make the bends and not make ribs. I used the method from the Orndorff empennage video which is to use a v-jig and a wedge but the wedge moves inside the skin making a bow in the bend. Any detailed pics are appreciated. -David Taylor Warner Robins, GA Empennage/Wings N207DT reserved


    Message 10


  • INDEX
  • Back to Main INDEX
  • PREVIOUS
  • Skip to PREVIOUS Message
  • NEXT
  • Skip to NEXT Message
  • LIST
  • Reply to LIST Regarding this Message
  • SENDER
  • Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message
    Time: 07:50:07 PM PST US
    From: "Alex Peterson" <alexpeterson@usjet.net>
    Subject: Comm Question
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Alex Peterson" <alexpeterson@usjet.net> How did you check the comm antenna? Is it grounded well? How about the coax lines/connectors? Alex Peterson Maple Grove, MN RV6-A N66AP 329 hours www.usfamily.net/web/alexpeterson > Installed a GARMIN 300 Comm/GPS. GPS works fine but the Comm > is having the same problem. I did note that on both radios, > when you PTT, I did > get a TX symbol > in the radio itself. I checked Comm antenna with meter OK. I suspect > there could be a problem with > the push-to-talk button or headset jacks. > > Anybody out there with any advice on how to trouble shoot > this would be > much appreciated! > > Ed


    Message 11


  • INDEX
  • Back to Main INDEX
  • PREVIOUS
  • Skip to PREVIOUS Message
  • NEXT
  • Skip to NEXT Message
  • LIST
  • Reply to LIST Regarding this Message
  • SENDER
  • Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message
    Time: 08:16:39 PM PST US
    From: Steven Eberhart <newtech@newtech.com>
    Subject: Re: Trim tab bends
    --> RV-List message posted by: Steven Eberhart <newtech@newtech.com> About the time I did mine, there was a thread about it on this list. I ended up taking one of the suggestions and didn't even try to bend the tabs. Cut them off and made up separate end ribs and riveted them in like we do for all of the control surfaces. Worked perfectly and looks much better than the rather cheap looking tabs (IMHO) Steve Eberhart RV-7A - just finished riveting the bottom skins on the first wing panel. N14SE reserved David Taylor wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: "David Taylor" <rv7@cox.net> > > Does anyone have an easy method for bending the trim tab skins? I've messed up 2 so far and the 3rd is on order. I prefer to make the bends and not make ribs. I used the method from the Orndorff empennage video which is to use a v-jig and a wedge but the wedge moves inside the skin making a bow in the bend. Any detailed pics are appreciated. > > -David Taylor > Warner Robins, GA > Empennage/Wings N207DT reserved > > > > > > >


    Message 12


  • INDEX
  • Back to Main INDEX
  • PREVIOUS
  • Skip to PREVIOUS Message
  • NEXT
  • Skip to NEXT Message
  • LIST
  • Reply to LIST Regarding this Message
  • SENDER
  • Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message
    Time: 08:16:46 PM PST US
    From: "RVator" <rv7a@cox.net>
    Subject: Re: Trim tab bends
    --> RV-List message posted by: "RVator" <rv7a@cox.net> On my second set I started the bends with the hand seamers. They came out ok. But if it even looked like it wasn't going to work I was going to the rib approach. Have seen some in this area with ribs and personally feel it makes a better looking installation. Jim Thorne 7A-QB CHD ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Taylor" <rv7@cox.net> Subject: RV-List: Trim tab bends > --> RV-List message posted by: "David Taylor" <rv7@cox.net> > > Does anyone have an easy method for bending the trim tab skins? I've messed up 2 so far and the 3rd is on order. I prefer to make the bends and not make ribs. I used the method from the Orndorff empennage video which is to use a v-jig and a wedge but the wedge moves inside the skin making a bow in the bend. Any detailed pics are appreciated. > > -David Taylor > Warner Robins, GA > Empennage/Wings N207DT reserved > >


    Message 13


  • INDEX
  • Back to Main INDEX
  • PREVIOUS
  • Skip to PREVIOUS Message
  • NEXT
  • Skip to NEXT Message
  • LIST
  • Reply to LIST Regarding this Message
  • SENDER
  • Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message
    Time: 08:52:23 PM PST US
    From: "R. Perry McConnell" <rpm@rpmpc.com>
    Subject: Re: Comm Question
    --> RV-List message posted by: "R. Perry McConnell" <rpm@rpmpc.com> If PTT lights the TX, then the circuit telling the radio to transmit is ok. Possible bad connections / broken wires / or dead circuits: #1) Mike to radio #2) Radio transmit circuit #3) Radio to antenna #4) Dead antenna If you've got the same symptom on two radios, #2 is (probably!) eliminated. (there is a very small, but positive & non-zero-probability that the transmit circuits for both radios were dead, leaving you with the same symptom for two different radios) If you can receive, the antenna's not dead, and the radio to antenna connection should check ok. Most probable -- check the hot & ground connections from your jack to your radio input & frame ground. Don't just try to put a meter on them. Pull them, clean them (if possible) (move them back & forth otherwise) & tighten 'em down good. Second most probable -- try another headset to make sure that the mic connections in the headset to the jack plug haven't gone south. Hope this helps, Perry Edward Christian wrote: >Initially, it had a KING KX-125 Comm/NAV. >The NAV worked fine but the Comm would only receive but no transmission. >. . .Installed a GARMIN 300 Comm/GPS. . . .the Comm is having > >the same problem. I did note that on both radios, when you PTT, I did >get a TX symbol in the radio itself.. . . > > >Anybody out there with any advice on how to trouble shoot this would be much appreciated! > >Ed > > >


    Message 14


  • INDEX
  • Back to Main INDEX
  • PREVIOUS
  • Skip to PREVIOUS Message
  • NEXT
  • Skip to NEXT Message
  • LIST
  • Reply to LIST Regarding this Message
  • SENDER
  • Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message
    Time: 09:53:41 PM PST US
    From: "R. Perry McConnell" <rpm@rpmpc.com>
    Subject: Re: Comm Question
    --> RV-List message posted by: "R. Perry McConnell" <rpm@rpmpc.com> Oh, yeah, & (duh! like I'm too dense to mention the obvious) make sure all your mic (hot) to ground impedences between you and the radio (headset, wires, jack, radio connector) are clean. As in infiinity. Bent contacts causing a short on the mic jack could cause the problem you're describing. Perry R. Perry McConnell wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "R. Perry McConnell" <rpm@rpmpc.com> > >If PTT lights the TX, then the circuit telling the radio to transmit is ok. >Possible bad connections / broken wires / or dead circuits: >#1) Mike to radio >#2) Radio transmit circuit >#3) Radio to antenna >#4) Dead antenna > > > >


    Message 15


  • INDEX
  • Back to Main INDEX
  • PREVIOUS
  • Skip to PREVIOUS Message
  • NEXT
  • Skip to NEXT Message
  • LIST
  • Reply to LIST Regarding this Message
  • SENDER
  • Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message
    Time: 10:11:00 PM PST US
    From: Rquinn1@aol.com
    Subject: Re: Comm Question
    --> RV-List message posted by: Rquinn1@aol.com Do you have an intercom system. If so your audio goes thru the intercom to both head sets. You may check the wiring in the audio part of the intercom. (if you have one) Rollie & Rod RV6A


    Message 16


  • INDEX
  • Back to Main INDEX
  • PREVIOUS
  • Skip to PREVIOUS Message
  • NEXT
  • Skip to NEXT Message
  • LIST
  • Reply to LIST Regarding this Message
  • SENDER
  • Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message
    Time: 10:20:48 PM PST US
    From: "Stein Bruch" <stein@steinair.com>
    Subject: Comm Question
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Stein Bruch" <stein@steinair.com> Hi Ed, Having just finished wiring up my 2nd RV panel, and just doing the COMM/CD Player/Intercom/PTT/Jacks today, it's still pretty fresh in my mind. If the PTT yields at "Tx" than obviously that's working OK, however it doesn't mean that the rest of the MIC jack is wired right. I would check to make sure that the MIC jacks are wired correctly. They can do some pretty funky things since the PTT basically uses a ground to switch. If they check out OK, then make sure all the coax connectors are good on the cables. Quite a few times when people are installing BNC connectors, they will be a piece of the shielding touching the conductor-this causes problems too. Take a multi-meter and make absolutely sure that the center conductor is still insulated from the shielding on both ends. If the BNC connectors are the "twist on" and not the crimped type, this is a high suspect area. Last but not least, look at the antenna itself. Is it a whip or wing tip?? I have both in my currently flying -6, and both work, although the whip is FAR superior in both tx and rx. Check the antenna to make sure it has a good ground plane, etc.. Other than that, look for those pesky little gremlins! Good luck, Stein Bruch RV6, N664SB - 130hrs RV6, N4YU - Finishing -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Edward Christian Subject: RV-List: Comm Question --> RV-List message posted by: Edward Christian <edchristian@knology.net> I have a RV-6 purchased from builder who lost medical. Only have 10 hrs on it. Initially, it had a KING KX-125 Comm/NAV. The NAV worked fine but the Comm would only receive but no transmission. I was planning on changing radios anyway so I thought maybe it was the radio. Installed a GARMIN 300 Comm/GPS. GPS works fine but the Comm is having the same problem. I did note that on both radios, when you PTT, I did get a TX symbol in the radio itself. I checked Comm antenna with meter OK. I suspect there could be a problem with the push-to-talk button or headset jacks. Anybody out there with any advice on how to trouble shoot this would be much appreciated! Ed ___________________ edchristian@knology.net ___________________


    Message 17


  • INDEX
  • Back to Main INDEX
  • PREVIOUS
  • Skip to PREVIOUS Message
  • NEXT
  • Skip to NEXT Message
  • LIST
  • Reply to LIST Regarding this Message
  • SENDER
  • Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message
    Time: 10:25:09 PM PST US
    From: "Karie Daniel" <karie4@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: Trim tab bends
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Karie Daniel" <karie4@comcast.net> Just curious, have you bent the tabs on the elevator skin yet? How did those turn out? The reason I ask is because the plans have pictures of a the wedge and some large C clamps holding the skin to the bench. I am in this exact same spot right now and don't want to screw this up since I have so many hours invested in the skin, stiffeners and trim access. Karie Daniel RV-7A QB ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Taylor" <rv7@cox.net> Subject: RV-List: Trim tab bends > --> RV-List message posted by: "David Taylor" <rv7@cox.net> > > Does anyone have an easy method for bending the trim tab skins? I've messed up 2 so far and the 3rd is on order. I prefer to make the bends and not make ribs. I used the method from the Orndorff empennage video which is to use a v-jig and a wedge but the wedge moves inside the skin making a bow in the bend. Any detailed pics are appreciated. > > -David Taylor > Warner Robins, GA > Empennage/Wings N207DT reserved > >


    Message 18


  • INDEX
  • Back to Main INDEX
  • PREVIOUS
  • Skip to PREVIOUS Message
  • NEXT
  • Skip to NEXT Message
  • LIST
  • Reply to LIST Regarding this Message
  • SENDER
  • Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message
    Time: 11:35:28 PM PST US
    From: "James Jula" <jmjula@comcast.net>
    Subject: Trim tab bends
    --> RV-List message posted by: "James Jula" <jmjula@comcast.net> Use the stickiest double sided tape you can find, and install it between the wooden wedges and the skin for both pieces. This helps keep the wedges from shifting. You can also drill a hole through both blocks of wood and insert a drill bit or other to lock the two pieces together on the end that is accessible. Then clamp as well as you can on both ends. Before you get out the hammer, make the bends manually as far as possible with your fingers. Then you can use a piece of wood or medium sized dowel to slowly hammer it into place. Going slow also helps avoid movement of the wedges. It is also a good idea to radius the sides of the wedges to match the inside bend radius of the tab. Best of luck, James -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of David Taylor Subject: RV-List: Trim tab bends --> RV-List message posted by: "David Taylor" <rv7@cox.net> Does anyone have an easy method for bending the trim tab skins? I've messed up 2 so far and the 3rd is on order. I prefer to make the bends and not make ribs. I used the method from the Orndorff empennage video which is to use a v-jig and a wedge but the wedge moves inside the skin making a bow in the bend. Any detailed pics are appreciated. -David Taylor Warner Robins, GA Empennage/Wings N207DT reserved




    Other Matronics Email List Services

  • Post A New Message
  •   rv-list@matronics.com
  • UN/SUBSCRIBE
  •   http://www.matronics.com/subscription
  • List FAQ
  •   http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV-List.htm
  • Full Archive Search Engine
  •   http://www.matronics.com/search
  • 7-Day List Browse
  •   http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv-list
  • Browse RV-List Digests
  •   http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv-list
  • Browse Other Lists
  •   http://www.matronics.com/browse
  • Archive Downloading
  •   http://www.matronics.com/archives
  • Photo Share
  •   http://www.matronics.com/photoshare
  • Other Email Lists
  •   http://www.matronics.com/emaillists
  • Contributions
  •   http://www.matronics.com/contributions

    These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.

    -- Please support this service by making your Contribution today! --