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1. 06:16 AM - Re: Re: RV Aerobatic Speeds (mstewart@qa.butler.com)
2. 07:03 AM - new night vision goggles? (Frazier, Vincent A)
3. 07:10 AM - Locating the EDC-D10 External Digital Compass Module (Jack Lockamy)
4. 07:42 AM - Re: Locating the EDC-D10 External Digital Compass Module (Sam Buchanan)
5. 08:06 AM - Re: Locating the EDC-D10 External Digital Compass Module (Sam Buchanan)
6. 08:25 AM - Re: Locating the EDC-D10 External Digital Compass (Brad Benson)
7. 08:26 AM - Re: Access to bolts to VS to fuse. (bert murillo)
8. 08:40 AM - Re: Access to bolts to VS to fuse. (bert murillo)
9. 09:01 AM - Re: Locating the EDC-D10 External Digital CompassModule (Sam Buchanan)
10. 09:11 AM - Re: Locating the EDC-D10 External Digital Compass (Scott Reichel)
11. 09:41 AM - Re: Locating the EDC-D10 External Digital Compass Module (Dan Checkoway)
12. 11:34 AM - Re: new night vision goggles? (Mike Robertson)
13. 12:17 PM - Re: Locating the EDC-D10 External Digital Compass Module (Doug Rozendaal)
14. 12:29 PM - Re: new night vision goggles? (Aircraft Technical Book Company)
15. 02:24 PM - Re: Dynon experience (owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com)
16. 02:37 PM - RV-6 Flightsoft Aiorcraft file (Tim Bryan)
17. 04:09 PM - Re: new night vision goggles? (Paul Besing)
18. 06:30 PM - Re: RV Aerobatic Speeds (David.vonLinsowe)
19. 07:17 PM - Fw: Where can I easily find AD's on engine, prop, etc. (Dean Pichon)
20. 07:38 PM - Re: Locating the EDC-D10 External Digital Compass Module (Dan Checkoway)
21. 07:49 PM - Re: Fw: Where can I easily find AD's on engine, prop, (Gil Alexander)
22. 08:06 PM - Re: Fw: Where can I easily find AD's on engine, prop, etc. (Ed Perry)
23. 08:16 PM - Access to bolts toVS to fuse (David R. Cook)
24. 10:08 PM - Crimpers, Strippers, Unibits, Etc.. (Stein Bruch)
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| Subject: | Re: RV Aerobatic Speeds |
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--> RV-List message posted by: mstewart@qa.butler.com
I think the warnings issued by Doug and Stein are important. I don't know
Stein personally, but I do know Doug and something has kept him flying for
thousands of hours in planes I have only seen in magazines. Obviously good
judgment has been one of those things. I respect that Doug more than you
know. That being said.
As a builder, one of the appealing aspects for me was the aspect of being a
test pilot of sorts. Not to die, but to live. To explore the reaches of my
skills, and the plane. After a thousand hours in the past year and a half in
my RV, I am starting to really feel like I am one with the plane. Maybe Ill
feel like that right up to the time the wings come off, I don't know. What I
do know is I enjoy pushing the risk envelop more than others. That's really
what this thread ends up being about, each individual's risk/reward
tolerance factor. Being stupid we can all easily ridicule, but pushing ones
boundaries, whether personal or the planes, is an individuals call. Maybe
there is a fine line between risky and stupid. Perhaps.... But I don't feel
the line is that thin.
I, nor the other post, encouraged others to engage in risky or stupid
behavior, in fact we both gave head to warnings, but I don't feel that
educating others on what I do and the process in which I did it is a bad
thing. I am but one data point on the learning curve for the reader who must
make their own adult decision.
I will add to my original post that tail slides are not for me. I have had
the stick jerked in my death grip in capable airplanes enough times that I
would not want that force applied in my RV.
And Doug, how come you "love to do Acro in the RV" yet, "they are NOT great
aerobatic airplanes?" I would argue they ARE great aerobatic planes. What
makes em great? The things you and others mentioned. The fact that we can
hardly take a flight without going upside down. The fact that despite Van's
aerobatic weight, passengers scream, kids whale, I'm often brought to tears
with the fun I have driving through an aerobatic routine with a little James
Taylor playing.
And I don't want a Pitts! I'll take my RV thank you.:) I want to see, I want
metal, I want to see my passenger smile, and I want to fly in the soup when
I need to, I want to fly at Oshkosh with 20 of my friends at show center,
and the list goes on and on and on. It is not necessary to own a Pitts to
participate in the world of Aerobatics. Sure the Pitts is a more capable
aerobatic performer. But we don't have to tell people to buy one if they
want to explore this arena.
End of rant.
And thanks to Doug and Stein for keeping my thoughts in check.
Mike Stewart
Obviously too much time on my hands this morning
You archived yours, Im archiving mine.
-----Original Message-----
From: Stein Bruch [mailto:stein@steinair.com]
Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: RV Aerobatic Speeds
--> RV-List message posted by: "Stein Bruch" <stein@steinair.com>
Hi Guys,
I've also been sitting on my hands while watching this thread. I too do
quite a bit of upside down work in my RV6, and will really echo what Doug is
saying.
My airplane is kept at a private airstrip where an RV-4 crashed several
years ago. This plane suffered a control linkage failure, and the pilot had
long bragged about doing extreme maneuvers, and pulling what I consider
extreme G's in his -4. I don't want to re-visit the "what happened" thread,
but I'm terribly carefull in my RV.
Yes, I've explored all ends of the envelope, including flying with very
little gas, and just myself to get down somewhere close to the "aerobatic
weight" (nearly impossible). I've had my plane to +5/-3 in that
scenario(wearing a chute), but should say that I try to keep it around +4/-2
for everything. Anything that should be done in an RV CAN be done within
those limits VERY easily. What is difficult is sustained inverted flight,
not because of the plane, but because of my seat-belts. The only way I can
stay upside down for very long is to have the lap belt so tight It's really
not comfortable.
These planes are great fun for the required rolls on EVERY flight, loops,
cubans, hammerheads (if you are carefull and don't fall out of them), the
occasional spin, and a variety of other "gentelmens" aerobatics.
If you want a pitts, buy one.....they are dirt cheap for a S1S, but damned
it's fun to do a roll with someone who has never been upside down!
Cheers,
Stein Bruch
RV6, N664SB
RV6 N64YU
Rosemount, MN
---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: "Doug Rozendaal" <dougr@petroblend.com>
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Doug Rozendaal" <dougr@petroblend.com>
>
>
>I have sat on fingers as long as I can stand, now they are numb and I can
>stand it no longer. To be clear, I fly acro ALL the time in my -4. If you
>take off and land in an RV and don't go upside down, it doesn't count as RV
>time. Acro is the primary reason I bought an IFR RV-4 instead of a
>Twin-Comanche or Bonanza this time. I love acro and I love doing it in an
>RV.
>
>What troubles me here is the tone of this thread. Discussions of
>tailslides, snap rolls, and the like have no place in the RV parlance, this
>is "Indian Burial ground, Don't go anywhere near here!" These are great
>little airplanes, they are NOT great aerobatic airplanes. The Vn Diagram
>for an RV should be well understood and compared to the Vn diagram of a
real
>aerobatic airplane like an EXTRA by anyone wishing to do acro. Spent a
>little time studying the diagram. Factor in, gust loads, and passengers,
>because everyone, including me violates the recommended aerobatic gross
>weight, and you should come away with a healthy respect for the limits of
>the airframe.
>
>I did a presentation for the Mn wing RV forum last spring called "The wing
>removal lever and how not to use it." It was an exploration of the Vn
>diagram. Because of the low stall speed of the RV, an RV-8 at 1550# has 18
>Gs available at Vne. That is twice the failure limit of the airplane.
>
>Remember, just because someone is doing some maneuver for a long time
>without a known problem, what about several owners later when the airplane
>is twenty or thirty years old? These are great airplanes, They will still
>be flying when they are 50 years old just like Cessnas. When the tail
comes
>off, the FAA will say, "those homemade airplanes aren't safe, we need to
>ground them all!"
>
>I don't want to sound like an old woman, ( I will get heat for that) and I
>am not trying to rain on anyone's parade, but aviation is a business of
>respect and discipline. The costs of lessons learned is high, and I hate
>reading posts about what a great guy, and great pilot "old Joe" was.
>
>Tailwinds,
>Doug Rozendaal
>
>
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| Subject: | new night vision goggles? |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Frazier, Vincent A" <VFrazier@usi.edu>
SNIP Yep, The new ones are flip up that mount to your flight helmet. The area
around the eye pieces is open so you can just look under the goggles to see
the cockpit instruments. And while the graphics are still green and black
they are pretty sharp. SNIP
NEW ONES????? I was gonna avoid this thread since I've never flown behind these
things, but I have to chime in now. The "new ones" that Mike mentioned are
EXACTLY what I used to inspect when I worked QC for Hughes...WAY BACK IN 1983!!!!!!!!
Hooooo haaaaa!
They were pretty awesome though, even in 1983.
do not archive
Vince Frazier
1946 Stinson, NC97535, FOR SALE
F-1H Rocket, N540VF reserved,
<http://www.usi.edu/science/chemistry/vfrazier/page1.html>
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| Subject: | Locating the EDC-D10 External Digital Compass Module |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Jack Lockamy" <jacklockamy@att.net>
For those flying the Dynon EFIS D10 and the EDC-D10 External Digital Compass Module.....
where did you install the EDC-D10 for minimal magnetic interference?
TIA,
Jack Lockamy
Camarillo, CA
RV-7A QB
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| Subject: | Re: Locating the EDC-D10 External Digital Compass Module |
--> RV-List message posted by: Sam Buchanan <sbuc@hiwaay.net>
Jack Lockamy wrote:
>
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Jack Lockamy" <jacklockamy@att.net>
>
> For those flying the Dynon EFIS D10 and the EDC-D10 External Digital Compass
Module..... where did you install the EDC-D10 for minimal magnetic interference?
>
> TIA,
> Jack Lockamy
> Camarillo, CA
> RV-7A QB
When I was using the Honeywell magnetometer (great unit......$730.....)
while "testing" a particular EFIS last year, I mounted the mag on the
shelf below the leading edge of the vertical stab. This location worked
well because it is far removed from electrical activity and is aligned
properly in pitch and roll axis. The only alignment necessary is to get
the unit pointed straight ahead for proper yaw alignment.
I drilled some holes in the deck and used nylon tie wraps to secure the
mag to the shelf to avoid interference from fasteners. This location
worked very well and I intend to reuse it when I mount the mag for my
upcoming Dynon. It will be interesting to compare the inexpensive Dynon
mag to the high$$$$ Honeywell.
Sam Buchanan (RV-6, TruTrak AlTrak installed and operating nicely)
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| Subject: | Re: Locating the EDC-D10 External Digital Compass Module |
--> RV-List message posted by: Sam Buchanan <sbuc@hiwaay.net>
Sam Buchanan wrote:
>
> --> RV-List message posted by: Sam Buchanan <sbuc@hiwaay.net>
>
> Jack Lockamy wrote:
> >
> > --> RV-List message posted by: "Jack Lockamy" <jacklockamy@att.net>
> >
> > For those flying the Dynon EFIS D10 and the EDC-D10 External Digital Compass
Module..... where did you install the EDC-D10 for minimal magnetic interference?
> >
> > TIA,
> > Jack Lockamy
> > Camarillo, CA
> > RV-7A QB
>
> When I was using the Honeywell magnetometer (great unit......$730.....)
> while "testing" a particular EFIS last year, I mounted the mag on the
> shelf below the leading edge of the vertical stab. This location worked
> well because it is far removed from electrical activity and is aligned
> properly in pitch and roll axis. The only alignment necessary is to get
> the unit pointed straight ahead for proper yaw alignment.
>
> I drilled some holes in the deck and used nylon tie wraps to secure the
> mag to the shelf to avoid interference from fasteners. This location
> worked very well and I intend to reuse it when I mount the mag for my
> upcoming Dynon. It will be interesting to compare the inexpensive Dynon
> mag to the high$$$$ Honeywell.
>
> Sam Buchanan (RV-6, TruTrak AlTrak installed and operating nicely)
One more note...
I had some category 5 computer network cable on hand and used that for
wiring the magnetometer. Not only is it easy to run since all the wires
are in one bundle but it has eight conductors in four pairs; I used a
pair of conductors for each "wire" which gave me some redundancy.
Sam Buchanan
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| Subject: | Re: Locating the EDC-D10 External Digital Compass |
Module
--> RV-List message posted by: "Brad Benson" <brad@cds-inc.com>
I too have a D10 with the external compass module and had considered CAT-5 for
the cable; I know it would work well electrically as we use it all the time for
making up RS-232 cables at work. However, CAT-5 has solid conductors and I
was concerned about the wires breaking after a while due to vibration. Having
just wired my basement for 24 gigabit ethernet ports with CAT5e stuff, I know
firsthand that you don't have to bend an individual conductor much to get it
to break. For that reason, I decided against using CAT5. Am I being too
conservative?
Thanks!
Brad "Sharpie" Benson
RV6AQB underway...
"Please buy my software, it's funding my RV6A project!" - http://www.notamd.com
*********** REPLY SEPARATOR ***********
On 8/29/2003 at 10:01 AM Sam Buchanan wrote:
>--> RV-List message posted by: Sam Buchanan <sbuc@hiwaay.net>
>
>
>Sam Buchanan wrote:
>>
>> --> RV-List message posted by: Sam Buchanan <sbuc@hiwaay.net>
>>
>> Jack Lockamy wrote:
>> >
>> > --> RV-List message posted by: "Jack Lockamy" <jacklockamy@att.net>
>> >
>> > For those flying the Dynon EFIS D10 and the EDC-D10 External Digital
>Compass Module..... where did you install the EDC-D10 for minimal magnetic
>interference?
>> >
>> > TIA,
>> > Jack Lockamy
>> > Camarillo, CA
>> > RV-7A QB
>>
>> When I was using the Honeywell magnetometer (great unit......$730.....)
>> while "testing" a particular EFIS last year, I mounted the mag on the
>> shelf below the leading edge of the vertical stab. This location worked
>> well because it is far removed from electrical activity and is aligned
>> properly in pitch and roll axis. The only alignment necessary is to get
>> the unit pointed straight ahead for proper yaw alignment.
>>
>> I drilled some holes in the deck and used nylon tie wraps to secure the
>> mag to the shelf to avoid interference from fasteners. This location
>> worked very well and I intend to reuse it when I mount the mag for my
>> upcoming Dynon. It will be interesting to compare the inexpensive Dynon
>> mag to the high$$$$ Honeywell.
>>
>> Sam Buchanan (RV-6, TruTrak AlTrak installed and operating nicely)
>
>
>One more note...
>
>I had some category 5 computer network cable on hand and used that for
>wiring the magnetometer. Not only is it easy to run since all the wires
>are in one bundle but it has eight conductors in four pairs; I used a
>pair of conductors for each "wire" which gave me some redundancy.
>
>Sam Buchanan
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Access to bolts to VS to fuse. |
--> RV-List message posted by: " bert murillo" <bert6@mybluelight.com>
David;
I just finished bolting my to the fuselage, on
rv6a.
This is what I did, first before putting anything, I
enlarge the top hole, by cutting some of the metal
around it. I can hardly put my hand thru...
I helpt somewhat, when connecting the Elevators
spacers etc..
I also did, another small window on the side of
the fuselage, this really helps, so I have two
windows, one on each side..
NOw at to how to hold the bolts, at the bottom
for the V.S... You can not reach, even if you can
put your hand thru....
So I attached the 3/16 wrench to another, the longes
and thinner I had, put them together with electric tape
a few turns of it, secure them real tight.. and with
that voila" I culd easily reach the head of the bolts,
while with a socket wrench, I tight the nuts...
You can use a long piece of thin rod or wood...flat
is better as it matches the wrench, I use a box type..
Hope this will give you another idea.
Bert
rv6a
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| Subject: | Re: Access to bolts to VS to fuse. |
--> RV-List message posted by: " bert murillo" <bert6@mybluelight.com>
David:
Hear are a couple of Ideas.I just finishing doing
exactly that, bolting the V.S on my rv6a.
Even if you enlarge the hole on the fulselage, as
I did, I hardly can put my hand thru. the prooblem is
you can not reach low enough to hold anything..
so this is what I did. fould the longest thinner
wrench I had. put the small 3/16 and with electric tape
a few turns, to hold them tight.... and voila::
now all I had to do, with a light see where the bolt
head is, put my box wrench on the head of the bolt, and
with a socket wrence, then tight the nut on the other
side..the head of the bolt must be inside...
you could use a long piece of wood, a rod,,anything.
is better if it is flat, to match the wrench...
Now I have a tool to remove my V.S any time, easy...
I did enlarge the hole on the top of the fuselage,,
and also I did make another small window on the side
of the fuselage; this was very important when, putting
the bolt for the horns on= the H.S...the top hole really
I do not remember help that much...
The side extra window did....
Hope this idea will help
Bert
rv6a...
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| Subject: | Re: Locating the EDC-D10 External Digital CompassModule |
--> RV-List message posted by: Sam Buchanan <sbuc@hiwaay.net>
Brad Benson wrote:
>
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Brad Benson" <brad@cds-inc.com>
>
> I too have a D10 with the external compass module and had considered CAT-5 for
the cable; I know it would work well electrically as we use it all the time
for making up RS-232 cables at work. However, CAT-5 has solid conductors and
I was concerned about the wires breaking after a while due to vibration. Having
just wired my basement for 24 gigabit ethernet ports with CAT5e stuff, I
know firsthand that you don't have to bend an individual conductor much to get
it to break. For that reason, I decided against using CAT5. Am I being too
conservative?
----------------------
It is true that the solid conductors in CAT-5 should have a greater
chance of breaking due to vibration. That is why I used a pair of wires
for each conductor in the mag installation.
Is the CAT-5 likely to fail in service after you have secured the cable
to minimize vibration? I guess that is one of many questions each
builder has to answer based on his/her individual comfort level. What is
the worst case scenario of the mag's CAT-5 cable failing? You lose the
magnetic heading indication on the D10, and have to repair/replace the
cable.
I have been using solid conductor radio coax (from Radio
Shack....gasp!!!!) for four years and 500 hrs without problems.
Maybe I should have higher standards. ;-)
Sam Buchanan
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| Subject: | Re: Locating the EDC-D10 External Digital Compass |
Module
--> RV-List message posted by: Scott Reichel <scott.reichel@cctechnol.com>
Brad,
Not all CAT-5e is made with solid wire. Belkin isn't the least expensive
brand (by far!), but they make a good
example:
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=&Section_Id=523&pcount=&Product_Id=41968
-Scott
At 10:22 AM 8/29/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Brad Benson" <brad@cds-inc.com>
>
>
>I too have a D10 with the external compass module and had considered CAT-5
>for the cable; I know it would work well electrically as we use it all the
>time for making up RS-232 cables at work. However, CAT-5 has solid
>conductors and I was concerned about the wires breaking after a while due
>to vibration. Having just wired my basement for 24 gigabit ethernet
>ports with CAT5e stuff, I know firsthand that you don't have to bend an
>individual conductor much to get it to break. For that reason, I decided
>against using CAT5. Am I being too conservative?
>
>Thanks!
>Brad "Sharpie" Benson
>RV6AQB underway...
>"Please buy my software, it's funding my RV6A project!" -
>http://www.notamd.com
>
>*********** REPLY SEPARATOR ***********
>
>On 8/29/2003 at 10:01 AM Sam Buchanan wrote:
>
> >--> RV-List message posted by: Sam Buchanan <sbuc@hiwaay.net>
> >
> >
> >Sam Buchanan wrote:
> >>
> >> --> RV-List message posted by: Sam Buchanan <sbuc@hiwaay.net>
> >>
> >> Jack Lockamy wrote:
> >> >
> >> > --> RV-List message posted by: "Jack Lockamy" <jacklockamy@att.net>
> >> >
> >> > For those flying the Dynon EFIS D10 and the EDC-D10 External Digital
> >Compass Module..... where did you install the EDC-D10 for minimal magnetic
> >interference?
> >> >
> >> > TIA,
> >> > Jack Lockamy
> >> > Camarillo, CA
> >> > RV-7A QB
> >>
> >> When I was using the Honeywell magnetometer (great unit......$730.....)
> >> while "testing" a particular EFIS last year, I mounted the mag on the
> >> shelf below the leading edge of the vertical stab. This location worked
> >> well because it is far removed from electrical activity and is aligned
> >> properly in pitch and roll axis. The only alignment necessary is to get
> >> the unit pointed straight ahead for proper yaw alignment.
> >>
> >> I drilled some holes in the deck and used nylon tie wraps to secure the
> >> mag to the shelf to avoid interference from fasteners. This location
> >> worked very well and I intend to reuse it when I mount the mag for my
> >> upcoming Dynon. It will be interesting to compare the inexpensive Dynon
> >> mag to the high$$$$ Honeywell.
> >>
> >> Sam Buchanan (RV-6, TruTrak AlTrak installed and operating nicely)
> >
> >
> >One more note...
> >
> >I had some category 5 computer network cable on hand and used that for
> >wiring the magnetometer. Not only is it easy to run since all the wires
> >are in one bundle but it has eight conductors in four pairs; I used a
> >pair of conductors for each "wire" which gave me some redundancy.
> >
> >Sam Buchanan
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Locating the EDC-D10 External Digital Compass Module |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
http://www.rvproject.com/20030806.html
That page shows where I mounted it, how I mounted it, etc. Up at the top of
F-707. I fabricated an aluminum shelf and ended up getting some plastic
screws/nuts from Lowe's to fasten the $99 "box o air" to the shelf.
The irony is that the D-9 connector itself and its retaining screws are as
ferrous as it gets. I asked Dynon about this, and an engineer replied that
they located the connector on the opposite side of the box of the sensor.
Kinda makes me wonder if it's really worth all the finicky trouble to get
that box *feet* away from other ferrous stuff...
)_( Dan
RV-7 N714D
http://www.rvproject.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Lockamy" <jacklockamy@att.net>
Subject: RV-List: Locating the EDC-D10 External Digital Compass Module
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Jack Lockamy" <jacklockamy@att.net>
>
> For those flying the Dynon EFIS D10 and the EDC-D10 External Digital
Compass Module..... where did you install the EDC-D10 for minimal magnetic
interference?
>
> TIA,
> Jack Lockamy
> Camarillo, CA
> RV-7A QB
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: new night vision goggles? |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Mike Robertson" <mrobert569@hotmail.com>
Nothing was said about the Army's staying up to date on equipment for its
troops. And actually, when I say new we ar talking since about 1996.
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Mike Robertson
>From: "Frazier, Vincent A" <VFrazier@usi.edu>
>Reply-To: rv-list@matronics.com
>To: <rv-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: RV-List: new night vision goggles?
>Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2003 08:26:12 -0500
>
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Frazier, Vincent A" <VFrazier@usi.edu>
>
>SNIP Yep, The new ones are flip up that mount to your flight helmet. The
>area
>around the eye pieces is open so you can just look under the goggles to see
>the cockpit instruments. And while the graphics are still green and black
>they are pretty sharp. SNIP
>
>NEW ONES????? I was gonna avoid this thread since I've never flown behind
>these things, but I have to chime in now. The "new ones" that Mike
>mentioned are EXACTLY what I used to inspect when I worked QC for
>Hughes...WAY BACK IN 1983!!!!!!!! Hooooo haaaaa!
>
>They were pretty awesome though, even in 1983.
>
>do not archive
>
>Vince Frazier
>1946 Stinson, NC97535, FOR SALE
>F-1H Rocket, N540VF reserved,
><http://www.usi.edu/science/chemistry/vfrazier/page1.html>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Locating the EDC-D10 External Digital Compass Module |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Doug Rozendaal" <dougr@petroblend.com>
Major Bummer,
I wired my Compass module up this morning and turned on my Dynon and got a
Blue screen, nothing more. I double checked all the wiring and no problems,
so I called and they said I may have "static"ed something or their might be
current in the tip of the soldering iron.
Unplug your EFIS before you work on the wiring.
I am shipping it back today, they said they would quick turn it back to me.
Tailwinds,
Doug Rozendaal
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| Subject: | Re: new night vision goggles? |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Aircraft Technical Book Company" <winterland@rkymtnhi.com>
Has anyone considered the use of night vision goggles as standard night
flying equipment, or particularly for use in case of a night time emergency
landing? Are these things clear enough to be able to pick out acceptable
landing sights at night from several thousand feet up?
This is something I dreamed about several years ago. What a boom to night
flying safety this would be if something of sufficient quality were
affordable to the typical GA pilot.
Sorry if this has been mentioned before. I just re-logged on after being
gone on vacation for the last 10 days.
Andy
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Robertson <mrobert569@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: RV-List: new night vision goggles?
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Mike Robertson" <mrobert569@hotmail.com>
>
> Nothing was said about the Army's staying up to date on equipment for its
> troops. And actually, when I say new we ar talking since about 1996.
>
> Do Not Archive
>
> Mike Robertson
>
>
> >From: "Frazier, Vincent A" <VFrazier@usi.edu>
> >Reply-To: rv-list@matronics.com
> >To: <rv-list@matronics.com>
> >Subject: RV-List: new night vision goggles?
> >Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2003 08:26:12 -0500
> >
> >--> RV-List message posted by: "Frazier, Vincent A" <VFrazier@usi.edu>
> >
> >SNIP Yep, The new ones are flip up that mount to your flight helmet.
The
> >area
> >around the eye pieces is open so you can just look under the goggles to
see
> >the cockpit instruments. And while the graphics are still green and
black
> >they are pretty sharp. SNIP
> >
> >NEW ONES????? I was gonna avoid this thread since I've never flown
behind
> >these things, but I have to chime in now. The "new ones" that Mike
> >mentioned are EXACTLY what I used to inspect when I worked QC for
> >Hughes...WAY BACK IN 1983!!!!!!!! Hooooo haaaaa!
> >
> >They were pretty awesome though, even in 1983.
> >
> >do not archive
> >
> >Vince Frazier
> >1946 Stinson, NC97535, FOR SALE
> >F-1H Rocket, N540VF reserved,
> ><http://www.usi.edu/science/chemistry/vfrazier/page1.html>
> >
> >
>
>
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--> RV-List message posted by:
Subject: Re: Dynon experience
The problems I have with the Dynon in my RV-4 are
the attitude indication is unstable and shows relatively
gross errors in roll (+/-45 degrees or more) and pitch errors
to a lesser degree. Same in both units I've tried, it seems to
work better at slower airspeeds. Airspeed, altimeter and g-meterwork
perfectly.
Again, I've been somewhat hesitant to post at all - Dynon has
been so great to work with I really don't want to scare people
off. I have a lot of confidence that they will resolve this.
I did want to get an idea of how many other people are actually
flying their and if they have any problems.
Steve
> >
> >
> > --> RV-List message posted by: "Pat Hatch" <pat_hatch@msn.com>
> >
> > Steve,
> >
> > Can you be more specific about your problems with the Dynon? A lot
of
> > people would like to know. Thanks.
> >
> > do not archive
> > Pat Hatch
> > RV-4
> > RV-6
> > RV-7 QB (Building)
> > Vero Beach, FL
> > ----- Original Message -----
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >-------------------
>
>
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| Subject: | RV-6 Flightsoft Aiorcraft file |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Tim Bryan" <tim@bryantechnology.com>
Has anyone created an RV-6 aircraft file for use with flightsoft planning
software? I realize they need to be customized for each aircraft, but would
be a great starting poing. Would somebody who has be willing to share the
file? *.ACS I think
Thanks
Tim Bryan
RV-6 N616TB
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| Subject: | Re: new night vision goggles? |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Paul Besing" <azpilot@extremezone.com>
The problem with night vision from that far is depth perception and detail.
You might see trees, but that's about it. The texture of the ground, or
even if it was water, would not really be possible. I see this more a
danger than assistance, personally. As I mentioned on another post, I'll
have about 20 hours of flying helicopters with goggles here in a couple of
months, and will post my findings.
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: "Aircraft Technical Book Company" <winterland@rkymtnhi.com>
Subject: Re: RV-List: new night vision goggles?
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Aircraft Technical Book Company"
<winterland@rkymtnhi.com>
>
> Has anyone considered the use of night vision goggles as standard night
> flying equipment, or particularly for use in case of a night time
emergency
> landing? Are these things clear enough to be able to pick out acceptable
> landing sights at night from several thousand feet up?
>
> This is something I dreamed about several years ago. What a boom to night
> flying safety this would be if something of sufficient quality were
> affordable to the typical GA pilot.
>
> Sorry if this has been mentioned before. I just re-logged on after being
> gone on vacation for the last 10 days.
>
> Andy
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mike Robertson <mrobert569@hotmail.com>
> To: <rv-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: RV-List: new night vision goggles?
>
>
> > --> RV-List message posted by: "Mike Robertson" <mrobert569@hotmail.com>
> >
> > Nothing was said about the Army's staying up to date on equipment for
its
> > troops. And actually, when I say new we ar talking since about 1996.
> >
> > Do Not Archive
> >
> > Mike Robertson
> >
> >
> > >From: "Frazier, Vincent A" <VFrazier@usi.edu>
> > >Reply-To: rv-list@matronics.com
> > >To: <rv-list@matronics.com>
> > >Subject: RV-List: new night vision goggles?
> > >Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2003 08:26:12 -0500
> > >
> > >--> RV-List message posted by: "Frazier, Vincent A" <VFrazier@usi.edu>
> > >
> > >SNIP Yep, The new ones are flip up that mount to your flight helmet.
> The
> > >area
> > >around the eye pieces is open so you can just look under the goggles to
> see
> > >the cockpit instruments. And while the graphics are still green and
> black
> > >they are pretty sharp. SNIP
> > >
> > >NEW ONES????? I was gonna avoid this thread since I've never flown
> behind
> > >these things, but I have to chime in now. The "new ones" that Mike
> > >mentioned are EXACTLY what I used to inspect when I worked QC for
> > >Hughes...WAY BACK IN 1983!!!!!!!! Hooooo haaaaa!
> > >
> > >They were pretty awesome though, even in 1983.
> > >
> > >do not archive
> > >
> > >Vince Frazier
> > >1946 Stinson, NC97535, FOR SALE
> > >F-1H Rocket, N540VF reserved,
> > ><http://www.usi.edu/science/chemistry/vfrazier/page1.html>
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: RV Aerobatic Speeds |
--> RV-List message posted by: "David.vonLinsowe" <David.vonLinsowe@delphi.com>
Stein, I'm assuming that you have an inverted fuel and oil system in
your 6.
Having transitioned from a Pitts S-2 to a RV-6 I've limited myself to
just barrel rolls and wing overs because I don't have a G meter yet and
my G tolerance might be a little higher than normal :-)
My question pertains to having a carb and doing hammers. A vertical up
line is not a good place for the engine to quit. Once you've burned off
most your speed you're not going to have much in the way of options.
So what can you get a way with on vertical up lines when you have a
carb? 80 degrees? Or will it keep on running on vertical lines (and
throwing oil on the belly)? What do the Citabria guys do?
BTW. A 5 point Hooker Harness with the ratchet is the only way to go
for negative stuff :-)
Thanks,
Dave
Time: 08:46:25 PM PST US
From: "Stein Bruch" <stein@steinair.com>
Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: RV Aerobatic Speeds
--> RV-List message posted by: "Stein Bruch" <stein@steinair.com>
Hi Guys,
I've also been sitting on my hands while watching this thread. I too do
quite
a bit of upside down work in my RV6, and will really echo what Doug is
saying.
My airplane is kept at a private airstrip where an RV-4 crashed several
years ago.
This plane suffered a control linkage failure, and the pilot had long
bragged
about doing extreme maneuvers, and pulling what I consider extreme G's
in
his -4. I don't want to re-visit the "what happened" thread, but I'm
terribly
carefull in my RV.
Yes, I've explored all ends of the envelope, including flying with very
little
gas, and just myself to get down somewhere close to the "aerobatic
weight" (nearly
impossible). I've had my plane to +5/-3 in that scenario(wearing a
chute),
but should say that I try to keep it around +4/-2 for everything.
Anything
that should be done in an RV CAN be done within those limits VERY
easily. What
is difficult is sustained inverted flight, not because of the plane, but
because
of my seat-belts. The only way I can stay upside down for very long is
to have the lap belt so tight It's really not comfortable.
These planes are great fun for the required rolls on EVERY flight,
loops, cubans,
hammerheads (if you are carefull and don't fall out of them), the
occasional
spin, and a variety of other "gentelmens" aerobatics.
If you want a pitts, buy one.....they are dirt cheap for a S1S, but
damned it's
fun to do a roll with someone who has never been upside down!
Cheers,
Stein Bruch
RV6, N664SB
RV6 N64YU
Rosemount, MN
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| Subject: | Fw: Where can I easily find AD's on engine, prop, etc. |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Dean Pichon" <DeanPichon@msn.com>
----- Original Message -----
From: Dean Pichon
Subject: Where can I easily find AD's on engine, prop, etc.
I'm finishing the annual on my -4 and would like recommendations for checking on
AD's for my engine, prop, etc. If anyone has found a convenient source for
checking AD's I would appreicate some direction.
Dean Pichon
RV-4
Morgantown, WV
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| Subject: | Re: Locating the EDC-D10 External Digital Compass Module |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
I just wanted to forward this to the rv-list, since I had made a comment
about the EDC's proximity to ferrous metal, the connector being ferrous,
etc. I'm continously amazed at how Dynon is "watching over us," even on the
rv-list. Pretty cool stuff.
)_( Dan
RV-7 N714D
http://www.rvproject.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Medema" <doug@dynondevelopment.com>
Subject: Re: Locating the EDC-D10 External Digital Compass Module
> Hi Dan,
>
> Saw your post on the rv-list about mounting the EDC-D10
> Electronic Digital Compass. Your mounting arrangement
> looks very nice.
>
> It IS important to mount it away from ferrous metals.
> While the connector is ferrous, it's effect is removed
> during our calibration process at the factory. This is
> a fairly complex process that takes data while moving
> the module through a wide variety of pitch, roll, and
> yaw orientations that essentially cover a sphere. This
> allows us to factor in the connector. Since we can't
> ask our customers to perform similar maneuvers with
> their airplanes, we need the unit to be mounted in a
> magnetic interference free location as possible. The
> in-plane calibration is intended to overcome only small
> effects from the mounting.
>
> Let me know if you have any other questions.
>
> Doug Medema
> VP of Engineering
> Dynon Avionics
>
> ---
> Version: 6.0.512 / Virus Database: 309 - Release Date: 8/19/2003
>
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| Subject: | Re: Fw: Where can I easily find AD's on engine, prop, |
etc.
--> RV-List message posted by: Gil Alexander <gilalex@earthlink.net>
This one is easy...... go to the official source....
http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAD.nsf/MainFrame?OpenFrameSet
...gil in Tucson
At 10:10 PM 8/29/2003 -0400, you wrote:
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Dean Pichon" <DeanPichon@msn.com>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Dean Pichon
>To: rv-list
>Subject: Where can I easily find AD's on engine, prop, etc.
>
>I'm finishing the annual on my -4 and would like recommendations for
>checking on AD's for my engine, prop, etc. If anyone has found a
>convenient source for checking AD's I would appreicate some direction.
>
>Dean Pichon
>RV-4
>Morgantown, WV
>
>
RV-6A, #20701 .. fitting out firewall...
77 Tiger N28478 at 57AZ
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| Subject: | Re: Fw: Where can I easily find AD's on engine, prop, etc. |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Ed Perry" <eperry@san.rr.com>
Try this link
http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAD.nsf/MainFrame?OpenFrameSet
and then put what you want in the search box.
Ed Perry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dean Pichon" <DeanPichon@msn.com>
Subject: RV-List: Fw: Where can I easily find AD's on engine, prop, etc.
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Dean Pichon" <DeanPichon@msn.com>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Dean Pichon
> To: rv-list
> Subject: Where can I easily find AD's on engine, prop, etc.
>
> I'm finishing the annual on my -4 and would like recommendations for
checking on AD's for my engine, prop, etc. If anyone has found a convenient
source for checking AD's I would appreicate some direction.
>
> Dean Pichon
> RV-4
> Morgantown, WV
>
>
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| Subject: | Access to bolts toVS to fuse |
--> RV-List message posted by: "David R. Cook" <davercook@prodigy.net>
Listers
Thanks to all who replied.My problem was I had the elevators attached. DUH. After
removing them it was possible, not easy, but possible. I hope I do not have
to glue my nuts to my fingers but I do have plenty of dirt on the floor if needed.
Thanks
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| Subject: | Crimpers, Strippers, Unibits, Etc.. |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Stein Bruch" <stein@steinair.com>
Hi Guys,
Just a quick note to let you know I now have crimpers, strippers, files, the
1/32 Cutoff Discs, HeatShrink, Grommets, and the dual blade Unibits
available for sale under "Tools" on my website now. More coming soon!.
Thanks again, and sorry for the shameless off-topic post.
Cheers,
Stein Bruch
RV6, Minneapolis
http://www.steinair.com
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