---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 11/06/03: 51 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:56 AM - IFR tibbits-long and little OT (Dana Overall) 2. 05:09 AM - Re: Fuel Vent plugging variations (linn walters) 3. 05:21 AM - Re: Painting the airframe (linn walters) 4. 05:51 AM - Re: Sensenich Prop Wanted (Gerald Conrad) 5. 05:54 AM - Re: Re: Polishing Canopies and micro scratch removal question ?? (glenn.williams@businessacft.bombardier.com) 6. 06:12 AM - Re: Painting the airframe (JOHN STARN) 7. 06:13 AM - Re: roll on paint (Scott Bilinski) 8. 06:34 AM - Re: Painting the airframe (glenn.williams@businessacft.bombardier.com) 9. 06:40 AM - Re: Fuel Vent plugging variations (Larry Bowen) 10. 07:10 AM - Re: roll on paint (kempthornes) 11. 08:14 AM - Re: roll on paint (Scott Bilinski) 12. 08:39 AM - Re: Fuel Vents (Mark Phillips) 13. 08:40 AM - Re: Re: Polishing Canopies and micro scratch removal question ?? (Dave Mader) 14. 08:54 AM - Re: Painting the airframe (linn walters) 15. 11:22 AM - Re: Re: Polishing Canopies and micro scratch removal question ?? (Stein Bruch) 16. 11:56 AM - This is a real story and has been verified with the author and pe (MARSHALL,STEPHANIE (HP-Corvallis,ex1)) 17. 12:04 PM - Re: Fuel Vents (Terry Watson) 18. 12:10 PM - Re: Fuel Vents (Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club) 19. 01:04 PM - Re: Fuel Vents (Kosta Lewis) 20. 01:34 PM - Weight of paint..roller Vs spray (C Ennis) 21. 01:37 PM - Re: Fuel Vents (Scott Bilinski) 22. 01:58 PM - Re: Fuel Vents (Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club) 23. 02:29 PM - FW: Polishing Canopy and scratch removal Question (David.vonLinsowe) 24. 02:37 PM - Lightspeed + Mag Starter Switch? (Jack Blomgren) 25. 03:08 PM - Re: Lightspeed + Mag Starter Switch? (Brian Denk) 26. 04:00 PM - Re: Weight of paint..roller Vs spray (linn walters) 27. 04:21 PM - Re: Re: Polishing Canopies and micro scratch removal question ?? (RV6ator@aol.com) 28. 04:27 PM - Re: Lightspeed + Mag Starter Switch? (Dan Checkoway) 29. 04:30 PM - led lights (Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club) 30. 05:10 PM - Re: Weight of paint..roller Vs spray (linn walters) 31. 05:44 PM - Cowl Heat Protector Tape for RV8 (Vince Himsl) 32. 05:58 PM - Re: Why do we use VariPrime/ Sherwin williams? (Charlie Kuss) 33. 06:14 PM - Schematic Diagram Wanted (John) 34. 06:27 PM - led's (Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club) 35. 06:27 PM - Re: Brushing on Iridite 14-2 Question (Charlie Kuss) 36. 06:39 PM - LED's (Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club) 37. 06:49 PM - Re: This is a real story and has been verified with the author and pe ople in the terminal at the time. (Boyd Braem) 38. 07:28 PM - FW: Polishing Canopy and scratch removal Question (David.vonLinsowe) 39. 08:02 PM - Re: This is a real story and has been verified with the author and pe (Dana Overall) 40. 08:19 PM - Re: This is a real story and has been verified with the author and pe ople in the terminal at the time. (Bruce Gray) 41. 08:30 PM - Re: Why do we use VariPrime/ Sherwin williams? (Richard Sipp) 42. 08:38 PM - Latest AC 43-13? (Tedd McHenry) 43. 08:47 PM - Re: LED's (Kosta Lewis) 44. 08:51 PM - Re: This is a real story and has been verified with the author and pe ople in the terminal at the time. (Kosta Lewis) 45. 09:01 PM - 21 years of RV-Ator (smoothweasel@juno.com) 46. 09:07 PM - Re: This is a real story and has been verified with the author and pe ople in the terminal at the time. (Tom Gummo) 47. 09:14 PM - SS tape (Rob W M Shipley) 48. 09:19 PM - Re: Why do we use VariPrime/ Sherwin williams? (Gil Alexander) 49. 10:05 PM - SoCAL RV RendezVous is GO!!! (WMPALM@aol.com) 50. 10:27 PM - Re: SS tape (Stein Bruch) 51. 10:59 PM - Re: Cheap Sectionals???? (kempthornes) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:56:47 AM PST US From: "Dana Overall" Subject: RV-List: IFR tibbits-long and little OT --> RV-List message posted by: "Dana Overall" I know most of the gang is probably sick and tired of IFR posts but I am going to throw one more out there. The text of an email from Old Bob is pasted below. If you are having problems with your local FAA concerning approaches into your airport, adding GPS approaches but increasing minimas, anything to do with approahes..........Bob is the guy to talk too. He eats, breaths and sleeps this stuff. >>>>>Here it is that I have received my new Jeppesen revision 23-2003 and >>>>>haven't even completed my report on 22 yet. Since I may never get that >>>>>done, I will make a few comments on the latest. This revision is one of the in-between ones that just pick up things that Jepp didn't get into the data base last time and a bunch of little house cleaning changes. Nevertheless, we do have some very good news. Susanville Municipal Airport at Susanville, CA, has been added to the world of IFR flight. They gained an RNAV (GPS) approach to Rwy 29. That must be some tough area as the minimums are 5220 MSL, (1075 feet AG) and one and one quarter miles for we Ninety Knotters. Same MDA, but one and one half mile visibility required for the Ninety Plussers. There is a particularly interesting twist with this one. There is also a circling approach and it has a lower minima than the straight in approach! 5040 MSL (891 feet AG) and one and one quarter for both we Ninety Knotters and the Ninety Plussers. That just goes to show how innovative those guys can be when they apply the rules without trying to make the approach accommodate a zero/zero landing with a 747. Good Show! More good news. Donalsonville Municipal Airport, Donalsonville, GA, gained an RNAV (GPS) to Rwy 36 replacing a standalone GPS. By good design, the MDA was lowered from 660 to 580 MSL (660 to 513 AG). Even the circling approach minimums came down by eighty feet. The new RNAV (GPS) to Rwy 18 lowered the MDA from 740 to 580. Super deal. That is big improvement. This one was done by using a step down fix which they originally wouldn't do. I guess the efforts put out by AOPA's Randy Kenagy are bearing fruit. Williams Field at Raymond, MS, received two new RNAV (GPS) approaches. One to Rwy 12 and the other to Rwy 30. Both have nice minima, but there are no old ones to compare them with. Both are better than the NDB which was formerly the only approach available. Philadelphia, MS, now has two new RNAV (GPS) approaches. One to Rwy 18 and the other to Rwy 36. They both have better MDAs than the NDBs they replace, but the new NDBs have a higher MDA now than they did before. I guess there must have been some new obstacles found. Good thing we got the nice RNAVs. Williamson-Sodus, NY, has had their standalone GPS approach to Rwy 28 canceled and replaced with two new RNAV (GPS) approaches to Rwys 28 and 10. Both approaches are lower than the old approach. Lots of good approaches in this revision and none that I found which have had their circling minima artificially driven up by irrational application of VNAV visibility requirements to the circling minima. Life is Good! Happy Skies, Old Bob AKA Bob Siegfried Ancient Aviator Dana Overall Richmond, KY RV-7 slider, Imron black, "Black Magic" Finish kit Buying Instruments. Hangar flying my Dynon. http://rvflying.tripod.com do not archive Frustrated with dial-up? Get high-speed for as low as $26.95. https://broadband.msn.com (Prices may vary by service area.) ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:09:42 AM PST US From: linn walters Subject: Re: RV-List: Fuel Vent plugging variations --> RV-List message posted by: linn walters Kosta Lewis wrote: > No injuries but the Bonanza was a write-off. Cause: Mud > > >>daubers had clogged both fuel vents.... >> >> > >Bummer. > >Well, let's put it this way: I have never had my fuel vents or hole of >any kind (!) daubed with mud and I've been here for a really LONG time. >I know "mud daubers" are certain kinds of wasps that I do not believe >are indigenous to mountainous Colorado, although their habitat is listed >as "throughout the United States". I still take a peek at those ol' fuel >vents though, not to mention my pitot tube prior to every flight, just >looking for them, or anything else that has decided to set up shop in >there. 'Specially if the airplane has been 'sitting out' for two weeks, >which it never does. > There are a couple of 'remedies', and come from the Grumman owners. Depending on your vent size, these may or may not work. 1. A bent pipe cleaner. Fold in half and poke the loose ends in. Bend the 'bent' part so the pipe cleaner won't push further into the vent. You can leave them in, or remove before flight. 2. A bent paper clip installed to block the entrance to the vent. 3. A rainbird plastic filter, trimmed to fit. Linn Walters > >Yikes. Not fly for two weeks in the summer? Never happen. > >Thanks for setting me straight. I'll be looking for them. > >Here's to a Zen approach to preflights. > >Michael > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:21:58 AM PST US From: linn walters Subject: Re: RV-List: Painting the airframe --> RV-List message posted by: linn walters Darwin N. Barrie wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "Darwin N. Barrie" > >I am considering painting my plane myself. From those who painted their own planes I'd like to get some input into the type of spray booth they used or made and any types of fixtures that were used to hold the various components. > >I'm thinking that one of those car canopies would be big enough and I could enclose it to make a fairly sanitary situation. I live in an airpark but there is lots of construction going on and it is very dusty here so a spray booth of some type is a must. > >Thanks in advance. > >Darwin N. Barrie >Chandler AZ >Finish kit stuff > My spray booth is made of 1/2" electrical conduit, cut from 10' lengths down to 9' so the 10' wide plastic fits over it. I use 90 degree electrical fittings in the corners of the top. For all other fittings I use a 1/2" PVC 'T' Buy some 1/2" schedule 80 (the thin stuff) pipe and cut 2" lengths. Then slit the tubes. Fit them over the conduit and press the PVC "T"s on the ends of the uprights and crosspieces across the top. Buy the large ACCO butterfly clips and use these to clamp the plastic to the frame. It'll take a lot of clips. Bore some small holes where the uprights hit the floor and put a drywall screw in them and set the legs over the drywall screw. This will prevent the legs from sliding when you turn the fan on. In the back of the booth I have a box that goes all the way across the back, and has rolled fiber-fill attached to it for the filter. This paint booth is simple to erect, low cost, and when you're done is easily transported or stored when broken down. Linn Walters ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 05:51:55 AM PST US From: Gerald Conrad Subject: Re: RV-List: Sensenich Prop Wanted --> RV-List message posted by: Gerald Conrad Re: Colins Walker prop. This prop is a 70 x 72 wood prop with 150 hrs. I only acquired this A/C 20 hrs ago so I don't know it's history. It did fly out of a grass strip with a low time 75+ year old pilot. Upon removing the black paint on the back side we found many chips that were covered with paint only. The hairline crack is about 2" long & 1/4" from the trailing edge starting at the tip. There was a large chip on the back of the prop at the tip of the blade where the crack started. In talking with Colin Walker in BC, he said that due to illness he was not doing any prop work. His repair suggestion was to fill the crack with epoxy glue. I'll pass that on to a Pro. I have aquired a new Sensenich metal prop with immediate delivery & much cheaper than Van's. Many people replied to my wanted add. Thank you all. Gerry Conrad ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 05:54:52 AM PST US Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: Polishing Canopies and micro scratch removal question ?? From: glenn.williams@businessacft.bombardier.com 11/06/2003 07:19:26 AM --> RV-List message posted by: glenn.williams@businessacft.bombardier.com P.M. I use Micro Mesh to get the bigger scratches. This was what I was taught during A&P school. It works great but a lot of elbow grease is involved. For everyday use, I use a product called Brillianize. It sparays on and you buff untill there is a light haze and then final wipe to a very clear finish. I would reccomend that you purchase some cheese cloth from K.C. or Scott paper. The part number for the cloth is 301-purified. From K.C. paper Glenn Williams do not archive ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 06:12:07 AM PST US From: "JOHN STARN" Subject: Re: RV-List: Painting the airframe --> RV-List message posted by: "JOHN STARN" Opp's....schedule 80 PVC is the extra thick, dark gray, threadable type. Sch 40 is the thick lighter gray and the thin stuff is white sprinkler pipe. Like your idea, may have to use it. KABONG Do Not Archive ---- Original Message ----- From: "linn walters" Subject: Re: RV-List: Painting the airframe > --> RV-List message posted by: linn walters > > Darwin N. Barrie wrote: > > > My spray booth is made of 1/2" electrical conduit, cut from 10' lengths > down to 9' so the 10' wide plastic fits over it. I use 90 degree > electrical fittings in the corners of the top. For all other fittings I > use a 1/2" PVC 'T' Buy some 1/2" schedule 80 (the thin stuff) pipe and > cut 2" lengths. ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 06:13:52 AM PST US From: Scott Bilinski Subject: RE: RV-List: roll on paint --> RV-List message posted by: Scott Bilinski The key word, "pushing". The fan was pushing outside air through the 2 furnace filters to remove dust. Then the over spray air was cleaned up by the exit filters which were ducted to the side door of the garage. The fan was the floor mount type (not a box fan) has 3 power settings and moves LARGE amounts of air. I belive all the ones that cost about 45~50 bucks and can be purchased at Target and like stores are the same type. Oh and you will need a LOT of tape and it must be taped inside and out, to make sure it wont come apart later. Once the over spray gets on everything it makes it very difficult to tape up again. At 03:54 PM 11/5/03 -0700, you wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "Kosta Lewis" > >>I had a fan pushing air in through 2 furnace filters..... > >I assume your fan was a sealed motor type. Do you have a source? How big >was it to be effective? An open or Exposed motor can cause a KABOOM to >occur with flammable paint fumes as the brushes are hanging out in the >open, subject to producing sparks. Which means you don't want to use >your K-Mart box fan. > >Michael > > Scott Bilinski Eng dept 305 Phone (858) 657-2536 Pager (858) 502-5190 ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 06:34:31 AM PST US Subject: Re: RV-List: Painting the airframe From: glenn.williams@businessacft.bombardier.com 11/06/2003 07:58:46 AM --> RV-List message posted by: glenn.williams@businessacft.bombardier.com A car booth or some type of A-frame enclosed with Plastic will suffice. also make sure the whole thing is covered in plastic, the floor too. Use 1 or 2 portable fans pointed backwards i.e. pointed to where they blow outside and pull the vapor out of the booth, and use a house air conditioning filter in the booth tie wrapped to the back of the fans, as they blow outward you will get the spray dust out of the "envelope" and will exhaust the fumes out of the booth. make sure all of the plastic is taped securely where you have no outside air coming in. And last but not least ensure you have some sort of personal breathing apparatus to protect yourself from the toxic fumes. I use a gas mask with exchangeable filters. Once the filters are unwrapped from the plastic they are good for about 6 to 8 hours of use. I have recently been painting with the dupont PPG paint and I can tell you from personal experience get something to cover your eyes as well. Or you will be crying before you finsh the first coat. Glenn Williams do not archive ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 06:40:58 AM PST US Subject: Re: RV-List: Fuel Vent plugging variations From: "Larry Bowen" --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" I have the flappers normally seen on pitot tubes on my vent lines. Work great so far, but not flying yet. - Larry Bowen Larry@BowenAero.com http://BowenAero.com linn walters said: > --> RV-List message posted by: linn walters > > Kosta Lewis wrote: > >> No injuries but the Bonanza was a write-off. Cause: Mud >> >> >>>daubers had clogged both fuel vents.... >>> >>> >> >>Bummer. >> >>Well, let's put it this way: I have never had my fuel vents or hole of >>any kind (!) daubed with mud and I've been here for a really LONG time. >>I know "mud daubers" are certain kinds of wasps that I do not believe >>are indigenous to mountainous Colorado, although their habitat is listed >>as "throughout the United States". I still take a peek at those ol' fuel >>vents though, not to mention my pitot tube prior to every flight, just >>looking for them, or anything else that has decided to set up shop in >>there. 'Specially if the airplane has been 'sitting out' for two weeks, >>which it never does. >> > There are a couple of 'remedies', and come from the Grumman owners. > Depending on your vent size, these may or may not work. > 1. A bent pipe cleaner. Fold in half and poke the loose ends in. Bend > the 'bent' part so the pipe cleaner won't push further into the vent. > You can leave them in, or remove before flight. > > 2. A bent paper clip installed to block the entrance to the vent. > > 3. A rainbird plastic filter, trimmed to fit. > > Linn Walters ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 07:10:47 AM PST US From: kempthornes Subject: Re: RV-List: roll on paint --> RV-List message posted by: kempthornes At 01:23 PM 11/5/2003 -0800, you wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: Scott Bilinski > >I built a in garage (2 car) paint booth out of PVC pipe and plastic sheet What size pipe works best, Scott? K. H. (Hal) Kempthorne RV6-a N7HK - Three trips to OSH now. PRB (El Paso de Robles, CA) ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 08:14:47 AM PST US From: Scott Bilinski Subject: Re: RV-List: roll on paint --> RV-List message posted by: Scott Bilinski I used the standard size PVC water pipe....what is that, 1.0"...? That was a bit flimsy but worked. Maybe the next size up would be best, whats that 1.5 inch? I also got a bag of 90 and 45 degree fittings and just went to work a lot like tinker toys! If you used a fan to force air into the paint booth as I did it will balloon up so tape it all together inside and out with 2 inch masking tape. I highly recommend the furnace filters (6) for the out going air. The largest (24x30?) ones that cost about 4~5 bucks each will stop 99% of the over spray but will have to be replaced about 3 times. I recommend at least 3 feet between whatever your painting and the "paint booth" wall. At 07:12 AM 11/6/03 -0800, you wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: kempthornes > >At 01:23 PM 11/5/2003 -0800, you wrote: >>--> RV-List message posted by: Scott Bilinski >> >>I built a in garage (2 car) paint booth out of PVC pipe and plastic sheet > >What size pipe works best, Scott? > >K. H. (Hal) Kempthorne >RV6-a N7HK - Three trips to OSH now. >PRB (El Paso de Robles, CA) > > Scott Bilinski Eng dept 305 Phone (858) 657-2536 Pager (858) 502-5190 ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 08:39:18 AM PST US From: Mark Phillips Subject: Re: RV-List: Fuel Vents --> RV-List message posted by: Mark Phillips What is the reason for the fittings where the vents go through the floor anyway? Why not just run the line through a bushing or grommet in a hole in the floor? Mark do not archive ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 08:40:12 AM PST US From: "Dave Mader" Subject: RE: RV-List: Re: Polishing Canopies and micro scratch removal question ?? --> RV-List message posted by: "Dave Mader" Stein Quick question.....do you use a foam buffing wheel rather than wool? If so, are there different consistencies, (firm, med, soft, etc.?) -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Stein Bruch Subject: RE: RV-List: Re: Polishing Canopies and micro scratch removal question ?? --> RV-List message posted by: "Stein Bruch" Here's my canopy polishing "tricks". Try to always "wet sand" the plexi, the results are much better. If the scratches are deep (you can catch a fingernail on them), start out by using 600grit wet/dry sandpaper and sand in one direction until the scratch dissapears. Move to 1000 grit, sanding the opposite direction until all the 600 grit marks are gone. Move then to 1500 grit, once again removing all previous mars, Then, polish with a buffing wheel using 3M Liquid Polishing Compound (Carquest/Napa, etc..). http://www.steinair.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of P M Condon Subject: RV-List: Re: Polishing Canopies and micro scratch removal question ?? --> RV-List message posted by: P M Condon What have RV-ers been using to polish canopies? I have been using Plexus with good results as a cleaner/polisher. I need to polish/buff out some micro fine scratches so I am wondering what others are using to do this? At the AOPA convention this weekend I purchased a Flitz polishing kit.....I am not thrilled with the results on plastic. I realize that micro-mesh and other similar companies have a product...I am wondering what else is out there that polishes out micro scratches and all that. There are canopies on RV's at Oshkosh that look like Todd just took them out of the mold-there so clean and scratch free... ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 08:54:14 AM PST US From: linn walters Subject: Re: RV-List: Painting the airframe --> RV-List message posted by: linn walters JOHN STARN wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "JOHN STARN" > >Opp's....schedule 80 PVC is the extra thick, dark gray, threadable type. Sch >40 is the thick lighter gray and the thin stuff is white sprinkler pipe. >Like your idea, may have to use it. KABONG > It's the thin white stuff. Linn ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 11:22:45 AM PST US From: "Stein Bruch" Subject: RE: RV-List: Re: Polishing Canopies and micro scratch removal question ?? --> RV-List message posted by: "Stein Bruch" If I'm starting on deeper "cobwebs" or scratches, I'll use a 'light-cut' wool polishing pad, but if I'm finishing up, I use the foam polishing pads. I dont recall which consitency I have, I just know they are the 3M foam polishing pads (no deep cut). Cheers, Stein. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Dave Mader Subject: RE: RV-List: Re: Polishing Canopies and micro scratch removal question ?? --> RV-List message posted by: "Dave Mader" Stein Quick question.....do you use a foam buffing wheel rather than wool? If so, are there different consistencies, (firm, med, soft, etc.?) -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Stein Bruch Subject: RE: RV-List: Re: Polishing Canopies and micro scratch removal question ?? --> RV-List message posted by: "Stein Bruch" Here's my canopy polishing "tricks". Try to always "wet sand" the plexi, the results are much better. If the scratches are deep (you can catch a fingernail on them), start out by using 600grit wet/dry sandpaper and sand in one direction until the scratch dissapears. Move to 1000 grit, sanding the opposite direction until all the 600 grit marks are gone. Move then to 1500 grit, once again removing all previous mars, Then, polish with a buffing wheel using 3M Liquid Polishing Compound (Carquest/Napa, etc..). http://www.steinair.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of P M Condon Subject: RV-List: Re: Polishing Canopies and micro scratch removal question ?? --> RV-List message posted by: P M Condon What have RV-ers been using to polish canopies? I have been using Plexus with good results as a cleaner/polisher. I need to polish/buff out some micro fine scratches so I am wondering what others are using to do this? At the AOPA convention this weekend I purchased a Flitz polishing kit.....I am not thrilled with the results on plastic. I realize that micro-mesh and other similar companies have a product...I am wondering what else is out there that polishes out micro scratches and all that. There are canopies on RV's at Oshkosh that look like Todd just took them out of the mold-there so clean and scratch free... ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 11:56:01 AM PST US From: "MARSHALL,STEPHANIE (HP-Corvallis,ex1)" ople in the terminal at the time. Subject: RV-List: This is a real story and has been verified with the author and pe ople in the terminal at the time. --> RV-List message posted by: "MARSHALL,STEPHANIE (HP-Corvallis,ex1)" This is a real story and has been verified with the author and people in the terminal at the time (see bottom of page). Dear Friends and Family, I hope that you will spare me a few minutes of your time to tell you about something that I saw on Monday, October 27. I had been attending a conference in Annapolis and was coming home on Sunday. As you may recall, Los Angeles International Airport was closed on Sunday, October 26, because of the fires that affected air traffic control. Accordingly, my flight, and many others, were canceled and I wound up spending a night in Baltimore. My story begins the next day. When I went to check in at the United counter Monday morning I saw a lot of soldiers home from Iraq. Most were very young and all had on their desert camouflage uniforms. This was as change from earlier, when they had to buy civilian clothes in Kuwait to fly home. It was a visible reminder that we are in a war. It probably was pretty close to what train terminals were like in World War II. Many people were stopping the troops to talk to them, asking them questions in the Starbucks line or just saying "Welcome Home." In addition to all the flights that had been canceled on Sunday, the weather was terrible in Baltimore and the flights were backed up. So, there were a lot of unhappy people in the terminal trying to get home, but nobody that I saw gave the soldiers a bad time. By the afternoon, one plane to Denver had been delayed several hours. United personnel kept asking for volunteers to give up their seats and take another flight. They weren't getting many takers. Finally, a United spokeswoman got on the PA and said this, "Folks. As you can see, there are a lot of soldiers in the waiting area. They only have 14 days of leave and we're trying to get them where they need to go without spending any more time in an airport then they have to. We sold them all tickets, knowing we would oversell the flight. If we can, we want to get them all on this flight. We want all the soldiers to know that we respect what you're doing, we are here for you and we love you." At that, the entire terminal of cranky, tired, travel-weary people, a cross-section of America, broke into sustained and heart-felt applause. The soldiers looked surprised and very modest. Most of them just looked at their boots. Many of us were wiping away tears. And, yes, people lined up to take the later flight and all the soldiers went to Denver on that flight. That little moment made me proud to be an American, and also told me why we will win this war. If you want to send my little story on to your friends and family, feel free. This is not some urban legend. I was there, I was part of it, I saw it happen. Will Ross Administrative Judge United States Department of Defense (Verification of story is at http://www.snopes.com/politics/war/onleave.asp ) ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 12:04:14 PM PST US From: "Terry Watson" Subject: RE: RV-List: Fuel Vents --> RV-List message posted by: "Terry Watson" That's exactly what my RV-8 plans show, or maybe that's why you are asking. Terry -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Mark Phillips Subject: Re: RV-List: Fuel Vents --> RV-List message posted by: Mark Phillips What is the reason for the fittings where the vents go through the floor anyway? Why not just run the line through a bushing or grommet in a hole in the floor? Mark do not archive ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 12:10:08 PM PST US From: "Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club" Subject: Re: RV-List: Fuel Vents --> RV-List message posted by: "Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club" Mark Phillips wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: Mark Phillips > > What is the reason for the fittings where the vents go through the floor > anyway? Why not just run the line through a bushing or grommet in a > hole in the floor? > > Mark do not archive Or run them down the gear leg where they wont ice up..... ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 01:04:31 PM PST US From: "Kosta Lewis" Subject: RE: RV-List: Fuel Vents --> RV-List message posted by: "Kosta Lewis" >What is the reason for the fittings where the vents go through the floor >anyway? Why not just run the line through a bushing or grommet in a >hole in the floor? All manners of vile fumes could enter the cockpit if the holes were not sealed: exhaust and oil breather would be enough. Ever seen the belly of an airplane? Lots of junk there. You don't want that stuff in where you are living. Yuck. Michael ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 01:34:38 PM PST US From: "C Ennis" Subject: RV-List: Weight of paint..roller Vs spray --> RV-List message posted by: "C Ennis" In one of the posts on 11/06 someone stated some stats for the weight of paint being the same wether rolled, brushed or sprayed. The sq. ft. coverage was the same per gallon. While that is probably true, please consider the overspray which does not adhere to the airframe...versus what may drip off the brush or roller onto the floor. I believe the advantages of spray painting include much less weight and no doubt a much more consistant paint film thickness over the whole airframe. If someone could figure out how to get all the overspray to adhere to the airframe instead of winding up in those airfilters, we could cut the cost of a paint job in half. Just my opinion...rebuttals? Charlie Ennis RV-6A Working on the fiberglass. UGH ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 01:37:42 PM PST US From: Scott Bilinski Subject: Re: RV-List: Fuel Vents --> RV-List message posted by: Scott Bilinski Thats the way my RV8 instructions described it. At 11:40 AM 11/6/03 -0600, you wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: Mark Phillips > >What is the reason for the fittings where the vents go through the floor >anyway? Why not just run the line through a bushing or grommet in a >hole in the floor? > >Mark do not archive > > Scott Bilinski Eng dept 305 Phone (858) 657-2536 Pager (858) 502-5190 ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 01:58:56 PM PST US From: "Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club" Subject: Re: RV-List: Fuel Vents --> RV-List message posted by: "Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club" Terry Watson wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: "Terry Watson" > > That's exactly what my RV-8 plans show, or maybe that's why you are asking. > > Terry no I didnt know that.. But I know Curtis Pitt's has been pointing them straight back (down by the wheel) since 1943. It keeps the small bugs from going head-on into the fuel. They don't drink much though. I don't know why a fuel pumped system needs to pressurize the tank with ram air. The air in the tank needs to breath out and in as the plane climbs and desends. They are actually static ports to allow this air to go in and out. Phil do not archive ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 02:29:32 PM PST US Subject: RV-List: FW: Polishing Canopy and scratch removal Question From: "David.vonLinsowe" --> RV-List message posted by: "David.vonLinsowe" I should also say that when you switch to a finer grit/grade paper, your sanding strokes need to be 90 degrees from the previous grit/grade. Only go to the next finer grit/grade when you can no longer see any of the scratches from the previous grit/grade. What you're really doing is replacing scratches with finer scratches. It's important that the coarser scratches are gone before going to a finer grit/grade. By switching back and forth 90 degrees you can tell if you sanded/polished enough before moving on. Dave -----Original Message----- From: vonLinsowe, David Subject: FW: Polishing Canopy and scratch removal Question From experience I had with a Pitts canopy I would highly recommend the Micro Mesh system then finish off with Finish 2001 in the bright green and orange bottle. I went from sanding with 320 wet-or-dry all through Micro Mesh's steps. It turned out nice, but the Finish 2001 really did the trick. I use the Finish 2001 all the time on the RV canopy for cleaning and de-hazing and I haven't found anything that works as well! It does polish, but I also think it somehow fills small scratches so they can't be seen at all. It makes the Plexiglas invisible. The problem I have now is nose prints on the canopy. People can't tell where the canopy is so they run into it with their nose... Dave From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of P M Condon Subject: RV-List: Re: Polishing Canopies and micro scratch removal question ?? --> RV-List message posted by: P M Condon What have RV-ers been using to polish canopies? I have been using Plexus with good results as a cleaner/polisher. I need to polish out some micro fine scratches so I am wondering what others are using to do this? At the AOPA convention this weekend I purchased a Flitz polishing kit.....I am not thrilled with the results on plastic. I realize that micro-mesh and other similar companies have a product...I am wondering what else is out there that polishes out micro scratches and all that. There are canopies on RV's at Oshkosh that look like Todd just took them out of the mold-there so clean and scratch free... **************************************************************************************** Note: The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential and thus protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. Thank you. **************************************************************************************** ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 02:37:56 PM PST US From: "Jack Blomgren" Subject: RV-List: Lightspeed + Mag Starter Switch? --> RV-List message posted by: "Jack Blomgren" RV Builders/Flyers, I'm looking for a good keyed starter/ignition switch solution to use with toggle switches for one Lightspeed, one Slick mag configuration. If you have the same setup and arrived at a happy, non-Van's mag switch solution, your response will be appreciated. NAPPA has two catalog pages of keyed ignition/starter switches with a variety of contact or circuit arrangements. If you used or know these Standard (domestic, non-Chinese) switches could you share recommended catalog or part numbers for the growing number of two-type ignition RV builders. Thanks much in advance. Jack, Red Wing, MN -8 panel, wiring ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 03:08:35 PM PST US From: "Brian Denk" Subject: Re: RV-List: Lightspeed + Mag Starter Switch? --> RV-List message posted by: "Brian Denk" >RV Builders/Flyers, > >I'm looking for a good keyed starter/ignition switch solution to use with >toggle switches for one Lightspeed, one Slick mag configuration. If you >have the same setup and arrived at a happy, non-Van's mag switch solution, >your response will be appreciated. > >NAPPA has two catalog pages of keyed ignition/starter switches with a >variety of contact or circuit arrangements. If you used or know these >Standard (domestic, non-Chinese) switches could you share recommended >catalog or part numbers for the growing number of two-type ignition RV >builders. Thanks much in advance. > >Jack, Red Wing, MN >-8 panel, wiring Jack, As a dual ignition source RV8 driver, I found the most simple solution was to just use toggle switches for both. I inverted one so they both are UP when they are hot. Remember, the logic is opposite with this installation....closed switch to fire up the Lightspeed, and open switch to render the mag active. Key switches are of marginal value in light airplanes. It's utterly simple for Joe Dirtbag to reach under the panel and short out or open the wires to get the engine started. Digikey and Newark should have various forms of keyed switches if you truly feel a key is necessary. Brian Denk RV8 N94BD 350 hrs. ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 04:00:45 PM PST US From: linn walters Subject: Re: RV-List: Weight of paint..roller Vs spray --> RV-List message posted by: linn walters C Ennis wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "C Ennis" > >In one of the posts on 11/06 someone stated some stats for the weight of paint being the same wether rolled, brushed or sprayed. The sq. ft. coverage was the same per gallon. While that is probably true, please consider the overspray which does not adhere to the airframe...versus what may drip off the brush or roller onto the floor. I believe the advantages of spray painting include much less weight and no doubt a much more consistant paint film thickness over the whole airframe. > If someone could figure out how to get all the overspray to adhere to the airframe instead of winding up in those airfilters, we could cut the cost of a paint job in half. > Just my opinion...rebuttals? > Charlie Ennis RV-6A Working on the fiberglass. UGH > > > I agree with everything you said about spraying. Rolling just doesn't put down a consistent thickness film. As to overspray, we know that the standard high pressure air sprayer has an overabundance of it. We can cut that down a little with HVLP, High Volume Low Pressure. If you already have a compressor, then you'll spend more money on a turbine-type 'compressor'. there are, however, HVLP guns that will hook up to your high pressure compressor. The next best thing is static-charged painting. I haven't tried this, but Harbor freight has a powder coat system for $99 that might be adapted to a regular spray gun. It places a charge on the powder (I think +) and the workpiece is charged - ..... and the powder is attracted evenly on the workpiece. Should work the same with paint. The car makers used a charged paint system (with robotic sprayers, of course .... a bit of overkill for what we need) and it seems OK. Linn ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 04:21:58 PM PST US From: RV6ator@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: Polishing Canopies and micro scratch removal question ?? --> RV-List message posted by: RV6ator@aol.com The best thing I have found for new or old canopies is 3M Liquid Polish P/N 05993. Available at Auto stores that sell 3M products. This stuff works great on restoring faded or scratched canopies, I have found nothing better. Regards, Bill Mahoney Sherman, CT RV6 N747W Sherman, CT ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 04:27:54 PM PST US From: "Dan Checkoway" Subject: Re: RV-List: Lightspeed + Mag Starter Switch? --> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" I have to ask...why use a key at all? Using two toggle switches seems simpler, cheaper, lighter, and less complicated to wire. Other than prop locks and hangar locks, I'm not a big fan of keys/locks in general, so take this with a grain of salt! 8-) do not archive )_( Dan RV-7 N714D (no keys anywhere...come steal my plane) http://www.rvproject.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack Blomgren" Subject: RV-List: Lightspeed + Mag Starter Switch? > --> RV-List message posted by: "Jack Blomgren" > > RV Builders/Flyers, > > I'm looking for a good keyed starter/ignition switch solution to use with > toggle switches for one Lightspeed, one Slick mag configuration. If you > have the same setup and arrived at a happy, non-Van's mag switch solution, > your response will be appreciated. > > NAPPA has two catalog pages of keyed ignition/starter switches with a > variety of contact or circuit arrangements. If you used or know these > Standard (domestic, non-Chinese) switches could you share recommended > catalog or part numbers for the growing number of two-type ignition RV > builders. Thanks much in advance. > > Jack, Red Wing, MN > -8 panel, wiring > > ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 04:30:50 PM PST US From: "Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club" Subject: RV-List: led lights --> RV-List message posted by: "Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club" lights just arrived. 6:30 CST gathering tools........ will report later when done........ Phil do not archive ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 05:10:25 PM PST US From: linn walters Subject: Re: RV-List: Weight of paint..roller Vs spray --> RV-List message posted by: linn walters --> RV-List message posted by: linn walters C Ennis wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "C Ennis" > >In one of the posts on 11/06 someone stated some stats for the weight of paint being the same wether rolled, brushed or sprayed. The sq. ft. coverage was the same per gallon. While that is probably true, please consider the overspray which does not adhere to the airframe...versus what may drip off the brush or roller onto the floor. I believe the advantages of spray painting include much less weight and no doubt a much more consistant paint film thickness over the whole airframe. > If someone could figure out how to get all the overspray to adhere to the airframe instead of winding up in those airfilters, we could cut the cost of a paint job in half. > Just my opinion...rebuttals? > Charlie Ennis RV-6A Working on the fiberglass. UGH > > > I agree with everything you said about spraying. Rolling just doesn't put down a consistent thickness film. As to overspray, we know that the standard high pressure air sprayer has an overabundance of it. We can cut that down a little with HVLP, High Volume Low Pressure. If you already have a compressor, then you'll spend more money on a turbine-type 'compressor'. there are, however, HVLP guns that will hook up to your high pressure compressor. The next best thing is static-charged painting. I haven't tried this, but Harbor freight has a powder coat system for $99 that might be adapted to a regular spray gun. It places a charge on the powder (I think +) and the workpiece is charged - ..... and the powder is attracted evenly on the workpiece. Should work the same with paint. The car makers used a charged paint system (with robotic sprayers, of course .... a bit of overkill for what we need) and it seems OK. Linn ________________________________ Message 31 ____________________________________ Time: 05:44:29 PM PST US From: "Vince Himsl" Subject: RV-List: Cowl Heat Protector Tape for RV8 --> RV-List message posted by: "Vince Himsl" Hello, Roughly how much of Van's cowl heat protector tape do I need to order for the RV8? 180 HP Thanks! Vince Himsl RV8 - SB Finish ________________________________ Message 32 ____________________________________ Time: 05:58:10 PM PST US From: Charlie Kuss Subject: Re: RV-List: Why do we use VariPrime/ Sherwin williams? --> RV-List message posted by: Charlie Kuss Larry, DP40LF does not contain strontium chromate. If it's an automotive product, & is not intended for use on aircraft aluminum. Strontium chromate is the replacement for Zinc chromate used in Aerospace Mil Spec epoxy primers. I know that PPG makes aircraft refinishing products. DeSoto is their Aviation Division. DeSoto Desoprime HS is one product which is specifically formulated for use on aluminium. http://www.ppg.com/prc-desoto/main.asp?img=coat&menuID=2&contLvl=com&catID=2&prodLvl=prime&prodID=1&pdfID=4 http://www.ppg.com/prc-desoto/pdf/desophs.pdf Automotive epoxy primers are formulated for use on steel. These epoxy primers are not intended for use on aluminum. Their formulation does not offer any special ingredients to prevent corrosion. The link below lists all the aviation primers available through PPG's DeSoto division. http://www.ppg.com/prc-desoto/main.asp?img=coat&menuID=2&contLvl=com&catID=2&prodLvl=prime&prodID=1 DeSoto's Super Koropon is another excellent product for aircarft use. You can use anything you want on your aircraft. However, why not use a product specifically designed for aircraft aluminum? Epoxy primers are not cheap, so why not get the best product for the job? Charlie Kuss >--> RV-List message posted by: "LarryRobertHelming" > >That is why I used 2-part epoxy DP40LF. Also, when you go to do the finish >painting, the DP48LF is a good primer for the PPG Concept paint. Great >stuff. And by the way, the DP40/48LF primer can be thinned to make it flow >out nice and smooth. Ask your PPG paint supplier about it. Great primer >but you need a air supply to protect yourself or work outside where there is >plenty of fresh air. And it does not dry instantly like some other primers. >Painting in the fall is a good time due to bugs being less common with >outside painting. However, I suggest you setup an inside paint booth large >enough to do a detached wing and later the fuselage. That is the best way >to go when you think about it seriously IMO. > >Indiana Larry, RV7 Tip-up TMX-O-360 ACS2002 Dynon CNS430 Digitrak >On Finish Kit and painting things Viper Race Yellow over DP48LP primer > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: >To: >Subject: Re: RV-List: Why do we use VariPrime/ Sherwin williams? > > >> --> RV-List message posted by: DWENSING@aol.com >> >> In a message dated 11/1/03 11:34:22 AM Eastern Standard Time, >> top_gun_toronto@yahoo.ca writes: >> >> >> > For those following our steps... the only true sure way is to Anodize or >> > Epoxy paint. Anything else is a guess against mother nature. >> > >> > >> >> Sorry, but that is not quite true. There are other paint systems that will >> give equal or better corrosion protection versus epoxy. The one thing >epoxy does >> provide is chemical resistance. i.e. gasoline and oil >> Dale Ensing >> >> > > ________________________________ Message 33 ____________________________________ Time: 06:14:06 PM PST US From: "John" Subject: RV-List: Schematic Diagram Wanted --> RV-List message posted by: "John" Is there anyone one the list who has an internal schematic diagram of the PS Engineering intercom? I have a model PS501 and want to trouble shoot beyond the information provided by the manufacturer - they only give the inputs/outputs without any internal diagrams. Thanks...a long shot I know. John at Salida, CO ________________________________ Message 34 ____________________________________ Time: 06:27:33 PM PST US From: "Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club" Subject: RV-List: led's --> RV-List message posted by: "Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club" green board tested 8:25 two led's are dim, but it can't be detected. they are in the forward facing cluster and they are so bright that they are not noticed..... will trouble shoot later when vision returns. Now I do a beer...... Phil ________________________________ Message 35 ____________________________________ Time: 06:27:58 PM PST US From: Charlie Kuss Subject: Re: RV-List: Brushing on Iridite 14-2 Question --> RV-List message posted by: Charlie Kuss Dave, Why do you wish to brush the Iridite on? I've used Iridite 14-2 extensively on my project. It's great stuff. If you purchase it in powder form, it 's cheap enough to dip every part. I've dip tank treated every part on my 8A, including the main longerons, my one piece wing main skins (9' 2 5/8" long) & the fuselage tail cone skins. Buying Alodine or Iridite in liquid form is WAY to expensive. Purchased in powder form, it works out to under $2 per gallon. With 40 gallons, you can treat the largest parts of your project and have enough to do all the parts. The dipping method yields the best results with the least work. I have seen the same info you refer to, but like you, could find no additional info. Sorry! :-( Charlie Kuss >--> RV-List message posted by: Dave Smith > >Okay, I've been checking into Iridite 14-2 and found a local distributor >here in Spokane. When we talked about different application methods, he >mentioned that McDermid makes some kind of kit to go with it to make it >'brushable', although he was short on details. Upon further searching >of the archives and the net, I ran across a reference to an additive >that you put into 14-2 to make it brushable (sorry, can't remember the >name). > >Do folks use 14-2 as is mixed, or are they putting in this additive for >when they want to brush/spray the solution? > >Second question: the sales guy suggested taking the parts to a local >shop that specializes in dipping. He said that he knew business had >been slow for them, so they would probably cut a good deal. Has anybody >else used a shop like this? If so, how much did it cost you? >-- > >Dave >http://www.rv10project.net > > ________________________________ Message 36 ____________________________________ Time: 06:39:30 PM PST US From: "Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club" Subject: RV-List: LED's --> RV-List message posted by: "Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club" Trouble found. somebody missed a resistor. Fixed......... These things are brighter than incandescents........ Phil do not archive ________________________________ Message 37 ____________________________________ Time: 06:49:41 PM PST US Subject: Re: RV-List: This is a real story and has been verified with the author and pe ople in the terminal at the time. From: Boyd Braem --> RV-List message posted by: Boyd Braem Yeah, that's the same reception I got coming back from Viet Nam. Would you like me to drop napalm on some one?--maybe some women or a few kids? I was actually quite accurate in bombing with the A4-Skyhawk ("Scooter"--to you guys that were there)--I can put a bunch of 500's in your neighbor's house if you want or just mess up the whole yard with Zunis--I mean they spent a lot of money to train me to do that. Actually, there was ONE A4 pilot who shot down a MiG with his Zunis--it was accidental but still a good day. And it was LT John McCain's A4 that started the big fire on the Forrestall (Forest Fire) when a missile from an F-4 hit the bottom of his fuselage (and fuel tank, oh, yeah, and then some bombs) and he had to run out on his refueling probe to get out of the flames--they didn't have 0/0 ejection seats back then (1967?). The worst thing was that the fire crew got blasted away when the bombs started going off--and then they (the bombs) blew a hole in the deck. And all good stories have a happy ending. And an Administrative Judge is (I think?--do I really?) retired. Boyd. RV-Super 6 (325 hp/IO-540) On Thursday, November 6, 2003, at 02:55 PM, MARSHALL,STEPHANIE (HP-Corvallis,ex1) wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: "MARSHALL,STEPHANIE (HP-Corvallis,ex1)" > > > This is a real story and has been verified with the author and people > in the > terminal at the time (see bottom of page). > > Dear Friends and Family, > > I hope that you will spare me a few minutes of your time to tell you > about > something that I saw on Monday, October 27. > > I had been attending a conference in Annapolis and was coming home on > Sunday. As you may recall, Los Angeles International Airport was > closed on > Sunday, October 26, because of the fires that affected air traffic > control. > Accordingly, my flight, and many others, were canceled and I wound up > spending a night in Baltimore. > > My story begins the next day. When I went to check in at the United > counter > Monday morning I saw a lot of soldiers home from Iraq. Most were very > young > and all had on their desert camouflage uniforms. This was as change > from > earlier, when they had to buy civilian clothes in Kuwait to fly home. > It was > a visible reminder that we are in a war. It probably was pretty close > to > what train terminals were like in World War II. > > Many people were stopping the troops to talk to them, asking them > questions > in the Starbucks line or just saying "Welcome Home." In addition to > all the > flights that had been canceled on Sunday, the weather was terrible in > Baltimore and the flights were backed up. So, there were a lot of > unhappy > people in the terminal trying to get home, but nobody that I saw gave > the > soldiers a bad time. > > By the afternoon, one plane to Denver had been delayed several hours. > United > personnel kept asking for volunteers to give up their seats and take > another > flight. They weren't getting many takers. Finally, a United > spokeswoman got > on the PA and said this, "Folks. As you can see, there are a lot of > soldiers > in the waiting area. They only have 14 days of leave and we're trying > to get > them where they need to go without spending any more time in an > airport then > they have to. We sold them all tickets, knowing we would oversell the > flight. If we can, we want to get them all on this flight. We want all > the > soldiers to know that we respect what you're doing, we are here for > you and > we love you." > > At that, the entire terminal of cranky, tired, travel-weary people, a > cross-section of America, broke into sustained and heart-felt > applause. The > soldiers looked surprised and very modest. Most of them just looked at > their > boots. Many of us were wiping away tears. > > And, yes, people lined up to take the later flight and all the > soldiers went > to Denver on that flight. > > That little moment made me proud to be an American, and also told me > why we > will win this war. > > If you want to send my little story on to your friends and family, feel > free. This is not some urban legend. I was there, I was part of it, I > saw it > happen. > > Will Ross > Administrative Judge > United States Department of Defense > > (Verification of story is at > http://www.snopes.com/politics/war/onleave.asp > ) > > > _- > ======================================================================= > _-> _- > ======================================================================= > _- > ======================================================================= > _- > ======================================================================= > _- > ======================================================================= > > > > ________________________________ Message 38 ____________________________________ Time: 07:28:15 PM PST US Subject: RV-List: FW: Polishing Canopy and scratch removal Question From: "David.vonLinsowe" --> RV-List message posted by: "David.vonLinsowe" (I don't think the first time I sent this it went through, so I'm retrying...) I should also say that when you switch to a finer grit/grade paper, your sanding strokes need to be 90 degrees from the previous grit/grade. Only go to the next finer grit/grade when you can no longer see any of the scratches from the previous grit/grade. What you're really doing is replacing scratches with finer scratches. It's important that the coarser scratches are gone before going to a finer grit/grade. By switching back and forth 90 degrees you can tell if you sanded/polished enough before moving on. Dave -----Original Message----- From: vonLinsowe, David Subject: FW: Polishing Canopy and scratch removal Question From experience I had with a Pitts canopy I would highly recommend the Micro Mesh system then finish off with Finish 2001 in the bright green and orange bottle. I went from sanding with 320 wet-or-dry all through Micro Mesh's steps. It turned out nice, but the Finish 2001 really did the trick. I use the Finish 2001 all the time on the RV canopy for cleaning and de-hazing and I haven't found anything that works as well! It does polish, but I also think it somehow fills small scratches so they can't be seen at all. It makes the Plexiglas invisible. The problem I have now is nose prints on the canopy. People can't tell where the canopy is so they run into it with their nose... Dave From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of P M Condon Subject: RV-List: Re: Polishing Canopies and micro scratch removal question ?? --> RV-List message posted by: P M Condon What have RV-ers been using to polish canopies? I have been using Plexus with good results as a cleaner/polisher. I need to polish out some micro fine scratches so I am wondering what others are using to do this? At the AOPA convention this weekend I purchased a Flitz polishing kit.....I am not thrilled with the results on plastic. I realize that micro-mesh and other similar companies have a product...I am wondering what else is out there that polishes out micro scratches and all that. There are canopies on RV's at Oshkosh that look like Todd just took them out of the mold-there so clean and scratch free... **************************************************************************************** Note: The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential and thus protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. Thank you. **************************************************************************************** ________________________________ Message 39 ____________________________________ Time: 08:02:17 PM PST US From: "Dana Overall" Subject: Re: RV-List: This is a real story and has been verified with the author and pe ople in the terminal at the time. --> RV-List message posted by: "Dana Overall" >From: Boyd Braem > >Yeah, that's the same reception I got coming back from Viet Nam. Would >you like me to drop napalm on some one?--maybe some women or a few >kids? > >And all good stories have a happy ending. And an Administrative Judge >is (I think?--do I really?) retired. > >Boyd. >RV-Super 6 (325 hp/IO-540) Take a chill Boyd, if this is a true story more power to the people who showed their appreciation and a pat on the back for the boys (yes, most are still boys acting as men) in uniform. Sorry gang, but I couldn't sit on this. Yes, I still have my draft card from the Vietnam era. Dana Overall Richmond, KY RV-7 slider, Imron black, "Black Magic" Finish kit Buying Instruments. Hangar flying my Dynon. http://rvflying.tripod.com do not archive From Beethoven to the Rolling Stones, your favorite music is always playing on MSN Radio Plus. No ads, no talk. Trial month FREE! ________________________________ Message 40 ____________________________________ Time: 08:19:41 PM PST US From: "Bruce Gray" Subject: RE: RV-List: This is a real story and has been verified with the author and pe ople in the terminal at the time. --> RV-List message posted by: "Bruce Gray" I had to turn mine in to the Draft Board when I was drafted back in 64. Bruce www.glasair.org -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dana Overall Subject: Re: RV-List: This is a real story and has been verified with the author and pe ople in the terminal at the time. --> RV-List message posted by: "Dana Overall" Take a chill Boyd, if this is a true story more power to the people who showed their appreciation and a pat on the back for the boys (yes, most are still boys acting as men) in uniform. Sorry gang, but I couldn't sit on this. Yes, I still have my draft card from the Vietnam era. Dana Overall Richmond, KY RV-7 slider, Imron black, "Black Magic" Finish kit Buying Instruments. Hangar flying my Dynon. http://rvflying.tripod.com do not archive From Beethoven to the Rolling Stones, your favorite music is always playing on MSN Radio Plus. No ads, no talk. Trial month FREE! ________________________________ Message 41 ____________________________________ Time: 08:30:23 PM PST US From: "Richard Sipp" Subject: Re: RV-List: Why do we use VariPrime/ Sherwin williams? --> RV-List message posted by: "Richard Sipp" I second Charlie's comments and would add that it is easy to spray. It's been on the inside of my 4 for 6 years and looks like the day it was painted. I know the origninal poster, Larry, was talking about a primer which would be top-coated on the exterior. A good feature of the Super Koropon is that it does not require top coating when used on the interior structure. The list of aerospace vehicles that are interior primed with DeSoto Super Koropon is long including many airlines, the space shuttle, Gulfstreams etc. Dick Sipp RV 4 N250DS RV10 N110DV ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlie Kuss" Subject: Re: RV-List: Why do we use VariPrime/ Sherwin williams? > --> RV-List message posted by: Charlie Kuss > > Larry, > DP40LF does not contain strontium chromate. If it's an automotive product, & is not intended for use on aircraft aluminum. Strontium chromate is the replacement for Zinc chromate used in Aerospace Mil Spec epoxy primers. I know that PPG makes aircraft refinishing products. DeSoto is their Aviation Division. DeSoto Desoprime HS is one product which is specifically formulated for use on aluminium. > > http://www.ppg.com/prc-desoto/main.asp?img=coat&menuID=2&contLvl=com&catID=2&prodLvl=prime&prodID=1&pdfID=4 > > http://www.ppg.com/prc-desoto/pdf/desophs.pdf > > Automotive epoxy primers are formulated for use on steel. These epoxy primers are not intended for use on aluminum. Their formulation does not offer any special ingredients to prevent corrosion. > > The link below lists all the aviation primers available through PPG's DeSoto division. > > http://www.ppg.com/prc-desoto/main.asp?img=coat&menuID=2&contLvl=com&catID=2&prodLvl=prime&prodID=1 > > DeSoto's Super Koropon is another excellent product for aircarft use. You can use anything you want on your aircraft. However, why not use a product specifically designed for aircraft aluminum? Epoxy primers are not cheap, so why not get the best product for the job? > > Charlie Kuss > > >--> RV-List message posted by: "LarryRobertHelming" > > > >That is why I used 2-part epoxy DP40LF. Also, when you go to do the finish > >painting, the DP48LF is a good primer for the PPG Concept paint. Great > >stuff. And by the way, the DP40/48LF primer can be thinned to make it flow > >out nice and smooth. Ask your PPG paint supplier about it. Great primer > >but you need a air supply to protect yourself or work outside where there is > >plenty of fresh air. And it does not dry instantly like some other primers. > >Painting in the fall is a good time due to bugs being less common with > >outside painting. However, I suggest you setup an inside paint booth large > >enough to do a detached wing and later the fuselage. That is the best way > >to go when you think about it seriously IMO. > > > >Indiana Larry, RV7 Tip-up TMX-O-360 ACS2002 Dynon CNS430 Digitrak > >On Finish Kit and painting things Viper Race Yellow over DP48LP primer > > > > > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: > >To: > >Subject: Re: RV-List: Why do we use VariPrime/ Sherwin williams? > > > > > >> --> RV-List message posted by: DWENSING@aol.com > >> > >> In a message dated 11/1/03 11:34:22 AM Eastern Standard Time, > >> top_gun_toronto@yahoo.ca writes: > >> > >> > >> > For those following our steps... the only true sure way is to Anodize or > >> > Epoxy paint. Anything else is a guess against mother nature. > >> > > >> > > >> > >> Sorry, but that is not quite true. There are other paint systems that will > >> give equal or better corrosion protection versus epoxy. The one thing > >epoxy does > >> provide is chemical resistance. i.e. gasoline and oil > >> Dale Ensing > >> > >> > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 42 ____________________________________ Time: 08:38:42 PM PST US From: Tedd McHenry Subject: RV-List: Latest AC 43-13? --> RV-List message posted by: Tedd McHenry I'm trying to ensure that I have the latest copy of AC 43-13 (Acceptable Methods), in electronic form, and I seem to be in Reference Number Hell. Can someone here play Virgil and guide me out of it? I have three separate references. 1. The FAA web site carries AC 43-13-1B, which they annotate with "September 8, 1998 (With Change 1 Incorporated)." 2. FAA AC 43-16A, dated February, 2002, announces Change 1 to AC 43-13-1B. 3. Jeppesen carries, in printed form, what they refer to as "AC-43.13-1B/2A with Change 1." Are 1 and 2 the same document, with AC 43-16A just being a tad late in announcing it? This AC 43-13-2A is very confusing. It's referred to in many places on the FAA web site, but I can't find the actual document. Also, my old copy of the Jeppesen book (AC 43.13-1A and AC 43.13-2A combined) appears to be a single document, i.e. there's only one table of contents with no distinction between 1A and 2A, even though they have different titles ("Acceptable Methods..." and "Aircraft Alterations"). Was 2A ever actually a separate document? Did 1B supercede both 1A and 2A? Thanks, Tedd McHenry Surrey, BC -6 wings DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 43 ____________________________________ Time: 08:47:07 PM PST US From: "Kosta Lewis" Subject: RE: RV-List: LED's --> RV-List message posted by: "Kosta Lewis" >Trouble found. somebody missed a resistor. Fixed......... >These things are brighter than incandescents........ Was that before or after the beer?? Do not archive ________________________________ Message 44 ____________________________________ Time: 08:51:18 PM PST US From: "Kosta Lewis" Subject: RE: RV-List: This is a real story and has been verified with the author and pe ople in the terminal at the time. --> RV-List message posted by: "Kosta Lewis" >From: Boyd Braem > >Yeah, that's the same reception I got coming back from Viet Nam. Would >>you like me to drop napalm on some one?--maybe some women or a few >>kids? > >>And all good stories have a happy ending. And an Administrative Judge >>is (I think?--do I really?) retired. >Take a chill Boyd, if this is a true story more power to the people who >showed their appreciation and a pat on the back for the boys (yes, most are >still boys acting as men) in uniform. >Sorry gang, but I couldn't sit on this. Yes, I still have my draft card >from the Vietnam era. OK: NOBODY SAY A THING. Good. And now, let's get back to building. Michael Oh, yeah. Do not archive stuff like this, gents. ________________________________ Message 45 ____________________________________ Time: 09:01:02 PM PST US Subject: RV-List: 21 years of RV-Ator From: smoothweasel@juno.com --> RV-List message posted by: smoothweasel@juno.com I have "The 18 Years Of RV-Ator" and would like to know if the new book is an addition to the old one or if it has all new material? do not archive Joel "Weasel" Graber RV-4 finishing Brooksville MS ________________________________ Message 46 ____________________________________ Time: 09:07:37 PM PST US From: "Tom Gummo" Subject: Re: RV-List: This is a real story and has been verified with the author and pe ople in the terminal at the time. --> RV-List message posted by: "Tom Gummo" I just went into AF ROTC but unlike a ex-pres, I went to the meetings. :-) Tom "GummiBear" Gummo Wild Weasel #1753 http://mysite.verizon.net/t.gummo/index.html ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bruce Gray" Subject: RE: RV-List: This is a real story and has been verified with the author and pe ople in the terminal at the time. > --> RV-List message posted by: "Bruce Gray" > > I had to turn mine in to the Draft Board when I was drafted back in 64. > > Bruce > www.glasair.org > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dana Overall > To: rv-list@matronics.com.ople.in.the.terminal.at.the.time > Subject: Re: RV-List: This is a real story and has been verified with > the author and pe ople in the terminal at the time. > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Dana Overall" > > > Take a chill Boyd, if this is a true story more power to the people who > showed their appreciation and a pat on the back for the boys (yes, most > are > still boys acting as men) in uniform. > > Sorry gang, but I couldn't sit on this. Yes, I still have my draft card > > from the Vietnam era. > > > Dana Overall > Richmond, KY > RV-7 slider, Imron black, "Black Magic" > Finish kit > Buying Instruments. Hangar flying my Dynon. > http://rvflying.tripod.com > do not archive > > From Beethoven to the Rolling Stones, your favorite music is always > playing > on MSN Radio Plus. No ads, no talk. Trial month FREE! > > ________________________________ Message 47 ____________________________________ Time: 09:14:39 PM PST US From: "Rob W M Shipley" Subject: RV-List: SS tape --> RV-List message posted by: "Rob W M Shipley" Stein wrote "I will be selling it on my website starting next week, and the price will be $.50 cents per foot. The stainless tape is 3" with the heavy duty Acrylic adhesive, exactly what works well on the leading edge of the -4,6,7, & 8 flaps. Cheers, Stein Bruch, http://www.steinair.com " Is this not likely to be of use to 9 builders? Rob Rob W M Shipley RV9A N919RV (res) Fuselage ________________________________ Message 48 ____________________________________ Time: 09:19:43 PM PST US From: Gil Alexander Subject: Re: RV-List: Why do we use VariPrime/ Sherwin williams? --> RV-List message posted by: Gil Alexander Larry, The same PPG paint dealer should be able to sell you DP70 epoxy primer, which IS MIL-Spec. qualified (the MIL-P-23377 spec) and does contain strontium chromate for Alum. protection.... and doesn't need a top coat.... gil in Tucson At 08:53 PM 11/6/2003 -0500, you wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: Charlie Kuss > >Larry, >DP40LF does not contain strontium chromate. If it's an automotive product, >& is not intended for use on aircraft aluminum. Strontium chromate is the >replacement for Zinc chromate used in Aerospace Mil Spec epoxy primers. I >know that PPG makes aircraft refinishing products. DeSoto is their >Aviation Division. DeSoto Desoprime HS is one product which is >specifically formulated for use on aluminium. > >http://www.ppg.com/prc-desoto/main.asp?img=coat&menuID=2&contLvl=com&catID=2&prodLvl=prime&prodID=1&pdfID=4 > >http://www.ppg.com/prc-desoto/pdf/desophs.pdf > > Automotive epoxy primers are formulated for use on steel. These epoxy > primers are not intended for use on aluminum. Their formulation does not > offer any special ingredients to prevent corrosion. > >The link below lists all the aviation primers available through PPG's >DeSoto division. > >http://www.ppg.com/prc-desoto/main.asp?img=coat&menuID=2&contLvl=com&catID=2&prodLvl=prime&prodID=1 > >DeSoto's Super Koropon is another excellent product for aircarft use. You >can use anything you want on your aircraft. However, why not use a product >specifically designed for aircraft aluminum? Epoxy primers are not cheap, >so why not get the best product for the job? > >Charlie Kuss > > >--> RV-List message posted by: "LarryRobertHelming" > > > >That is why I used 2-part epoxy DP40LF. Also, when you go to do the finish > >painting, the DP48LF is a good primer for the PPG Concept paint. Great > >stuff. And by the way, the DP40/48LF primer can be thinned to make it flow > >out nice and smooth. Ask your PPG paint supplier about it. Great primer > >but you need a air supply to protect yourself or work outside where there is > >plenty of fresh air. And it does not dry instantly like some other primers. > >Painting in the fall is a good time due to bugs being less common with > >outside painting. However, I suggest you setup an inside paint booth large > >enough to do a detached wing and later the fuselage. That is the best way > >to go when you think about it seriously IMO. > > > >Indiana Larry, RV7 Tip-up TMX-O-360 ACS2002 Dynon CNS430 Digitrak > >On Finish Kit and painting things Viper Race Yellow over DP48LP primer > > > > > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: > >To: > >Subject: Re: RV-List: Why do we use VariPrime/ Sherwin williams? > > > > > >> --> RV-List message posted by: DWENSING@aol.com > >> > >> In a message dated 11/1/03 11:34:22 AM Eastern Standard Time, > >> top_gun_toronto@yahoo.ca writes: > >> > >> > >> > For those following our steps... the only true sure way is to Anodize or > >> > Epoxy paint. Anything else is a guess against mother nature. > >> > > >> > > >> > >> Sorry, but that is not quite true. There are other paint systems that will > >> give equal or better corrosion protection versus epoxy. The one thing > >epoxy does > >> provide is chemical resistance. i.e. gasoline and oil > >> Dale Ensing > >> > >> > > > > > > RV-6A, #20701 .. fitting out firewall... 77 Tiger N28478 at 57AZ ________________________________ Message 49 ____________________________________ Time: 10:05:26 PM PST US From: WMPALM@aol.com Subject: RV-List: SoCAL RV RendezVous is GO!!! --> RV-List message posted by: WMPALM@aol.com RV Enthusiasts, The weather forecast for this Saturday, Nov. 8, is looking fine for Cable Airport (Upland, CA), and our SoCAL RV RendezVous is GO!!! In fact, the weather forecast looks good from San Luis Obispo in the north to all points east and south. We would expect a lot of fly-ins from Arizona, Southern Nevada, and Southern California! We are expecting weather similar to last Saturday - - Please see Photos 25 to 31 in our group's photo album at http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoCAL-RVlist/lst. Last Saturday was a=20very pleasant, super-visibility day! Once Again: Our SoCAL RV RendezVous "get-together" is an opportunity for RV enthusiasts (flyers, builders, potential builders, friends, and family) to enjoy RV camaraderie, gawk at some nice RVs, swap stories, SWAP EXTRA RV PARTS, BUY A RENDEZVOUS T-SHIRT, have a little something to eat and drink, enjoy the sunshine, etc., etc. - - Just a straightforward, informal "good time" for all! We'll be ready for arrivals starting at 9 am, and the RendezVous goes until=204 pm. Here are the details: EVENT: SoCAL RV RendezVous DATE: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003 TIME: 9am to 4pm LOCATION: Cable Airport (KCCB), Upland, CA (http://www.cableairport.com) Cable Airport's manger, Chuck Barnett, is graciously allowing us to use the old north-south crosswind runway as the site of our fly-in. The old runway=20is now a taxiway located at the northwest corner of the airport just north of the fuel pit and west of the north hangars. REGISTRATION: When you arrive, please sign-in at our registration table and pick-up your badge. If you already have an EAA badge, you are encouraged to wear it as well. RV FLYERS: Our SoCAL RV RendezVous is a great opportunity for you to meet your fellow RV flyers/builders, enjoy some great RV camaraderie, and share your RV experiences and knowledge. Since this is an RV-focused "get together," everyone attending will be an enthusiastic "RVer" in some way! Many RV builders, potential builders, and other RV enthusiasts will be attending the RendezVous, and we encourage you to encourage them! We're sure that they will be very interested in your building experiences and will enjoy hearing about your RV flying. Note: If you decide that you want to give a few builders/enthusiasts a short ride, that would be great, but we want to emphasize that giving rides is completely optional on your part. You are certainly not obligated to do so. Our main goal is to have you fly-in, show-off your RV, share your building and flight experiences, and Have Fun! Only offer a short ride if you happen to=20feel like it! If not, don't worry about it! Just relax and Have Fun with your fellow "RVers!" RV BUILDERS, POTENTIAL BUILDERS, and RV ENTHUSIASTS: Note that this "get together" will be a particularly great opportunity for RV builders, and potential builders/enthusiasts, to meet experienced RV builders/flyers and see their beautiful aircraft both in-flight and at the RV parking area. You will be able to ask questions and gain valuable knowledge concerning the RV building process, the installation and checkout of various aircraft systems, and RV performance and flight characteristics. A few RV flyers may offer some lucky builders/enthusiasts a short encouragement/motivation ride, but this opportunity is strictly at the discretion of the individual RV flyers/owners. We would expect builders/enthusiasts to be courteous and not solicit any of the RV flyers/owners for a ride - - Please wait to be asked. Many RV flyers will prefer to just sit, relax, and talk rather than give rides. Builders interested in rides should display their Van's builder's number and RV model under construction on their registration badge and have a pilot's license. Potential builders may also be lucky enough to fly - - Please note "RV Builder???" on your badge and have your pilot's license handy. Also, "Significant Others" (the real decision-makers!) may be able to get a ride.=20 If offered a flight, builders and potential builders should offer to help pay for avgas. FLY-IN PROCEDURES: Cable Airport is a family-owned, RV-friendly airport with easy VFR access from the northwest and northeast (north of Ontario) as well as relatively easy access from the south and southwest past Corona and west of the Chino and Brackett Airports. Be sure to contact the Chino and Brackett towers for permission to fly through their airspace if you so chose. Please comply with all airspace restrictions and steer-clear of Ontario's airspace unless you're talking to ATC. We definitely want to have a violation-free day and maintain good relations with all air traffic control facilities/personnel. Note: A moving map GPS with airspace boundary depiction is highly recommended. SoCAL airspace permits good VFR access, but you do need to know exactly where and how high you are relative to controlled airspace. Also, please keep a wary eye out for airborne traffic. The traffic is not as thick as popularly rumored, but SoCAL is a nice place to fly for all, and many RVs will be flying into Cable as well. Cable is an uncontrolled airport but does have published recommended VFR arrival and departure procedures which you should review (see Cable's website and your flight guide). Also, please be neighbor-friendly by keeping noise down. VFR arrival and departure procedures for Cable airport can be found at http://www.cableairport.com/images/vfr24.gif for runway 24 (most likely runway with prevailing winds from the west) and at http://www.cableairport.com/images/vfr6.gif for runway 6. Please note that the Cable traffic pattern is left turns only - - No straight-ins or outs! No formation takeoffs, No buzz jobs, No fooling around! Flybys are restricted to pattern altitude, and flyby aircraft must yield to any aircraft in the standard traffic pattern. Be particularly watchful for crosswind approach traffic! PLEASE NO LOW FLYBYS! All FARs must be observed. An FAA representative who is also building an RV will be on the airport and could potentially issue violations for unsafe actions. If you wish to do a flyby, please remain at pattern altitude and watch carefully for traffic. After landing, you will exit off the runway to the NORTH side of the runway then taxi WEST. As you taxi westbound, please look for our RV RendezVous taxi and parking guides - - they'll have vests, wands, etc. and will help direct you to the next available parking spot. You might want to bring your own wheel chocks as we will be parking RVs on the old crosswind runway/taxiway that has a slight slope. We will have wooden chocks available if you forget yours! Non-RV aircraft will be parked parallel to and facing the active runway near the RV parking. Tie-down chains are available for those aircraft parking along the runway. FORMATION FLYING: If you are interested in formation flying (who isn't?), please contact Gary Sobek for further information and coordination: RV6_Flyer@hotmail.com. You must be a qualified, experienced RV formation flyer and comply with all Cable Airport flight procedures/restrictions as well as FAA regulations. WEATHER ALTERNATES: In the unlikely event that Cable Airport is not sunny and clear on the morning of Nov. 1 as usual, our VFR weather alternates are: #1 Agua Dulce Airpark (L70) and #2: Apple Valley (KAPV). Both Agua Dulce and Apple Valley are well equipped with ramp space, food, and avgas to handle lots of fly-ins. If Cable is IFR, Paul and Victoria Rosales (cell 661 433-6056) will be at Agua Dulce to greet arrivals there. Paul and Victoria will be in contact with the RendezVous crew at Cable to get the latest weather information. We don't plan to have anyone stationed at Apple Valley, but Paul and Victoria will fly there if Agua Dulce is socked in (which only happens "once in a blue moon!"). NOTE: All drive-ins should proceed to Cable Airport, because we will have Cable-stationed RVs on-hand regardless of weather. DRIVE-IN DIRECTIONS: Ground-bound RV enthusiasts, particularly RV builders and potential builders, are encouraged to attend! Cable Airport is located north of the I-10 freeway in Upland, CA. Take I-10's Central Avenue exit NORTH past Montclair Plaza.=20 At the end of Central Ave. (1.3 miles from I-10) turn RIGHT (EAST) on Foothill Blvd. (Historic Route 66). (There's a traffic light there.) Travel EAST on Foothill to the next traffic light. Turn LEFT (NORTH) at the light onto Benson Ave. (There's a "76" Gasoline/Car Wash Plaza on the left, and on the right you'll see a Carl's Jr. and an "Old-Style" McDonald's across the intersection.) Continue NORTH on Benson Ave. past the Lowe's on your left and PAST the main entrance to Cable Airport at the 13TH Street (first) traffic light. Continue PAST the second traffic light and you should see a Fire Station on the right. After you pass the Fire Station (the runway will be on your left), you will make a LEFT (WEST) turn at the next opportunity (Howard Access Road) onto Cable Airport. There is a sign that says "Holliday Rock Quarry" at this entrance. Drive through the gate onto the airport. Continue WEST via the taxiway between the hangars and keep your speed down to 5 mph or less. AIRCRAFT HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY! Give way to aircraft by pulling over to the right and stopping until the aircraft passes. Also, be careful to slow down before any open hangar to make sure that aircraft, people, or vehicles are not exiting the hangar. At the end of the row of hangars, you will be directed to parking. Look for the SoCAL=20RV signs and our RendezVous parking guides. OVERNIGHT STAY: If you are flying in from a distance and plan to stay Friday and/or Saturday night, we would recommend the Western Inn located at 1191 East Foothill Blvd., Upland, CA approximately 4 to 5 miles from Cable. Their web address is http://www.venquest.com/westerninnupland. The Western Inn is clean and accessible with restaurants nearby. The Western Inn has a "Cable Airport" discount of $59 for a single king or two queen beds and $69-$79 for more upscale accommodations. These are excellent prices for the Southern California area. Note: Cable Airport's management has confirmed Western Inn's low $59 rate for either call-in or internet reservations - - make sure to ask for the "Cable Airport" discount! The Western Inn's reservation phone number is 800-726-2955 (Internet Hotel Hotline), and their local number is 909-949-4800. Reservations can also be=20made directly through Western Inn's website. The Western Inn does not have Cable Airport pickup, but our SoCAL group might be able to provide complimentary ground transportation for you. Please contact Bill Palmer at wmpalm@aol.com as soon as possible to request complimentary transportation between Cable Airport and the Western Inn. Also, there are two taxi companies serving the area: Yellow Cab, 909-622-1313, and Dell Cab, 800-340-8294. FOOD and DRINK: For morning arrivals, we will have FREE donuts, rolls, juice, and coffee. For lunch, the Cable EAA Chapter will have their food booth with reasonably priced food and drink. Cable also has an excellent airport restaurant, Maniac Mike's Caf=E9, for more "gourmet" fare at reasonable prices. We will have a shuttle van to take people to the south side of the airport where Maniac Mike's Caf=E9 is located. Please DO NOT walk across the runway but please DO use our shuttle van. SHELTER, SEATING, SWAPS, AND OTHER STUFF: Shade and seating will be under the new 60 X 60 shade hangar that is used as an aircraft wash rack. We will have the food booth, Clearair Tools tool demo area, and an area to SELL/SWAP ANY OF YOUR RV-RELATED PARTS. RENDEZVOUS T-SHIRTS!!! We will also have a TEE SHIRT vendor on site to sell custom 2003 SoCAL RV RendezVous shirts - - Please see Photos 27 and 28 in our photo album. THE T-SHIRTS ARE VERY NICE!!! LOOKIN' GOOD!!! Note: You might want to bring some suntan lotion, or sunscreen, if you plan to do a lot of gawking at the RVs out on the ramp! SAFETY AND SECURITY: Our Safety and Security Officer is Gary Hart. In case of any problems, Gary will be able to contact local law enforcement, the local fire department, healthcare, etc. Note: Gary Hart has the "Final Word" with respect to RendezVous safety! All RendezVous participants are expected to follow Gary's guidance to ensure a Safe, Good Time! Important: We have no "event" insurance, since this is an informal "get together" for RV folks only and is not a "public" fly-in, so you're self-insured. All flying and ground operations are at your own risk/insurance. Although Gary, and other SoCAL volunteers, will be available to help you, your safety and security is ultimately your own responsibility! QUESTIONS: If you have any questions, please contact Bill Palmer at wmpalm@aol.com, and we'll try to provide an answer, or at least an opinion! Note: Our responses are at your own risk! SUMMARY: No Judging, No Trophies, No Schedule, No Fees, No Hassles - - Just Mutual RV Admiration and FUN! We'll look forward to seeing you on Saturday, Nov.8 at Cable Airport!!! RVs FOREVER!!! Best Regards, Gary Sobek SoCAL RV RendezVous Chairman EAA Technical Counselor, AB DAR-elect RV-6 N157GS Bill Palmer RendezVous Marketing and Communications Officer RV-8A QB In-Progress ________________________________ Message 50 ____________________________________ Time: 10:27:41 PM PST US From: "Stein Bruch" Subject: RE: RV-List: SS tape --> RV-List message posted by: "Stein Bruch" Before everyone else starts going....I'll admit that the UHMW is probably the better way to go here, but I have the SS on my flying -6 and it looks/works just fine. As an aside, to keep everyone happy, I'll be stocking both. 3" UHMW Tape (cheaper than Van's, Mouser & McMaster) 3" SS tape (priced as below). Check back next week on the website for both. Cheers, Stein Bruch RV6's, Minneapolis http://www.steinair.com Do not Archive -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Rob W M Shipley Subject: RV-List: SS tape --> RV-List message posted by: "Rob W M Shipley" Stein wrote "I will be selling it on my website starting next week, and the price will be $.50 cents per foot. The stainless tape is 3" with the heavy duty Acrylic adhesive, exactly what works well on the leading edge of the -4,6,7, & 8 flaps. Cheers, Stein Bruch, http://www.steinair.com " Is this not likely to be of use to 9 builders? Rob Rob W M Shipley RV9A N919RV (res) Fuselage ________________________________ Message 51 ____________________________________ Time: 10:59:32 PM PST US From: kempthornes Subject: Re: RV-List: Cheap Sectionals???? --> RV-List message posted by: kempthornes Maybe they know something you don't??? Maybe they don't pay $15 an hour for such simple jobs! hal do not archive At 11:09 AM 11/5/2003 -0700, you wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "Aircraft Technical Book Company" > > >Just a few words about the chart business. > >All chart dealers buy sectionals from FAA for $4.80 each. That includes us, >Sporty's (the largest chart dealer) Spruce, and everyone else. So, even at >full retail ($8) there is not a lot of margin. > >The dream, of course is that subscribers would be subscribing to large >amounts of charts, cause it doesn't take any more time to package 10 then it >does for just one. But that's not typically how it works out. About a >third to half of our subscribers get just a single item. And of those who >do get multiple charts, chances are the renewal dates are spread throughout >the year, making any given shipment still for just 1-2 items. > >Bottom line is that it is hard enough to maintain a viable business selling >at full retail. I can't imagine how anyone can continue to do it as low as >$5.99. $1.19 margin profit per chart minus about 25 cents for credit card >fees and another 15-20 for envelopes and receipts is .79 cents. Between >credit card processing, pulling, packing, receipt making, and record keeping >it takes about 7-8 minutes to process an order (and thats when you get good >at it) .85 cents times 8 per hour = $6.32 per hour. And thats not >including all the others tasks you do for free (inventory maintenance, >ordering, obsolete returns, accounting, advertising, tracking down expired >credit cards, special customer service, etc.......) Someone is working >pretty cheap. > >We sell sectionals for $7.65 which just covers the cost of $15 per hour >salary for the guys who do the packing. Spruce and Sporty's, the two >largest volume dealers sell for the full $8. They've been around for >awhile, as have we. So if we can't make money on it, why do we bother? For >us, (Sporty's and Spruce too) its a good way to keep in touch with our >customers. This way, if we keep a relationship going, maybe you'll buy >something else from us once in a while; ...things that do actually help pay >the rent. > >But for the guy's to whom charts are their primary business? I've just got >to scratch my head and wonder. It can't be much more than the dream that's >keeping them alive. > >Andy >Builder's Bookstore