---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 01/14/04: 34 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:51 AM - Looking for Mark Bednarz (Charlie Kuss) 2. 06:01 AM - Terry Dilley (Erdmann's) 3. 06:07 AM - Re: Vans shipping (Scott Bilinski) 4. 07:00 AM - Re: Re: The Van's Aircraft Company motto (Vic Jacko) 5. 07:25 AM - Re: Stratomaster MAG-1 compass (DWENSING@aol.com) 6. 07:45 AM - INS 422 Nav (Wayne Pedersen) 7. 08:27 AM - Gluing Drilled Canopy? (Ken Brooks) 8. 09:56 AM - Re: Related to "ELT antenna mounting Sugg. Position" (HCRV6@aol.com) 9. 10:17 AM - Re: Grand Rapids EIS 4000 MAP sensor (Bob) 10. 10:30 AM - Re: Reno (Bill VonDane) 11. 10:50 AM - Re: Grand Rapids EIS 4000 MAP sensor (Alex Peterson) 12. 12:48 PM - pc680 charging (lucky macy) 13. 02:42 PM - Re: pc680 charging (Bill Dube) 14. 02:54 PM - Lyco S.I. 1435 (Jerry2DT@aol.com) 15. 02:55 PM - Remote preheater activation (Terry Watson) 16. 02:57 PM - Van's Aircraft (Jim Duckett) 17. 03:02 PM - Re: Lyco S.I. 1435 (WFACT01@aol.com) 18. 03:18 PM - RV-4 Cowling Oil Door (Jerry Isler) 19. 04:34 PM - Re: Lyco S.I. 1435 (Jim Daniels) 20. 04:39 PM - Re: The Van's Aircraft Company motto (DANBERGERONHAM@aol.com) 21. 05:05 PM - Re: Remote preheater activation (Alex Peterson) 22. 05:37 PM - Re: Weather site (Jim Jewell) 23. 06:30 PM - [Fw: M.Aero: MII-bucking rivets made easy] (Charlie & Tupper England) 24. 07:06 PM - which kit to buy????? (ryan gottlieb) 25. 07:23 PM - Re: RV-4 Cowling Oil Door (Pat Hatch) 26. 07:31 PM - Re: Weather site (Jim Oke) 27. 07:31 PM - Re: [Fw: M.Aero: MII-bucking rivets made easy] (Mike Nellis) 28. 07:58 PM - Re: Van's Aircraft (David Taylor) 29. 08:59 PM - Re: which kit to buy????? (WPAerial@aol.com) 30. 09:04 PM - Re: Re: Prop indexing (j1j2h3@juno.com) 31. 09:11 PM - aircraft condition inspection? (WPAerial@aol.com) 32. 09:13 PM - Re: Van's Aircraft (Jerry Springer) 33. 09:18 PM - Re: Lyco S.I. 1435 (Jerry2DT@aol.com) 34. 09:29 PM - Re: aircraft condition inspection? (Bruce Gray) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:51:51 AM PST US From: Charlie Kuss Subject: RV-List: Looking for Mark Bednarz --> RV-List message posted by: Charlie Kuss Does anyone on list know RV builder Mark Bednarz of Grapeland, Texas? If so, please let me know how to contact him off list. Charlie Kuss RV-8A instrument panel Boca Raton, Fl. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:01:52 AM PST US From: "Erdmann's" Subject: RV-List: Terry Dilley --> RV-List message posted by: "Erdmann's" I'm having trouble returning a message to Terry Dilley. An RV7A builder whom I hope reads this list. Thanks, Abby Flightline Interiors ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:07:50 AM PST US From: Scott Bilinski Subject: Re: RV-List: Vans shipping --> RV-List message posted by: Scott Bilinski Vans stated on there web page that they are way behind due to inventory and the weather. Way behind to the tune of 800 orders. At 06:37 PM 1/13/04 -0800, you wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer > >Don't know where yo live Bert but if you have paid any attention to the >weather lately in Oregon >you would know that the Portland area came to pretty much a stand still >last week weather wise. >We had snow then freezing rain on top of that and it was not a pretty >sight. The Portland airport was >closed for about three day no flights in or out. I know that UPS did not >deliver some packages I was expecting. >I can tell you from experience that Van's service beats ACS all to >pieces in my opinions. > >Jerry >do not archive > >bert murillo wrote: > >>--> RV-List message posted by: " bert murillo" >> >> Hi: >> >> >> I have order a simple order from Van's, about >> weeks ago, and nothing as of today. >> >> Has any one else have had same problem recently.. >> >> I had to order from them, as the part is only >>made by Van's I think... >> >> >> I never understand why it takes them so long >>to shipp something.. >> >> I know Spruce is in California, and I never find >>them, taken weeks to send something..... >> >> Maybe Oregon, has slower mail.. >> >> >> Bert >> >> >>Do Not Archive >> >> >> >> > > Scott Bilinski Eng dept 305 Phone (858) 657-2536 Pager (858) 502-5190 do not archive ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:00:57 AM PST US From: "Vic Jacko" Subject: Re: RV-List: RE: The Van's Aircraft Company motto --> RV-List message posted by: "Vic Jacko" ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: RV-List: RE: The Van's Aircraft Company motto > --> RV-List message posted by: Jerry2DT@aol.com > > Hi Blake... > > My partner and I have an RV6a hangared 1/4 mi. from Van's and I'm building > one also, so have dealt with Van's for 3 years now, and I see them frequently. > Without a doubt, one of the classiest organizations ever. Sure, sometimes they > look a little overloaded and frazzled, but that's because they are usually > busting their buns helping us builders out in one way or another. Once in a blue > moon you'll catch someone with a bit of "attitude", but it is rare. Contrary > to what you might think, they are def not a large, impersonal company. I think > they have maybe 50 employees total. It's amazing they produce what they do > with that few people. > > Congratulations on your decision to build one of the best aircraft in the > world, and do not worry, Van's will take great care of you, just might require a > bit of patience once in awhile. They are human....I think. :) > > Jerry Cochran > > < information on amount charged, shipping dates, tracking numbers, and long > thoughtful comments thanking me for my FIVE DOLLAR business. Now I spend > $1800 and potentially another $15k and I can't even find out when/if my > shippment is going out. Is this the Van's Aircraft way of doing business? > Please help a very patient man to understand what's happening at a > previously respected company. I had my heart set on a RV for years, I was > very excited to place my first order and this is a disheartening way to > start the long building process. > > Fellow Aviator and Future RVer, > > Blake Avant > Navarre, FL>> > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:25:20 AM PST US From: DWENSING@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: Stratomaster MAG-1 compass --> RV-List message posted by: DWENSING@aol.com Found nothing on this in the archives so...... Looking for reference info on use of the Statomaster MAG-1 magnetometer compass in an RV. How will does it work? Where did you place the external sensor? particularly in an RV6A with slider canopy? Does the 8 degree tilt on the panel present a problem for panel mounting? Any other comments about this unit? Dale Ensing RV6A finishing forever ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 07:45:36 AM PST US From: "Wayne Pedersen" Subject: RV-List: INS 422 Nav --> RV-List message posted by: "Wayne Pedersen" Planning and acquiring the gizmos for my panel now. Basic VFR Dynon, Garmin 196 & IK2000. I have been leaning to get a Val INS422 Nav VOR, Glide slope etc. and wondering what experiences there may be out there to help me decide ya or nay. I do not plan to get my IFR ticket but would take enough IFR training to be comfertable with getting out of unexpected soup. Thanks Wayne RV7a S.Alberta --- ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 08:27:38 AM PST US From: "Ken Brooks" Subject: RV-List: Gluing Drilled Canopy? --> RV-List message posted by: "Ken Brooks" Dear -listers, I've just finished reading the article in the new SA about gluing on one's canopy and have a question for y'all. I've already drilled the sliding portion of the plexi to the canopy frame, but only with the #40 drill bit. Am I committed to riveting the canopy, or could I glue it on and just use the clecoes as "clamps" while the glue cures and then remove them? Obviously, all the holes would have to be stress-relieved (smoothed) well, but if the #40 holes in the plexi wouldn't give me problems later, I'd really like to try the glue method for all the positive reasons spelled out in the SA article. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance. Ken Brooks Roscoe, IL Like Vince H., procrastinating on the canopy. ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 09:56:51 AM PST US From: HCRV6@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: Related to "ELT antenna mounting Sugg. Position" --> RV-List message posted by: HCRV6@aol.com Thanks Mark. Do not archive Harry Crosby Pleasanton, California RV-6, moving to hangar soon ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 10:17:56 AM PST US From: Bob Subject: Re: RV-List: Grand Rapids EIS 4000 MAP sensor --> RV-List message posted by: Bob Mine is on the cockpit side of the firewall. No problems with cockpit engine fires yet. I do have a Halon fire extingusher! Bob RV6 NightFighter At 11:27 PM 1/12/04, you wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "Rick Fogerson" > >Grand Rapids recommends placing the MAP sensor in the cockpit because it >uses a plastic case. I'm not going to because I've gone to a lot of >effort and some $'s to protect the cockpit from engine fires. Placing the >sensor in the cockpit means you would have to bring a manifold pressure >hose through the firewall. Has anyone else had any good or bad experience >with this sensor in the engine compartment. >thanks, >Rick Fogerson >Boise, ID >RV3 wiring > > ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 10:30:59 AM PST US From: Bill VonDane Subject: RV-List: Re: Reno rv8list@yahoogroups.com, vansairforce --> RV-List message posted by: Bill VonDane I have added a page on my web site for Reno info... http://www.vondane.com/reno2004/index.htm -Bill VonDane EAA Tech Counselor RV-8A ~ N8WV ~ Colorado Springs www.vondane.com www.creativair.com www.epanelbuilder.com ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 10:50:38 AM PST US From: "Alex Peterson" Subject: RE: RV-List: Grand Rapids EIS 4000 MAP sensor --> RV-List message posted by: "Alex Peterson" > > Mine is on the cockpit side of the firewall. No problems > with cockpit > engine fires yet. I do have a Halon fire extingusher! > Bob, we would like to see the pictures of how you mounted your engine in the cockpit! : ) Alex Peterson Maple Grove, MN RV6-A N66AP 427 hours www.usfamily.net/web/alexpeterson do not archive ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 12:48:47 PM PST US From: "lucky macy" Subject: RV-List: pc680 charging --> RV-List message posted by: "lucky macy" I didn't see any mention of this in the recent thread on the PC680 where folks were getting all worked up over charging, etc. I got my battery today and I also have a battery tender jr charger for it but I interestingly read that under the Winter Storage instructions it says "does not lose its charged enery during cold storage temperatures, so there is no need to trickle or float charge during winter months." Further is states can be stored for 2 years or more and it can't freeze down to -40c. do not archive ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 02:42:51 PM PST US From: Bill Dube Subject: Re: RV-List: pc680 charging --> RV-List message posted by: Bill Dube At 03:47 PM 1/14/2004 -0500, you wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "lucky macy" > >I didn't see any mention of this in the recent thread on the PC680 where >folks were getting all worked up over charging, etc. > >I got my battery today and I also have a battery tender jr charger for it >but I interestingly read that under the Winter Storage instructions it says >"does not lose its charged enery during cold storage temperatures, so there >is no need to trickle or float charge during winter months." Further is >states can be stored for 2 years or more and it can't freeze down to -40c. Charge it before you store it. It may have been on the shelf for many months. AGM batteries typically lose about 2% of their charge each month. In hot weather, this can be much greater, and in very cold weather, the loss can be very tiny indeed. At 2% pre month, the battery will be down to 75% capacity in a year (if it started out 100% full.) As the battery ages, its self discharge rate increases. An older battery will go flat more quickly than a new battery. Typically, airplane alternator charging systems are not sophisticated enough to fully charge the battery. A 75% state of charge would not be that unusual. Thus, after a year, the battery would be down to 50%. If, however, you have the battery connected to an airplane or a car, there are small loads that can draw it down, even when the airplane is "off". Things like the clock and some electronics draw a few milliamps to keep the memory alive. A 20 mA load will draw a 100% charged 16 amp-hr PC-680 battery completely flat in a month. ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 02:54:43 PM PST US From: Jerry2DT@aol.com Subject: RV-List: Lyco S.I. 1435 --> RV-List message posted by: Jerry2DT@aol.com Listers... Lyco Service Instruction #1435 deals with conversion of hollow crank engines to fixed pitch and visa-versa. It appears the only way to get this important doc from Lyco is to pay $199 for a CD with all the S.I.'s for 4 cyl on it. I understand it also comes with new engines. Just wondering if anyone out there has a copy they could share. Plenty of info out there on the subject, but I'd just like to get my hands on the "official" document. Have to admit it's a bit disappointing that Lycoming does not offer safety-related subjects such as this either free or with a minimal charge. JM.02... Jerry Cochran ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 02:55:59 PM PST US From: "Terry Watson" Subject: RV-List: Remote preheater activation --> RV-List message posted by: "Terry Watson" Some time ago there was a discussion about a way to remotely turn on a pre-heater. Someone now sells a device that works with a cell phone or a pager to do just that. If interested, have a look at it at http://goflying.cc/. There is a short article about it in GA (General Aviation) magazine that came today. At $369, it's not cheap but it looks like it would work. Terry ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 02:57:10 PM PST US From: Jim Duckett Subject: RV-List: Van's Aircraft --> RV-List message posted by: Jim Duckett Well Blake, I guess I will chime in my .02 cents too. First, as you have realized those of us that refer to ourselves as RVer's really are a passionate group of builders. Like most, my -7A is the not the first ship that I have build that was designed by Van's, and probably won't be the last. As an RVer I am very defensive when it comes to someone questioning the integrity of the supplier of my passion. As others have said, and I will echo, Van's Aircraft Company supplys a remarkably well designed and builder friendly product and backs it with excellent customer support. Like many others I have been spoiled because I live within a days drive (4.5 hours flight time in an RV) from the facilities in Aurora. When you compare ACS with van's IMHO you are trying to compare Home Depot to your neighborhood hardware store. In a lot of respects it's the same. At Home Depot you get what they got without any real personalized service but hey, they got lots of stuff and lots of folks working there that really don't have a clue about the product in question or it's usage. Van's it like the neighborhood store. Personalized and often specialized to the needs of it's customers. If they don't have it, they will try and get it for you as well as answer any questions you might have about the product or what may be better to perform the task you have at hand. In short, Van's has a very small staff of dedicated people ( compared to the amount of product they turn out) and generally they do a bang up job meeting the needs of it's customers ( especially when those of us who are somewhat close by want to see whats new in the Skunk Works every time we get out to Mecca.) In operational terms it's a small business. If Van's were to gear and tool up like some others have in the past your next RV will be six figures not the 20 K you'll pay now. This isn't to flame you or to make you disheartened. As a builder you will discover that although it may be frustrating at times, these other builders as well as Van's staff are the greatest people you will ever meet. There are other RVer's in you area. Once they know of you and your ship you may have more advise and help than you really need. Take a deep breath, and relax while you can. When you get your tail feathers it will be nothing but late nights of reading plans and riveting alcad and wishing you could win the lottery because that job you have is getting in the way of building your bird. Welcome to the world that is building and flying your own craft. Especially the joy of it being an RV! Jim D. RV-7A N708JD ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 03:02:13 PM PST US From: WFACT01@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: Lyco S.I. 1435 --> RV-List message posted by: WFACT01@aol.com Jerry-send me a fax#-TOM---DO NOT ARCHIVE Tom Whelan Whelan Farms Airport President EAA Chapter 1097 wfact01@aol.com 249 Hard Hill Road North PO Box 426 Bethlehem, CT 06751 Tel: 203-266-5300 Fax: 202-266-5140 EAA Technical/Flight Advisor RV-8 540 LYC (Engine Runs, Taxi-Tests) S-51 Mustang Turbine (Under Construction) ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 03:18:42 PM PST US From: "Jerry Isler" Subject: RV-List: RV-4 Cowling Oil Door --> RV-List message posted by: "Jerry Isler" What are the diamentions of the oil door for an RV-4 cowling? I have the old polyester cowl and the directions say the door layout is molded into the cowl. If it was, I have sanded it off. If anyone can tell me have far forward of the firewall it starts would be most helpful also. Jerry Isler RV-4 1070 Donalsonville, GA ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 04:34:14 PM PST US From: Jim Daniels Subject: Re: RV-List: Lyco S.I. 1435 --> RV-List message posted by: Jim Daniels On Jan 14, 2004, at 3:54 PM, Jerry2DT@aol.com wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: Jerry2DT@aol.com > > Listers... > > Lyco Service Instruction #1435 deals with conversion of hollow crank > engines > to fixed pitch and visa-versa. It appears the only way to get this > important > doc from Lyco is to pay $199 for a CD with all the S.I.'s for 4 cyl on > it. I > understand it also comes with new engines. Just wondering if anyone > out there > has a copy they could share. Just whip open your finish kit instructions. It is right there just after the engine identification pages (pages 11-20 to 11-22). At least my '8 finish kit instructions had this. Jim Daniels ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 04:39:12 PM PST US From: DANBERGERONHAM@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: The Van's Aircraft Company motto --> RV-List message posted by: DANBERGERONHAM@aol.com Blake: I'm building an RV-7A (slow build) and have been dealing w/ Vans for a year. I've finished the empennage and am well along on the wings. My dealings w/ Vans have been entirely positive. When I inventoried my wing kit back in Sept, I discovered that a wing tip had been damaged in shipment. Vans was very helpful in getting the shipper to make good on it. Since then I've probably placed a half dozen orders w/ Vans for catalogue items, and have called maybe four times for builders' advice. I've had nothing but great service. All catalogue items were delivered in good order and all builders questions and concerns deal with forthwith. Whenever I've dealt w/ anyone at Vans it has been obvious that they're professional, they know what they're doing and they're customer oriented. In short, they've been a great company to deal with. Your may be expecting a bit too much from them. Back off a bit, relax, and let the system do its thing. If every builder were to get minute by minute reports on the status of orders, Vans wouldn't be able to do much of anything else. Good luck with your project. Most of all, enjoy it! It's a beautiful process and, please believe me, you're dealing w/ a great company. Dan Bergeron Chicopee, MA RV-7A Building fuel tanks ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 05:05:32 PM PST US From: "Alex Peterson" Subject: RE: RV-List: Remote preheater activation --> RV-List message posted by: "Alex Peterson" > Some time ago there was a discussion about a way to remotely > turn on a pre-heater. Someone now sells a device that works > with a cell phone or a pager to do just that. If interested, > have a look at it at http://goflying.cc/. There is a short > article about it in GA (General > Aviation) magazine that came today. At $369, it's not cheap > but it looks like it would work. > I discussed this last year, but it is worth repeating. I have an oil sump heater as well as the cylinder bands, all from Reiff. I believe it totals around 500 watts. I keep my plane in an unheated hangar in MN, and it is about 25 minutes from home. My solution is to keep it plugged in all the time; however, it is thermostatically controlled. I simply put a line break thermostat on the end of an extension cord, such that the thermostat goes right in the oil door. I have a complete cowl insulating cover, and plug the inlets and exit areas with chunks of foam rubber. I set the thermostat at 60 degrees F. I would guess that the duty cycle is quite low, perhaps 25%. So, this equals about 3 kw-hr per day, or about a quarter per day. Monthly grand total is something like 8 or 10 bucks. The whole winter probably doesn't cost $50, AND the best part is I can go out and fly whenever I want. When I had a phone dial up gizmo, I was never confident that I got it activated, and I often forgot the night before. Alex Peterson Maple Grove, MN RV6-A N66AP 427 hours www.usfamily.net/web/alexpeterson ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 05:37:18 PM PST US From: "Jim Jewell" Subject: Re: RV-List: Weather site --> RV-List message posted by: "Jim Jewell" Alex, I have heard it said of the the weather in the area that Austin refers to; They have 10 months of winter and 2 months of tough sledding. Jim in Kelowna, The west is best! DO NOT ARCHIVE ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex Peterson" Subject: RE: RV-List: Weather site > --> RV-List message posted by: "Alex Peterson" > > > I am basically trying to determine > > what month may look promising weather-wise to begin the > > flight. Alex Peterson may know this area and also know if the > > wolves are friendly..... > > Austin, my friend, I know nothing about the wolves north of the border. > However, I do know that the weather is what it is when you get there : > ) > In Minnesota, we have winter for about 8 months followed by 4 months of > road construction. Can't speak for Canada, but Jim Oke in Winnipeg > probably thinks we Minnesotans have wimpy winters. > > Alex Peterson > Maple Grove, MN > RV6-A N66AP 427 hours > www.usfamily.net/web/alexpeterson > > do not archive > > ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 06:30:51 PM PST US From: Charlie & Tupper England Subject: RV-List: [Fwd: M.Aero: MII-bucking rivets made easy] --> RV-List message posted by: Charlie & Tupper England Shamelessly stolen from the Mustang I/II list. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: M.Aero: MII-bucking rivets made easy From: marc tremblay hey group, at the end of last year, i showed my mustang project to a future builder, he had a few questions, hes a riveter for bombardier, and he gave me this neat little trick to make bucking rivets an almost foolproof process. most at bomdardier now use this same method, after pushing rivet thought work, place a 3/16 thick rubber grommet over the rivet (side to be bucked) then place bucking bar, grommet will help keep the bucking bar square, and will also help keep work tightly together. grommet only good for a few rivets, but there dirt cheap, $3 to $4 per 100 available everywhere. works great marc MII-2060 (plans built) To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: mailto:mustangaero-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: mustangaero-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 07:06:55 PM PST US From: "ryan gottlieb" Subject: RV-List: which kit to buy????? --> RV-List message posted by: "ryan gottlieb" based on what you all have seen in the past, do you think that the RV 10 kit prices will go down over the next couple of years? I still have not made up my mind, but have plenty of time to decide since I don't yet have the space or time to build. I am 90% sure that the four seatsof the rv10 are thewayI wantto go ( at least my wife prefers the four seats :), but I love the performance of the rocket. Do you think any modifications will be made to the rv10 to improve the performance? Just for the fun of it, What do you think a completed RV 10 with IFR panel, and low time engine would sell for? and what are the completed rockets going for? Thanks for the help, Ryan G. KTDF Durham ,NC do not archive Let the new MSN Premium Internet Software make the most of your high-speed experience. ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 07:23:25 PM PST US From: "Pat Hatch" Subject: Re: RV-List: RV-4 Cowling Oil Door --> RV-List message posted by: "Pat Hatch" Jerry, The original RV-4 oil door was way too big. It extended into the cheek area making it hard to fit and fasten properly. It bulged badly in flight due to the air pressure inside the cowl. Most people just made the door as small as possible, just enough to get your hand in, kind of U-shaped with the hinge on the top of the U. Just mark the spot from the inside when you have the top cowl on and the bottom cowl off. If you do it this way, the door will not extend into the cheek area making it a much simpler installation. Good luck. Pat Hatch RV-4 RV-6 RV-7 QB (Building) Vero Beach, FL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Isler" Subject: RV-List: RV-4 Cowling Oil Door > --> RV-List message posted by: "Jerry Isler" > > What are the diamentions of the oil door for an RV-4 cowling? I have the old > polyester cowl and the directions say the door layout is molded into the > cowl. If it was, I have sanded it off. If anyone can tell me have far > forward of the firewall it starts would be most helpful also. > > > Jerry Isler > RV-4 1070 > Donalsonville, GA > > ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 07:31:11 PM PST US From: Jim Oke Subject: Re: RV-List: Weather site --> RV-List message posted by: Jim Oke Gee, Alex, I wouldn't say that. We send you some excellent snow and cold NW winds during those eight months of winter. Lots of good hockey players out of MN too. Cheers, Jim Tonight's weather as I write this: METAR CYWG 150300Z 18009KT 15SM OVC044 M17/M21 A3013 RMK SC8 SLP231 Do Not Archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex Peterson" Subject: RE: RV-List: Weather site > --> RV-List message posted by: "Alex Peterson" > > > I am basically trying to determine > > what month may look promising weather-wise to begin the > > flight. Alex Peterson may know this area and also know if the > > wolves are friendly..... > > Austin, my friend, I know nothing about the wolves north of the border. > However, I do know that the weather is what it is when you get there : > ) > In Minnesota, we have winter for about 8 months followed by 4 months of > road construction. Can't speak for Canada, but Jim Oke in Winnipeg > probably thinks we Minnesotans have wimpy winters. > > Alex Peterson > Maple Grove, MN > RV6-A N66AP 427 hours > www.usfamily.net/web/alexpeterson > > do not archive > > ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 07:31:43 PM PST US From: "Mike Nellis" Subject: RE: RV-List: [Fwd: M.Aero: MII-bucking rivets made easy] --> RV-List message posted by: "Mike Nellis" I've been using this method from the get go. I found it difficult to find the right size gromet so I came up with this idea. I got a hold of different size rubber tubing and, using sissors, cut the tubing to the length that works the best. It certainly works well, especially in those areas where the two pieces don't quite want to lay perfectly flat. Mike Nellis RV-6 Skinning Fuselage N699BM 1947 Stinson 108-2 NC9666K http://bmnellis.com *** -----Original Message----- *** From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com *** [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of *** Charlie & Tupper England *** Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 8:30 PM *** To: RV list *** Subject: RV-List: [Fwd: M.Aero: MII-bucking rivets made easy] *** *** *** --> RV-List message posted by: Charlie & Tupper England *** --> *** *** Shamelessly stolen from the Mustang I/II list. *** *** -------- Original Message -------- *** Subject: M.Aero: MII-bucking rivets made easy *** Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 11:34:17 -0500 *** From: marc tremblay *** To: mustangaero@yahoogroups.com *** *** *** hey group, *** *** at the end of last year, i showed my mustang project to a *** future builder, he *** had a few questions, hes a riveter for bombardier, and he *** gave me this neat *** little trick to make bucking rivets an almost foolproof *** process. most at *** bomdardier now use this same method, after pushing rivet *** thought work, place *** a 3/16 thick rubber grommet over the rivet (side to be *** bucked) then place *** bucking bar, grommet will help keep the bucking bar square, *** and will also *** help keep work tightly together. grommet only good for a *** few rivets, but *** there dirt cheap, $3 to $4 per 100 available everywhere. *** *** works great *** *** marc *** MII-2060 (plans built) *** *** *** To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: *** mailto:mustangaero-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com *** *** *** To visit your group on the web, go to: *** http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/ *** *** To unsubscribe *** from this group, send an email to: *** mustangaero-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com *** http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ == direct advertising on the Matronics Forums. == == == ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 07:58:43 PM PST US From: "David Taylor" Subject: Re: RV-List: Van's Aircraft --> RV-List message posted by: "David Taylor" First off I'd have to say I've been pleased by most of Van's staff. I get most of the information I need in a very timely manner. But I do have to say I'm tired of hearing "It's not rocket science". I am a new builder and I am learning so I don't think I know everything. That being said, probably 80% of the time I get fantastic support from Van's staff without anyone talking down to me. But every once in a while I'll get some attitude. Overall I'd rate Van's extremely high in the support section and I've never had a real problem when I've ordered anything. Typically when I order anything I'll call the next day to give FedEx or whoever time to pick up the item before I call for a tracking number. Since I am impatient I always call for a tracking number the following day and have yet to been given a hassle. I persoanlly think Van's is a top notch company and if I didn't I'd go fly Jeff Crab's RV-6A and that would change my mind. As always your mileage may vary (YMMV). Do not archive. -David Taylor RV-6A Wings Warner Robins, GA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Duckett" Subject: RV-List: Van's Aircraft > --> RV-List message posted by: Jim Duckett > > Well Blake, > I guess I will chime in my .02 cents too. > First, as you have realized those of us that refer to ourselves as > RVer's really are a passionate group of builders. Like most, my -7A is > the not the first ship that I have build that was designed by Van's, and > probably won't be the last. As an RVer I am very defensive when it comes > to someone questioning the integrity of the supplier of my passion. > As others have said, and I will echo, Van's Aircraft Company supplys a > remarkably well designed and builder friendly product and backs it with > excellent customer support. Like many others I have been spoiled because > I live within a days drive (4.5 hours flight time in an RV) from the > facilities in Aurora. When you compare ACS with van's IMHO you are > trying to compare Home Depot to your neighborhood hardware store. > In a lot of respects it's the same. At Home Depot you get what they got > without any real personalized service but hey, they got lots of stuff > and lots of folks working there that really don't have a clue about the > product in question or it's usage. Van's it like the neighborhood > store. Personalized and often specialized to the needs of it's > customers. If they don't have it, they will try and get it for you as > well as answer any questions you might have about the product or what > may be better to perform the task you have at hand. > In short, Van's has a very small staff of dedicated people ( compared to > the amount of product they turn out) and generally they do a bang up job > meeting the needs of it's customers ( especially when those of us who > are somewhat close by want to see whats new in the Skunk Works every > time we get out to Mecca.) In operational terms it's a small business. > If Van's were to gear and tool up like some others have in the past your > next RV will be six figures not the 20 K you'll pay now. > This isn't to flame you or to make you disheartened. As a builder you > will discover that although it may be frustrating at times, these other > builders as well as Van's staff are the greatest people you will ever meet. > There are other RVer's in you area. Once they know of you and your ship > you may have more advise and help than you really need. > Take a deep breath, and relax while you can. When you get your tail > feathers it will be nothing but late nights of reading plans and > riveting alcad and wishing you could win the lottery because that job > you have is getting in the way of building your bird. > Welcome to the world that is building and flying your own craft. > Especially the joy of it being an RV! > > Jim D. RV-7A N708JD > > ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 08:59:11 PM PST US From: WPAerial@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: which kit to buy????? --> RV-List message posted by: WPAerial@aol.com Prices don't go down. My guess is a good 10 would be right around 100K.give or take a little depending on what you want. build a 7A or the 10. The performance is great the way they are. do not archive Jerry wilken RV6A 199 hours N699WP ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 09:04:11 PM PST US Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: Prop indexing From: j1j2h3@juno.com --> RV-List message posted by: j1j2h3@juno.com Right - the hand held would not be suitable for prop balancing. The original poster only wanted some way of quantitatively measuring the results of prop indexing as opposed to subjective impressions. It was for this need that I suggested the hand held. It would, however, also be useful for determining the need for rebalancing. Jim Hasper - RV-7 just starting empennage (setting up shop in Franklin, Tennessee) Do not archive --> RV-List message posted by: Michael McGee (snip) >The Digital Vibration tester in McMaster Carr would only give the vibration >amplitude and not provide any prop angle information. ________________________________ Message 31 ____________________________________ Time: 09:11:02 PM PST US From: WPAerial@aol.com Subject: RV-List: aircraft condition inspection? --> RV-List message posted by: WPAerial@aol.com Hello, Does anyone have a list of what to inspect when doing the yearly aircraft condition inspection? Also how to write it in the log? I looked in the archives. do not archive Jerry Wilken N699WP RV6A 199 hours Albany Oregon ________________________________ Message 32 ____________________________________ Time: 09:13:26 PM PST US From: Jerry Springer Subject: Re: RV-List: Van's Aircraft --> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer David Taylor wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "David Taylor" > > First off I'd have to say I've been pleased by most of Van's staff. I get >most of the information I need in a very timely manner. But I do have to say >I'm tired of hearing "It's not rocket science". > -David Taylor > RV-6A Wings > Warner Robins, GA > > > > Well it is true, it is not "Rocket science" that is for those other guys, the guys WE LET hang around with us. The ones that have an HR in front of Rocket. They know who they are. :-) do not archive Jerry ________________________________ Message 33 ____________________________________ Time: 09:18:03 PM PST US From: Jerry2DT@aol.com Subject: RV-List: Re: Lyco S.I. 1435 --> RV-List message posted by: Jerry2DT@aol.com Thanks to all who replied, and a special mention to Jim Daniels who rightly pointed out that the first 3 pages of SI 1435 are in the finish kit manual. "When in doubt, read the instructions."............... Jerry Cochran ________________________________ Message 34 ____________________________________ Time: 09:29:05 PM PST US From: "Bruce Gray" Subject: RE: RV-List: aircraft condition inspection? --> RV-List message posted by: "Bruce Gray" Jerry, Your Phase II Operating Limitations provided by your FAA Inspector or DAR will (or should) have the statement in it. (example follows) 12. No person shall operate this aircraft unless within the proceeding 12 calendar months it has had a condition inspection performed in accordance with Appendix D of Part 43 and found to be in a condition for safe operation. Additionally, this inspection shall be in accordance with the limitation (13) listed below. 13. Condition inspections shall be recorded in the aircraft maintenance records showing the following or similarly worded statement: "I certify that this aircraft has been inspected on (insert date) in accordance with the scope and detail of Appendix D of Part 43 and found to be in a condition for safe operation." The entry will include the certificate type/number of the person performing the inspection. FYI, Take a close look at appendix D of Part 43. It details what the condition inspection must cover. Bruce www.glasair.org -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of WPAerial@aol.com Subject: RV-List: aircraft condition inspection? --> RV-List message posted by: WPAerial@aol.com Hello, Does anyone have a list of what to inspect when doing the yearly aircraft condition inspection? Also how to write it in the log? I looked in the archives. do not archive Jerry Wilken N699WP RV6A 199 hours Albany Oregon == == == ==