Today's Message Index:
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1. 05:34 AM - Re: RV-8 canopy (Alex Peterson)
2. 06:46 AM - Electric Fuel Pump (Matt Jurotich)
3. 07:06 AM - Re: Electric Fuel Pump (Mike Thompson)
4. 08:16 AM - Re: Electric Fuel Pump (LarryRobertHelming)
5. 08:53 AM - Re: Bakersfield EAA BBQ (Tim Barnes)
6. 09:23 AM - Completions (Larry Pardue)
7. 10:16 AM - Re: Completions (Stein Bruch)
8. 10:42 AM - Re: Bakersfield EAA BBQ (Fred Kunkel)
9. 10:55 AM - Re: Completions (Mickey Coggins)
10. 11:17 AM - Re: Completions (BRUCE GRAY)
11. 11:40 AM - Re: Completions (Wayne @ Aircraft Engravers)
12. 01:12 PM - Re: Completions (Paul Besing)
13. 01:25 PM - Another One Leaves the Nest... (RV6AOKC@aol.com)
14. 02:03 PM - Duel electric fuel pumps (Matthew Brandes)
15. 02:28 PM - Re: Another One Leaves the Nest... (Rabaut, Chuck)
16. 02:41 PM - Lesson Learned (Frederick Oldenburg)
17. 05:09 PM - Re: Lesson Learned (David Nelson)
18. 06:05 PM - Re: Another One Leaves the Nest... (Ralph E. Capen)
19. 07:40 PM - >Re; Lesson learned (Oldsfolks@aol.com)
20. 07:47 PM - Re: Duel electric fuel pumps (Comp User)
21. 08:29 PM - Re: Duel electric fuel pumps (Vanremog@aol.com)
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Alex Peterson" <alexpeterson@earthlink.net>
I know of two different RV8 canopies - Lyle Hefel's -8 that he recently
sold (2001 Oshkosh Grand Champ) had a conical windscreen portion (no
bulbous shape as normal), and the lower canopy is in Fargo ND, and is
owned by Francis Butler http://www.butler-machinery.com/rv8/rv8.html.
Alex Peterson
Maple Grove, MN
RV6-A N66AP 472 hours
http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alexpeterson/
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> From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)
> Sent: Monday, May 31, 2004 10:52 PM
> To: rv-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RV-List: RV-8 canopy
>
>
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)"
> --> <mstewart@iss.net>
>
> I recall recently seeing a canopy someone had done some neat
> work on it. Perhaps just the fwd windshield, or perhaps the
> entire canopy was special. But it had a neat shape. Slick,
> lowered I believe.
>
> Could someone reply back with a link, info, or pictures?
>
> Thanks
> Mike Stewart
> Super 8
> Working on the wet wing smoke tank
> Do not archive
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| Subject: | Electric Fuel Pump |
--> RV-List message posted by: Matt Jurotich <mjurotich@hst.nasa.gov>
My electric fuel pump "Facet?" is on the engine side of the firewall. Been
there for 325 hours. One on my friends said the firewall side is too hot
and may cause the pump to not work when you need it. What do you fuel
system wizards say? O360 with mechanical pump on engine.
Thanks
Matthew M. Jurotich
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
Swales contractor to the
JWST ISIM Systems Engineer
m/c : 443
e-mail mail to: <mjurotich@hst.nasa.gov>
phone : 301-286-5919
fax : 301-286-7021
JWST URL: <http://ngst1.gsfc.nasa.gov
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| Subject: | Re: Electric Fuel Pump |
--> RV-List message posted by: Mike Thompson <grobdriver@yahoo.com>
I'd say a 325-hour installation makes you something of an "expert".
Any problems so far?
If not, why mess with success?
- Mike
Matt Jurotich <mjurotich@hst.nasa.gov> wrote:
--> RV-List message posted by: Matt Jurotich
My electric fuel pump "Facet?" is on the engine side of the firewall. Been
there for 325 hours. One on my friends said the firewall side is too hot
and may cause the pump to not work when you need it. What do you fuel
system wizards say? O360 with mechanical pump on engine.
Michael E. Thompson (Grobdriver@yahoo.com)
Austin, TX, USA
RV-6 N140RV, FLYING!
Ex-AX1 Sub Hunter, P-3 (B/B-TACMOD/C) Orion Aircrew,
PP-G,ASEL, Motorglider Driver and Unlimited Air Race Nut!
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| Subject: | Re: Electric Fuel Pump |
--> RV-List message posted by: "LarryRobertHelming" <lhelming@sigecom.net>
For what its worth ( FWIW ) my RV7 plans call for the Facet pump to be
installed on the cockpit side of the firewall up stream of the gascolator
which is on the engine side of the FW.
do not archive
Indiana Larry, RV7 TipUp "SunSeeker"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Matt Jurotich" <mjurotich@hst.nasa.gov>
Subject: RV-List: Electric Fuel Pump
> --> RV-List message posted by: Matt Jurotich <mjurotich@hst.nasa.gov>
>
> My electric fuel pump "Facet?" is on the engine side of the firewall.
Been
> there for 325 hours. One on my friends said the firewall side is too hot
> and may cause the pump to not work when you need it. What do you fuel
> system wizards say? O360 with mechanical pump on engine.
>
> Thanks
>
> Matthew M. Jurotich
>
> NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
> Swales contractor to the
> JWST ISIM Systems Engineer
>
> m/c : 443
> e-mail mail to: <mjurotich@hst.nasa.gov>
> phone : 301-286-5919
> fax : 301-286-7021
>
>
> JWST URL: <http://ngst1.gsfc.nasa.gov
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| Subject: | Re: Bakersfield EAA BBQ |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Tim Barnes" <meangreenrv4@hotmail.com>
Just like the old days Laird....Fly In, 1:00 pm BBQ $10.00, Hangar talk.
Hope to see you there.
>From: Laird Owens <owens@aerovironment.com>
>Reply-To: rv-list@matronics.com
>To: rv-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: RV-List: Bakersfield EAA BBQ
>Date: Fri, 28 May 2004 15:14:39 -0700
>
>--> RV-List message posted by: Laird Owens <owens@aerovironment.com>
>
>Tim,
>
>Are you doing this in conjunction with the car show and RC models like
>you did awhile back or is it like the old days, just a fly-in?
>
>Laird
>
>On May 28, 2004, at 2:10 PM, Tim Barnes wrote:
>
> > --> RV-List message posted by: "Tim Barnes" <meangreenrv4@hotmail.com>
> >
> >
> > Chapter 71 BBQ will be held June 5, @ L45 (Bakersfield Muni) There are
> > a few
> > things that we will try to approve on, this year we will serve at
> > 1:00pm,
> > the cost is only $ 10.00. Lots of planes and hangar talk. So if you
> > will be
> > going to Merced this year fly over to L45 and get a Tri-Tip lunch,
> > visit
> > with old friends or make some new ones. If you still have some
> > questions you
> > can call (661) 836-1028
> >
> > Get 200+ ad-free, high-fidelity stations and LIVE Major League Baseball
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Pardue" <n5lp@warpdriveonline.com>
Did anybody notice that the completions section in the June issue of "Sport
Aviation" is 100 percent RV instead of the usual 90 percent or so? Thirteen
planes. I don't know whether to be happy or sad about that. The things are
so good they are getting way too common. Shoot, there were about 8 of 'em
parked on the ramp at my small town this weekend.
Do not archive
Larry Pardue
Carlsbad, NM
RV-6 N441LP Flying
http://n5lp.net
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Stein Bruch" <stein@steinair.com>
Not just that, but they are ALL RV8's, ALL 13 of them!!!
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Larry Pardue
Subject: RV-List: Completions
--> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Pardue" <n5lp@warpdriveonline.com>
Did anybody notice that the completions section in the June issue of "Sport
Aviation" is 100 percent RV instead of the usual 90 percent or so? Thirteen
planes. I don't know whether to be happy or sad about that. The things are
so good they are getting way too common. Shoot, there were about 8 of 'em
parked on the ramp at my small town this weekend.
Do not archive
Larry Pardue
Carlsbad, NM
RV-6 N441LP Flying
http://n5lp.net
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| Subject: | Re: Bakersfield EAA BBQ |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Fred Kunkel" <rvator@socal.rr.com>
Hello again Tim,
Better yet, give me a call at 888-777-1650.
Thanks!
Fred
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Barnes" <meangreenrv4@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: RV-List: Bakersfield EAA BBQ
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Tim Barnes" <meangreenrv4@hotmail.com>
>
> Just like the old days Laird....Fly In, 1:00 pm BBQ $10.00, Hangar talk.
> Hope to see you there.
>
>
> >From: Laird Owens <owens@aerovironment.com>
> >Reply-To: rv-list@matronics.com
> >To: rv-list@matronics.com
> >Subject: Re: RV-List: Bakersfield EAA BBQ
> >Date: Fri, 28 May 2004 15:14:39 -0700
> >
> >--> RV-List message posted by: Laird Owens <owens@aerovironment.com>
> >
> >Tim,
> >
> >Are you doing this in conjunction with the car show and RC models like
> >you did awhile back or is it like the old days, just a fly-in?
> >
> >Laird
> >
> >On May 28, 2004, at 2:10 PM, Tim Barnes wrote:
> >
> > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Tim Barnes" <meangreenrv4@hotmail.com>
> > >
> > >
> > > Chapter 71 BBQ will be held June 5, @ L45 (Bakersfield Muni) There are
> > > a few
> > > things that we will try to approve on, this year we will serve at
> > > 1:00pm,
> > > the cost is only $ 10.00. Lots of planes and hangar talk. So if you
> > > will be
> > > going to Merced this year fly over to L45 and get a Tri-Tip lunch,
> > > visit
> > > with old friends or make some new ones. If you still have some
> > > questions you
> > > can call (661) 836-1028
> > >
> > > Get 200+ ad-free, high-fidelity stations and LIVE Major League
Baseball
> > > Gameday Audio!
> > > http://radio.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200491ave/direct/01/
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--> RV-List message posted by: Mickey Coggins <mick-matronics@rv8.ch>
I had always assumed that they rejected some of the RVs that
are completed so that they can at least show *some* of the other
kits.
>Did anybody notice that the completions section in the June issue of "Sport
>Aviation" is 100 percent RV instead of the usual 90 percent or so? Thirteen
>planes. I don't know whether to be happy or sad about that. The things are
>so good they are getting way too common. Shoot, there were about 8 of 'em
>parked on the ramp at my small town this weekend.
We've got a grand total of three flying RVs in the whole country,
and less that 10 under construction. Fly yours here and you'll
be real special! :-)
I have to say, I'd really love to be able to drive down to
the airport and look at another RV8 during those times when
I get stuck.
--
Mickey Coggins
http://www.rv8.ch/
#82007 QB Wings/Fuselage
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--> RV-List message posted by: "BRUCE GRAY" <brucerv84us@hotmail.com>
Just my two cent's but, "I think its great due to the fact that I am
building a 8 myself". That is what I call time out of the nest. I do not
have my issue yet being on the west coast it takes another day or so but I
can't wait now. I hope to add to the RV8 force in the near future to make
that number even bigger. Happy building all. Bruce Gray RV8 Wings
>From: "Stein Bruch" <stein@steinair.com>
>Reply-To: rv-list@matronics.com
>To: <rv-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: RE: RV-List: Completions
>Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2004 12:11:32 -0500
>
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Stein Bruch" <stein@steinair.com>
>
>Not just that, but they are ALL RV8's, ALL 13 of them!!!
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
>[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Larry Pardue
>To: rv-list@matronics.com
>Subject: RV-List: Completions
>
>
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Pardue" <n5lp@warpdriveonline.com>
>
>Did anybody notice that the completions section in the June issue of
>"Sport
>Aviation" is 100 percent RV instead of the usual 90 percent or so?
>Thirteen
>planes. I don't know whether to be happy or sad about that. The things
>are
>so good they are getting way too common. Shoot, there were about 8 of 'em
>parked on the ramp at my small town this weekend.
>
>Do not archive
>
>Larry Pardue
>Carlsbad, NM
>
>RV-6 N441LP Flying
>http://n5lp.net
>
>
http://join.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200362ave/direct/01/
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| From: | "Wayne @ Aircraft Engravers" <wayne@engravers.net> |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Wayne @ Aircraft Engravers" <wayne@engravers.net>
Larry,
You should be happy. With so many aircraft being built, even if Van's goes
out of business someone will be making pieces and parts for these planes. I
doubt that it would happen for any other manufacture with just a few planes
flying.
Wayne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Pardue" <n5lp@warpdriveonline.com>
Subject: RV-List: Completions
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Pardue" <n5lp@warpdriveonline.com>
>
> Did anybody notice that the completions section in the June issue of
"Sport
> Aviation" is 100 percent RV instead of the usual 90 percent or so?
Thirteen
> planes. I don't know whether to be happy or sad about that. The things
are
> so good they are getting way too common. Shoot, there were about 8 of 'em
> parked on the ramp at my small town this weekend.
>
> Do not archive
>
> Larry Pardue
> Carlsbad, NM
>
> RV-6 N441LP Flying
> http://n5lp.net
>
>
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Paul Besing" <azpilot@extremezone.com>
I just flew to Ocracoke, NC (W95) this weekend. Small strip on the coast
with just a few planes on the field. I was surprised to see a nice RV-4 on
the ramp. But, come to think of it, I've been seeing them just about every
airport I go to. I hear them on the radio alot more now. Seems like not as
much of a novelty to say, "Hey there's an RV! They definately seem to be
much more common than years past.
Paul Besing
RV-6A Sold
RV-10 Someday
http://www.lacodeworks.com/besing
Kitlog Pro Builder's Log Software
http://www.kitlog.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Pardue" <n5lp@warpdriveonline.com>
Subject: RV-List: Completions
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Pardue" <n5lp@warpdriveonline.com>
>
> Did anybody notice that the completions section in the June issue of
"Sport
> Aviation" is 100 percent RV instead of the usual 90 percent or so?
Thirteen
> planes. I don't know whether to be happy or sad about that. The things
are
> so good they are getting way too common. Shoot, there were about 8 of 'em
> parked on the ramp at my small town this weekend.
>
> Do not archive
>
> Larry Pardue
> Carlsbad, NM
>
> RV-6 N441LP Flying
> http://n5lp.net
>
>
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| Subject: | Another One Leaves the Nest... |
--> RV-List message posted by: RV6AOKC@aol.com
Well it finally flew!!! My slow build tail/not so quick build wing/fuse flew
yesterday after 5.1 years and 1800 hours of building (I have several
excuses...a 3 year old, a 6 month old, a 2 year activation for Iraqi Freedom, and
a
job that has me away from home 3-4 days a week....=)....).
With buddy Rick Blaes in his RV-4 in trail we blasted off from Wiley Post
Airport (PWA) in OKC for 45 minutes of fun!! Flys as they all do to Vans specs
and is worth every cut knuckle and empty wallet. All I can say is keep at
it...I never thought I would get there..and I did!!! Hope to have the 40 hours
flown off in a few months!!
Thanks to all who helped me answer every crazy question on the list, you guys
really made it easy for me. I hope I can pay you back at a fly in someday
with a beer or two.
Thanks again...
Kurt Klewin, OKC, OK
RV6A, N85KC, FLYING!!!!!!
PS..Im still grinning....
Do Not Archive
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| Subject: | Duel electric fuel pumps |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Matthew Brandes" <matthew@n523rv.com>
Hey gang.. I have a 320-D2J that doesn't have a fuel pump (nor a pad for
one) on it that is going in my RV-9A. I've swapped numerous emails with
Mahlon at Mattituck (Thanks!) about exchanging the accesorry case for one
with a pump pad on it in order to drive a mechanical pump.
I'm curious if anyone has experience running duel electric pumps. What are
the pros/cons of this type of setup.
It's going to cost me on the order of $750 to get a mechanical pump
installed on my D2J ($250 accessory case swap/$136 drive pin/$100 idler
gear/$248 fuel pump).
ACS has the electric facet fuel pumps that deliver 4-6psi with the AN
fitting for $35.60. (At that price I could replace often and have
redundancy.)
PROS: Lighweight, inexpensive, saves me $$$.
CONS: Electric, life expectency?
A properly designed electrical system would all but eliminate the problem of
the pump being electric in case of electrical failure.
Thoughts?
Matthew Brandes,
Van's RV-9A (Wings/Fuselage)
EAA Chapter 868/91/1329
www.n523rv.com <http://www.n523rv.com/>
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| Subject: | Another One Leaves the Nest... |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Rabaut, Chuck" <Chuck.Rabaut@fresnosheriff.org>
CONGRATULATIONS Kurt !!!
Enjoy your piece of the Sky.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of RV6AOKC@aol.com
Subject: RV-List: Another One Leaves the Nest...
--> RV-List message posted by: RV6AOKC@aol.com
Well it finally flew!!! My slow build tail/not so quick build wing/fuse flew
yesterday after 5.1 years and 1800 hours of building (I have several
excuses...a 3 year old, a 6 month old, a 2 year activation for Iraqi Freedom, and
a
job that has me away from home 3-4 days a week....=)....).
With buddy Rick Blaes in his RV-4 in trail we blasted off from Wiley Post
Airport (PWA) in OKC for 45 minutes of fun!! Flys as they all do to Vans specs
and is worth every cut knuckle and empty wallet. All I can say is keep at
it...I never thought I would get there..and I did!!! Hope to have the 40 hours
flown off in a few months!!
Thanks to all who helped me answer every crazy question on the list, you guys
really made it easy for me. I hope I can pay you back at a fly in someday
with a beer or two.
Thanks again...
Kurt Klewin, OKC, OK
RV6A, N85KC, FLYING!!!!!!
PS..Im still grinning....
Do Not Archive
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--> RV-List message posted by: Frederick Oldenburg <foldenburg@earthlink.net>
I recently acquired a CP-214 Pneumatic squeezer. The squeezer has an adjustable
set holder. Having no prior experience with a pneumatic, I dove in with both
feet on my rudder spar last night. With a hand squeezer I had been setting the
dimple die so that the dies were completely flush with each other (i.e. no space
at all between the dies). This seemed to work well....I'd get a crisp dimple
and little or no deformation around it.
Well, after trying this same setting with the pneumatic I discovered that there
was a "fluting effect" because the pneumatic is so strong it was bending the
metal slightly. My rudder spar was now bowed slightly, like a rib would be before
fluting it....maybe 1/4" or so when you lay it flat on a table.
Well, in my typical gorilla ham-fisted manner I thought I could "gently" flex it
back somewhat. Wrong! I ended up kinking it slightly. Tried to fix it with a
hand seamer until good reason took hold of me....
I ordered a new one from Van this morning.
I will most definitely be practicing a little more with the pneumatic (on scrap)
as I wait for the new spar to arrive....
Fred Oldenburg
RV-7A - Empennage
http://www.rv.oldsack.com
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| Subject: | Re: Lesson Learned |
--> RV-List message posted by: David Nelson <david.nelson@pobox.com>
Hi Fred,
From the sound of it, I ran into this same problem when I started building.
However, it was because I wasn't squeezing enough. I usually give an
additional half or one full turn of the set holder to compensate for any flex
in the yoke.
You'll know when you have a good dimple when there's a ring around the outside
of where the dies meet up. I also noticed that the reflection in the aluminum
of something with crisp lines (I used my truck bumber's reflection for example)
was not nearly as distorted as when the dimples were not properly made. Made
for very quick litmus test if I failed to properly set any dimples.
Finally, compare a dimple made with the c-frame (using a good solid foundation
and several good wacks) and your pneumatic. You'll see what I'm talking about.
I've got a picture I can send you as an attachment if you wish to make sure
that we're talking about the same thing.
Regards,
/\/elson
Austin, TX
RV-7A - Wings - Getting ready to build the wing jig/holder
On Tue, 1 Jun 2004, Frederick Oldenburg wrote:
> --> RV-List message posted by: Frederick Oldenburg <foldenburg@earthlink.net>
>
> I recently acquired a CP-214 Pneumatic squeezer. The squeezer has an
> adjustable set holder. Having no prior experience with a pneumatic, I dove in
> with both feet on my rudder spar last night. With a hand squeezer I had been
> setting the dimple die so that the dies were completely flush with each other
> (i.e. no space at all between the dies). This seemed to work well....I'd get
> a crisp dimple and little or no deformation around it.
>
> Well, after trying this same setting with the pneumatic I discovered that
> there was a "fluting effect" because the pneumatic is so strong it was
> bending the metal slightly. My rudder spar was now bowed slightly, like a rib
> would be before fluting it....maybe 1/4" or so when you lay it flat on a
> table.
>
> Well, in my typical gorilla ham-fisted manner I thought I could "gently" flex
> it back somewhat. Wrong! I ended up kinking it slightly. Tried to fix it with
> a hand seamer until good reason took hold of me....
>
> I ordered a new one from Van this morning.
>
> I will most definitely be practicing a little more with the pneumatic (on
> scrap) as I wait for the new spar to arrive....
>
>
> Fred Oldenburg
> RV-7A - Empennage
> http://www.rv.oldsack.com
>
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| Subject: | Re: Another One Leaves the Nest... |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Ralph E. Capen" <recapen@earthlink.net>
Kurt,
Congrats! I've been following your progress as mine has gone on about as
long.....
If you wander south of 'the river' and drop in to TKI let me know and I'll
show you my progress and try to steal some ideas from you at the same time.
SemperFi,
Ralph Capen
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From: <RV6AOKC@aol.com>
Subject: RV-List: Another One Leaves the Nest...
> --> RV-List message posted by: RV6AOKC@aol.com
>
> Well it finally flew!!! My slow build tail/not so quick build wing/fuse
flew
> yesterday after 5.1 years and 1800 hours of building (I have several
> excuses...a 3 year old, a 6 month old, a 2 year activation for Iraqi
Freedom, and a
> job that has me away from home 3-4 days a week....=)....).
>
> With buddy Rick Blaes in his RV-4 in trail we blasted off from Wiley Post
> Airport (PWA) in OKC for 45 minutes of fun!! Flys as they all do to Vans
specs
> and is worth every cut knuckle and empty wallet. All I can say is keep at
> it...I never thought I would get there..and I did!!! Hope to have the 40
hours
> flown off in a few months!!
>
> Thanks to all who helped me answer every crazy question on the list, you
guys
> really made it easy for me. I hope I can pay you back at a fly in someday
> with a beer or two.
>
> Thanks again...
>
> Kurt Klewin, OKC, OK
> RV6A, N85KC, FLYING!!!!!!
>
> PS..Im still grinning....
>
> Do Not Archive
>
>
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| Subject: | >Re; Lesson learned |
--> RV-List message posted by: Oldsfolks@aol.com
The pneumatic squeezer I used had to have the air pressure properly adjusted
to squeeze just right. It was an Alligator type.
The "C" frame adjusts the height of the die.
You're lucky if you only have to replace that much. I ruined the HS skeletin
and two skins on my first one.
Keep working and learning,
Bob Olds RV-4 , N1191X
A&P , EAA Tech. Counselor
Charleston,Arkansas
Real Aviators Fly Taildraggers
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| Subject: | Re: Duel electric fuel pumps |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Comp User" <trebla@directinter.net>
I changed from a single Facet fuel pump to a dual setup. They are hooked up
in series. Totally seperate electrical control from the buss. This even
includes the ground. They will free flow so you can run either one. They can
be checked on the ground before flight by switching back and forth between
the two. Switching on both jumps the fuel pressure up and helps the starts
on chilly mornings. The origional install location was engine side of the
firewall. Had terrible vapor lock. My pump gave the warning signs when it
started to fail. Short time, around 5 hrs. Not common. High pressure then
low. The internal valve wore on one side. Would seal when turned just right.
I must confess, I do not have an RV. It is my next project. Flying a Mod. 5
Kitfox with an NSI 140turbo right now.
Albert Smith
MudLake, Idaho
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| Subject: | Re: Duel electric fuel pumps |
--> RV-List message posted by: Vanremog@aol.com
In a message dated 6/1/2004 2:04:24 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
matthew@n523rv.com writes:
I have a 320-D2J that doesn't have a fuel pump (nor a pad for
one) on it that is going in my RV-9A. I've swapped numerous emails with
Mahlon at Mattituck (Thanks!) about exchanging the accesorry case for one
with a pump pad on it in order to drive a mechanical pump.
I'm curious if anyone has experience running duel electric pumps. What are
the pros/cons of this type of setup.
------------------------------------------------
My buddy, Walter Treadwell runs this setup in his Alley Cat. The Alley Cat
is a highly altered Super Cat and has a Continental O-200 with no mechanical
fuel pumping provisions up front. He has two identical Facet pumps with
check valves plumbed in parallel. One is running all the time and one is the
boost. Works great!
GV (RV-6A N1GV O-360-A1A C/S, flying 702 hrs; last trip, Sedona)
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