---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 06/16/04: 34 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:45 AM - Re: Spinner woes (Charles Rowbotham) 2. 05:46 AM - Re: Flight bags, was Traveling Tool Kit (Doug Rozendaal) 3. 06:37 AM - Photos for 24 Years of the RVator (Tedd McHenry) 4. 06:53 AM - Re: flight bag (sjhdcl@kingston.net) 5. 07:04 AM - Traveling Tool Kit (copperhead) 6. 07:09 AM - Re: Re: flight bag (Sam Buchanan) 7. 07:54 AM - Re: Advice for apartment dwelling wannabe builder? loong (Shemp) 8. 08:06 AM - Oshkosh Enroute Camping (Van Heuveln) 9. 08:11 AM - Re: Spinner woes (Brian Alley) 10. 08:18 AM - Re: Flight bags, was Traveling Tool Kit (Darwin Barrie) 11. 08:37 AM - Re: Infinity Aerospace control grips position and stick length (Ross Mickey) 12. 08:40 AM - turn coordinator theory (Dj Merrill) 13. 08:51 AM - Re: Re: flight bag (Aircraft Technical Book Company) 14. 09:12 AM - Re: Photos for 24 Years of the RVator (Tedd McHenry) 15. 09:14 AM - Re: Infinity Aerospace control grips position and stick length (Charles Rowbotham) 16. 09:20 AM - Re: Traveling Tool Kit (Bluecavu@aol.com) 17. 09:32 AM - Re: Re: flight bag (JOHN STARN) 18. 09:45 AM - mindless profiteering: was flight bag (Aircraft Technical Book Company) 19. 09:48 AM - Installing Left Gear Mount in a -7A QB (RV-7A Builder) 20. 10:43 AM - mag compass location (Geoff Evans) 21. 10:49 AM - Re: mag compass location (Dwpetrus@aol.com) 22. 10:51 AM - Re: Advice for apartment dwelling wannabe builder? loong (Patrick Kelley) 23. 10:59 AM - Hangar Space at FTG? (Bill VonDane) 24. 12:24 PM - Re: Installing Left Gear Mount in a -7A QB (JTAnon@aol.com) 25. 12:47 PM - Re:Hangar Space at FTG? (Gary Zilik) 26. 01:14 PM - Re: Re:Hangar Space at FTG? (Bill VonDane) 27. 01:39 PM - Re: Flight bags, was Traveling Tool Kit (Frank van der Hulst (Staff WG)) 28. 01:39 PM - Re: Oshkosh Enroute Camping (Knicholas2@aol.com) 29. 02:13 PM - Re: mag compass location (Fiveonepw@aol.com) 30. 04:11 PM - Re: Oshkosh Enroute Camping (Albert Gardner) 31. 04:23 PM - Re: mindless profiteering: was flight bag (Bob 1) 32. 05:29 PM - Re: Flight bags, was Traveling Tool Kit (Tom Gummo) 33. 06:23 PM - Re: Flight bags, was Traveling Tool Kit (Dave Hyde) 34. 09:34 PM - CCR-264SS-3-2 vs. MK319*BS (Randy Lervold) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:45:08 AM PST US From: "Charles Rowbotham" Subject: RE: RV-List: Spinner woes --> RV-List message posted by: "Charles Rowbotham" Walt, No cracks so far (2 Blade) but we did wrap the front buldhead mounting plate with elec tape to provide a little vibration isolation between the spinner and bulkhead. Good luck, Chuck Rowbotham RV-8A (300 + hrs) >From: RVEIGHTA@aol.com >Reply-To: rv-list@matronics.com >To: rv-list@matronics.com >Subject: RV-List: Spinner woes >Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 22:29:42 EDT > >--> RV-List message posted by: RVEIGHTA@aol.com > >Guys, just noticed after approximately 110 hours flying time that I have >cracks around the prop openings (I have a three blade prop) in my spinner.. >The >cracks are at the front of the openings where the fiberglass rests against >the >front bulkhead. Anyone had this problem? > >I'm considering a polished aluminum spinner, anyone know who carries them >and >price? > >Thanks, Walt Shipley RV-8A > > http://join.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200362ave/direct/01/ ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:46:34 AM PST US From: "Doug Rozendaal" Subject: Re: RV-List: Flight bags, was Traveling Tool Kit --> RV-List message posted by: "Doug Rozendaal" Kathleen, As long as the lipstick is Red, cause "airplanes, pickup trucks, and lipstick should all be Blood Red." Tailwinds, Doug ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kathleen (rv7)" Subject: RE: RV-List: Flight bags, was Traveling Tool Kit > --> RV-List message posted by: "Kathleen (rv7)" > > Alright, I'm in and I raise you one AA size Maglight (yes, 2 in all) and a > small stick-type lipstick (you never know who you're gonna meet out there). > Anyone want to add a stack of sectionals covering the lower 48? > > Kathleen > www.rv7.us > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Doug Rozendaal > To: rv-list@matronics.com > Subject: RV-List: Flight bags, was Traveling Tool Kit > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Doug Rozendaal" > > Since Kathleen has a sense of humor, and we have not had a good barnburner > like T/W vs Trike, or 3pt vs wheelies, or a good primer discussion, I > thought why not add a new one to the list of red hot issues on the RV-list, > Flight bag contents!!! This should warm things up a bit!!! People get > personal about all the "must haves" so this should be fun! > > I see people arrive at airplanes with flight bags that look like duffel > bags. Some flight bags have every gadget in the Sportys catalog, and weigh > in at about 40 pounds. Sorry folks, but in my experience, the size of the > flight bag is usually inversely proportional to the experience of the pilot. > > So in the interest of a spirited discussion (Yippee!!) I offer my flight bag > contents. > For warbird flying, my flight bag is a G.I. Helmet bag. In it either a > helmet or a headset, or both, depending on the mission. An MBU-12P Oxygen > mask. An impedance converter for civil radios. A small kneeboard. Howie > Keefe's Air Chart As appropriate. NOS approach plates if needed go in the > side pockets of the Helmet bag. I also have a small black fanny pack in the > helmet bag. > > For flights in my own airplane all I take is the fanny pack, the charts have > a home in the airplane. Charts and headset stay in the plane. The fanny > pack has an old Lowrance GPS, the little one, a 6" needle nose vice grip, a > 6" red Endres screwdriver that has a flip shaft in it with a flip bit in > each end. 6 AA batteries & 1-9V, 4 AAs for the GPS and 2 for the flashlight > or the CD player, and the 9v for my noise cancelling headset. A "AA" size > Mag light. A Sharpie for signing autographs at airshows, a ball point pen, > a couple flight suit name tags, some politically incorrect. Ear plugs, a > small bottle of sunscreen, a pad of checks, and a small bundle of business > cards. The fanny pack is always within reach in the cockpit. Not in the > fanny pack but always with me is a cellphone. That covers for a handheld. > > There, that should be enough kindling to get a good fire going, anyone got a > match? > > Tailwinds, > Doug Rozendaal > > > advertising on the Matronics Forums. > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:37:36 AM PST US From: Tedd McHenry Subject: RV-List: Photos for 24 Years of the RVator --> RV-List message posted by: Tedd McHenry I'm looking for photographs for 24 Years of the RVator, a book of articles from Van's newsletter (the RVator). I need photos of instrument panels showing some of the newer instruments on the market (EFIS displays, engine monitors, etc.). I'm also looking for a dramatic photo of an RV for the cover. I prefer an air-to-air shot for the cover, but any dramatic shot of an RV might be suitable. If you'd like to submit a photo, please email it to me off-list at tedd@vansairforce.org -- JPEG if possible, but I can convert most file formats. For the panel photos, a resolution of 0.5 megapixels is adequate. For cover photos the resolution should be as high as possible, but you can send me a lower resolution version for evaluation. If we use your photo, copyright will transfer to the publisher (Aircraft Technical Book Company). Tedd McHenry tedd@vansairforce.org DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:53:05 AM PST US Subject: RV-List: Re: flight bag From: sjhdcl@kingston.net --> RV-List message posted by: sjhdcl@kingston.net A spare fuel cap is a very good thing. Saved me once after the attendant broke the top off. Steve RV7A Flying ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:04:51 AM PST US From: "copperhead" Subject: RV-List: Traveling Tool Kit --> RV-List message posted by: "copperhead" "SURVIVAL kit must include: half-pint flask of Hiram Walker Apricot Brandy- if it survives the landing, it's the first thing you'll reach for- if not, you won't need it anyway..." With all due respect, I for one (as a low time pilot) would have to say if both the Brandy and I survived the landing, it would be the second thing I reached for. The first being one of those spare paper towels. Chuck DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 07:09:00 AM PST US From: Sam Buchanan Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: flight bag --> RV-List message posted by: Sam Buchanan sjhdcl@kingston.net wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: sjhdcl@kingston.net > > A spare fuel cap is a very good thing. Saved me once after the attendant > broke the top off. > > Steve > RV7A > Flying This info is in the archives, but I have found 1/16" stainless welding rod to be a great replacement for the original pins in the fuel caps. It is softer than drill rod which means you can quickly make a replacement on the ramp with a decent pair of cutting pliers, but it will stand up to years of use. I carry a 6" length in the flight bag along with the pneumatic squeezer and spare exhaust system. :-) Sam Buchanan (RV-6, 575 hrs) http://www.thervjournal.com ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 07:54:35 AM PST US From: "Shemp" Subject: Re: RV-List: Advice for apartment dwelling wannabe builder? loong --> RV-List message posted by: "Shemp" I live downtown Chicago in a 500 sq ft studio apartment and had the same dilemma. I had a 6 tail kit still sitting in the original box for 2 years. I ended up selling the tail and buying an unfinished kit. I thought this would save a ton of time so I somewhat moved back to my airline "crashpad" where I had an unbelievably great option for help and tools at an airport. I could easily commute between there and my apartment. I found that in my infatuation with finishing the airplane I spent very little time in my apartment. Now, with all of that being said, if you're planning on living in an apartment complex or even worse, a high rise in downtown NY, as they say, "fugetaboutit". On the positive side, I would look for local garages for rent. I ended going garage to garage with flyers requesting to rent. Unfortunately it didnt work for me but it was worth the effort. If you have to drive for a while to get to your project, I think you'll find it not to be a problem. You'll have plenty to think about during your drives. There will be many tasks you can work on at the apartment during the week. Pack a lunch and head out for the shop on the wknds. You may be surprised to find how much gets done when you're away from distractions. Jeff Dowling RV-6a/ 80 hours Chicago/ Louisville ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 08:06:23 AM PST US From: "Van Heuveln" Subject: RV-List: Oshkosh Enroute Camping --> RV-List message posted by: "Van Heuveln" I'm located in NW Iowa, about four hundred miles from Oshkosh. I'm considering inviting RVrs who want to camp to spend the night here. We're on a private strip (7IA2) with 2200' asphalt and 3400' excellent turf runway. I have a couple of acres of backyard for camping, would set up a BBQ grill for cooking and have a couple of bathrooms with showers. My thought is to make this invitation for 7/21 thru 7/27 ( I leave for OSH on 7/28). Questions: Is there any interest from RVrs from the West who would like to spend a night about two flight hours from OSH? If so, how many? When? Since we haven't done this before, what other amenities do we need to provide? Other suggestions are welcome. Van 100 hours on RV7 N77VH ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 08:11:17 AM PST US From: Brian Alley Subject: Re: RV-List: Spinner woes --> RV-List message posted by: Brian Alley Walt, I produce parts for homebuilts from carbon fiber. Everything I make is light and very strong. I use mil spec C-282 carbon fiber fabric and production quality molds. I make spinners, wheel pants, cowlings instrument panels and other parts for the Wittman Tailwind. Call me if your interested in a carbon fiber spinner. ===== BRIAN ALLEY (N320WT) CARBON FIBER COMPOSITES 304-872-7938 shop 304-562-6800 home How are you going to win by a nose if you don't stick out your neck? ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 08:18:27 AM PST US From: "Darwin Barrie" Subject: Re: RV-List: Flight bags, was Traveling Tool Kit --> RV-List message posted by: "Darwin Barrie" As a former search and rescue helicopter pilot for a major law enforcement agency in AZ I have been involved in lots of searches. A short list of stuff you need in your survival kit when you may have a forced landing is some water and a "Hot Pink" thong bikini. Just wave the bikini in the air, it is like a GPS signal to a cop pilot. You'll be found in minutes. Darwin N. Barrie 7 almost done Chandler AZ ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 08:37:57 AM PST US From: "Ross Mickey" Subject: RE: RV-List: Infinity Aerospace control grips position and stick length --> RV-List message posted by: "Ross Mickey" David, I installed mine in a twisted position to match the angle of my arm/wrist when my elbow is on the arm rest. This is a very comfortable position and I have not found any drawbacks. A friend of mine installed his straight on and I did not like how it felt. I trimmed my stick down so it would not interfere with my instrument panel that is deeper than stock. In reality, I don't think this is needed as I can not imagine a situation where I would move the stick that far. I would recommend trimming it to make it a comfortable height. Ross Mickey N9PT RV6A 80 hours and growing -----Original Message----- Subject: RV-List: Infinity Aerospace control grips position and stick length Listers I am installing Infinity control grips in my RV6, I notice from a few photos from my visits to Oshkosh that some builders fit it offset, rather than level across the aircraft Can I have a few opinions from both camps. IE, does it cause problems with your wrist , sitting in my aircraft with my arm on the arm rest it seems that there is quite a bit of angle needed in the wrist joint... Also, what is the optimum length for the control stick. Regards David Roseblade RV 6 Finishing Dubai, UAE Persian Gulf == == == == ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 08:40:57 AM PST US From: Dj Merrill Subject: RV-List: turn coordinator theory --> RV-List message posted by: Dj Merrill Hi all, I'm looking for an Internet reference that explains how a turn coordinator works. Anyone know of one? Thanks, -Dj ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 08:51:55 AM PST US From: "Aircraft Technical Book Company" Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: flight bag --> RV-List message posted by: "Aircraft Technical Book Company" We can always do what Bush does: Have a spare RV fly behind you on every trip from which you can scavenge any spare part you need. Andy do not archive I carry a 6" length in the flight bag along with the > pneumatic squeezer and spare exhaust system. :-) > > Sam Buchanan (RV-6, 575 hrs) ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 09:12:17 AM PST US From: Tedd McHenry Subject: Re: RV-List: Photos for 24 Years of the RVator --> RV-List message posted by: Tedd McHenry I forgot to mention that I'm also looking for photos of interesting RV paint schemes, for the book. --- Tedd McHenry DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 09:14:35 AM PST US From: "Charles Rowbotham" Subject: RE: RV-List: Infinity Aerospace control grips position and stick length --> RV-List message posted by: "Charles Rowbotham" On the issue of cutting down the front stick. We keep ours as long as possible to clear the panel with our thumb on the top coolie hat switch of the grip. We DID cut down the length of the rear stick - That way we could over leverage the rear stick from the Front. (don't remember who suggested this about 4 years ago) but it's a good safety feature. Chuck & Dave Rowbotham RV-8A (300+ hrs) >From: "Ross Mickey" >Reply-To: rv-list@matronics.com >To: >Subject: RE: RV-List: Infinity Aerospace control grips position and stick >length >Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 08:37:25 -0700 > >--> RV-List message posted by: "Ross Mickey" > >David, > >I installed mine in a twisted position to match the angle of my >arm/wrist when my elbow is on the arm rest. This is a very comfortable >position and I have not found any drawbacks. A friend of mine installed >his straight on and I did not like how it felt. > >I trimmed my stick down so it would not interfere with my instrument >panel that is deeper than stock. In reality, I don't think this is >needed as I can not imagine a situation where I would move the stick >that far. I would recommend trimming it to make it a comfortable >height. > >Ross Mickey >N9PT >RV6A >80 hours and growing > >-----Original Message----- >Subject: RV-List: Infinity Aerospace control grips position and stick >length > >Listers > >I am installing Infinity control grips in my RV6, I notice from a few >photos from my visits to Oshkosh that some builders fit it offset, >rather than level across the aircraft Can I have a few opinions from >both camps. IE, does it cause problems with your wrist , sitting in my >aircraft with my arm on the arm rest it seems that there is quite a bit >of angle needed in the wrist joint... Also, what is the optimum length >for the control stick. >Regards > >David Roseblade >RV 6 Finishing >Dubai, UAE >Persian Gulf > > >== >== >== >== > > Looking to buy a house? Get informed with the Home Buying Guide from MSN House & Home. http://coldwellbanker.msn.com/ ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 09:20:39 AM PST US From: Bluecavu@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: Traveling Tool Kit --> RV-List message posted by: Bluecavu@aol.com >I'd add the o rings that seal the cylinder down at the brake pad and whatever it takes to remove the wheelpants and remove that piston and sealing 0-ring. >On the day ours went out at Sun and Fun this year we turned out to be the 4th or 5th plane of the day in the experimental parking area that had this problem. So in the big scheme of things it must not be all that uncommon.=A0 We were stuck with only one brake working. >The brake O-rings, yep, pilot error again.=A0 Why, you ask?=A0=A0 Because the standard issue nitrile O-rings are just inferior when used at the=A0 calipers and any pilot worth his salt would just replace them now=A0 with Viton versions and=20be done with it. Frankly I'm amazed at this... after decades now of fooling around with little airplanes -both as a full-time GA A&P for many years, and as a homebuilder/restorer. I've never heard of a brake O-ring failure at the caliper (other than a little sticky ooze of a leak) -EXCEPT where the poor souls have had the pistons installed backwards... -and as the pads wore, the (wrong) end of the piston w/ the O-rings moved out of the bore. Must be some really poor O-rings out there these days... or else you guys are puttin the pistons in wrong (the end w/ the O-ring goes in the hole first!) Scott N4ZW (and NC76740/N2597V) ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 09:32:14 AM PST US From: "JOHN STARN" Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: flight bag --> RV-List message posted by: "JOHN STARN" Hey ya'll could have a C-130 Hercules equiped like the Thunderbirds & Blue Angels follow ya around. Come to think of it a C-130 set to build RV's on the fly (pun intended) would make a great airshow display item. Anybody got a spare C-130 laying around ?. Van are you out there ?. A Van's C-130 could carry everything to airshows, serve at a flying hotel, BBQ site and could fly international too. Do Not Archive. KABONG (GBA & GWB) 8*) Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: flight bag > --> RV-List message posted by: "Aircraft Technical Book Company" > > We can always do what Bush does: Have a spare RV fly behind you on every > trip from which you can scavenge any spare part you need. ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 09:45:43 AM PST US From: "Aircraft Technical Book Company" Subject: RV-List: mindless profiteering: was flight bag --> RV-List message posted by: "Aircraft Technical Book Company" Mount Sanderson: That's what we call our mountain of overstocked Jeppesen Flightbags in the corner of the warehouse. These are medium sized, nicely constructed flightbags which normally sell for $40 or which are included as part of the various Jeppesen pilot training and maintenance kits. They have a main center section and a series of pouches on the outside for charts, pens, flashlights, and other quick needed items. They are big enough to store most of the spare parts and tools we've been talking about the last couple days. (except maybe not Sam Buchanan's spare exhaust system). I've got about fifty I can let go for $20. Write back off list in the next couple days if you want one. While I'm at it, I'm also way overstocked on CSG (E6B) manual flight computers. These are the sliding computers that tell you wind correction angles, density altitude, lots of conversions, and other in-flight navigation problems. Most of us haven't used these since passing our check rides, however if you still like them as a backup, I've got about twenty of the nice metal kind I can sell for $20 each (half the normal retail). And, if you don't remember how to use them, they do come with a manual. Write back off list or call in the next couple of days if you want one Thanks for putting up with this mindless profiteering. Andy Builder's Bookstore http://www.buildersbooks.com 800 780-4115 ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 09:48:36 AM PST US From: "RV-7A Builder" Subject: RV-List: Installing Left Gear Mount in a -7A QB --> RV-List message posted by: "RV-7A Builder" Oddly enough I picked the right side to do first and it went right in. But the left side does not want to fit unless I drill and remove the F-902-L bulkhead. The forward leg of the mount is keeping it from dropping down the the cut hole for the gear tube. See pics of problem here. If I have to drill rivets and remove bulkhead so be it, but if someone has good info on doing it easier I'm all for it. I didn't buy a QB so I could take it apart. http://jeffsrv7a.com/FUSELAGE/FUSELAGE%20031.jpg http://jeffsrv7a.com/FUSELAGE/FUSELAGE%20032.jpg ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 10:43:24 AM PST US From: Geoff Evans Subject: RV-List: mag compass location --> RV-List message posted by: Geoff Evans Can anyone offer any advice (or personal experience) about whether it is better to place a mag compass in the panel or on top of the glareshield? I'm building a VFR-only RV-8, and I'm going to buy a vertical card mag compass. Specifically, I'm interested to hear if anyone has any problems with compass inaccuracy when it's in the panel (due to electromagnetic interference), as opposed to when it's on the glareshield. Thanks. -Geoff RV-8 QB __________________________________ http://mobile.yahoo.com/maildemo ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 10:49:45 AM PST US From: Dwpetrus@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: mag compass location --> RV-List message posted by: Dwpetrus@aol.com Mine works fine mounted in the panel. Be sure to calibrate with everything turned on and engine running. Wayne Petrus RV8A ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 10:51:33 AM PST US From: "Patrick Kelley" Subject: RE: RV-List: Advice for apartment dwelling wannabe builder? loong --> RV-List message posted by: "Patrick Kelley" I'd have to say that that's a bit negative. Seems there was a guy working on his RV while living in a stateroom aboard a warship. I forget the details, but it was reported either on the list or in the RV-ator. On a more practical note, see my website (www.flion.com). My tail and wings were built in the living room of my apartment. I had a hiatus afterward, as I was unable to find a garage for my fuselage, but the apartment I am in now has one and the project is slowly going forward. I hope to be in a house by year end, and no more obstacles. I could have waited, but then I would be that much farther behind... Patrick Kelley - RV-6A - fuse bottom skins being fitted -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Shemp Subject: Re: RV-List: Advice for apartment dwelling wannabe builder? loong --> RV-List message posted by: "Shemp" I live downtown Chicago in a 500 sq ft studio apartment and had the same dilemma. I had a 6 tail kit still sitting in the original box for 2 years. I ended up selling the tail and buying an unfinished kit. I thought this would save a ton of time so I somewhat moved back to my airline "crashpad" where I had an unbelievably great option for help and tools at an airport. I could easily commute between there and my apartment. I found that in my infatuation with finishing the airplane I spent very little time in my apartment. Now, with all of that being said, if you're planning on living in an apartment complex or even worse, a high rise in downtown NY, as they say, "fugetaboutit". On the positive side, I would look for local garages for rent. I ended going garage to garage with flyers requesting to rent. Unfortunately it didnt work for me but it was worth the effort. If you have to drive for a while to get to your project, I think you'll find it not to be a problem. You'll have plenty to think about during your drives. There will be many tasks you can work on at the apartment during the week. Pack a lunch and head out for the shop on the wknds. You may be surprised to find how much gets done when you're away from distractions. Jeff Dowling RV-6a/ 80 hours Chicago/ Louisville ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 10:59:17 AM PST US From: Bill VonDane Subject: RV-List: Hangar Space at FTG? --> RV-List message posted by: Bill VonDane I am looking for a place to put my -8A for the night of the June 26th at FTG - Front Range... If you have some space please let me know... -Bill VonDane bill@vondane.com EAA Tech Counselor RV-8A ~ N8WV ~ Colorado Springs www.vondane.com www.creativair.com www.epanelbuilder.com do not archive ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 12:24:23 PM PST US From: JTAnon@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: Installing Left Gear Mount in a -7A QB --> RV-List message posted by: JTAnon@aol.com In a message dated 6/16/2004 12:49:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, RV-7A@Austin.RR.com writes: > http://jeffsrv7a.com/FUSELAGE/FUSELAGE%20032.jpg I just confronted the same situation a few days ago. What finally solved the problem was a combination of: 1) Trimming a bit off the aft end of the 717 lower longeron 2) Trimming a tiny bit of the aft end that sticks up on the 772B Floor stiffener 3) Drilling out three nutplates on the 704 fwd bulkhead 4) Slightly enlarging the oblong hole for the gear leg in the bottom skin That fwd gear leg has to go behind the 904 bulkhead first Hope this helps, John McDonnell RV7A QB ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 12:47:12 PM PST US From: Gary Zilik Subject: RV-List: Re:Hangar Space at FTG? --> RV-List message posted by: Gary Zilik Bill, You can park your 8A in my hangar overnight. My 6A should be gone that night and even if I am there we can probably squeeze you in. Gary Bill VonDane wrote: > I am looking for a place to put my -8A for the night of the June 26th at > FTG - Front Range... If you have some space please let me know... > > > -Bill VonDane > bill@vondane.com > EAA Tech Counselor > RV-8A ~ N8WV ~ Colorado Springs > www.vondane.com > www.creativair.com > www.epanelbuilder.com > > do not archive > ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 01:14:44 PM PST US From: Bill VonDane Subject: Re: RV-List: Re:Hangar Space at FTG? --> RV-List message posted by: Bill VonDane Gary... I tried to write you off line but your address was rejected... -Bill bill@vondane.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Zilik" Subject: RV-List: Re:Hangar Space at FTG? --> RV-List message posted by: Gary Zilik Bill, You can park your 8A in my hangar overnight. My 6A should be gone that night and even if I am there we can probably squeeze you in. Gary Bill VonDane wrote: > I am looking for a place to put my -8A for the night of the June 26th at > FTG - Front Range... If you have some space please let me know... > > > -Bill VonDane > bill@vondane.com > EAA Tech Counselor > RV-8A ~ N8WV ~ Colorado Springs > www.vondane.com > www.creativair.com > www.epanelbuilder.com > > do not archive > ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 01:39:37 PM PST US Subject: RE: RV-List: Flight bags, was Traveling Tool Kit From: "Frank van der Hulst (Staff WG)" --> RV-List message posted by: "Frank van der Hulst (Staff WG)" So, what's the water for? do not archive --> RV-List message posted by: "Darwin Barrie" A short list of stuff you need in your survival kit when you may have a forced landing is some water and a "Hot Pink" thong bikini. Just wave the bikini in the air, it is like a GPS signal to a cop pilot. You'll be found in minutes. Learn real skills for the real world - Apply online at http://www.ucol.ac.nz or call 0800 GO UCOL (0800 46 8265) or txt free 3388 for more information and make a good move to UCOL Universal College of Learning. Enrol with a public institute and be certain of your future ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 01:39:45 PM PST US From: Knicholas2@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: Oshkosh Enroute Camping --> RV-List message posted by: Knicholas2@aol.com In a message dated 6/16/2004 8:07:04 AM Pacific Daylight Time, lemar@alliancecom.net writes: Questions: Is there any interest from RVrs from the West who would like to spend a night about two flight hours from OSH? WOW. I am not able to go to OSH this year but I am impressed with your kindness and generous offer. As someone who cannot attend, I thank you for thinking of your RV brethren. Kim Nicholas RV9A -DONE. 1st flight next week! ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 02:13:02 PM PST US From: Fiveonepw@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: mag compass location --> RV-List message posted by: Fiveonepw@aol.com In a message dated 6/16/04 12:44:24 PM Central Daylight Time, hellothaimassage@yahoo.com writes: > Can anyone offer any advice (or personal experience) about whether it is > better to place a mag compass in the panel or on top of the glareshield? >>>>>>>> My PAI-700 is mounted top center in the panel, right above Microair 760 and T2000. Haven't seen it flinch yet and it points the way well... Precision warns to not mount these in the panel (buy their mount instead!) but I've seen many in many different positions (in panel) and haven't heard any complaints. From The PossumWorks in TN Mark -6A Tip-up, 75 hours ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 04:11:41 PM PST US From: "Albert Gardner" Subject: Re: RV-List: Oshkosh Enroute Camping --> RV-List message posted by: "Albert Gardner" How about something to fill a "Hot Pink" thong bikini which I'm considering adding to my tool bag. Albert Gardner RV-9A 872RV Yuma, AZ ----- Original Message ----- > --> RV-List message posted by: "Van Heuveln" > Questions: Is there any interest from RVrs from the West who would like to spend a night about two flight hours from OSH? If so, how many? When? Since we haven't done this before, what other amenities do we need to provide? Other suggestions are welcome. ________________________________ Message 31 ____________________________________ Time: 04:23:18 PM PST US From: "Bob 1" Subject: Re: RV-List: mindless profiteering: was flight bag --> RV-List message posted by: "Bob 1" > Mount Sanderson: That's what we call our mountain of overstocked Jeppesen > Flightbags in the corner of the warehouse. These are medium sized, nicely > constructed flightbags which normally sell for $40 or which are included as > part of the various Jeppesen pilot training and maintenance kits. They have > a main center section and a series of pouches on the outside for charts, > pens, flashlights, and other quick needed items. They are big enough to > store most of the spare parts and tools we've been talking about the last > couple days. (except maybe not Sam Buchanan's spare exhaust system). > I've got about fifty I can let go for $20. Write back off list in the > next couple days if you want one.> > Andy > Builder's Bookstore > http://www.buildersbooks.com +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hmmmm. Is $20 your bottom line for all 50? Do not archive. Bob - tongue in EACH cheek. ________________________________ Message 32 ____________________________________ Time: 05:29:25 PM PST US From: "Tom Gummo" Subject: Re: RV-List: Flight bags, was Traveling Tool Kit --> RV-List message posted by: "Tom Gummo" Several more things to put in the tool kit: 1. How about a deck of cards? Try starting a game of Solitaire and see how long it takes to get someone looking over your shoulder telling you what to play next. 2. How about a prophylactic (non-lubricated)? For twenty years, I taught survival training in the squadron and we always had one in the ejection seat survival kit. We were told that it could work as a water bag if you find a source of water. We would carry it in the helmet to keep it from breaking. You know, the wives bought this hook, line, and sinker. :-) 3. Name tags, we don't need any stinking name tags (stolen from Blazing Saddles and name tags replaced the word badges). I was in one squadron in which everybody had a "ART BAKER" name tag. It was funny to be sitting as the duty officer and someone from another base would call and say that Art Baker was a bad boy in the officer's club and needed to be punished. Of course, we assured them that it would be taken care of and rarely did anything make it up to the bosses. One of my favorites was "RANDY MANN". I used it Europe all the time but mostly in England or at a British base. Randy is a term used by the British to mean HORNY. Got many a look while wearing it. "BEN PASTEDOVER" was another of my name tags. I got to wear it once I had "been pasted over" for Lt. Col. I know of several more but they are on the adult side so I will not bring them up on this GP forum. Tom "GummiBear" Gummo Wild Weasel #1753 http://mysite.verizon.net/t.gummo/index.html Harmon Rocket-II do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug Rozendaal" Subject: RV-List: Flight bags, was Traveling Tool Kit > --> RV-List message posted by: "Doug Rozendaal" > > Since Kathleen has a sense of humor, and we have not had a good barnburner > like T/W vs Trike, or 3pt vs wheelies, or a good primer discussion, I > thought why not add a new one to the list of red hot issues on the RV-list, > Flight bag contents!!! This should warm things up a bit!!! People get > personal about all the "must haves" so this should be fun! > > I see people arrive at airplanes with flight bags that look like duffel > bags. Some flight bags have every gadget in the Sportys catalog, and weigh > in at about 40 pounds. Sorry folks, but in my experience, the size of the > flight bag is usually inversely proportional to the experience of the pilot. > > So in the interest of a spirited discussion (Yippee!!) I offer my flight bag > contents. > For warbird flying, my flight bag is a G.I. Helmet bag. In it either a > helmet or a headset, or both, depending on the mission. An MBU-12P Oxygen > mask. An impedance converter for civil radios. A small kneeboard. Howie > Keefe's Air Chart As appropriate. NOS approach plates if needed go in the > side pockets of the Helmet bag. I also have a small black fanny pack in the > helmet bag. > > For flights in my own airplane all I take is the fanny pack, the charts have > a home in the airplane. Charts and headset stay in the plane. The fanny > pack has an old Lowrance GPS, the little one, a 6" needle nose vice grip, a > 6" red Endres screwdriver that has a flip shaft in it with a flip bit in > each end. 6 AA batteries & 1-9V, 4 AAs for the GPS and 2 for the flashlight > or the CD player, and the 9v for my noise cancelling headset. A "AA" size > Mag light. A Sharpie for signing autographs at airshows, a ball point pen, > a couple flight suit name tags, some politically incorrect. Ear plugs, a > small bottle of sunscreen, a pad of checks, and a small bundle of business > cards. The fanny pack is always within reach in the cockpit. Not in the > fanny pack but always with me is a cellphone. That covers for a handheld. > > There, that should be enough kindling to get a good fire going, anyone got a > match? > > Tailwinds, > Doug Rozendaal > > ________________________________ Message 33 ____________________________________ Time: 06:23:06 PM PST US From: "Dave Hyde" Subject: RV-List: RE: Flight bags, was Traveling Tool Kit --> RV-List message posted by: "Dave Hyde" > There, that should be enough kindling to get a good fire going, > anyone got a match? I have a little gov't issue nav bag for home-based flights. Inside: A couple of old, tattered sectionals (DC, LA, KC and STL) Nasty foam earplugs Timer with dead batteries 7 year old jar of once-strong sunscreen A piddle pack from my 'secret stash' or a diaper in a ziploc An opaque Hefty bag (think full-body sic-sac) $1.73 in assorted loose change 3-4 5x7 cards and pencil with broken lead Dirt In my flight suit I always carry my wallet, a cellphone, and a Phillips screwdriver that doubles as a canopy breaker. Dave Hyde nauga@brick.net RV-4 in flight test, EAA tech counselor ________________________________ Message 34 ____________________________________ Time: 09:34:35 PM PST US From: "Randy Lervold" Subject: RV-List: CCR-264SS-3-2 vs. MK319*BS --> RV-List message posted by: "Randy Lervold" When using a blind rivet to substitue for an AN426AD3-X flush head rivet does anyone have a preference on these two alternatives? The MK319 needs to be drilled out to 7/64" so that's one negative from the get go. Which one lays more flush and looks better? Randy Lervold RV-3B, empennage