---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 12/17/04: 24 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:51 AM - Wannabe turned Gonnabe (alan@reichertech.com) 2. 06:32 AM - Re: Lubricating my pneum squeezer? (Glaeser, Dennis A) 3. 06:42 AM - Re: Wannabe turned Gonnabe (Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)) 4. 08:01 AM - IFR EFIS (Maureen & Bob Christensen) 5. 08:26 AM - Re: IFR EFIS (Dan Checkoway) 6. 08:40 AM - Re: IFR EFIS (Chuck Jensen) 7. 09:01 AM - Re: IFR EFIS (Doug Rozendaal) 8. 09:35 AM - Re: IFR EFIS (Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)) 9. 09:39 AM - Engine builder feedback (D Paul Deits) 10. 12:45 PM - prop bushing diameter, 200hp? (Charlie England) 11. 01:04 PM - Re: Wannabe turned Gonnabe (David Carter) 12. 01:34 PM - Re: Wannabe turned Gonnabe (luckymacy@comcast.net (lucky)) 13. 01:34 PM - Re: Wannabe turned Gonnabe (luckymacy@comcast.net (lucky)) 14. 01:47 PM - Re: aileron travel (Fiveonepw@aol.com) 15. 01:50 PM - Alternator mounting problem (jacklockamy) 16. 02:04 PM - Re: aileron travel (Scott Bilinski) 17. 02:20 PM - Re: Alternator mounting problem (Aviator) 18. 04:42 PM - Re: Wannabe turned Gonnabe (Jerry Springer) 19. 04:59 PM - Re: Alternator mounting problem (Alex Peterson) 20. 05:17 PM - Santa Maria (CA) Fly-in Weekend (April 22-24 2005) - SMXgig (Cory Emberson) 21. 07:09 PM - TruTrak ADI (Maureen & Bob Christensen) 22. 07:52 PM - Re: prop bushing diameter, 200hp? (Hopperdhh@aol.com) 23. 07:59 PM - Re: Alternator mounting problem (Hopperdhh@aol.com) 24. 10:03 PM - Re: Alternator mounting problem (Phil) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:51:14 AM PST US Subject: RV-List: Wannabe turned Gonnabe From: alan@reichertech.com --> RV-List message posted by: alan@reichertech.com As a teenager, I was at Oshkosh with my father in the early 1970's when this fellow, Richard VanGrunsven, introduced something called an RV-3. After watching the kitplane movement over the years, the development of the RV series, getting my pilot license in 2000 after numerous delays, and just moving into a new house with a big basement, I just put in an order for an RV-8 tail kit. Gads! What have I done? :-) Here goes a 3+ year adventure! - Alan ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:32:32 AM PST US From: "Glaeser, Dennis A" Subject: RV-List: Re: Lubricating my pneum squeezer? --> RV-List message posted by: "Glaeser, Dennis A" If one has unknowingly been oiling a pneum squeezer, what should be done to rectify the situation? Should it be disassembled and the leather piston re-greased? If so, what kind of grease? I bought a used squeezer off eBay and my son has been using it on his RV7A, and I want to use it when he's done, so it's got to last a while! If anyone has a good set of operating and maintenance instructions for these devices, posting them to this list would be a godsend for those of us who bought used - with no such documentation. I'd be willing to scan/type them into electronic format and post them. Dennis Glaeser ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:42:03 AM PST US Subject: RE: RV-List: Wannabe turned Gonnabe From: "Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)" --> RV-List message posted by: "Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)" Congrats Alan. You have executed on your dream is what you have done. Welcome to the party! Mike Stewart S8 Do not archive -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of alan@reichertech.com Subject: RV-List: Wannabe turned Gonnabe --> RV-List message posted by: alan@reichertech.com As a teenager, I was at Oshkosh with my father in the early 1970's when this fellow, Richard VanGrunsven, introduced something called an RV-3. After watching the kitplane movement over the years, the development of the RV series, getting my pilot license in 2000 after numerous delays, and just moving into a new house with a big basement, I just put in an order for an RV-8 tail kit. Gads! What have I done? :-) Here goes a 3+ year adventure! - Alan ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:01:52 AM PST US From: "Maureen & Bob Christensen" Subject: RV-List: IFR EFIS --> RV-List message posted by: "Maureen & Bob Christensen" I would like to hear from those flying IFR with Dynon, GMT or BMA EFIS. The good, the bad, and the ugly! I look like the way to go but how many have be tested in actual IFR conditions? What's you back-up? Thanks, Bob Christensen RV8 Builder - SE Iowa ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 08:26:26 AM PST US From: "Dan Checkoway" Subject: Re: RV-List: IFR EFIS --> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" For what it's worth, I've been flying my RV-7 since March of 2004. I've got 10.5 hours of actual, 2.5 hours of simulated instrument time, and 17 instrument approaches on my RV-7 with the EFIS-D10. My "backup" is primarily the Dynon's internal battery, but if the Dynon takes a complete crap I've got conventional "steam gauges" all around in a standard 6-pack arrangement to fall back on. I also consider my TruTrak autopilot as a highly capable backup, should I lose reference to heading/horizon -- it of course relies on electrical power. Panel photo here: http://images.rvproject.com/images/panel/panel_1280x419.jpg (early photo -- the TruTrak is not pictured there yet) Both the Dynon and TruTrak are on my e-bus, so in theory I will have a comfortable level of endurance in order to land "fully functional" if my alternator dies. If I have a total loss of electrical power for some reason, the Dynon's internal battery provides more than a modicum of comfort. In the case where I have a total electrical loss *AND* the Dynon has taken a total crap, I still have those steam gauges. As far as using the EFIS in IMC goes, as a kid who "grew up on flight simulators," I feel right at home using an EFIS in IMC. ;-) do not archive )_( Dan RV-7 N714D http://www.rvproject.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Maureen & Bob Christensen" Subject: RV-List: IFR EFIS > --> RV-List message posted by: "Maureen & Bob Christensen" > > I would like to hear from those flying IFR with Dynon, GMT or BMA EFIS. > > The good, the bad, and the ugly! > > I look like the way to go but how many have be tested in actual IFR > conditions? > > What's you back-up? > > Thanks, > Bob Christensen > RV8 Builder - SE Iowa > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 08:40:06 AM PST US From: Chuck Jensen Subject: RE: RV-List: IFR EFIS --> RV-List message posted by: Chuck Jensen I have a dual Grand Rapids EFIS system. I've flown it IFR including a 15 minute trip (unplanned) through some wx that was reported to be level 2/3 TS. That wild ride was the kind that some people pay big money at amusement parks. The unit(s) were rock solid throughout as well as several hours to/from the wx. Nonetheless, I'm installing a Mid Continent AI with the internal backup battery. This gives me multiple levels of redundancy. Dual EFIS if one fails, TruTrak A/P if both EFIS fails, then AI backup (one hour) if all electrical is lost. It's hard to be enthused about hard IFR in any of the EFIS without 30-50 hours of VFR flying experience to know there are no 'anomalies' that'll show up at the worst time. Chuck -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Maureen & Bob Christensen Subject: RV-List: IFR EFIS --> RV-List message posted by: "Maureen & Bob Christensen" I would like to hear from those flying IFR with Dynon, GMT or BMA EFIS. The good, the bad, and the ugly! I look like the way to go but how many have be tested in actual IFR conditions? What's you back-up? Thanks, Bob Christensen RV8 Builder - SE Iowa ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 09:01:29 AM PST US From: "Doug Rozendaal" Subject: Re: RV-List: IFR EFIS --> RV-List message posted by: "Doug Rozendaal" I now have 300 hours on a Dynon D-10. I fly lots of IFR. My unit has been back to the factory twice. I believe those problems may have been caused by the lack of a snubber diode on my starter relay and I have resolved that. I have done all the software upgrades including the 1.10, I have not updated to 1.12 yet. I have been cautious about recommending the D-10 to others as a primary IFR instrument, but I have used it myself. I have a limited amount of experience with ver. 1.10, but so far it seems to address all of the concerns I had about the previous versions. If it continues to work as it has, I think I be comfortable recommending it for IFR. The brightness, form factor, and all the other aspects of the D-10 are excellent, and if the new software has truly fixed the glitches, Then the Dynon is a Great solution. Even though I removed my horizon, I have stopped short of ripping the vacuum system out of my airplane, but with the 1.10, I am very close to doing that. My back up is a Nav-aid auto pilot/ Turn coordinator. I would not recommend much IFR in an RV without an autopilot. If the Dynon quit, I would turn on the autopilot and fly the airplane with the GPS or the turn knob. Tailwinds Doug Rozendaal RV-4 Flyer NC Iowa The price is really a bargain for all you get with the D-10 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Maureen & Bob Christensen" Subject: RV-List: IFR EFIS > --> RV-List message posted by: "Maureen & Bob Christensen" > > > I would like to hear from those flying IFR with Dynon, GMT or BMA EFIS. > > The good, the bad, and the ugly! > > I look like the way to go but how many have be tested in actual IFR > conditions? > > What's you back-up? > > Thanks, > Bob Christensen > RV8 Builder - SE Iowa > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 09:35:07 AM PST US Subject: RE: RV-List: IFR EFIS From: "Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)" --> RV-List message posted by: "Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)" " It's hard to be enthused about hard IFR in any of the EFIS without 30-50 hours of VFR flying experience to know there are no 'anomalies' that'll show up at the worst time." Problem is, you often don't experience them until you spend some real time looking at the instrument. Which you don't tend to do unless you are flying actuals. My guess is that you might actually look at your efis one second out of 500 when you are VFR. With over 900 hours behind the Dynon, and enough IFR, some to minimums, you had better look often. Many very bad anomalies are very infrequent and do require LOTS of trial and error to reproduce. My anomalies are well documented here so no recanting from me. Mike Do not archive. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Jensen Subject: RE: RV-List: IFR EFIS --> RV-List message posted by: Chuck Jensen I have a dual Grand Rapids EFIS system. I've flown it IFR including a 15 minute trip (unplanned) through some wx that was reported to be level 2/3 TS. That wild ride was the kind that some people pay big money at amusement parks. The unit(s) were rock solid throughout as well as several hours to/from the wx. Nonetheless, I'm installing a Mid Continent AI with the internal backup battery. This gives me multiple levels of redundancy. Dual EFIS if one fails, TruTrak A/P if both EFIS fails, then AI backup (one hour) if all electrical is lost. It's hard to be enthused about hard IFR in any of the EFIS without 30-50 hours of VFR flying experience to know there are no 'anomalies' that'll show up at the worst time. Chuck -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Maureen & Bob Christensen Subject: RV-List: IFR EFIS --> RV-List message posted by: "Maureen & Bob Christensen" I would like to hear from those flying IFR with Dynon, GMT or BMA EFIS. The good, the bad, and the ugly! I look like the way to go but how many have be tested in actual IFR conditions? What's you back-up? Thanks, Bob Christensen RV8 Builder - SE Iowa ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 09:39:10 AM PST US From: "D Paul Deits" Subject: RV-List: Engine builder feedback --> RV-List message posted by: "D Paul Deits" Much has already been written about Mahlon at Mattituck and Bart at Aerosport- stellar comments. What can be said about Eagle Engines and American Propeller in Redding? You may respond off list if you wish, but would like very candid feedback. Thank you, Paul ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 12:45:28 PM PST US From: Charlie England Subject: RV-List: prop bushing diameter, 200hp? --> RV-List message posted by: Charlie England For someone who's flying an angle valve IO-360 with 1/2" diameter prop bolts: What outside diameter are your prop drive lugs (bushings) where they enter the prop hub? 5/8" like the 320's, or 3/4"? Thanks, Charlie ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 01:04:46 PM PST US From: "David Carter" Subject: Re: RV-List: Wannabe turned Gonnabe --> RV-List message posted by: "David Carter" Is the RV-8 pre-punched for faster assembly as much as the RV-7? The difference between build time for an RV-6 and an RV-7 is HUGE! (less for RV-7). I thought the RV-8 was same "limited" pre-punch as RV-6. If the -8 takes as long as the -6, I hope you are either young or have lots of time to devote to building. David ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: RV-List: Wannabe turned Gonnabe > --> RV-List message posted by: alan@reichertech.com > > > As a teenager, I was at Oshkosh with my father in the early 1970's when > this fellow, Richard VanGrunsven, introduced something called an RV-3. > > After watching the kitplane movement over the years, the development of > the RV series, getting my pilot license in 2000 after numerous delays, and > just moving into a new house with a big basement, I just put in an order > for an RV-8 tail kit. > > Gads! What have I done? :-) Here goes a 3+ year adventure! > > - Alan > > ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 01:34:14 PM PST US From: luckymacy@comcast.net (lucky) Subject: Re: RV-List: Wannabe turned Gonnabe --> RV-List message posted by: luckymacy@comcast.net (lucky) The 8's a tweener. Uses the same wing as the 7. Some parts of the empennage are identical. The fuse might not be as pre-punched but it's pre-punched enough to be relatively easy. It ain't no 6 or 4, that's for sure. I had the same thoughts way back when and glad I decided to go with the 8. -------------- Original message -------------- > --> RV-List message posted by: "David Carter" > > Is the RV-8 pre-punched for faster assembly as much as the RV-7? > > The difference between build time for an RV-6 and an RV-7 is HUGE! (less for > RV-7). I thought the RV-8 was same "limited" pre-punch as RV-6. If the -8 > takes as long as the -6, I hope you are either young or have lots of time to > devote to building. > > David > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: > Subject: RV-List: Wannabe turned Gonnabe > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: alan@reichertech.com > > > > > > As a teenager, I was at Oshkosh with my father in the early 1970's when > > this fellow, Richard VanGrunsven, introduced something called an RV-3. > > > > After watching the kitplane movement over the years, the development of > > the RV series, getting my pilot license in 2000 after numerous delays, and > > just moving into a new house with a big basement, I just put in an order > > for an RV-8 tail kit. > > > > Gads! What have I done? :-) Here goes a 3+ year adventure! > > > > - Alan > > > > > > > > > > The 8's a tweener. Uses the same wing as the 7. Some parts of the empennage are identical. The fuse might not be as pre-punched but it's pre-punched enough to be relatively easy. It ain't no 6 or 4, that's for sure. I had the same thoughts way back when and glad I decided togo with the 8. -------------- Original message -------------- -- RV-List message posted by: "David Carter" Is the RV-8 pre-punched for faster assembly as much as the RV-7? The difference between build time for an RV-6 and an RV-7 is HUGE! (less for RV-7). I thought the RV-8 was same "limited" pre-punch as RV-6. If the -8 takes as long as the -6, I hope you are either young or have lots of time to devote to building. David ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Subject: RV-List: Wannabe turned Gonnabe -- RV-List message posted by: alan@reichertech.com As a teenager, I was at Oshkosh with my father in the early 1970's whe n this fellow, Richard VanGrunsven, introduced something called an RV-3. After watching the kitplane movement over the years, the development of the RV series, getting my pilot license in 2000 after numerous delays, and just moving into a new house with a big basement, I just put in an order for an RV-8 tail kit. Gads! What have I done? :-) Here goes a 3+ year adventure! - Alan _- = List Related Information ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 01:34:14 PM PST US From: luckymacy@comcast.net (lucky) Subject: Re: RV-List: Wannabe turned Gonnabe --> RV-List message posted by: luckymacy@comcast.net (lucky) The 8's a tweener. Uses the same wing as the 7. Some parts of the empennage are identical. The fuse might not be as pre-punched but it's pre-punched enough to be relatively easy. It ain't no 6 or 4, that's for sure. I had the same thoughts way back when and glad I decided to go with the 8. -------------- Original message -------------- > --> RV-List message posted by: "David Carter" > > Is the RV-8 pre-punched for faster assembly as much as the RV-7? > > The difference between build time for an RV-6 and an RV-7 is HUGE! (less for > RV-7). I thought the RV-8 was same "limited" pre-punch as RV-6. If the -8 > takes as long as the -6, I hope you are either young or have lots of time to > devote to building. > > David > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: > Subject: RV-List: Wannabe turned Gonnabe > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: alan@reichertech.com > > > > > > As a teenager, I was at Oshkosh with my father in the early 1970's when > > this fellow, Richard VanGrunsven, introduced something called an RV-3. > > > > After watching the kitplane movement over the years, the development of > > the RV series, getting my pilot license in 2000 after numerous delays, and > > just moving into a new house with a big basement, I just put in an order > > for an RV-8 tail kit. > > > > Gads! What have I done? :-) Here goes a 3+ year adventure! > > > > - Alan > > > > > > > > > > The 8's a tweener. Uses the same wing as the 7. Some parts of the empennage are identical. The fuse might not be as pre-punched but it's pre-punched enough to be relatively easy. It ain't no 6 or 4, that's for sure. I had the same thoughts way back when and glad I decided togo with the 8. -------------- Original message -------------- -- RV-List message posted by: "David Carter" Is the RV-8 pre-punched for faster assembly as much as the RV-7? The difference between build time for an RV-6 and an RV-7 is HUGE! (less for RV-7). I thought the RV-8 was same "limited" pre-punch as RV-6. If the -8 takes as long as the -6, I hope you are either young or have lots of time to devote to building. David ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Subject: RV-List: Wannabe turned Gonnabe -- RV-List message posted by: alan@reichertech.com As a teenager, I was at Oshkosh with my father in the early 1970's whe n this fellow, Richard VanGrunsven, introduced something called an RV-3. After watching the kitplane movement over the years, the development of the RV series, getting my pilot license in 2000 after numerous delays, and just moving into a new house with a big basement, I just put in an order for an RV-8 tail kit. Gads! What have I done? :-) Here goes a 3+ year adventure! - Alan _- = List Related Information ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 01:47:34 PM PST US From: Fiveonepw@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: aileron travel --> RV-List message posted by: Fiveonepw@aol.com In a message dated 12/15/04 12:30:35 PM Central Standard Time, bilinski@kyocera-wireless.com writes: > I have max aileron travel set up and can feel this on both ailerons > equally. > >>>> While we're discussing this.... Mine are set to just slightly more travel than the minimum in the plans and the stick will "shake" very lightly when rolled over to max (L or R) as when doing an aileron roll. I assume this is the down aileron "stalling", but I am still not comfortable enough during the roll to look at it (even if I could see anything). Anyone know if this is what is really happening? If so, I'm wondering if making the travel greater would help much? From The PossumWorks in TN Mark -6A 135 hours, do not archive ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 01:50:17 PM PST US From: "jacklockamy" Subject: RV-List: Alternator mounting problem --> RV-List message posted by: "jacklockamy" Trying to install the ES Alternator 60A Kit from Van's on my Lycoming 0-320. It is an older case (conical mount) that does not have the 'boss mount' for the alternator bracket which was supplied with the kit. I am using the 'case mount' alternator bracket that came with engine. The pulley on the alternator and the flywheel are NOT lining up! The alternator pulley groove is approx. 3/16 to 1/4" AFT of the flywheel belt groove. Anybody got a suggestion how I can solve this problem. If a different alternator is required, I would prefer an internally regulated alt. with a minimum of 40 AMPS. Thanks in advance. Jack Lockamy Camarillo, CA ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 02:04:17 PM PST US From: Scott Bilinski Subject: Re: RV-List: aileron travel --> RV-List message posted by: Scott Bilinski From what I hear this is a classic RV trait. At 04:47 PM 12/17/2004 -0500, you wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: Fiveonepw@aol.com > >In a message dated 12/15/04 12:30:35 PM Central Standard Time, >bilinski@kyocera-wireless.com writes: > > > I have max aileron travel set up and can feel this on both ailerons > > equally. > > > >>>> >While we're discussing this.... > >Mine are set to just slightly more travel than the minimum in the plans and >the stick will "shake" very lightly when rolled over to max (L or R) as when >doing an aileron roll. I assume this is the down aileron "stalling", but >I am >still not comfortable enough during the roll to look at it (even if I >could see >anything). Anyone know if this is what is really happening? If so, I'm >wondering if making the travel greater would help much? > > >From The PossumWorks in TN >Mark -6A 135 hours, do not archive > > Scott Bilinski Eng dept 305 Phone (858) 657-2536 Pager (858) 502-5190 ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 02:20:36 PM PST US From: "Aviator" Subject: Re: RV-List: Alternator mounting problem --> RV-List message posted by: "Aviator" I have not seen too many posts from you since your posts on the type 4 VW engine conversion. How are you feeling now that you have had some time to recover? There is a new Yahoo Group for a VW powered plane that may amuse you http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CX4/ How is the RV coming along? Regards, George ----- Original Message ----- From: "jacklockamy" Subject: RV-List: Alternator mounting problem > --> RV-List message posted by: "jacklockamy" > > Trying to install the ES Alternator 60A Kit from Van's on my Lycoming 0-320. It is an older case (conical mount) that does not have the 'boss mount' for the alternator bracket which was supplied with the kit. I am using the 'case mount' alternator bracket that came with engine. The pulley on the alternator and the flywheel are NOT lining up! The alternator pulley groove is approx. 3/16 to 1/4" AFT of the flywheel belt groove. > > Anybody got a suggestion how I can solve this problem. If a different alternator is required, I would prefer an internally regulated alt. with a minimum of 40 AMPS. > > Thanks in advance. > > Jack Lockamy > Camarillo, CA > > ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 04:42:48 PM PST US From: Jerry Springer Subject: Re: RV-List: Wannabe turned Gonnabe --> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer Why discourage someone even if it is a slow build? My old fashioned drill every hole RV-6 only took me twenty months from first hole to flying. Half of that time was waiting for parts as the RV-6 kit was not even completely finished when I started mine. I am now getting close to 16 years of flying my old drill every hole buck every rivet RV. Jerry(can't believe it has been that long) Springer David Carter wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "David Carter" > >Is the RV-8 pre-punched for faster assembly as much as the RV-7? > >The difference between build time for an RV-6 and an RV-7 is HUGE! (less for >RV-7). I thought the RV-8 was same "limited" pre-punch as RV-6. If the -8 >takes as long as the -6, I hope you are either young or have lots of time to >devote to building. > >David > >----- Original Message ----- >From: >To: >Subject: RV-List: Wannabe turned Gonnabe > > > > >>--> RV-List message posted by: alan@reichertech.com >> >> >>As a teenager, I was at Oshkosh with my father in the early 1970's when >>this fellow, Richard VanGrunsven, introduced something called an RV-3. >> >>After watching the kitplane movement over the years, the development of >>the RV series, getting my pilot license in 2000 after numerous delays, and >>just moving into a new house with a big basement, I just put in an order >>for an RV-8 tail kit. >> >>Gads! What have I done? :-) Here goes a 3+ year adventure! >> >>- Alan >> >> >> >> > > > > ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 04:59:01 PM PST US From: "Alex Peterson" Subject: RE: RV-List: Alternator mounting problem --> RV-List message posted by: "Alex Peterson" > Trying to install the ES Alternator 60A Kit from Van's on my > Lycoming 0-320. It is an older case (conical mount) that > does not have the 'boss mount' for the alternator bracket > which was supplied with the kit. I am using the 'case mount' > alternator bracket that came with engine. The pulley on the > alternator and the flywheel are NOT lining up! The > alternator pulley groove is approx. 3/16 to 1/4" AFT of the > flywheel belt groove. > > Anybody got a suggestion how I can solve this problem. If a > different alternator is required, I would prefer an > internally regulated alt. with a minimum of 40 AMPS. > > Thanks in advance. > > Jack Lockamy Jack and others, I'd be interested in knowing what you expect to power that requires a 60 amp alternator. I have a lot of stuff in my plane, and with everything running, I see about 40 amps (430, 327, 340, Century A/P, pitot heat, all the lights, Lasar, boost pump, etc.). I suppose when I transmit on the radio the draw might go over 40, but that is transient, and the battery can cover. Additionally, pitot heat and landing lights generally won't be on simultaneously, two relative power hogs. Alex Peterson RV6-A 561 hours Maple Grove, MN http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alexpeterson/ ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 05:17:54 PM PST US From: "Cory Emberson" Subject: RV-List: Santa Maria (CA) Fly-in Weekend (April 22-24 2005) - SMXgig --> RV-List message posted by: "Cory Emberson" Hello everyone! With Matt Dralle's blessing (thank you, Matt!), I'm pleased to post this announcement for a terrific aviation fly-in weekend. SMXgig (in Santa Maria, CA) has become the year's largest face-to-face get-together of electronically networked aviators. We hope you'll plan to attend because we expect this year's gig to be the best ever. People come from all over the country (and sometimes overseas) to attend, and most of the sessions qualify for FAA Wings cards. The dates are April 22-24, 2005 (Friday-Sunday). It's a lot of fun, and a great chance for pilots from all over to mingle and share aviation stories, ideas, etc. I have had quite a few inquiries about SMXgig, especially from several groups, so I anticipate that it's going to fill up this year. The sessions are still being developed, but I will post an update when we have the roster of speakers and their sessions. The announcement below contains most of the crucial information, and you can get the rest from the website (www.smxgig.org). If you have any questions at all, just let me know, and thanks! ~Cory Emberson KHWD cory@smxgig.org >>>NOTICE TO AIRMEN<<< The Seventeenth Annual SMXgig April 22-24, 2005 PRE-REGISTRATION SMXgig 2005 will be held from April 22-24, 2005, at the Santa Maria, CA, Radisson, right on the airport ramp. Because of the anticipated demand, we'll start registration soon, and are now taking pre-registration reservations with a small ($50 per person) deposit. The deposit may be paid by check, PayPal, and all major credit cards. Of course, if the unexpected occurs and you're not able to make SMXgig after all (sniff!), your deposit will be fully refundable within the refund window (usually about two weeks before the gig). Your pre-registration and deposit will guarantee your SMXgig reservation. As soon as I have the rest of the program finalized, we'll start the regular registration process. If you believe you can make it, please reserve your spot with this pre-registration form. First come, first served! The hotel is otherwise sold out during that weekend, so it will be nice to know you've got a place in line. You do *not* need to register with the hotel - just give me your preferences, and I will take care of the reservations. SUPERSONIC SURVIVOR Hanging in the straps of his parachute and feeling the cold night air on his face, Brian Udell felt as if a freight train had collided with his body. As he struggled to inflate his life preserver before plunging into the icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean, he realized it had shredded with the force of the supersonic windblast. With his teeth and one functioning arm, Brian feverishly retrieved a one-man life raft that hung from a fifteen-foot lanyard off his right hip only seconds before entering the water. After popping back to the surface like a bobber on a fishing line, the salt water made him painfully aware of the open wounds, cuts, and scrapes that were strewn over his broken body. The thought of blood pouring into the water inviting sharks for a late night meal motivated him to attempt to get into the partially inflated raft. As he kicked his legs, Brian's lower limbs felt as though only a thread attached them. Exhausted and unable to enter the raft, thoughts of death quickly consumed his mind. Knowing he would be unable to survive the night under the extreme conditions, Brian began to pray. The next several hours of survival and the many months of excruciating rehabilitation deliver an almost unbelievable story. Brian holds the record for surviving the highest speed ejection from a U.S. Fighter Aircraft at nearly 800 MPH. He survived four grueling hours 65 miles off the Atlantic Coast in 60-degree water, 5-foot seas, and 15 MPH winds at night. Brian's determination, perseverance, faith, and sheer will to survive is unparalleled. His story of survival, recovery, and return to the Strike Eagle is an inspiration to everyone. Brian is a very accomplished aviator. He began flying at age nine and took his first cross-country flight at age ten. Since that time he has accumulated over 4000 hours in a variety of both civil and military aircraft. He was one of only sixty candidates across the United States selected to attend the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program. Brian graduated number one in his class and was awarded the Air Training Command - Commanders Cup Trophy. Brian was one of the first Lieutenants selected to fly the F-15E Strike Eagle. He graduated from Strike Eagle training and received the top academic award. Brian went on to his operational unit where he became an Instructor, Mission Commander, and Air to Ground Top Gun winner. He has flown over 100 combat missions in Southwest Asia and logged nearly 2000 hours in the Strike Eagle. Brian received four Air Medals and three Aerial Achievement Medal for combat missions over the skies of Iraq. Brian's military career spanned ten years. He left the Air Force in 1999 and he is currently a pilot with Southwest Airlines. "Brian Udell kept us spellbound for 45 minutes. You could hear a pin drop, except when he made everyone laugh. The story of his four-hour ordeal was gripping and moving. He certainly won the audience." T. Karr, President Carolina Aero Club Just as in previous years, there will be one flat all-encompassing "gig" fee that covers all events that involve significant out-of-pocket costs for the organizers. The fee will be determined with the events is finalized (it should be about $170), and will cover: - Friday afternoon welcome party - Friday evening dinner banquet, featuring Capt. Brian Udell, Supersonic Survivor - Saturday and Sunday tech sessions - Saturday SMX-style BBQ lunch - Saturday evening events (to be announced) - Saturday evening movie extravaganza - Meeting rooms and coffee service at the Santa Maria Radisson - BFUB transportation to (and from) the Saturday evening event Lodging at the SMX Radisson will cost $89.00/night for either a single or double room, which is far below the regular hotel room rate. Be sure you check in as a SMXgig attendee and get the special rate. We have our definitive preference listed with the hotel for rampside rooms - early registration can only help, but of course, the rampside rooms are subject to availability depending on how many existing guests are in those rooms. >>>SMXgig 2005<<< April 22-24, 2005 ELECTRONIC PRE-REGISTRATION FORM When you send your pre-registration, receipt of your deposit will be noted, and your registration updated when the full registration process begins. The credit card information for your hotel reservation will be requested at that time. Please fill in as completely as possible and send to Cory Emberson via: 1. Email at registration@smxgig.org . 2. Fax at: 510.782.0415 3. Regular mail to: Cory Emberson - SMXgig 20511 Skywest Drive Hayward, CA 94541 If youre making your deposit by credit card, and dont feel comfortable emailing that information, please feel free to call me at 510.783.4410. If you get my voicemail, I will return your call. Otherwise, both regular mail or fax are safe. GENERAL INFORMATION Your name: _____________________________ Your email address: ____________________ Your daytime phone: (___) ___-____ Your evening phone: (___) ___-____ This form is: _ an original pre-registration _ an amended pre-registration _ a cancellation How confident are you of attending?: __ almost certain __ probably __ maybe Anticipated arrival date and time: ________ at about ____ Departure date and time: ________ at about ____ How are you getting to SMX?: __ Own plane, type __ N#_____ __ Hitching with_____________ __ Airline flight into_____ Number of attendees in your group: __ Names of others in your group:______________________________ HOTEL RESERVATION INFO Number of rooms: __ Number of persons: __ Special requests: __ King bed __ Queen/Queen bed __ Double/Double bed __ Smoking __ Non-smoking __ Other:____________________ Sharing room with:_____________________________ CREDIT CARD INFO: Card #__________________________ exp.______ PayPal address: bootless@earthlink.net ANTICIPATED EVENT ATTENDANCE Number of people in my party who I expect to attend the following events: Friday afternoon welcome party ___ Friday evening dinner banquet: __ Saturday morning technical sessions: __ Saturday lunch barbecue: __ Saturday evening event (TBD): __ Sunday morning technical sessions: __ We look forward to seeing you there! ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 07:09:05 PM PST US From: "Maureen & Bob Christensen" Subject: RV-List: TruTrak ADI --> RV-List message posted by: "Maureen & Bob Christensen" I ran accross this tonight while looking for DigiTrak prices. http://www.rvtraining.com/html/new_products.html Pretty interesting! Bob ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 07:52:27 PM PST US From: Hopperdhh@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: prop bushing diameter, 200hp? --> RV-List message posted by: Hopperdhh@aol.com In a message dated 12/17/04 3:46:35 PM US Eastern Standard Time, ceengland@bellsouth.net writes: > > For someone who's flying an angle valve IO-360 with 1/2" diameter prop > bolts: > > What outside diameter are your prop drive lugs (bushings) where they > enter the prop hub? 5/8" like the 320's, or 3/4"? > > Thanks, > > Charlie > > Charlie, They are 3/4". On my engine only 4 of the 6 bushings extend into the prop. This is the "K" flange. Dan Hopper RV-7A 200 HP IO-360-C1E6 (with -A1A sump) ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 07:59:09 PM PST US From: Hopperdhh@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: Alternator mounting problem --> RV-List message posted by: Hopperdhh@aol.com Alex, Its not that you really need 60 amperes. Its just that the 35 amp alternator is junk IMHO. The fan has been deleted from the 35 amp alternator making it able to destroy itself if, say, you let the battery get discharged and then fly the plane. I have had no trouble with the 60 amp from Vans. I prefer that alternator with its "safety factor." Flail away! Dan Hopper RV-7A Flying since July In a message dated 12/17/04 8:00:24 PM US Eastern Standard Time, alexpeterson@earthlink.net writes: > Jack and others, > > I'd be interested in knowing what you expect to power that requires a 60 amp > alternator. I have a lot of stuff in my plane, and with everything running, > I see about 40 amps (430, 327, 340, Century A/P, pitot heat, all the lights, > Lasar, boost pump, etc.). I suppose when I transmit on the radio the draw > might go over 40, but that is transient, and the battery can cover. > Additionally, pitot heat and landing lights generally won't be on > simultaneously, two relative power hogs. > > Alex Peterson > RV6-A 561 hours > Maple Grove, MN > ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 10:03:33 PM PST US From: "Phil" Subject: RE: RV-List: Alternator mounting problem --> RV-List message posted by: "Phil" You,re that conserned about having the perfect alternator yet you're installing an old conical mount engine? :) do not archive --> RV-List message posted by: Hopperdhh@aol.com Alex, Its not that you really need 60 amperes. Its just that the 35 amp alternator is junk IMHO. The fan has been deleted from the 35 amp alternator making it able to destroy itself if, say, you let the battery get discharged and then fly the plane. I have had no trouble with the 60 amp from Vans. I prefer that alternator with its "safety factor." Flail away! Dan Hopper RV-7A Flying since July In a message dated 12/17/04 8:00:24 PM US Eastern Standard Time, alexpeterson@earthlink.net writes: > Jack and others, > > I'd be interested in knowing what you expect to power that requires a 60 amp > alternator. I have a lot of stuff in my plane, and with everything running, > I see about 40 amps (430, 327, 340, Century A/P, pitot heat, all the lights, > Lasar, boost pump, etc.). I suppose when I transmit on the radio the draw > might go over 40, but that is transient, and the battery can cover. > Additionally, pitot heat and landing lights generally won't be on > simultaneously, two relative power hogs. > > Alex Peterson > RV6-A 561 hours > Maple Grove, MN >