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1. 04:19 AM - Re: Should I or shouldn't I (Charles Heathco)
2. 04:28 AM - Re: Should I or shouldn't I (Charles Heathco)
3. 04:31 AM - Re: Should I or shouldn't I (Jerry Springer)
4. 06:05 AM - Re: Should I or shouldn't I (Alex Peterson)
5. 07:06 AM - Engine Problems (Donald Nowakowski)
6. 07:24 AM - Re: Should I or shouldn't I (Denis Walsh)
7. 09:01 AM - Static System Connections (Jack)
8. 12:35 PM - Pitot tube & mount (sjhdcl@kingston.net)
9. 12:36 PM - GPS phone (Evan and Megan Johnson)
10. 12:36 PM - Pitot Tube & Mount Part 2 (sjhdcl@kingston.net)
11. 03:27 PM - Ique 3600a ? (Jim Jewell)
12. 06:18 PM - Tips for riveting LE ribs #13 and 14 to wing spar? (John Lawson)
13. 06:59 PM - Re: GPS phone (Ron Lee)
14. 07:08 PM - Re: Tips for riveting LE ribs #13 and 14 to wing spar? ()
15. 07:10 PM - Re: Engine problems. (Albert Gardner)
16. 07:16 PM - Re: Engine problems. (RobHickman@aol.com)
17. 07:21 PM - Re: RVs in Kamloops / Kelowna?? (Kevin Williams)
18. 07:25 PM - Re: Static System Connections (David Carter)
19. 07:50 PM - Re: [AtlRVers] Kx 125 repair guy needed (Michael D Crowe)
20. 08:04 PM - Re: GPS phone (Roger Embree)
21. 08:13 PM - Re: Tips for riveting LE ribs #13 and 14 to wing spar? (LarryRobertHelming)
22. 10:20 PM - Re: Should I or shouldn't I (Stein Bruch)
23. 10:31 PM - Re: Engine problems. (Skylor Piper)
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| Subject: | Re: Should I or shouldn't I |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Charles Heathco" <cheathco@comcast.net>
My 6a has no fishtail tendencys, in fact I can kick the rudder, and it will return
to stable flight in about 2 or 3 osilations. If you want to do acro, I think
the taller tail would be a hinderance, charlie heathco
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| Subject: | Re: Should I or shouldn't I |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Charles Heathco" <cheathco@comcast.net>
Man! I thought I was pushing it with 80d gusts to 30K. You a hell of a pilot Gary!
charlie heathco
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| Subject: | Re: Should I or shouldn't I |
--> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer <jsflyrv@comcast.net>
Charles Heathco wrote:
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Charles Heathco" <cheathco@comcast.net>
>
>My 6a has no fishtail tendencys, in fact I can kick the rudder, and it will return
to stable flight in about 2 or 3 osilations. If you want to do acro, I think
the taller tail would be a hinderance, charlie heathco
>
>
Base on what? From experience it is not a hindrance at all. Also I don't
believe your 6A has no fishtail tendencies because they all do it
so why should yours be any different? It is a characteristic of the
design in turbulence. Anyone that says it is not
an improvement has not flown both stab. and rudders on a -6 as I have.
Jerry
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| Subject: | Should I or shouldn't I |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Alex Peterson" <alexpeterson@earthlink.net>
> In a message dated 4/12/2005 1:43:46 A.M. Pacific Daylight
> Time, jorear@new.rr.com writes:
>
> This question is directed more toward my 6/6A brethren who
> are flying their creations.
>
> If you were in my shoes, where I am just about to take my 6A to the
> airport,
> would you replace the vertical stab and rudder with a 7/7A
> version prior to getting everything completed? Those of you
> that are flying the 6/6A, do
> you
> ever wish you had more rudder authority? Is the tendency to
> fishtail that apparent with the 6/6A vertical stab and rudder?
I have consistently noticed with my 6A, when landing in crosswinds, that the
amount of rudder needed diminishes significantly during the last couple feet
of altitude prior to touchdown. Apparently, the low profile of these planes
allows much of the plane, wings particularly, to be in much lower velocity
air close to the ground. This was not the case with spam cans that I had
previously flown. I've landed in direct crosswinds up to 22g28 winds as
reported by AWOS. At 10 feet, I might have had 3/4 rudder applied, but at
touchdown, maybe 1/2. The only complaint I have about the rudder in my 6A
is that the pedal forces are quite high - maybe the "counterweighted" 7
rudder is better in this regard, I don't know.
As to yaw in the air, that seems to be a stronger function of CG than VS.
Additionally, I have noticed that when the autopilot is flying, it corrects
a turbulence induced wing drop fast enough where adverse yaw is almost
eliminated. When hand flying, this is not the case. It could also be that
yaw stability is affected by taildragger/trike differences, as the wheel and
gear fairings have significant areas.
I have not flown much in a 7A, so I don't have direct comparison. However,
if I were building another 6 kit, I would not bother with modifying the VS.
Alex Peterson
RV6-A 609 hours
Maple Grove, MN
http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alexpeterson/
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11, 2005) at 04/15/2005 10:05:20,
Serialize complete at 04/15/2005 10:05:20
--> RV-List message posted by: Donald Nowakowski <nowakod@us.ibm.com>
Folks, I can't thank you enough for all of your ideas. The folks who have
had the same problem as me with the same ignition system/spark plug
combination have steered me in the right direction. I took out the
Autolite 386 spark plug in #4 and the ceramic was in bad shape. I have
ordered the REM37BY's and the new wiring harness from Electroair. I think
I had a glowing plug as Fred S. described. Hopefully this is the fix. If
not, I'll be back here asking for more ideas. Thanks again to all. This
list is a great resource.....don
Don Nowakowski , Equipment Engineering Tech
Telephone (802)288-3359,
"More than anything else the sensation
is one of perfect peace mingled with
an excitement that strains every nerve
to the utmost, if you can conceive of such
a combination."
-- Wilbur
Wright
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| Subject: | Re: Should I or shouldn't I |
--> RV-List message posted by: Denis Walsh <denis.walsh@comcast.net>
I have a couple thousand landings on my 6A, and love to go out and
practice crosswinds frequently. My experience is exactly as Alex, and
would recommend the same.
Walsh
On Apr 15, 2005, at 7:00 AM, Alex Peterson wrote:
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Alex Peterson"
> <alexpeterson@earthlink.net>
>
>
>> In a message dated 4/12/2005 1:43:46 A.M. Pacific Daylight
>> Time, jorear@new.rr.com writes:
>>
>> This question is directed more toward my 6/6A brethren who
>> are flying their creations.
>>
>> If you were in my shoes, where I am just about to take my 6A to the
>> airport,
>> would you replace the vertical stab and rudder with a 7/7A
>> version prior to getting everything completed? Those of you
>> that are flying the 6/6A, do
>> you
>> ever wish you had more rudder authority? Is the tendency to
>> fishtail that apparent with the 6/6A vertical stab and rudder?
>
> I have consistently noticed with my 6A, when landing in crosswinds,
> that the
> amount of rudder needed diminishes significantly during the last
> couple feet
> of altitude prior to touchdown. Apparently, the low profile of these
> planes
> allows much of the plane, wings particularly, to be in much lower
> velocity
> air close to the ground. This was not the case with spam cans that I
> had
> previously flown. I've landed in direct crosswinds up to 22g28 winds
> as
> reported by AWOS. At 10 feet, I might have had 3/4 rudder applied,
> but at
> touchdown, maybe 1/2. The only complaint I have about the rudder in
> my 6A
> is that the pedal forces are quite high - maybe the "counterweighted" 7
> rudder is better in this regard, I don't know.
>
> As to yaw in the air, that seems to be a stronger function of CG than
> VS.
> Additionally, I have noticed that when the autopilot is flying, it
> corrects
> a turbulence induced wing drop fast enough where adverse yaw is almost
> eliminated. When hand flying, this is not the case. It could also be
> that
> yaw stability is affected by taildragger/trike differences, as the
> wheel and
> gear fairings have significant areas.
>
> I have not flown much in a 7A, so I don't have direct comparison.
> However,
> if I were building another 6 kit, I would not bother with modifying
> the VS.
>
> Alex Peterson
> RV6-A 609 hours
> Maple Grove, MN
>
> http://www.home.earthlink.net/~alexpeterson/
>
>
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| Subject: | Static System Connections |
--> RV-List message posted by: Jack <jgh2@charter.net>
Is there an easy way to insert the recommended 3/16" plastic tube
fittings into the 1/4" OD plastic static lines. Hot water helps but
its still very difficult to get the tubing on all the way.
Jack H.
6A - finishing kit
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| Subject: | Pitot tube & mount |
--> RV-List message posted by: sjhdcl@kingston.net
I have a heated pitot tube from aircraft spruce:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/homepitot.php
I also have the mount the aircraft spruce sells:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/gretzbrackets.php
I have found that the mount and the pitot tube are not compatible even
though it describes it on webpage and in the catalog as being the correct
mount to order.
For guys using this heated pitot tube, which mount did you use?
ACS solution is to return the items. Anybody have an actual solution?
Steve
RV7A
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Evan and Megan Johnson" <evmeg@snowcrest.net>
My 4 year old daughter just threw my cell phone in the fish pond so I'm shopping
for a new one. My question is do any of you guys have a cell phone with built
in GPS and if so is it useful in the airplane? I know that a lot of phones have
GPS chips for locating you in emergency, but I want one that will give coordinates.
A quick search on the web showed something similar on Nextel but I have
a regular Verizon phone. Just curious...
Thanks in advance
Evan Johnson
www.evansaviationproducts.com
(530)247-0375
(530)351-1776 cell
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| Subject: | Pitot Tube & Mount Part 2 |
--> RV-List message posted by: sjhdcl@kingston.net
Here is a website showing the fit of the pitot tube and mount:
http://www.members.kingston.net/sjhdcl/Pitot%20Tube.htm
Steve
RV7A
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Jim Jewell" <jjewell@telus.net>
A friend sent the following to Garmin
Inquiry:
> I am considering the iQue 3600a to put in my homebuilt and was wondering
> if
> the unit has the ability to drive my autopilot through some sort of
> link?Or to
> put it another way is there provisions for a signal out?
Garmin's answer indicated that the iQue 3600a is the one portable GPS that
does not output the NMEA 0183 sentences needed by some devices to drive an
autopilot.
The response also indicated that a work around has been found by "some
people".
If this is in fact true? can "some of you" describe the fixes and how you
feel about the efficacy of the outcome?
Jim in Kelowna
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| Subject: | Tips for riveting LE ribs #13 and 14 to wing spar? |
--> RV-List message posted by: John Lawson <rv6builder48138@yahoo.com>
I am having the devil's own time trying to figure out
how to pound the AN470-4 rivets that attach leading
edge ribs #13 and 14 (the two outermost) to the wing
main spar. There's little room to get the rivet gun
into the leading edge space and it's awkward as hell
trying to hold the rivet gun while also holding the
bucking bar. I even tried installing the rivets with
the manufactured head facing aft, instead of forward,
and botched them. Any suggestions as to how I can do
them on my own, or are these such that I really need
another set of hands? And...I've drilled out and
replaced (and botched again) at least two rivets to
the point where the holes are probably too large for
AN470-4 rivets...sigh. And it occurred to me...are
there any pop rivets that would work as substitutes?
This is what I get for having to lay off building for
almost three years. Ugh.
Semper Fi
John (RV-6 - left wing - destroying the world's supply
of AN470-4 rivets one at a time)
__________________________________
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide
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--> RV-List message posted by: Ron Lee <ronlee@pcisys.net>
Current location 97.467 degrees west, 34.05 degrees north. Now go to
Meadow lake airport.
probably can't. Get an aviation GPS unit or Etrex driving a PDA or similar of
you want to use GPS for navigation.
Ron Lee
At 01:47 PM 4/15/2005, you wrote:
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Evan and Megan Johnson" <evmeg@snowcrest.net>
>
>My 4 year old daughter just threw my cell phone in the fish pond so I'm
>shopping for a new one. My question is do any of you guys have a cell
>phone with built in GPS and if so is it useful in the airplane? I know
>that a lot of phones have GPS chips for locating you in emergency, but I
>want one that will give coordinates. A quick search on the web showed
>something similar on Nextel but I have a regular Verizon phone. Just curious...
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| Subject: | Re: Tips for riveting LE ribs #13 and 14 to wing spar? |
--> RV-List message posted by: <groves@epix.net>
Hi John,
You can you LP4-3 pop rivets.
Best of luck
Kirk RV-8 starting QB fuse
>
> From: John Lawson <rv6builder48138@yahoo.com>
> Date: 2005/04/15 Fri PM 09:16:47 EDT
> To: rv-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RV-List: Tips for riveting LE ribs #13 and 14 to wing spar?
>
> --> RV-List message posted by: John Lawson <rv6builder48138@yahoo.com>
>
> I am having the devil's own time trying to figure out
> how to pound the AN470-4 rivets that attach leading
> edge ribs #13 and 14 (the two outermost) to the wing
> main spar. There's little room to get the rivet gun
> into the leading edge space and it's awkward as hell
> trying to hold the rivet gun while also holding the
> bucking bar. I even tried installing the rivets with
> the manufactured head facing aft, instead of forward,
> and botched them. Any suggestions as to how I can do
> them on my own, or are these such that I really need
> another set of hands? And...I've drilled out and
> replaced (and botched again) at least two rivets to
> the point where the holes are probably too large for
> AN470-4 rivets...sigh. And it occurred to me...are
> there any pop rivets that would work as substitutes?
>
> This is what I get for having to lay off building for
> almost three years. Ugh.
>
> Semper Fi
> John (RV-6 - left wing - destroying the world's supply
> of AN470-4 rivets one at a time)
>
>
>
> __________________________________
> http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Engine problems. |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Albert Gardner" <ibspud@adelphia.net>
Engine Lyc O-320-A1A 150hp, Bendix mags.
Symptoms: Started running rough on right mag, EGT's normal except #1 was
elevated approx 200 degs. in cruise, CHT about 20 deg. lower than normal.
Solution: Found #1L plug was shorted with small balls of material stuck-one
in each gap. When tested, at first plug did not fire but soon started firing
even though mater was still in gap. After cleaning, engine runs normally,
both EGT and CHT as before.
After reading all the posts recently about engine problems I don't
understand why the EGT was elevated with plug fouled. I would have thought
the unburned fuel would have cooled the exhaust and lowered EGT.
Albert Gardner
RV-9A 872RV
Yuma, AZ
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| Subject: | Re: Engine problems. |
--> RV-List message posted by: RobHickman@aol.com
It is because the fuel burns as it goes into the exhaust pipe where the EGT
probe is.
Rob Hickman
N401RH RV-4
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| Subject: | Re: RVs in Kamloops / Kelowna?? |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Kevin Williams" <kevinsky18@hotmail.com>
I'm down from Yellowknife for the weekend and will be in and around Kamloops
and Kelowna area this weekend. As I haven't purchased my kit yet I'd love
to get a glimps of one under construction or see a flying one. A ride would
be great too and I'd be more than willing cover the cost of gas etc.
If you have a RV in the construction phase and or flying stage and have
sometime to spare this weekend post an note on when and where would be best
to contact you.
Kevin
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| Subject: | Re: Static System Connections |
--> RV-List message posted by: "David Carter" <dcarter@datarecall.net>
This Van's "method" has to be the most ignorant thing about the entire kit -
totally unacceptable to do it their way. I went to a local "fittings" shop
(brass & plastic) and bought standard, cheap Ts with the screw on caps that
you just stick the tubing into and then tighten the caps. Totally
professional, totally secure, totally better than forcing the one size
tubing onto the smaller (but not small enough) tubing and then having the
ends split by a week later. They claim "they never heard of that one
before". Yeah, sure, I'm the ONLY ONE who had the tubing split.
David
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack" <jgh2@charter.net>
Subject: RV-List: Static System Connections
> --> RV-List message posted by: Jack <jgh2@charter.net>
>
> Is there an easy way to insert the recommended 3/16" plastic tube
> fittings into the 1/4" OD plastic static lines. Hot water helps but
> its still very difficult to get the tubing on all the way.
>
> Jack H.
> 6A - finishing kit
>
>
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| Subject: | RE: [AtlRVers] Kx 125 repair guy needed |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Michael D Crowe" <rv8a@bellsouth.net>
Charlie,
You are looking for George Mock I believe his company name is Atlanta
Avionics. 770-504-0011
Mike Crowe
_____
From: AtlRVers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AtlRVers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of Charles Heathco
Subject: [AtlRVers] Kx 125 repair guy needed
My radio nav side has had a problem for a while, when I turn up the vol on
nav to listen for Vor ID I get white noise which overrides comm side as
well. I spoke to a radio guy about another problem, think his name is George
something.. believe he is in Seven Lakes airpark. would like to get ahold of
him, but lost all contact info. Anybody know him & how to get ahold of him?
Any other recomendations for raidio repair guy in Atl area? charlie heathco
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--> RV-List message posted by: Roger Embree <rembree@sympatico.ca>
A while ago I asked if anyone had tried the Garmin NavTalk Pilot but
there were no responses. I think it was discontinued but there might be
a replacement model.
Roger Embree
C-GIRH
Evan and Megan Johnson wrote:
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Evan and Megan Johnson" <evmeg@snowcrest.net>
>
>My 4 year old daughter just threw my cell phone in the fish pond so I'm shopping
for a new one. My question is do any of you guys have a cell phone with built
in GPS and if so is it useful in the airplane? I know that a lot of phones
have GPS chips for locating you in emergency, but I want one that will give coordinates.
A quick search on the web showed something similar on Nextel but I
have a regular Verizon phone. Just curious...
>Thanks in advance
>Evan Johnson
>www.evansaviationproducts.com
>(530)247-0375
>(530)351-1776 cell
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Tips for riveting LE ribs #13 and 14 to wing spar? |
--> RV-List message posted by: "LarryRobertHelming" <lhelming@sigecom.net>
The key to bucking rivets by yourself is to clamp the piece down to a table
or something to hold it steady. Better to have a helper but if doing it
yourself, it must be held somehow. If you can get the bucking bar on it and
somehow manage it so it does not vibrate off the rivet, you can do a very
good job of buck riveting by yourself. You can use pop rivets but if you
can do the job without damaging it up, better to use the solid ones.
Friends are like angels who lift us to our feet
when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly....unknown
Indiana Larry, RV7 Tip Up
----- Original Message -----
From: <groves@epix.net>
Subject: Re: RV-List: Tips for riveting LE ribs #13 and 14 to wing spar?
> --> RV-List message posted by: <groves@epix.net>
>
> Hi John,
> You can you LP4-3 pop rivets.
> Best of luck
> Kirk RV-8 starting QB fuse
>>
>> From: John Lawson <rv6builder48138@yahoo.com>
>> Date: 2005/04/15 Fri PM 09:16:47 EDT
>> To: rv-list@matronics.com
>> Subject: RV-List: Tips for riveting LE ribs #13 and 14 to wing spar?
>>
>> --> RV-List message posted by: John Lawson <rv6builder48138@yahoo.com>
>>
>> I am having the devil's own time trying to figure out
>> how to pound the AN470-4 rivets that attach leading
>> edge ribs #13 and 14 (the two outermost) to the wing
>> main spar. There's little room to get the rivet gun
>> into the leading edge space and it's awkward as hell
>> trying to hold the rivet gun while also holding the
>> bucking bar. I even tried installing the rivets with
>> the manufactured head facing aft, instead of forward,
>> and botched them. Any suggestions as to how I can do
>> them on my own, or are these such that I really need
>> another set of hands? And...I've drilled out and
>> replaced (and botched again) at least two rivets to
>> the point where the holes are probably too large for
>> AN470-4 rivets...sigh. And it occurred to me...are
>> there any pop rivets that would work as substitutes?
>>
>> This is what I get for having to lay off building for
>> almost three years. Ugh.
>>
>> Semper Fi
>> John (RV-6 - left wing - destroying the world's supply
>> of AN470-4 rivets one at a time)
>>
>>
>>
>> __________________________________
>> http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Should I or shouldn't I |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Stein Bruch" <stein@steinair.com>
Ditto that comment.....you probably don't notice the wagging of your -6 if
you've flown it very long, or directly compared it with the large tail ones,
but take up a newbie for his 1st RV ride and I guarantee you he/she will
notice it.
Also, keep in mind when commenting here, that there are/were at least 2
different RV6 tails.
The 1st one was the "old" REALLY short tail, the newer "taller tail" (aka
RV8 tail), and then some of us that have the HUGE RV7/9 tail afterfit.
I have one of each at the moment, and the difference between the two is
quite noticeable, especially in X-Winds. There is no way I could
consistently land my old short tailed -6 taildragger in 25-28kt direct
XWinds, even though I know some of the -6A drivers have done it. I had a
scraped up wingtip bottom as a reminder after a particularly strong & gusty
XWind landing/arrival in the plains of South Dakota one time 2 yrs ago.
Don't want to repeat that if I have a choice, certainly not with my "little
ruddered" plane.
I just posted some pics of my RV6's with the two tails parked "back to back"
taken this winter. You can see them at: http://www.steinair.com/tails.htm
At first glance you might not notice the huge difference, but look closely
and you'll see how much larger the white one is over the black one.
Just my 2 cents as usual!
Cheers,
Stein
RV6-N664SB - old "Short Tail"
RV6-N64YU-new "RV7/9 Tail"
do not archive
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Jerry Springer
Subject: Re: RV-List: Should I or shouldn't I
--> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer <jsflyrv@comcast.net>
Charles Heathco wrote:
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Charles Heathco" <cheathco@comcast.net>
>
>My 6a has no fishtail tendencys, in fact I can kick the rudder, and it will
return to stable flight in about 2 or 3 osilations. If you want to do acro,
I think the taller tail would be a hinderance, charlie heathco
>
>
Base on what? From experience it is not a hindrance at all. Also I don't
believe your 6A has no fishtail tendencies because they all do it
so why should yours be any different? It is a characteristic of the
design in turbulence. Anyone that says it is not
an improvement has not flown both stab. and rudders on a -6 as I have.
Jerry
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| Subject: | Re: Engine problems. |
--> RV-List message posted by: Skylor Piper <skylor4@yahoo.com>
The typical symptom for 1 out of 2 plugs fouled in a
cylinder is that EGT goes up and CHT goes down. The
reason for this is that the MAGS are timed so that the
optimal timing and power occurs when both plugs are
firing. When only one of the two plugs fires, the
flame front starts out smaller, and travels a bit
slower. The end result is that the combustion process
doesn't quite complete itself before the exhaust valve
opens, and so the combustion energy is transferred to
the exhaust rather than the cylinder. This is why the
CHT's drop and EGT's rise in this situation.
Skylor
RV-8 QB, Under Construction
--- Albert Gardner <ibspud@adelphia.net> wrote:
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Albert Gardner"
> <ibspud@adelphia.net>
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> Engine Lyc O-320-A1A 150hp, Bendix mags.
> Symptoms: Started running rough on right mag, EGT's
> normal except #1 was
> elevated approx 200 degs. in cruise, CHT about 20
> deg. lower than normal.
> Solution: Found #1L plug was shorted with small
> balls of material stuck-one
> in each gap. When tested, at first plug did not fire
> but soon started firing
> even though mater was still in gap. After cleaning,
> engine runs normally,
> both EGT and CHT as before.
> After reading all the posts recently about engine
> problems I don't
> understand why the EGT was elevated with plug
> fouled. I would have thought
> the unburned fuel would have cooled the exhaust and
> lowered EGT.
> Albert Gardner
> RV-9A 872RV
> Yuma, AZ
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