---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 07/11/05: 51 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:24 AM - Re: Blasphemy or what? (owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com) 2. 12:40 AM - Come Visit at Oshkosh (Paul Besing) 3. 01:17 AM - Re: Come Visit at Oshkosh (Paul Besing) 4. 02:11 AM - Re: Come Visit at Oshkosh (owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com) 5. 02:51 AM - Kitlog Pro v2.0 Answers (Paul Besing) 6. 03:32 AM - Spin-on oil filters (PGLong@aol.com) 7. 05:12 AM - I hate this!!! (Jerry Springer) 8. 05:52 AM - Re: Re: lubricating rod end bearings (Charles Rowbotham) 9. 05:56 AM - Re: Come Visit at Oshkosh (RV Builder (Michael Sausen)) 10. 06:47 AM - Re: I hate this!!! (Scott Bilinski) 11. 07:02 AM - Re: Re: lubricating rod end bearings (Aircraft Technical Book Company) 12. 07:13 AM - Re: Come Visit at Oshkosh (Bob Collins) 13. 07:17 AM - Re: I hate this!!! (Paul Folbrecht) 14. 07:35 AM - Re: Re: lubricating rod end bearings (Dale Ensing) 15. 07:56 AM - Re: Re: lubricating rod end bearings (linn walters) 16. 07:58 AM - Airshow tragedy (Darwin N. Barrie) 17. 08:02 AM - Re: Come Visit at Oshkosh (Paul Folbrecht) 18. 09:02 AM - Re: Re: lubricating rod end bearings (Nightingale Michael) 19. 09:59 AM - Removing cowl hinges after they have been glassed & riveted in (Richard Suffoletto) 20. 10:01 AM - RV ride needed in Washington DC/Baltimore area (Dan Checkoway) 21. 10:02 AM - Re: RV 7 Access Panel (Hull, Don) 22. 10:05 AM - Experimental midair over Delaware Bay on Sunday (Richard Dudley) 23. 10:06 AM - Re: Cabin heat from oil cooler () 24. 10:11 AM - Re: Spin-on oil filters (John Danielson) 25. 10:15 AM - Re: Experimental midair over Delaware Bay on Sunday (sportav8r@aol.com) 26. 10:25 AM - Re: Removing cowl hinges after they have been glassed & riveted in (Paul Besing) 27. 10:25 AM - Re: Experimental midair over Delaware Bay on Sunday (Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)) 28. 10:46 AM - Re: Re: Metal bandsaw for QB kit? (Paul Folbrecht) 29. 10:48 AM - Re: Experimental midair over Delaware Bay on Sunday (Kevin Horton) 30. 11:03 AM - Re: I hate this!!! (Mickey Coggins) 31. 11:27 AM - Re: Re: Metal bandsaw for QB kit? (Paul Folbrecht) 32. 11:36 AM - Re: Re: lubricating rod end bearings (Dale Ensing) 33. 11:41 AM - Re: Experimental midair over Delaware Bay on Sunday (linn walters) 34. 12:45 PM - Re: Removing cowl hinges after they have been glassed & riveted in (Vic Jacko) 35. 12:48 PM - Re: RV 7 Access Panel (Oliver Washburn) 36. 01:10 PM - Re: Brainstorming - priming/drying a lot of parts at once (Paul Folbrecht) 37. 02:51 PM - Re: Brainstorming - priming/drying a lot of parts at once (Richard Tasker) 38. 03:27 PM - Re: Brainstorming - priming/drying a lot of parts at once (Paul Folbrecht) 39. 04:07 PM - Re: Brainstorming - priming/drying a lot of parts at once (Richard Tasker) 40. 04:33 PM - Re: RV 7 Access Panel (Matt Johnson) 41. 05:23 PM - Re: Re: lubricating rod end bearings (Paul Parashak) 42. 05:25 PM - Re: lubricating rod end bearings (Martin Hone) 43. 05:33 PM - Re: Airshow tragedy (Alex Peterson) 44. 07:21 PM - Re: Kitlog Pro v2.0 Answers (PSILeD@aol.com) 45. 08:29 PM - Re: Brainstorming - priming/drying a lot of parts at once (Jerry Grimmonpre) 46. 08:58 PM - Glueing windscreen. (DEAN PSIROPOULOS) 47. 09:09 PM - Re: Brainstorming - priming/drying a lot of parts at once (Richard E. Tasker) 48. 09:12 PM - Re: Brainstorming - priming/drying a lot of parts at once (Jerry Springer) 49. 10:29 PM - Re: Brainstorming - priming/drying a lot of parts at once (Don Hall) 50. 10:29 PM - Re: Glueing windscreen. (gert) 51. 11:05 PM - Re: Glueing windscreen. (Mickey Coggins) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:24:07 AM PST US From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com Subject: RE: RV-List: Blasphemy or what? --> RV-List message posted by: There is one major difference when two sheets of metal are attached with a round head rivet as opposed to a flush head rivet, and that is the fact that in a flat head rivet the top sheet is dimpled, the bottom sheet is either dimpled or countersunk. This means that the flush head rivet in a dimpled skin works in tension only, whereas the round head rivet in a non dimpled skin works both in tension and shear. I'd venture that over time you are a lot more likely to get loose rivets from non dimpled skins than from dimpled skin. As for RVs, I would not be surprised if stress calculations were performed based on the mechanical characteristics of dimpled assemblies. If you were to change to non dimpled assemblies, you may have to revise the number and size of rivets used. Just my 2 cents. Michele Delsol RV8 - Fuselage > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list- > server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jerry Springer > Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2005 8:18 PM > To: rv-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: RV-List: Blasphemy or what? > > --> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer > > Kevin Horton wrote: > > >--> RV-List message posted by: Kevin Horton > > > >But, pulled rivets aren't as strong as solid rivets (unless you use > >the expensive CherryMax rivets, which have fatigue life issues). So, > >either need to decrease the rivet pitch (which won't work if you have > >a pre-punched kit), or up the size to 1/8 inch (if that gives > >equivalent strength to 3/32 solid rivets). > > > >And this would only work if you knew that you would never want to > >sell the aircraft. You would have a very hard time selling an RV > >with a substantial number of pulled or round headed rivets. > > > >Kevin Horton > > > > > > > > > And you base that on what Kevin? BTW most of the aircraft that use > pulled rivits do use 1/8" > In the early 1970's I built an all metal aircraft called a Mini Coupe it > used all steel cadium plated 1/8" > pop rivets. I had an engine failure with the VW engine that was in it > and ended up upside down in > a field. Tore metal everywhere but not one rivet pulled loose. I rebuilt > it and it was still flying up > to about 5 years ago when the current owner made a hard landng with it. > I know that the person > I know that had an RV-3 with "round head rivits" did not have a problem > selling it at all. > > Jerry > > do not archive > > > > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 12:40:07 AM PST US From: "Paul Besing" Subject: RV-List: Come Visit at Oshkosh --> RV-List message posted by: "Paul Besing" We will have a KitLog Pro booth at Oshkosh this year. We are located in exhibit hangar "D" in booth #4152. Come by and put a face with the name that we all know from the RV-List. It should be a good show this year with the EAA 50th anniversary, new sport aircraft manufacturers, Spaceship One, etc. Where/when are the RV gatherings taking place? Any -10 support groups? Paul Besing President Aeroware Enterprises, LLC paul@kitlog.com www.kitlog.com 480.361.9011 Office 480.236.2786 Cell do not archive ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 01:17:08 AM PST US From: "Paul Besing" Subject: RE: RV-List: Come Visit at Oshkosh --> RV-List message posted by: "Paul Besing" Don't know where the heck I got the 50th anniversary thing. It's late, and I'm really tired. Too much software development will set your clock a little screwy. Anyways, look forward to a good show, anniversary or not. Paul Besing -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Paul Besing Subject: RV-List: Come Visit at Oshkosh --> RV-List message posted by: "Paul Besing" We will have a KitLog Pro booth at Oshkosh this year. We are located in exhibit hangar "D" in booth #4152. Come by and put a face with the name that we all know from the RV-List. It should be a good show this year with the EAA 50th anniversary, new sport aircraft manufacturers, Spaceship One, etc. Where/when are the RV gatherings taking place? Any -10 support groups? Paul Besing President Aeroware Enterprises, LLC paul@kitlog.com www.kitlog.com 480.361.9011 Office 480.236.2786 Cell do not archive ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 02:11:10 AM PST US From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com Subject: RE: RV-List: Come Visit at Oshkosh --> RV-List message posted by: I have kitlog Pro 1.6 is it possible to upgrade to 2.0 and migrate the 1.6 data? Do you have an update price or must one buy again? Thanks, Michle Delsol RV8 - Fuselage > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list- > server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul Besing > Sent: Monday, July 11, 2005 9:39 AM > To: Rv-List@Matronics.Com > Subject: RV-List: Come Visit at Oshkosh > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Paul Besing" > > We will have a KitLog Pro booth at Oshkosh this year. We are located in > exhibit hangar "D" in booth #4152. Come by and put a face with the name > that we all know from the RV-List. > > It should be a good show this year with the EAA 50th anniversary, new > sport > aircraft manufacturers, Spaceship One, etc. > > Where/when are the RV gatherings taking place? Any -10 support groups? > > Paul Besing > President > Aeroware Enterprises, LLC > paul@kitlog.com > www.kitlog.com > 480.361.9011 Office > 480.236.2786 Cell > > do not archive > > > > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 02:51:27 AM PST US From: "Paul Besing" Subject: RV-List: Kitlog Pro v2.0 Answers --> RV-List message posted by: "Paul Besing" do not archive Sorry if this appears to be spam, but to answer many questions that I have been receiving off the list, yes, you can now upgrade to v2.0. Our website is not yet updated (waiting on the web designer to send up the pages). However, the upgrade is available. First, v2.0 requires that you have version 1.7.3 for you to convert. If you are using anything prior to 1.7.3, you can download this update here: www.kitlog.com/downloads/173update.exe This is a free update. Install this update after downloading before proceeding. Then, you can upgrade to 2.0, using this link: www.kitlog.com/downloads/20upgrade.exe Note: KitLog Pro v2.0 is NOT compatible with Windows 95 or Windows 98. If you do not have Windows 2000 or XP, please do not download the upgrade. This requirement is due to some reporting functions that KitLog now includes that requires the newer Windows architecture. Also, this file is approximately 77mb, so if you are on dial up access, I suggest downloading from work or a faster connection and saving the file to a CD. The cost to upgrade is $9.95. This is the first time we have had to charge for an upgrade. The main reason for the charge is that KitLog was completely redesigned by professional software developers in a new language, with many added features, and is a MUCH cleaner product than it used to be. Regarding the conversion, just put people's minds at ease, when KitLog installs the new 2.0, it doesn't do anything to your old version, it just reads it. So, when you are satisfied that all of your data has been converted over, you can uninstall the old version of KitLog. Paul Besing President Aeroware Enterprises, LLC paul@kitlog.com www.kitlog.com 480.361.9011 Office 480.236.2786 Cell -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] Subject: RE: RV-List: Come Visit at Oshkosh --> RV-List message posted by: I have kitlog Pro 1.6 is it possible to upgrade to 2.0 and migrate the 1.6 data? Do you have an update price or must one buy again? Thanks, Michle Delsol RV8 - Fuselage > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list- > server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul Besing > Sent: Monday, July 11, 2005 9:39 AM > To: Rv-List@Matronics.Com > Subject: RV-List: Come Visit at Oshkosh > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Paul Besing" > > We will have a KitLog Pro booth at Oshkosh this year. We are located in > exhibit hangar "D" in booth #4152. Come by and put a face with the name > that we all know from the RV-List. > > It should be a good show this year with the EAA 50th anniversary, new > sport > aircraft manufacturers, Spaceship One, etc. > > Where/when are the RV gatherings taking place? Any -10 support groups? > > Paul Besing > President > Aeroware Enterprises, LLC > paul@kitlog.com > www.kitlog.com > 480.361.9011 Office > 480.236.2786 Cell > > do not archive > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 03:32:01 AM PST US From: PGLong@aol.com Subject: RV-List: Spin-on oil filters --> RV-List message posted by: PGLong@aol.com I like to use a disposable baby diaper under the oil filter when you change it. They can soak up an enormous amount of oil. Pat Long PGLong@aol.com N120PL RV4 Bay City, Michigan 3CM ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 05:12:30 AM PST US From: Jerry Springer Subject: RV-List: I hate this!!! --> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer Probably most of us have see one or both of these guys fly at one time or another. ____________ YOUNKIN, FRANKLIN DIE AT CANADIAN AIR SHOW Bobby Younkin and Jimmy Franklin, two of the most respected and best-loved pilots on the air show circuit died as a result of a fiery mid air collision at an air show in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan on Sunday. The air show was immediately cancelled. The two were performing in the Masters of DisasterMasters of Disaster show when their aircraft made contact in front of 20,000 people attending the Saskatchewan Centennial Air Show at Moose Jaw, the southern Saskatchewan community that is home to the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. The other airborne member of the team, Jim LeRoy, landed safely. Franklin's son Kyle, who earlier in the day performed a wing-walking show with his dad aboard their jet-assisted Waco biplane, was at the time of the accident reportedly describing the performance from the announcer's booth. do not archive ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 05:52:46 AM PST US From: "Charles Rowbotham" Subject: RE: RV-List: Re: lubricating rod end bearings --> RV-List message posted by: "Charles Rowbotham" We use Corrosion X, It deals with potential corrosion and lubricates. Chuck Rowbotham RV-8A ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 05:56:10 AM PST US Subject: RE: RV-List: Come Visit at Oshkosh From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" --> RV-List message posted by: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" Paul, All of us are hashing this subject out right now over on the -10 list. We are possibly going to meet at Vans booth around 10:30-10:45am. Still don't have anything specific nailed down for a get together. I know of at least two customer built -10's that will be there. Michael Sausen -10 #352 Emp Assembly -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul Besing Subject: RV-List: Come Visit at Oshkosh --> RV-List message posted by: "Paul Besing" We will have a KitLog Pro booth at Oshkosh this year. We are located in exhibit hangar "D" in booth #4152. Come by and put a face with the name that we all know from the RV-List. It should be a good show this year with the EAA 50th anniversary, new sport aircraft manufacturers, Spaceship One, etc. Where/when are the RV gatherings taking place? Any -10 support groups? Paul Besing President Aeroware Enterprises, LLC paul@kitlog.com www.kitlog.com 480.361.9011 Office 480.236.2786 Cell do not archive ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 06:47:50 AM PST US From: Scott Bilinski Subject: Re: RV-List: I hate this!!! --> RV-List message posted by: Scott Bilinski http://www.canada.com/national/nationalpost/news/story.html?id=6914b672-d419-4864-bf52-2aac7f50f3a5 At 05:14 AM 7/11/2005 -0700, you wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer > >Probably most of us have see one or both of these guys fly at one time or >another. > >____________ > >YOUNKIN, FRANKLIN DIE AT CANADIAN AIR SHOW >Bobby Younkin and Jimmy Franklin, two of the most respected and >best-loved pilots on the air show circuit died as a result of a fiery >mid air collision at an air show in the Canadian province of >Saskatchewan on Sunday. The air show was immediately cancelled. The >two were performing in the Masters of DisasterMasters of Disaster show >when their aircraft made contact in front of 20,000 people attending >the Saskatchewan Centennial Air Show at Moose Jaw, the southern >Saskatchewan community that is home to the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. >The other airborne member of the team, Jim LeRoy, landed safely. >Franklin's son Kyle, who earlier in the day performed a wing-walking >show with his dad aboard their jet-assisted Waco biplane, was at the >time of the accident reportedly describing the performance from the >announcer's booth. > > >do not archive > > Scott Bilinski Eng dept 305 Phone (858) 657-2536 Pager (858) 502-5190 ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 07:02:27 AM PST US From: "Aircraft Technical Book Company" Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: lubricating rod end bearings --> RV-List message posted by: "Aircraft Technical Book Company" What is a brand name for a good teflon based spray lube that doesn't attarct dust. Here in Colorado and the southwestern US, dust is more of an issue than corrosion. Andy > > > Hi Andy, > > I lubricate the rod end bearings annually, using one of the motorcycle > chain > lubes, as the lube comes out very thin and gets into the bearing before > setting up as a semi solid. The is a range of this stuff, using teflon or > moly-disulphide (?) available from bike shops. One I use is Maxima Chain > Wax. In areas where dust is likely to be more of an issue, I use a > teflon-based spray lube so that dust doesn't adhere to the bearing and > work > its way inside. I lube the external aileron and flap bearings every few > months this way. > FWIW.. > > Martin in Oz > > > ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 07:13:34 AM PST US From: "Bob Collins" Subject: RE: RV-List: Come Visit at Oshkosh --> RV-List message posted by: "Bob Collins" //Where/when are the RV gatherings taking place? Any -10 support groups? The 7/7A get-together/BBQ is Wednesday evening. http://home.comcast.net/~bcollinsrv7a/eaa/ Do not archive Paul Besing President Aeroware Enterprises, LLC paul@kitlog.com www.kitlog.com 480.361.9011 Office 480.236.2786 Cell do not archive ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 07:17:48 AM PST US From: Paul Folbrecht Subject: Re: RV-List: I hate this!!! --> RV-List message posted by: Paul Folbrecht I was looking forward to seeing the Waco at Oshkosh again this year. What a tragedy. do not archive --- Scott Bilinski wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: Scott Bilinski > > http://www.canada.com/national/nationalpost/news/story.html?id=6914b672-d419-4864-bf52-2aac7f50f3a5 > > > At 05:14 AM 7/11/2005 -0700, you wrote: > >--> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer > > > >Probably most of us have see one or both of these guys fly at one time or > >another. > > > >____________ > > > >YOUNKIN, FRANKLIN DIE AT CANADIAN AIR SHOW > >Bobby Younkin and Jimmy Franklin, two of the most respected and > >best-loved pilots on the air show circuit died as a result of a fiery > >mid air collision at an air show in the Canadian province of > >Saskatchewan on Sunday. The air show was immediately cancelled. The > >two were performing in the Masters of DisasterMasters of Disaster show > >when their aircraft made contact in front of 20,000 people attending > >the Saskatchewan Centennial Air Show at Moose Jaw, the southern > >Saskatchewan community that is home to the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. > >The other airborne member of the team, Jim LeRoy, landed safely. > >Franklin's son Kyle, who earlier in the day performed a wing-walking > >show with his dad aboard their jet-assisted Waco biplane, was at the > >time of the accident reportedly describing the performance from the > >announcer's booth. > > > > > >do not archive > > > > > > > Scott Bilinski > Eng dept 305 > Phone (858) 657-2536 > Pager (858) 502-5190 > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 07:35:55 AM PST US From: "Dale Ensing" Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: lubricating rod end bearings --> RV-List message posted by: "Dale Ensing" Andy, A Teflon spray product that I like is ZEP 45 NC made by Zep Mfg Atlanta GA. The carrier in the product seems to evaporate cleanly. The Teflon itself does not hold or attrach the dust. I would also suggest a moly sulfide type product in a clean evaporating carrier. Some of the lock lubricants are of this type. The moly sulfide tends to burnish in to the metal surface leaving a longer lasting lube than teflon. Note: Many of the lock lubes contain graphite which would not be my first choice. Dale Ensing ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 07:56:24 AM PST US From: linn walters Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: lubricating rod end bearings --> RV-List message posted by: linn walters Why not use graphite??? It's a great lubricant and does not attract dust and dirt. That's why it's in the lock lubes. Of course, it'll get everywere and can make a mess if you use too much .... which is common. Linn ..... just wondering. do not archive Dale Ensing wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "Dale Ensing" > >Andy, >A Teflon spray product that I like is ZEP 45 NC made by Zep Mfg Atlanta GA. >The carrier in the product seems to evaporate cleanly. The Teflon itself >does not hold or attrach the dust. I would also suggest a moly sulfide type >product in a clean evaporating carrier. Some of the lock lubricants are of >this type. The moly sulfide tends to burnish in to the metal surface leaving >a longer lasting lube than teflon. Note: Many of the lock lubes contain >graphite which would not be my first choice. >Dale Ensing > > > > -- ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 07:58:37 AM PST US From: "Darwin N. Barrie" "RV-List Digest List" Subject: RV-List: Airshow tragedy 0.01 URI_REDIRECTOR Message has HTTP redirector URI --> RV-List message posted by: "Darwin N. Barrie" Here are a couple of links to the tragic airshow accident that killed two people we have all probably seen at one time or another, Bobby Younkin and Jimmy Franklin. The first one is a video clip. Oshkosh will have a void this year for sure. Our thoughts to their families. http://sympaticomsn.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1121081970546_153?hubtopstories http://www.canada.com/nanaimo/story.html?id59942bd2-7182-465d-8f18-40dcd7798baf Darwin N. Barrie Chandler AZ ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 08:02:58 AM PST US From: Paul Folbrecht Subject: Re: RV-List: Come Visit at Oshkosh --> RV-List message posted by: Paul Folbrecht What do you do to 9/9A builders that try to sneak in? do not archive Bob Collins wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "Bob Collins" > >//Where/when are the RV gatherings taking place? Any -10 support groups? > >The 7/7A get-together/BBQ is Wednesday evening. > >http://home.comcast.net/~bcollinsrv7a/eaa/ > >Do not archive > >Paul Besing >President >Aeroware Enterprises, LLC >paul@kitlog.com >www.kitlog.com >480.361.9011 Office >480.236.2786 Cell > >do not archive > > > > ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 09:02:33 AM PST US Subject: RE: RV-List: Re: lubricating rod end bearings From: "Nightingale Michael" --> RV-List message posted by: "Nightingale Michael" Old HVAC trick, mix graphite in alcohol (make a very watery mixture). Use a syringe to squirt mixture into bearing surface, the alcohol carries in the graphite then it dissolves. Michael V. Nightingale @ DEERE & Co. Computer Center 400 19th ST MOLINE, IL. 61265 309-314-6806 cell NightingaleMichaelV@JohnDeere.com I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things . . . Antoine de Saint-Exupry -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of linn walters Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: lubricating rod end bearings --> RV-List message posted by: linn walters Why not use graphite??? It's a great lubricant and does not attract dust and dirt. That's why it's in the lock lubes. Of course, it'll get everywere and can make a mess if you use too much .... which is common. Linn ..... just wondering. do not archive Dale Ensing wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "Dale Ensing" > >Andy, >A Teflon spray product that I like is ZEP 45 NC made by Zep Mfg Atlanta GA. >The carrier in the product seems to evaporate cleanly. The Teflon >itself does not hold or attrach the dust. I would also suggest a moly >sulfide type product in a clean evaporating carrier. Some of the lock >lubricants are of this type. The moly sulfide tends to burnish in to >the metal surface leaving a longer lasting lube than teflon. Note: Many >of the lock lubes contain graphite which would not be my first choice. >Dale Ensing > > > > -- ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 09:59:44 AM PST US From: "Richard Suffoletto" Subject: RV-List: Removing cowl hinges after they have been glassed & riveted in --> RV-List message posted by: "Richard Suffoletto" If one wanted to do away with the top and bottom cowl hinges and switch to screws / camlocs what would be the best way to remove the hinge from the cowl? Do you just cut off the eyes on the cowl side and drill through the hinge body or is there a way to remove the hinges after they have been glassed in? Seems that a lot of damage could be done to the cowl trying to get the hinges off after they have been glassed and riveted. I have read where other have switched to screws and camlocs. i'd be interested to know how they dealt with the hinge on the cowl. Thanks Richard ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 10:01:00 AM PST US From: "Dan Checkoway" Subject: RV-List: RV ride needed in Washington DC/Baltimore area --> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" MessageIs there anybody in the Washington DC or Baltimore area who can give a prospective RV builder a ride? If so, please contact Jeff Stanton at jstanton@arinc.com. Thanks! )_( Dan RV-7 N714D http://www.rvproject.com ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 10:02:40 AM PST US From: "Hull, Don" Subject: RE: RV-List: RV 7 Access Panel --> RV-List message posted by: "Hull, Don" I had the same thoughts, Phil. Has anyone ever asked Van's about this mod? I think I remember a few years ago, someone asked Van about cutting an access door in the side for access to the baggage compartment, and he wasn't too keen on it, to put it mildly. Of course, this was a hinged affair which wouldn't carry the load like a thicker skin with rivets and screws would be. If memory serves me correctly, someone has made this baggage-door-in-the-side mod. I'm not interested in that mod because of the monocoque design of the fuselage. But the access panels in the top front fuselage, because of their small size and because they would be secured with plenty of rivets and screws, seem like a reasonable modification. Oh me, are we stirring up another primer war??? Don -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Phil Birkelbach Subject: Re: RV-List: RV 7 Access Panel --> RV-List message posted by: Phil Birkelbach Just to play a little Devil's advocate. Remember that all the skins on this bird carry some load. Consider the plate that you use for the recess as a doubler. It needs to carry the load of all the metal that you remove for the access cover. I'd go with a thicker piece of metal, maybe 0.040 or even 0.062 as the recess plate. And don't spare the rivets and screws. Just some thoughts I'm not trying to stir anything up. Phil On Jul 7, 2005, at 15:44, Stan Jones wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: "Stan Jones" > > On my RV 7 Slider I am looking to get better access to some of the > four > module I need to install > under the front deck. AFS Analog module, Lightspeed, etc. > I am considering building an access panel in the front deck, over > the 7108A > centre rib, between > the F7107 L and R, about 16 inches wide by 10 inches deep > I would recess the panel, secure it with flush screws and > nutplates, and add > a bit of RTV to > keep the weather out. > Has anyone tried this before, and how did they go about it ? A > picture can > replace > a thousand words. > Stan Jones. > > ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 10:05:36 AM PST US From: Richard Dudley Subject: RV-List: Experimental midair over Delaware Bay on Sunday --> RV-List message posted by: Richard Dudley Listers, Does anyone have any information about a midair between two experimental planes in a formation of six? An item in the Orlando Sentinel today said they took off from Sussex County Airport in Georgetown. Richard Dudley ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 10:06:46 AM PST US From: Subject: RE: RV-List: Cabin heat from oil cooler --> RV-List message posted by: ---- Marty wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: "Marty" > > > > Not correct. > The only setting on most American cars that recirculates interior air > is the 'Max' setting on the air-conditioner. Most imports have a > dedicated switch/lever/button to set whether air is fresh or > recirculated, although recommended practice is to leave it on Fresh > the majority of the time to prevent the air from becoming stale. On > newer Freightliner semi-trucks (and maybe other makes as well, but I > can't say for sure) there is an alarm that sounds after about 20 > minutes if you leave the climate controls set to recirculate. > Marty Marty, Even the MAX setting on autos "times out". Most will revert the vent doors to outside air after 20 minutes. do not archieve Charlie Kuss ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 10:11:31 AM PST US From: "John Danielson" Subject: RE: RV-List: Spin-on oil filters --> RV-List message posted by: "John Danielson" That's a great idea, Thanks John L. Danielson -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of PGLong@aol.com Subject: RV-List: Spin-on oil filters --> RV-List message posted by: PGLong@aol.com I like to use a disposable baby diaper under the oil filter when you change it. They can soak up an enormous amount of oil. Pat Long PGLong@aol.com N120PL RV4 Bay City, Michigan 3CM ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 10:15:52 AM PST US From: sportav8r@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: Experimental midair over Delaware Bay on Sunday --> RV-List message posted by: sportav8r@aol.com It's being somberly discussed on the Yahoo OVRV and MidAtlantic RV group lists today. Read about it here: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nationworld/bal-te.planes11jul11,1,4534928.story?coll=bal-nationworld-headlines A very sad day. The families are in our prayers. -Stormy -----Original Message----- From: Richard Dudley Subject: RV-List: Experimental midair over Delaware Bay on Sunday --> RV-List message posted by: Richard Dudley Listers, Does anyone have any information about a midair between two experimental planes in a formation of six? An item in the Orlando Sentinel today said they took off from Sussex County Airport in Georgetown. Richard Dudley ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 10:25:09 AM PST US From: "Paul Besing" Subject: RE: RV-List: Removing cowl hinges after they have been glassed & riveted in --> RV-List message posted by: "Paul Besing" Assuming you used glass and rivets, I would grind off the shop heads so you have more room for your camlocs/nutplates. Then cut off the eyelets. You would then be able to put an extension piece of stock on one half of the cowl to accept the camlocs/nuplates. I don't know if I would try to remove the bar stock from the hinges if they are well glassed in. I drilled holes in mine so resin could seep through and hold them on, so I don't think it would come off too easily, even if you removed all the rivets. Paul Besing RV-6A Sold Kitlog Builder's Software www.kitlog.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Richard Suffoletto Subject: RV-List: Removing cowl hinges after they have been glassed & riveted in --> RV-List message posted by: "Richard Suffoletto" If one wanted to do away with the top and bottom cowl hinges and switch to screws / camlocs what would be the best way to remove the hinge from the cowl? Do you just cut off the eyes on the cowl side and drill through the hinge body or is there a way to remove the hinges after they have been glassed in? Seems that a lot of damage could be done to the cowl trying to get the hinges off after they have been glassed and riveted. I have read where other have switched to screws and camlocs. i'd be interested to know how they dealt with the hinge on the cowl. Thanks Richard ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 10:25:39 AM PST US Subject: RE: RV-List: Experimental midair over Delaware Bay on Sunday From: "Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)" --> RV-List message posted by: "Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)" From the Team RV Yahoo group === Team, Yesterday a tragic accident with the Vultures Formation Team out of Delaware. These guys were talented. Our prayers to their families. We have flown with them several times and been involved with their clinic. Ill try and find out some details as time passes so we can learn from them. http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nationworld/bal-te.planes11jul11,1,4534 928.story?coll=bal-nationworld-headlines http://kyw.com/Local%20News/local_story_191190635.html http://nbc10.feedroom.com/notenabled.jsp?miss=wr&fr=071105_094615_3de050 f9x10505\67f8e2xw65b2 Kahuna ===== Do not archive -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Richard Dudley Subject: RV-List: Experimental midair over Delaware Bay on Sunday --> RV-List message posted by: Richard Dudley Listers, Does anyone have any information about a midair between two experimental planes in a formation of six? An item in the Orlando Sentinel today said they took off from Sussex County Airport in Georgetown. Richard Dudley ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 10:46:36 AM PST US From: Paul Folbrecht Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: Metal bandsaw for QB kit? --> RV-List message posted by: Paul Folbrecht With the stock blade anyway it sucked at cutting heavy Al stock. I fell back on the hacksaw. Wandered too much, and I had everything set right. It might be a totally different saw with a metal blade, of course. Jerry2DT@aol.com wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: Jerry2DT@aol.com > > >I am *mostly* done with a QB -6a, have a 9" Ryobi that has served me well. >However, given the opportunity, I would buy one with a deeper throat, say 12", >and the HF one at $170 might be the way to go. I have also found that if you >keep the blade "tuned" with the adjusting wheels, it tracks much better, and >btw, I always apply a bit of Boelube to the blade before use. So far I have >only replaced the blade once, and that was before I found out about the >Boelube years ago on this very list... > >Jerry Cochran >Wilsonville, OR > >From: Paul Folbrecht >Subject: Re: RV-List: Metal bandsaw for QB kit? > >--> RV-List message posted by: Paul Folbrecht > >I have a (surprise) Ryobi 10" drill press. I am pretty sure that should >be just fine for my needs. > >Still weighing new blade for the Ryobi vs. HF metal band saw. Now on >sale for $170. > >do not archive > > > > ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 10:48:51 AM PST US From: Kevin Horton Subject: Re: RV-List: Experimental midair over Delaware Bay on Sunday --> RV-List message posted by: Kevin Horton On 11 Jul 2005, at 13:05, Richard Dudley wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: Richard Dudley > > Listers, > Does anyone have any information about a midair between two > experimental > planes in a formation of six? > An item in the Orlando Sentinel today said they took off from Sussex > County Airport in Georgetown. > There was some info at the end of an article about the Bobby Younkin/ Jim Franklin accident, at: http://www.fly-low.com/feat0705/annnew.html It said: "In a related story, a six-ship formation flight, conducted as practice for a Delaware airshow has apparently resulted in yet another midair, bringing down two experimental-amateur built aircraft. One pilot is now confirmed dead and has been identified as Jay Blume, 39, of Berwyn, Pennsylvania, flying a Rutan-designed Long- Ez. The other aircraft, a Van's RV-8, is registered to Ralph D. Morgan of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. His condition or involvement in the actual accident has not yet been determined. All six aircraft were members of a local formation flying team, known as the 'Vultures.'" Kevin Horton RV-8 (finishing kit) Ottawa, Canada http://www.kilohotel.com/rv8 ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 11:03:41 AM PST US From: Mickey Coggins Subject: Re: RV-List: I hate this!!! --> RV-List message posted by: Mickey Coggins > > http://www.canada.com/national/nationalpost/news/story.html?id=6914b672-d419-4864-bf52-2aac7f50f3a5 > Very sad incident. It was a bad weekend, with the midair over Delaware Bay yesterday. http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050711/NEWS01/507110352/1006 The Canada.com article is very well written, at least. My sincerest condolences to the affected friends and family. -- Mickey Coggins http://www.rv8.ch/ #82007 finishing do not archive ________________________________ Message 31 ____________________________________ Time: 11:27:37 AM PST US From: Paul Folbrecht Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: Metal bandsaw for QB kit? --> RV-List message posted by: Paul Folbrecht Oops; I thought this had been a private mail and not the list I was responding to. Apologies for continuing the thread. do not archive Paul Folbrecht wrote: > With the stock blade anyway it sucked at cutting heavy Al stock. I > fell back on the hacksaw. > > Wandered too much, and I had everything set right. It might be a > totally different saw with a metal blade, of course. > > Jerry2DT@aol.com wrote: > >> --> RV-List message posted by: Jerry2DT@aol.com >> >> >> I am *mostly* done with a QB -6a, have a 9" Ryobi that has served me >> well. However, given the opportunity, I would buy one with a deeper >> throat, say 12", and the HF one at $170 might be the way to go. I >> have also found that if you keep the blade "tuned" with the >> adjusting wheels, it tracks much better, and btw, I always apply a >> bit of Boelube to the blade before use. So far I have only replaced >> the blade once, and that was before I found out about the Boelube >> years ago on this very list... >> >> Jerry Cochran >> Wilsonville, OR >> >> From: Paul Folbrecht >> Subject: Re: RV-List: Metal bandsaw for QB kit? >> >> --> RV-List message posted by: Paul Folbrecht >> >> I have a (surprise) Ryobi 10" drill press. I am pretty sure that >> should be just fine for my needs. >> >> Still weighing new blade for the Ryobi vs. HF metal band saw. Now >> on sale for $170. >> >> do not archive >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > ________________________________ Message 32 ____________________________________ Time: 11:36:09 AM PST US From: "Dale Ensing" Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: lubricating rod end bearings --> RV-List message posted by: "Dale Ensing" Linn, No reason not to use graphite. It is just my least preferred choice. It does not burnish into the metal surface as does the moly and as you pointed out it is much more messy to use than teflon. If its going to be a black/gray product moly has advantages over graphite. Dale Ensing ________________________________ Message 33 ____________________________________ Time: 11:41:39 AM PST US From: linn walters Subject: Re: RV-List: Experimental midair over Delaware Bay on Sunday --> RV-List message posted by: linn walters Richard, this came from my "Grumman Gang" ...... it appears that there were two separate mid-airs ..... the airshow accident with Bobby Younkin and Jimmy Franklin and the formation accident with Jay Blume and Ralph Morgan. I'm addicted to formation flying myself and understand totally why we do it. My condolences to the families. Truly a tragic weekend. Email at the bottom. Linn Walters do not archive Richard Dudley wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: Richard Dudley > >Listers, >Does anyone have any information about a midair between two experimental >planes in a formation of six? >An item in the Orlando Sentinel today said they took off from Sussex >County Airport in Georgetown. > >Richard Dudley > Friends, About 15 of us Grumman folks had an enjoyable and educational weekend learning and practicing formation this past January in Milville, NJ. This was primarily a Vultures RV Formation Team event but they happily took us Grumman folks. Sadly, I must share that the team experienced two fatalities in a mid-air collision while out practicing for an upcoming airshow. Many of us met Ralph Morgan, the Vultures #2 pilot, in Milville. His wife reports that the off-shore search to recover his body will resume within the hour (11 am). I found Ralph to be quite a character and a super pilot. He built and flew a fantastic RV-8, "Problem Child." His wife reports that she is comforted knowing he left us doing what he loved and with the folks he really enjoyed being with. God Speed Ralph & Jay! Greg Russell Cheetah N154GR Centreville, MD ---- Pilot of experimental plane dies, another missing in Delaware crash One body recovered; craft practicing for air show Originally published July 11, 2005 LEWES, Del. -- One pilot died and another was missing when two small experimental planes practicing for an air show collided yesterday above Delaware Bay near Cape Henlopen State Park, police said. The wreckage of one plane and the body of its pilot, Jay Blume, 39, of Berwyn, Pa., were recovered, state police said. The search for the other pilot was called off for the evening because of a fast current and an incoming tide, police said. It was expected to start again this morning. Police said 15 divers had been concentrating their search on a small area in water 15 to 30 feet deep. "The pilot is possibly still with the plane," said Lt. Joseph Aviola, a state police spokesman. Six "homemade kit" planes took off from Sussex County Airport in Georgetown and were flying in formation when two collided and crashed near Breakwater Harbor, said Petty Officer John Edwards, a Coast Guard spokesman. Another plane, acting as a spotter, was flying behind the experimental aircraft, police said. It wasn't immediately clear what led to the collision or which planes were involved. Dale Beyers, 62, and his wife, Nancy, 60, of Cape May, N.J., saw the collision while riding the ferry to Lewes with their grandson Matt Colagreco, 15. They said they watched the planes for about 15 minutes before the crash. Five experimental planes and an ultralight were flying in two groups of three crossed paths, Colagreco said. The ultralight banked in front of the plane to its right and they collided. "The ultralight was actually spinning out of control," Colagreco said. The plane hit by the ultralight turned over and nosedived into the water, he said. They said they heard no noise. "It was just like two toy planes hitting," Nancy Beyers said. Amy Littleton, a customer service representative at the state park's ferry terminal, said she saw the planes overhead, but didn't see the crash. She said the planes were flying in the shape of a "V," with another trailing behind. "They fly over every weekend," she said. Blume's plane, a Rutan Long EZE, was registered to ACE Aero LLC of Bryn Mawr, Pa., and the other, a Rans RV8, was registered to Ralph D. Morgan of Rehoboth Beach, Del., said Kathleen Bergen, a spokeswoman for the Federal Aviation Administration. She said the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board were investigating. The Coast Guard sent rescue boats from Indian River, Del., and Cape May, and a rescue helicopter from Atlantic City, N.J. State police, the Lewes Fire Company, the Delaware River and Bay Authority, and civilian boaters also participated in the search, Edwards said. -- ________________________________ Message 34 ____________________________________ Time: 12:45:42 PM PST US From: "Vic Jacko" Subject: Re: RV-List: Removing cowl hinges after they have been glassed & riveted in --> RV-List message posted by: "Vic Jacko" I had a chance to see Tim Donham's RV-9 with camlocks. He used the hinge material for backup on the seams. Vic ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Suffoletto" Subject: RV-List: Removing cowl hinges after they have been glassed & riveted in > --> RV-List message posted by: "Richard Suffoletto" > > > > If one wanted to do away with the top and bottom cowl hinges and switch to > screws / camlocs what would be the best way to remove the hinge from the > cowl? Do you just cut off the eyes on the cowl side and drill through the > hinge body or is there a way to remove the hinges after they have been > glassed in? Seems that a lot of damage could be done to the cowl trying to > get the hinges off after they have been glassed and riveted. > > I have read where other have switched to screws and camlocs. i'd be > interested to know how they dealt with the hinge on the cowl. > > Thanks > > Richard > > > ________________________________ Message 35 ____________________________________ Time: 12:48:25 PM PST US From: "Oliver Washburn" Subject: Re: RV-List: RV 7 Access Panel --> RV-List message posted by: "Oliver Washburn" My 6a was built with 4 access panels across the top and has over 1000hrs with no problems. I didn't build the plane, so not knowing where everything was located they have come in handy a few times. I would SURE put them in again Ollie 6A Central Fl. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hull, Don" Subject: RE: RV-List: RV 7 Access Panel > --> RV-List message posted by: "Hull, Don" > > I had the same thoughts, Phil. Has anyone ever asked Van's about this > mod? > I think I remember a few years ago, someone asked Van about cutting an > access door in the side for access to the baggage compartment, and he > wasn't > too keen on it, to put it mildly. Of course, this was a hinged affair > which > wouldn't carry the load like a thicker skin with rivets and screws would > be. > If memory serves me correctly, someone has made this > baggage-door-in-the-side mod. I'm not interested in that mod because of > the > monocoque design of the fuselage. But the access panels in the top front > fuselage, because of their small size and because they would be secured > with > plenty of rivets and screws, seem like a reasonable modification. > Oh me, are we stirring up another primer war??? > Don > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Phil Birkelbach > To: rv-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: RV-List: RV 7 Access Panel > > > --> RV-List message posted by: Phil Birkelbach > > Just to play a little Devil's advocate. Remember that all the skins > on this bird carry some load. Consider the plate that you use for > the recess as a doubler. It needs to carry the load of all the metal > that you remove for the access cover. I'd go with a thicker piece of > metal, maybe 0.040 or even 0.062 as the recess plate. And don't > spare the rivets and screws. > > Just some thoughts I'm not trying to stir anything up. > > Phil > > On Jul 7, 2005, at 15:44, Stan Jones wrote: > >> --> RV-List message posted by: "Stan Jones" >> >> On my RV 7 Slider I am looking to get better access to some of the >> four >> module I need to install >> under the front deck. AFS Analog module, Lightspeed, etc. >> I am considering building an access panel in the front deck, over >> the 7108A >> centre rib, between >> the F7107 L and R, about 16 inches wide by 10 inches deep >> I would recess the panel, secure it with flush screws and >> nutplates, and add >> a bit of RTV to >> keep the weather out. >> Has anyone tried this before, and how did they go about it ? A >> picture can >> replace >> a thousand words. >> Stan Jones. >> >> > > > ________________________________ Message 36 ____________________________________ Time: 01:10:29 PM PST US From: Paul Folbrecht Subject: Re: RV-List: Brainstorming - priming/drying a lot of parts at once --> RV-List message posted by: Paul Folbrecht I used the chicken-wire-on-the-box method and did prime all the tail parts in 4 or 5 batches over the weekend. Deburring, cleaning & etching (lacquer thinner then dishsoap then AFS acid etch then distilled water) and priming every part did take me quite a bit longer than I'd thought it would. With all the setup it was pretty much two days' work. But now it's done and the AFS primer worked nicely. John Danielson wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "John Danielson" > >Don't take the time to make all those hooks to hang light weight parts >on. Go out and buy some large paper clips. They work great. >I like the chicken wire approach best. >The hanging parts will turn and fly around while you spray them. >While parts can fly off the chicken wire if your not careful they do >seem to stay in place if you do your part. > >John L. Danielson > > > > ________________________________ Message 37 ____________________________________ Time: 02:51:33 PM PST US From: Richard Tasker Subject: Re: RV-List: Brainstorming - priming/drying a lot of parts at once --> RV-List message posted by: Richard Tasker Just a comment. I used the AFS products on my RV9A but I just used the aluminum etch/cleaner and then the primer sealer. I did not wipe the parts with lacquer thinner (or anything else) or wash them with anything besides the etch/cleaner and, while my plane is not yet flying, I have found the primer sealer to be tenacious and rugged as hell. I can dimple the parts after priming and the paint just stays there - no chips or cracks. I have walked all over the cockpit and baggage area while building and working on the panel and wiring and, except for a little dirt, the paint is good as when I first painted it. In other words, the paint does all what they say it does and you really don't have to do anything to the aluminum except wash with their etch/cleaner, rinse, dry and paint with their primer sealer. I suppose if the parts were covered with grease then lacquer thinner and soap might be a good idea, but the aluminum really has nothing more than finger oils, etc. on it when you are ready to wash and prime. Dick Tasker Paul Folbrecht wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: Paul Folbrecht > >I used the chicken-wire-on-the-box method and did prime all the tail >parts in 4 or 5 batches over the weekend. > >Deburring, cleaning & etching (lacquer thinner then dishsoap then AFS >acid etch then distilled water) and priming every part did take me quite >a bit longer than I'd thought it would. With all the setup it was >pretty much two days' work. > >But now it's done and the AFS primer worked nicely. > ________________________________ Message 38 ____________________________________ Time: 03:27:01 PM PST US From: Paul Folbrecht Subject: Re: RV-List: Brainstorming - priming/drying a lot of parts at once --> RV-List message posted by: Paul Folbrecht I figured my cleaning system was probably a bit of overkill but I wanted to be sure I had no problems. Of course, I did make one mistake: I neglected to flute the HS ribs before priming. I don't imagine the primer coat is going to stand up to fluting too well but I could be wrong. Richard Tasker wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: Richard Tasker > >Just a comment. I used the AFS products on my RV9A but I just used the >aluminum etch/cleaner and then the primer sealer. I did not wipe the >parts with lacquer thinner (or anything else) or wash them with anything >besides the etch/cleaner and, while my plane is not yet flying, I have >found the primer sealer to be tenacious and rugged as hell. I can >dimple the parts after priming and the paint just stays there - no chips >or cracks. I have walked all over the cockpit and baggage area while >building and working on the panel and wiring and, except for a little >dirt, the paint is good as when I first painted it. > >In other words, the paint does all what they say it does and you really >don't have to do anything to the aluminum except wash with their >etch/cleaner, rinse, dry and paint with their primer sealer. > >I suppose if the parts were covered with grease then lacquer thinner and >soap might be a good idea, but the aluminum really has nothing more than >finger oils, etc. on it when you are ready to wash and prime. > >Dick Tasker > >Paul Folbrecht wrote: > > > >>--> RV-List message posted by: Paul Folbrecht >> >>I used the chicken-wire-on-the-box method and did prime all the tail >>parts in 4 or 5 batches over the weekend. >> >>Deburring, cleaning & etching (lacquer thinner then dishsoap then AFS >>acid etch then distilled water) and priming every part did take me quite >>a bit longer than I'd thought it would. With all the setup it was >>pretty much two days' work. >> >>But now it's done and the AFS primer worked nicely. >> >> >> > > > > ________________________________ Message 39 ____________________________________ Time: 04:07:35 PM PST US From: Richard Tasker Subject: Re: RV-List: Brainstorming - priming/drying a lot of parts at once --> RV-List message posted by: Richard Tasker Given my experience with this primer, I would bet it will. Dick Tasker Paul Folbrecht wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: Paul Folbrecht > >I figured my cleaning system was probably a bit of overkill but I wanted >to be sure I had no problems. > >Of course, I did make one mistake: I neglected to flute the HS ribs >before priming. I don't imagine the primer coat is going to stand up to >fluting too well but I could be wrong. > ________________________________ Message 40 ____________________________________ Time: 04:33:18 PM PST US From: "Matt Johnson" Subject: Re: RV-List: RV 7 Access Panel (not processed: message from valid local sender) --> RV-List message posted by: "Matt Johnson" There is another RV here in Fresno that has this mod. It is a -6A and seems to work well. I was considering doing the same thing on my - 7A. - Matt -----Original Message----- From: "Oliver Washburn" Subject: Re: RV-List: RV 7 Access Panel > --> RV-List message posted by: "Oliver Washburn" > > > My 6a was built with 4 access panels across the top and has over > 1000hrs > with no problems. I didn't build the plane, so not knowing where > everything > was located they have come in handy a few times. I would SURE put them > in > again > Ollie 6A Central Fl. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Hull, Don" > To: > Subject: RE: RV-List: RV 7 Access Panel > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: "Hull, Don" > > > > I had the same thoughts, Phil. Has anyone ever asked Van's about > this > > mod? > > I think I remember a few years ago, someone asked Van about cutting > an > > access door in the side for access to the baggage compartment, and he > > wasn't > > too keen on it, to put it mildly. Of course, this was a hinged > affair > > which > > wouldn't carry the load like a thicker skin with rivets and screws > would > > be. > > If memory serves me correctly, someone has made this > > baggage-door-in-the-side mod. I'm not interested in that mod because > of > > the > > monocoque design of the fuselage. But the access panels in the top > front > > fuselage, because of their small size and because they would be > secured > > with > > plenty of rivets and screws, seem like a reasonable modification. > > Oh me, are we stirring up another primer war??? > > Don > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com > > [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Phil > Birkelbach > > To: rv-list@matronics.com > > Subject: Re: RV-List: RV 7 Access Panel > > > > > > --> RV-List message posted by: Phil Birkelbach > > > > Just to play a little Devil's advocate. Remember that all the skins > > on this bird carry some load. Consider the plate that you use for > > the recess as a doubler. It needs to carry the load of all the metal > > that you remove for the access cover. I'd go with a thicker piece of > > metal, maybe 0.040 or even 0.062 as the recess plate. And don't > > spare the rivets and screws. > > > > Just some thoughts I'm not trying to stir anything up. > > > > Phil > > > > On Jul 7, 2005, at 15:44, Stan Jones wrote: > > > >> --> RV-List message posted by: "Stan Jones" > >> > >> On my RV 7 Slider I am looking to get better access to some of the > >> four > >> module I need to install > >> under the front deck. AFS Analog module, Lightspeed, etc. > >> I am considering building an access panel in the front deck, over > >> the 7108A > >> centre rib, between > >> the F7107 L and R, about 16 inches wide by 10 inches deep > >> I would recess the panel, secure it with flush screws and > >> nutplates, and add > >> a bit of RTV to > >> keep the weather out. > >> Has anyone tried this before, and how did they go about it ? A > >> picture can > >> replace > >> a thousand words. > >> Stan Jones. > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 41 ____________________________________ Time: 05:23:05 PM PST US From: Paul Parashak Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: lubricating rod end bearings --> RV-List message posted by: Paul Parashak This is the same thing we use all over in the submarine business. http://msds.ogden.disa.mil/msds/owa/web_msds.display?imsdsnr=124584 Essentially it is colloidal graphite suspended in isopropyl alcohol. Regards, Paul On Jul 11, 2005, at 09:04, Nightingale Michael wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: "Nightingale Michael" > > > Old HVAC trick, mix graphite in alcohol (make a very watery mixture). > Use a syringe to squirt mixture into bearing surface, the alcohol > carries in the graphite then it dissolves. > > Michael V. Nightingale > @ DEERE & Co. Computer Center > 400 19th ST > MOLINE, IL. 61265 > > 309-314-6806 cell NightingaleMichaelV@JohnDeere.com > > I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things . . > . > > Antoine de Saint-Exupry > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of linn walters > To: rv-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: lubricating rod end bearings > > --> RV-List message posted by: linn walters > > Why not use graphite??? It's a great lubricant and does not attract > dust and dirt. That's why it's in the lock lubes. Of course, it'll > get > everywere and can make a mess if you use too much .... which is common. > Linn ..... just wondering. > > do not archive > Dale Ensing wrote: > >> --> RV-List message posted by: "Dale Ensing" >> >> Andy, >> A Teflon spray product that I like is ZEP 45 NC made by Zep Mfg >> Atlanta > GA. >> The carrier in the product seems to evaporate cleanly. The Teflon >> itself does not hold or attrach the dust. I would also suggest a moly >> sulfide type product in a clean evaporating carrier. Some of the lock >> lubricants are of this type. The moly sulfide tends to burnish in to >> the metal surface leaving a longer lasting lube than teflon. Note: >> Many > >> of the lock lubes contain graphite which would not be my first choice. >> Dale Ensing >> >> >> >> > > > -- > > ________________________________ Message 42 ____________________________________ Time: 05:25:11 PM PST US From: "Martin Hone" Subject: RV-List: Re: lubricating rod end bearings --> RV-List message posted by: "Martin Hone" Andy, The products I have been using include - Slick 50 Teflon spray, Wurth "Bike Line' Dry lubricant with Teflon, and Maxima Chain wax (available from Motorcycle shops - this dries into a waxy surface that won't attract dust) I am sure there are plenty more out there. Cheers Martin in Oz ________________________________ Message 43 ____________________________________ Time: 05:33:14 PM PST US From: "Alex Peterson" Subject: RE: RV-List: Airshow tragedy --> RV-List message posted by: "Alex Peterson" In case some of you aren't aware, Bobby Younkin was Jim Younkin's son. Jim is the co-founder of TruTrak Flight Systems, the experimental autopilot company. You might want to keep this in mind if you contact the firm soon. Alex Peterson RV6A N66AP 635 hours Maple Grove, MN Do not archive ________________________________ Message 44 ____________________________________ Time: 07:21:08 PM PST US From: PSILeD@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: Kitlog Pro v2.0 Answers --> RV-List message posted by: PSILeD@aol.com Paul, I changed to the latest version and downloaded 2.0. Received an error message. I reported the message and was asked for my version of Windows. It is Windows ME. Is this not compatible with 2.0? Thanks, Paul LeDoux ________________________________ Message 45 ____________________________________ Time: 08:29:46 PM PST US From: "Jerry Grimmonpre" Subject: Re: RV-List: Brainstorming - priming/drying a lot of parts at once --> RV-List message posted by: "Jerry Grimmonpre" Many thanks to Dick Tasker for comments about AFS primer ... Is there a link or address for AFS stuff? I'm nearing the build stage with shop about complete. With regards ... thanks, Jerry Grimmonpre 7A do not archive ________________________________ Message 46 ____________________________________ Time: 08:58:36 PM PST US From: "DEAN PSIROPOULOS" Subject: RV-List: Glueing windscreen. --> RV-List message posted by: "DEAN PSIROPOULOS" You folks who are gluing on your canopies, can you tell me where you're getting your Sikaflex in small tube lots? I called the U.S. distributor of the stuff and they pointed me to a contractor in Tampa (Florida) but he only carries one type. If I want the 252 or 255 adhesive I'd have to buy a whole case of the stuff. At this point I've already drilled the sliding portion for mechanical fastening but am considering gluing the base of the windscreen to the forward top skin. Seems like an easier and less messy way to attach the windscreen there (as opposed to the layers of fiber-glassing and filling and sanding). Any thoughts on this idea and where I might get a couple tubes of the Sikaflex? Thanks. Dean Psiropoulos RV-6A N197DM Getting soooooo close ________________________________ Message 47 ____________________________________ Time: 09:09:51 PM PST US From: "Richard E. Tasker" Subject: Re: RV-List: Brainstorming - priming/drying a lot of parts at once --> RV-List message posted by: "Richard E. Tasker" The web site for Aircraft Finishing Systems is http://www.aircraftfinishing.com/ It is a little hard to navigate but it is all there - information, prices, testimonials, colors, etc., etc. I have no connection with them (except that I am a satisfied user). Dick Tasker Jerry Grimmonpre wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "Jerry Grimmonpre" > >Many thanks to Dick Tasker for comments about AFS primer ... > >Is there a link or address for AFS stuff? I'm nearing the build stage with >shop about complete. >With regards ... thanks, > >Jerry Grimmonpre >7A > ---- Please Note: No trees were destroyed in the sending of this message. We do concede, however, that a significant number of electrons may have been temporarily inconvenienced. ---- ________________________________ Message 48 ____________________________________ Time: 09:12:15 PM PST US From: Jerry Springer Subject: Re: RV-List: Brainstorming - priming/drying a lot of parts at once --> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer Jerry Grimmonpre wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "Jerry Grimmonpre" > >Many thanks to Dick Tasker for comments about AFS primer ... > >Is there a link or address for AFS stuff? I'm nearing the build stage with >shop about complete. >With regards ... thanks, > >Jerry Grimmonpre >7A >do not archive > > > http://www.aircraftfinishing.com/metal-aircraft.htm I typed "AFS primer" into a search engine and came up with all kinds of links. :) Jerry do not archive ________________________________ Message 49 ____________________________________ Time: 10:29:44 PM PST US From: "Don Hall" Subject: RE: RV-List: Brainstorming - priming/drying a lot of parts at once --> RV-List message posted by: "Don Hall" I did my tail in 3 primer sessions, weeks apart as stuff ready for final riveting piled up on the shelves. Along the way, I considered the do-it-all-at-once approach. One knock on that approach is for those who do the full alumaprep-scrub-alodine-prime cycle - that's a lot of freaking scrubbing! As we say down south, you will be slap-wo-out. I can guarantee you that by the end of that day, you'll be wondering if smaller batches is better. Another advantage for mere mortals with smaller batches is that it is easier to unravel mysteries in forgetting to re-label part numbers. Don't ask me how I know... -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul Folbrecht Subject: RV-List: Brainstorming - priming/drying a lot of parts at once --> RV-List message posted by: Paul Folbrecht I would like to prime all my empennege parts in one session (shooting AFS primer) for efficiency. Planning on doing this on Sat. Been thinking about various ways to hang/set the parts to dry.. compliction is that some parts can be easily hung from a wire and some can't. Would welcome any ideas from those that have done this. I have plenty of space. ________________________________ Message 50 ____________________________________ Time: 10:29:44 PM PST US From: gert Subject: Re: RV-List: Glueing windscreen. --> RV-List message posted by: gert Hi Dean Most places I called would only sell a case of 12 10-ounce tubes of the 295UV, ......Jamestown Distributors @ 800-423-0030 will sell you individually, pricing: about 12 for a tube of 295UV black or white, 31 for a pint of 209 and 11 for a pint of 226. So, that's what I ordered, tube o' black&white, 226 and 209. One could say I am now committed ;-) DEAN PSIROPOULOS wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "DEAN PSIROPOULOS" > >You folks who are gluing on your canopies, can you tell me where you're >getting your Sikaflex in small tube lots? I called the U.S. distributor of >the stuff and they pointed me to a contractor in Tampa (Florida) but he only >carries one type. If I want the 252 or 255 adhesive I'd have to buy a whole >case of the stuff. At this point I've already drilled the sliding portion >for mechanical fastening but am considering gluing the base of the >windscreen to the forward top skin. Seems like an easier and less messy way >to attach the windscreen there (as opposed to the layers of fiber-glassing >and filling and sanding). Any thoughts on this idea and where I might get a >couple tubes of the Sikaflex? Thanks. > >Dean Psiropoulos >RV-6A N197DM >Getting soooooo close > > > > -- is subject to a download and archival fee in the amount of $500 ________________________________ Message 51 ____________________________________ Time: 11:05:59 PM PST US From: Mickey Coggins Subject: Re: RV-List: Glueing windscreen. --> RV-List message posted by: Mickey Coggins Hi Dean, I got mine at Jamestown Distributors: http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/ I'm not sure if using glue will eliminate the need for fiberglass and sanding, but I have not yet done my windscreen. Mickey DEAN PSIROPOULOS wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: "DEAN PSIROPOULOS" > > You folks who are gluing on your canopies, can you tell me where you're > getting your Sikaflex in small tube lots? I called the U.S. distributor of > the stuff and they pointed me to a contractor in Tampa (Florida) but he only > carries one type. If I want the 252 or 255 adhesive I'd have to buy a whole > case of the stuff. At this point I've already drilled the sliding portion > for mechanical fastening but am considering gluing the base of the > windscreen to the forward top skin. Seems like an easier and less messy way > to attach the windscreen there (as opposed to the layers of fiber-glassing > and filling and sanding). Any thoughts on this idea and where I might get a > couple tubes of the Sikaflex? Thanks. > > Dean Psiropoulos > RV-6A N197DM > Getting soooooo close > -- Mickey Coggins http://www.rv8.ch/ #82007 finishing