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1. 06:29 AM - Katrina avoidance (Charlie England)
2. 07:59 AM - Re: Garmin GPS III pilot problem (Rob Prior (rv7))
3. 08:13 AM - Re: Katrina avoidance (Ron Lee)
4. 09:29 AM - Sliding canopy question (Travis Hamblen)
5. 10:53 AM - My experience with SafeAir and Trio (sportav8r@aol.com)
6. 11:22 AM - Re: Sliding canopy question (Kyle Boatright)
7. 04:45 PM - Looking for a RV6/Baker and Stewart e-mail address (rv6fly)
8. 06:39 PM - Re: Sliding canopy question (Jeff Dowling)
9. 10:42 PM - Re: Sliding canopy question (mark phipps)
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"rv7-list@matronics.com" <rv7-list@matronics.com>
| Subject: | Katrina avoidance |
--> RV-List message posted by: Charlie England <ceengland@bellsouth.net>
In the past, we've sheltered a few planes from the Gulf coast when they
have been relocated to avoid hurricanes.
Given the building strength of this storm, if anyone needs a place for
self & family we have 2 spare bedrooms & lots of floor space. We are in
Jackson MS & will likely get some wind but we'll be free of flooding.
(Some hangar space, as well.)
I'm confident that our neighbors would be willing to help, as well.
Charlie
601.879.9596
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| Subject: | Re: Garmin GPS III pilot problem |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Rob Prior (rv7)" <rv7@b4.ca>
On 21:51:03 2005-08-27 Bobby Hester <bhester@hopkinsville.net> wrote:
> I've got a Garmin GPS III pilot that has decided to stop receiving
> satellite signals. Anybody got any idea what could be wrong or tricks
> to try?
If you remove your antenna frequently, say to connect it to an external
antenna when you use it in the airplane, you may have worn out the
connector either on the unit or in the antenna itself.
I took the unit's antenna apart once, after dropping it, it's a remarkably
fragile unit inside. In my case I had only cracked the case, and it was
easy to fix with some crazy glue. But I could see how it would be easy to
twist the connector and break the connection.
-Rob
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| Subject: | Re: Katrina avoidance |
--> RV-List message posted by: Ron Lee <ronlee@pcisys.net>
I just saw that Katrina is a Category 5 hurricane. That is one to
to avoid at all costs. For those who are new to the area it hits and
have never been through a hurricane, I went through a low Cat 3 in
Houston and would not do that again.
Ron Lee
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| Subject: | Sliding canopy question |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Travis Hamblen" <TravisHamblen@cox.net>
I have my sliding canopy all done now, but do not like the way the aft part
of the canopy bows away from the fuselage. I am seeing about 1" - 1.5" of
bowing between the aft part (where the side skirt and aft skirt are joined
together) and the fuselage. It was a GREAT fit before the aft skirts were
riveted on, but then the tension that the aft skirt put on the canopy sides
caused this bowing. I was thinking of using some straps to try to SLOWLY
bend the aft part of the canopy inward about 1.5" on each side of the aft
only part of the canopy. I live in Las Vegas and it is VERY hot this time
of year so I don't think I have to worry much about the Plexiglas being
cold. I was thinking that I could slowly (over a day or so) add more
tension to some ratcheting type straps wrapped around the aft part of the
canopy. I wondered if anyone has tried this in the past and had any
success. Also considering trying to just bend the side skirts inward a
little, but then there will be a little more of a gap created in the aft
skirt? Any advice is much appreciated.
Travis
RV-7A
Finishing the finishing kit
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| Subject: | My experience with SafeAir and Trio |
--> RV-List message posted by: sportav8r@aol.com
I want to give everyone an update on my experience with these two fine companies.
I purchased my installation kit and wiring harness for the Trio EZ-Pilot from
Tony at SafeAir1.com. He took great pains to make sure everything was in
my hands and right before he would even accept my money. An outside vendor makes
many components of the install kit for him, and there were in fact a few issues,
but all were settled with amazing speed and at no expenxse to me. Tony
seems very interested in getting feedback from the field on these products, and
making whatever refinements are necessary to assure a quality product. The
install kit worked well and was fully worth the $129 in time and labor saved,
considering I am a bit rusty in my construcyion skills and my scrap box is not
well-stocked with odds and ends and hardware. Ditto for the SteinAir wiring
harness, which I was going to fab myself, but Tony threw in at a considerable
discount to compensate for the snags we hit earlier
in the process. Mechanically, I can say there were no glitches with the installation
process. Allow yourself about 4 relaxed hours to do the wingtip servo
installation by yourself, plus or minus disorganization, interruptions, misplaced
tools, etc. :-)
For their part, Trio makes an outstanding product. I did have some issues at first
with servo oscillation on the ground and with an unexplained loss of settings
and later of GPS signal while test-flying, but Trio overnighted me a new
control head, thinking there might be a loose EPROM or something, and it's been
"digital perfection" ever since. I'm stlll learning all this little box is
capable of, as I am new to autopilots in general and also using a new and unfamiliar
GPS to guide it, but so far I am amazed at what it will do. "Coolest"
money I ever spent on the RV, and an investment I think will be well worth it
in safety and comfort when fooling with charts in the cockpit, flying formation
(kidding ;-) and cross-country, along with the emergency vertigo-proof escape
feature if I should foolishly blunder into IMC. I also plan an instrument rating
one day, and hope this box will make my RV into at least a marginally suitable
platform for single-pilot IFR. I have no hesi
tation about adding a Trio Altitude Hold by year's-end, when the budget allows.
This looks to be dependable avionics from another company dedicated to excellence
in customer care.
No pecuniary interest in either company; just a satisfied customer reporting from
the field. If I can install this stuff and get it running, you can, too.
-Stormy
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| Subject: | Re: Sliding canopy question |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Kyle Boatright" <kboatright1@comcast.net>
Are you trying to re-shape the plexiglass, the canopy frame, or the skirts?
I don't think you have a snowball's chance in Las Vegas of re-shaping the
plexiglass (or the frame) with straps at this point. You'll either end up
wasting your time or breaking something expensive. If you're trying to
re-shape the skirts, why not either re-make them, or borrow a
stretcher/shrinker to fix the problem.
KB
----- Original Message -----
From: "Travis Hamblen" <TravisHamblen@cox.net>
Subject: RV-List: Sliding canopy question
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Travis Hamblen" <TravisHamblen@cox.net>
>
> I have my sliding canopy all done now, but do not like the way the aft
> part
> of the canopy bows away from the fuselage. I am seeing about 1" - 1.5" of
> bowing between the aft part (where the side skirt and aft skirt are joined
> together) and the fuselage. It was a GREAT fit before the aft skirts were
> riveted on, but then the tension that the aft skirt put on the canopy
> sides
> caused this bowing. I was thinking of using some straps to try to SLOWLY
> bend the aft part of the canopy inward about 1.5" on each side of the aft
> only part of the canopy. I live in Las Vegas and it is VERY hot this time
> of year so I don't think I have to worry much about the Plexiglas being
> cold. I was thinking that I could slowly (over a day or so) add more
> tension to some ratcheting type straps wrapped around the aft part of the
> canopy. I wondered if anyone has tried this in the past and had any
> success. Also considering trying to just bend the side skirts inward a
> little, but then there will be a little more of a gap created in the aft
> skirt? Any advice is much appreciated.
>
> Travis
> RV-7A
> Finishing the finishing kit
>
> --
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Looking for a RV6/Baker and Stewart e-mail address |
--> RV-List message posted by: rv6fly <rv6fly@bresnan.net>
If anyone knows the e-mail addy and/or phone number for Jim Baker,
Goodland, KS or John Stewart, Burlington, CO would you please send them
to me at: rv6fly@bresnan.net.
Also, if anyone knows of a well built RV6, please respond to the same
e-mail address.
Thanks, Bob Skinner
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| Subject: | Re: Sliding canopy question |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Jeff Dowling" <shempdowling2@earthlink.net>
I tried bending the frame with the canopy on in the bright sun and it didnt
do a thing. I would remake the aft skirts (something I still have to do)
Shemp/Jeff Dowling
RV-6A, N915JD
235 hours
Chicago/Louisville
----- Original Message -----
From: "Travis Hamblen" <TravisHamblen@cox.net>
Subject: RV-List: Sliding canopy question
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Travis Hamblen" <TravisHamblen@cox.net>
>
> I have my sliding canopy all done now, but do not like the way the aft
> part
> of the canopy bows away from the fuselage. I am seeing about 1" - 1.5" of
> bowing between the aft part (where the side skirt and aft skirt are joined
> together) and the fuselage. It was a GREAT fit before the aft skirts were
> riveted on, but then the tension that the aft skirt put on the canopy
> sides
> caused this bowing. I was thinking of using some straps to try to SLOWLY
> bend the aft part of the canopy inward about 1.5" on each side of the aft
> only part of the canopy. I live in Las Vegas and it is VERY hot this time
> of year so I don't think I have to worry much about the Plexiglas being
> cold. I was thinking that I could slowly (over a day or so) add more
> tension to some ratcheting type straps wrapped around the aft part of the
> canopy. I wondered if anyone has tried this in the past and had any
> success. Also considering trying to just bend the side skirts inward a
> little, but then there will be a little more of a gap created in the aft
> skirt? Any advice is much appreciated.
>
> Travis
> RV-7A
> Finishing the finishing kit
>
> --
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Sliding canopy question |
--> RV-List message posted by: mark phipps <skydive80020@yahoo.com>
Here is what I did and it worked great. Take the aft skirts off and get a piece
of stove pipe from your local plumbing outlet. Then take your aft skirts and
roll gently the bottom 10 inches or so around the stove pipe. This will put enough
set into the aft skirts that they will actually pull the side skirts into
the fuselage. I ended up with less than 1/16th from the fuselage with this method,
and started out about where you are.
Mark Phipps, N242RP,, Flying RV6A
Jeff Dowling <shempdowling2@earthlink.net> wrote:
--> RV-List message posted by: "Jeff Dowling"
I tried bending the frame with the canopy on in the bright sun and it didnt
do a thing. I would remake the aft skirts (something I still have to do)
Shemp/Jeff Dowling
RV-6A, N915JD
235 hours
Chicago/Louisville
----- Original Message -----
From: "Travis Hamblen"
Subject: RV-List: Sliding canopy question
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Travis Hamblen"
>
> I have my sliding canopy all done now, but do not like the way the aft
> part
> of the canopy bows away from the fuselage. I am seeing about 1" - 1.5" of
> bowing between the aft part (where the side skirt and aft skirt are joined
> together) and the fuselage. It was a GREAT fit before the aft skirts were
> riveted on, but then the tension that the aft skirt put on the canopy
> sides
> caused this bowing. I was thinking of using some straps to try to SLOWLY
> bend the aft part of the canopy inward about 1.5" on each side of the aft
> only part of the canopy. I live in Las Vegas and it is VERY hot this time
> of year so I don't think I have to worry much about the Plexiglas being
> cold. I was thinking that I could slowly (over a day or so) add more
> tension to some ratcheting type straps wrapped around the aft part of the
> canopy. I wondered if anyone has tried this in the past and had any
> success. Also considering trying to just bend the side skirts inward a
> little, but then there will be a little more of a gap created in the aft
> skirt? Any advice is much appreciated.
>
> Travis
> RV-7A
> Finishing the finishing kit
>
> --
>
>
>
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