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1. 03:06 AM - Re: Cowl Louver/Enlarged exhaust cutout area pic (JOHN STARN)
2. 03:55 AM - Re: Tire Rotation (alan@reichertech.com)
3. 04:11 AM - Re: Elevator misalignment (Kevin Horton)
4. 04:27 AM - Re: Fuel Flow Anomaly (Dean Pichon)
5. 04:43 AM - Re: Fuel Flow Anomoly (Bob)
6. 05:18 AM - Re: Vertical card compass (Bobby Hester)
7. 05:27 AM - Vision Micro System VM1000 template (RGray67968@aol.com)
8. 05:28 AM - Re: Re: Fuel Flow Anomaly (John Furey)
9. 07:26 AM - Re: Vision Micro System VM1000 template (Steve Struyk)
10. 07:52 AM - Re: Elevator misalignment (Dan Checkoway)
11. 08:04 AM - Re: Re: Fuel Flow Anomaly (Mike Robertson)
12. 09:22 AM - Re: Elevator misalignment (luckymacy@comcast.net (lucky))
13. 11:38 AM - Re: Land Of Enchantment RV Fly-In October 15-17, 2005 (Gary Gunn)
14. 11:53 AM - Re: (linn walters)
15. 01:46 PM - Re: Elevator misalignment (DAVID REEL)
16. 02:40 PM - RV Forum in NY KFZY Sept 9-10 & 11 (rv6160hp@aol.com)
17. 06:48 PM - Re: Battery charge (Ron Lee)
18. 06:49 PM - GNS 430 RS232 output (Ron Lee)
19. 07:57 PM - How long for Pro Seal (mark phipps)
20. 08:37 PM - Re: Need a Sender Float (Vanremog@aol.com)
21. 09:43 PM - Re: GNS 430 RS232 output (DOUGPFLYRV@aol.com)
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| Subject: | Re: Cowl Louver/Enlarged exhaust cutout area pic |
--> RV-List message posted by: "JOHN STARN" <jhstarn@verizon.net>
Where is "locally". Grandson needs to replace louver panels on his '64 VW
transporter truck. Do you know how to contact hotrod guy ?? THANKS.........
KABONG Do Not Archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Lee" <ronlee@pcisys.net>
Subject: RV-List: Cowl Louver/Enlarged exhaust cutout area pic
> --> RV-List message posted by: Ron Lee <ronlee@pcisys.net>
>
> The louvers were made locally by a hotrod guy (like louvers on the
> hoods of some cars).
>
> http://home.pcisys.net/~ronlee/RV6A/Cowl_Louver_Small.jpg
>
> Ron Lee
>
> PS, manly blue isn't it !
>
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| Subject: | Re: Tire Rotation |
--> RV-List message posted by: alan@reichertech.com
> --> RV-List message posted by: Fiveonepw@aol.com
<...>
> Yah, it took some head-scratchin' but I already figgered that one out- the
> left is worn much more than the right, so rather than take both wheels
> off, tear
> 'em apart & re-assemble, I just wanted to flip the tire on the left side
> and was mostly curious if reversing the rotation of a tire could
> cause any problems...
If direction of rotation concerns you, then take note of current rotation
direction of each tire, pull them off the rims and put them on the
opposite side with the same orientation. That will keep rotational
direction the same and put the better tread area of the tire on the ground
(unless your tires are wearing in the absolute center of the tread, in
which case this just becomes an exercise in tire changing ;-). Dan C.
showed a picture previously about putting the axles on a temporary stand
while you do wheel/brake work.
--
Alan Reichert
Priv, Inst, SEL
RV-8 N927AR (reserved)
Final Assembly of Horizontal/Vertical Stabilizers
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| Subject: | Re: Elevator misalignment |
--> RV-List message posted by: Kevin Horton <khorton01@rogers.com>
On 9 Sep 2005, at 01:05, Rob Prior (rv7) wrote:
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Rob Prior (rv7)" <rv7@b4.ca>
>
> On 13:17:42 2005-09-08 Kevin Horton <khorton01@rogers.com> wrote:
>
>> The elevator misalignment won't cause a handling, performance or
>> structural problem. It might be a cosmetic problem, but that is for
>> you to judge.
>>
>
> How much additional drag will it cause though? :)
>
I'm not sure how to calculate an estimated drag loss without delving
into my old textbooks. But I'm sure it would be small enough that
you wouldn't be able to measure it via a flight test. If this is the
biggest flaw in this RV when it is done it'll be an award winner :)
Kevin Horton RV-8 (finishing kit)
Ottawa, Canada
http://www.kilohotel.com/rv8
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| Subject: | Fuel Flow Anomaly |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Dean Pichon" <deanpichon@msn.com>
Someone has already mentioned the fuel flow transducer, but I will mention
it again as I had a problem similar to what you describe that turned out to
be related to the transducer. During installation of the (EI) fuel flow
computer, I installed the transducer without following the (explicit)
instructions regarding its orientation. After 40+ hours of inconsistent
readings, I built a small bracket to mount the transducer level when my -4
is in level flight. Since then and for the past 300+ hours the system has
worked flawlessly. EI explained to me that proper orientation of the
transducer is critical for proper function.
Good luck,
Dean Pichon
RV-4
Bolton, MA
----Original Message Follows----
From: "Duane Bentley" <dbentley@fuse.net>
Subject: RV-List: Fuel Flow Anomoly
--> RV-List message posted by: "Duane Bentley" <dbentley@fuse.net>
I have an RV6 with 140 hrs, powered by an 0-360 with Airflow Perf. Fuel
injection. Flying back on a 2 hr x-country the other day, at 8500 ft, I
noticed fuel flow fluctuations bigger than normal. Normal is 0.1 gph
max, but usually no movement. It was oscillating 0.5 max to min (9.6 -
10.1). MP was also moving about 0.4 psi, and occasionally the RPM by
about 10 . No change when the electric pump was turned on. No change
when switching tanks.
I took the plane back up a couple days later, same response after
pulling the throttle back to cruise and leaning the mixture at 8500 ft.
I called Don Rivera at AFP, and he is a little stumped and recommended
more testing. Further flight test shows no fluctuation during take off
and climb out; same when throttling back for descent and landing - no
fluctuation. I repeated the same test today at 3100, 4500, 6500, 8500,
and 10500 ft. The problem still exists, but slightly less than before,
fuel flow .2 - .3 gph movement, MP about .3 psi delta. Perhaps a little
higher fluctuation at higher altitudes than lower. I asked Don if I
needed a new mechanical pump. He said that he thought that with no
change in the response when turning off the electric pump, it was
unlikely. He said the aux. pump fuel pressure should "push the
diaphragm aside" and pump directly to the fuel servo, when actuated. I
read 24-25 psi from the VM1000 at cruise altitude with the electric pump
on, 20 with it off, with an occasional momentary drop to 18 -19. He
thinks the fuel pressure transducer calibration is a little off, since
his electrical pump should put out 26 to 28 psi.
I pulled the AFP fuel filters (2) tonight and found them both clean, as
they were when I did the annual about 50 hours ago. I'll pull the
injectors Saturday, but don't expect to find anything new there. I
pumped fuel through the tanks, through the fuel valve and electric pump
and out through the firewall. No air bubbles other than when switching
through "OFF" between left and right tanks. I haven't checked the fuel
tank vents, but they seem to bleed fuel easily when the tank is full and
the fuel heats up with the plane in the hangar. The mechanical pump is
vented, no change here.
The only change made to the engine in the last month is the addition of
an air / oil separator instead of dumping over the exhaust pipe and
oiling the bottom of the plane. Can't see that this would affect the
fuel flow.
Any suggestions?
Duane Bentley
N 515DB
West Chester, OH
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Flow Anomoly |
--> RV-List message posted by: Bob <panamared3@brier.net>
I had a similar problem, but with fuel pressure fluctuations. Fuel
pressures went from 25 psi on take off full power to 6 psi at cruise. I
had the AFP fuel filter screen in the fuel filter installed backwards after
an annual conditional inspection. Reversed the screen, all OK.
Bob
RV6 NightFighter
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| Subject: | Re: Vertical card compass |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Bobby Hester" <bhester@hopkinsville.net>
Those are all panel mounts. If you want to mount it another way you
purchase that mount seperatly.
-------
Surfing the web from Hopkinsville, KY
RV7A web site: http://www.geocities.com/hester-hoptown/RVSite
On Thu, 8 Sep 2005, William Gill wrote...
>--> RV-List message posted by: "William Gill" <wgill10@comcast.net>
>
>Hello All,
>
>I=92m looking for a source for a panel mount 2 =BC=94 vertical card
compass.
>I=92ve scoured Spruce, Chief and others and have not found =93panel
mount=94
>in their description. Also, I=92d be interested in hearing about the
>accuracy/reliability from those that have a vertical card compass.
>
>Best regards,
>
>Bill
>
>
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| Subject: | Vision Micro System VM1000 template |
--> RV-List message posted by: RGray67968@aol.com
Anyone have or know where I can download a template for the instrument panel
cut out for the Vision Micro System VM1000???
I need it 'right now' or I'll have to make my own :
(.
_http://www.visionmicrosystems.com/_ (http://www.visionmicrosystems.com/)
Thanks in advance.
Rick Gray in Ohio at the Buffalo Farm - RV6 Sold, Finishing RV8 & F1 Rocket
under construction.
Please archive this so we can find it later!!
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| Subject: | RE: Fuel Flow Anomaly |
--> RV-List message posted by: "John Furey" <john@fureychrysler.com>
For less than $100 you can buy a tiny remote camera that sends it's signal
back to your camcorder. They work great and can be duct taped anywhere to
check for vibrations, etc.
John
RV6A
F1 Rocket in the oven
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| Subject: | Re: Vision Micro System VM1000 template |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Steve Struyk" <rv8striker@hotmail.com>
Rick,
Mine came with the unit from Vision Microsystems and it's made of metal.
It's up to you, but I'd wait for the metal one (I'm sure they will send you
one) rather than trying to work off a paper template.
If you get your hands on the metal template, you might consider using a
router with a straight, flush cutting (roller guide) bit. I did mine that
way and it works great. The set up is critical but once done it's a snap.
Basically it was is sheet of 3/4 MDF with the template attached to the
bottom and the panel attached to the top. I cut a hole in the MDF slightly
larger than the inside edge of template, but not so large that I could not
mount the template with screws to the bottom of the MDF. I cut, within a 1/4
inch or so, the opening in the panel then screwed the panel, using the
pre-punched holes, to the top of the MDF directly over and exactly where you
want the VM1000 to be. That's the critical part. Once set up, use the router
to follow the metal template around the edge removing the last 1/4 inch of
material.
If you like I can send you some pictures of the jig I built to make the
cut.
One more thing. Today is Friday. If I recall correctly, Vision Micro Systems
is closed on Fridays. It's always something!
Hope this helps.
Steve Struyk
St. Charles, MO
RV-8, N842S
Almost there
----- Original Message -----
From: <RGray67968@aol.com>
Subject: RV-List: Vision Micro System VM1000 template
> --> RV-List message posted by: RGray67968@aol.com
>
> Anyone have or know where I can download a template for the instrument
> panel
> cut out for the Vision Micro System VM1000???
>
> I need it 'right now' or I'll have to make my own :
> (.
>
> _http://www.visionmicrosystems.com/_ (http://www.visionmicrosystems.com/)
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Rick Gray in Ohio at the Buffalo Farm - RV6 Sold, Finishing RV8 & F1
> Rocket
> under construction.
>
> Please archive this so we can find it later!!
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Elevator misalignment |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
> I'm not sure how to calculate an estimated drag loss without delving
> into my old textbooks. But I'm sure it would be small enough that
> you wouldn't be able to measure it via a flight test. If this is the
> biggest flaw in this RV when it is done it'll be an award winner :)
1 degree is about 1/4" deflection with a 15" chord elevator (my elevators
are about 15" from the hinge at the longest point).
Move your elevators 1 degree in flight at 150+ mph indicated. Think you'll
feel a difference? AhhhhhYUP!
I'm no engineer, but there will be more drag. Since the fix is so easy, why
not strive for perfection? Everyone else who tells you not to bother just
wants you to be slower than them. ;-)
DO NOT ARCHIVE
)_( Dan
RV-7 N714D
http://www.rvproject.com
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| Subject: | RE: Fuel Flow Anomaly |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Mike Robertson" <mrobert569@hotmail.com>
On this note I would possibly concur. We also had problems with the flapper
door on our engine with the AFP fuel injection. It didn't show up until
well after the 100 hour mark on our RV-9A.n We found it during the first
yearly condition inspection. It seems that the air box mounting donut that
AFP provides couses a lower pressure area inside the air box right over the
flapper door and was causing it to come open above a certain RPM. To test
it we "glued" the door shut with some RTV, soemthing that could be scrapped
off pretty easily. The very next takeoff I got almost another .5 inches MP,
a better fuel flow and lower CHTs. One of these days I am just going to
order a new air box and get rid of the flapper door entirely.
Again, this problem is only if you are using the AirFlow Performance fuel
injection and Van's airbox.
Mike Robertson
RV-8A, RV6A, RV-9A
>From: "Marty" <martorious@earthlink.net>
>Reply-To: rv-list@matronics.com
>To: <rv-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: RE: RV-List: RE: Fuel Flow Anomaly
>Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 23:21:52 -0500
>
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Marty" <martorious@earthlink.net>
>
> >Again, why only at cruise with mixture reduction? By the way, I did
> >have those magnets drop off the FAB Box flapper door about a month
> >ago.
> >(Not a great retention design). I got some new ones and glassed them
> >in
> >place, so the door isn't flapping for sure.
> >
>
>
>Don't be so quick here. Perhaps the door is flapping, that could be
>the cause. Now stay with me here. Perhaps at cruise you're drawing
>just enough of a vacuum to overpower the magnet (if you just glassed
>it in, perhaps the glass is thick enough to have lessened the hold of
>the magnet?) When the door opens the vacuum is relieved enough the
>magnet catches and closes the door, thus the fluctuation. Why only at
>cruise? Perhaps the particular cruise setting you use is on the edge
>of the magnets performance envelope. At higher settings the MP is
>such that the bypass door stays open, thus no fluctuations, and just
>the opposite at lower throttle settings, i.e. the door stays closed.
>
>Like others, I'm just shooting ideas into the dark! If you find a way
>to test this, let us know the outcome.
>
>
>Marty in Indiana
>RV-8A Preview plans in Hand
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Elevator misalignment |
--> RV-List message posted by: luckymacy@comcast.net (lucky)
Laugh if you want to but my experience with large remote control airplanes is that
when one of the elevators is off a bit or even not even moving at all (ie,
servo no longer driving one of the split elevators), it could be hard to tell
as long as the other elevator half had enough throw to give you the pitch you
needed. I have been and I've seen others surprised to learn after landing that
one of the elevators isn't moving anymore. It usually just results in a "huh,
wonder when that happened..,"
So my anectodal evidence is that it won't be the end of the world by a long shot.
That's kind of the opposite experience to where you lost an aileron because that
was usually very easy to tell but also not usually the end of the world either.
Lucky
-------------- Original message --------------
> --> RV-List message posted by: Kevin Horton
>
> On 9 Sep 2005, at 01:05, Rob Prior (rv7) wrote:
>
> > --> RV-List message posted by: "Rob Prior (rv7)"
> >
> > On 13:17:42 2005-09-08 Kevin Horton wrote:
> >
> >> The elevator misalignment won't cause a handling, performance or
> >> structural problem. It might be a cosmetic problem, but that is for
> >> you to judge.
> >>
> >
> > How much additional drag will it cause though? :)
> >
>
> I'm not sure how to calculate an estimated drag loss without delving
> into my old textbooks. But I'm sure it would be small enough that
> you wouldn't be able to measure it via a flight test. If this is the
> biggest flaw in this RV when it is done it'll be an award winner :)
>
>
> Kevin Horton RV-8 (finishing kit)
> Ottawa, Canada
> http://www.kilohotel.com/rv8
>
>
>
>
>
>
Laugh if you want to but my experience with large remote control airplanes is that
when one of the elevators is off a bitor even not even moving at all (ie,
servo no longer driving one ofthe split elevators), it could be hard to tell as
long as the other elevator half had enough throw to give you the pitch you needed.
I have been and I've seen others surprised to learn after landing that
one of the elevators isn't moving anymore. It usually just results in a "huh,
wonder when that happened..,"
So my anectodal evidence is that it won't be the end of the world by a long shot.
That's kind of the opposite experience to where you lost an aileron because that
was usually very easy to tell but also not usually the end of the world either.
Lucky
-------------- Original message --------------
-- RV-List message posted by: Kevin Horton <KHORTON01@ROGERS.COM>
On 9 Sep 2005, at 01:05, Rob Prior (rv7) wrote:
-- RV-List message posted by: "Rob Prior (rv7)" <RV7@B4.CA>
On 13:17:42 2005-09-08 Kevin Horton <KHORTON01@ROGERS.COM>wrote:
The elevator misalignment won't cause a handling, performance or
structural problem. It might be a cosmetic problem, but that is for
you to judge.
How much additional drag will it cause though? :)
I'm not sure how to calculate an estimated drag loss without delving
into my old textbooks. But I'm sure it would be small enough that
you wouldn't be able to measure
it via a flight test. If this is the
biggest flaw in this RV when it is done it'll be an award winner :)
Kevin Horton RV-8 (finishing kit)
Ottawa, Canada
http://www.kilohotel.com/rv8
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| Subject: | Re: Land Of Enchantment RV Fly-In October 15-17, 2005 |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Gary Gunn" <ggunn@qwest.net>
Not many will show if the all the raffle items are elsewhere.
Gary Gunn
RV-6
jacklockamy wrote:
>--> RV-List message posted by: "jacklockamy" <jacklockamy@verizon.net>
>
>Adventure Aviation FBO at Las Cruces, NM is sponsoring the "Land of Enchantment
>RV Fly-In" October 15-17. They have advertised the event in the
>Experimental Aircraft Technology magazine and locally....
>
>Not sure what the 'beef' was with the previous RV Fly-In at LOE Las Cruces
>or the organizers, but Jo and Doug at Adventure Aviation will be hosting an RV
Fly-In
>the same weekend as the RV Fly-In at Santa Teresa. I spoke at length with
>Jo about the event and all I can say is there are always two sides to the
>story and the previous event organizers may have been wearing their ego's on
>their sleeves.... Jo explained they couldn't get the already prepared food
>out of the kitchen fast enough for "Red" and they (Adventure Aviation)
>bought SIX kegs of beer for the event out of their own pockets for all that
>showed up. According to Jo, the organizers preferred cups from the
>restaurant stock rather than using the beer cups that Budweiser supplied
>with the six kegs of beer. Just relaying info as I was told.
>
>I was actually at the LOE 2004 Fly-In. I was in Alamogordo, NM on business
>and drove over to check out the planes and event. I was impressed by the
>organization and number of folks that showed up. Jo's son Clint had
>installed extra tiedowns for the event and there was plenty of parking (on
>pavement) for all the planes that showed up. I bought a ticket to the
>buffet dinner on Saturday evening but departed before dinner was served.
>Santa Teresa is in the middle of nowhere and I doubt the parking will be
>adequate if the same number of RVs show up as in the past.
>
>Having just returned from Las Cruces after being hosted by Adventure
>Aviation for the past week, they are OUTSTANDING host! I sincerely hope RV
>pilots/owners will support the Las Cruces RV Fly-In and skip the Santa
>Teresa event. The folks at KLRU and Las Cruces deserve our support.
>
>My two cents!
>
>Jack Lockamy
>RV-7A N174JL
>Camarillo, CA
>www.jacklockamy.com
>
>
>
>
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--> RV-List message posted by: linn walters <lwalters2@cfl.rr.com>
LarryRobertHelming wrote:
>--> RV-List message posted by: "LarryRobertHelming" <lhelming@sigecom.net>
>
>To the original problem of 240 degree high oil temps, consider the problem
>possibly being in the vernatherm valve. Sounds like it could be not
>functioning to let oil circulate through the oil cooler. It can be adjusted
>to let oil flow -- Search the archives on how to do this.
>
I don't think they can be adjusted.
> It can be tested
>for accuracy. It should open around 180-190 degrees
>
To check functionality, remove the vernatherm and paint the cone with a
black sharpie. Re-install. Go fly 'till temps stabilize. return home
safely, and remove the vernatherm. It should have a nice shiny ring
where the vernatherm contacted the accessory case. If there's no ring,
it's no seating and should be replaced. If there is a shiny wedge down
one side, then the vernatherm isn't hitting the hole square and should
be replaced ..... because it will only get worse.
>Is the oil cooler known not to be blocked in any way (also hoses and end
>fittings) to keep oil from moving through it?
>
This is important. If you have hoses more than 5 years old, the liner
may be brittle and flaking off. No, 5 years isn't a brick wall. Most
folks test their hoses by bending them back and forth to see if they're
flexible .... which will cause the liner to crack. If you have
Aeroquip hoses, the fittings are usually reuseable and new hose is
cheap. Buy the mandrels and read how to do hoses in the ACS catalog.
> I agree with Harry that
>moving the cooler to the firewall will not improve the cooling function. I
>suspect the problem will not be solved by adding two rows to the cooler with
>the temps you are showing but it would help it some no doubt if oil is
>flowing. Are you sure your oil temp gauge is right by testing? Are your
>CHTs doing ok? If not that could mean you might look closely at the baffle
>and seals for air leaks.
>
All good advice.
Linn
do not archive
>
>Indiana Larry, RV7 Tip Up Flying 60 Hours
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <HCRV6@aol.com>
>To: <rv-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Re: RV-List:
>
>
>
>
>>--> RV-List message posted by: HCRV6@aol.com
>>
>>
>>In a message dated 9/5/2005 2:33:02 PM Pacific Standard Time,
>>av8er2@mcleodusa.net writes:
>>
>>Well after 2 weeks short of three years my 8A took to the sky's on
>>9/2/05,
>>flew staight and true just as they said it would. Need to fix high oil
>>temps
>>though. I have an IO360 with stock seven row cooler, I am wondering if a
>>9
>>row would be better. OAT was not that high 78, but oil was still 235 to
>>240
>>in cruise. Cooler is mounted on baffles, would it be better on the
>>firewall?
>>Second flight OAT was 60 and oil was 205 to 225, worried about next
>>summer,
>>so I would like to get them down now, before
>>
>>
>>First, congratulations on a successful first flight. FWIW I have a seven
>>row Aero Classic cooler mounted on the left rear baffle of my 0-360 (RV-6)
>>and
>>the problem I have is getting the oil temp up. The highest I get with
>>OAT in
>>the 90 F range is low 180 degrees F. With lower OAT I have to install a
>>plate on the back of the cooler to get the temp into the 160 F. range.
>>All this
>>is to say that a seven row cooler should be adequate if mounted on the
>>rear
>>baffle and the baffles are well sealed. Mounting the cooler on the
>>firewall
>>with presumably 3" SCAT tubing to get the air to it from the baffle will
>>most
>>likely make your problem worse. Do make sure that you are using # 8
>>hoses
>>and keep them as short as possible
>>
>>Oh yeah, I have tested my oil temp probe in boiling water and it is
>>accurate.
>>
>>Harry Crosby
>>RV-6 N16CX, 125 hours
>>
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| Subject: | Re: Elevator misalignment |
--> RV-List message posted by: "DAVID REEL" <dreel@cox.net>
Thanks for all the good information. Van's officially said it wouldn't cause any
problems as well. I'm a perfectionist but I really want to get flying so I'll
just nudge the elevator out of neutral trail on the ground so I won't be able
to agonize over it. Thanks again.
Dave Reel - RV8A
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| Subject: | RV Forum in NY KFZY Sept 9-10 & 11 |
--> RV-List message posted by: rv6160hp@aol.com
RV Listers remember...another fly in forum in NY is HERE NOW go to:
WWW>EAACHAPTER486>com
Find link regarding the RV Forum Weekend of September 9, 10 & 11 2005
Other web rings showing group flights of RV's inbound for the Saturday showing
Weather looking very favorable.
Hope to see you there, respectfully
David McManmon
RV6
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| Subject: | Re: Battery charge |
--> RV-List message posted by: Ron Lee <ronlee@pcisys.net>
Check into the Battery Minder
Ron Lee
At 10:35 AM 8/30/2005, you wrote:
>--> RV-List message posted by: bertrv6@highstream.net
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>
>Hi:
>
> I have to charge the battery on my rv6a. it is a RG25xc Concord...
>
>this is the first time for me on this.
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> Best way to do this, what type of charger, I mean, is best to charge
>6amps, or 10 amps..or...
>
>
> I was reading recently, on one of the aviation magazines, that you cannot
>or should not use auto charger, for our batteries...then what...
>
>
> Would like to hear the comments on this, hope with true experience...
>
>I have not called Concord, Home Office as yet....
>
>I have not flown, for the past three months...why the battery is now 9Volts?
>
>A car battery last forever in comparisson.. no? my car was in the garage
>for 2 1/2 yrs. and the battery started right way, after the car was fixed...
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>Thanks
>
>
>Bert
>
>rv6a
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| Subject: | GNS 430 RS232 output |
--> RV-List message posted by: Ron Lee <ronlee@pcisys.net>
Doug, I found the right wire finally. Now I just need to find a new home
in the panel that does not conflict with something else.
Ron
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| Subject: | How long for Pro Seal |
--> RV-List message posted by: mark phipps <skydive80020@yahoo.com>
I had to remove and reinstall one of my fuel tank inspection plates today and sealed
it with Pro Seal. Anyone have a good idea how long I should wait before
I put fuel in it and fly again? The day time temps are around 85 and nights in
the mid 50's.
Mark Phipps, N242RP, RV6A
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| Subject: | Re: Need a Sender Float |
--> RV-List message posted by: Vanremog@aol.com
If anyone out there in RV-land has an extra float from one of the Stewart
Warner senders that they would be willing to part with, I would appreciate
having it. My hangar-mate (Ex-FAA weather-briefer extraordinaire, Johnny B.
Hyde) needs your donation for use on his mini Fokker D7 replica. The auto fuel
needed for the HKS engine just keeps eating the epoxy resin off of the corks
he has been trying to use on the end of the float wire and I think that a SW
sender float would work great in this application. I would be happy to
reimburse for shipping.
TIA
GV (RV-6A N1GV O-360-A1A, C/S, Flying 761hrs, Silicon Valley, CA)
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| Subject: | Re: GNS 430 RS232 output |
--> RV-List message posted by: DOUGPFLYRV@aol.com
Good work Ron. I never would have figured it out.
DP
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