---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 01/02/06: 28 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:05 AM - Official Usage Guideline [Please Read] [Monthly Posting] (dralle@matronics.com) 2. 02:48 AM - Engine choice (Trevor Mills) 3. 05:50 AM - Noise monitoring, was Mufflers (gasp!) was Lyco rumble & Subie (Glen Matejcek) 4. 06:22 AM - Re: Noise monitoring (RV6 Flyer) 5. 06:55 AM - Re: Engine choice (Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club) 6. 09:41 AM - HUD (EMAproducts@aol.com) 7. 10:00 AM - Re: Engine choice (Rob Prior (rv7)) 8. 11:25 AM - Fuel Sending Units (Paul Rice) 9. 01:04 PM - Re: Fuel Sending Units (Ron Lee) 10. 01:05 PM - i39 February Flyin Date (Dana Overall) 11. 03:07 PM - Re: Engine choice (rv6@grandecom.net) 12. 03:08 PM - Re: Mufflers (gasp!) was Lyco rumble & Subie (Tim Bryan) 13. 03:09 PM - Re: Engine choice (rv6@grandecom.net) 14. 03:43 PM - Re: Mufflers (gasp!) was Lyco rumble & Subie (Terry Watson) 15. 04:06 PM - Re: Mufflers (gasp!) was Lyco rumble & Subie (Alan & Linda Daniels) 16. 04:22 PM - Primer, what's the best ? (Dan) 17. 04:39 PM - Re: Primer, what's the best ? (DANBERGERONHAM@aol.com) 18. 04:49 PM - Re: Primer, what's the best ? (Darrell Reiley) 19. 04:59 PM - Happy New Year's (Wheeler North) 20. 05:27 PM - Re: Engine choice (Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club) 21. 06:00 PM - Alternate source for MK-319BS rivets? (gerns25@netscape.net) 22. 06:28 PM - Re: Primer, what's the best ? (Fiveonepw@aol.com) 23. 06:42 PM - Re: Alternate source for MK-319BS rivets? (Alan & Linda Daniels) 24. 07:15 PM - Re: Primer, what's the best ? (Randy Lervold) 25. 08:19 PM - Re: Alternate Supplier for MK-319BS Rivets (Dick DeCramer) 26. 10:37 PM - RV Wiki (Tedd McHenry) 27. 11:18 PM - Re: RV Wiki (Jerry Springer) 28. 11:56 PM - Re: RV Wiki (Dan) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:05:06 AM PST US From: dralle@matronics.com Subject: RV-List: Official Usage Guideline [Please Read] [Monthly Posting] DNA: do not archive --> RV-List message posted by: dralle@matronics.com Dear Lister, Please read over the RV-List Usage Guidelines below. The complete RV-List FAQ including these Usage Guidelines can be found at the following URL: http://www.matronics.com/FAQs/RV-List.FAQ.html Thank you, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ****************************************************************************** RVSouthEast-List Usage Guidelines ****************************************************************************** The following details the official Usage Guidelines for the RVSouthEast-List. You are encouraged to read it carefully, and to abide by the rules therein. Failure to use the RVSouthEast-List in the manner described below may result in the removal of the subscribers from the List. RVSouthEast-List Policy Statement The purpose of the RVSouthEast-List is to provide a forum of discussion for things related to this particular discussion group. 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Informal presentation and moderation should be the operatives with respect to advertising on the Lists. ------- [This is an automated posting.] ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 02:48:14 AM PST US From: "Trevor Mills" Subject: RV-List: Engine choice --> RV-List message posted by: "Trevor Mills" Rotax 912 engines run and cruise at 5200 + in cruse and after a 1500 hrs on one of mine it still had crosshatch marks on the bore. The 1930 lyco's don't do that do they ? A well balanced 6 cylinder should be better. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:50:36 AM PST US From: "Glen Matejcek" Subject: RV-List: Noise monitoring, was Mufflers (gasp!) was Lyco rumble & Subie --> RV-List message posted by: "Glen Matejcek" HI Gang- Re : "...the day will come when FAA inspectors will be sitting by the runway with noise-measuring equipment writing violations for those that miss some arbitrary standard. The longer we can put off that day the better." FWIW, there are currently noise sensitive areas with permanently installed monitoring equipment. The powers that be, the local airport authority as I understand it, will tag aircraft operating in excess of the prescribed noise limitations. These includes limits that vary per curfew. I don't know for sure how they can enforce this with non-based aircraft, (I've not been victimized personally) but I believe that you get a bill in the mail and perhaps a prohibition on returning. Glen Matejcek aerobubba@earthlink.net ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:22:30 AM PST US From: "RV6 Flyer" Subject: RE: RV-List: Noise monitoring --> RV-List message posted by: "RV6 Flyer" Some have noise monitoing going on right now 24 hours a day. All radio transmissions are recordered. They use N numbers to locate aircraft owner. http://www.torrance.com/torranceairport/noise.htm Gary A. Sobek "My Sanity" RV-6 N157GS O-320 Hartzell, 1,829 + Flying Hours So. CA, USA http://SoCAL_WVAF.rvproject.com ----Original Message Follows---- From: "Glen Matejcek" Subject: RV-List: Noise monitoring, was Mufflers (gasp!) was Lyco rumble & Subie --> RV-List message posted by: "Glen Matejcek" HI Gang- Re : "...the day will come when FAA inspectors will be sitting by the runway with noise-measuring equipment writing violations for those that miss some arbitrary standard. The longer we can put off that day the better." FWIW, there are currently noise sensitive areas with permanently installed monitoring equipment. The powers that be, the local airport authority as I understand it, will tag aircraft operating in excess of the prescribed noise limitations. These includes limits that vary per curfew. I don't know for sure how they can enforce this with non-based aircraft, (I've not been victimized personally) but I believe that you get a bill in the mail and perhaps a prohibition on returning. Glen Matejcek aerobubba@earthlink.net ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 06:55:53 AM PST US From: "Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club" Subject: Re: RV-List: Engine choice --> RV-List message posted by: "Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club" Trevor Mills wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "Trevor Mills" > >Rotax 912 engines run and cruise at 5200 + in cruse and after a 1500 hrs on one of mine it still had crosshatch marks on the bore. > >The 1930 lyco's don't do that do they ? > >A well balanced 6 cylinder should be better. > >Yes they will have cross harching down where the rings dont slide, but keep in mind, a Lycoming probably won't be tore apart at 1500 hours to find out. There are many Lyc's out there with 4 and 5 thousand hours total time which have been through normal overhauls with parts replaced for normal wear as needed. There are also many which go 2200 and 2300 hours and even more, before they get tore apart the first time. And there are some that have had a top and some haven't at those hours. And then there are some that don't make it that long. It is kind of how they were operated and maintained... > Phil > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 09:41:09 AM PST US From: EMAproducts@aol.com Subject: RV-List: HUD --> RV-List message posted by: EMAproducts@aol.com Gentlemen, EM Aviation has been producing a "Poor Mans Heads Up" display for our RiteAngle IIIb system for several years now. I think someone on the list has indicated he was also making one. I've personally flown one in an RV-6 and it is neat, much better than I thought it would be. Our Poor Mans HUD is flying in quite a few aircraft from amphibians where the smooth water landings make it very helpful to RV's, Lancairs and others. We use special LED's for this type display. For some photos of it our website has photos of one prototype in the SeaRey photos. Our very small display may also be mounted on the panel where it is in your peripheral vision. size 2.11 tall X .6 wide x .5 deep Any questions please ask off line Thanks Elbie Fly the Safe Angle with the RiteAngle EM Aviation, LLC 13411 NE Prairie Rd Brush Prairie, WA 98696 www.riteangle.com ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 10:00:40 AM PST US From: "Rob Prior (rv7)" Subject: Re: RV-List: Engine choice --> RV-List message posted by: "Rob Prior (rv7)" I think the point he was making is that a Rotax doesn't need to be torn apart at 1500 hours either, but it's a good idea to get into any engine near it's TBO or recommended maintenance interval and take a look around. Your statistically insignificant claims about Lycomings don't really add to the discussion, either. We've all heard about the proverbial Lycoming with 5000 hours on it with "minimal maintenance", and I agree, there are lots that make TBO without any problems at all. On the flip side, "and there are some that don't make it that long" doesn't really cover it. I can recall at least a dozen off this list alone that failed well before TBO. Further, I have first-hand knowledge of two failing (ingested valves) before TBO. One I was flying behind at the time. The other was a plane that I flew regularly. Both resulted in dead-stick landings, but no damage other than to the engine. I'm sure many people here know of similar failures from their local flying groups. No engine is foolproof. But you can be reasonably sure that a well-maintained engine, be it a Rotax, Automotive conversion, or Lycoming, will be a reliable engine. -Rob On 8:54:28 2006-01-02 "Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club" > Yes they will have cross harching down where the rings dont slide, > but keep in mind, a Lycoming probably won't be tore apart at 1500 > hours to find out. There are many Lyc's out there with 4 and 5 thousand > hours total time which have been through normal overhauls with parts > replaced for normal wear as needed. There are also many which go 2200 > and 2300 hours and even more, before they get tore apart the first > time. And there are some that have had a top and some haven't at those > hours. And then there are some that don't make it that long. It is kind > of how they were operated and maintained... ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 11:25:26 AM PST US From: "Paul Rice" Subject: RV-List: Fuel Sending Units --> RV-List message posted by: "Paul Rice" Hi All, I've just started working on my fuel sending units and tested both outside the tank, attached to a fuel gauge. They are the stock Stewart Warner and Vans gauge. One has a drop out, to empty, at about 3 gallons on the gauge, the other at 12 gallons, then comes back. Should I send them back or is normal for all at some point or does it really matter. Thanks, Paul RV8QB ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 01:04:14 PM PST US From: Ron Lee Subject: Re: RV-List: Fuel Sending Units --> RV-List message posted by: Ron Lee >I've just started working on my fuel sending units and tested both outside >the tank, attached to a fuel gauge. They are the stock Stewart Warner and >Vans gauge. One has a drop out, to empty, at about 3 gallons on the gauge, >the other at 12 gallons, then comes back. Should I send them back or is >normal for all at some point or does it really matter. I assume that my sender units are Vans and the original fuel gauges were empty at around 1/8 and 1/4 from empty. Not ideal. I replaced the fuel gauges with newer Vans units and they are fine where it counts (below ten gallons and probably under 15). Despite having a fuel totalizer I consider accurate gauges at the lower end to be important. Ron Lee ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 01:05:08 PM PST US From: "Dana Overall" Subject: RV-List: i39 February Flyin Date --> RV-List message posted by: "Dana Overall" I'll go ahead and get the ball rolling on the i39 RV flyin. We've had good weather luck so far with the last Saturday in February, so Saturday Feb. 25th. it is. I'll soon start on door prizes and again line up "Hooter" girls for serving those world famous wings. Heck I guess we could leave out the wings and just invite the girls:-). Mark those calenders to see old friends, new RVs those "Hoote....", heck I guess I already mentioned them. Remember, we have approached 100 RVs each of the past two years so if you want to mix and mingle with a gaggle of RV's this has been a nice place to kick off the flying season. More info to follow. Dana Overall Richmond, KY i39 RV-7, "Black Magic" ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 03:07:23 PM PST US From: rv6@grandecom.net Subject: Re: RV-List: Engine choice --> RV-List message posted by: rv6@grandecom.net Quoting "Rob Prior (rv7)" : > --> RV-List message posted by: "Rob Prior (rv7)" > > I think the point he was making is that a Rotax doesn't need to be torn > apart at 1500 hours either, but it's a good idea to get into any engine > near it's TBO or recommended maintenance interval and take a look around. > > Your statistically insignificant claims about Lycomings don't really add to > the discussion, either. We've all heard about the proverbial Lycoming with > 5000 hours on it with "minimal maintenance", and I agree, there are lots > that make TBO without any problems at all. > > On the flip side, "and there are some that don't make it that long" doesn't > really cover it. I can recall at least a dozen off this list alone that > failed well before TBO. Further, I have first-hand knowledge of two > failing (ingested valves) before TBO. One I was flying behind at the time. > The other was a plane that I flew regularly. Both resulted in dead-stick > landings, but no damage other than to the engine. I'm sure many people > here know of similar failures from their local flying groups. > > No engine is foolproof. But you can be reasonably sure that a > well-maintained engine, be it a Rotax, Automotive conversion, or Lycoming, > will be a reliable engine. > > -Rob > > On 8:54:28 2006-01-02 "Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club" > > Yes they will have cross harching down where the rings dont slide, > > but keep in mind, a Lycoming probably won't be tore apart at 1500 > > hours to find out. There are many Lyc's out there with 4 and 5 thousand > > hours total time which have been through normal overhauls with parts > > replaced for normal wear as needed. There are also many which go 2200 > > and 2300 hours and even more, before they get tore apart the first > > time. And there are some that have had a top and some haven't at those > > hours. And then there are some that don't make it that long. It is kind > > of how they were operated and maintained... > > ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 03:08:56 PM PST US From: "Tim Bryan" Subject: RE: RV-List: Mufflers (gasp!) was Lyco rumble & Subie --> RV-List message posted by: "Tim Bryan" since the prop makes most of the noise, how is the muffler going to make a significant difference? When the prop is slow on landing the engine is pretty quiet. -------Original Message------- From: Terry Watson Subject: RE: RV-List: Mufflers (gasp!) was Lyco rumble & Subie --> RV-List message posted by: "Terry Watson" For what it's worth, I have to be with Mickey on this one. One of the reasons for being a good neighbor is to keep your neighbors from passing laws to force you to do what being a good neighbor would have meant in the first place. We all should know by now that the best way to screw up a good idea is to pass a law that makes it mandatory. If we don't show enough respect for non-flyer's sensitivities to the noise we make, we are insuring the day will come when FAA inspectors will be sitting by the runway with noise-measuring equipment writing violations for those that miss some arbitrary standard. The longer we can put off that day the better. Maybe some of you really smart guys can come up with a way to tone down a Lycomming on an RV with the least loss of power and increase in weight. Didn't I read here on the list some time back that the gentleman that builds most of the exhaust pipes for us is working on it? Terry RV-8A #80729 Finishing? --> RV-List message posted by: Flyguy6a@aol.com Mickey, In other words, you can have my straight pipes soon as you remove them from my cold, dead, hands... YMMV of course. Behind asbestos barrier... Jack L. I think if we take an active role in reducing the amount of noise our aircraft make, we'll continue to enjoy our hobby. Many pilots I've spoken with feel that what will happen is that they'll eventually be forced to put on mufflers, and the longer we can delay, the better. I believe that the general public does not see it this way - they will be happy to see the FAA or TSA or any other agency simply shut us down. -- Mickey Coggins http://www.rv8.ch/ #82007 finishing ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 03:09:02 PM PST US From: rv6@grandecom.net Subject: Re: RV-List: Engine choice --> RV-List message posted by: rv6@grandecom.net Quoting "Rob Prior (rv7)" : Rob, You hit the nail on the head. Maintainance, T. J. > --> RV-List message posted by: "Rob Prior (rv7)" > > I think the point he was making is that a Rotax doesn't need to be torn > apart at 1500 hours either, but it's a good idea to get into any engine > near it's TBO or recommended maintenance interval and take a look around. > > Your statistically insignificant claims about Lycomings don't really add to > the discussion, either. We've all heard about the proverbial Lycoming with > 5000 hours on it with "minimal maintenance", and I agree, there are lots > that make TBO without any problems at all. > > On the flip side, "and there are some that don't make it that long" doesn't > really cover it. I can recall at least a dozen off this list alone that > failed well before TBO. Further, I have first-hand knowledge of two > failing (ingested valves) before TBO. One I was flying behind at the time. > The other was a plane that I flew regularly. Both resulted in dead-stick > landings, but no damage other than to the engine. I'm sure many people > here know of similar failures from their local flying groups. > > No engine is foolproof. But you can be reasonably sure that a > well-maintained engine, be it a Rotax, Automotive conversion, or Lycoming, > will be a reliable engine. > > -Rob > > On 8:54:28 2006-01-02 "Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club" > > Yes they will have cross harching down where the rings dont slide, > > but keep in mind, a Lycoming probably won't be tore apart at 1500 > > hours to find out. There are many Lyc's out there with 4 and 5 thousand > > hours total time which have been through normal overhauls with parts > > replaced for normal wear as needed. There are also many which go 2200 > > and 2300 hours and even more, before they get tore apart the first > > time. And there are some that have had a top and some haven't at those > > hours. And then there are some that don't make it that long. It is kind > > of how they were operated and maintained... > > ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 03:43:42 PM PST US From: "Terry Watson" Subject: RE: RV-List: Mufflers (gasp!) was Lyco rumble & Subie --> RV-List message posted by: "Terry Watson" Some airfields and seaplane bases recommend or require slowing the prop down to 2500 rpm as soon as you are safely clear of obstructions. I think this is primarily to reduce prop noise, but it of course affects the engine noise too. I think the real point is that you reduce noise where you can. I also understand that 3-bladed props are quieter than two bladed props. Let's hope they don't become required for noise reduction. Terry --> RV-List message posted by: "Tim Bryan" since the prop makes most of the noise, how is the muffler going to make a significant difference? When the prop is slow on landing the engine is pretty quiet. ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 04:06:32 PM PST US From: Alan & Linda Daniels Subject: Re: RV-List: Mufflers (gasp!) was Lyco rumble & Subie --> RV-List message posted by: Alan & Linda Daniels Its takeoff where most of the problem is, and with straight pipes it is flyover noise. Prop noise has to due with prop tip speed. A cessna 185 or 206 with a long prop really turns gas into noise, but most RV's and other experimental it is mostly good old exhaust noise. Even my Honda Civic powered Kitfox is loud without its SuperTrapp, with it you hardly hear it takeoff. Denial is not just a river in Egypt. Tim Bryan wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "Tim Bryan" > >since the prop makes most of the noise, how is the muffler going to make a >significant difference? When the prop is slow on landing the engine is > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 04:22:20 PM PST US From: Dan Subject: RV-List: Primer, what's the best ? --> RV-List message posted by: Dan OK, I'm just beginning and I'm ready to prime parts,, any recommendations, I have the ones Van's mention es in the instructions and was just going to pick one of these ?? or ? Dan -8 Tail ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 04:39:30 PM PST US From: DANBERGERONHAM@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: Primer, what's the best ? --> RV-List message posted by: DANBERGERONHAM@aol.com Dan: Re choice of primers. Finally a question I can answer! I went w/ one of Van's recommendations, the Sherwin Williams Industrial Wash Primer, and am satisfied w/ it. I work the parts over well w/ Scotch Brite pads, wash them down w/ MEK, and spray two coats of the primer. It dries quickly, looks ok, and seems to hold up just fine. I bought a junker spray gun fm Home Depot and taught myself how to use it. My first attempts at spraying empennage parts weren't too pretty, but hey, only the bugs are ever going to see it. The wings were much better, and the fuselage parts look great. Be sure to get yourself a first class respirator (I have a 3-M), change the filters often, use chemical resistant gloves, and have plenty of fresh air w/ flow thru ventilation (I use two box fans) for both the cleaning w/ MEK and the spraying w/ the primer; MEK and primers will do nasty things to your body. Good luck & good building, Dan Bergeron RV-7A (final riveting the aft fuselage and thinking about an engine) ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 04:49:25 PM PST US From: Darrell Reiley Subject: Re: RV-List: Primer, what's the best ? --> RV-List message posted by: Darrell Reiley check the archives... I'm punting this one... Darrell Dan wrote: --> RV-List message posted by: Dan OK, I'm just beginning and I'm ready to prime parts,, any recommendations, I have the ones Van's mention es in the instructions and was just going to pick one of these ?? or ? Dan -8 Tail --------------------------------- ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 04:59:23 PM PST US From: Wheeler North Subject: RV-List: Happy New Year's --> RV-List message posted by: Wheeler North Happy New Year's Everybody, This website is pics of New Year's Day First Flight, http://www.miramarcollege.net/programs/avim/faculty/north/010106/index.htm Warning, last few shots are very graphic after a medium sized bird decided to become one with the cosmos... W Happy New Year's Happy New Year's Everybody, This website is pics of New Year's Day First Flight, http://www.miramarcollege.net/programs/avim/faculty/north/010106/index.htm Warning, last few shots are very graphic after a medium sized bird decided to become one with the cosmos... W ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 05:27:51 PM PST US From: "Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club" Subject: Re: RV-List: Engine choice --> RV-List message posted by: "Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club" rv6@grandecom.net wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: rv6@grandecom.net > >Quoting "Rob Prior (rv7)" : > > > >>--> RV-List message posted by: "Rob Prior (rv7)" >> >>I think the point he was making is that a Rotax doesn't need to be torn >>apart at 1500 hours either, but it's a good idea to get into any engine >>near it's TBO or recommended maintenance interval and take a look around. >> >>Your statistically insignificant claims about Lycomings don't really add to >>the discussion, either. We've all heard about the proverbial Lycoming with >>5000 hours on it with "minimal maintenance", and I agree, there are lots >>that make TBO without any problems at all. >> >>On the flip side, "and there are some that don't make it that long" doesn't >>really cover it. I can recall at least a dozen off this list alone that >>failed well before TBO. Further, I have first-hand knowledge of two >>failing (ingested valves) before TBO. One I was flying behind at the time. >> The other was a plane that I flew regularly. Both resulted in dead-stick >>landings, but no damage other than to the engine. I'm sure many people >>here know of similar failures from their local flying groups. >> >>No engine is foolproof. But you can be reasonably sure that a >>well-maintained engine, be it a Rotax, Automotive conversion, or Lycoming, >>will be a reliable engine. >> >>-Rob >> Sorry Rob, I didn't mean running an engine for 5000 hours with minimal maintenance. I don't even know of these "proverbial" engines. What I thought I said was "There are many Lyc's out there with 4 and 5 thousand hours total time which have been through normal overhauls with parts replaced for normal wear as needed." The type as I refer to are not proverbial, they are real Lycomings that have been through a couple of OH's, not real uncommon and probably not too many original parts left either.. I agree, a 5000 hour engine with "minimal maintenance" would be a nightmare. Phil do not archive ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 06:00:02 PM PST US From: gerns25@netscape.net Subject: RV-List: Alternate source for MK-319BS rivets? --> RV-List message posted by: gerns25@netscape.net Does anyone know of an alternate source for the 7/64" flush rivets that are spec'd as optional in some of the "tight" areas of the 7 tail? I know I can get them from Van's and most likely will but they typically take a week or more to ship and then transit time. I am too impatient to wait it another source exists, unfortunately, I have the "I want everything yesterday" disease. Anyone know of a supplier? Darin RV7 (N619BP) Empennage finished (except for a few of these rivets) Try the New Netscape Mail Today! Virtually Spam-Free | More Storage | Import Your Contact List http://mail.netscape.com ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 06:28:45 PM PST US From: Fiveonepw@aol.com Subject: Re: RV-List: Primer, what's the best ? --> RV-List message posted by: Fiveonepw@aol.com Hi Dan- You'll get a BUNCH of feedback on this one! Lot's of opinions on this subject- here's mine, FWIW: http://websites.expercraft.com/n51pw/index.php?q=log_entry&log_id=4863 Welcome to the nuthouse & have fun! Mark Phillips - Columbia, TN do not archive since the archives are hard-drive heavy on this subject already 8-) ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 06:42:28 PM PST US From: Alan & Linda Daniels Subject: Re: RV-List: Alternate source for MK-319BS rivets? --> RV-List message posted by: Alan & Linda Daniels See if you have a local Fastenal store. They have all sorts of good stuff. gerns25@netscape.net wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: gerns25@netscape.net > >Does anyone know of an alternate source for the 7/64" flush rivets that are spec'd as optional in some of the "tight" areas of the 7 tail? I know I can get them from Van's and most likely will but they typically take a week or more to ship and then transit time. I am too impatient to wait it another source exists, unfortunately, I have the "I want everything yesterday" disease. Anyone know of a supplier? > >Darin >RV7 (N619BP) >Empennage finished (except for a few of these rivets) >Try the New Netscape Mail Today! >Virtually Spam-Free | More Storage | Import Your Contact List >http://mail.netscape.com > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 07:15:35 PM PST US From: "Randy Lervold" Subject: Re: RV-List: Primer, what's the best ? --> RV-List message posted by: "Randy Lervold" > OK, I'm just beginning and I'm ready to prime parts,, > any recommendations, I have the ones Van's mention es in the instructions > and was just going to pick one of these ?? > or ? > > Dan > -8 Tail Dan, you are asking one of two or three questions that are guarranteed to spark debate and not likely to find much concensus. Nosewheel vs. tailwheel is another. All that notwithstanding, here are the materials and technique I've adopted and used for construction of two RV airframes now... http://www.romeolima.com/RV3works/Airframe/airframe.htm#Primer Randy Lervold www.rv-3.com www.rv-8.com ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 08:19:33 PM PST US From: "Dick DeCramer" Subject: RV-List: RE: Alternate Supplier for MK-319BS Rivets --> RV-List message posted by: "Dick DeCramer" Wicks Aircraft Supply in Highland, IL. They ship fast and I have used them for years. See www.wicksaircraft.com . Dick DeCramer RV6 N500DD Flying 100+ Hrs. Northfield, MN diesel@rconnect.com ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 10:37:31 PM PST US From: Tedd McHenry Subject: RV-List: RV Wiki --> RV-List message posted by: Tedd McHenry There is a new web site that I hope will become of interest to all RV builders and pilots. It is the RV Wiki, a "wiki" or online encyclopedia about RV building and flying. http://www.rvwiki.org/ A wiki is a type of web site where anybody can easily add new information and also edit the information that's already there. The idea is to create a collaborative "encyclopedia" of knowledge and experience on RV building and flying. The RV Wiki is brand-new, but already builders are posting articles on various topics. I encourage you to visit and, if you like, write an article or revise one that's already there. If you have any questions on how to post articles or edit them, feel free to write me off-list. See the postscript to this email for suggested topics to write about. The RV Wiki was inspired by conversations I have had with Eustace Bowhay over the past five or six years regarding the information that's available to RV builders on the internet. Eustace has been concerned for some time that there is a lot of bad advice mixed in with the good advice, and it's sometimes hard for builders to identify which is which. Eustace and I have talked on many occasions about building a web site with authoritative information, information that has been vetted by experienced builders or bona fide experts in each field (structures, engines, avionics, etc.) The RV Wiki is a little different from what Eustace and I originally envisioned, but I think it offers the promise of being a very useful site for RV builders and pilots. Dwight Frye, an RV-7 builder in North Carolina, is the technical person behind the wiki, with input from John Spicer of rivetbangers.com. My role is to encourage RV builders and pilots to contribute their expertise and ideas in the form of articles (or revisions to existing articles). The RV Wiki is a non-commercial venture. Tedd McHenry Surrey, BC --- Postscript: Suggested topics for aspiring contributors. One of the key features is lists of frequently-asked questions. Here are some examples of the questions that are in need of answers. Building ======== Airframe Baggage capacity: what are my options for increasing it? Fuel tanks: should I slosh them or seal them? Smoking rivets: what do I do about them? Controls Right stick left throttle: how can I do it? I have a physical disability, how can I modify my RV's controls so I can fly it? Electrics and Lighting Cockpit lighting: what are my choices? Landing lights: what are my options? Instruments and Avionics AOA gauges: are they worthwhile? Autopilots: which is best? Gyros and acro: do they mix? Painting Primers: which should I use? Trim: decals or paint? Propellers Acro: which propeller is best? Pitch: can or should I change it? Riveting How can I set solid rivets near the trailing edges of the control surfaces? Regulations Can I import a completed RV from the U.S. into Canada? Tools Rivet guns: 2X or 3X? Flying ====== Engine What's the best engine break-in procedure? IFR Is an RV a good IFR platform? Limits of Speed and Loading Is Vne determined by IAS or TAS? Safety How safe is an RV? Spins Is is safe to spin an RV-6? Test Flying What's the best way to adjust aileron trim? Training Can I learn to fly in my RV? Should I? Transitioning to an RV:Tailwheel vs Nosewheel, 7 vs 9 ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 11:18:56 PM PST US From: Jerry Springer Subject: Re: RV-List: RV Wiki --> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer Tedd McHenry wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: Tedd McHenry > >There is a new web site that I hope will become of interest to all RV builders >and pilots. It is the RV Wiki, a "wiki" or online encyclopedia about RV >building and flying. > > http://www.rvwiki.org/ > > > Looks like a lot of hard work went into that web site, I wish you success. Jerry do not archive. ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 11:56:13 PM PST US From: Dan Subject: Re: RV-List: RV Wiki --> RV-List message posted by: Dan RV Wikw, looks great, as a beginner I'm looking at as many sites as possible, So, thanks,, good work and I'm looking forward to checking it often along with the rest of the great sites and info out here, Dan -8 tail Tedd McHenry wrote: --> RV-List message posted by: Tedd McHenry There is a new web site that I hope will become of interest to all RV builders and pilots. It is the RV Wiki, a "wiki" or online encyclopedia about RV building and flying. http://www.rvwiki.org/ A wiki is a type of web site where anybody can easily add new information and also edit the information that's already there. The idea is to create a collaborative "encyclopedia" of knowledge and experience on RV building and flying. The RV Wiki is brand-new, but already builders are posting articles on various topics. I encourage you to visit and, if you like, write an article or revise one that's already there. If you have any questions on how to post articles or edit them, feel free to write me off-list. See the postscript to this email for suggested topics to write about. The RV Wiki was inspired by conversations I have had with Eustace Bowhay over the past five or six years regarding the information that's available to RV builders on the internet. Eustace has been concerned for some time that there is a lot of bad advice mixed in with the good advice, and it's sometimes hard for builders to identify which is which. Eustace and I have talked on many occasions about building a web site with authoritative information, information that has been vetted by experienced builders or bona fide experts in each field (structures, engines, avionics, etc.) The RV Wiki is a little different from what Eustace and I originally envisioned, but I think it offers the promise of being a very useful site for RV builders and pilots. Dwight Frye, an RV-7 builder in North Carolina, is the technical person behind the wiki, with input from John Spicer of rivetbangers.com. My role is to encourage RV builders and pilots to contribute their expertise and ideas in the form of articles (or revisions to existing articles). The RV Wiki is a non-commercial venture. Tedd McHenry Surrey, BC --- Postscript: Suggested topics for aspiring contributors. One of the key features is lists of frequently-asked questions. Here are some examples of the questions that are in need of answers. Building ======== Airframe Baggage capacity: what are my options for increasing it? Fuel tanks: should I slosh them or seal them? Smoking rivets: what do I do about them? Controls Right stick left throttle: how can I do it? I have a physical disability, how can I modify my RV's controls so I can fly it? Electrics and Lighting Cockpit lighting: what are my choices? Landing lights: what are my options? Instruments and Avionics AOA gauges: are they worthwhile? Autopilots: which is best? Gyros and acro: do they mix? Painting Primers: which should I use? Trim: decals or paint? Propellers Acro: which propeller is best? Pitch: can or should I change it? Riveting How can I set solid rivets near the trailing edges of the control surfaces? Regulations Can I import a completed RV from the U.S. into Canada? Tools Rivet guns: 2X or 3X? Flying ====== Engine What's the best engine break-in procedure? IFR Is an RV a good IFR platform? Limits of Speed and Loading Is Vne determined by IAS or TAS? Safety How safe is an RV? Spins Is is safe to spin an RV-6? Test Flying What's the best way to adjust aileron trim? Training Can I learn to fly in my RV? Should I? Transitioning to an RV:Tailwheel vs Nosewheel, 7 vs 9