---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 01/03/06: 6 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:58 AM - Re: Mufflers (gasp!) was Lyco rumble & Subie (LarryRobertHelming) 2. 05:28 AM - Re: Fuel Sending Units (DAVID REEL) 3. 06:03 AM - Re: RV Wiki (Bob Collins) 4. 07:01 AM - Re: Engine choice (Bob J) 5. 08:07 AM - Re: Engine choice (Phil Sisson, Litchfield Aerobatic Club) 6. 08:33 AM - New Sat B'fast THA (Tullahome TN) (Fiveonepw@aol.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:58:28 AM PST US From: "LarryRobertHelming" Subject: Re: RV-List: Mufflers (gasp!) was Lyco rumble & Subie --> RV-List message posted by: "LarryRobertHelming" Is it just me or do CS props make a lot more noise on take off? Indiana Larry, RV7 Tip Up FP Sensenich "Please use the information and opinions I express with responsibility, and at your own risk." Achieving a certain level of success in life is only important if you can enjoy the level you've reached after you've got it. ----anonymous--- ----- Original Message ----- do not archive > --> 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 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:28:33 AM PST US From: "DAVID REEL" Subject: Re: RV-List: Fuel Sending Units --> RV-List message posted by: "DAVID REEL" I just tested my Van's gauges with the SW sending units. At 2.5gal they read 2.5 gal. At 5 gal the left gauge read 4.5gal, the right read 6 gal. In my opinion, an erratic reading is unacceptable & probably indicates a faulty sending unit. An erroneous but consistent reading can be corrected by a placard. Dave Reel - RV8A 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 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:03:57 AM PST US From: "Bob Collins" Subject: RE: RV-List: RV Wiki --> RV-List message posted by: "Bob Collins" This is a terrific idea; one of the "forehead slapper" things when you say "why didn't someone think of this earlier?" Congratulations to the folks who came up with it. Bob Do not archive > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dan > Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 1:55 AM > To: rv-list@matronics.com > 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 > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:01:28 AM PST US From: Bob J Subject: Re: RV-List: Engine choice --> RV-List message posted by: Bob J I know of one particular C-172 with an H2AD that went 3854 hours between overhauls, no top overhaul or anything of that nature (serious maintenance.) It could have kept on going had the owner not worried about liability. It never saw anything but Phillips X/C oil. The only thing that ever went wrong with the engine was a worn magneto cam, requiring a precautionary landing. This was also on a rental airplane that was regularly used and abused, started frequently in cold conditions. Regards, Bob Japundza RV-6 flying, F1 under const. ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 08:07:33 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" Bob J wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: Bob J > >I know of one particular C-172 with an H2AD that went 3854 hours between >overhauls, no top overhaul or anything of that nature (serious maintenance.) > It could have kept on going had the owner not worried about liability. It >never saw anything but Phillips X/C oil. The only thing that ever went >wrong with the engine was a worn magneto cam, requiring a precautionary >landing. This was also on a rental airplane that was regularly used and >abused, started frequently in cold conditions. > >Regards, >Bob Japundza >RV-6 flying, F1 under const. > > > > I feel very comfortable behind Lycoming power. 40 years ago I ran them in Pawnee sprayers at full power for long periods of time. The engine in my RV came out of a competition Pitt's. Its first 500 hours of time, I ran it at 3000 to 3200 rpms constantly except for spins. I cruised it cross country at 2800 and continuously shock cooled it during acro. The last compression, it was 80/80 on all cylinders. (Total Seal rings) I suspect the Cam will have to be replaced when I tear it down along with all the other goodies that tend to drain the bank account. Phil do not archive ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 08:33:56 AM PST US From: Fiveonepw@aol.com Subject: RV-List: New Sat B'fast THA (Tullahome TN) --> RV-List message posted by: Fiveonepw@aol.com Howdy, Y'all- Beginning in March, Chapter 458 will be hosting breakfast at hangar #205 at THA from 7:30 to 10:00. Contact Gary Meuer at GBMMoyair@bellsouth.net For those who get it, see attached flyer- note that this is where the Beech Staggerwing Museum is (not open in winter) which is a great destination if you've never been there. http://www.staggerwing.com/ They now also have a Starship. airport info: http://www.airnav.com/airport/KTHA Usually cheap fuel can be had at SYI (15nm NW, hosts b'fast 4th Sat & my home base- great field!) and BGF (15nm SE, hosts b'fast 1st Sat) THA is former B-24 training base with HUGE amount of ramp space- should turn out to be a good event! Mark do not archive