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1. 04:54 AM - Re: Looking for reviews on the Lowrance AirMap 2000C (Charlie Kuss)
2. 04:54 AM - Tail Wheel Woes (Nic)
3. 05:39 AM - Re: Looking for reviews on the Lowrance AirMap 2000C (Ron Lee)
4. 11:01 AM - Re: Tail Wheel Woes (J. R. Dial)
5. 12:42 PM - Re: Looking for an O-320E2A (Jerry2DT@aol.com)
6. 03:27 PM - Re: Looking for reviews on the Lowrance AirMap 2000C (wskimike@mchsi.com)
7. 04:45 PM - For Sale: G-Meter (Curt Reimer)
8. 05:23 PM - Re: For Sale: G-Meter (Charlie England)
9. 05:58 PM - Re: For Sale: G-Meter (Curt Reimer)
10. 07:31 PM - panel installation - radio trays (sarg314)
11. 07:45 PM - Re: Looking for reviews on the Lowrance AirMap 2000C (Steven DiNieri)
12. 08:01 PM - Re: panel installation - radio trays (Walter Tondu)
13. 10:42 PM - For Sale: Piper Style Aux. Power Socket (Ted Lumpkin)
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| Subject: | Looking for reviews on the Lowrance AirMap 2000C |
--> RV-List message posted by: Charlie Kuss <chaztuna@adelphia.net>
Steve
What format is the memory chip? SD? Compact Flash?
Charlie Kuss
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Steven DiNieri" <capsteve@adelphia.net>
>
>
> I've had mine since sun and fun and like it a lot. I bought the air
>gizmo mount for the panel and remove it a lot for terrestrial travel. The
>only squawks are the batteries (4 aa) are For backup only as they only last
>about an hour. And the memory chip is 500 meg only big enough for the air
>database with terrain. If you want to add highway info from the discs you
>have to swap chips or buy a bigger one.
> Strong points are the runway extensions and the terrain features.
>Also menu navigation is easy to master.
>
>
>Fwiw
>Steve dinieri
>40205
>
>
>Subject: RV-List: Looking for reviews on the Lowrance AirMap 2000C
>
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Jeff Dowling" <shempdowling2@earthlink.net>
>
>Anyone out there using this with the new terrain awareness chip? Pros,
>cons.....
>
>do not archive
>
>Shemp/Jeff Dowling
>RV-6A, N915JD
>265 hours
>Chicago/Louisville
>
>
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Nic" <Nic@skyhi.flyer.co.uk>
Dan, Thanks for your feedback on the Bell tailwheel (mine has yet to
rrive) - it sounds as though I will need to be vigilant on the maintenance.
In several yeas I have never once had this problem with my Pitts S1, which
can be a handful in strong conditions and is fitted with a Maule TW. I
agree about tailwheel steering awareness - in this case I had a v. strong
crosswind and managed to control the roll out until the rudder became
ineffective, however the crosswind was far too strong for differential
braking without additional power and blew the plane towards the edge of the
runway - and therein lies the problem, as in order to keep her straight (I
had no passenger in the back) the tail lifted and I am sure you know the
scenario. I shutdown, had a cup of tea, and then got a guy to ride in the
back to the hangar, where we stripped the TW and found the problem, and now
all is well.
Anyway, my point is that the Vans tailwheel design or manufacturing should
be improved. In extreme conditions, it can cause pilots severe damage to the
aircraft, if it fails, as it regularly does without special attention. In my
opinion it is not safe (others have obviously had the same problems). I
think you will agree that a pilot that has spent several years building an
RV8, shouldn't have to find out the hard way, that a new tailwheel with zero
hours has a problem which "could" cause the aircraft to end up off the
runway. Rgds, Nic
>The problem you saw would have occurred with Doug Bell's tailwheel fork as
>well -- and while Doug's tailwheel fork is very nice (I have one), it's not
>a cure-all. It has the identical key/shaft design as Van's fork...in fact
>you use Van's key with it.
>That said, imho all taildragger pilots need to be prepared for the scenario
>where they have no tailwheel steering on landing. The plane flies just
>fine, and you should have rudder authority down to a speed at which
>differential braking is used (yet another reason to keep your brakes in
>tip-top shape). This may sound funny, but if the key ever sticks and you
>lose steering, my 2 cents is to *take advantage* of that opportunity to
>practice handling it -- before you fix it. Maybe not a takeoff/landing if
>you're not confident about that, but at least taxi around a bit and get the
>feel for using only rudder & brakes. That way you're better prepared if
and
>when it bites you. Dan, RV-7 N714D (901 hours)
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| Subject: | Looking for reviews on the Lowrance AirMap 2000C |
--> RV-List message posted by: Ron Lee <ronlee@pcisys.net>
>Steve
> What format is the memory chip? SD? Compact Flash?
>Charlie Kuss
http://www.lowrance.com/Aviation/Products/AM2000C.asp
MMC/SD
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--> RV-List message posted by: "J. R. Dial" <jrdial@hal-pc.org>
I had the problem caused by me not keeping it cleaned
and greased so I now take it apart every 150 hours and service it. I am
not familiar with Doug Bell set up, so would somebody send me his
web-site.
Thanks
Dick Dial
N89DD
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From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Nic
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 6:47 AM
Subject: RV-List: Tail Wheel Woes
--> RV-List message posted by: "Nic" <Nic@skyhi.flyer.co.uk>
Dan, Thanks for your feedback on the Bell tailwheel (mine has yet to
rrive) - it sounds as though I will need to be vigilant on the
maintenance.
In several yeas I have never once had this problem with my Pitts S1,
which
can be a handful in strong conditions and is fitted with a Maule TW. I
agree about tailwheel steering awareness - in this case I had a v.
strong
crosswind and managed to control the roll out until the rudder became
ineffective, however the crosswind was far too strong for differential
braking without additional power and blew the plane towards the edge of
the
runway - and therein lies the problem, as in order to keep her straight
(I
had no passenger in the back) the tail lifted and I am sure you know the
scenario. I shutdown, had a cup of tea, and then got a guy to ride in
the
back to the hangar, where we stripped the TW and found the problem, and
now
all is well.
Anyway, my point is that the Vans tailwheel design or manufacturing
should
be improved. In extreme conditions, it can cause pilots severe damage to
the
aircraft, if it fails, as it regularly does without special attention.
In my
opinion it is not safe (others have obviously had the same problems). I
think you will agree that a pilot that has spent several years building
an
RV8, shouldn't have to find out the hard way, that a new tailwheel with
zero
hours has a problem which "could" cause the aircraft to end up off the
runway. Rgds, Nic
>The problem you saw would have occurred with Doug Bell's tailwheel fork
as
>well -- and while Doug's tailwheel fork is very nice (I have one), it's
not
>a cure-all. It has the identical key/shaft design as Van's fork...in
fact
>you use Van's key with it.
>That said, imho all taildragger pilots need to be prepared for the
scenario
>where they have no tailwheel steering on landing. The plane flies just
>fine, and you should have rudder authority down to a speed at which
>differential braking is used (yet another reason to keep your brakes in
>tip-top shape). This may sound funny, but if the key ever sticks and
you
>lose steering, my 2 cents is to *take advantage* of that opportunity to
>practice handling it -- before you fix it. Maybe not a takeoff/landing
if
>you're not confident about that, but at least taxi around a bit and get
the
>feel for using only rudder & brakes. That way you're better prepared
if
and
>when it bites you. Dan, RV-7 N714D (901 hours)
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| Subject: | Re: Looking for an O-320E2A |
--> RV-List message posted by: Jerry2DT@aol.com
Charlie,
You might be able to buy a new Superior XP360 and sell your core for a net
of close to the cost of an overhaul or less.... Just a thought.
Jerry Cochran
Wilsonville, OR
In a message dated 5/13/2006 12:05:16 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
rv-list@matronics.com writes:
From: "Charles Heathco" <cheathco@cox.net>
Subject: RV-List: Looking for an O-320E2A
--> RV-List message posted by: "Charles Heathco" <cheathco@cox.net>
Logs reconstructed on the high side but my 6a is running with a 2200hr =
per log engine, runs like a top, not a single leak, and nothing found in =
oil filter. Unlike most, I change oil AND filter at 25 hrs. Cant see =
running new oil tru a dirty filter as some folks do. I would run her =
till she shows signs of trouble, but shaking fingers has me spooked a =
little. Looks like an OH, will cost more than I can buy a good engine =
for. And of course, I could take Tweetybird in for an OH, and horror of =
horrors, that reasonable cost could get out of hand as they found crank =
out of tollerance, probably cam as well. If I were gambling I would =
choose a cert rebuilt over having mine donw for that reasonm. I have =
seen engines in $12k range with near zero time, but never get a reply, =
guess they went. I had a buddy that had 2500 on his O-360 in his Grumman =
5A when he sold it, also have a freind than got 3200 out of his O-320 in =
a C model. Any Help? Charlie Heathco
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| Subject: | Looking for reviews on the Lowrance AirMap 2000C |
--> RV-List message posted by: wskimike@mchsi.com
I have been using my 2000C for over a year and the only problem I have is sometimes
when I turn it on, it lights up but the screen has lines and is not usable.
I have to pull the batteries out and then reboot it sometimes two or three
times before it will work. Otherwise, I love it especially since I got the terrian
chip just before fun and sun. I was told that you can buy a larger memory
card and send both it and the new terrian chip back to lorrance and they will
put the terrain on your larger chip, or is is an option to get a larger chip.
You have to upgrade to the 1.4 version system.
Mike Harris
-------------- Original message from Charlie Kuss <chaztuna@adelphia.net>: --------------
> --> RV-List message posted by: Charlie Kuss
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> Steve
> What format is the memory chip? SD? Compact Flash?
> Charlie Kuss
>
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> >--> RV-List message posted by: "Steven DiNieri"
> >
> >
> > I've had mine since sun and fun and like it a lot. I bought the air
> >gizmo mount for the panel and remove it a lot for terrestrial travel. The
> >only squawks are the batteries (4 aa) are For backup only as they only last
> >about an hour. And the memory chip is 500 meg only big enough for the air
> >database with terrain. If you want to add highway info from the discs you
> >have to swap chips or buy a bigger one.
> > Strong points are the runway extensions and the terrain features.
> >Also menu navigation is easy to master.
> >
> >
> >Fwiw
> >Steve dinieri
> >40205
> >
> >
> >
> >Subject: RV-List: Looking for reviews on the Lowrance AirMap 2000C
> >
> >--> RV-List message posted by: "Jeff Dowling"
> >
> >Anyone out there using this with the new terrain awareness chip? Pros,
> >cons.....
> >
> >do not archive
> >
> >Shemp/Jeff Dowling
> >RV-6A, N915JD
> >265 hours
> >Chicago/Louisville
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<P>I have been using my 2000C for over a year and the only problem I have is sometimes
when I turn it on, it lights up but the screen has lines and is not usable.
I have to pull the batteries out and then reboot it sometimes two or three
times before it will work. Otherwise, I love it especially since I got the
terrian chip just before fun and sun. I was told that you can buy a larger memory
card and send both it and the new terrian chip back to lorrance and they will
put the terrain on your larger chip, or is is an option to get a larger chip.
You have to upgrade to the 1.4 version system.</P>
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<P>Mike Harris<BR></P>
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Charlie Kuss <CHAZTUNA@ADELPHIA.NET><BR>> <BR>> Steve <BR>> What format
is the memory chip? SD? Compact Flash? <BR>> Charlie Kuss <BR>> <BR>>
<BR>> >--> RV-List message posted by: "Steven DiNieri" <CAPSTEVE@ADELPHIA.NET><BR>>
> <BR>> > <BR>> > I've had mine since sun
and fun and like it a lot. I bought the air <BR>> >gizmo mount for the
panel and remove it a lot for terrestrial travel. The <BR>> >only squawks
are the batteries (4 aa) are For backup only as they only last <BR>> >about
an hour. And the memory chip is 500 meg only big enough for the air <BR>>
>database with terrain. If you want to add highway info from the discs
you <BR>> >have to swap chips or buy a bigger
one. <
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| Subject: | For Sale: G-Meter |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Curt Reimer" <cgreimer@mts.net>
Hi listers, I'm selling a Falcon 2 1/4" G-meter, GM510-2, used 3 years in my
RV-6, and in excellent condition.
$125 US OBO plus shipping. ($228 new from Van's)
Curt
RV-6 C-GACR
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| Subject: | Re: For Sale: G-Meter |
--> RV-List message posted by: Charlie England <ceengland@bellsouth.net>
Curt Reimer wrote:
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Curt Reimer" <cgreimer@mts.net>
>
>Hi listers, I'm selling a Falcon 2 1/4" G-meter, GM510-2, used 3 years in my
>RV-6, and in excellent condition.
>
>$125 US OBO plus shipping. ($228 new from Van's)
>
>Curt
>RV-6 C-GACR
>
sold, if still available.
Charlie
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| Subject: | Re: For Sale: G-Meter <SOLD> |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Curt Reimer" <cgreimer@mts.net>
The G-Meter has been sold.
thanks,
Curt
----- Original Message -----
From: "Curt Reimer" <cgreimer@mts.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 6:41 PM
Subject: RV-List: For Sale: G-Meter
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Curt Reimer" <cgreimer@mts.net>
>
> Hi listers, I'm selling a Falcon 2 1/4" G-meter, GM510-2, used 3 years in
> my
> RV-6, and in excellent condition.
>
> $125 US OBO plus shipping. ($228 new from Van's)
>
> Curt
> RV-6 C-GACR
>
>
>
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| Subject: | panel installation - radio trays |
--> RV-List message posted by: sarg314 <sarg314@comcast.net>
I am getting down to the little details on panel design and am wondering
about clearance between instruments and my radio stack. The "stack" is
only an SL-30 radio and a KT-76C transponder. I have the trasponder in
hand, but not the radio yet. (I guess it's about time I rodered it.)
I gather these are normally mounted in a some sort of framework that
attaches to the panel but I've never seen one of these. How close can I
realistically place an instrument to this support frame? Does any one
have any photos on their web site that I can look at?
Thanks,
--
Tom Sargent
RV-6A
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| Subject: | Looking for reviews on the Lowrance AirMap 2000C |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Steven DiNieri" <capsteve@adelphia.net>
It's the smaller MMC chip. Theres no need to send the card to lowrance to
have the software transferred as the files are easily moved around with
windows. I've seen 2gig cards for 89$. Which should be plenty. The entire
aviation database with terrain is 500 meg and I just mapped the northeast
from ky to ny and it took 500 meg with all points of interest so 200 meg
will get probably do east or west us terrestrial with complete aviation
info.
Steve
What format is the memory chip? SD? Compact Flash?
Charlie Kuss
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Steven DiNieri" <capsteve@adelphia.net>
>
>
> I've had mine since sun and fun and like it a lot. I bought the
air
>gizmo mount for the panel and remove it a lot for terrestrial travel. The
>only squawks are the batteries (4 aa) are For backup only as they only last
>about an hour. And the memory chip is 500 meg only big enough for the air
>database with terrain. If you want to add highway info from the discs you
>have to swap chips or buy a bigger one.
> Strong points are the runway extensions and the terrain features.
>Also menu navigation is easy to master.
>
>
>Fwiw
>Steve dinieri
>40205
>
>
>Subject: RV-List: Looking for reviews on the Lowrance AirMap 2000C
>
>--> RV-List message posted by: "Jeff Dowling" <shempdowling2@earthlink.net>
>
>Anyone out there using this with the new terrain awareness chip? Pros,
>cons.....
>
>do not archive
>
>Shemp/Jeff Dowling
>RV-6A, N915JD
>265 hours
>Chicago/Louisville
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: panel installation - radio trays |
--> RV-List message posted by: Walter Tondu <walter@tondu.com>
On 05/13 7:26, sarg314 wrote:
> I am getting down to the little details on panel design and am wondering
> about clearance between instruments and my radio stack. The "stack" is
> only an SL-30 radio and a KT-76C transponder. I have the trasponder in
> hand, but not the radio yet. (I guess it's about time I rodered it.)
>
> I gather these are normally mounted in a some sort of framework that
> attaches to the panel but I've never seen one of these. How close can I
> realistically place an instrument to this support frame? Does any one
> have any photos on their web site that I can look at?
I used 3/4" al angle for the frame, behind and attached to the panel.
I suppose you could use 1/2" al angle too.
See pics and desc here. Look for entry dated 6/14/04
http://www.rv7-a.com/avionics.htm
--
Walter Tondu
http://www.rv7-a.com
Flying!
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| Subject: | For Sale: Piper Style Aux. Power Socket |
--> RV-List message posted by: Ted Lumpkin <tlump51@sbcglobal.net>
I have a new, never used, Piper-style ground power jack available. It is Aircraft Spruce part #11-00500 (http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/piperplugsock.php). I will let it go for $8.00 + shipping. E-mail me off list if you are interested.
Ted
tlump51@sbcglobal.net
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