RV-List Digest Archive

Wed 06/14/06


Total Messages Posted: 47



Today's Message Index:
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     1. 02:27 AM - Re: Tiedowns? (Kevin Horton)
     2. 02:59 AM - Re: Fuel Injected - or Not (Jim Sears)
     3. 03:36 AM - Re: Re: Kitfox for partial trade (Sportypilot)
     4. 04:44 AM - Re: DC Load Centers (Dale Ensing)
     5. 04:58 AM - Re: Fuel Injected - or Not (Ron Schreck)
     6. 05:32 AM - Re: OSH Parking Comments (gert)
     7. 06:14 AM - Re: Tiedowns? (Darrell)
     8. 06:26 AM - FW: Missile Balloons (Frazier, Vincent A)
     9. 06:32 AM - Re: Fuel Injected - or Not (Bob)
    10. 06:36 AM - Re: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not (Vern W.)
    11. 06:37 AM - Re: Tiedowns? (Finn Lassen)
    12. 06:38 AM - Re: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not (Vincent Osburn)
    13. 06:45 AM - Re: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not (Charlie Kuss)
    14. 07:12 AM - Re: Fuel Injected - or Not (linn Walters)
    15. 07:17 AM - Re: Tiedowns? (Darrell Reiley)
    16. 07:24 AM - Re: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not (Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta))
    17. 07:31 AM - Re: OSH Parking Comments (Larry Bowen)
    18. 07:33 AM - Re: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not (linn Walters)
    19. 07:37 AM - Re: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not (linn Walters)
    20. 07:45 AM - Re: Tiedowns? (Tony Marshall)
    21. 08:05 AM - Re: Tiedowns? (Konrad L. Werner)
    22. 08:11 AM - Fuel transport was Re: Fuel Injected - or Not (Charlie Kuss)
    23. 09:12 AM - Re: Tiedowns? (Gary Lineberry)
    24. 09:13 AM - Re: GPS antenna firewall quick connect (Terry Watson)
    25. 09:20 AM - More OSH arrival and parking stuff (Michael)
    26. 09:52 AM - Test (Darrell Reiley)
    27. 10:00 AM - Re: Tiedowns? (Konrad L. Werner)
    28. 10:12 AM -  ()
    29. 10:27 AM - Re: Source of inexpensive 17AH battery (Konrad L. Werner)
    30. 10:37 AM - Re: Test (Tim Bryan)
    31. 10:46 AM - Re: Test (Matt Dralle)
    32. 11:01 AM - Re: Tiedowns? (Paul Besing)
    33. 11:27 AM - Re: Tiedowns? (Konrad L. Werner)
    34. 11:37 AM - Re: Fuel Injected - or Not (Charlie Kuss)
    35. 11:54 AM - Re: Fuel Injected - or Not (low pass)
    36. 12:36 PM - Re: Fuel Injected - or Not (Mickey Coggins)
    37. 02:09 PM - Contruction videos (bertrv6@highstream.net)
    38. 02:20 PM - wanted Sensenich metal prop (RV6ator@aol.com)
    39. 03:06 PM - Re: Test (Darrell Reiley)
    40. 03:06 PM - Test one more time (Darrell Reiley)
    41. 03:12 PM - Re: GPS antenna firewall quick connect (Richard McBride)
    42. 03:38 PM - Tiedowns (Darrell Reiley)
    43. 03:51 PM - Re: Tiedowns (Konrad L. Werner)
    44. 04:00 PM - Re: Tiedowns (Tony Marshall)
    45. 04:54 PM - Re: Tiedowns (Darrell Reiley)
    46. 06:54 PM - Re: Tiedowns (Konrad L. Werner)
    47. 09:18 PM - Re: GPS antenna firewall quick connect (Terry Watson)
 
 
 


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    Time: 02:27:58 AM PST US
    From: Kevin Horton <khorton01@rogers.com>
    Subject: Re: Tiedowns?
    --> RV-List message posted by: Kevin Horton <khorton01@rogers.com> On 13 Jun 2006, at 23:25, Ron Lee wrote: >> >> Anybody remember who makes the titanium tiedowns? >> Albert Gardner >> Yuma, AZ > > Something like Randy Simpson but I have read lots of negative posts > about non-delivery of product. Verify using the archive. http://www.kilohotel.com/rv8/article.php?story=Beware_Randy_Simpson Kevin Horton RV-8 (finishing kit) Ottawa, Canada http://www.kilohotel.com/rv8


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    Time: 02:59:49 AM PST US
    From: "Jim Sears" <jmsears@adelphia.net>
    Subject: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Jim Sears" <jmsears@adelphia.net> >> Blitz keeps touting that they've never documented a fire starting from >> static using one of their red cans. I refuel from a 32 gal. polypropylene barrel using a 12Vdc pump. I have a ground cable attached to the pump (and 12V) ground that I clip on my exhaust pipes when pumping my own mogas. I also use the clip to attach the ground to the pump handle when I fill it at the gas station. And, before you ask, no, it's not approved by the NY fire Dept, and yes, it's a violation of the law.<< I have a couple of nice polypropylene barrels; but, I've never used them. I use the red 5 gallon cans because the barrels were going to be more inconvenient to use. My truck's topper gets in the way of anything larger. I don't want to have to pull a trailer, either. Anyway, I've read a couple of stories on the list about fires from pouring gas from cans. I've been pouring gas into my airplanes for 20 years, into mowers for many more years, etc.. At no time have I grounded my cans to the item being filled other than maybe holding the nozzle to the filler hole while pouring the fuel. So far, I've not encountered a fire. Am I lucky? Maybe; but, I have yet to win the lottery. Wait a minute, one has to spend money on a lottery ticket to win that. :-) I know accidents can happen; but, millions of the little red cans have been in use for many years. As old as I am, I've had the little red cans around for as long as I can remember. Other than what I've read on this list, I've never heard of anyone having a fire by pouring fuel from one of the little cans into anything. To me, that means the risk is so small, and the incidents so isolated, that I'd be better off worrying about not overfilling the tank and making a mess. I do touch the nozzle to the tank to bleed off anything that might be there, especially in winter when the air is dry; but, I'm not going to get bent out of shape worrying about starting a fire by pouring gas into my airplane. Call me stupid, if you wish. You can join others who do. :-) I'm just reporting my experiences with it. Jim Sears in KY EAA Tech Counselor do not archive


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    Time: 03:36:34 AM PST US
    From: "Sportypilot" <sportypilot@stx.rr.com>
    Subject: Re: RE: Kitfox for partial trade
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Sportypilot" <sportypilot@stx.rr.com> send me some pictures.. I love those planes.. Danny.. ----- Original Message ----- From: "RaNDY Frost" <jamesrfrost@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 8:26 PM Subject: RV-List: RE: Kitfox for partial trade > --> RV-List message posted by: "RaNDY Frost" <jamesrfrost@hotmail.com> > > Jeff: I have a Kitfox 3 and thought I had a deal to trade it with money > for a RV-4 but it fell thru. I'm still trying to get an RV. I have > photos if interested. > > Randy 678-859-1861 > > >>From: flamini2 <flamini2@comcast.net> >>To: "rv-list@matronics.com" <rv-list@matronics.com> >>Subject: RV-List: Re: RV-6 Chicago area for sale >>Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2006 07:15:20 -0500 >> >>--> RV-List message posted by: flamini2 <flamini2@comcast.net> >> >>*RV-List message posted by: "Jeff Dowling" <shempdowling2@earthlink.net >><mailto:shempdowling2@earthlink.net?subject=Re:%20RV-6%20Chicago%20area%20for%20sale&replyto=01a801c65be4$d89fa4d0$b055d946@Shemp>> >> >>What airport? >> >>Jeff, It's at C56 the old Sanger Airport about 25nm South of MDW (Midway >>Chicago). >>The airport was sold to Bult Corp. and will be closed 7/1/06 for new >>runway and hangers >>and the land is also being fought over by the third Chicago Airport >>people. >>The registration is N405PP. >>The owner, Paul Pressler is the builder and a true metal craftsman, you >>should see his tools! >>Dennis >> >> >> >>----- Original Message ----- >>From: "Dennis Flamini" <flamini2@comcast.net >><mailto:flamini2@comcast.net?subject=Re:%20RV-6%20Chicago%20area%20for%20sale&replyto=01a801c65be4$d89fa4d0$b055d946@Shemp>> >>To: <rv-list-digest@matronics.com >><mailto:rv-list-digest@matronics.com?subject=Re:%20RV-6%20Chicago%20area%20for%20sale&replyto=01a801c65be4$d89fa4d0$b055d946@Shemp>> >>Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 9:03 PM >>Subject: RV-6 Chicago area for sale >> >> >> > --> RV-List message posted by: "Dennis Flamini" <flamini2@comcast.net >><mailto:flamini2@comcast.net?subject=Re:%20RV-6%20Chicago%20area%20for%20sale&replyto=01a801c65be4$d89fa4d0$b055d946@Shemp>> >> > >> > For sale RV-6 tilt-up in Chicago area; >> > Approx 300hrs TT >> > 150hp not H2AD major OH at 0hrs >> > Warnake wood prop >> > Com, Transponder, GPS, Gyros, Intercom >> > Perfect rivits, no bondo >> > $50,000 firm >> > You guys know the parts cost this much, you get 5 years labor for free! >> > Call Paul at 708-534-3042 after 6pm >> > see the photo section of; >> > >>http://home.comcast.net/~flamini2/wsb/html/view.cgi-photo.html--delay-5-SiteID-2735304.html >><http://home.comcast.net/%7Eflamini2/wsb/html/view.cgi-photo.html--delay-5-SiteID-2735304.html> >> >* >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List > http://wiki.matronics.com > > >


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    Time: 04:44:38 AM PST US
    From: "Dale Ensing" <densing@carolina.rr.com>
    Subject: Re: DC Load Centers
    Regarding The Control Vision load center.......... have been flying with it for 1 1/2 years with no problems. My experience with it is good! Dale


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    Time: 04:58:10 AM PST US
    From: "Ron Schreck" <ronschreck@alltel.net>
    Subject: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not
    Flow matching for $1000! Wow, what do they do for that kind of money. I have AFP fuel injection on my IO360 and paid a visit to AFP at KSPA. If you live anywhere near SC the trip is well worth the $300 I paid to Don for an afternoon of flight testing, nozzle balancing and FI education by his small but very professional staff. Four of them spent the better part of an afternoon precisely balancing my system. It took four test hops and they even provided the data recorder in the back seat! I don't know how you could do the job on a test stand and I don't know why it should cost $1000. Ron Schreck RV-8 "Miss Izzy" Gold Hill Airpark, NC From: "Vern W." <highflight1@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not The original poster is deciding on whether to order his new engine with or without FI, not convert an existing engine. I don't know about Aerosport, but I bought a brand new TMX-IO360 w/Airflow Performance FI from Mattituck (it arrived just last week) and the differenc e in price BETWEEN the standard carb engine and going to the AFP FI was only $700. For me, that was a no brainer going with the FI at that price difference because of the already mentioned advantages. In fact, I went one step further and paid the additional $1000 for the "Flow Matching" option that gives you the ability to lean very exactingly by the engines ability to kee p all four cylinders running at the same fuel flow. So even at the additional $1700 for the way I went, it was still a no brainer. I admit that if were actually flying with a carbed engine, I would probably seriously wonder if I wanted to spend more than $3000 to change it over, bu t that's not an issue with a brand new engine order. Vern RV7-A Houston, TX


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    Time: 05:32:05 AM PST US
    From: gert <gert.v@sbcglobal.net>
    Subject: Re: OSH Parking Comments
    --> RV-List message posted by: gert <gert.v@sbcglobal.net> Hi Larry we generally, flow permitting, will let u do a run-up, if u need to. (talking for my area, coming out of RV land) Just stick u index finger in the air and describe a fast circle, we'll try and point u where the prop blast won't do any damage. U would not be the first one we park in the entrance to the warbird area to do a run-up. Having said that, we are apprehensive of letting folks do run-up's because A: they become situational unaware, let go off brakes and start rolling with head in cockpit, B: they will take this time to sort maps, set radio's, yack with pax, etc. We can't allow that on our busy taxiways, we can pull u off in the grass if u really have to STILL do this. Of course, U are all set except for the run-up/mag check, correct? So, if u need to do a run-up/mag check before take-off , signal us, we will accommodate, if u need to prep u plane, set radio's, etc etc etc, expect a lot of angry faces. Stop by and say HI, i work at the intersection by the warbirds/trimotor/demo area or stop by for a beer at nite, we're at the childrens pavilion by the red barn. Gert Larry Bowen wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" <Larry@BowenAero.com> > > A suggestion for EAA/FAA regarding the departure procedures - > > If a departure briefing is required, or nearly so, it needs to be state it > more clearly in the NOTAM. I was one of many who tried to leave without a > briefing sheet last year (my first as PIC), and was briefed at the hold > short line with the engine running. I chose not to get a briefing because I > already had a thorough understanding of the departure procedures in the > NOTAM, the wx was great, I had no questions, and it wasn't required. > > Also, address the run-up. I've seen orange shirts waving off some poor, > conscientious guy trying to do a run-up somewhere, anywhere, on the way to > the departure area. Put the policies/guidelines/restrictions in the NOTAM. > My searches on this topic in NOTAM returned nothing. > > Thanks for you volunteer efforts and keep up the great work. > > - > Larry Bowen > Larry@BowenAero.com > http://BowenAero.com > > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Wheeler North [mailto:wnorth@sdccd.edu] >> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 4:16 PM >> To: 'rv-list@matronics.com' >> Subject: RV-List: OSH Parking Comments >> >> --> RV-List message posted by: Wheeler North <wnorth@sdccd.edu> >> >> Just a few reminders for all of you going to OSH this year. >> >> > [snip] > >> Make sure you get a briefing before you depart and keep the >> brief sheet or you will be stopped and briefed when you get >> to the runway. This is very disconcerting to have happen just >> before takeoff and I have seen many pilots have to abort >> because they got rattled and forgot something like a canopy >> latch. This of course means they get back in line and do it >> all over again. >> >> And always remember, no matter how bad it gets, if they are >> wearing an orange vest they aren't getting paid. Just like >> you, they are out there trying to have a good time. They may >> not know everything so help them learn, and help them help you. >> >> W >> > > > > > > > > -- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Pursuant to US Code, Title 47, Chapter 5, Subchapter II, '227, any and all nonsolicited commercial E-mail sent to this address is subject to a download and archival fee in the amount of $500 US. E-mailing denotes acceptance of these terms. --------------------------------------------------------------------


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    Time: 06:14:00 AM PST US
    From: Darrell <lifeofreiley2003@yahoo.com>
    Subject: Re: Tiedowns?
    I have a "NEW" Titanium tie-down set with storage bag for sale. $95.00 plus shipping to you zip code. Darrell Albert Gardner <ibspud@adelphia.net> wrote: --> RV-List message posted by: "Albert Gardner" Anybody remember who makes the titanium tiedowns? Albert Gardner Yuma, AZ __________________________________________________


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    Time: 06:26:56 AM PST US
    Subject: FW: Missile Balloons
    From: "Frazier, Vincent A" <VFrazier@usi.edu>
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Frazier, Vincent A" <VFrazier@usi.edu> These are fricking sweet. I wish I knew where to get some. And how cool would it be to tie one to the tail of your airplane and fly past the control tower? The Homeland Security guys would soil their pants. Vince -----Original Message----- From: bfrazier Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 5:05 PM Subject: Missle Balloons Dad, you definitely need these for your truck. http://www.i-am-bored.com/bored_link.cfm?link_id=17842


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    Time: 06:32:48 AM PST US
    From: "Bob" <panamared3@brier.net>
    Subject: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not
    If you want to fly inverted aerobatics, then fuel injection is the way to go. On the other hand, hot starts and vapor lock are a pain. Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: Valovich, Paul To: rv-list@matronics.com Sent: Monday, June 12, 2006 2:32 PM Subject: RV-List: Fuel Injected - or Not Indecision is the key to flexibility. One of the great things about building an airplane: it's ok to change one's mind. I'm about at the engine ordering stage for my RV-8A QB. I have done a lot of research and thought I had made a rationale, educated decision - a new 180 hp horizontal induction fuel injected engine from Aerosport. However, a buddy casually posed the question: "Why fuel injection?" and I realized that other than the fact it seemed newer and sexier, I had no compelling answer as to why fuel injection might be worth the additional cost and pump installation complexity. I live in the Mojave (Ridgecrest, CA); carb icing isn't a compelling driver. So a question for all you old hands out there - Is fuel injection really worth the extra several thousand bucks? Why or why not? Also, does anyone know of any document that shows an in depth analysis of why or why not? Paul Valovich Booger -8A QB


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    Time: 06:36:51 AM PST US
    From: "Vern W." <highflight1@gmail.com>
    Subject: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not
    The $1000 option charge is for "Port, Flow Match, Combustion Equalization" For me, I wanted a turn-key engine that was literally ready to fly (Mattituck even installed the two P-mags I sent them and did the factory run-in with them adjusted and installed). So, first, I didn't want to take delivery on my new engine and have to keep working on it, and second, it may be possible that the $1000 pays for more than just installing matched injectors. Either way, I'm happy. Mahlon from Mattituck sometimes frequents this forum so perhaps he could jump in and describe exactly what's done for the $1000 "Flow Matching" option that might be different than just changing out an injector or two. Vern RV7-A Houston, TX On 6/14/06, Ron Schreck <ronschreck@alltel.net> wrote: > > Flow matching for $1000! Wow, what do they do for that kind of money. I > have AFP fuel injection on my IO360 and paid a visit to AFP at KSPA. If you > live anywhere near SC the trip is well worth the $300 I paid to Don for an > afternoon of flight testing, nozzle balancing and FI education by his small > but very professional staff. Four of them spent the better part of an > afternoon precisely balancing my system. It took four test hops and they > even provided the data recorder in the back seat! I don't know how you > could do the job on a test stand and I don't know why it should cost $1000. > > Ron Schreck > RV-8 "Miss Izzy" > Gold Hill Airpark, NC >


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    Time: 06:37:04 AM PST US
    From: Finn Lassen <finn.lassen@verizon.net>
    Subject: Re: Tiedowns?
    --> RV-List message posted by: Finn Lassen <finn.lassen@verizon.net> I would e-mail him and ask about availability and/or lead times. I ordered two sets at different times and they both arrived within a week after ordering, as far as I recall. He may be making them in batches, so depending on when you order you may receive them instantly or after quite a wait. If he says he doesn't have them "in stock" ready to ship, you could ask him to e-mail you when he does and them place your order. Finn Kevin Horton wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: Kevin Horton <khorton01@rogers.com> > > On 13 Jun 2006, at 23:25, Ron Lee wrote: > >>> >>> Anybody remember who makes the titanium tiedowns? >>> Albert Gardner >>> Yuma, AZ >> >> >> Something like Randy Simpson but I have read lots of negative posts >> about non-delivery of product. Verify using the archive. > > > http://www.kilohotel.com/rv8/article.php?story=Beware_Randy_Simpson > > Kevin Horton RV-8 (finishing kit) > Ottawa, Canada > http://www.kilohotel.com/rv8 > > > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List > http://wiki.matronics.com > >


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    Time: 06:38:28 AM PST US
    From: "Vincent Osburn" <flyby41@earthlink.net>
    Subject: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not
    I am no expert at anything but here goes..... Flow matching to the cylinders is done on a bench with each individual cylinder before assembly. "Flows" are compared and matched so that all are the same or as near the same as possible. Every cylinder port being somewhat different typically. In automotive racing the ports are ground (with a die grinder) and in some cases even welded to achieve better flow, comparing the CFM (cubic feet per minute) "flow" by sucking air through the intake ports and or blasting air out the exhaust ports. Now is that what your friends at AFP did for $300.00? I don't think so. ----- Original Message ----- From: Ron Schreck Sent: 6/14/2006 5:06:10 AM Subject: RV-List: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not Flow matching for $1000! Wow, what do they do for that kind of money. I have AFP fuel injection on my IO360 and paid a visit to AFP at KSPA. If you live anywhere near SC the trip is well worth the $300 I paid to Don for an afternoon of flight testing, nozzle balancing and FI education by his small but very professional staff. Four of them spent the better part of an afternoon precisely balancing my system. It took four test hops and they even provided the data recorder in the back seat! I don't know how you could do the job on a test stand and I don't know why it should cost $1000. Ron Schreck RV-8 "Miss Izzy" Gold Hill Airpark, NC From: "Vern W." <highflight1@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not The original poster is deciding on whether to order his new engine with or without FI, not convert an existing engine. I don't know about Aerosport, but I bought a brand new TMX-IO360 w/Airflow Performance FI from Mattituck (it arrived just last week) and the differenc e in price BETWEEN the standard carb engine and going to the AFP FI was only $700. For me, that was a no brainer going with the FI at that price difference because of the already mentioned advantages. In fact, I went one step further and paid the additional $1000 for the "Flow Matching" option that gives you the ability to lean very exactingly by the engines ability to kee p all four cylinders running at the same fuel flow. So even at the additional $1700 for the way I went, it was still a no brainer. I admit that if were actually flying with a carbed engine, I would probably seriously wonder if I wanted to spend more than $3000 to change it over, bu t that's not an issue with a brand new engine order. Vern RV7-A Houston, TX


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    Time: 06:45:16 AM PST US
    From: Charlie Kuss <chaztuna@adelphia.net>
    Subject: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not
    Ron, I suspect that the "flow matching" that Vern referred to was a "port and polish" job on the intake and exhaust ports of all 4 of his cylinder heads. They probably also "CCed" the combustion chambers. What that means, is that the modified the combustion chambers to all have the same volume. This is typically measured using a chemist's burette [marked in cubic centimeters (cc) ]. Considering that Lycoming cylinder heads are screwed onto the cylinders (as opposed to cylinders bolted to heads with a gasket in between on most engines), this would be more work than doing it on most engines. This "CCing" insures that the compression ratio is exactly equal between all cylinders. This sort of extra work is done on all "serious" automotive engines. The Reno racers also resort to this stuff to extract every last bit of power from their engines. This sort of work also improves idle smoothness. Part of the reason you needed to have your fuel injectors flow balanced was to compensate for production variations in the items mentioned above. Other variations are casting flaws in the sump, differing intake tube lengths and bends. The intake system on parallel valve Lycomings looks like something built by a plumber. Continental systems are even worse. Charlie Kuss >Flow matching for $1000! Wow, what do they do for that kind of >money. I have AFP fuel injection on my IO360 and paid a visit to >AFP at KSPA. If you live anywhere near SC the trip is well worth >the $300 I paid to Don for an afternoon of flight testing, nozzle >balancing and FI education by his small but very professional >staff. Four of them spent the better part of an afternoon precisely >balancing my system. It took four test hops and they even provided >the data recorder in the back seat! I don't know how you could do >the job on a test stand and I don't know why it should cost $1000. > >Ron Schreck >RV-8 "Miss Izzy" >Gold Hill Airpark, NC > > >From: "Vern W." <<mailto:highflight1@gmail.com>highflight1@gmail.com> >Subject: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not > > The original poster is deciding on whether to order his new > engine with or > without FI, not convert an existing engine. > I don't know about Aerosport, but I bought a brand new > TMX-IO360 w/Airflow > Performance FI from Mattituck (it arrived just last week) and > the differenc > e > in price BETWEEN the standard carb engine and going to the > AFP FI was only > $700. > > For me, that was a no brainer going with the FI at that price > difference > because of the already mentioned advantages. In fact, I went one step > further and paid the additional $1000 for the "Flow Matching" > option that > gives you the ability to lean very exactingly by the engines > ability to kee > p > all four cylinders running at the same fuel flow. > > So even at the additional $1700 for the way I went, it was still a no > brainer. > > I admit that if were actually flying with a carbed engine, I > would probably > seriously wonder if I wanted to spend more than $3000 to > change it over, bu > t > that's not an issue with a brand new engine order. > > Vern > RV7-A > Houston, TX >


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    Time: 07:12:36 AM PST US
    From: linn Walters <pitts_pilot@bellsouth.net>
    Subject: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not
    Ed Holyoke wrote: > If you're serious about having fuel injection for inverted flight, > don't forget the flop tube and inverted oil setup. The latter will > cost you some pounds and dollars and space on the firewall. > > > > Pax, > > > > Ed Holyoke > Yeah, but if you're serious about really wild unusual attitudes, it's well worth it!!! It would be a shame to find out you really like getting 'out of shape' only to find that your mount keeps cutting your fun short! Linn do not archive


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    Time: 07:17:14 AM PST US
    From: Darrell Reiley <lifeofreiley2003@yahoo.com>
    Subject: Re: Tiedowns?
    I have a "NEW" Titanium tie-down complete set with storage bag for sale. $95.00 plus shipping to your zip code. Darrell Albert Gardner <ibspud@adelphia.net> wrote: --> RV-List message posted by: "Albert Gardner" Anybody remember who makes the titanium tiedowns? Albert Gardner Yuma, AZ __________________________________________________


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    Time: 07:24:04 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not
    From: "Stewart, Michael (ISS Atlanta)" <mstewart@iss.net>
    Except that he specifically mentioned "ability to lean very exactingly by the engines ability to keep all four cylinders running at the same fuel flow." Perhaps he got both, air flow port and polish & fuel flow nozzle matching.. But I doubt it. Not even sure how it could be done with out bench running, and even then Im not sure how effective that would be as installations differ so drastically. Mike Do not archive _____ From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Charlie Kuss Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 9:43 AM Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not Ron, I suspect that the "flow matching" that Vern referred to was a "port and polish" job on the intake and exhaust ports of all 4 of his cylinder heads. They probably also "CCed" the combustion chambers. What that means, is that the modified the combustion chambers to all have the same volume. This is typically measured using a chemist's burette [marked in cubic centimeters (cc) ]. Considering that Lycoming cylinder heads are screwed onto the cylinders (as opposed to cylinders bolted to heads with a gasket in between on most engines), this would be more work than doing it on most engines. This "CCing" insures that the compression ratio is exactly equal between all cylinders. This sort of extra work is done on all "serious" automotive engines. The Reno racers also resort to this stuff to extract every last bit of power from their engines. This sort of work also improves idle smoothness. Part of the reason you needed to have your fuel injectors flow balanced was to compensate for production variations in the items mentioned above. Other variations are casting flaws in the sump, differing intake tube lengths and bends. The intake system on parallel valve Lycomings looks like something built by a plumber. Continental systems are even worse. Charlie Kuss Flow matching for $1000! Wow, what do they do for that kind of money. I have AFP fuel injection on my IO360 and paid a visit to AFP at KSPA. If you live anywhere near SC the trip is well worth the $300 I paid to Don for an afternoon of flight testing, nozzle balancing and FI education by his small but very professional staff. Four of them spent the better part of an afternoon precisely balancing my system. It took four test hops and they even provided the data recorder in the back seat! I don't know how you could do the job on a test stand and I don't know why it should cost $1000. Ron Schreck RV-8 "Miss Izzy" Gold Hill Airpark, NC From: "Vern W." <highflight1@gmail.com > Subject: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not The original poster is deciding on whether to order his new engine with or without FI, not convert an existing engine. I don't know about Aerosport, but I bought a brand new TMX-IO360 w/Airflow Performance FI from Mattituck (it arrived just last week) and the differenc e in price BETWEEN the standard carb engine and going to the AFP FI was only $700. For me, that was a no brainer going with the FI at that price difference because of the already mentioned advantages. In fact, I went one step further and paid the additional $1000 for the "Flow Matching" option that gives you the ability to lean very exactingly by the engines ability to kee p all four cylinders running at the same fuel flow. So even at the additional $1700 for the way I went, it was still a no brainer. I admit that if were actually flying with a carbed engine, I would probably seriously wonder if I wanted to spend more than $3000 to change it over, bu t that's not an issue with a brand new engine order. Vern RV7-A Houston, TX


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    Time: 07:31:04 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: OSH Parking Comments
    From: "Larry Bowen" <Larry@bowenaero.com>
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" <Larry@BowenAero.com> Thanks for the details. The primary point I was trying to make was these two topics are missing or lacking in the NOTAMS. I'll look for you at the show! -- Larry Bowen Larry@BowenAero.com http://BowenAero.com gert wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: gert <gert.v@sbcglobal.net> > > Hi Larry > > we generally, flow permitting, will let u do a run-up, if u need to. > (talking for my area, coming out of RV land) Just stick u index finger > in the air and describe a fast circle, we'll try and point u where the > prop blast won't do any damage. U would not be the first one we park in > the entrance to the warbird area to do a run-up. > > Having said that, we are apprehensive of letting folks do run-up's because > A: they become situational unaware, let go off brakes and start rolling > with head in cockpit, > B: they will take this time to sort maps, set radio's, yack with pax, etc. > > We can't allow that on our busy taxiways, we can pull u off in the grass > if u really have to STILL do this. Of course, U are all set except for > the run-up/mag check, correct? > > So, if u need to do a run-up/mag check before take-off , signal us, we > will accommodate, if u need to prep u plane, set radio's, etc etc etc, > expect a lot of angry faces. > > Stop by and say HI, i work at the intersection by the > warbirds/trimotor/demo area or stop by for a beer at nite, we're at the > childrens pavilion by the red barn. > > Gert > > > Larry Bowen wrote: >> --> RV-List message posted by: "Larry Bowen" <Larry@BowenAero.com> >> >> A suggestion for EAA/FAA regarding the departure procedures - >> >> If a departure briefing is required, or nearly so, it needs to be state >> it >> more clearly in the NOTAM. I was one of many who tried to leave without >> a >> briefing sheet last year (my first as PIC), and was briefed at the hold >> short line with the engine running. I chose not to get a briefing >> because I >> already had a thorough understanding of the departure procedures in the >> NOTAM, the wx was great, I had no questions, and it wasn't required. >> >> Also, address the run-up. I've seen orange shirts waving off some poor, >> conscientious guy trying to do a run-up somewhere, anywhere, on the way >> to >> the departure area. Put the policies/guidelines/restrictions in the >> NOTAM. >> My searches on this topic in NOTAM returned nothing. >> >> Thanks for you volunteer efforts and keep up the great work. >> >> - >> Larry Bowen >> Larry@BowenAero.com >> http://BowenAero.com >> >> >> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Wheeler North [mailto:wnorth@sdccd.edu] >>> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 4:16 PM >>> To: 'rv-list@matronics.com' >>> Subject: RV-List: OSH Parking Comments >>> >>> --> RV-List message posted by: Wheeler North <wnorth@sdccd.edu> >>> >>> Just a few reminders for all of you going to OSH this year. >>> >>> >> [snip] >> >>> Make sure you get a briefing before you depart and keep the >>> brief sheet or you will be stopped and briefed when you get >>> to the runway. This is very disconcerting to have happen just >>> before takeoff and I have seen many pilots have to abort >>> because they got rattled and forgot something like a canopy >>> latch. This of course means they get back in line and do it >>> all over again. >>> >>> And always remember, no matter how bad it gets, if they are >>> wearing an orange vest they aren't getting paid. Just like >>> you, they are out there trying to have a good time. They may >>> not know everything so help them learn, and help them help you. >>> >>> W >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > -- > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Pursuant to US Code, Title 47, Chapter 5, Subchapter II, '227, > any and all nonsolicited commercial E-mail sent to this address > is subject to a download and archival fee in the amount of $500 > US. E-mailing denotes acceptance of these terms. > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > >


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    Time: 07:33:37 AM PST US
    From: linn Walters <pitts_pilot@bellsouth.net>
    Subject: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not
    Vern W. wrote: > The $1000 option charge is for "Port, Flow Match, Combustion Equalization" > For me, I wanted a turn-key engine that was literally ready to fly > (Mattituck even installed the two P-mags I sent them and did the > factory run-in with them adjusted and installed). > > So, first, I didn't want to take delivery on my new engine and have to > keep working on it, and second, it may be possible that the $1000 pays > for more than just installing matched injectors. I think you're right. Along with the matched injectors, (from your description above) they also ported and polished the cylinders and sized the inside of the head where the Pistons are. Flow matching the injectors evens out the fuel load per cylinder .... all the grinding and other stuff is for equalizing the incoming air and matching the combustion volume. I'd say the the one grand was well spent if you're in a hurry. > Either way, I'm happy. And that's as it should be. I understand that the new ECI cylinders are pretty close to being flow matched naturally due to their casting process. > Mahlon from Mattituck sometimes frequents this forum so perhaps he > could jump in and describe exactly what's done for the $1000 "Flow > Matching" option that might be different than just changing out an > injector or two. Great idea. I'm looking to be educated too! Linn do not archive > > Vern > RV7-A > Houston, TX > > > On 6/14/06, Ron Schreck <ronschreck@alltel.net > <mailto:ronschreck@alltel.net>> wrote: > > Flow matching for $1000! Wow, what do they do for that kind of > money. I have AFP fuel injection on my IO360 and paid a visit to > AFP at KSPA. If you live anywhere near SC the trip is well worth > the $300 I paid to Don for an afternoon of flight testing, nozzle > balancing and FI education by his small but very professional > staff. Four of them spent the better part of an afternoon > precisely balancing my system. It took four test hops and they > even provided the data recorder in the back seat! I don't know > how you could do the job on a test stand and I don't know why it > should cost $1000. > > Ron Schreck > RV-8 "Miss Izzy" > Gold Hill Airpark, NC >


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    Time: 07:37:49 AM PST US
    From: linn Walters <pitts_pilot@bellsouth.net>
    Subject: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not
    Vincent Osburn wrote: > I am no expert at anything but here goes..... > Flow matching to the cylinders is done on a bench with each > individual cylinder before assembly. "Flows" are compared and matched > so that all are the same or as near the same as possible. Every > cylinder port being somewhat different typically. In automotive > racing the ports are ground (with a die grinder) and in some cases > even welded to achieve better flow, comparing the CFM (cubic feet per > minute) "flow" by sucking air through the intake ports and or blasting > air out the exhaust ports. > Now is that what your friends at AFP did for $300.00? I don't > think so. I think you hit the nail square! This is an apples/oranges discussion. Vince is on the right track. See my other post. I do believe the AFP route is the way to go Vs. GAMI based on other threads I've read. Linn do not archive > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Ron Schreck <mailto:ronschreck@alltel.net> > To: RV List <mailto:rv-list@matronics.com> > Sent: 6/14/2006 5:06:10 AM > Subject: RV-List: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not > > Flow matching for $1000! Wow, what do they do for that kind of > money. I have AFP fuel injection on my IO360 and paid a visit to > AFP at KSPA. If you live anywhere near SC the trip is well worth > the $300 I paid to Don for an afternoon of flight testing, nozzle > balancing and FI education by his small but very professional > staff. Four of them spent the better part of an afternoon > precisely balancing my system. It took four test hops and they > even provided the data recorder in the back seat! I don't know > how you could do the job on a test stand and I don't know why it > should cost $1000. > > Ron Schreck > RV-8 "Miss Izzy" > Gold Hill Airpark, NC >


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    Time: 07:45:34 AM PST US
    From: "Tony Marshall" <tony@lambros.com>
    Subject: Re: Tiedowns?
    Konrad, Do you have a phone number for Randy? tony marshall rv6 polson, mt ----- Original Message ----- From: Konrad L. Werner To: rv-list@matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 8:05 PM Subject: Re: RV-List: Tiedowns? They are made by Randy Simpson: www.airtimemfg.com I have a set and they are something else. I may even buy another set or two, as they make great gifts as well! Do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: Albert Gardner To: rv-list@matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 7:22 PM Subject: RV-List: Tiedowns? --> RV-List message posted by: "Albert Gardner" <ibspud@adelphia.net> Anybody remember who makes the titanium tiedowns? Albert Gardner Yuma, ========================= nbsp; Navigator Photoshare, and much much ; href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List">http://www.matronics. ========================= nbsp; Email List ; ========================= ========================= nbsp; generous bsp; href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c ========================= ================ -- Date: 6/12/2006


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    Time: 08:05:10 AM PST US
    From: "Konrad L. Werner" <klwerner@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: Tiedowns?
    Nope, sorry. I used to have Randy's cell number on my other PC, which has since gone to cyber heaven. So I no longer have it. Try to Email him thru his website and see what comes about in response . . . Let me know when you get a hold of him. do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: Tony Marshall To: rv-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 8:43 AM Subject: Re: RV-List: Tiedowns? Konrad, Do you have a phone number for Randy? tony marshall rv6 polson, mt ----- Original Message ----- From: Konrad L. Werner To: rv-list@matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 8:05 PM Subject: Re: RV-List: Tiedowns? They are made by Randy Simpson: www.airtimemfg.com I have a set and they are something else. I may even buy another set or two, as they make great gifts as well! Do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: Albert Gardner To: rv-list@matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 7:22 PM Subject: RV-List: Tiedowns? --> RV-List message posted by: "Albert Gardner" <ibspud@adelphia.net> Anybody remember who makes the titanium tiedowns? Albert Gardner Yuma, ========================= nbsp; Navigator Photoshare, and much much ; href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List">http://www.matronics. ========================= nbsp; Email List ; ========================= ========================= nbsp; generous bsp; href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c ========================= ================ -- Date: 6/12/2006 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- 6/12/2006


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    Time: 08:11:46 AM PST US
    From: Charlie Kuss <chaztuna@adelphia.net>
    Subject: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not
    --> RV-List message posted by: Charlie Kuss <chaztuna@adelphia.net> At 05:57 AM 6/14/2006, you wrote: >--> RV-List message posted by: "Jim Sears" <jmsears@adelphia.net> > > >I have a couple of nice polypropylene barrels; but, I've never used >them. I use the red 5 gallon cans because the barrels were going to >be more inconvenient to use. My truck's topper gets in the way of >anything larger. I don't want to have to pull a trailer, either. >snipped >Jim Sears in KY >EAA Tech Counselor Jim, I have been considering another option. Most of us will get grief from the local hanger landlord or fire marshal is we keep any sort of fueling trailer or portable refueling cans in or around the hanger. (Lots of times it's the FBO who sells fuel on the field who rats you out) I own my own auto repair shop in Pompano Beach, Florida. I own a fuel pressure testing tool (for autos). This unit has a special "quick disconnect" coupler, designed for use with auto fuels. The coupler is similar to the quick couplers used on shop air hoses. I think for folks who own trucks or cars with large fuel tanks that the following would work and be more convenient. It would also prevent hassles from the landlord and fire marshal. Install a Tee fitting into the fuel supply line under the hood of your vehicle, using a quick disconnect coupling. Fabricate a fueling hose with the matching quick coupling which will be long enough to reach from the car to your RV's fuel tank. Locate the fuel pump relay on your vehicle. Wire a toggle switch (locate the switch on your dash or under the hood) which will allow you to manually close the fuel pump relay. This will allow the vehicle's "in tank" electric fuel pump to run without the vehicle's engine running. This will allow you to pump fuel from your car or truck's fuel tank directly into your RV. This fuel would be less likely to get contaminated by debris, as can happen when using fueling cans. The fuel goes from your truck's fuel tank, through it's fuel filter and directly into your RV's fuel tank. An even simpler system would be to purchase the needed adapter fitting for one of these fuel pressure testers for your truck or car. This assumes your vehicle has multi-port (ie an injector for every cylinder) fuel injection. GM and Ford products use a Schrader port (similar to your tires and A/C fittings) to attach the fuel pressure testers. This really simplifies the equipment needed. There is a downside to this method. The Schrader port on the vehicle's fuel rail is small. It takes about 15 -30 minutes to fill your RV tanks using this restricted access port. This port is easily accessed. It is found on the engine near one of the fuel injectors. Stop and fill your vehicle's fuel tank(s) on your way to the airport. Pull your RV out of it's hanger and position your car or truck near the wing tank (engine off). Connect your fueling hose to the vehicle. Install a ground wire between the vehicles. Turn on the manual fuel pump and start fueling. When finished, reposition your truck and repeat for the other wing tank. Shutting the control valve on the fueling hose will not hurt your truck's electric fuel pump. The fuel pressure regulator on the truck's engine will divert the excess pressure and fuel back to the vehicle's fuel tank. FYI, Matco, Mac Tools and Snap On Tools make the fuel pressure tester I'm referring to. They sell individual components, as well as the entire tool. A quick check of McMaster-Carr's web site located several SS couplers suitable for gasoline. I just did a quick check. These first couplers I found are on page 166, 261 of their web site below. I'm sure there are more suitable ones available. www.mcmaster.com Just my idea and worth what you paid for it. Charlie Kuss


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    Time: 09:12:23 AM PST US
    From: "Gary Lineberry" <glineberry@earthlink.net>
    Subject: Re: Tiedowns?
    I ordered a set on December 1, 2005 and am still waiting. He does not reply to email and has no phone number on his website. People say that they will eventually arrive, so I guess I will have to just wait and see. If they ever do, I will let the list know just how long it took.


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    Time: 09:13:29 AM PST US
    From: "Terry Watson" <terry@tcwatson.com>
    Subject: GPS antenna firewall quick connect
    Ed, Thanks for the reminder. I have wrestled with the location and decided to put it on the front of the firewall with a cooling box and blast tube, as Klaus reluctantly allows in his instructions. I would rather have it behind the firewall, but he won't allow his cables to be disassembled and to run them through the firewall with the big terminals on them would require a bigger hole than I want to patch. In the RV-8, the front baggage compartment seems to be a preferred location and there won't be any cooling air in there. Maybe I'll just cut the damned wires and void the warrantee and put it in there anyway. Thanks for the reminder. Terry _____ From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ed Holyoke Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 10:24 PM Subject: RE: RV-List: GPS antenna firewall quick connect Terry, You might want to check with Klaus about that Lightspeed box, firewall forward. I'm pretty sure he still recommends them aft. Ours, an early Plasma I unit, requires air from a cooling fan and makes quite a bit of its own heat. He recommended that we have him check it out because a transformer tended to overheat on the early ones. He replaced ours (with the type he's using nowadays) and returned our old transformer to us. It was kinda blackened and didn't look too good. This was with just short of 700 hours. We put in a bigger avionics fan and enlarged the air vent to keep it cooler. YMMV Pax, Ed Holyoke


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    Time: 09:20:27 AM PST US
    From: "Michael" <cubflyr@comcast.net>
    Subject: More OSH arrival and parking stuff
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Michael" <cubflyr@comcast.net> Flying to OSH: you HAVE to go and in the aircraft you built. For one thing, you have to show it off to the 800,000 people that will be there during the course of the week. Will they ALL come see your airplane? No; but those most interested will. And you will see many examples of your type of aircraft, and some you never knew existed. Flying there and being there will be fond memories forever. The first time always is. Then you will become addicted and will HAVE to go every year. (For some folks, once is enough; for others, every five years or so. For many, the yearly event is not often enough.) Search the archives for the many posts about how to get there, what to take, camping, etc. The posts are many and varied. And it doesn't matter if they are several years old, it probably still applies. PRINT OUT AND STUDY THE NOTAM. Is that shouting? Yes. There are parts of the NOTAM you won't need. Don't print those. I print out all arrival (and departure) information for all runways as you do not know till you get there which runway they will have you using. I color code my print-outs for each direction. Have everything you need on your kneeboard about the time you are listening to the ATIS. You should be all set to enter the foray by then. Have PLENTY of fuel. You can circle The Lake for quite some time or be told not to even get in line yet as something is going on at the field. Cockpit water bottle and snacks are good to have with you; it can sometimes take a while. Getting In Line, the beginning of your arrival, is VERY doable. This is a well-oiled machine that has been refined for MANY YEARS and the controllers know what they are doing, There is a 2 year waiting list for controllers to come work OSH. And if you have read the NOTAM, have everything on your kneeboard, have looked at the photographs of the area, you will fit into the well-oiled machine easily. It sounds scary; it isn't. You just have to PAY ATTENTION. And shouldn't you always be paying attention? You need to be constantly LOOKING AROUND. Airplanes will be coming into The Line from all directions and altitudes. Keep the five second rule in play: if you have to do something (WHAT would you need to look at inside the cockpit??), then count to five while looking, then look out and around again. Depending on when you arrive, you may or may not talk to approach or tower. If it is early and the NOTAM is not in effect, it is just like a controlled airport and talking to a tower. DO what you know how to do. If the NOTAM is in effect, you probably will not have to say anything on the radio, nor should you unless someone asks you something. Communication is by wing rocking and the constant instructions from approach/tower. LISTEN; that's all. So: now you have come in over Ripon and followed the railroad tracks, found the flashing lights at Fisk and are in line behind a Kitfox. What do you do? Just fly your airplane. The 90 knot limit is very doable in your airplane. You should be familiar with slow flight anyway. If you aren't, go out and spend a couple of hours flying around at 80 to 90 knots so you aren't practicing In Line at Fisk. You may be behind a J-3 Cub or Flybaby and need to stay in line. Should you be up with the big boys at 130 kts? If that is what you are comfortable with but down lower with the slow guys is OK too. You are still the pilot in command. If something isn't right, doesn't feel right, looks wrong or you can see the stitching on the fabric of the KitFox, check six and get out of line. Go back to the beginning. BE SAFE. A good rule to follow is: if you haven't done it at home, don't try it at OSH for the first time. FLY THE AIRPLANE. Now you have landed on the white dot, and were told to expedite your exit. That means get off the runway. Sometimes a B-25 is landing behind you and they need the runway clear NOW. DO it. Don't wait till the intersection; get off the runway. The grass at the sides of the runway is usually OK to go taxiing off into but watch for runway lights. Then follow the flow of traffic on the taxi way closest to you. Pay Attention. Someone will probably be waving you in one direction or another. The next person you see will have an orange vest on and will be waving you to follow what he is telling you to do. DO THAT TOO. You may know where you are going and as long as you have the SIGN PRINTED FROM THE NOTAM, they will also know where you would like to be. HOWEVER, things change: every year the layout of the field is different, airplanes are assigned areas that were not where they were last year. Just follow the directions you are being given. If you want to park with your buddy and he is 5 airplanes ahead of you, DO NOT.......DO NOT STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TAXI WAY AND WAVE OVER A VOLUNTEER TO TELL HIM WHAT YOU WANT. Is that yelling? Yes. Because that is what will go on between you, who thinks he knows where you want to be, and the volunteer who knows where you have to go NOW. Meanwhile there are 50 airplanes behind you waiting for you to convince someone you need to be next to 48 Victor. They don't care. Clear the taxiway and hash that out later. Again, it doesn't matter who you know, where you parked last year, who YOU are; you are blocking the taxi way. Figure it out later. You can usually always be moved later. Show planes (homebuilts, war birds, antiques, etc) will ALWAYS have some place to park. Factory-built "spam cans" can be turned away when their area if full. So, if you get to OSH, there WILL be a place to park. The Vintage division can take some homebuilts but usually overflow and if there just ISN'T anywhere else in that area to park them. If you came in with a Cessna 170 and want to park and camp with them, you probably can but expect to be parked quite a way south of Airshow Center. That is still OK: you are at OSH. The briefing prior to departure has been a constant problem and you should have a departure briefing AND CARD before departure. We have tried to put a stop to aircraft being stopped prior to departure for a briefer to stick his head in the cockpit and brief you but it may still occasionally happen. The departure information IS in the NOTAM and should also be studied and printed, on you kneeboard. Things change and that is the reason for the pre-departure briefing. Just be familiar with the altitude restrictions and direction of flight prior to leaving. We see pilots blowing the NOTAM every year. The field will close every day of the show to departing aircraft. As stated before, do NOT wait until 5 minutes before the field closes to decide to depart. You may spend the air show parked somewhere you didn't want to be. PLAN AHEAD. PAY ATTENTION, even on the ground. The question of running up while in line: do your preflight check list as you are in line but NOT WHILE YOU ARE TAXIING as you don't know what the pilot in front of you is going to do. While you are stopped, go down the list, keeping track of where you were on the list. Save your take off check list, of course, for last, as you come up near the hold-short line. If you are being waved off by a volunteer while doing your run-up, you may have angled your prop blast into another airplane, the crowd, or something else is happening you may not be aware of. The volunteers are your extra set of eyes. I go through my final take off check list when I am number two for departure. Can you do your run-up at the hold-short line? Yes, but the controller may want you to taxi into position NOW. So do it somewhere, before. A Few Rules: don't get angry at a volunteer: they are there to help you, even if YOU don't think they know what they are doing. You think it's easy? Come volunteer yourself and find out it ain't all fun and games. Yelling at a volunteer gets you nowhere. In fact, it can get you to Appleton. Every year we get a hand full of pilots that are somehow more privileged than the common folk around him and needs to yell at someone. Don't be him/her. You are at OSH, for crying out loud; what's there to be upset about? Would you rather be at work??? Go yell at someone there. Be prepared: that means following the FARs and knowing all you can know about where you are going and how to get there. Have fun: that is why you came to OSH. Be safe: PAY ATTENTION, just like you always do. See you there. Michael RV-4 N232 Suzie Q Vintage Division hothead I mean hotshot


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    Time: 09:52:28 AM PST US
    From: Darrell Reiley <lifeofreiley2003@yahoo.com>
    Subject: Test
    This is only a test of the email system do not archive __________________________________________________


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    Time: 10:00:10 AM PST US
    From: "Konrad L. Werner" <klwerner@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: Tiedowns?
    Perhaps I should sell my set as they seem to be a commodity now? Highest bidder over US$1,000,000 gets them! Sorry about your experience though! Do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: Gary Lineberry To: rv-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 10:09 AM Subject: Re: RV-List: Tiedowns? I ordered a set on December 1, 2005 and am still waiting. He does not reply to email and has no phone number on his website. People say that they will eventually arrive, so I guess I will have to just wait and see. If they ever do, I will let the list know just how long it took. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- 6/14/2006


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    Time: 10:12:25 AM PST US


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    Time: 10:27:36 AM PST US
    From: "Konrad L. Werner" <klwerner@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: Source of inexpensive 17AH battery
    . . . Charlie is a Dumpster Diver, . . . Charlie is Dumpster Diver! Do not archive / no offense to Charlie / see the humor ----- Original Message ----- From: Charlie Kuss To: AeroElectric List ; rv-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 11:10 AM Subject: RV-List: Source of inexpensive 17AH battery --> RV-List message posted by: Charlie Kuss <chaztuna@adelphia.net> Listers, I recently found an APC 1400 VA computer un-interruptible power supply in the dumpster. I took it home and checked it out. These things retail for about $200. Turns out it had not one, but two 17 AH 12 volt batteries, like those used in my RV-8A. The batteries were both bad. I called a friend and he recommended I check www.gruberpower.com for replacements. I bought TWO of these batteries for $29.90 plus $25 for shipping. That's $54.90 total for TWO batteries. I've installed them in the APC and it now works great. The replacement batteries are "claimed" to be 18AH, but they are exactly the same dimensions as the originals, so I'm sure that the higher rating is just smoke and mirrors. The only down side is that they have rather frail terminals for aircraft use. See http://www.gruberpower.com/purchase/batteries/product.asp?intProdID=13& strCatalog_NAME=Batteries&strSubCatalog_NAME=&strSubCatalogID=&intC atalogID=10001&CurCatalogID Price for one is $21.85 plus $12 shipping for a total of $33.85 Save even more if you need two or can find a friend to share with. See http://www.gruberpower.com/purchase/batteries/product.asp?intProdID=40 I thought you might be interested. The batteries are manufactured in Vietnam. Charlie Kuss RV-8A Boca Raton, Fl ========================= ========== ========================= ========== ========================= ========== ========================= ========== -- 6/14/2006


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    Time: 10:37:41 AM PST US
    From: "Tim Bryan" <flyrv6@bryantechnology.com>
    Subject: Re: Test
    Yep, it's blank Do Not Archive -------Original Message------- From: Darrell Reiley Subject: RV-List: Test


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    Time: 10:46:19 AM PST US
    From: Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com>
    Subject: Re: Test
    --> RV-List message posted by: Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com> Try switching your email client to "plain text only" send mode. This will probably make things work better. Matt At 10:35 AM 6/14/2006 Wednesday, you wrote: >Yep, it's blank >Do Not Archive > >-------Original Message------- > >From: <mailto:lifeofreiley2003@yahoo.com>Darrell Reiley >Date: 06/14/06 09:57:37 >To: <mailto:rv-list@matronics.com>RV-List >Subject: RV-List: Test > > Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft


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    Time: 11:01:20 AM PST US
    From: Paul Besing <pbesing@yahoo.com>
    Subject: Re: Tiedowns?
    --> RV-List message posted by: Paul Besing <pbesing@yahoo.com> Hey, good idea...don't think I'm gonna let mine go. Never used them, but I'm sure I will! Paul Besing --- "Konrad L. Werner" <klwerner@comcast.net> wrote: > Perhaps I should sell my set as they seem to be a > commodity now? Highest bidder over US$1,000,000 > gets them! > > Sorry about your experience though! > > Do not archive > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Gary Lineberry > To: rv-list@matronics.com > Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 10:09 AM > Subject: Re: RV-List: Tiedowns? > > > I ordered a set on December 1, 2005 and am still > waiting. He does not reply to email and has no > phone number on his website. People say that they > will eventually arrive, so I guess I will have to > just wait and see. If they ever do, I will let the > list know just how long it took. > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > 6/14/2006 > __________________________________________________


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    Time: 11:27:13 AM PST US
    From: "Konrad L. Werner" <klwerner@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: Tiedowns?
    Good idea: Maybe? But for some reason no takers so far ??? What's going on ??? No lose cash anyone? ----- Original Message ----- From: Paul Besing To: rv-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 12:00 PM Subject: Re: RV-List: Tiedowns? --> RV-List message posted by: Paul Besing <pbesing@yahoo.com> Hey, good idea...don't think I'm gonna let mine go. Never used them, but I'm sure I will! Paul Besing --- "Konrad L. Werner" <klwerner@comcast.net> wrote: > Perhaps I should sell my set as they seem to be a > commodity now? Highest bidder over US$1,000,000 > gets them! > > Sorry about your experience though! > > Do not archive > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Gary Lineberry > To: rv-list@matronics.com > Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 10:09 AM > Subject: Re: RV-List: Tiedowns? > > > I ordered a set on December 1, 2005 and am still > waiting. He does not reply to email and has no > phone number on his website. People say that they > will eventually arrive, so I guess I will have to > just wait and see. If they ever do, I will let the > list know just how long it took. > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- > > > 6/14/2006 > __________________________________________________ ========================= ========== ========================= ========== ========================= ========== ========================= ========== -- 6/14/2006


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    Time: 11:37:41 AM PST US
    From: Charlie Kuss <chaztuna@adelphia.net>
    Subject: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not
    --> RV-List message posted by: Charlie Kuss <chaztuna@adelphia.net> Jim I found an article from Light Plane Maintenance on EAA's site regarding auto fuel STCs. They mention that Av gas Reid pressure is 6.5 psi (lower is better) Auto fuel can vary from 15 psi to 7 psi, so there is a variation. The article also mentions that Kalifornia requires a 7 psi maximum Reid pressure for their auto fuel. I guess you guys luck out. Evidently leading the nation towards a "greener" tomorrow has some advantages. The article also mentions that Peterson Aviation sells a Reid Vapor Pressure Tester. Sounds like a handy tool to have, especially if you want to use auto fuel in a 8.5 to 1 CR or fuel injected engine. I'm going to call Peterson Aviation on Monday, when Todd gets back in town. Charlie Kuss


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    Time: 11:54:55 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not
    From: "low pass" <rv_8pilot@hotmail.com>
    --> RV-List message posted by: "low pass" <rv_8pilot@hotmail.com> Speaking of fuel injection, what's the latest on the Ellison throttle body system? Back when I got my engine, there were mixed results on the product. What about recent actual experiences. I'm running a 160-hp, O-320. Thanks Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=41036#41036


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    Time: 12:36:22 PM PST US
    From: Mickey Coggins <mick-matronics@rv8.ch>
    Subject: Re: Fuel Injected - or Not
    --> RV-List message posted by: Mickey Coggins <mick-matronics@rv8.ch> > I found an article from Light Plane Maintenance on EAA's site regarding > auto fuel STCs. They mention that Av gas Reid pressure is 6.5 psi (lower > is better) Auto fuel can vary from 15 psi to 7 psi, so there is a > variation. The article also mentions that Kalifornia requires a 7 psi > maximum Reid pressure for their auto fuel. I guess you guys luck out. > Evidently leading the nation towards a "greener" tomorrow has some > advantages. The article also mentions that Peterson Aviation sells a > Reid Vapor Pressure Tester. Sounds like a handy tool to have, especially > if you want to use auto fuel in a 8.5 to 1 CR or fuel injected engine. You can also get the tester from http://www.decalinchemicals.com/ as well. Chris also has formulated and sells a safer TCP for experimental aircraft, and is a good guy - he drives a Subaru powered Glastar. -- Mickey Coggins http://www.rv8.ch/ #82007 finishing


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    Time: 02:09:04 PM PST US
    From: bertrv6@highstream.net
    Subject: Contruction videos
    --> RV-List message posted by: bertrv6@highstream.net Hello: The Contruction video tapes, have been sold. Bert rv6a flying


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    Time: 02:20:48 PM PST US
    From: RV6ator@aol.com
    Subject: wanted Sensenich metal prop
    Need a Sensenich metal prop for a 180 hp RV4 Regards, Bill Mahoney Sherman, CT RV6 N747WM


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    Time: 03:06:10 PM PST US
    From: Darrell Reiley <lifeofreiley2003@yahoo.com>
    Subject: Re: Test
    --> RV-List message posted by: Darrell Reiley <lifeofreiley2003@yahoo.com> I'll try it... I don't remember changing anything though. Thanks a bunch! Darrell --- Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com> wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: Matt Dralle > <dralle@matronics.com> > > > Try switching your email client to "plain text only" > send mode. This will probably make things work > better. > > Matt > > > At 10:35 AM 6/14/2006 Wednesday, you wrote: > >Yep, it's blank > >Do Not Archive > > > >-------Original Message------- > > > >From: <mailto:lifeofreiley2003@yahoo.com>Darrell > Reiley > >Date: 06/14/06 09:57:37 > >To: <mailto:rv-list@matronics.com>RV-List > >Subject: RV-List: Test > > > > > > > > Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | > CA | 94551 > 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | > dralle@matronics.com Email > http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products > For Aircraft > > > > > > > > browse > Subscriptions page, > FAQ, > > > Admin. > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________


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    Time: 03:06:10 PM PST US
    From: Darrell Reiley <lifeofreiley2003@yahoo.com>
    Subject: Test one more time
    --> RV-List message posted by: Darrell Reiley <lifeofreiley2003@yahoo.com> Hope this works... Test only... do not archive __________________________________________________


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    Time: 03:12:36 PM PST US
    From: "Richard McBride" <rickrv8@msn.com>
    Subject: Re: GPS antenna firewall quick connect
    Terry, I mounted two Plasma 1 boxes inside the right lower portion of my forward baggage compartment up against the side of the fuselage. I disassembled the terminals in order to get them through the firewall holes. If I remember correctly I didn't have to remove the pins. I simply disassembled the the terminal covers. But if you want to get the hole as small as possible you can use a pin extractor in order to fully disassemble. I've had to remove similar pins on my auto pilot and it's really an easy procedure. Just keep track of where the pins belong. Also, I constructed an aluminum cover plate to go over the boxes and the associated wiring just to make sure baggage didn't interfere. I discussed the arrangement with Klaus and he said it would be fine. To date, I've had no problems. Rick McBride ----- Original Message ----- From: Terry Watson<mailto:terry@tcwatson.com> To: rv-list@matronics.com<mailto:rv-list@matronics.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 12:12 PM Subject: RE: RV-List: GPS antenna firewall quick connect Ed, Thanks for the reminder. I have wrestled with the location and decided to put it on the front of the firewall with a cooling box and blast tube, as Klaus reluctantly allows in his instructions. I would rather have it behind the firewall, but he won't allow his cables to be disassembled and to run them through the firewall with the big terminals on them would require a bigger hole than I want to patch. In the RV-8, the front baggage compartment seems to be a preferred location and there won't be any cooling air in there. Maybe I'll just cut the damned wires and void the warrantee and put it in there anyway. Thanks for the reminder. Terry ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ed Holyoke Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 10:24 PM To: rv-list@matronics.com Subject: RE: RV-List: GPS antenna firewall quick connect Terry, You might want to check with Klaus about that Lightspeed box, firewall forward. I'm pretty sure he still recommends them aft. Ours, an early Plasma I unit, requires air from a cooling fan and makes quite a bit of its own heat. He recommended that we have him check it out because a transformer tended to overheat on the early ones. He replaced ours (with the type he's using nowadays) and returned our old transformer to us. It was kinda blackened and didn't look too good. This was with just short of 700 hours. We put in a bigger avionics fan and enlarged the air vent to keep it cooler. YMMV Pax, Ed Holyoke


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    Time: 03:38:48 PM PST US
    From: Darrell Reiley <lifeofreiley2003@yahoo.com>
    Subject: Tiedowns
    --> RV-List message posted by: Darrell Reiley <lifeofreiley2003@yahoo.com> I have a "Brand NEW" Titanium tie-down set with storage bag I will sell. $95.00 plus shipping to your zip code. Darrell __________________________________________________


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    Time: 03:51:59 PM PST US
    From: "Konrad L. Werner" <klwerner@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: Tiedowns
    Hey Darrell, You are undermining my salesoffer from earlier in the day by a whopping $999,905. Do you think that is fair? I am sure it will sell in record time though. just kidding & do not archive this nonsense of mine ----- Original Message ----- From: Darrell Reiley To: RV-List Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 4:36 PM Subject: RV-List: Tiedowns --> RV-List message posted by: Darrell Reiley <lifeofreiley2003@yahoo.com> I have a "Brand NEW" Titanium tie-down set with storage bag I will sell. $95.00 plus shipping to your zip code. Darrell


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    Time: 04:00:49 PM PST US
    From: "Tony Marshall" <tony@lambros.com>
    Subject: Re: Tiedowns
    --> RV-List message posted by: "Tony Marshall" <tony@lambros.com> Sold! Contact me off-list Tony Marshall Cell 406-249-0835 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Darrell Reiley" <lifeofreiley2003@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 4:36 PM Subject: RV-List: Tiedowns > --> RV-List message posted by: Darrell Reiley <lifeofreiley2003@yahoo.com> > > I have a "Brand NEW" Titanium tie-down set with > storage bag I will sell. > > $95.00 plus shipping to your zip code. > > > Darrell > > > __________________________________________________ > > >


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    Time: 04:54:18 PM PST US
    From: Darrell Reiley <lifeofreiley2003@yahoo.com>
    Subject: Re: Tiedowns
    --> RV-List message posted by: Darrell Reiley <lifeofreiley2003@yahoo.com> You have to add handling and shipping $ 999,000.00 ;-) Do not archive --- "Konrad L. Werner" <klwerner@comcast.net> wrote: > Hey Darrell, > > You are undermining my salesoffer from earlier in > the day by a whopping $999,905. Do you think that is > fair? I am sure it will sell in record time though. > > > just kidding & do not archive this nonsense of mine > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Darrell Reiley > To: RV-List > Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 4:36 PM > Subject: RV-List: Tiedowns > > > --> RV-List message posted by: Darrell Reiley > <lifeofreiley2003@yahoo.com> > > I have a "Brand NEW" Titanium tie-down set with > storage bag I will sell. > > $95.00 plus shipping to your zip code. > > > Darrell > __________________________________________________


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    Time: 06:54:04 PM PST US
    From: "Konrad L. Werner" <klwerner@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: Tiedowns
    ATTA BOY! You mean business, don't you! By the way: Who was the lucky-1-2-get it? Do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: Darrell Reiley To: rv-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 5:50 PM Subject: Re: RV-List: Tiedowns --> RV-List message posted by: Darrell Reiley <lifeofreiley2003@yahoo.com> You have to add handling and shipping $ 999,000.00 ;-) Do not archive --- "Konrad L. Werner" <klwerner@comcast.net> wrote: > Hey Darrell, > > You are undermining my salesoffer from earlier in > the day by a whopping $999,905. Do you think that is > fair? I am sure it will sell in record time though. > > > just kidding & do not archive this nonsense of mine > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Darrell Reiley > To: RV-List > Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 4:36 PM > Subject: RV-List: Tiedowns > > > --> RV-List message posted by: Darrell Reiley > <lifeofreiley2003@yahoo.com> > > I have a "Brand NEW" Titanium tie-down set with > storage bag I will sell. > > $95.00 plus shipping to your zip code. > > > Darrell > __________________________________________________ ========================= ========== ========================= ========== ========================= ========== ========================= ========== -- 6/14/2006


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    Time: 09:18:12 PM PST US
    From: "Terry Watson" <terry@tcwatson.com>
    Subject: GPS antenna firewall quick connect
    Rick, Thanks for the comments. After an email from Charlie Kuss about it, I went out to the shop and looked to see if I might be able to mount my Lightspeed box on the outside skin inside the lower part of the forward baggage, just as you suggest. I also pulled the cover off the D-sub connector to see how small of a hole I could get it through without voiding my warranty by disassembling it. I could get it through a 1-1/4" diameter hole, or a hole maybe 3/8" wide by 1-1/4" long. I think I can live with that. I also measured the wire from the crank position sensor to make sure it would be long enough if I routed it the other side of the engine (right side - it is now on the left) and that will work too. Now my main problem seems to be that I mounted my fuse blocks right where I should put the Lighspeed box, but I really like where Charlie has his so maybe I will tear it out and redo it. Why not? I have just about everything else on this airplane! I could also put it inside the main part of the baggage compartment on the firewall, but I am concerned that will be pretty hot too. I really appreciate your comments. Terry _____ From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Richard McBride Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 3:07 PM Subject: Re: RV-List: GPS antenna firewall quick connect Terry, I mounted two Plasma 1 boxes inside the right lower portion of my forward baggage compartment up against the side of the fuselage. I disassembled the terminals in order to get them through the firewall holes. If I remember correctly I didn't have to remove the pins. I simply disassembled the the terminal covers. But if you want to get the hole as small as possible you can use a pin extractor in order to fully disassemble. I've had to remove similar pins on my auto pilot and it's really an easy procedure. Just keep track of where the pins belong. Also, I constructed an aluminum cover plate to go over the boxes and the associated wiring just to make sure baggage didn't interfere. I discussed the arrangement with Klaus and he said it would be fine. To date, I've had no problems. Rick McBride




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