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1. 01:34 AM - Rv 8 Cowls (Trevor Mills)
2. 03:17 AM - Re: N557XW Flies (shirleyh)
3. 07:40 AM - Re: N557XW Flies (Charles Rowbotham)
4. 07:40 AM - sign vinyl (Frazier, Vincent A)
5. 07:47 AM - Re: N557XW Flies (Dave Mader)
6. 08:16 AM - Oshkosh BBQ (Bob Collins)
7. 08:26 AM - Re: N557XW Flies (Tony Marshall)
8. 08:48 AM - Re: Introducing a new builder (Tim Bryan)
9. 08:48 AM - Re: Vinyl Pinstriping (Jim Duckett)
10. 11:06 AM - Re: N557XW Flies (joelrhaynes@aol.com)
11. 02:53 PM - Re: N557XW Flies (Hans Conser)
12. 04:04 PM - Re: Tite-seal (Szantho B. Szantho)
13. 06:58 PM - RV9A Elevator Skin Cracks (Mike Holland)
14. 09:31 PM - EFIS ()
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If anyone in the LA area would like a set of cowls for an RV8/IO360
going cheap !! please let me know.
Trevor Mills 80605
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| Subject: | Re: N557XW Flies |
--> RV-List message posted by: "shirleyh" <shirleyh@oceanbroadband.net>
Congratulations, Joel - isn't it a great feeling?! Regarding the cooling - I have
an 0-360 in my recently completed RV6 - operating in the warmth of Western
Australia. I'm not having any oil cooling problems at the moment - rather the
opposite! I installed a larger oil cooler than standard because I expected to
be operating in high temps. Now that winter is here I've had to tape over about
a third of the cooler to keep temps in the green. What size oil cooler have
you installed?
Shirley Harding
RV6 VH ASF Flying 10 hours
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Charles Rowbotham" <crowbotham@hotmail.com>
Joel,
CONGRATULATIONS and WELL DONE !!!
Chuck & Dave Rowbotham
RV-8A
>From: joelrhaynes@aol.com
>Subject: RV-List: N557XW Flies
>Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:25:19 -0400
>
>
>This morning I proved the point that large sums of cash can make 1070 lbs.
>of aluminum, fiber glass and steel fly under its own power. She handled
>well and a small amount of aileron trim allowed her to fly hands-off.
>Only 39.5 Phase I hours to go before Oshkosh.
>
>Joel Haynes
>Bozeman, MT
>N557XW Flyin' and Grinnin'
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Tony,
I have a small (very small) sign shop. I do mostly church signs, car
decals, etc. but I can help with N numbers or other vinyl signage needs
for your bird.
If you just need pinstriping... automotive paint supply stores have huge
selections.
Vince Frazier
3965 Caborn Road
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
812-464-1839 work
812-985-7309 home
F-1H Rocket, N540VF
http://vincesrocket.com/airplane%20junk.html
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Joel,
Congratulations on your first flight! Just for your info or anybody else in
your area, there is a DAR that lives in Greybull, Wyo. I believe he is the
only one in the state of Wyo. But he would be much closer than Colo.
His name is Tim Mikus and I'm sure he's in the book;. I had him do my
inspection in Jan. and he is a heck of a nice guy and did a good job, I
feel. I also have an RV-6 with 0-360 and Sensenich. My only complaint is
the fact the I can turn it almost 2900 rpm at wide open throttle. The
engine was built up by a guy in Colo. And he "tweaked" it a little bit.
Higher comp pistons, etc. I think I will leave it as is so I don't loose my
climb performance. Don't know what to tell you as far as temps go, other
than 400 is not bad considering a new engine and mineral oil. As far as
oil temp., maybe the larger Stewart Warner cooler? They seem to help most
guys when they go to it. Kind of pricey though. Anyway, congrats and have
fun. Stop in Sheridan sometime and give me a call.
Dave Mader
674-7027
davemader@bresnan.net
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[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of joelrhaynes@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 11:25 AM
AB-DAR George Hanna flew from Colorado to Bozeman in is RV-6 yesterday to do
the inspection on my 7A (He is the closest DAR to Montana). Believe it or
not the FSDO in Helena needed 3-6 months to do my inspection. After 5 years
and 2 months of building, head scratching and the occasional cursing I said,
"Forget that!" So I hired George to fly up and do the deed. After two hours
of poring over the airplane he finally gave up trying to find something
wrong.
This morning I proved the point that large sums of cash can make 1070 lbs.
of aluminum, fiber glass and steel fly under its own power. She handled
well and a small amount of aileron trim allowed her to fly hands-off. I
have some high oil temps (235) so I definitely need to work on directing
better air flow through the cooler. CHT's stabilized around 400 which is
also a little on the high side but it is a new engine running straight
mineral oil. The airplane is equiped with an 0-360-A2A from AeroSport Power
and an 85 inch pitch Sensenich cruise prop. Despite the warm temps and 5000
ft field elevation, takeoff performance with the cruise prop was no problem.
I know I need to run it hard the first few hours to seat the rings but
because of the higher temps I had throttled back to 2200 to 2300 and was
still showing 140 kts on the GPS without gear leg fairings or wheel pants.
After some tweaking under the cowling I'll see if I can run it harder and
still keep the temps reasonable. Any advice on CHT and oil temp contro l is
welcome.
Only 39.5 Phase I hours to go before Oshkosh.
Joel Haynes
Bozeman, MT
N557XW Flyin' and Grinnin'
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--> RV-List message posted by: "Bob Collins" <bcollinsrv7a@comcast.net>
Just a final invitation to RVers to the 2006 RV BBQ at Oshkosh. It'll be Wednesday
the 26th starting at 6 p.m. in Camp Scholler. If you're interested, please
register in advance. We want to get a head count so we can figure out how much
food to buy. "Walk ins" are still welcome, but it would be easier if we had
a fairly accurate count.
Details (especially some important ones for folks not staying in Camp Scholler) available here (http://home.comcast.net/~bcollinsrv7a/eaa/2006bbq.html).
Bring chairs!
Also it would be great if folks would bring a salad or dessert to share.
--------
Bob Collins
St. Paul, Minn.
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| Subject: | Re: N557XW Flies |
Congratulations Joel,
Great to have another flying RV in Montana. If, when OSH time rolls
around, you are ready to go, let me know. It would be fun to have a
small gaggle of RVs from the West parade out there together.
tony marshall
rv6
polson, mt
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Mader
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 8:45 AM
Subject: RE: RV-List: N557XW Flies
Joel,
Congratulations on your first flight! Just for your info or anybody
else in your area, there is a DAR that lives in Greybull, Wyo. I
believe he is the only one in the state of Wyo. But he would be much
closer than Colo.
His name is Tim Mikus and I'm sure he's in the book;. I had him do my
inspection in Jan. and he is a heck of a nice guy and did a good job, I
feel. I also have an RV-6 with 0-360 and Sensenich. My only complaint
is the fact the I can turn it almost 2900 rpm at wide open throttle.
The engine was built up by a guy in Colo. And he "tweaked" it a little
bit. Higher comp pistons, etc. I think I will leave it as is so I
don't loose my climb performance. Don't know what to tell you as far
as temps go, other than 400 is not bad considering a new engine and
mineral oil. As far as oil temp., maybe the larger Stewart Warner
cooler? They seem to help most guys when they go to it. Kind of pricey
though. Anyway, congrats and have fun. Stop in Sheridan sometime and
give me a call.
Dave Mader
674-7027
davemader@bresnan.net
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From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
joelrhaynes@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 11:25 AM
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Subject: RV-List: N557XW Flies
AB-DAR George Hanna flew from Colorado to Bozeman in is RV-6 yesterday
to do the inspection on my 7A (He is the closest DAR to Montana).
Believe it or not the FSDO in Helena needed 3-6 months to do my
inspection. After 5 years and 2 months of building, head scratching and
the occasional cursing I said, "Forget that!" So I hired George to fly
up and do the deed. After two hours of poring over the airplane he
finally gave up trying to find something wrong.
This morning I proved the point that large sums of cash can make 1070
lbs. of aluminum, fiber glass and steel fly under its own power. She
handled well and a small amount of aileron trim allowed her to fly
hands-off. I have some high oil temps (235) so I definitely need to
work on directing better air flow through the cooler. CHT's stabilized
around 400 which is also a little on the high side but it is a new
engine running straight mineral oil. The airplane is equiped with an
0-360-A2A from AeroSport Power and an 85 inch pitch Sensenich cruise
prop. Despite the warm temps and 5000 ft field elevation, takeoff
performance with the cruise prop was no problem. I know I need to run
it hard the first few hours to seat the rings but because of the higher
temps I had throttled back to 2200 to 2300 and was still showing 140 kts
on the GPS without gear leg fairings or wheel pants. After some
tweaking under the cowling I'll see if I can run it harder and still
keep the temps reasonable. Any advice on CHT and oil temp contro l is
welcome.
Only 39.5 Phase I hours to go before Oshkosh.
Joel Haynes
Bozeman, MT
N557XW Flyin' and Grinnin'
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| Subject: | Re: Introducing a new builder |
Nothing perverted about Gyros, I wish I had one to play with. Have fun
building your RV, you will love it. And welcome to the group.
Tim
RV-6
-------Original Message-------
Hello there list folk. I have just started building an RV-9A and have my
web site is up. I welcome all comments and cautions. I'm presently work
ing
on my Horizontal Stabilizer and have built a gyrocopter before this proje
ct.
Yes, I know that gyros are considered a bit of a perversion but please k
now
I'm a fixed wing kind of guy with this one oddness...
Michael Hudson
Portland, Oregon
www.N669RV.com
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| Subject: | Re: Vinyl Pinstriping |
Tony,
The next time your in Missoula stop down at Carquest Automotive Refinsh
Supply on Broadway. They have complete lines of both Prostripe and 3M
stripping tapes. Bewteen the two lines you have about 200 colors to
choose from. Most come in either 40' or 100' rolls.
Jim Duckett RV-7A
Sun River
----- Original Message -----
From: Tony Marshall
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 5:18 PM
Subject: RV-List: Vinyl Pinstriping
Does anyone have a supply source for small quantities of vinyl
pinstriping? By small quantities I mean 100 ft or so. I am looking for
Avery colors. Thanks for any help.
Tony Marshall
RV6
Polson, MT
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| Subject: | RE: N557XW Flies |
...much safer for everyone?
Not sure what you are implying but I have a complete flight test program mapped
out that will be conducted in a SAFE manner. I have time to complete it before
Oshkosh and will do so if no major surprises are encountered.
Joel Haynes
RV-7A 0.5 hours
> You still have a lot of testing work to do during the next 39.5 hours
> and if you are anything close to average, you will find some small set
> backs as you progress through the testing. I hope you do not rush
> through the 40 hours just putting on hours to just get r done. Review
> the EAA materials and you will find lots of test flight stuff if you
> need to take a look at it. Best wishes. ( There is always next year
> for flying to O when it will be much safer for everyone.)
________________________________________________________________________
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| Subject: | Re: N557XW Flies |
Congratulations Joel, sorry I couldn't be there. I am available to
help with oil cooler changes or any other help you may want.
Hans
> From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> joelrhaynes@aol.com
> Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 11:25 AM
> To: rv-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RV-List: N557XW Flies
> -
> AB-DAR George Hanna flew from Colorado to Bozeman in is RV-6 yesterday
> to do the inspection on my 7A (He is the closest DAR to Montana).
> Believe it or not the FSDO in Helena needed 3-6-months to do my
> inspection.- After 5 years and 2 months of building, head scratching
> and the occasional cursing-I said, "Forget that!" So I hired George
to
> fly up and do the deed. -After two hours of poring over the airplane
> he finally gave up trying to find-something wrong.-
> -
> This morning I proved the point that large sums of cash can make 1070
> lbs. of aluminum, fiber glass-and steel-fly under its own power.-
She
> handled well and a small amount of aileron trim allowed her to fly
> hands-off.- I have some high oil temps-(235)-so I definitely
need to
> work on directing better air flow through the cooler.- CHT's
> stabilized around 400 which is-also a little on the high side but it
> is a new engine running straight mineral oil.- The airplane is
equiped
> with an 0-360-A2A from AeroSport Power and an 85 inch pitch Sensenich
> cruise prop. Despite the warm temps and 5000 ft field elevation,
> takeoff performance with the cruise prop-was no problem.- I know I
> need to run it hard the first few hours to seat the rings-but
because
> of the higher temps I had throttled back to 2200 to 2300 and was still
> showing 140 kts on the GPS without gear leg fairings or wheel pants.-
> After some tweaking under the cowling I'll see-if I can run it
harder
> and still keep the temps reasonable.- Any advice on CHT and oil temp
> contro l is welcome.
> -
> Only 39.5 Phase I hours to go before Oshkosh.
> -
> Joel Haynes
>
> Bozeman, MT
>
> N557XW Flyin' and Grinnin'
> -
> -
>
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Thanks guys for all the help on the titeseal. We sure have a great
community. This morning we hung the engine on my RV9-A. Started about 10:30
and by 12:00 we were ready (also ready for the lunch; thanks to my wife it
was very tasty). Now it feels like I am 75% done and 50% more to go. Below
is a brief description of how we managed to do the job.
Install the fittings for the oil pressure and oil cooler hoses. I used the
medium weight tightseal. The installation of the oil cooler fitting between
the magnetos was a bit tricky, but using a crowfoot wrench and an open end
wrench it is manageable. We lifted the engine with the engine hoist and
positioned it in front of the engine mount. Taking the advice of an
experienced (16X) plane builder friend we started at the bottom two mounts.
This was quite easy and I can see why he wanted to do it this way. If you
start at the top it would be very difficult to get the bolts in at the
bottom. There is not much room at the bottom. Once we put the bolts in we
hand tightened the castle nuts and started on the top mounts. Looking toward
the cockpit the right bolt went in relatively easy. The left bolt was an
other matter. It took us about 15-20 minutes to get this bolt in. We had to
move the engine until it finally lined up and we could put in the bolt part
ways. For the rest we had to use slight persuasion with a rubber hammer.
After this we tightened up the bolts one at a time and a little bit at a
time until the mounts bottomed out. Put the cotter pins in and took some
pictures. On the bottom bolts the cutter pins are quite tricky. You have to
turn the bolts several times to install the pin and spread the legs. We also
had to use 3 washers to get the proper cotter pin position under the nuts.
Obviously we checked and double checked for the right bolts (the bottom is
longer than the top because of the extra large washer). What a day!! This is
why we build!
John Szantho
RV9-A Firewall Forward
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| Subject: | RV9A Elevator Skin Cracks |
After 78 hours, the right top elevator skin of my RV9A has developed two, 1
- 2" cracks, that run parallel to the trailing edge. The cracks originate
and are centered on the last stiffener rivet. Stop drilling appears to
prevent extension. The engine is an O-320 with a Sensenich prop.
How common is this problem?
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Howdy fellow RV dudes and dudettes. My partner Gary and I are working
on the fuselage of a RV-8A QB on an airpark called Alta Sierra located
about 40nm north of Sacramento, CA. We are trying to come up with a
panel design as we hope to buy an EFIS and the non Van's supplied
instruments at Oshkosh next month. We have most of the panel sorted
out, but are still considering two options for the EFIS - Blue Mountain
and Grand Rapids Technology(GRT). We plan to get the engine monitoring
feature on whichever EFIS we select. We will use the TruTrak Autopilot
if we go with GRT, or the Blue Mountain's autopilot with their system.
We have looked at their web sites and have a general understanding how
their systems work, but we really need is feedback from folks who have
installed and used them. We would appreciate any feedback, positive or
negative, on the install and operation of these systems.
Do you find them reliable?
Does the company back their product?
Quality of customer service?
Quality and speed of problem resolution to include return to the vendor
for repair and/or upgrade?
Does the company meet projected dates for service, upgrades and
revisions?
Are their prices stable?
I know, sooo many questions. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Obviously, we would love to hear real world experiences that you may
have had with these new gadgets.
Thanks, Jim Barrilleaux
jbario@sbcglobal.net
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