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1. 01:31 AM - Re: Steerable nose gear (or MMTB) (FLYaDIVE@aol.com)
2. 05:06 AM - Re: Lightspeed Ignition Problem (Mike Kraus)
3. 06:11 AM - homebuilt blimps, was Major new product announcement from Vans (glen matejcek)
4. 06:23 AM - OAT probe position (James H Nelson)
5. 06:31 AM - The TRUTH about MOGAS (glen matejcek)
6. 06:38 AM - best construction web sites (Michael B.)
7. 06:45 AM - Re: Lightspeed Ignition Problem (Charlie Kuss)
8. 06:45 AM - Re: Tire marking material (Charlie Kuss)
9. 07:19 AM - VM1000 light system failure (Ralph E. Capen)
10. 07:40 AM - Re: Lightspeed Ignition Problem (Tracy Crook)
11. 07:51 AM - Re: Major new product announcement from Vans (Konrad L. Werner)
12. 08:21 AM - Re: OAT probe position (Konrad L. Werner)
13. 08:42 AM - Re: Lightspeed Ignition Problem (Ron Lee)
14. 08:48 AM - Re: Tire marking material (Vanremog@aol.com)
15. 08:49 AM - Re: OAT probe position (LarryRobertHelming)
16. 09:47 AM - Re: Major new product announcement from Vans (Chris W)
17. 10:30 AM - Re: OAT probe position (Ernie & Margo)
18. 10:36 AM - Re: Lightspeed Ignition Problem (Ron Lee)
19. 11:21 AM - Re: Major new product announcement from Vans (Chuck Jensen)
20. 11:21 AM - Re: homebuilt blimps, was Major new product announcement (linn Walters)
21. 12:06 PM - Re: Major new product announcement from Vans (Rob Prior (rv7))
22. 12:34 PM - Re: Major new product announcement from Vans (Chris W)
23. 12:44 PM - Re: Major new product announcement from Vans (Hopperdhh@aol.com)
24. 01:09 PM - Re: Major new product announcement from Vans (Hopperdhh@aol.com)
25. 01:11 PM - Lightspeed Electronic Igntion Probelm - SOLVED (John Fasching)
26. 01:24 PM - Re: Major new product announcement from Vans (Hopperdhh@aol.com)
27. 02:44 PM - Re: OAT probe position (Denis Walsh)
28. 03:00 PM - Van's announcement leaked (Paul Besing)
29. 04:15 PM - Re: Major new product announcement from Vans (pcowper@webtv.net (Pete Cowper))
30. 06:06 PM - best construction web sites (James H Nelson)
31. 07:53 PM - Re: Re: Major new product announcement from Vans (Evan and Megan Johnson)
32. 08:24 PM - Re: Re: Major new product announcement from Vans (Ron Lee)
33. 09:45 PM - Re: Tire marking material (Mark E Navratil)
34. 10:07 PM - Re: Re: Major new product announcement from Vans (Konrad L. Werner)
35. 10:50 PM - Re: Re: Tire marking material (JOHN STARN)
36. 11:01 PM - Re: Major new product announcement from Vans (Chris W)
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| Subject: | Re: Steerable nose gear (or MMTB) |
--> RV-List message posted by: FLYaDIVE@aol.com
In a message dated 7/14/06 7:49:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
jmsears@adelphia.net writes:
> > I fully understand where pilotage comes into the
> > equation but I have two nephews and a wife who
> > will be taking their primary flight training in my RV-7A
> > flying off of a moderate length grass strip. I think the
> > oleo strut gear would be a slightly more robust nose gear.
> >
>
> Steve, all I can say is you're one brave fella. :-)
====================================
WOW Steve ... You are TOO kind.
If this fella was a friend I would read him the riot act!
I would not even consider ANY instructor an instructor if he accepted this
challenge.
And what insurance company would insure the plane or instructor under these
conditions.
Hello J. F. Kennedy, Jr., your family plot is waiting.
Barry
"Chop'd Liver"
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| Subject: | Lightspeed Ignition Problem |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Mike Kraus" <n223rv@wolflakeairport.net>
We had the same problem. Pulled off the contacts to the coils, cleaned
them all up, and put them back together. Fixed the problem.
-Mike
-----Original Message-----
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ron Lee
Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 11:35 PM
--> RV-List message posted by: Ron Lee <ronlee@pcisys.net>
Just remove and reseat all the connections. I had a loss of one side
once that nothing fixed. It finally went away and my opinion is that
some corrosion impacted the connection of one of the wires to the coils.
The multiple reconnecting may have "cleaned" the corrosion.
Ron Lee
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| Subject: | homebuilt blimps, was Major new product announcement from Vans |
--> RV-List message posted by: "glen matejcek" <aerobubba@earthlink.net>
Hi Stormy-
Re: why are there no homebuilt blimps flying?
IIRC, there was a pedal powered, one seat blimp at OSH some years back. I
think it ws the brain child and gimmick of some comedian. Really!
glen matejcek
aerobubba@earthlink.net
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| Subject: | OAT probe position |
--> RV-List message posted by: James H Nelson <rv9jim@juno.com>
I am about to hook up the outside air temp probe. After consulting the
web (thank goodness) I am thinking about placing the sensor in the FAB
prior to the air filter in the snorkel area. My logic says it would give
me OAT with out the heating of the engine temps affecting it. It should
give me air temps for my EFIS to compute DA. My second choice is the
inboard inspection panel in the wing. The FAB position would require no
disconnecting. Am I not seeing something?
Jim Nelson
RV9-A FWF
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| Subject: | The TRUTH about MOGAS |
--> RV-List message posted by: "glen matejcek" <aerobubba@earthlink.net>
Hi Charlie-
Thanks for the links. They gave me just what I needed-
glen matejcek
aerobubba@earthlink.net
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| Subject: | best construction web sites |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Michael B." <brewtoo@yyhmail.com>
I have great respect for those who can build an RV. I am even more impressed by
those who build RVs and also build web sites to document their work.
There are so many great sites!
What are your favorites? Which have helped you most?
Thanks
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| Subject: | Re: Lightspeed Ignition Problem |
Dick
What GM coils are you referring to? Late model Corvette items?
V-6/V-8 DIS (distributorless Ignition System) coils? Could you supply
a part number or vehicle/engine application?
Charlie Kuss
>John,
>I experienced similar problems several years ago. I determined
>that it was failure from heat soaking of the lightweight coils
>supplied by Klaus. He suggested I replace them with General Motors
>coils which I did. I have had no problems since, 1000 hours ago. Good Luck.
>Dick Martin
>RV8 N233M
>the fast one
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <mailto:n1cxo320@salidaco.com>John Fasching
>To: <mailto:rv-list@matronics.com>rv-list@matronics.com
>Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 7:18 PM
>Subject: RV-List: Lightspeed Ignition Problem
>
>I have been using two Lightspeed Engineering Hall-effect electronic
>ignition systems on my O-320 160HP engine in my RV6A for some time
>now, all trouble free.
>
>BUT, today upon returning from a nearby flyin breakfast the plane
>was really "making knots" and was making about 180 TAS and 171 GPS
>ground speed at 2,350-RPM, with a fuel burn of 6.7 GPH. So I was happy.
>
>On shutdown, I always "kill" one ignition at a time to insure they
>are both working (you can turn one off in flight and only see a
>10-RPM engine drop.) Today with the right side on alone it dropped
>engine rpm by 400 to 500 and it ran REALLY rough. I put in new
>plugs, re-timed the Hall-effect pickup units and got no improvement.
>Connections/connectors all securely attached.
>
>While its easy to suspect the electronic unit I do have to recognize
>that the plugs are firing, albiet in strange ways, so the
>electronics can't be "dead" - also in flight the roughness was not
>present, or at least not noticeable.
>
>I asked Klaus for an opinion but probably won't hear from him due to
>upcoming OSH, etc. Any Lightspeed users out there have any suggestions?
>
>John
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| Subject: | Re: Tire marking material |
Listers,
The item mentioned below is commonly called a metal marking pen. I
purchased mine from my local MSC store. They sell them in white,
yellow, blue and red. I've found that the yellow is the most useful. See
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNPDFF?PMPAGE=2618&PMITEM=07519317&PMCTLG=00
Charlie Kuss
>--> RV-List message posted by: "JOHN STARN" <jhstarn@verizon.net>
>
>The pen Tom refers to is the one that Pick A Part, Pick Ur
>Part ETC. use to identify items. Ours came from the local NAPA auto
>parts store, not plain touch up but more on the line of "Marks a
>Lot" 'cause it only wears off if ya'll git on your fingers. It has a
>ball bearing in it to help with mixing. Make sure to depress the
>wick end when you think it's out of paint. I think the brand name is
>"Paint Stik". 8*) KABONG Do Not Archive
>
>----- Original Message ----- Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 5:26 PM
>
>
>>--> RV-List message posted by: "Tom Gummo" <T.gummo@verizon.net>
>>
>>I found a touch up pen at a auto parts store. It has yellow paint
>>in it. It seems to stay on my tires with no problems.
>>
>>Tom Gummo
>>Apple Valley, CA
>>Harmon Rocket-II
>>
>>do not archive
>
>
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| Subject: | VM1000 light system failure |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Ralph E. Capen" <recapen@earthlink.net>
Fellow listers,
Anyone out there experience a failure mode with their VM1000 internal
lighting system? The lights worked up until a few days ago...I'm trying to
remember if I have done anything to the lighting system that might cause the
failure mode sooooo........
Here's the troubleshooting that I have already done:
Pin 20 has 13.3 VDC
Pin 21 has between 4.1 VDC and 10.8 VDC depending on the dimmer setting
Pin 22 has continuity to ground
These three are 'as designed' in my opinion - so the proper stuff is at
least getting to the DPU.
Is there something that I can check on the cable between the DPU and the
display?
I've sent a note to Vision Microsystems - I'll post their response.........
Ralph Capen
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| Subject: | Re: Lightspeed Ignition Problem |
Don't know what GM coils Klaus uses but, I have had similar symptoms
with my system (rotary engine, but they all need spark) and it was due
to heat soaking of coils. I use GM coils for the LS1 engine and the
failures occurred with the truck version of the LS1. The Corvette
version has always worked flawlessly.
Point being that all GM coils are not created equal. The Corvette coils
are made by Nippon Denso (I love their stuff). The truck version was
made by Hitachi I think.
Tracy Crook
----- Original Message -----
From: dick martin<mailto:martin@gbonline.com>
To: rv-list@matronics.com<mailto:rv-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 10:47 PM
Subject: Re: RV-List: Lightspeed Ignition Problem
John,
I experienced similar problems several years ago. I determined that
it was failure from heat soaking of the lightweight coils supplied by
Klaus. He suggested I replace them with General Motors coils which I
did. I have had no problems since, 1000 hours ago. Good Luck.
Dick Martin
RV8 N233M
the fast one
----- Original Message -----
From: John Fasching<mailto:n1cxo320@salidaco.com>
To: rv-list@matronics.com<mailto:rv-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 7:18 PM
Subject: RV-List: Lightspeed Ignition Problem
I have been using two Lightspeed Engineering Hall-effect electronic
ignition systems on my O-320 160HP engine in my RV6A for some time now,
all trouble free.
BUT, today upon returning from a nearby flyin breakfast the plane
was really "making knots" and was making about 180 TAS and 171 GPS
ground speed at 2,350-RPM, with a fuel burn of 6.7 GPH. So I was happy.
On shutdown, I always "kill" one ignition at a time to insure they
are both working (you can turn one off in flight and only see a 10-RPM
engine drop.) Today with the right side on alone it dropped engine rpm
by 400 to 500 and it ran REALLY rough. I put in new plugs, re-timed the
Hall-effect pickup units and got no improvement. Connections/connectors
all securely attached.
While its easy to suspect the electronic unit I do have to recognize
that the plugs are firing, albiet in strange ways, so the electronics
can't be "dead" - also in flight the roughness was not present, or at
least not noticeable.
I asked Klaus for an opinion but probably won't hear from him due to
upcoming OSH, etc. Any Lightspeed users out there have any suggestions?
John
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| Subject: | Re: Major new product announcement from Vans |
OR
....just before you hit Terra Firma, certainly do not forget to turn the
Airbag Master Switch on, so it can activate at impact...
And I don't think Vans new Product is a bag full of air.
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: Kevin Horton
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 3:26 PM
Subject: Re: RV-List: Major new product announcement from Vans
--> RV-List message posted by: Kevin Horton <khorton01@rogers.com>
I hope the air bag would mount up high enough so there was no chance
of it pushing the stick forward if it fired off in the air.
Otherwise a spurious firing could cause structural failure. I'm not
a big fan of electrically commanded systems with single point
failures that cause a catastrophic event.
Kevin Horton
On 15 Jul 2006, at 16:36, Terry Watson wrote:
> --> RV-List message posted by: "Terry Watson" <terry@tcwatson.com>
>
> I read somewhere about airbags that are a part of the shoulder
> harness. The
> one I read about was for a single strap shoulder harness, such as in
a
> Cessna. I think they were to be an option on some certified
aircraft.
>
> Terry
>
>
>
> --> RV-List message posted by: Mickey Coggins
<mick-matronics@rv8.ch>
>
>> I'll guess its air bags to deploy in a crash -- like automobiles
>> have.
>> Ken Kruger mentioned last year at OSH that he thought it would be
>> a good
>> idea. I disagreed at the time, but have been thinking about it
since
>> then. Maybe it is a good idea.
>
> That would be a great announcement, and I would probably install
them.
>
> --
> Mickey Coggins
>
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| Subject: | Re: OAT probe position |
How about radiant engine heat affecting the sensor? And isn't the FAB
downstream of the cylinders, i.e. where the heated air goes after
cooling the fins?
I'd put it under the wing, perhaps right behind the pitot tube.
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----- Original Message -----
From: James H Nelson
To: RV-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 7:22 AM
Subject: RV-List: OAT probe position
--> RV-List message posted by: James H Nelson <rv9jim@juno.com>
I am about to hook up the outside air temp probe. After consulting
the
web (thank goodness) I am thinking about placing the sensor in the FAB
prior to the air filter in the snorkel area. My logic says it would
give
me OAT with out the heating of the engine temps affecting it. It
should
give me air temps for my EFIS to compute DA. My second choice is the
inboard inspection panel in the wing. The FAB position would require
no
disconnecting. Am I not seeing something?
Jim Nelson
RV9-A FWF
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| Subject: | Lightspeed Ignition Problem |
--> RV-List message posted by: Ron Lee <ronlee@pcisys.net>
Another problem I had with rough running was not obvious with a casual
inspection. One wire had broken inside the connector (lead to a coil). I
just found it by accidentally hitting the wire instead of the connector and
saw that it was broken. It is well secured now!
Since the cowl is off to fix something else I will take a picture of the
repaired
wire connection.
Ron Lee
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| Subject: | Re: Tire marking material |
In a message dated 7/15/2006 1:54:27 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
dreel@cox.net writes:
Has anyone found a material that will make a permanent mark on a tire
sidewall?
======================
I used the white-out correction fluid for making ink corrections to
documents. It worked well enough and was free from work.
GV (RV-6A N1GV O-360-A1A, C/S, Flying 801hrs, Silicon Valley, CA)
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| Subject: | Re: OAT probe position |
--> RV-List message posted by: "LarryRobertHelming" <lhelming@sigecom.net>
You should put it near the wing inspection plate to have better, consistent
readings. Indiana Larry
----- Original Message -----
> --> RV-List message posted by: James H Nelson <rv9jim@juno.com>
>
> I am about to hook up the outside air temp probe. After consulting the
> web (thank goodness) I am thinking about placing the sensor in the FAB
> prior to the air filter in the snorkel area. My logic says it would give
> me OAT with out the heating of the engine temps affecting it. It should
> give me air temps for my EFIS to compute DA. My second choice is the
> inboard inspection panel in the wing. The FAB position would require no
> disconnecting. Am I not seeing something?
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| Subject: | Re: Major new product announcement from Vans |
--> RV-List message posted by: Chris W <3edcft6@cox.net>
sportav8r@aol.com wrote:
> BTW, why are there no homebuilt blimps flying? Can't be that hard
> with modern envelope materials, and a single seater would be way cool :-)
I think single place homebuilt blimp would be pretty cool too. My
question is, wouldn't a blimp like that still require a VERY large
hangar? That may be why no one has kits for one. Surely you would have
to keep it in a hangar. Can anyone calculate how many cubic feet of
helium you would need to float an airship that was say 1000 lbs "take
off" weight? That 1000 lbs is, of course, just a wild guess, I have no
idea how heavy such a contraption would be.
do not archive
--
Chris W
KE5GIX
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| Subject: | Re: OAT probe position |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Ernie & Margo" <ekells@sympatico.ca>
I put a Davtron OAT instrument (ACS: page 374) beside the map box and the
OAT probe beside the inner inspection plate on the right wing.
It comes prewired - it's long enough to install without cutting or adding
wire. Very accessible and very maintainable.
Seems remote enough from the prop/engine heat.
> --> RV-List message posted by: "LarryRobertHelming" <lhelming@sigecom.net>
>
> You should put it near the wing inspection plate to have better,
> consistent readings. Indiana Larry
>
>> --> RV-List message posted by: James H Nelson <rv9jim@juno.com>
>>
>> I am about to hook up the outside air temp probe. After consulting the
>> web (thank goodness) I am thinking about placing the sensor in the FAB
>> prior to the air filter in the snorkel area. My logic says it would give
>> me OAT with out the heating of the engine temps affecting it. It should
>> give me air temps for my EFIS to compute DA. My second choice is the
>> inboard inspection panel in the wing. The FAB position would require no
>> disconnecting. Am I not seeing something?
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| Subject: | Lightspeed Ignition Problem |
--> RV-List message posted by: Ron Lee <ronlee@pcisys.net>
Here is a link to the pic. One of the wires to the closest coil broke
just inside the insulated portion of the connector. When I rewired it
I added about three layers of heat shrink. The original method is
somewhat visible in the out of focus right side coil.
http://home.pcisys.net/~ronlee/CoilWireRepair.jpg
Ron Lee
>Another problem I had with rough running was not obvious with a casual
>inspection. One wire had broken inside the connector (lead to a coil). I
>just found it by accidentally hitting the wire instead of the connector and
>saw that it was broken. It is well secured now!
>
>Since the cowl is off to fix something else I will take a picture of the
>repaired
>wire connection.
>
>Ron Lee
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| Subject: | Major new product announcement from Vans |
Of course, if instead of helium in your blimp, you decided to use hot
air, then you would have virtually an endless supply at most any
airport---doesn't cost a thing and in most cases, you don't even have to
ask for it. It just keeps coming in an endless supply. It should have
excellent lifting power as it is very light-weight---having almost no
substance to it at all.
Chuck Jensen
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-
> server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Chris W
> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 12:44 PM
> To: rv-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: RV-List: Major new product announcement from Vans
>
> --> RV-List message posted by: Chris W <3edcft6@cox.net>
>
> sportav8r@aol.com wrote:
>
> > BTW, why are there no homebuilt blimps flying? Can't be that hard
> > with modern envelope materials, and a single seater would be way
cool :-
> )
>
>
> I think single place homebuilt blimp would be pretty cool too. My
> question is, wouldn't a blimp like that still require a VERY large
> hangar? That may be why no one has kits for one. Surely you would
have
> to keep it in a hangar. Can anyone calculate how many cubic feet of
> helium you would need to float an airship that was say 1000 lbs "take
> off" weight? That 1000 lbs is, of course, just a wild guess, I have
no
> idea how heavy such a contraption would be.
>
> do not archive
>
>
>
> --
> Chris W
> KE5GIX
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| Subject: | Re: homebuilt blimps, was Major new product announcement |
--> RV-List message posted by: linn Walters <pitts_pilot@bellsouth.net>
glen matejcek wrote:
>--> RV-List message posted by: "glen matejcek" <aerobubba@earthlink.net>
>
>
> Hi Stormy-
>
>Re: why are there no homebuilt blimps flying?
>
>IIRC, there was a pedal powered, one seat blimp at OSH some years back. I
>think it ws the brain child and gimmick of some comedian. Really!
>
Correcto! The comedian is Galagher .... one of my favorites. He also
had a smaller version that was electrical powered and radio controlled.
The guy that built the stuff is an EAA member ..... don't know if
Galagher is though.
Linn
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>glen matejcek
>aerobubba@earthlink.net
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| Subject: | Major new product announcement from Vans |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Rob Prior (rv7)" <rv7@b4.ca>
On 11:20:05 2006-07-16 "Chuck Jensen" <cjensen@dts9000.com> wrote:
> Of course, if instead of helium in your blimp, you decided to use hot
> air, then you would have virtually an endless supply at most any
> airport---doesn't cost a thing and in most cases, you don't even have
> to ask for it. It just keeps coming in an endless supply. It should
> have excellent lifting power as it is very light-weight---having
> almost no substance to it at all.
If you could connect your blimp to the internet (maybe wirelessly?) this
list could provide enough hot air to keep you aloft for a while. All you
have to do is ask about primer, deburring, nosewheel vs. tailwheel, or
slider vs. tip-up canopies.
Or just reply to a post like this one... :P
-Rob
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Re: Major new product announcement from Vans |
--> RV-List message posted by: Chris W <3edcft6@cox.net>
I (Chris W) wrote:
> I think single place homebuilt blimp would be pretty cool too. My
> question is, wouldn't a blimp like that still require a VERY large
> hangar? That may be why no one has kits for one. Surely you would
> have to keep it in a hangar. Can anyone calculate how many cubic feet
> of helium you would need to float an airship that was say 1000 lbs
> "take off" weight? That 1000 lbs is, of course, just a wild guess, I
> have no idea how heavy such a contraption would be.
To answer my own question, I did a little googleing on the density of
air and helium, and a little calculating and came up with 14,562 cubic
feet needed to make 1000 lbs float in air. So if your blimp were 18
feet in diameter and 57 feet long that would do it. The 18 ft diameter
(which doesn't include the cockpit) will not allow it to fit in a
typical hangar small plane hangar.
If anyone really cares how I came up with my 14,562 cubic feet number, I
would be happy to post it.
do not archive
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Chris W
KE5GIX
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| Subject: | Re: Major new product announcement from Vans |
In a message dated 7/16/2006 3:35:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
3edcft6@cox.net writes:
To answer my own question, I did a little googleing on the density of
air and helium, and a little calculating and came up with 14,562 cubic
feet needed to make 1000 lbs float in air. So if your blimp were 18
feet in diameter and 57 feet long that would do it. The 18 ft diameter
(which doesn't include the cockpit) will not allow it to fit in a
typical hangar small plane hangar.
If anyone really cares how I came up with my 14,562 cubic feet number, I
would be happy to post it.
do not archive
Chris W,
Oh darn, I was just going to try to figure it out. Wait a while before
telling.
Dan Hopper
RV-7A
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| Subject: | Re: Major new product announcement from Vans |
In a message dated 7/16/2006 3:46:24 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
Hopperdhh@aol.com writes:
If anyone really cares how I came up with my 14,562 cubic feet number, I
would be happy to post it.
do not archive
Chris W,
Oh darn, I was just going to try to figure it out. Wait a while before
telling.
Dan Hopper
RV-7A
OK Chris,
I came up with 14,387 cubic feet. We're pretty close. Lets compare notes.
Dan K9WEK
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| Subject: | Lightspeed Electronic Igntion Probelm - SOLVED |
Thanks for all your suggestions - most of them were about on the mark.
After replacing all plugs and re-timing (2nd time) I began ohm meter
work and something "funny" was found at one transformer....after
unwrapping some electrical tape I found the inside insulating material
on the coaxial cable from the electronics box to the input side of one
transformer has shrunk back far enough that the inside conductor was
shorted to the braid. (probably from engine heat) So, naturally, the
input to the transformer was 'gone.' A temporary repair confired all is
well. I will just replace the entire coax cable upon my return from OSH
(am driving to test out my new "Cubby" teardrop camper this year.)
Again, thanks folks for your help. You don't relaize how close to the
actural problem many of you were. Thanks again.
John at Salida, CO
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| Subject: | Re: Major new product announcement from Vans |
In a message dated 7/16/2006 4:11:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
Hopperdhh@aol.com writes:
In a message dated 7/16/2006 3:46:24 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
Hopperdhh@aol.com writes:
If anyone really cares how I came up with my 14,562 cubic feet number, I
would be happy to post it.
do not archive
Chris W,
Oh darn, I was just going to try to figure it out. Wait a while before
telling.
Dan Hopper
RV-7A
OK Chris,
I came up with 14,387 cubic feet. We're pretty close. Lets compare notes.
Dan K9WEK
do not archive
Oops, I think I found it. My gas densities were for 0 degrees C. Looks
like we're both on the same page. Better make it a little bigger anyway for
higher density altitudes, and to allow for a little leakage! You may be on to
something here Chris.
Dan
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: OAT probe position |
--> RV-List message posted by: Denis Walsh <denis.walsh@comcast.net>
I have tried several positions and returned to my original choice.
It is on the aft fuselage, right side, under the horizontal
stabilizer. It has virtually no errors, reads ok even at zero
airspeed. It is especially good for the Dynon since I have the
magnetometer mounted on the deck in front of the stabilizer. The
wiring on the Dynon OAT probe goes to the magnetometer.
Only down side (pun) is that it is in the sun while inverted. Since
I only use that position momentarily it works well for me.
Denis Walsh
On Jul 16, 2006, at 07:22 265390007, James H Nelson wrote:
> --> RV-List message posted by: James H Nelson <rv9jim@juno.com>
>
> I am about to hook up the outside air temp probe. After consulting
> the
> web (thank goodness) I am thinking about placing the sensor in the FAB
> prior to the air filter in the snorkel area. My logic says it would
> give
> me OAT with out the heating of the engine temps affecting it. It
> should
> give me air temps for my EFIS to compute DA. My second choice is the
> inboard inspection panel in the wing. The FAB position would
> require no
> disconnecting. Am I not seeing something?
>
>
> Jim Nelson
> RV9-A FWF
>
>
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| Subject: | Van's announcement leaked |
--> RV-List message posted by: Paul Besing <pbesing@yahoo.com>
It's a helicopter to compete with Rotorway...Van's has
the largest fixed wing market, and Rotorway the helo
market, so Van's is gonna take the top slot on helos
too...using the KISS principle that Van's does, no
FADEC though, and will continue to use his Lycoming
relationship for the powerplant.
I wonder if the rotor blades are match drilled??
do not archive this nonsense!
Paul Besing
Wishing Van's would build a helicopter
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| Subject: | Re: Major new product announcement from Vans |
--> RV-List message posted by: pcowper@webtv.net (Pete Cowper)
>"I'll guess its air bags to deploy in a crash"
So how will it tell the difference between a crash and one of my normal
crappy landings?!!
Pete Cowper
RV-8 #81139
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| Subject: | best construction web sites |
--> RV-List message posted by: James H Nelson <rv9jim@juno.com>
Michael,
I'm no geek on computers and with my first build I did it with a
camera and made a scrapbook. Now I have a digital camera and it makes it
soooo much easier. I am using Expercraft.com. It is free and you can
upload your pix with each days work. I really appreciate the ease and
of course, no expense for the web site. Your welcome to visit my site at
http://websites,expercraft.com/jimn to see how my build is going.
Jim Nelson
RV9-A FWF
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| Subject: | Re: Major new product announcement from Vans |
--> RV-List message posted by: "Evan and Megan Johnson" <evmeg@snowcrest.net>
My instructor told me if I walk away its a good landing...if I can fly the
plane again, that's a great landing.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 4:12 PM
> --> RV-List message posted by: pcowper@webtv.net (Pete Cowper)
>
> >"I'll guess its air bags to deploy in a crash"
>
> So how will it tell the difference between a crash and one of my normal
> crappy landings?!!
>
> Pete Cowper
> RV-8 #81139
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Major new product announcement from Vans |
--> RV-List message posted by: Ron Lee <ronlee@pcisys.net>
>My instructor told me if I walk away its a good landing...if I can fly the
>plane again, that's a great landing.
I prefer this version " If you can fly the plane again it is a good landing.
If you have to verify that you landed because it was so smooth it was a
great landing."
Ron Lee
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Tire marking material |
--> RV-List message posted by: Mark E Navratil <czechsix@juno.com>
Dave,
Before putting my wheel pants on I marked each tire with a dot using
yellow torque seal. I just smeared it around a bit to work it into the
rubber....if you were to put a three-dimensional glob of it on the tire
sidewall (the way you normally use the stuff for its intended
application) I'm sure it would break right off, but so far after 67 hours
the marks still show clearly. Easy to do and doesn't require a seperate
purchase if you've already got some laying around the hangar....
--Mark Navratil
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
RV-8A N2D flying and grinning like an idiot....
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--> RV-List message posted by: "DAVID REEL" <dreel@cox.net>
Has anyone found a material that will make a permanent mark on a tire
sidewall?
I've sprayed white auto body paint on mine a month ago and it has pretty
completely disappeared by now. My purpose is to easily move the airplane
to
a point where the tire can be inflated without removing the wheel pants.
Dave Reel - RV8A
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| Subject: | Re: Major new product announcement from Vans |
Dear Pete,
Wire it in with your ELT, and if that one should go off during one of
your landings (...justifiably or not), well then ...POOFFF goes the
magic dragon!!!
Perhaps you may want to improve your landing skills, just in case you
don't want to be blown out of your own airplane during touch down.
do not archive ever
----- Original Message -----
From: Pete Cowper
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 5:12 PM
Subject: RV-List: Re: Major new product announcement from Vans
--> RV-List message posted by: pcowper@webtv.net (Pete Cowper)
>"I'll guess its air bags to deploy in a crash"
So how will it tell the difference between a crash and one of my
normal
crappy landings?!!
Pete Cowper
RV-8 #81139
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7/14/2006
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| Subject: | Re: Tire marking material |
--> RV-List message posted by: "JOHN STARN" <jhstarn@verizon.net>
The liquid paper & torque seal I would think would dry, become brittle &
flake off. 280hrs on the Paint Stik & we only need to re-do then we rotate
tires or add new ones. Yes, you can still see the marks on the inside of the
tires after rotating them but they may no longer line up as near as we can
tell, never wasted the time to check. Low tire, sidewall flexing, heat, cold
"strong" landings nor time seem to adversely affect the Paint Stik's
performance. Do Not Archive, think the price was about 3-4 dollars 6 years
ago, still using that original one. If you close to APV come by the hanger &
I'll mark your tires for FREE. KABONG
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 9:39 PM
> --> RV-List message posted by: Mark E Navratil <czechsix@juno.com>
>
> Dave,
>
> Before putting my wheel pants on I marked each tire with a dot using
> yellow torque seal. > Has anyone found a material that will make a
> permanent mark on a tire
> sidewall?
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| Subject: | Re: Major new product announcement from Vans |
--> RV-List message posted by: Chris W <3edcft6@cox.net>
Hopperdhh@aol.com wrote:
> OK Chris,
>
> I came up with 14,387 cubic feet. We're pretty close. Lets compare
> notes.
>
As close as we were I think the reason for the difference is the numbers
we used for the density of air and helium. I just used the first number
I found which I found here...
http://www.elmhurst.edu/~chm/vchembook/imagespdb/123Adensitygas.html#table
Helium = 0.00018 grams/ml or 0.0112 lbs/ft^3
Air = 0.00128 grams/ml or 0.0799 lbs/ft^3
But I still have no idea if you could build such a contraption that was
only 1000 lbs with the pilot. The 1000 lbs was just a wild guess. Even
if the gross weight were 500 lbs it still couldn't fit in a typical
small plane hangar.
do not archive
--
Chris W
KE5GIX
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