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1. 05:14 AM - Re: Great Idea that's time has come? (Chuck Jensen)
2. 06:28 AM - Re: Great Idea that's time has come? (Charlie England)
3. 06:33 AM - Re: Great Idea that's time has come? (Bill VonDane)
4. 09:14 AM - Re: Great Idea that's time has come? (Tedd McHenry)
5. 09:47 AM - Re: Great Idea that's time has come? (Tim Bryan)
6. 09:48 AM - Re: Great Idea that's time has come? (Tim Bryan)
7. 10:11 AM - Re: Cracked canopy (n801bh@netzero.com)
8. 10:38 AM - Re: Re: Cracked canopy (Tim Bryan)
9. 10:50 AM - Re: Re: Cracked canopy (gert)
10. 10:53 AM - Re: Great Idea that's time has come? (Rob Prior)
11. 10:59 AM - Re: Re: Cracked canopy (Rob Prior)
12. 11:07 AM - Re: Re: Cracked canopy (N122RL@aol.com)
13. 11:32 AM - Re: Re: Cracked canopy (Terry Watson)
14. 11:35 AM - Re: Re: Cracked canopy (linn Walters)
15. 11:49 AM - Re: Great Idea that's time has come? (Bill Boyd)
16. 11:53 AM - Re: Great Idea that's time has come? (Bill Boyd)
17. 12:12 PM - stainless screws (sarg314)
18. 02:15 PM - Re: Re: Cracked canopy (Jeff Point)
19. 04:05 PM - Re: Great Idea that's time has come? (Bob Perkinson)
20. 06:01 PM - Flightline Interiors (Randall E Russell)
21. 06:36 PM - Re: Flightline Interiors (John Fasching)
22. 09:18 PM - Re: Flightline Interiors (sportypilot)
23. 09:36 PM - Re: Flightline Interiors (Bayne)
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| Subject: | Great Idea that's time has come? |
Or, another take on it is to be able to dial into a number, then input
the tail number or flight number. The program would send to your cell
phone screen the departure time, current position, speed, altitude,
ETA.....and so on. A map would be way way cool, but one step at a time.
I haven't a clue how to pull this information together but it's
obviously out there since FlightAware and the websites for each airline
pulls the information down from the system.
Where's Dan Checkoway....calling Dan Checkoway!!!!
Chuck Jensen
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
Vanremog@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 1:27 AM
Subject: Re: RV-List: Great Idea that's time has come?
Well, maybe an outstanding idea if user fees get past us.
Since the list is a little slow lately, I thought I'd share a germ of an
idea with all you budding entrepreneurs who know how to write software
and such.
How about a PC program that tracks your progress via cell phone position
technology and updates your pre-laid-in flight plan automatically as you
travel. It could even call you to check if you are overdue, off course
or whatever and either confirm your safety or call the authorities to
come and dig your mangy corpse out of a smoking hole ;o).
Any comments or takers
GV (RV-6A N1GV O-360-A1A, C/S, Flying 833hrs, Silicon Valley, CA)
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| Subject: | Re: Great Idea that's time has come? |
Vanremog@aol.com wrote:
> Well, maybe an outstanding idea if user fees get past us.
>
> Since the list is a little slow lately, I thought I'd share a germ of
> an idea with all you budding entrepreneurs who know how to write
> software and such.
>
> How about a PC program that tracks your progress via cell phone
> position technology and updates your pre-laid-in flight plan
> automatically as you travel. It could even call you to check if you
> are overdue, off course or whatever and either confirm your safety or
> call the authorities to come and dig your mangy corpse out of a
> smoking hole ;o).
>
> Any comments or takers
>
> GV (RV-6A N1GV O-360-A1A, C/S, Flying 833hrs, Silicon Valley, CA)
Almost everyone reports poor to no performance with the new digital
'cell' phones when you're at altitude.
On the other hand, the ham radio guys have a system that takes gps data
& hands it, along with ID info the operator desires, to a radio that
can use 'repeaters' & can transmit data (3 meter band??). The operator
sets the update timing (seconds, minutes, hours, etc). The nearest
repeater on the ground hands off the data to a web server that puts a
moving dot on a map.
Open source ELT that works. I'm not sure how complete the coverage is at
this time, but the technology is so cheap that an organization like EAA
should be able to motivate members to become hams & add 'nodes'
(repeater stations) until coverage is total. Unlike cell phone towers,
one repeater could serve a huge area if it's getting signals from
several thousand feet in the air.
I'm not a ham operator, but this system almost pushed me into getting my
license.
I know there are a lot of hams on this list; someone jump in here.
Charlie
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| Subject: | Re: Great Idea that's time has come? |
MessageSounds very interesting... I will look into it and see what can
be done...
-Bill VonDane
www.rv8a.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Chuck Jensen
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 6:13 AM
Subject: RE: RV-List: Great Idea that's time has come?
Or, another take on it is to be able to dial into a number, then input
the tail number or flight number. The program would send to your cell
phone screen the departure time, current position, speed, altitude,
ETA.....and so on. A map would be way way cool, but one step at a time.
I haven't a clue how to pull this information together but it's
obviously out there since FlightAware and the websites for each airline
pulls the information down from the system.
Where's Dan Checkoway....calling Dan Checkoway!!!!
Chuck Jensen
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
Vanremog@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 1:27 AM
Subject: Re: RV-List: Great Idea that's time has come?
Well, maybe an outstanding idea if user fees get past us.
Since the list is a little slow lately, I thought I'd share a germ of an
idea with all you budding entrepreneurs who know how to write software
and such.
How about a PC program that tracks your progress via cell phone position
technology and updates your pre-laid-in flight plan automatically as you
travel. It could even call you to check if you are overdue, off course
or whatever and either confirm your safety or call the authorities to
come and dig your mangy corpse out of a smoking hole ;o).
Any comments or takers
GV (RV-6A N1GV O-360-A1A, C/S, Flying 833hrs, Silicon Valley, CA)
href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List">http://www.matronics.
com/Navigator?RV-List
href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com
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| Subject: | Great Idea that's time has come? |
I saw a presentation at a local flying club a year or two ago by CASARA (Civil
Air Search and Rescue Association) in which they described using a GPS and ham
radio system to track their aircraft during a search.
---
Tedd McHenry
Surrey, BC, Canada
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Great Idea that's time has come? |
We do a similar thing in our application for the waste management industry.
We update about every 2 minutes and show position on a map or a web map.
The problem is we do use cell technology (data side) to send the updates.
Cell signal doesn't work very well at altitude. Might need another medium
to send the signals. At altitude however the signal can sure travel
further.
Tim
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From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Vanremog@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 12:27 AM
Subject: Re: RV-List: Great Idea that's time has come?
Well, maybe an outstanding idea if user fees get past us.
Since the list is a little slow lately, I thought I'd share a germ of an
idea with all you budding entrepreneurs who know how to write software and
such.
How about a PC program that tracks your progress via cell phone position
technology and updates your pre-laid-in flight plan automatically as you
travel. It could even call you to check if you are overdue, off course or
whatever and either confirm your safety or call the authorities to come and
dig your mangy corpse out of a smoking hole ;o).
Any comments or takers
GV (RV-6A N1GV O-360-A1A, C/S, Flying 833hrs, Silicon Valley, CA)
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| Subject: | Great Idea that's time has come? |
I am a Ham operator, but I don't have any idea how to do this. A local Ham
club if somebody belongs would be a great place to get answers.
Tim
KC7UZK
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-
> server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Charlie England
> Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 8:26 AM
> To: rv-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: RV-List: Great Idea that's time has come?
>
>
> Vanremog@aol.com wrote:
>
> > Well, maybe an outstanding idea if user fees get past us.
> >
> > Since the list is a little slow lately, I thought I'd share a germ of
> > an idea with all you budding entrepreneurs who know how to write
> > software and such.
> >
> > How about a PC program that tracks your progress via cell phone
> > position technology and updates your pre-laid-in flight plan
> > automatically as you travel. It could even call you to check if you
> > are overdue, off course or whatever and either confirm your safety or
> > call the authorities to come and dig your mangy corpse out of a
> > smoking hole ;o).
> >
> > Any comments or takers
> >
> > GV (RV-6A N1GV O-360-A1A, C/S, Flying 833hrs, Silicon Valley, CA)
>
> Almost everyone reports poor to no performance with the new digital
> 'cell' phones when you're at altitude.
>
> On the other hand, the ham radio guys have a system that takes gps data
> & hands it, along with ID info the operator desires, to a radio that
> can use 'repeaters' & can transmit data (3 meter band??). The operator
> sets the update timing (seconds, minutes, hours, etc). The nearest
> repeater on the ground hands off the data to a web server that puts a
> moving dot on a map.
>
> Open source ELT that works. I'm not sure how complete the coverage is at
> this time, but the technology is so cheap that an organization like EAA
> should be able to motivate members to become hams & add 'nodes'
> (repeater stations) until coverage is total. Unlike cell phone towers,
> one repeater could serve a huge area if it's getting signals from
> several thousand feet in the air.
>
> I'm not a ham operator, but this system almost pushed me into getting my
> license.
>
> I know there are a lot of hams on this list; someone jump in here.
>
> Charlie
>
>
>
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| Subject: | RE: Cracked canopy |
On a flight around the patch with a hangar mate in his RV-6 yesterday th
e canopy cracked while we were taxing out. Taxiway was a little rough fo
r built up ice and the temp was -2f. About halfway to the active we hear
d a pop and noticed the rear portion of the canopy had a 3 inch crack go
ing bothways from the center stiffener, this was 5" or so rearward of th
e place where the top mates with the front windshield. He is getting stu
ff together to replace the thing but not looking forward to the VERY len
gthy process. Since he doesn't like puters I have two questions for you
guys that I will relay back to him.
Is there any product that can be squirted, injected, packed or by whatev
er means,,, into the crack to glue it back together till he gets the rep
air done???
He tells me the canopy comes in a complete section, he fitted it so that
it fit perfectly all the way around and then cut the in half at the lik
e Vans calls for. Has anybody ever replaced just the back half by making
a template of the bad section?? or will he need to go through the entir
e whole canopy thing??
thanks in advance,
do not archive
Ben Haas
N801BH
www.haaspowerair.com
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terday the canopy cracked while we were taxing out. Taxiway was a little
rough for built up ice and the temp was -2f. About halfway to the activ
e we heard a pop and noticed the rear portion of the canopy had a 3 inch
crack going bothways from the center stiffener, this was 5" or so rearw
ard of the place where the top mates with the front windshield. He is ge
tting stuff together to replace the thing but not looking forward to the
VERY lengthy process. Since he doesn't like puters I have two ques
tions for you guys that I will relay back to him.</P>
<P>Is there any product that can be squirted, injected, packed or by wha
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the repair done??? </P>
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hat it fit perfectly all the way around and then cut the in half at the
like Vans calls for. Has anybody ever replaced just the back half by mak
ing a template of the bad section?? or will he need to go through the en
tire whole canopy thing??</P>
<P>thanks in advance, </P>
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| Subject: | RE: Cracked canopy |
A friend cracked his canopy up in the front windscreen area. He had a local
plexi repair guy come out and do a repair. They inject something in there
and buff it, etc. It looked pretty good except the area was such that it
had a little blur in it. His was in a terrible spot for that but on top
might be OK. I would certainly look into that before replacing the canopy.
Yuck.
Tim
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From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of n801bh@netzero.com
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 12:09 PM
Subject: RV-List: RE: Cracked canopy
On a flight around the patch with a hangar mate in his RV-6 yesterday the
canopy cracked while we were taxing out. Taxiway was a little rough for
built up ice and the temp was -2f. About halfway to the active we heard a
pop and noticed the rear portion of the canopy had a 3 inch crack going
bothways from the center stiffener, this was 5" or so rearward of the place
where the top mates with the front windshield. He is getting stuff together
to replace the thing but not looking forward to the VERY lengthy process.
Since he doesn't like puters I have two questions for you guys that I will
relay back to him.
Is there any product that can be squirted, injected, packed or by whatever
means,,, into the crack to glue it back together till he gets the repair
done???
He tells me the canopy comes in a complete section, he fitted it so that it
fit perfectly all the way around and then cut the in half at the like Vans
calls for. Has anybody ever replaced just the back half by making a template
of the bad section?? or will he need to go through the entire whole canopy
thing??
thanks in advance,
do not archive
Ben Haas
N801BH
www.haaspowera========================sp; - The = the many List
utilities such as t================================================sp;
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Web&n======================================
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| Subject: | Re: RE: Cracked canopy |
U know, those may be questions best asked to folks like Todd's Canopees....
I believe Todd has supplied on request partial canopees when one end had
a defect after blowing.
n801bh@netzero.com wrote:
>
> On a flight around the patch with a hangar mate in his RV-6 yesterday
> the canopy cracked while we were taxing out. Taxiway was a little
> rough for built up ice and the temp was -2f. About halfway to the
> active we heard a pop and noticed the rear portion of the canopy had a
> 3 inch crack going bothways from the center stiffener, this was 5" or
> so rearward of the place where the top mates with the front
> windshield. He is getting stuff together to replace the thing but not
> looking forward to the VERY lengthy process. Since he doesn't like
> puters I have two questions for you guys that I will relay back to him.
>
> Is there any product that can be squirted, injected, packed or by
> whatever means,,, into the crack to glue it back together till he gets
> the repair done???
>
> He tells me the canopy comes in a complete section, he fitted it so
> that it fit perfectly all the way around and then cut the in half at
> the like Vans calls for. Has anybody ever replaced just the back half
> by making a template of the bad section?? or will he need to go
> through the entire whole canopy thing??
>
> thanks in advance,
>
> do not archive
>
> Ben Haas
> N801BH
> www.haaspowera========================sp; - The = the many List utilities such as t================================================sp; - NEW p;content now also available via the Web&n======================================
>
>
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>
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On 9:46 2007-01-13 "Tim Bryan" <n616tb@btsapps.com> wrote:
> We do a similar thing in our application for the waste management
> industry. We update about every 2 minutes and show position on a map
> or a web map. The problem is we do use cell technology (data side) to
> send the updates. Cell signal doesn't work very well at altitude.
For what it's worth, in Canada cell phones work fine up to at least 5000'
AGL. At least, that's as high as i've used one and had no problems with
signal strength or quality. I'm not sure if there's something different
about the way the cell networks are set up in the US, maybe there is.
Oh, and I think the ham radio setup people are referring to is "packet
radio", which sends "packets" of data over the ham network. I had a
co-worker who used it along with a portable GPS to track the family van via
a webpage. Really neat technology.
-Rob
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| Subject: | Re: RE: Cracked canopy |
On 10:09 2007-01-13 "n801bh@netzero.com" <n801bh@netzero.com> wrote:
> Has anybody ever replaced just the back
> half by making a template of the bad section?? or will he need to go
> through the entire whole canopy thing?? thanks in advance,
If he does end up needing (or just wanting) to replace the whole thing,
point him to the Matronics Wiki on glueing the canopy instead.
http://www.matronics.com/wiki/index.php/Gluing_Your_Canopy
Glueing will bond the canopy in place without placing any localized
stresses on the plexi like you will get with screws/rivets.
-Rob
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| Subject: | Re: RE: Cracked canopy |
Had the same thing happen to my 6-A two years ago in the same place. I glued
the crack back together with some glue I got from ca. I then put a 1 in.
backup along the inside of the crack. Have been waiting for the right time to
replace the canopy. I can check to see what the stuff is that I used if you like,
It really works great.
Bob Lau 6-A 800 hrs.
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| Subject: | RE: Cracked canopy |
Here's an item from the RV list archives about repairing canopy cracks.
There are lots more in there, but this should get you started.
Terry
Match: #15 Message: #102802 Date: Dec 10, 2002 From: Jeff Point
<jpoint(at)mindspring.com> Subject: Re: Canopy crack :-(
Chris,
I have a nearly identical crack in mine near the forward end of the
skirt (on a tip up though) which happened while drilling. I stop
drilled it, used Weldon 3 injected with a medical syringe (it is watery
thin) and let it cure. Then I filled the stop-drill hole with epoxy,
let that cure, and sanded it flush, then used Micro Mesh to fix the
plexi. Turned out, well, not perfect, but not too bad, and better than
a new canopy. A better solution (which I considered but abandoned) may
have been to find or make a plug of plexi for the hole and glue it in
with Weldon, then sand it flush.
I played around quite a bit with the Weldon and scrap plexi. Based on
my very un-scientific testing, it seems that the joint is about 50-75%
as strong as unbroken plexi, judging by the force required to re-break
the fused piece. Pretty amazing stuff. Never did try disolving plexi
shavings though. Certainly I have plenty of them after cutting and
drilling the canopy. I have 99.5% of the one quart can left, and you're
welcome to it if you don't feel like waiting for AC$.
Jeff Point
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rob Prior
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 11:02 AM
Subject: Re: RV-List: RE: Cracked canopy
On 10:09 2007-01-13 "n801bh@netzero.com" <n801bh@netzero.com> wrote:
> Has anybody ever replaced just the back
> half by making a template of the bad section?? or will he need to go
> through the entire whole canopy thing?? thanks in advance,
If he does end up needing (or just wanting) to replace the whole thing,
point him to the Matronics Wiki on glueing the canopy instead.
http://www.matronics.com/wiki/index.php/Gluing_Your_Canopy
Glueing will bond the canopy in place without placing any localized
stresses on the plexi like you will get with screws/rivets.
-Rob
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| Subject: | Re: RE: Cracked canopy |
n801bh@netzero.com wrote:
> On a flight around the patch with a hangar mate in his RV-6 yesterday
> the canopy cracked while we were taxing out. Taxiway was a little
> rough for built up ice and the temp was -2f. About halfway to the
> active we heard a pop and noticed the rear portion of the canopy had a
> 3 inch crack going bothways from the center stiffener, this was 5" or
> so rearward of the place where the top mates with the front
> windshield. He is getting stuff together to replace the thing but not
> looking forward to the VERY lengthy process. Since he doesn't like
> puters I have two questions for you guys that I will relay back to him.
>
> Is there any product that can be squirted, injected, packed or by
> whatever means,,, into the crack to glue it back together till he gets
> the repair done???
>
Go to a sign shop and buy a can of glue for acrylic. It's like water,
and you will have good luck using a diabetic syringe to administer it to
the crack. Use just a little bit and it'll weep along the crack.
> He tells me the canopy comes in a complete section, he fitted it so
> that it fit perfectly all the way around and then cut the in half at
> the like Vans calls for. Has anybody ever replaced just the back half
> by making a template of the bad section?? or will he need to go
> through the entire whole canopy thing??
>
Sorry, can't help with that one. One of two ain't bad!!!
linn
> thanks in advance,
>
> do not archive
>
> Ben Haas
> N801BH
> www.haaspowera========================sp; - The = the many List utilities such as t================================================sp; - NEW p;content now also available via the Web&n======================================
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Great Idea that's time has come? |
Hi, Charlie. Your reference is to APRS, operating typically on the 2m
band, using a beacon mode known as Mic-E. I've read alot about it but
never done it. Coverage is far from nationwide at this time, but high
in metro areas, and the tracking info it provides is open data for all
to view on the web. AIrcraft equipment requirement would be just a
NMEA GPS cable to a 2m handie talkie with a Mic-E modem to key the
beacon at appropriate intervals. Rubber duck antenna would suffice, I
think. Google "APRS" for more than you ever wanted to know, except,
it would seem, just how to put it into full operation. Kudo's to
whomever can take us pilots the rest of the way there. ADS-B without
the fees or the Feds :-)
-Bill / Stormy
On 1/13/07, Charlie England <ceengland@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
> Vanremog@aol.com wrote:
>
> > Well, maybe an outstanding idea if user fees get past us.
> >
> > Since the list is a little slow lately, I thought I'd share a germ of
> > an idea with all you budding entrepreneurs who know how to write
> > software and such.
> >
> > How about a PC program that tracks your progress via cell phone
> > position technology and updates your pre-laid-in flight plan
> > automatically as you travel. It could even call you to check if you
> > are overdue, off course or whatever and either confirm your safety or
> > call the authorities to come and dig your mangy corpse out of a
> > smoking hole ;o).
> >
> > Any comments or takers
> >
> > GV (RV-6A N1GV O-360-A1A, C/S, Flying 833hrs, Silicon Valley, CA)
>
> Almost everyone reports poor to no performance with the new digital
> 'cell' phones when you're at altitude.
>
> On the other hand, the ham radio guys have a system that takes gps data
> & hands it, along with ID info the operator desires, to a radio that
> can use 'repeaters' & can transmit data (3 meter band??). The operator
> sets the update timing (seconds, minutes, hours, etc). The nearest
> repeater on the ground hands off the data to a web server that puts a
> moving dot on a map.
>
> Open source ELT that works. I'm not sure how complete the coverage is at
> this time, but the technology is so cheap that an organization like EAA
> should be able to motivate members to become hams & add 'nodes'
> (repeater stations) until coverage is total. Unlike cell phone towers,
> one repeater could serve a huge area if it's getting signals from
> several thousand feet in the air.
>
> I'm not a ham operator, but this system almost pushed me into getting my
> license.
>
> I know there are a lot of hams on this list; someone jump in here.
>
> Charlie
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Great Idea that's time has come? |
Cell antennas here in the USA seem to be angled down at the near
horizon, with very sharp patterns in the E-plane. Coverage sucks
above about 2500 AGL the times I've tried to use the phone aloft. I
used to think they were somehow kicking me out for being aero mobile,
but I think it's just poor sig strength and maybe a picket-fence type
of flutter that makes the equipment drop the call.
-Stormy
On 1/13/07, Rob Prior <rv7@b4.ca> wrote:
>
> On 9:46 2007-01-13 "Tim Bryan" <n616tb@btsapps.com> wrote:
> > We do a similar thing in our application for the waste management
> > industry. We update about every 2 minutes and show position on a map
> > or a web map. The problem is we do use cell technology (data side) to
> > send the updates. Cell signal doesn't work very well at altitude.
>
> For what it's worth, in Canada cell phones work fine up to at least 5000'
> AGL. At least, that's as high as i've used one and had no problems with
> signal strength or quality. I'm not sure if there's something different
> about the way the cell networks are set up in the US, maybe there is.
>
> Oh, and I think the ham radio setup people are referring to is "packet
> radio", which sends "packets" of data over the ham network. I had a
> co-worker who used it along with a portable GPS to track the family van via
> a webpage. Really neat technology.
>
> -Rob
>
>
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| Subject: | stainless screws |
Is it acceptable to use stainless steel screws to mount things to the
firewall? My local hardware store sells what appear to be high quality
stainless screws. They certainly cost a lot more than ordinary steel
screws. Seem pretty tough.
However, I am aware that high temperatures (don't know how high) and
vibration can work harden stainless steel. The guys at airflow
performance commented to me that the stainless tubes that feed their
fuel injectors get to be much stiffer and harder as the flight hours go by.
--
Tom Sargent, RV-6A
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| Subject: | Re: RE: Cracked canopy |
Terry beat me to it, but I was going to recommend Weld-on 3. It's
available from Spruce or other suppliers. It's watery thin, wicks into
the crack and sets up very strong. Terry quoted my old post with more
details.
Jeff Point
RV-6 flying
RV-8 tail kit
Milwaukee
do not archive
>
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| Subject: | Great Idea that's time has come? |
Ham radio operators were using digital packet repeaters back in the 80"s.
There was and might still be a network (SEDAN) (South East Digital Amateur's
Network) set up where on 2m you could communicate with another operator in
south FL. from middle TN. Takes very little to setup a node. I had several
set up in the Gallatin, TN area on different 2m frequencies that cross
linked with each other through an old 8088 computer. The Technology is
there. As far as a cell signal the antenna are more than likely designed to
radiate horizontally.
Bob Perkinson
Hendersonville, TN.
RV9 N658RP Reserved
If nothing changes
Nothing changes
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Charlie England
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 8:26 AM
Subject: Re: RV-List: Great Idea that's time has come?
Vanremog@aol.com wrote:
> Well, maybe an outstanding idea if user fees get past us.
>
> Since the list is a little slow lately, I thought I'd share a germ of
> an idea with all you budding entrepreneurs who know how to write
> software and such.
>
> How about a PC program that tracks your progress via cell phone
> position technology and updates your pre-laid-in flight plan
> automatically as you travel. It could even call you to check if you
> are overdue, off course or whatever and either confirm your safety or
> call the authorities to come and dig your mangy corpse out of a
> smoking hole ;o).
>
> Any comments or takers
>
> GV (RV-6A N1GV O-360-A1A, C/S, Flying 833hrs, Silicon Valley, CA)
Almost everyone reports poor to no performance with the new digital
'cell' phones when you're at altitude.
On the other hand, the ham radio guys have a system that takes gps data
& hands it, along with ID info the operator desires, to a radio that
can use 'repeaters' & can transmit data (3 meter band??). The operator
sets the update timing (seconds, minutes, hours, etc). The nearest
repeater on the ground hands off the data to a web server that puts a
moving dot on a map.
Open source ELT that works. I'm not sure how complete the coverage is at
this time, but the technology is so cheap that an organization like EAA
should be able to motivate members to become hams & add 'nodes'
(repeater stations) until coverage is total. Unlike cell phone towers,
one repeater could serve a huge area if it's getting signals from
several thousand feet in the air.
I'm not a ham operator, but this system almost pushed me into getting my
license.
I know there are a lot of hams on this list; someone jump in here.
Charlie
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| Subject: | Flightline Interiors |
I am finishing my 9A and was interested in the seats and interior finish
by Abby's Flightline Interiors. Any comments would be appreciated.
Also if anyone has used her entire interior, I would appreciate photos
showing what all is finished with her package. Randy C-FYOO
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| Subject: | Re: Flightline Interiors |
Abby upholstered the Oregon Aero seats that I purchased (uncovered) and
her work was first rate. Really perfect. Turn-around time was very short
and the price was right. I recommend her very highly.
n1cxo320@salidaco.com
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| Subject: | Re: Flightline Interiors |
I feel the same way, her work is great and more than that she is the
sweetest person to deal with, and will go
the extra mile to get it exaclty like you want it.. I love mine..
Danny..
----- Original Message -----
From: John Fasching
To: rv-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 8:29 PM
Subject: Re: RV-List: Flightline Interiors
Abby upholstered the Oregon Aero seats that I purchased (uncovered)
and her work was first rate. Really perfect. Turn-around time was very
short and the price was right. I recommend her very highly.
n1cxo320@salidaco.com
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| Subject: | Re: Flightline Interiors |
Randy,
Abby provides an excellent interior kit for the 9A. I completed the
installation from baggage compartment to firewall on my 9A in one day. I
will send photos to you.
Bayne
RV9A N910BJ
Gillespie field, San Diego
----- Original Message -----
From: Randall E Russell
To: RV-List Digest Server
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 5:59 PM
Subject: RV-List: Flightline Interiors
I am finishing my 9A and was interested in the seats and interior
finish by Abby's Flightline Interiors. Any comments would be
appreciated. Also if anyone has used her entire interior, I would
appreciate photos showing what all is finished with her package. Randy
C-FYOO
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