---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 10/11/07: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:20 AM - Replys about my gas burn (Charles Heathco) 2. 07:10 AM - Re: cutting canopy (Charles Rowbotham) 3. 08:28 AM - Re: was static port & altimeter error, now radar services (Glen Matejcek) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:20:54 AM PST US From: "Charles Heathco" Subject: RV-List: Replys about my gas burn Tnx for replys, Im on digest so get it onc3 a day. engine is an E2C and old engine E2A, Melinium jugs on newer one, I had to have #4 OH with oly 171 hrs on it. So I know they are not high comp jugs. I now have 200 hrs on this engine. The carb on this engine is off the old engine, and it was OH about 80 hrs ago while on old engine. All hockups, intakes etc are the same, Charlie Heathco ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:10:04 AM PST US From: Charles Rowbotham Subject: RE: RV-List: cutting canopy Jef, I also suggest that you take a small piece of scrap plexi (from the excess cut off thecanopy) and try the differnt methods first. Regards, Chuck Rowbotham From: n616tb@btsapps.comTo: rv-list@matronics.comSubject: RE: RV-List: cutt ing canopyDate: Tue, 9 Oct 2007 12:54:44 -0500 Hi Chuck, I would question just one thing you mentioned here. The problem with a reg ular drill bit on plexi is the amount of twist in the bit will allow it to try to pull through the plexi causing a crack. You mentioned using a new # 40 bit, but in reality I think you are better off with a dull one. I used a regular =93dull=94 bit to drill my initial holes in the canopy. Then I used the plexi bits to open them up to the size I needed. Anyway, I could be wrong but it seems this is how I remember how it goes. Tim From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matro nics.com] On Behalf Of Charles RowbothamSent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 12: 27 PMTo: rv-list@matronics.comSubject: RE: RV-List: cutting canopy Jef, We used a cut off disc in Dremel tool but we did it free hand. One no te of caution - allow some extra overhang (beyound the line on the canopy). The overhang will not interfere with fitting the canopy to the frame or dr illing your holes. After you have fitted the canopy canopy, drilled your ho les and clecoed the canopy to the fame you can mark the excess for removal. BTW we tried the plexiglass drill bits and had much better results but dri lling the initial hole with anew #40 drill bit and then opening up the hole with the small Uni-Bit. We did have the garage at 60 degrees C (85 degress F) for 24 hours before we drilled the canopy holes. Best Wishes, Chuck & D ave RowbothamRV-8A From: jef.vervoortw@telenet.beTo: rv-list@matronics.comSubject: RV-List: cu tting canopyDate: Tue, 9 Oct 2007 17:14:07 +0200 Not very long ago there was an article in EAA-SPORTAVIATION that explained and suggested to make the cut using a cutting bit in a Dremel tool with a c utting guide. I think it was written by an RV builder. I cannot find the article anymore. Anyone know the details, or has experience with this method ? Should you re commend it? Jef Vervoort 91031; Belgium. Boo! Scare awnews' target='_new'>Try now! _________________________________________________________________ ! ilnews ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:28:22 AM PST US From: Glen Matejcek Subject: RV-List: Re: was static port & altimeter error, now radar services Dale- RE: >In the US many or most approach control areas have radar altitude from their >ground system, independent of your on board encoder. Enroute seems to be a >different story. I've not heard of such capability before so I called our friendly local, and brand-new high tech, approach facility here in Indy to ask them about radar derived altitude. The answer was no, all they have is mode C capability. As someone else commented, military facilities used to have PAR that could esentially derive altitude along a specific range, but I'm not sure those facilities are up and running any more. 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