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1. 04:51 AM - Re: TDY to Boston (Dave Setser)
2. 11:22 AM - Transition training in Colorado (Andy Gold)
3. 07:15 PM - PC-680 Performance (Kyle Boatright)
4. 08:46 PM - Re: PC-680 Performance (Walter Tondu)
5. 10:26 PM - Re: PC-680 Performance (Steven DiNieri)
6. 11:01 PM - ProSeal (DEAN PSIROPOULOS)
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| Subject: | Re: TDY to Boston |
Neal,
Even though Hanscom is a civil airfield, the Air Force still has
hangars, ramp space and an Aero Club there. If you're TDY or even on
leave, you can buy avgas, tie down and/or get some hangar space cheaper
than anywhere else on the field.
I'm one of the club's CFIs, feel free to call (781 789 2768) or get in
touch via private email and I'll be glad to help.
Dave Setser
RV-7 wings
Arlington MA
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| Subject: | Transition training in Colorado |
I'm looking for a CFI with a full dual control RV-6, 7, or 8A in or
around Colorado who can give a couple hours of dual to a friend for both
proficiency and insurance requirements. He's a high time pilot, but
with no RV time.
Please call Andy Gold at 970 887-2194 or Mark Burg at 970 887-9776 or
write back and we can schedule at your convenience.
Thanks,
Andy
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| Subject: | PC-680 Performance |
Over the years, the Odyssey PC-680 has gotten very good reviews for its
small size and high cranking amps. So, about 3 years ago, I selected
one to replace a 4 year old Concorde battery.
My first Odyssey battery became weak after just under 2 years. The
vendor replaced it under warranty.
Today, my ~14 month old replacement battery barely turned the engine
over on a 80 degree day. Sure, the aircraft sat outside in 45 degree
weather last night (Thomasville GA Fly-in - a really fun one), but the
airplane had 8 hours of South Georgia sunshine to warm up, so is isn't
like the battery was chilled or anything.
To get to the point, what is the RV-list's collective experience with
this battery? I know it is light and has good cranking power when new,
but I'm interested in what sort of longevity people are seeing. Is it
lasting 1 year, 2 years, more, or less? I'd hate to go back to the
Concorde, but I'd prefer that to a battery that goes soft after less
than two years.
KB
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| Subject: | Re: PC-680 Performance |
On 10/13 10:07, Kyle Boatright wrote:
> To get to the point, what is the RV-list's collective experience with this
> battery? I know it is light and has good cranking power when new, but I'm
> interested in what sort of longevity people are seeing. Is it lasting 1
> year, 2 years, more, or less? I'd hate to go back to the Concorde, but
> I'd prefer that to a battery that goes soft after less than two years.
Since the battery is relatively cheap, just above $100, I replace it
at every annual. This gives me peace of mind knowing I have a fresh
battery and I now have a decent backup or something to play pass the
electrons with in the shop.
I always connect to a trickle charger after each flight just to keep
it tip-top. I've never had a battery issue now in two years. ymmv.
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Walter Tondu
http://www.rv7-a.com - Painting
http://www.evorocket.com - Empennage
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| Subject: | PC-680 Performance |
in 2000 i purchased a pc680 for install in my 6a before it was completed. i
used it to test and power up systems during final assembly. first flight in
2001- fast foreword to 2007, still going strong. I've left the master on
twice in its life killing it completely. it seemed to recharge without
incident. now i haven't done any discharge calculations to find out its true
capacity, but it has no problem starting the o-360 after 10 days of
inactivity. i have never used any trickle charger and don't remember having
to jump start it when it wasn't my fault. I'd say it's probably hands down
the best battery I've ever owned.( i even have one in my kids battery
powered ride on truck) I'm using a B&C alternator and lr3 regulator using
standard wet cell voltages.
Steven dinieri
iflyrv10.com
capsteve@adelphia.net
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From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kyle Boatright
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2007 10:08 PM
Subject: RV-List: PC-680 Performance
Over the years, the Odyssey PC-680 has gotten very good reviews for its
small size and high cranking amps. So, about 3 years ago, I selected one to
replace a 4 year old Concorde battery.
My first Odyssey battery became weak after just under 2 years. The vendor
replaced it under warranty.
Today, my ~14 month old replacement battery barely turned the engine over on
a 80 degree day. Sure, the aircraft sat outside in 45 degree weather last
night (Thomasville GA Fly-in - a really fun one), but the airplane had 8
hours of South Georgia sunshine to warm up, so is isn't like the battery was
chilled or anything.
To get to the point, what is the RV-list's collective experience with this
battery? I know it is light and has good cranking power when new, but I'm
interested in what sort of longevity people are seeing. Is it lasting 1
year, 2 years, more, or less? I'd hate to go back to the Concorde, but I'd
prefer that to a battery that goes soft after less than two years.
KB
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I just used some 3 year old pro seal that spent most of its life in a south
Florida hangar where temps are 110 in the daytime with the doors closed
(metal Tee hangar). Believe it or not, both parts were still mixable
although I did have to punch through a rubbery film on the top of the white
stuff to get to the good stuff. So....is does have its limits but I think a
year is little on the conservative side. No, I didn't use it on fuel tanks.
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From: "Bob J." <rocketbob@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: ProSeal - small amt.for sale
I just used some proseal I've had in the freezer that is four years old.....
Regards,
Bob Japundza
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