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1. 07:12 AM - Tailwheel fork-Bell fork still available (David Carter)
2. 07:18 AM - Re: Tailwheel fork-Bell fork still available (Kelly McMullen)
3. 07:25 AM - Re: Tailwheel fork-Bell fork still available (Sam Buchanan)
4. 07:48 AM - Re: Tailwheel fork-Bell fork still available (Sam Buchanan)
5. 08:04 AM - Alternator charging rate (Trevor)
6. 09:33 AM - Re: Alternator charging rate (David Cudney)
7. 10:23 AM - Re: Alternator charging rate (Michael Kraus)
8. 05:34 PM - Wonder why? ()
9. 05:37 PM - Re: Tailwheel fork-Bell fork still available (Paul Besing)
10. 07:45 PM - Re: Wonder why? (Bob Collins)
11. 08:05 PM - Smoke Systems? (Jason Edwards)
12. 09:02 PM - Re: Smoke Systems? (Linn Walters)
13. 09:46 PM - Current Status Of Mr. RV-8... (Matt Dralle)
14. 09:52 PM - Re: Wonder why? (Robin Marks)
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Subject: | Tailwheel fork-Bell fork still available |
>From 8 Feb 09, re Bell's tailwheel fork:
David,
Thanks for the reply,
One of the original guys who ordered and installed the fork did a pretty
thorough analysis of the change in aoa and the vision over the nose etc.
Dan Checkoway built a 7 and has a very good website that you can look at if
you have not already visited it.
Do a search on his site for Bell Tail wheel and you will find it.
Unless I hear back from you then, I will remove you from the order list. IF
you would like to stay on the list and simply have me check in with you in
several months.I can do that to.
Dan's site analysis http://www.rvproject.com/20060309.html
Doug
From: David Carter [mailto:dcarter11@clearwire.net] On Behalf Of David
Carter
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 11:47 PM
Subject: Re: Bell Tail wheel fork
Thanks, Doug. I think I'll pass on this batch. I really like the
increased clearance from lips. <snip>
David
----- Original Message -----
From: Doug Bell
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 10:04 PM
Subject: RE: Bell Tail wheel fork
David,
Dad's fork is a very quick and simple retro fit to Van's original fork that
is on the current kits he ships.
You simply remove your top nylon lock nut, and your steering chains or arm
and then drop your fork out of the tail spring adapter.
As you do this you hold the small locking square key and spring that are in
your current fork. You put those in Dad's, grease it and replace it in your
adapter.
It is a 10 minute retro fit.
Look over the attached pics and you will see pretty clear that it will
seriously increase your clearance for hanger rails, runway cracks, etc.
Let me know if you still want one in this shipment. If you would like to
wait awhile, I can check back with you as well.
Thanks
DOug
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From: "RV-List Digest Server" <rv-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 1:59 AM
Subject: RV-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 01/20/10
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Subject: | Re: Tailwheel fork-Bell fork still available |
Dan's web site has been gone for awhile. Don't know his reasons, maybe
too much traffic, he took it down, and got most of the archive sites to
pull it as well.
David Carter wrote:
>
>
>> From 8 Feb 09, re Bell's tailwheel fork:
>
> David,
>
> Thanks for the reply,
>
> One of the original guys who ordered and installed the fork did a
> pretty thorough analysis of the change in aoa and the vision over the
> nose etc.
>
> Dan Checkoway built a 7 and has a very good website that you can look
> at if you have not already visited it.
>
> Do a search on his site for Bell Tail wheel and you will find it.
>
> Unless I hear back from you then, I will remove you from the order
> list. IF you would like to stay on the list and simply have me check
> in with you in several months.I can do that to.
>
> Dan's site analysis http://www.rvproject.com/20060309.html
>
>
> Doug
>
>
> From: David Carter [mailto:dcarter11@clearwire.net] On Behalf Of David
> Carter
> Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 11:47 PM
> To: Doug Bell
> Subject: Re: Bell Tail wheel fork
>
> Thanks, Doug. I think I'll pass on this batch. I really like the
> increased clearance from lips. <snip>
>
> David
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Doug Bell
>
> To: David Carter
>
> Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 10:04 PM
>
> Subject: RE: Bell Tail wheel fork
>
> David,
>
> Dad's fork is a very quick and simple retro fit to Van's original fork
> that is on the current kits he ships.
>
> You simply remove your top nylon lock nut, and your steering chains or
> arm and then drop your fork out of the tail spring adapter.
>
> As you do this you hold the small locking square key and spring that
> are in your current fork. You put those in Dad's, grease it and
> replace it in your adapter.
>
> It is a 10 minute retro fit.
>
> Look over the attached pics and you will see pretty clear that it will
> seriously increase your clearance for hanger rails, runway cracks, etc.
>
> Let me know if you still want one in this shipment. If you would like
> to wait awhile, I can check back with you as well.
>
> Thanks
>
> DOug
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "RV-List Digest Server" <rv-list@matronics.com>
> To: "RV-List Digest List" <rv-list-digest@matronics.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 1:59 AM
> Subject: RV-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 01/20/10
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Tailwheel fork-Bell fork still available |
>
> One of the original guys who ordered and installed the fork did a pretty
> thorough analysis of the change in aoa and the vision over the nose etc.
>
> Dan Checkoway built a 7 and has a very good website that you can look at
> if you have not already visited it.
>
> Do a search on his site for Bell Tail wheel and you will find it.
Dan Checkoway's web site is no longer available.
Sam Buchanan
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Subject: | Re: Tailwheel fork-Bell fork still available |
On 1/21/2010 9:24 AM, Sam Buchanan wrote:
>
>
>>
>> One of the original guys who ordered and installed the fork did a pretty
>> thorough analysis of the change in aoa and the vision over the nose etc.
>>
>> Dan Checkoway built a 7 and has a very good website that you can look at
>> if you have not already visited it.
>>
>> Do a search on his site for Bell Tail wheel and you will find it.
>
>
> Dan Checkoway's web site is no longer available.
>
> Sam Buchanan
I might add that I installed a Bell tailwheel fork on my RV-6 shortly
after they came available and have been very pleased with it. The angle
of attack change is slight, but the increased ability over the Vans
design to handle abrupt changes in pavement (potholes) is considerable.
The fork fit the Vans mount perfectly with no mods necessary to get it
to function perfectly. I think it looks better, too. :-)
Highly recommended.
Sam Buchanan
http://thervjournal.com
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Subject: | Alternator charging rate |
Is there any way to adjust the output of Van's (60Amp) alternator?
During flight my battery is reading 16.5 V and 14.8-15 V at rest.
I do not have any overvoltage protection and am worried that this might
"cook" the battery. Has anyone experienced this problem and what
remedies.
Trevor RV-7
Cape Town South Africa
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Subject: | Re: Alternator charging rate |
Might want to look at your voltage gage--at rest battery should be
about 12.6 (I don't know how you could get a battery to read higher
than this) and charging voltage about 13.8-14 volts--use another
voltage meter to check. Your alternator may be fine.
dave
On Jan 21, 2010, at 8:03 AM, Trevor wrote:
> Is there any way to adjust the output of Van's (60Amp) alternator?
> During flight my battery is reading 16.5 V and 14.8-15 V at rest.
> I do not have any overvoltage protection and am worried that this
> might "cook" the battery. Has anyone experienced this problem and
> what remedies.
>
> Trevor RV-7
> Cape Town South Africa
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Alternator charging rate |
Depending on what voltage regulator you have, it may be adjustable....
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 21, 2010, at 12:30 PM, David Cudney <yenduc@me.com> wrote:
> Might want to look at your voltage gage--at rest battery should be
> about 12.6 (I don't know how you could get a battery to read higher
> than this) and charging voltage about 13.8-14 volts--use another
> voltage meter to check. Your alternator may be fine.
>
> dave
>
>
> On Jan 21, 2010, at 8:03 AM, Trevor wrote:
>
>> Is there any way to adjust the output of Van's (60Amp) alternator?
>> During flight my battery is reading 16.5 V and 14.8-15 V at rest.
>> I do not have any overvoltage protection and am worried that this
>> might "cook" the battery. Has anyone experienced this problem and
>> what remedies.
>>
>> Trevor RV-7
>> Cape Town South Africa
>>
>>
>> href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List
>> href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com
>> href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/contribution
>>
>>
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I too wonder why Dan shut his web site down, it was the best one out
there for detail and great info?
Mark Rose MR137 RV8A
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Subject: | Re: Tailwheel fork-Bell fork still available |
Second Sam's recommendation..it's a metal work of art and all around smoother operation.
Paul Besing
________________________________
From: Sam Buchanan <sbuc@hiwaay.net>
Sent: Thu, January 21, 2010 8:47:47 AM
Subject: Re: RV-List: Tailwheel fork-Bell fork still available
On 1/21/2010 9:24 AM, Sam Buchanan wrote:
>
>
>>
>> One of the original guys who ordered and installed the fork did a pretty
>> thorough analysis of the change in aoa and the vision over the nose etc.
>>
>> Dan Checkoway built a 7 and has a very good website that you can look at
>> if you have not already visited it.
>>
>> Do a search on his site for Bell Tail wheel and you will find it.
>
>
> Dan Checkoway's web site is no longer available.
>
> Sam Buchanan
I might add that I installed a Bell tailwheel fork on my RV-6 shortly
after they came available and have been very pleased with it. The angle
of attack change is slight, but the increased ability over the Vans
design to handle abrupt changes in pavement (potholes) is considerable.
The fork fit the Vans mount perfectly with no mods necessary to get it
to function perfectly. I think it looks better, too. :-)
Highly recommended.
Sam Buchanan
http://thervjournal.com
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He posted at the time he wasn't comfortable with people taking liberties
with his time. I think he also wanted to move on with other aspects of his
life.
_____
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[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
av8er2fly@peoplepc.com
Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 7:37 PM
Subject: RV-List: Wonder why?
I too wonder why Dan shut his web site down, it was the best one out there
for detail and great info?
Mark Rose MR137 RV8A
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Hey Guys and Gals,
I was wondering what people are using for their smoke systems. I have a RV-
4, and I'm wondering what I should do to get smoke in that plane.
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I've looked at the "smoking Airplanes" site, and it looks nice, but so does
the price tag.
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What is everyone using?
How about oils?
How about two spray nozzles?
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Thanks for all of the help!
-
Jason Edwards
RV-4- "Dream Chaser"
N28EW- Flying.
Richland Center, WI.
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DO NOT ARCHIVE.
-=0A=0A=0A
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Subject: | Re: Smoke Systems? |
Jason Edwards wrote:
> Hey Guys and Gals,
> I was wondering what people are using for their smoke systems. I have a
> RV-4, and I'm wondering what I should do to get smoke in that plane.
>
> I've looked at the "smoking Airplanes" site, and it looks nice, but so
> does the price tag.
>
> What is everyone using?
For my Pitts (no electrical system) I used a freon bottle plumbed with a
small regulator. I put in a gallon of corvus oil and then pressurized
the bottle with air. A small ball valve let me turn the smoke on/off.
If you have room, mount a smoke tank .... or make a tank that straps to
the passenger seat with quick disconnects for the plumbing.
> How about oils?
I bought a 55 gallon drum of Corvus oil many years ago. When that ran
out, corvus oil was hard to find ... and it had become expensive. I
went to a local transmission shop and they gave me all the automatic
transmission fluid I wanted.
> How about two spray nozzles?
Makes the smoke more even so it looks better.
Linn
>
> Thanks for all of the help!
>
> Jason Edwards
> RV-4 "Dream Chaser"
> N28EW- Flying.
> Richland Center, WI.
>
> DO NOT ARCHIVE.
>
>
>
> *
>
>
> *
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Subject: | Current Status Of Mr. RV-8... |
Hey RV'ers,
I've been a little quiet lately on the List because I've been working so hard on
the RV-8! I'm happy to report that the Engine, Interior, Wiring, Avionics,
and canopy are all complete. Basically all I've got left is some fiberglass around
the windscreen, and a few other odds and ends and its time to move it out
to the hanger for final assembly! I thought I'd share a few current pictures
just for fun.
Test flight in March...?
Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N998RV
http://www.mattsrv8.com Tons Of Construction Photos
Final Assembly...
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I have NO information on why Dan removed his site however I do know that
a site like that and his level of involvement can tend to suck up a
significant amount of time including family time. I think we can all see
how resetting ones priorities may make shutting down the site the best
choice for higher priority items be they personal or professional.
Robin
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av8er2fly@peoplepc.com
Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 5:37 PM
Subject: RV-List: Wonder why?
I too wonder why Dan shut his web site down, it was the best one out
there for detail and great info?
Mark Rose MR137 RV8A
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