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1. 06:27 AM - Re: Odd running cylinder (Richard Martin)
2. 06:43 AM - Re: Strobe Light (rveighta@comcast.net)
3. 09:05 AM - tires and flaps (Wheeler North)
4. 09:33 AM - Re: tires (Dale Ensing)
5. 03:56 PM - FS: RV-7A ~80% complete (Brian Meyette)
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| Subject: | Re: Odd running cylinder |
Ralph,
It is not onusual to have a experience such as you mention. On take off and
climb, the engine is at its highest power and the airplane is usually
flying slower than in cruise.
Dick Martin
RV8 N233M
the fast one
On Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 11:12 AM, Ralph E. Capen <recapen@earthlink.net>wrote:
>
> Configuration reminder:
> RV6A
> SamJames cowl/plenum
> AeroSportPower built XP IO360B1F6
> 9.2:1 pistons
> AFP injection (Flow balanced to .1gph per AFP instructions)
> LASAR ignition (MAP monitor on #4, CHT monitor on #3)
> Vetterman Dual crossover exhaust with heater/mufflers
> MT three blade MTV12B183-59 propellor
>
> During the first few minutes of operation (essentially through climb-out
> and throttle-back), my number one cylinder indicates a higher CHT and EGT.
> Neither the CHT or EGT raise to a dangerous level and both return to normal
> upon establishing cruise settings.
> My number one cylinder also has an injector restrictor that is 5% larger
> than the other three in order to balance fuel flow for leaning purposes.
>
> This has occurred seven out of the last eight flights. The missing one is
> kinda in the middle.
>
> Data capture is through an AFS3400EM at 1 second intervals. I have data
> and graphs if someone wants to look-see.
>
> I am wondering if I might have something in the fuel injection distribution
> spider that is partially blocking one line below a certain flow rate.
>
> Any other thoughts,
> Ralph
> RV6A N822AR @ N06 70 hours
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Strobe Light |
Brian, I concur with your thoughts. Besides, the 912 IS a light sport, whic
h
appeals to guys like me who want to fly in the LSA=C2- category without a
3rd class medical. By rule, we can't fly at night.
By the way, are you related to Edward Chalmers Huffaker? He is from
my local area (Chuckey, TN) and did quite a bit of research on flight aroun
d
the late 1800's to early 1900's. He was with the Wright Bros at Kitty Hawk.
Walt
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Huffaker" <bifft@xmission.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 12:27:53 PM
Subject: RE: RV-List: Strobe Light
On Mon, 28 Jun 2010, Bruce Gray wrote:
> Walt,
>
> While you might not plan on doing any night flying, look a little
> farther into the future. When you might want to sell your baby. Most
> pilots fly at night, any airplane not equipped with nav/landing/strobe
> lights would place it at the bottom of a buyers list.
>
=C2-=C2-As a contrary viewpoint, build the plane you want, not what you
think
someone else might want. =C2-I don't fly at night or in bad weather, so I
'm
going no lights, no gyros. =C2-Save a few pounds and few hundred dollars.
I'm not building to sell, I'm building this plane for me.
=C2-=C2-Brian Huffaker, DSWL (bifft@xmission.com)
=C2-=C2-RV-8A 80091 fitting wings
=C2-=C2-1/4 Starduster II N23UT flying
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=C2- =C2- =C2- =C2- =C2--Matt Dralle, List Admin.
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Hey Reuven,
If you don't take off with the tires flat you will be less likely to land
with them that way...
;{)
Michelin leak stop tubes are junk. I've had one fail, one not leak in the
tire even though it had a split when I took it apart, and I've helped
several folks get rid of them by the side of the runway when theirs split a
seam at fly-ins.
Mostly I use flaps on take off when I'm practicing using flaps on take
off... it does bring the tail up quicker, however one blows through flap
speeds so quickly it is just one more thing to remember or forget.
One place it is really useful is when taking off in formation with a slower
plane. My first time at that was with a Lockheed L60 (think C206 mated with
a Sherman tank) at KOSH. We had a plan, however I hadn't completely thought
through what it meant to me in terms of throttle and speed. It was not an
issue, I just wasn't mentally ready for everything to happen so slow while
taking off at 1/3 throttle. Since then I've learned that some flaps do
reduce the tendency to catch up too fast but one really has to 'work' at
going slow enough to let the lead get airborne first.
Practicing a low to medium power take off has some value because most of us
have been taught to go full power in a go around. This is not needed and can
exacerbate things due to the pitching up moment that occurs in our short
airplanes when the throttle is slammed full at really slow speeds.
Lastly, grass runways get 10 deg of flaps mostly due to the fact that the 5"
tires are really small and tend to be draggy on soft or long grass. Anything
that can add lift will reduce tire into sod penetration. My guess is Van's
grass strip in soggy Portland has conditioned him into always using flaps.
Wheeler
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Lov'en my Michelin Air Stop tubes!! Rarely have to add air instead of every
flight.
Dale
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| Subject: | FS: RV-7A ~80% complete |
I've decided to sell my RV-7A project. It's just dragged on and on, and I've
lost interest in completing it. I have more interest in just flying my
Challenger II. I made 75 flights in it in 2009.
Engine is Subaru WRX STi 2.5 L supercharged. All the bugs are worked out of
the original Eggenfellner product. Most Eggenfellner-supplied components
have been replaced; SDS ECU, custom radiators, new wiring harness,
supercharger gearing. Engine runs great, and all it needs is probably some
more fine-tuning of the SDS ECU. John Moody in Australia has been flying his
awhile. Includes latest Gen3 rev 4 PSRU, installed. Includes MT7 electric
prop, installed.
Three EFIS systems installed - Blue Mountain "gold box" EFIS/One, GRT
Horizon, and Dynon D10. Blue Mountain AP installed. GRT EIS installed
Full Garmin stack trays installed & SL-30 included. Sandia TSOd encoder,
Tipup canopy completed but not final-installed.
Needs rear window installed, 1 panel each wing installed, top fuse panel
behind window and fwd of canopy installed (left out for wiring access). No
fiberglass work done.
Includes Advanced Flight Systems AoA, wig-wag HID lights, bulletproof
electrical system based on Bob Nuckolls' designs and Hyperion products, low
fuel warning, low coolant warning, fuel pressure warning, electric flaps,
electric trim, custom console, heater, Oregon Aero seats, Hooker harness,
Show Planes Flaps Positioning System, Infinity Aerospace grips, cabin
lighting, custom baggage compartment and other customizations (see my custom
page http://www.meyette.us/custom.htm ). Includes finishing kit and all
parts (except remaining Garmin components) to finish it. All gear mounted
and brakes installed. Van's front gear leg SB installed. Panel complete,
except Garmin wiring.
Empennage is done & final-installed. Flaps & ailerons all done. Wings not
installed.
And much more - this is a list off the top of my head of some of the main
components.
Entire project very extensively documented at
http://www.meyette.us/RV-7Ahome.htm
No effort or expense spared in doing everything RIGHT.
Only asking $45k for it - way less than cost and making the FWF essentially
FREE. Will also trade for an RV-12
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