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1. 04:20 AM - Re: camping list (Linn Walters)
2. 06:44 AM - Re: camping list (Bill Boyd)
3. 08:36 AM - Re: camping list (Chris Colohan)
4. 08:58 AM - Re: Battery Maintainer for RV7 (Wade Roe)
5. 10:52 AM - IO360 A1A 200 HP (Lucio Castrogiovanni)
6. 05:44 PM - Re: camping gear (rv6n@optonline.net)
7. 09:38 PM - Re: High pressure engine driven fuel pump (lessdragprod@aol.com)
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| Subject: | Re: camping list |
Bob, I'm not flying my RV yet, but the gear isn't airframe specific.
I've camped for years out of my AA-1B (2 place Grumman) S-1 Pitts and
Traumahawk. I've changed things over the years as I got older, but
here's my list:
Sleeping bag. This the most important item, and the one you should not
skimp on when it comes to cost. Get one that's at least 1/2 down. Full
down is better. Buy two that you can zip together. Especially if
you're single. ;-) .... Get 'stuffing bags' ..... the smallest that you
can cram the bags into. The wal-mart sleeping bags are too bulky and
will take forever to dry. They also won't keep you warm when wet. And
they will get wet.
Tent: I like the two or three man dome tents with a rain fly. 10'X10'
They've improved these over the years and the package size has gotten
smaller. Get one that's easy to put up in the dark. And it will get
dark before you have a chance to pitch the tent!!! :-) .... You might
want to replace your plastic or wire tent pegs with large nails.
sometimes the ground is like concrete.
Light: A small light that you can hang in your tent (like a small
lantern) and a small LED flashlight so you can find your way to the
bathroom in the dark.
Air mattress: I don't sleep well on the ground anymore. I use a queen
size, and use a little 12V pump to fill it. Get a good quality air
mattress. You'll really hate it when you wake up laying on the ground.
Stove: Not a necessity, but you might want to take food to eat. I have
a SVEA 123. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svea_123. Burns 100LL OK.
Clothes: Always take something warm. You'll not make a good fashion
statement wandering around with your sleeping bag wrapped around you.
Yes, I have been caught ..... once. You don't want to pack like you're
going for a week. You're at an airport (usually) .... you can wear
clothes more than one day.
Water/food: in that order. If you've never been to the destination
before, go prepared. Some places lock up the soda machine at 5:00 when
they go home.
Ground cloth: A piece of plastic to protect the bottom of your tent.
6" larger than the tent.
Backpack: You might have to travel on foot to your campsite. I use
both ...... a frame type and frameless ..... depending on the room I have.
Chair ..... small folding chair in a bag.
Camping spot: Some airports will not allow camping on the field so find
out before you go. I have a fly-in in Nov. and I may camp. I asked the
question .... and the reply was .... "never had that question before,
but plan on being able to pitch your tent."
There may be other things I haven't listed because I just pack them
without thinking about it.
When I started camping, I bought all my good stuff from
http://www.rei.com/. Back then they were a co-op ..... being a paid
member got you a significant discount. But they were a quality outfit.
Hauling all the stuff: Packing the Pitts was the most challenging, and
always drew a crowd as I unpacked. Tent, sleeping bag (only one in the
Pitts), clothes, air pump, stove, toiletries .... you'll want to brush
your teeth .... and small items get stuffed in the turtle deck. Clothes
are taken out of the backpack .... the frameless one ..... and stuffed
in and around the bulky items. The tent poles slide in above the
longeron on the right side of the cockpit. The turtledeck is
packed!!! You can wear layers of clothes that don't fit your space.
Think 2 people in a RV-4. The chair vertically in the rear corner next
to my torso. The air mattress and the ground cloth are folded to fit
between my parachute and the seat back.
Your RV-6 (and my RV-10 when finished) have ample room for all the gear
..... if you splurge on your equipment ..... and pack like a
backpacker. Light, compact, and portability are what you want to strive
for. Your camping experience will be better for it.
If you have specific questions .... ask. Camping at fly-ins is truly a
most pleasurable experience.
Linn
rv6n@optonline.net wrote:
> Dear RVers, it is an exciting return to flying for me after waiting
> two and one half years since loosing my medical certificate. Having
> received my special issuance last week, my goal is to stack on the
> hours going to weekend fly-ins and enjoying the post building events
> I've long awaited since starting my project in 1999, including meeting
> many of you .
>
> Besides the typical day trips I hope to enjoy many weekend camping
> trips and this is where I need input from you all. Will you please
> share with me what camping equipment/lists you typically pack into
> your RVs. Any tips will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Do not archive.
>
> Bob Bales
> RV6 N954RB
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| Subject: | Re: camping list |
Great summary, Linn. I started RV camping with a lightweight 2-man
backpacker tent as part of my gear, and quickly learned that most RV pilots
are carrying the bigger WalMart 3 and 4 man dome tents that cost less but
offer much more comfort, and the inflatable beds you describe - all will fit
in an RV and stay under the weight limit if you aren't also bringing enough
food for a week. The RV-6 in particular is a real baggage wagon. I just
proved this weekend that 2 full sets of golf clubs will fit in the back
without modification, in addition to a weekend's worth of luggage for man
and wife - you just have to take the longer clubs out of each bag, bend the
shafts just a little to get them past the rollover bar, and pack them in
first, before anything else, because it takes every diagonal inch of room.
-Bill Boyd
On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 7:16 AM, Linn Walters <pitts_pilot@bellsouth.net>wrote:
>
> Bob, I'm not flying my RV yet, but the gear isn't airframe specific. I've
> camped for years out of my AA-1B (2 place Grumman) S-1 Pitts and Traumahawk.
> I've changed things over the years as I got older, but here's my list:
>
> Sleeping bag. This the most important item, and the one you should not
> skimp on when it comes to cost. Get one that's at least 1/2 down. Full
> down is better. Buy two that you can zip together. Especially if you're
> single. ;-) .... Get 'stuffing bags' ..... the smallest that you can cram
> the bags into. The wal-mart sleeping bags are too bulky and will take
> forever to dry. They also won't keep you warm when wet. And they will get
> wet.
>
> Tent: I like the two or three man dome tents with a rain fly. 10'X10'
> They've improved these over the years and the package size has gotten
> smaller. Get one that's easy to put up in the dark. And it will get dark
> before you have a chance to pitch the tent!!! :-) .... You might want to
> replace your plastic or wire tent pegs with large nails. sometimes the
> ground is like concrete.
>
> Light: A small light that you can hang in your tent (like a small lantern)
> and a small LED flashlight so you can find your way to the bathroom in the
> dark.
>
> Air mattress: I don't sleep well on the ground anymore. I use a queen
> size, and use a little 12V pump to fill it. Get a good quality air
> mattress. You'll really hate it when you wake up laying on the ground.
>
> Stove: Not a necessity, but you might want to take food to eat. I have a
> SVEA 123. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svea_123. Burns 100LL OK.
>
> Clothes: Always take something warm. You'll not make a good fashion
> statement wandering around with your sleeping bag wrapped around you. Yes,
> I have been caught ..... once. You don't want to pack like you're going for
> a week. You're at an airport (usually) .... you can wear clothes more than
> one day.
>
> Water/food: in that order. If you've never been to the destination
> before, go prepared. Some places lock up the soda machine at 5:00 when they
> go home.
>
> Ground cloth: A piece of plastic to protect the bottom of your tent. 6"
> larger than the tent.
>
> Backpack: You might have to travel on foot to your campsite. I use both
> ...... a frame type and frameless ..... depending on the room I have.
>
> Chair ..... small folding chair in a bag.
>
> Camping spot: Some airports will not allow camping on the field so find
> out before you go. I have a fly-in in Nov. and I may camp. I asked the
> question .... and the reply was .... "never had that question before, but
> plan on being able to pitch your tent."
>
> There may be other things I haven't listed because I just pack them without
> thinking about it.
>
> When I started camping, I bought all my good stuff from
> http://www.rei.com/. Back then they were a co-op ..... being a paid
> member got you a significant discount. But they were a quality outfit.
>
> Hauling all the stuff: Packing the Pitts was the most challenging, and
> always drew a crowd as I unpacked. Tent, sleeping bag (only one in the
> Pitts), clothes, air pump, stove, toiletries .... you'll want to brush your
> teeth .... and small items get stuffed in the turtle deck. Clothes are
> taken out of the backpack .... the frameless one ..... and stuffed in and
> around the bulky items. The tent poles slide in above the longeron on the
> right side of the cockpit. The turtledeck is packed!!! You can wear
> layers of clothes that don't fit your space. Think 2 people in a RV-4. The
> chair vertically in the rear corner next to my torso. The air mattress and
> the ground cloth are folded to fit between my parachute and the seat back.
>
> Your RV-6 (and my RV-10 when finished) have ample room for all the gear
> ..... if you splurge on your equipment ..... and pack like a backpacker.
> Light, compact, and portability are what you want to strive for. Your
> camping experience will be better for it.
>
> If you have specific questions .... ask. Camping at fly-ins is truly a
> most pleasurable experience.
> Linn
>
>
> rv6n@optonline.net wrote:
>
>> Dear RVers, it is an exciting return to flying for me after waiting two
>> and one half years since loosing my medical certificate. Having received my
>> special issuance last week, my goal is to stack on the hours going to
>> weekend fly-ins and enjoying the post building events I've long awaited
>> since starting my project in 1999, including meeting many of you .
>> Besides the typical day trips I hope to enjoy many weekend camping trips
>> and this is where I need input from you all. Will you please share with me
>> what camping equipment/lists you typically pack into your RVs. Any tips
>> will be greatly appreciated. Do not archive.
>> Bob Bales
>> RV6 N954RB
>>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: camping list |
I think you'll find an extensive discussion of this in this recent thread on
pilotsofamerica:
http://www.pilotsofamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7940
<http://www.pilotsofamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7940>Chris
On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 7:35 PM, <rv6n@optonline.net> wrote:
> Dear RVers, it is an exciting return to flying for me after waiting two
> and one half years since loosing my medical certificate. Having received my
> special issuance last week, my goal is to stack on the hours going to
> weekend fly-ins and enjoying the post building events I've long awaited
> since starting my project in 1999, including meeting many of you .
>
> Besides the typical day trips I hope to enjoy many weekend camping trips
> and this is where I need input from you all. Will you please share with me
> what camping equipment/lists you typically pack into your RVs. Any tips
> will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Do not archive.
>
> Bob Bales
> RV6 N954RB
>
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| Subject: | Battery Maintainer for RV7 |
Thank you gentleman for all of the comments. I ended up procuring the
$19.95 Schumacher unit from Wally-World. My battery was nearly drained
from testing and cycling all of the electrics during the building phase.
The Schumacher maintainer had the battery charged up full in roughly 6
hours and now is in maintenance mode. At this point I=99m not
sure whether to leave the maintainer on or just what the best procedure
will be.
Happy building/flying!
Wade Roe
RV-7 airport bound
Aeronca 7AC flying
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ian
Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 11:47 AM
Subject: RV-List: Battery Maintainer for RV7
Wade, I'm happy with my batteryMINDer though I'm just a year in with a
new battery. Overwintered in the south with my RV9A on the tarmac in
the snow. Battery stayed on the bench in my workshop.
I learned one way to destroy a battery during the build phase in the
garage - let it discharge and then freeze.
Check out www.batteryminders.com
Ian Brown, C-GOHM, Bromont, QC
Time: 08:51:52 AM PST US
From: "Wade Roe" <wroe1@dbtech.net>
Subject: RV-List: Battery Maintainer for RV7
I'm looking for recommendations regarding a battery maintainer/charger
for
the Odyssey battery in my RV7. What has everyone found to be the best
option?
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| Subject: | IO360 A1A 200 HP |
Hi at all;=0AI have a Lyc IO360 A1A 200 HP , it's a very old engine rady-
for overhaul but I'm =0Anot shure if that engine run well with a fixed pich
prop like Catto or same.=0ACan anyone tell me your experience about this c
ombination? or better if sameone =0Adid it that?=0A=0Athaks in advance=0ALu
cio=0AITALY=0A=0Arv7alucio@yahoo.it=0Aapproaching to finish kit=0A=0A=0A
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| Subject: | re: camping gear |
Thank you Linn. Bill, and Chris!
I now have enough feedback to encourage me to spend a small fortune shopping for
some nice camping supplies this weekend. I hope to see you all on a ramp somewhere.
Bob Bales
N954RB
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: High pressure engine driven fuel pump |
Hi Charlie,
I have my high pressure fuel pump off of my IO-540 engine. I can NOT move
the lever by hand.
The reason seems to be that the strength of the return spring inside the
mechanical fuel pump determines the fuel pressure delivered from the fuel
pump.
Regards,
Jim Ayers
Less Drag Special (modified HR2) 25 hours TT
Oxnard, CA.
-----Original Message-----
From: Charles Brame <chasb@satx.rr.com>
Sent: Sun, Aug 8, 2010 11:13 pm
Subject: RV-List: High pressure engine driven fuel pump
I recently had an engine rollback which I determined was caused by low fue
l pressure on my AFP fuel injection system. Turned on the electric boost
pump and got the engine back. Diagnosis: failure of the engine driven hig
h pressure fuel pump.
Pulled the fuel pump off the engine today. The lever inside the pump was
stuck at the full up position. I could not move the lever. I know in a lo
w pressure pump, the lever can be moved by hand. Does anybody have any exp
erience with a high pressure pump? Should the lever be moveable?
Second question: If the lever is jammed, can there be damage to the cam in
the accessory section? If so, how can the damage be determined without pu
lling the accessory section off?
Charlie Brame
RV-6A N11CB
San Antonio
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