---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 06/26/11: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:54 AM - Re: A Kindred Spirit... (Ed Anderson) 2. 05:47 PM - G3i Ignition: Presentation @ AirVenture 2011 (G3i Ignition) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:54:13 AM PST US From: "Ed Anderson" Subject: Re: RV-List: A Kindred Spirit... Ouch! Sorry to hear about your mishap, Matt. I had put a new (more aggressive) Prop on my RV-6A and went flying. Neglected to determine at altitude the effect of the prop on airspeed when the throttle was closed. Found out on landing that it was a quite effective airbrake when the throttle was pulled closed - lost airspeed quicker than I thought possible, dropped out of the air from above 12 ft, managed to suck the stick to my backbone and kept the nose up. Very hard landing on the main gear, bounced felt the tail drag during the bounce, hit and bounced a few more times. Noticed on taxi back to hangar that aircraft seemed to have a tilt to the wings. Found one wing tip approx 12" higher than the other. Bent both main gear, stubbed the rudder (had to replace the bearings), but fortunately that was the extent. No rebuild, just gear rod replacements. Hopefully, your rebuild will proceed faster now that you don't have anything knew to learn in building the 8 {:>) Hope you are back in the air soonest. Ed Edward L. Anderson Anderson Electronic Enterprises LLC 305 Reefton Road Weddington, NC 28104 http://www.andersonee.com http://www.eicommander.com -------------------------------------------------- From: "Matt Dralle" Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 2:07 PM Subject: RV-List: A Kindred Spirit... > > > A 20-year Project > > A 42-foot schooner isn't a big project for a ship-building company. It's > a different matter if you're the one doing all the work. In the early > 1990s, Dr. John Vardiman decided to build one from scratch. It took over > 20 years to complete. What an great story of perseverance... > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN4kmlAxvGU&feature=player_embedded > > I know just how he feels... :-) > > Matt > > > - > Matt Dralle > RV-8 #82880 N998RV "Ruby Vixen" > http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's Complete RV-8 Construction Log > http://www.mattsrv8.com/Rebuild - Post Landing Mishap Rebuild Log > http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel > Status: 170+ Hours TTSN - Rebuilding Fuselage After Landing Mishap... > > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:47:48 PM PST US Subject: RV-List: G3i Ignition: Presentation @ AirVenture 2011 From: "G3i Ignition" On Tuesday, 7/26/2011 - 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM - Forum Pavilion 11 BRP/Rotax I will be doing an open discussion forum on:Interfacing Aircraft Magnetos with Electronic Ignition Systems, G3i Ignition Systems - Understanding the internal workings/properties of aircraft magnetos (Slick & Bendix). Aircraft spark plugs and automotive style spark plugs in aircraft applications. Secondary ignition timing and cylinder flame propagation. Disassembly and re-assembly of aircraft magnetos. Modifying magnetos to interface with an electronic ignition systems, experimental electronic ignition systems, benefits and end user. AirVenture forum link: http://www.eaaapps.org/presenterinfo.aspx?id=1470 Look forward to seeing you there, Thomas S. -------- Thomas S. Follow G3i on Facebook. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=344171#344171 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.