---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 06/27/11: 7 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:59 AM - Re: RV8-List: Re: Fixed pitch to constant speed (Peck, Gaillard R CTR USAF ACC USAFWS/CBD) 2. 07:57 PM - Re: G3i Ignition: Presentation @ AirVenture 2011 (Arthur Glaser) 3. 07:58 PM - Re: G3i Ignition: Presentation @ AirVenture 2011 (Arthur Glaser) 4. 08:18 PM - MP3 type Audio amplifier? (Michael Kraus) 5. 08:28 PM - Re: G3i Ignition: Presentation @ AirVenture 2011 (Robin Marks) 6. 08:44 PM - Re: MP3 type Audio amplifier? (David Leonard) 7. 09:36 PM - Re: MP3 type Audio amplifier? (Bobby Hester) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:59:29 AM PST US From: "Peck, Gaillard R CTR USAF ACC USAFWS/CBD" Subject: RE: RV8-List: RE: RV-List: Fixed pitch to constant speed Here's a tip for anyone building wing tanks for a RV-8. A friend building an RV-10 told me about the fuel pickup tube on the RV-10. It has a strainer attached to the pickup end of the tube. That's a real improvement over the pickup tube in my RV-8 plans. My plans say: bend the tube and crimp the end of the tube and then hacksaw 7 or 8 holes about half way through the tube just above the crimp for the fuel pickup. I ordered the RV-10 tubes from Vans and found them to be a perfect fit and a much niftier way to go. They are nicely bent and come with the compression sleeve and nut already mounted on the flared end of the tube. All that you have to do is screw the nut on the fitting that passes through the inboard tank rib and install the locking bracket. It was a little tricky finding the RV-10 tubes in the Vans catalogue, but they are there. I forget how much they cost. I think both for $31 or so. Well worth it to me for this important component. Regards to all. Gail Peck RV-8 LAS no N number yet -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Carl Froehlich Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 9:02 AM Subject: RV8-List: RE: RV-List: Fixed pitch to constant speed Craig, I did this conversion on my 8A about three years ago. After reviewing all the performance data on the various CS props available, I selected the Hartzell blended airfoil. I have an IO-360, 180 hp engine so the engine weigh is the same as yours. Looking back over my W&B data, I can tell you the Hartzell was 13 pounds heavier than the Sensenich. I have two Odyssey 625 batteries mounted just aft of the firewall. I considered moving one of them to the aft mount location but decided to wait until after flying to see if it I had a nose heavy problem or not. Bottom line, I did not see much difference so I left the batteries where they are. As I did with the Sensenich, I put a 25 pound shot bag in the baggage compartment if I'm solo and no baggage. My W&B does not require this, but I find it helps. I can tell you the performance difference between the Sensenich and the Hartzell was far more dramatic than I anticipated. You will love the change. I have a couple of hotrod Lancairs at the airpark and while they eventually pass me, I give them a surprising run for their money. BTW - I'm using the PCU-5000 governor and am very pleased with it. If you need a governor control cable bracket let me know - I have a new one sitting here I bought from Van's by mistake for the RV-10. Carl RV-8A (650 hrs) RV-10 (prepping the fuselage for paint) From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Robin Marks Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 10:47 AM Subject: RE: RV-List: Fixed pitch to constant speed Craig, Do you have your battery in the back? I have an IO-360 200 Hp / Hartzell BA CS prop (great combination) and have no issues flying solo with full fuel or near empty and no weight in the back. One note I have dual G3X and back up EFIS so I suspect my panel is lighter than a 10 year old build with steam gauges. Robin RV-4 Sold RV-6A Sold RV-10 225 Hours RV-8A 30 Hours From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of AOL Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 7:31 AM Subject: Re: RV-List: Fixed pitch to constant speed I have a RV8a with a IO-360 200hp which is a little heavier than your engine plus I have constant speed prop and have been flying it since 2002. That being said I do keep 25 lb. of lead shot in the aft baggage compartment and a few tools which keeps the elevator pretty even or level in flight thus creating less drag. When landing it also helps with a lot less trim. I have confess my best landing are when I have a passenger in the rear seat and nothing in the aft baggage area Dane Sheahen RV8a On Jun 25, 2011, at 9:01 AM, Craig Gallenbach wrote: I have a RV8A with an O-360 and fixed pitch Sensenich prop. I am considering changing to a constant speed prop, but I am concerned about the added weight on the nose of the plane. My plane is on the nose heavy side as it is, and I would not like to make it any more so. I am looking at the Whirlwind RV series. Does anyone out there know how the installed weight of a Whirlwind prop compares to the fixed pitch Sensenich? The Whirlwind prop and spinner weigh in at about 38# according to the folks at Whirlwind. I was hoping to find out the weight of the Sensenich installation without pulling my prop. Thanks, Craig Gallenbach Eastover, NC RV8-A, N184CG 195hrs 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 RV-List Email Forum - Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, w.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-Li ==================== m">http://forums.matronics.com http://www.matronics.com/contribution ====================== http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List http://forums.matronics.com http://www.matronics.com/contribution ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:57:12 PM PST US From: Arthur Glaser Subject: Re: RV-List: G3i Ignition: Presentation @ AirVenture 2011 Is this given a second time?- I have a conflict with teacher day and woul d like to see your presentation.- Please advise.- Thanks for your time. - Perhaps I will get to work things into the schedule. - Art Glaser --- On Sun, 6/26/11, G3i Ignition wrote: From: G3i Ignition Subject: RV-List: G3i Ignition: Presentation @ AirVenture 2011 On Tuesday, 7/26/2011 - 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM - Forum Pavilion 11 BRP/Rotax I w ill be doing an open discussion forum on:Interfacing Aircraft Magnetos with Electronic Ignition Systems, G3i Ignition Systems - Understanding the inte rnal workings/properties of aircraft magnetos (Slick & Bendix). Aircraft sp ark plugs and automotive style spark plugs in aircraft applications. Second ary ignition timing and cylinder flame propagation. Disassembly and re-asse mbly of aircraft magnetos. Modifying magnetos to interface with an electron ic 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 le, List Admin. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:58:54 PM PST US From: Arthur Glaser Subject: Re: RV-List: G3i Ignition: Presentation @ AirVenture 2011 Sorry -- I should have sent the message directly to G3i --- On Sun, 6/26/11, G3i Ignition wrote: From: G3i Ignition Subject: RV-List: G3i Ignition: Presentation @ AirVenture 2011 On Tuesday, 7/26/2011 - 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM - Forum Pavilion 11 BRP/Rotax I w ill be doing an open discussion forum on:Interfacing Aircraft Magnetos with Electronic Ignition Systems, G3i Ignition Systems - Understanding the inte rnal workings/properties of aircraft magnetos (Slick & Bendix). Aircraft sp ark plugs and automotive style spark plugs in aircraft applications. Second ary ignition timing and cylinder flame propagation. Disassembly and re-asse mbly of aircraft magnetos. Modifying magnetos to interface with an electron ic 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 le, List Admin. ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:18:26 PM PST US Subject: RV-List: MP3 type Audio amplifier? From: Michael Kraus My Garmin 696 doesn't output enough power to hear the XM radio it in my headsets very well. Is anyone using any type of audio amplifier to boost their mp3 player or similar? Any recommendations on what to get, or avoid? Thanks -Mike Kraus Sent from my iPhone ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 08:28:56 PM PST US From: Robin Marks Subject: Re: RV-List: G3i Ignition: Presentation @ AirVenture 2011 These things should be recorded and podcast. Robin Do not archive Sent from my iPad2. On Jun 27, 2011, at 8:19 PM, Arthur Glaser wrote: Is this given a second time? I have a conflict with teacher day and would like to see your presentation. Please advise. Thanks for your time. Perhaps I will get to work things into the schedule. Art Glaser --- On *Sun, 6/26/11, G3i Ignition * wrote: From: G3i Ignition Subject: RV-List: G3i Ignition: Presentation @ AirVenture 2011 > 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.phpww.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List" --> http://foru - List Contribution We &nbs;--> * * ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 08:44:31 PM PST US Subject: Re: RV-List: MP3 type Audio amplifier? From: David Leonard I use this one, works great, several versions depending on what you need. http://www.vx-aviation.com/page_2.html#ASX-2A_more Good guy to do business with. -- David Leonard Turbo Rotary RV-6 N4VY http://N4VY.RotaryRoster.net http://RotaryRoster.net On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 8:14 PM, Michael Kraus wrote: > > My Garmin 696 doesn't output enough power to hear the XM radio it in my > headsets very well. Is anyone using any type of audio amplifier to boost > their mp3 player or similar? Any recommendations on what to get, or avoid? > > Thanks > -Mike Kraus > > Sent from my iPhone > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 09:36:52 PM PST US Subject: Re: RV-List: MP3 type Audio amplifier? From: Bobby Hester What type of audio panel / intercom are you using? Sent from my Verizon iPhone On Jun 27, 2011, at 9:14 PM, Michael Kraus wrote: > > My Garmin 696 doesn't output enough power to hear the XM radio it in my headsets very well. Is anyone using any type of audio amplifier to boost their mp3 player or similar? Any recommendations on what to get, or avoid? > > Thanks > -Mike Kraus > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.