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1. 05:43 AM - Re: Additional item to check at condition inspection time. (Doerr, Ray R [NTK])
2. 06:18 AM - N-numbers ()
3. 07:05 AM - NIKE G5 (Chris Hukill)
4. 07:45 AM - Re: Lost resources (What happen to Mike Howe's site) (Vern W. Smith)
5. 08:37 AM - Comm antenna placement (Vern W. Smith)
6. 08:59 AM - Re: dimpling tip ribs (Deems Davis)
7. 10:06 AM - Re: Comm antenna placement (Tim Olson)
8. 12:18 PM - Re: Comm antenna placement (Bill DeRouchey)
9. 04:12 PM - Re: Lost resources (What happen to Mike Howe's site) (Bob Collins)
10. 04:16 PM - Re: Lost resources (was: OSH predictions anyone) (Bob Collins)
11. 05:27 PM - Big Bend State Park - Texas (Richard Reynolds)
12. 06:43 PM - Quick Build Arrives (Dsyvert@AOL.COM)
13. 07:03 PM - Re: Re: Lost resources (What happen to Mike Howe's site) (Max Hegler)
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| Subject: | Additional item to check at condition inspection time. |
After 250 hours on the plane, it sagged around 1/8" - 3/16".
Thank You
Ray Doerr
40250
N519RV
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Larry Rosen
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 9:13 PM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Additional item to check at condition inspection time.
Ray,
How much engine sag did you experience? After how many hours?
Larry
Doerr, Ray R [NTK] wrote:
>
> I'm in the middle of my rolling condition inspection and one of the things I
did for the Firewall Forward was to shim the two top engine mount bolts because
initially when I did the cowl, I allowed a little too much (5/16") for engine
sag. So I thought that after 245 hours on the plane the engine would have
sagged enough to just correct the rest of the spinner alignment by shimming the
top engine bolts where the engine mount meets the firewall. Two steel washers
measuring 1/8" thick on each side did the trick and the spinner matches the
top of the cowl perfectly now. Well with this done, I buttoned up the cowl and
went for a test flight. Everything was fine for engine run-up and off I went.
At 2000 AGL I leveled off and adjusted throttle and prop to 20 squared.
While screwing out the prop, at about 1" out it started to get a lot harder to
screw out. I kept going because it wasn't too bad yet, but then all of a sudden
the engine went from 2300 rpm to something like !
10!
> 00 or so. I immediately started to screw the prop back in and headed back to
the airport.
> On my way back I had a few moments to think about this and figured it was the
prop linkage hitting the upper air dam. What had happened is the rod-end was
up inside the air dam when the prop is fully in, but once you screw it out about
1", it gets to the point where it was hitting the cutout in the air dam,
then as I kept screwing it out, it did nothing to the RPM until it finally popped
out on the underside of the air dam and this is when the RPM went from 2300
to something really low all at the same time. Once I was back on the ground,
I looked at the rod-end bearing at the governor and sure enough, it was hitting
the air dam. Since I shimmed the engine by 1/8", it not only dropped the
engine at the spinner, but it also moved the engine forward just enough so the
prop linkage was hitting the upper air dam. A stupid thing to overlook on my
part.
> Anyway, I thought I would share this with everyone so they check the clearance
of the prop linkage as it goes up through the air dam at there condition inspection.
This is important because as the engine sags in time, the clearance
you had at first flight may be different now and you may need to remove a little
more of the upper dam to have the proper clearance.
>
>
> Thank You
> Ray Doerr
> 40250
> N519RV
>
>
>
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Of course, you could be a lot more creative if the US was like a lot of
other countries and used all letters instead of numbers. For example:
G-SPIT (British-registered Spitfire)
G-FAST (some sort of jet)
And a favorite I remember seeing
G-NADS
Try to get the FAA to go along with that one!
Notice that the airlines do buy up blocks of numbers so they can have
N-numbers like:
N987AA (American Airlines)
N342NW (Northwest)
N404PA (Pan Am, rip)
TDT
40025
Tim Dawson-Townsend
tdt@aurora.aero
617-401-2522
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They didn't roll the plane, they shut down the left engine to
depressurize the Combined hydraulic system, so they could re-sequence
the gear, that had jammed. No aerobatics required. The Gulfstream tecks
talked them thru the event. I'm really surprised that the media got it
wrong!
Chris Hukill
finishing up RV8 re-panel
then back to work on the 10
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| Subject: | Lost resources (What happen to Mike Howe's site) |
Joe,
Thanks for the update on Mike's site.
Vern (#324)
Do not archive
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From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Joseph D.
Rhodes
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 3:02 AM
Subject: RE: RV10-List: Lost resources (What happen to Mike Howe's site)
I talked to mike a last week he is taking in a partner and his site will
be back up soon
Joe Rhodes
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From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of John Hurst
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 9:13 PM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Lost resources (What happen to Mike Howe's site)
I also would like to know what happened to Mike's site. I have found his
photographs/log an invaluable resource. A picture really is worth a
thousand words. Especially if you're not sure what the plans are saying.
Anyone know what happened? His site is surely missed.
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| Subject: | Comm antenna placement |
Hi All,
I'm to the point of wanting to install antenna doublers in my airframe.
The two options are placing one comm antenna under the rear seat and one
on top of the tail cone behind the fiberglass top. Or two comm antennas
under the rear seat. My aesthetic preference is for the two belly
mounts. However, have those running with just belly mounted comm
antennas had any problems with radio communication when talking to
ground control, ATC or anyone else for that matter? In searching the
archives I've found some discussion but not an answer to this question.
Thanks,
Vern Smith (#324 tail cone on:)
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| Subject: | Re: dimpling tip ribs |
Nope, That's what I did.
Deems Davis # 406
Finishing - ( A Misnomer ! )
http://deemsrv10.com/
The McGough Family wrote:
> Anyone got an idea for dimpling the wing skins where th tips atach
> aprt from grinding down the No 6 dimple dies??
>
> regards Chris
> *
>
> *
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| Subject: | Re: Comm antenna placement |
Not even the slightest problems with communications with the dual-belly
antennas.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
do not archive
Vern W. Smith wrote:
> Hi All,
>
>
>
> Im to the point of wanting to install antenna doublers in my airframe.
> The two options are placing one comm antenna under the rear seat and one
> on top of the tail cone behind the fiberglass top. Or two comm antennas
> under the rear seat. My aesthetic preference is for the two belly
> mounts. However, have those running with just belly mounted comm
> antennas had any problems with radio communication when talking to
> ground control, ATC or anyone else for that matter? In searching the
> archives Ive found some discussion but not an answer to this question.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Vern Smith (#324 tail cone on:)
>
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| Subject: | Re: Comm antenna placement |
I have supervised antenna locations on two RV-10s and have measured VSWR with a
thru-line wattmeter on all the COM antennas. I'll try not to get too windy, but:
Start with the transponder antenna location as it transmits at very high power
and has the
most restrictions.
Minimum 3 physical feet from transponder
Max of 8.8 feet of RG400
Minimum distance to COM antenna 30"
Try to keep it somewhat away from the gear legs.
Com antenna notes :
Use RG-58 or RG-400
Bent whip on belly hidden by gear legs and set 3" inside gear legs = VSWR
2.6 (poor-
reflection from transmitter is bouncing off gear legs and flows back
into antenna and
up into cable cancelling some of the transmitted wave energy)
Bent whip on belly just aft of the baggage bulkhead = VSWR 1.8 (good)
Straight antenna located between gear legs approx 8" inside = VSWR 1.6 (exceptional)
(Doesn't look as pretty but increase in range very noticeable. Additional
feature is
ability to measure the height of grass.)
It is much better to locate the primary radio antenna away from the gear
legs even
considering the longer cable. Backup radio will work fine with the
whip antenna
located near the gear legs.
GPS antenna notes:
Easiest to locate. The GA56 antenna can be located underneath the windscreen
or
somewhere on the top of the fuselage. (Not aware of ground plane requirements
here but
someone else may have more information). It is an active antenna meaning it
has an
amplifier that is driven from voltage traveling down the coax center wire.
Note that if
you intend to get your G430 or G530 upgraded to WAAS the GA56 must be replaced
and the minimum cable length is 8 feet - so the best initial location is probably
on the
upper fuselage just behind the baggage bulkhead. Locate away from the COM
antennas.
Have fun,
Bill DeRouchey
WTD Aviation Technology
N939SB, flying
Tim Olson <Tim@MyRV10.com> wrote:
Not even the slightest problems with communications with the dual-belly
antennas.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
do not archive
Vern W. Smith wrote:
> Hi All,
>
>
>
> Im to the point of wanting to install antenna doublers in my airframe.
> The two options are placing one comm antenna under the rear seat and one
> on top of the tail cone behind the fiberglass top. Or two comm antennas
> under the rear seat. My aesthetic preference is for the two belly
> mounts. However, have those running with just belly mounted comm
> antennas had any problems with radio communication when talking to
> ground control, ATC or anyone else for that matter? In searching the
> archives Ive found some discussion but not an answer to this question.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Vern Smith (#324 tail cone on:)
>
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| Subject: | Re: Lost resources (What happen to Mike Howe's site) |
The RV Hotline is continuing. (See Saturday's issue for the latest). And thanks.
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Bob Collins
St. Paul, Minn.
RV Builder's Hotline (free!)
http://rvhotline.expercraft.com
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=112821#112821
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| Subject: | Re: Lost resources (was: OSH predictions anyone) |
Sorry for the duplicates, email folks. I'm posting via the Web. If you saw Saturday's
issue, you know that the Hotline is continuing under the firm hand of Rob
Riggen. I'll be writing occasionally and have already inundated him with links
and interesting stuff I've found regarding RVs of all stripes. That's the
best thing folks can do. Doesn't matter where it comes from, but if you find
it interesting, send it along.
Rob (and I) can be reached at the all-purpose rvhotline@expercraft.com.
BTW, don't forget to sign up for the BBQ at Osh.
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Bob Collins
St. Paul, Minn.
RV Builder's Hotline (free!)
http://rvhotline.expercraft.com
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=112822#112822
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| Subject: | Big Bend State Park - Texas |
Any recommendations on flying to the Big Bend Area?
1E2 Terlingua Ranch (how big is the "gravel"?)
3TE3 Big Bend State Ranch
Richard Reynolds (born in Texas but must live in Virginia because my
wife says so)
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| Subject: | Quick Build Arrives |
Guys,
I received my quick build kit delivered today. It gives me a real
appreciation of those doing slow build. It is hard to believe the amount of work
in the
fuselage section until you see the amount of parts/pieces and rivets. The
quality looks very good. It should save at least one to two years off the build
time. Looking at it I got the same overwhelmed feeling the day the empennage
kit and tools arrived. I guess the old saying of "How do you eat an
elephant?" is true. One bite at a time. I have maybe two weeks left on the rest
of
the empennage, except for the attachment that I will do later. My 3 car garage
is getting very small.
Dave Syvertson
40625
Sugar Land, TX
Do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Lost resources (What happen to Mike Howe's site) |
Bob,
I took a look at your site and added it to my favorites.
Thanks,
Max
RV-7A
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Collins" <bcollinsrv7a@comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 6:12 PM
Subject: RV10-List: Re: Lost resources (What happen to Mike Howe's site)
>
> The RV Hotline is continuing. (See Saturday's issue for the latest). And
> thanks.
>
> --------
> Bob Collins
> St. Paul, Minn.
> RV Builder's Hotline (free!)
> http://rvhotline.expercraft.com
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=112821#112821
>
>
>
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