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2. 07:32 AM - Re: Re: 210HM (GRANSCOTT@aol.com)
3. 08:30 AM - n46007 (David McNeill)
4. 09:16 AM - Re: 210HM (John Jessen)
5. 09:19 AM - Re: n46007 (Deems Davis)
6. 09:36 AM - Re: n46007 (John Ackerman)
7. 10:01 AM - Re: n46007 (David McNeill)
8. 10:36 AM - Emailing: P3260023 (David McNeill)
9. 11:13 AM - Re: Emailing: P3260023 (James Hein)
10. 12:18 PM - Re: Emailing: P3260023 (Kelly McMullen)
11. 12:41 PM - Re: Emailing: P3260023 (John Jessen)
12. 01:34 PM - Re: Emailing: P3260023 (David McNeill)
13. 04:06 PM - IO-540 arrived two months early- best way to move it? (tomhanaway)
14. 04:33 PM - Re: IO-540 arrived two months early- best way to move it? (David McNeill)
15. 05:09 PM - I0 540 Arrived too early (Fred Williams, M.D.)
16. 06:14 PM - Re: IO-540 arrived two months early- best way to move it? (orchidman)
17. 06:27 PM - Re: IO-540 arrived two months early- best way to move it? (Tim Olson)
18. 06:41 PM - Re: IO-540 arrived two months early- best way to move it? (Rick Sked)
19. 07:06 PM - Re: IO-540 arrived two months early- best way to move it? (Tim Olson)
20. 09:24 PM - Re: n46007 (Robin Marks)
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Tim,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share the kind of wisdom all of us
RVers need to hear (over and over again). I flew a Cessna 172 for years and
did my instrument training in the 172. But moving up to a high performance
plane - C182 was a whole new experience. IFR is demanding enough at 172
speeds but things happen really fast in a high performance plane - you have
to be ready for this. Your advice to fly LOTS of hours before ending up in
actual in a high performance RV10 can't be emphasized enough.
John Testement
jwt@roadmapscoaching.com
40321 N311RV
Richmond, VA
Painting
Lew, Pascal, and all,
Nothing I have to say is new at all, but I thought I'd share my feelings.
To me, all things involve risk, so I don't really view the fact that it has
risk as making the activity something I'm averse to. I've never been
skydiving (REAL skydiving), but it drives me crazy to hear about people like
my own brother in law, who would LOVE to go skydiving, but simply won't
because his insurance wouldn't pay if he died. You're put on the earth to
LIVE life, and to me, it's all about what you're passionate about...and
fulfilling your dreams. There is a LOT you can do, in ANY activity, to
increase your odds, but in almost ALL activities there is nothing you can do
to guarantee your safety. So, you simply live life to it's fullest,
enjoying the things you're passionate about....and you do what you can to
minimize your risks.
A couple days ago, I wanted to fill in the AOPA survey and the question
"What do you think is the most significant deterrent to learning how to fly,
besides cost?" I tell you, I was totally stumped. So I asked a co-worker,
who's expressed interest, but never taken the plunge. She said "Probably
fear, that they won't be able to control the plane, and that they'll hurt or
kill themselves or someone else." I was
stunned at first. I couldn't believe it. To me, I always
had the passion, the dream, and the desire. The thought that I would not be
able to do it safely never entered my mind.
To me, if other people can fly planes, then because I WANT to fly planes so
bad, I can fly planes. After pondering it for a while, I agreed with her
and I filled in the survey.
I just didn't realize that some people let their fears crush their passion
like that, or perhaps their passion wasn't as overwhelming to quench their
fears.
So assuming that a person indeed has the passion in them to partake in
flying, my feeling is that those that TRULY have that passion for excellence
will also strive for developing the knowledge and skill required to do the
flying they want to do. For me, one thing led to another and I yearned for
more. I love the complexity, I love the challenge, I love flying in and out
of IMC.
I love the clear sky days, and I love the low drizzly days. But I also want
to do it right, and be safe. I have a fear in me, developed from reading
all of the negative examples that we have...."Aftermath"...."I learned about
flying from that", and so on... I put myself in the cockpit when I read
those stories, and I wonder...
what would be the way to prevent that situation? There are many good people
and good pilots who did some pretty not-so-hot things that led to their
demise. I'm no better than them, but because they are my teacher, in some
respect, I hope to use them as a source of guidance, and let them help me
develop self-control. I don't want to have the same fate, so when I fly, I
constantly analyze the safety of what I'm doing when I have those critical
decisions, and I remind myself what the cost is if I fail. It's very
humbling. But, the risk does not kill my desire...because I KNOW....there
is no reason for me to meet the same fate....it's ALL IN MY HANDS.
That leads me to re-tell a story. I had many good opportunities for
instilling respect and fear into myself in actual IMC during my Instrument
rating training. I genuinely was NOT ready, 20 hours into my training, to
keep myself alive in IMC...and I knew that. But, I kept flying with my
pals....all CFI's, in actual IMC and under the hood, to build confidence.
Finally the day came...well after obtaining that ticket, for me to go fly in
IMC on a perfect day. No reason, just was the perfect 700' overcast day to
go test myself with, ... HA! ... that same risk-averse brother in law of
mine. I climbed out into the clouds, and as soon as I was in IMC, I thought
to myself "Man, did YOU do it now....Now you're stuck...and you can't get
out of this with any help from anyone else...it's only YOU who can bring you
both down alive and safe."
I was genuinely fearful....but reminded myself that I knew what to do...it
was only executing those things that I needed to do properly. The airplane
was up to it, if only I was too. Obviously, it went just fine, or I'd not
be here today. But, still to this day, when I'm entering the clouds, I have
similar feelings, because I respect what I'm doing as "highly challenging"
and important to do well.
In reading the NTSB report, one cannot help to question the pilot(s). It's
our nature. "Why didn't they just fly straight and level and get their
bearings?" "Why didn't they just hit the ONE button on their Autopilot
(assuming a TruTrak) that gives them instant heading and altitude hold?"
"Why didn't they ask for vectors and just fly headings and vectors until
they got to some better conditions?" They're gone, so it's not dishonoring
them to ask....they're now our teachers.
What is obvious is that mistakes were made. Now, for those who choose to
fly in conditions like they were, it's your job to find out what mistakes,
and NOT make them yourself. Remember them, and honor them by bringing your
craft and crew home safe, every time.
What can you do to help? Well, I for one, just did an early BFR and IPC
yesterday. Nothing wrong with doing a AFR instead of a BFR right? (No,
there is no such thing as an Annual Flight Review...but hey, it never
hurts.) I want to make sure that not only am I legal on paper, but that
someone else critiques me too. I don't WANT him to go easy on me. I did
some things and he asked if I wanted ATP standards or normal. I chose ATP.
I WANT to be tested.
As Phil mentioned, you get rusty and more fearful if you don't fly often, so
FLY OFTEN. This activity isn't for the occasional pilot...one who goes up
for some touch and goes every 4 months. Stick with it...
get some time every month, even if it's only an hour.
Can you do that? I'm thinking that if you truly have the passion, you'll
make it happen. Flying isn't for everyone...but anyone with the passion can
make it work for them.
The one thing that does concern me greatly is the number of ZERO time pilots
that are building RV-10's.
My CFII yesterday mentioned, when we discussed the
3 fatal RV-10 accidents, that we're very similar to the Cirrus trends, but
we're very similar planes.
He said the average Cirrus owner has something like
74 hours (unverified), and we both lamented at how shockingly inadequate
(sorry, really, I am) that can be, for flying a plane with such performance.
Sure, it flies slow if throttle back, but it's slippery, and it's light, and
it demands respect. So, for those out there that are very low or zero time
pilots, please, get in that plane with a CFI and put LOTS of time on it if
you insist on flying an RV-10 right away. LOTS of time. You will never
progress faster by any other means than if you put on a LOT of time over a
short time span. If you can fly 200 hours in a year, you're going to retain
a lot more skill for many years, than the guy who flies 20-45 hours a year.
So look at it as an investment, and just fork over for the avgas and keep
that plane in the air for a MINIMUM of 100 hours in the first year. The
year I got my instrument ticket I put in 100+ hours, and it was my biggest
year of skill growth ever...and it was the most retained, at that. My first
year in my RV-10 I put on 200 hours. It's amazing how much comfort that
brings you.
So, if you truly have the passion, these accidents, and NTSB reports won't
stun you and set you back. They'll make you think, and make you strive for
more. And you'll still gladly jump in the plane and go for a flight, because
you'll know that it CAN happen to you, but only if you don't get out there
and develop good skills, and retain them. Anyone can fly a plane and bring
it back to earth with everyone alive. You just have to NOT do the things
that people do wrong....so learn from the others who paid the price for your
lesson...and develop respect for flying and be safe.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
(sorry, I'll try for more brevity on the next few posts to make up for this
one.) ;)
Checked by AVG.
7:24 AM
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In a message dated 4/23/2008 9:16:59 PM Central Daylight Time,
Tim@MyRV10.com writes:
Well, I for one, just did
an early BFR and IPC yesterday. Nothing wrong with
doing a AFR instead of a BFR right?
The new climate in the FAA has gotten away from the term BFR they are now
promoting a more professional approach to training as is done with ATP's...the
new Wings program is trying to promote the idea that our training should be
progressive learning and proficiency. Thus they are trying to instill that we
should all be training, learning new or re-inforcing the basics. Not
waiting for a check ride very 2 years. A PPL is just the begining ticket to a
ride
of learning.
I don't know if you newer/non-pilot read Bob Miller electronic newsletter or
visit AOPA Safety Foundation courses...both of these provide some great
information. There are a number of other publications for pilots of all skill
levels...whether it's IFR magazines or general aviation reading. Additionally
there are a number of schools one can attend...my friend recently attended an
aerobatics school so he's now more comfortable with stalls in all
configurations and attitudes...something he feared before this training, now his
confidence level has risen.
The FAA's folks today believe as many instructors have said forever, get
good instruction frequently and not rely on a minimal check ride every 24
months. Continue your learning with new skills either through progressive training
in the new Wings program or obtaining a new rating or learning a new skill.
A little anxiety is probably healthy. If you've been flying for a while,
you've probably done some dum pilot tricks or been involved with
situations...with good training and a bit of luck you've learned and grown to
be a better
pilot. Recently a student pilot lost and engine and landed the plane
safely..the news asked if he was going to fly again...he said as soon as he
could...now he's received some good training..hats off to his CFI and his good
attitude.
In golf, reading Jack's book, he say's that each spring he would approach
his golf teacher, Jack Grout, hand him a club and ask him if he would teach him
how to play golf. Not well or better but to teach him golf basics. As Tim
said he's taking a progressive approach to his skill set and that's pretty
good advise to all pilots, whether an ATP or a person wanting to learn...never
stop learning. If you've learned everything there is to know about
flying...QUIT...if not please venture on adding to the skills in your flight bag.
Patrick
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First flight was at 0600 this morning. Have one hour of recorded data from
the GRT Sport system to review, Used the Cheltons for the first time; very
easy to hand fly altitude and heading.
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Lew, you've gotten some good advice in the last couple days. Let me add a
couple items and make a plea.
1. If you want to build the 10 because you love building and feel flying is
not your thing, then do it. Build an RV-10. A great bunch of folks are
right there with you. You might have someone who knows flying help you
decide on the final panel design, but other than that, it's pretty "simple"
and fun. You won't be earning very big bucks at the end of the day, when it
comes time to sell, but then you are doing it for the love of building,
right?
2. If you want to fly, then I'd suggest starting now. I suggest going out
to your favorite field and getting that first lesson, and I'd rather see you
do it with the attitude that you're out to have fun. It doesn't matter too
much which type of airplane, since the one's that you'll have available to
you are all trainers. That is, they are designed to be as stable as
possible, and not all that fast. I hope what you'll get from the lesson is
that it is fun, it is doable, and that you'll want the second lesson. And
the third and the forth and so on.
3. Then, assuming you love flying, I hope you'll spend more time, or at
least as much time flying than building. I hope you take the advice of many
on the list and get in that 100 or 200 hours and build those skills. But,
even if it's the 50 hours most casual flyers can afford, in terms of time
and coin, that's 50 more hours than you had before. Fifty more hours of
experience leading up to the skills needed for the RV-10.
4. Finally, and this is for all those who lack high performance training,
don't even think you can handle the RV-10 without high performance training
and plenty of high performance time. The RV-10 is a great plane. Good
handling. Good slow speed characteristics. Goes fast. But, it can get
folks in trouble because things happen very quickly. The difference between
flying a 172 and an RV-10 is not night and day. It's all the same stuff,
almost. It just happens faster, so you have to know what you need to do
before you need to do it. And that takes time and practice. Someone said
there was a lot to learn going from a 172 to a 182. Heck, there's a lot to
learn going from a 182 to an RV-10! But, you can go from a 172 to an RV-10,
just do it with a CFI for many, many hours until both you and s/he feel
you're ready. One analogy that I got from someone about moving up to the
faster airplanes was what is often said by college athletes going into the
pros, it's all the same, just that everything happens faster and the
offensive and defensive schemes are more complex. You can learn it and do
it, you just need to practice, practice, practice.
In some senses I'm trying to make a very strong case for you to get in the
air, and do it soon. You have what is good to have (besides the desire to
fly), and that is a healthy bit of anxiety about flying. The faster you get
in the air with a CFI (one that you feel comfortable with, don't forget you
can audition these folks) helping you learn, the faster that anxiety will
diminish and you'll find that this is a reasonable activity, one with so
many upsides that the risks are worth it, especially if you manage them
well. BUT, don't wait too long. Get going. It takes time, and there is a
whole bunch of learning (and a whole bunch of fun) to be had before you will
be ready for the RV-10, especially ready in a manner that you will find very
enjoyable and exhilarating.
Finally, you don't have to build an RV-10 to enjoy flying. You don't have
to go fast to enjoy flying. You don't have to haul around 4 seats to enjoy
flying. The RV-10, in fact, may not be the right first plane for you to
build and fly. That is something that you need to think carefully about.
It is, after all, a large commitment of time and coin. However, if you have
the passion and you're enjoying the heck out of it, then do it! Just go get
that license and build your time....
John Jessen
40328 (on hold while I'm enjoying flying my GlaStar, a very much slower
plane than the RV-10, but a joy to fly!)
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Congratulations David!
A beautiful day for it. keep us posted.
Deems
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Congratulations, David!
Is KPRC in your fly-off area?
John
On Apr 24, 2008, at 8:25 AM, David McNeill wrote:
> First flight was at 0600 this morning. Have one hour of recorded
> data from the GRT Sport system to review, Used the Cheltons for the
> first time; very easy to hand fly altitude and heading.
>
>
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NO decided to go south for better emergency fields and cheaper gas.
_____
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of John Ackerman
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 9:33 AM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: n46007
Congratulations, David!
Is KPRC in your fly-off area?
John
On Apr 24, 2008, at 8:25 AM, David McNeill wrote:
First flight was at 0600 this morning. Have one hour of recorded data from
the GRT Sport system to review, Used the Cheltons for the first time; very
easy to hand fly altitude and heading.
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| Subject: | Emailing: P3260023 |
My daughter was happy to see me on the ground after the first flight of
N46007.
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So THAT'S where Santa goes during his off-season!
Either that, or Kenny Loggins likes to fly.
-Jim 40384
David McNeill wrote:
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> My daughter was happy to see me on the ground after the first flight of
> N46007.
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Big Congratulations. Will have to come see your finished product
before long, or if CHD is in your test area, feel free to drop over.
On Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 10:25 AM, David McNeill <dlm46007@cox.net> wrote:
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> My daughter was happy to see me on the ground after the first flight of
> N46007.
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| Subject: | Emailing: P3260023 |
Her smile is priceless. Congratulations!
John
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[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of David McNeill
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:26 AM
Subject: RV10-List: Emailing: P3260023
My daughter was happy to see me on the ground after the first flight of
N46007.
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| Subject: | Emailing: P3260023 |
CHD is in the test area; will advise when I plan a stop there.
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[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kelly McMullen
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 12:15 PM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Emailing: P3260023
Big Congratulations. Will have to come see your finished product before
long, or if CHD is in your test area, feel free to drop over.
On Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 10:25 AM, David McNeill <dlm46007@cox.net> wrote:
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> My daughter was happy to see me on the ground after the first flight
> of N46007.
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| Subject: | IO-540 arrived two months early- best way to move it? |
Got a bit of a surprise when the trucking company called from the front gate.
I ordered one of Van's Lycoming IO-540 special deals at Sun and Fun just two weeks
ago. Received a notice from Van's that it would arrive in mid-June.
WRONG.....
It's here today, literally 2 weeks later and I certainly hadn't expected it.
Right now the box, as delivered, is sitting in the side yard covered with a tarp.
Questions:
1. Could it just be left crated (long term storage already applied) and covered
with a waterproof tarp?
Eventually it has to be uncrated and moved down the side of my house over gravel.
I planned on laying down some 4'x8' plywood to make a pathway.
What's the best plan to move it?
Buy an engine crane from Harbor Freight or similar?
Rent a pallet jack?
Take it out of the crate, put it on a dolly and roll it back?
Any thoughts, comments or experience appreciated.
Tom Hanaway
Boynton Beach, FL
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| Subject: | IO-540 arrived two months early- best way to move it? |
Buy or borrow an crane from Harbor freight you will need it again to hang
the engine . Alternatively buy a Home Depot refer dolly ; holds 1000 pounds,
move over plywood strip. Or you could ask 6 big friends to put the box on
some thick plastic and slide over gravel. Just don't leave it outside as
$35000 could "walk".
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[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of tomhanaway
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:02 PM
Subject: RV10-List: IO-540 arrived two months early- best way to move it?
Got a bit of a surprise when the trucking company called from the front
gate. I ordered one of Van's Lycoming IO-540 special deals at Sun and Fun
just two weeks ago. Received a notice from Van's that it would arrive in
mid-June.
WRONG.....
It's here today, literally 2 weeks later and I certainly hadn't expected it.
Right now the box, as delivered, is sitting in the side yard covered with a
tarp.
Questions:
1. Could it just be left crated (long term storage already applied) and
covered with a waterproof tarp?
Eventually it has to be uncrated and moved down the side of my house over
gravel.
I planned on laying down some 4'x8' plywood to make a pathway.
What's the best plan to move it?
Buy an engine crane from Harbor Freight or similar?
Rent a pallet jack?
Take it out of the crate, put it on a dolly and roll it back?
Any thoughts, comments or experience appreciated.
Tom Hanaway
Boynton Beach, FL
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| Subject: | I0 540 Arrived too early |
Tom;
I Left mine in the box and on the pallet. Jack it up enough and put
some big casters under the pallet. What I did was attach the casters to
a scrap 2x4, then attached the 2x4 under the ends of the pallet. Now
you have the engine in it's foam case, still covered and can roll it
anywhere you want.
By the way, what was that address where you live??
Dr Fred
40515
paneling is fun.
By the way to Tim O. Great write up the other day. You have a good way
of writing down what a lot of us are not able to express. Keep flying,
keep safe and keep pounding the rivets.
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| Subject: | Re: IO-540 arrived two months early- best way to move it? |
I would suggest getting an Auto Engine hoist from HF or somewhere else. I got
a good deal at PepBoys. Use it to left the engine/pallet up so it can be placed
on some type of dolly. Most of the engine hoists that I have seen don't have
wheels that you can role very easily on anything but flat concrete. I would
hate to have it lifted up and trying to role the hoist with metal wheels and
hit a bump and it possibly tip on you. To much $$$ there to mess up.
Once you have the palet on some type of dolly with larger wheels you can role it
over your less than ideal surfaces to your final destination. As mentioned
before, you will need the hoist later when you attach the engine to the mount.
--------
Gary Blankenbiller
RV10 - # 40674
Fuselage SB
(N410GB reserved)
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| Subject: | Re: IO-540 arrived two months early- best way to move it? |
If you are able, I'd hang it to get it out of the way. If you can't
hang it though and you just want it stuffed inside somewhere,
It's not THAT heavy that you can't get 4 guys to lift it and
just carry it and set it down. You could get one or two
furniture dollies and roll it, you could make a skid (just
a big wooden sled) and slide it, or something like that too.
I'd try to get it out of humidity and rain to prevent moisture
from being on and around it too much.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
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tomhanaway wrote:
>
> Got a bit of a surprise when the trucking company called from the front gate.
I ordered one of Van's Lycoming IO-540 special deals at Sun and Fun just two
weeks ago. Received a notice from Van's that it would arrive in mid-June.
> WRONG.....
> It's here today, literally 2 weeks later and I certainly hadn't expected it.
> Right now the box, as delivered, is sitting in the side yard covered with a tarp.
>
> Questions:
> 1. Could it just be left crated (long term storage already applied) and covered
with a waterproof tarp?
>
> Eventually it has to be uncrated and moved down the side of my house over gravel.
> I planned on laying down some 4'x8' plywood to make a pathway.
> What's the best plan to move it?
>
> Buy an engine crane from Harbor Freight or similar?
> Rent a pallet jack?
> Take it out of the crate, put it on a dolly and roll it back?
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> Any thoughts, comments or experience appreciated.
> Tom Hanaway
> Boynton Beach, FL
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=179045#179045
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| Subject: | Re: IO-540 arrived two months early- best way to move it? |
LOL...not that heavy....four guys...and a small boy!!! Sled....you can tell who
is from snow country!! I had mine on a $20 furniture dolly...works great. Keep
it sealed up if in long term storage.
Rick Sked
40185
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Olson" <Tim@MyRV10.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 6:23:13 PM (GMT-0800) America/Los_Angeles
Subject: Re: RV10-List: IO-540 arrived two months early- best way to move it?
If you are able, I'd hang it to get it out of the way. If you can't
hang it though and you just want it stuffed inside somewhere,
It's not THAT heavy that you can't get 4 guys to lift it and
just carry it and set it down. You could get one or two
furniture dollies and roll it, you could make a skid (just
a big wooden sled) and slide it, or something like that too.
I'd try to get it out of humidity and rain to prevent moisture
from being on and around it too much.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
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tomhanaway wrote:
>
> Got a bit of a surprise when the trucking company called from the front gate.
I ordered one of Van's Lycoming IO-540 special deals at Sun and Fun just two
weeks ago. Received a notice from Van's that it would arrive in mid-June.
> WRONG.....
> It's here today, literally 2 weeks later and I certainly hadn't expected it.
> Right now the box, as delivered, is sitting in the side yard covered with a tarp.
>
> Questions:
> 1. Could it just be left crated (long term storage already applied) and covered
with a waterproof tarp?
>
> Eventually it has to be uncrated and moved down the side of my house over gravel.
> I planned on laying down some 4'x8' plywood to make a pathway.
> What's the best plan to move it?
>
> Buy an engine crane from Harbor Freight or similar?
> Rent a pallet jack?
> Take it out of the crate, put it on a dolly and roll it back?
>
> Any thoughts, comments or experience appreciated.
> Tom Hanaway
> Boynton Beach, FL
>
>
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=179045#179045
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: IO-540 arrived two months early- best way to move it? |
Up here, unless it's July or August, we just hose down the
yard and let it freeze, and everything slides real well
on the ice. :)
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
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Rick Sked wrote:
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> LOL...not that heavy....four guys...and a small boy!!! Sled....you
> can tell who is from snow country!! I had mine on a $20 furniture
> dolly...works great. Keep it sealed up if in long term storage.
>
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Congratulations David. It always amazes me that sheets of metal &
fiberglass get delivered by truck, dolly & forklift and with just a
"little" assembly then takes flight. What an achievement.
James you mentioned Santa but David's N number is a little closer to
James Bond; Licensed to thrill.
Robin
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