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1. 07:41 AM - Re: Removal of u/c brackets from QB fuselage (John Cumins)
2. 08:04 AM - Re: Removal of u/c brackets from QB fuselage (Rick Sked)
3. 09:23 AM - Re: Removal of u/c brackets from QB fuselage (John Cumins)
4. 11:33 AM - Re: Slick mag update SB2-08A and SB3-08A (MauleDriver)
5. 11:46 AM - Re: N515FW (Rhonda Bewley)
6. 12:41 PM - dimensions for painting (pascal)
7. 12:46 PM - Re: Slick mag update SB2-08A and SB3-08A (Rhonda Bewley)
8. 01:26 PM - Putting on the Landing Gear... (Jeff Carpenter)
9. 01:44 PM - Re: Putting on the Landing Gear... (MauleDriver)
10. 03:12 PM - Re: Putting on the Landing Gear... (Fred Williams, M.D.)
11. 05:51 PM - Re: Putting on the Landing Gear... ()
12. 08:46 PM - Re: Putting on the Landing Gear... (Rick Sked)
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| Subject: | Removal of u/c brackets from QB fuselage |
Rick
Sound like you have a lot of experience in the entertainment places next to
Clark AB. I too have the same with my carrier as a C-5 Flight engineer. It
was our second home in the pacific for many years. I flew the Last c-5 from
Clark when the Mt Pinatubo blew its stack. Was an amazing sight to see from
the air.
John G. Cumins
USAF Retired and #864 rudder clecoed together mode.
Your Total Technology Solution Provider
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rick Sked
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 5:19 PM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Removal of u/c brackets from QB fuselage
Not to deflate you QB guys so ready to blame the Philippine $2.00 an hour A
& P's, but there is a real puzzle that you get REAL used to when removing
those Main Gear Brackets if you built your own fuselage...deburred edge or
not, it's a lift, rotate, twist, turn, rotate, lift, pull amd nudge sequence
that will yield a positive result...I wish I could remember the exact
sequence...but if you built your fuselage from the standard kit...it would
make more sense...not that I'm bitter, casting stones or anything...I just
know my fuselage better! ;b
Did you find any rogue clecos under those seat pans?.. P.I. FOD...has taken
out an F-4 or two at Clark I'd wager (rest that wonderful places soul) Alas,
nothin a trip to the Fire Empire or Nepa Hut coudn't cure!
Rick Sked
40185
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rodger Todd" <rj_todd@yahoo.co.uk>
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 4:40:20 AM (GMT-0800) America/Los_Angeles
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Removal of u/c brackets from QB fuselage
Hi Everyone,
I have managed at long last to get the u/c brackets out.
It appeared that the guys in the Phillipines didn't chamfer the bottom edge
of of the flange on the F-1004D's. If they had done so a) they wouldn't
have left a non deburred edge there and b) the u/c brackets would probably
have come out with ease. This has held me up by over 6 months.
The front floors came out relatively easily. I too found that the area
under the floor did would not appear to have been primed, strange since the
areas under the rear floors did appear to be primed.
I'm going to sound proof the area under the front floors with Orkotec
blanket which is exceptionally light.
Many thanks to all who offered advice on how I could get the u/c brackets
free; it was much appreciated,
Rodger
--- On Sat, 9/8/08, Rodger Todd <rj_todd@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
> From: Rodger Todd <rj_todd@yahoo.co.uk>
> Subject: RV10-List: Removal of u/c brackets from QB fuselage
> To: rv10-list@matronics.com
> Date: Saturday, 9 August, 2008, 2:00 PM
> <rj_todd@yahoo.co.uk>
>
> Hullo Everyone,
>
> Is there anyone out there who has successfully managed to
> remove the main under carriage brackets from their QB
> fuselage?
>
> There was a link some time ago where the question was asked
> how people had managed to remove the bolts and after many
> hours I have succeded in that. Apparently most were
> defeated and gave up any idea of inspecting under those
> floors, installing insulation/wiring/whatever there. My QB
> came with the front cabin floors temporarily in place. To
> be able to remove them you need to remove the u/c brackets.
>
> Now the bolts are out, I find that I am unable to get the
> u/c brackets out because you need to pull them forwards
> whilst at the same time dropping the front attachment bar of
> the u/c bracket below the level of the front floor which is
> clearly impossible. Hence the question, has anyone managed
> to solve the puzzle short of destroying the front floors -
> Tim's log stated that his floors were not supplied with
> his kit and he did not have this problem.
>
> I'm dreading the reconstruction ............!
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Rodger 40437
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Removal of u/c brackets from QB fuselage |
My home away from home while enjoying the korean countryside, at least one of my
tours was at Osan. Had fun at three Team Stupids er Spirts...We lost two weapons
loaders during the last one in 88. They were assinated as they sat in a Jeepney
by what we now know as "Terrorists" but then they were called "Rebels"...Shortly
there after the volcano took care of the best R & R destination in the
Pacific..Little trivia, the only US Air Base with motorcycle cops...
Rick
40185
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Cumins" <jcumins@jcis.net>
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 7:37:58 AM (GMT-0800) America/Los_Angeles
Subject: RE: RV10-List: Removal of u/c brackets from QB fuselage
Rick
Sound like you have a lot of experience in the entertainment places next to
Clark AB. I too have the same with my carrier as a C-5 Flight engineer. It
was our second home in the pacific for many years. I flew the Last c-5 from
Clark when the Mt Pinatubo blew its stack. Was an amazing sight to see from
the air.
John G. Cumins
USAF Retired and #864 rudder clecoed together mode.
Your Total Technology Solution Provider
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rick Sked
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 5:19 PM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Removal of u/c brackets from QB fuselage
Not to deflate you QB guys so ready to blame the Philippine $2.00 an hour A
& P's, but there is a real puzzle that you get REAL used to when removing
those Main Gear Brackets if you built your own fuselage...deburred edge or
not, it's a lift, rotate, twist, turn, rotate, lift, pull amd nudge sequence
that will yield a positive result...I wish I could remember the exact
sequence...but if you built your fuselage from the standard kit...it would
make more sense...not that I'm bitter, casting stones or anything...I just
know my fuselage better! ;b
Did you find any rogue clecos under those seat pans?.. P.I. FOD...has taken
out an F-4 or two at Clark I'd wager (rest that wonderful places soul) Alas,
nothin a trip to the Fire Empire or Nepa Hut coudn't cure!
Rick Sked
40185
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rodger Todd" <rj_todd@yahoo.co.uk>
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 4:40:20 AM (GMT-0800) America/Los_Angeles
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Removal of u/c brackets from QB fuselage
Hi Everyone,
I have managed at long last to get the u/c brackets out.
It appeared that the guys in the Phillipines didn't chamfer the bottom edge
of of the flange on the F-1004D's. If they had done so a) they wouldn't
have left a non deburred edge there and b) the u/c brackets would probably
have come out with ease. This has held me up by over 6 months.
The front floors came out relatively easily. I too found that the area
under the floor did would not appear to have been primed, strange since the
areas under the rear floors did appear to be primed.
I'm going to sound proof the area under the front floors with Orkotec
blanket which is exceptionally light.
Many thanks to all who offered advice on how I could get the u/c brackets
free; it was much appreciated,
Rodger
--- On Sat, 9/8/08, Rodger Todd <rj_todd@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
> From: Rodger Todd <rj_todd@yahoo.co.uk>
> Subject: RV10-List: Removal of u/c brackets from QB fuselage
> To: rv10-list@matronics.com
> Date: Saturday, 9 August, 2008, 2:00 PM
> <rj_todd@yahoo.co.uk>
>
> Hullo Everyone,
>
> Is there anyone out there who has successfully managed to
> remove the main under carriage brackets from their QB
> fuselage?
>
> There was a link some time ago where the question was asked
> how people had managed to remove the bolts and after many
> hours I have succeded in that. Apparently most were
> defeated and gave up any idea of inspecting under those
> floors, installing insulation/wiring/whatever there. My QB
> came with the front cabin floors temporarily in place. To
> be able to remove them you need to remove the u/c brackets.
>
> Now the bolts are out, I find that I am unable to get the
> u/c brackets out because you need to pull them forwards
> whilst at the same time dropping the front attachment bar of
> the u/c bracket below the level of the front floor which is
> clearly impossible. Hence the question, has anyone managed
> to solve the puzzle short of destroying the front floors -
> Tim's log stated that his floors were not supplied with
> his kit and he did not have this problem.
>
> I'm dreading the reconstruction ............!
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Rodger 40437
>
>
>
> __________________________________________________________
> Not happy with your email address?.
> Get the one you really want - millions of new email
> addresses available now at Yahoo!
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>
>
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| Subject: | Removal of u/c brackets from QB fuselage |
Yup you are so right.
It is a shame that the rebels were as bad as they were. There have been
several crew members that lost there life there too. Got to drunk and ended
up in the wrong place at the wrong time.
We have to remember to keep there families in out prayers.
We a very fun place to RON and shop.
John
Your Total Technology Solution Provider
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rick Sked
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 8:01 AM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Removal of u/c brackets from QB fuselage
My home away from home while enjoying the korean countryside, at least one
of my tours was at Osan. Had fun at three Team Stupids er Spirts...We lost
two weapons loaders during the last one in 88. They were assinated as they
sat in a Jeepney by what we now know as "Terrorists" but then they were
called "Rebels"...Shortly there after the volcano took care of the best R &
R destination in the Pacific..Little trivia, the only US Air Base with
motorcycle cops...
Rick
40185
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Cumins" <jcumins@jcis.net>
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 7:37:58 AM (GMT-0800) America/Los_Angeles
Subject: RE: RV10-List: Removal of u/c brackets from QB fuselage
Rick
Sound like you have a lot of experience in the entertainment places next to
Clark AB. I too have the same with my carrier as a C-5 Flight engineer. It
was our second home in the pacific for many years. I flew the Last c-5 from
Clark when the Mt Pinatubo blew its stack. Was an amazing sight to see from
the air.
John G. Cumins
USAF Retired and #864 rudder clecoed together mode.
Your Total Technology Solution Provider
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rick Sked
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 5:19 PM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Removal of u/c brackets from QB fuselage
Not to deflate you QB guys so ready to blame the Philippine $2.00 an hour A
& P's, but there is a real puzzle that you get REAL used to when removing
those Main Gear Brackets if you built your own fuselage...deburred edge or
not, it's a lift, rotate, twist, turn, rotate, lift, pull amd nudge sequence
that will yield a positive result...I wish I could remember the exact
sequence...but if you built your fuselage from the standard kit...it would
make more sense...not that I'm bitter, casting stones or anything...I just
know my fuselage better! ;b
Did you find any rogue clecos under those seat pans?.. P.I. FOD...has taken
out an F-4 or two at Clark I'd wager (rest that wonderful places soul) Alas,
nothin a trip to the Fire Empire or Nepa Hut coudn't cure!
Rick Sked
40185
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rodger Todd" <rj_todd@yahoo.co.uk>
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 4:40:20 AM (GMT-0800) America/Los_Angeles
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Removal of u/c brackets from QB fuselage
Hi Everyone,
I have managed at long last to get the u/c brackets out.
It appeared that the guys in the Phillipines didn't chamfer the bottom edge
of of the flange on the F-1004D's. If they had done so a) they wouldn't
have left a non deburred edge there and b) the u/c brackets would probably
have come out with ease. This has held me up by over 6 months.
The front floors came out relatively easily. I too found that the area
under the floor did would not appear to have been primed, strange since the
areas under the rear floors did appear to be primed.
I'm going to sound proof the area under the front floors with Orkotec
blanket which is exceptionally light.
Many thanks to all who offered advice on how I could get the u/c brackets
free; it was much appreciated,
Rodger
--- On Sat, 9/8/08, Rodger Todd <rj_todd@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
> From: Rodger Todd <rj_todd@yahoo.co.uk>
> Subject: RV10-List: Removal of u/c brackets from QB fuselage
> To: rv10-list@matronics.com
> Date: Saturday, 9 August, 2008, 2:00 PM
> <rj_todd@yahoo.co.uk>
>
> Hullo Everyone,
>
> Is there anyone out there who has successfully managed to
> remove the main under carriage brackets from their QB
> fuselage?
>
> There was a link some time ago where the question was asked
> how people had managed to remove the bolts and after many
> hours I have succeded in that. Apparently most were
> defeated and gave up any idea of inspecting under those
> floors, installing insulation/wiring/whatever there. My QB
> came with the front cabin floors temporarily in place. To
> be able to remove them you need to remove the u/c brackets.
>
> Now the bolts are out, I find that I am unable to get the
> u/c brackets out because you need to pull them forwards
> whilst at the same time dropping the front attachment bar of
> the u/c bracket below the level of the front floor which is
> clearly impossible. Hence the question, has anyone managed
> to solve the puzzle short of destroying the front floors -
> Tim's log stated that his floors were not supplied with
> his kit and he did not have this problem.
>
> I'm dreading the reconstruction ............!
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Rodger 40437
>
>
>
> __________________________________________________________
> Not happy with your email address?.
> Get the one you really want - millions of new email
> addresses available now at Yahoo!
> http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/ymail/new.html
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Slick mag update SB2-08A and SB3-08A |
I'm subject to the bulletin and I want to get the kit. I've been trying
to reach Unison on the phone but get no answer or call back. I've
searched the site and come up empty handed.
I have a Lycoming YIO-540.
Can anyone point me to a contact or URL where I can go about getting the
kit?
Thanks.
Tim Olson wrote:
>
> Unison Revises Slick Magneto Service Bulletin; Kits Available
> Unison Industries has revised service bulletins on its Slick magnetos
> and is currently shipping kits to enable compliance with the revised
> SBs. Service bulletins SB2-08A and SB3-08A are revisions of earlier
> bulletins. For affected Slick- and LASAR-brand magnetos (serial
> numbers from 0610XXXX to 0804XXXX), installing the kits will
> constitute a terminating action for the SBs. Others that might be
> affected are magnetos that have had their cam (or the cam as part of
> the contact point assembly kit) replaced with products shipped between
> October 1, 2006, and May 11, 2008. Unison is recommending replacing
> the entire contact point assembly and distributor block and gear
> assemblies. Service Bulletin SB3-08A affects magnetos with serial
> numbers from 0409XXXX to 08080453, and/or magnetos that have had the
> carbon brush or distributor block replaced with products shipped
> between September 1, 2004, and August 14, 2008. For a limited time,
> the company is making the kits available at reduced prices. Any Slick
> or LASAR magnetos manufactured after August 15, 2008, are not affected
> by the SBs. For more information, go to http://www.unisonindustries.com/
>
> https://unisonpubs.com/docs/F-1100-SB3-08A.pdf
>
>
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Fred:
Congratulations on a huge accomplishment. Enjoy the flying. Come to
T-town for a visit anytime.
Best,
Rhonda
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Fred
Williams, M.D.
Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2008 2:14 PM
Subject: RV10-List: N515FW
<drfred@suddenlinkmail.com>
N515FW took to the air this am. Flew for one hr. Flight was
uneventful. Once I was able to trim out she flew hands off and rock
steady. I had too much nose down trim on takeoff. Cylinder temps in
325-50 range. Landing approach at 85 k and stall warning off just
before main wheel touchdown. Noted to be using 19 gal /hr at 25 sq.
Will get some pics later. Cruising about 145k with no wheel pants.
Keep building. This last 3 years was worth it. Now I'm going to spend
the next few years figuring out all the whiz bangs on the panel.
Dr Fred.
N515FW
To John Cox
Add me to the flying database :)
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| Subject: | dimensions for painting |
Anyone know dimensions off hand of all the pieces. I am researching
paint quotes and the shops want dimensions to accompany the pictures. I
have everything everywhere so it would take some work to measure
everything out.
Additionally, if anyone has had their plane painted already and were
given an idea of the amount of sq feet or other measurement to determine
quote/pricing, that would help too!
Thanks!
Pascal
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| Subject: | Slick mag update SB2-08A and SB3-08A |
My understanding is that the kits are on back order due to
"overwhelming" response. Go figure. Another option would be to purchase
the brushes and cams through a shop like Quality Aircraft Accessories
(918) 835-6948. Quality will also do the labor for $75/mag, if new/low
time. If more than 100 hours, I think they are charging a little bit
more.
Best,
Rhonda
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of MauleDriver
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 1:32 PM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Slick mag update SB2-08A and SB3-08A
I'm subject to the bulletin and I want to get the kit. I've been trying
to reach Unison on the phone but get no answer or call back. I've
searched the site and come up empty handed.
I have a Lycoming YIO-540.
Can anyone point me to a contact or URL where I can go about getting the
kit?
Thanks.
Tim Olson wrote:
>
> Unison Revises Slick Magneto Service Bulletin; Kits Available
> Unison Industries has revised service bulletins on its Slick magnetos
> and is currently shipping kits to enable compliance with the revised
> SBs. Service bulletins SB2-08A and SB3-08A are revisions of earlier
> bulletins. For affected Slick- and LASAR-brand magnetos (serial
> numbers from 0610XXXX to 0804XXXX), installing the kits will
> constitute a terminating action for the SBs. Others that might be
> affected are magnetos that have had their cam (or the cam as part of
> the contact point assembly kit) replaced with products shipped between
> October 1, 2006, and May 11, 2008. Unison is recommending replacing
> the entire contact point assembly and distributor block and gear
> assemblies. Service Bulletin SB3-08A affects magnetos with serial
> numbers from 0409XXXX to 08080453, and/or magnetos that have had the
> carbon brush or distributor block replaced with products shipped
> between September 1, 2004, and August 14, 2008. For a limited time,
> the company is making the kits available at reduced prices. Any Slick
> or LASAR magnetos manufactured after August 15, 2008, are not affected
> by the SBs. For more information, go to
http://www.unisonindustries.com/
>
> https://unisonpubs.com/docs/F-1100-SB3-08A.pdf
>
>
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| Subject: | Putting on the Landing Gear... |
I've just finished attaching the fuselage to the tail cone and am
contemplating installing the landing gear now instead of later. Dave
Saylor will be using my fuselage for the next composites class at
Aircrafters and I've got to trailer this beast about 350 miles up and
back in mid November. I'd feel better with the added suspension it
would pick up from the legs for the ride on the trailer... as well as
the ease of loading/unloading with it on wheels. With the fiberglass
work on the horizon, I'll need to be able to easily move the plane in
and out for sanding, etc. as I can't do that work inside my printing
plant.
Can any of you past the point of gear installation tell me why I
shouldn't do it now? Any other thoughts?
Thank you all...
Jeff Carpenter
40304
drowning in a sea of tubing and wire
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| Subject: | Re: Putting on the Landing Gear... |
A couple of thoughts; Almost everything you'll be doing for awhile is
more difficult up on the gear. Battery, Electrical, panel, and even the
glass top. Most of the sanding you'll be doing for the fitting (after
Dave's cutting) will still involve sanding the top while it's off and
then fitting it back on. Then there's the doors which I've already
fitted, initially, but I know others recommend waiting. If you've just
connected the tail, you probably still have a good amount of interior
panel work to do. That seems easier with the whole thing down low.
Now having said that, my only experience is working on a fuse that's
rolling around on a pair of motorcyle stands from HF and a couple of
2x4s. So I don't have much comparison.
Bill "putting the engine mount on, fitting the panel, and prepping the
engine" Watson
Jeff Carpenter wrote:
>
> I've just finished attaching the fuselage to the tail cone and am
> contemplating installing the landing gear now instead of later. Dave
> Saylor will be using my fuselage for the next composites class at
> Aircrafters and I've got to trailer this beast about 350 miles up and
> back in mid November. I'd feel better with the added suspension it
> would pick up from the legs for the ride on the trailer... as well as
> the ease of loading/unloading with it on wheels. With the fiberglass
> work on the horizon, I'll need to be able to easily move the plane in
> and out for sanding, etc. as I can't do that work inside my printing
> plant.
>
> Can any of you past the point of gear installation tell me why I
> shouldn't do it now? Any other thoughts?
>
> Thank you all...
>
> Jeff Carpenter
> 40304
> drowning in a sea of tubing and wire
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Putting on the Landing Gear... |
Is your trailer wide enough for the gear? When I moved mine 2 months
ago, the gear /tires were wider than the trailer. My mechanic buddy
has a special bracket to hold the gear . He has moved several planes
that way. We only had to go a couple miles. I don't think I'd want to
move 350 the way we had it on the trailer.
On the other hand. Any help you get with the top : fitting/sanding ,
etc, will be worth the trouble moving it . Should save you several
weeks work.
Dr Fred.
Link to picture.
http://picasaweb.google.com/drfredparis/Movingday#5235655189454040098
Jeff Carpenter wrote:
>
> I've just finished attaching the fuselage to the tail cone and am
> contemplating installing the landing gear now instead of later. Dave
> Saylor will be using my fuselage for the next composites class at
> Aircrafters and I've got to trailer this beast about 350 miles up and
> back in mid November. I'd feel better with the added suspension it
> would pick up from the legs for the ride on the trailer... as well as
> the ease of loading/unloading with it on wheels. With the fiberglass
> work on the horizon, I'll need to be able to easily move the plane in
> and out for sanding, etc. as I can't do that work inside my printing
> plant.
>
> Can any of you past the point of gear installation tell me why I
> shouldn't do it now? Any other thoughts?
>
> Thank you all...
>
> Jeff Carpenter
> 40304
> drowning in a sea of tubing and wire
>
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| Subject: | Re: Putting on the Landing Gear... |
Jeff,
I built a short set of wheels and attached them to the outside of the wing spar
carry-thru. The lower height of the fuselage made putting on the cabin top much
easier. Made moving the fuselage around easy too. The gear make the -10
sit up off the ground to the point where you would need ladders to work on the
cabin top.
Just an opinion.
Jim C
N312F
40192
Working on my punch list before the DAR inspection! Maybe October! (I missed September!)
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| Subject: | Re: Putting on the Landing Gear... |
Two weeks ago I moved mine to the hangar...I had a heck of a time finding a towing
company that would take it on mainly because of the 8' main gear span AND
the value..They sent the big truck...K trailer ??, because it had the highest
level of liability insurance, worked out OK because I strapped down EVERYTHING
we could to the real estate I was renting for the 10 mile trip.
I had evidence of insurance for movement, which I paid some portion of a high dollar
premium for no reason. The towing company asked me a value...AND being an
licensed insurance broker...I told the truth...trust me, if you lie, it WILL
bite you...it's that Murphy's law thing...anyhow, Given the cost of the completed
fuse (minus doors and glass), full panel, zero time engine, prop etc..I told
him $150K...they put the owner of the company on the line...seems he is an
aviation buff...that doesn't mean he was cutting me a break. The trip early in
the AM...cost $250. $75 more than quoted over the phone but I WAS warned that
if the value was high..the heavily insured truck was coming...I have to admit
the driver took care of it like it was a Mink covered Lamborghini with Jenifer
Love Hewitt sitting on the passenger seat (Sorry, heavy lust kicking in, no
I don't learn!)..the RV darn near cost the same!! OK...off the topic...I don't
regret putting it on the gear...allowed me to do ALOT more in the garage..But
I can tell you...I have to make dedicated time to go to the airport to work
on the airplane...I could have kept in the garage for several more weeks, to finish
more but my Buds know why that wasn't happening...Bottom line...the airport
is really creepy at 9 PM...especially when your hangar is right next to the
only drive-in in Las Vegas...the up side? I can tune my radio to the drive in
and listen to movies or even haul a chair out and watch one!! Down side? They
put the crappy movies on the screen I can see..And I mean SEE...it is right
next to the airport fence.
Love and learn...
Keep it home, where you sleep or where you can work on it as long as possible,
I wish I could go out now and just do a "little" something, right now for now.
Harbor Freight Dollies had mine moving around on the gear easy...look for sales...you
can get three for $75, buy three pairs and split it with your fellow builder..
Rick S.
40185
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----- Original Message -----
From: "MauleDriver" <MauleDriver@nc.rr.com>
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 1:42:50 PM (GMT-0800) America/Los_Angeles
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Putting on the Landing Gear...
A couple of thoughts; Almost everything you'll be doing for awhile is
more difficult up on the gear. Battery, Electrical, panel, and even the
glass top. Most of the sanding you'll be doing for the fitting (after
Dave's cutting) will still involve sanding the top while it's off and
then fitting it back on. Then there's the doors which I've already
fitted, initially, but I know others recommend waiting. If you've just
connected the tail, you probably still have a good amount of interior
panel work to do. That seems easier with the whole thing down low.
Now having said that, my only experience is working on a fuse that's
rolling around on a pair of motorcyle stands from HF and a couple of
2x4s. So I don't have much comparison.
Bill "putting the engine mount on, fitting the panel, and prepping the
engine" Watson
Jeff Carpenter wrote:
>
> I've just finished attaching the fuselage to the tail cone and am
> contemplating installing the landing gear now instead of later. Dave
> Saylor will be using my fuselage for the next composites class at
> Aircrafters and I've got to trailer this beast about 350 miles up and
> back in mid November. I'd feel better with the added suspension it
> would pick up from the legs for the ride on the trailer... as well as
> the ease of loading/unloading with it on wheels. With the fiberglass
> work on the horizon, I'll need to be able to easily move the plane in
> and out for sanding, etc. as I can't do that work inside my printing
> plant.
>
> Can any of you past the point of gear installation tell me why I
> shouldn't do it now? Any other thoughts?
>
> Thank you all...
>
> Jeff Carpenter
> 40304
> drowning in a sea of tubing and wire
>
>
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