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0. 12:16 AM - PLEASE READ - Matronics Email List Fund Raiser During November! (Matt Dralle)
1. 05:33 AM - Re: [Bulk] Align your the gear legs! (Jim)
2. 05:52 AM - Re: Align your the gear legs! (Linn Walters)
3. 07:22 AM - Re: QB Fuselage Question (Bill Cannon)
4. 08:41 AM - Re: Align your the gear legs! (Jim)
5. 09:31 AM - Starter question (Lew Gallagher)
6. 10:13 AM - Re: Starter question (Dj Merrill)
7. 10:47 AM - Re: Align your the gear legs! (Scott Schmidt)
8. 10:48 AM - Re: Starter question (William Curtis)
9. 01:35 PM - First successful test of windscreen antenna (Michael Wellenzohn)
10. 02:32 PM - Re: First successful test of windscreen antenna (Linn Walters)
11. 04:20 PM - Amsafe seat belts (David McNeill)
12. 05:28 PM - Leading Edge Splice Strip (Eric Ison)
13. 05:38 PM - Re: Leading Edge Splice Strip (Andy Turner)
14. 06:37 PM - Re: First successful test of windscreen antenna (Ralph E. Capen)
15. 07:46 PM - Re: Seat Belt Tip (Lenny Iszak)
16. 09:05 PM - Antenna Location (McGann, Ron)
17. 10:41 PM - Re: Re: Seat Belt Tip (Rene)
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| Subject: | Re: Align your the gear legs! |
One will also need to factor in the angle of the fuselage at touchdown
(Nose High - In theory!)
I would real interesting to video the
motion of the wheel during a landing (Without the wheel fairing
attached.
Jim C (N312F)
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<pitts_pilot@bellsouth.net>
This is timely. I was having
a discussion with an owner of an aircraft
with the tapered rod gear
..... about which is better, toe in, or toe
out. Visualize what
happens when the gear leg gets weight on it and the
tire moves
outward. The tire tilts inboard. What happens to your
wheelbarrow
when the tire does that? It turns in the direction of the
lean.
With the dynamics of a landing, when pressure is put on that
landing
gear, and it moves out .... it wants to turn under the nose
.......
and the weight of the aircraft shifts more to that side. And
the
matter gets worse .... and you're now a passenger on a merry go round.
I've given this activity a lot of thought ..... primarily in
relation to
my Pitts special. It has spring aluminum gear instead of
the bungee
gear. With the aluminum gear, I have none of the tendency
to
ground-loop ... it's stiffer than the bungee gear.
I
can only assume (yeah, I know!) that the typical wear on the inside of
the RV tires is due to the amount of scrubbing as the tire moves out
to
the side in a landing, so the movement is significant. What I've
been
talking about is called 'camber' .... not 'toe'. However, I
think that
if there is toe-in, the results are going to be the same
as I describe.
Since the axle will also move aft due to the way the
gear is mounted,
THEN the change in toe-in will increase. So, now we
have two
contributions to causing the wheel with weight on it to want
to turn
under the nose.
Please find fault in my reasoning
here ...... so I don't create a
problem when I drill my gear.
Now this leads to the question about ..... the wooden stiffeners
that
the other RV's have been adding to their gear. Any thoughts
here???
Linn
do not archive .... speculation in
process.
Strasnuts wrote:
> --> RV10-List message
posted by: "Strasnuts" <sean@braunandco.com>
>
> I finally got to a point where I could mount my landing gear legs.
I
> spoke with Scott Schmidt about the alignment issues he has had
with his
> gear. He has a main gear shimmy while decelerating
through 30 knots. He
> has tried changing tire brands and
balancing the wheel. He has also
> told me that his gear leg
might be toed out.
> When I mounted mine yesterday, it was obvious
the left gear was toed out
> and the right gear was toed in
(visually). I called Van's and spoke
> with Ken. He said they
had no issues in the past but that doesn't mean
> they're not
wrong. We also wanted more proof than a visual check. which
> I
can't blame him. I called Scott and he came over to see it and
>
brought his giant man brain with him. We pulled some lines off of the
> gear and axles to check alignment and confirmed they were way off.
What
> I ended up doing was making each side toed in. The right
one lined up
> with the factory hole and came out at 1.33 degrees
toed in and 7 degrees
> camber with no weight on the axle. I also
measured to a point on the
> tail from the axle. On the left I
could visually see the factory hole
> was off. Keep in mind that
barely off by less than a 32nd is a huge
> change on the axle both
camber and toe in. It was amazing how far off
> the factory hole
was. I tack welded the top of the gear mount an!
d !
>
gear leg together so they wouldn't move while I drilled a new hole. I
> used a tapered reamer which only made the first gear mount hole
oval.
> I then reamed the new gear mount hole, gear leg and made
the new
> opening on the other end of the mount. It didn't oval
the backside
> gear mount hole since it is undersized to begin
with. I used the
> factory bolt, AN5-24A, which felt great. I
can't imagine it will move
> with the four weld tacks on the top
and the other parts being snug. I
> now have two gear axles that
are the same toe in and camber. It also
> made the measurements
within a 1/16th which I made from the axle to a
> point on the
tail. I don't know if the gear legs are drilled wrong at
> the
factory or the gear mount holes are off.
>
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| Subject: | Re: Align your the gear legs! |
Good point Jim! I like the 'in theory' part <GR>! I'm using an old CD
and a plastic pen I bent to simulate the gear and it's movement .....
and forgot about braking. I really spent a lot of time trying to figure
out how to mount spring gear on my -10 and finally gave up. We've
talked ab out the 'deficiencies' of the tapered rod design .... mostly
aesthetics ..... but the pluses if being simple and easy to install
outweigh them. And the main gear mounts don't have to be re-designed
...... a problem with hand-me-downs to the 'youngest kid'. Although, I
don't know for sure that the mounts weren't re-designed.
Linn
Jim wrote:
> One will also need to factor in the angle of the fuselage at touchdown
> (Nose High - In theory!)
>
> I would real interesting to video the motion of the wheel during a
> landing (Without the wheel fairing attached.
>
> Jim C (N312F)
>
> Do Not Archive
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| Subject: | Re: QB Fuselage Question |
will do. At this point it would be easier to move to a dry climate than prime
it anyway. :D
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| Subject: | Re: Align your the gear legs! |
We have 130 hours on the -10 (Our first year) and the first condition
inspection is about 6 weeks away. Tires are showing wear on the
outside after about 200 landings. Both sides have wear, but not
entirely even (Pilot side is worse). I do have some shimmy as well
on the landing roll out too. Usually releasing any brakes stops
it. Shimmy is not always there. I have played with the nose
wheel but I am beginning to think it's the mains.
I have thought about mounting a camera on the belly just to see
what is going on as well as to take some interesting videos.
Since I will be removing the wheels for the inspection, I will be
checking the axle alignment. Just curious.
Jim C
(N312F)
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<pitts_pilot@bellsouth.net>
Good point Jim! I like
the 'in theory' part <GR>! I'm using an old CD
and a plastic
pen I bent to simulate the gear and it's movement .....
and forgot
about braking. I really spent a lot of time trying to figure
out how
to mount spring gear on my -10 and finally gave up. We've
talked ab
out the 'deficiencies' of the tapered rod design .... mostly
aesthetics ..... but the pluses if being simple and easy to install
outweigh them. And the main gear mounts don't have to be re-designed
...... a problem with hand-me-downs to the 'youngest kid'. Although,
I
don't know for sure that the mounts weren't re-designed.
Linn
Jim wrote:
> One will also need to factor in the
angle of the fuselage at touchdown
> (Nose High - In theory!)
>
> I would real interesting to video the motion of the wheel
during a
> landing (Without the wheel fairing attached.
>
> Jim C (N312F)
>
> Do Not Archive
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| Subject: | Starter question |
Hey Guys,
Here's a quick question. We bought a rebuilt Lycoming IO 540 that came with a
starter installed. We're getting close to final assembly and I noticed that the
throw-out gear that engages the ring gear seems spring loaded to stay engaged.
On cars, this is opposite and retracts after starting. Does this somehow
work the same way -- once it fires the gear spins back? Or is it something I
should look into? I can get the model of the starter later today if that's necessary.
I noticed this after testing the switch/relay/starter circuit by bumping
the starter switch with the ring gear off. Thanks.
Later, - Lew
--------
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crazy about building
NOW OFICIALLY BUILDER #40549
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| Subject: | Re: Starter question |
On 11/1/2009 12:29 PM, Lew Gallagher wrote:
> We're getting close to final assembly and I noticed that the throw-out gear that
engages the ring gear seems spring loaded to stay engaged.
Hi Lew,
Once the engine starts the starter gear is disengaged from the starter
ring.
-Dj
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| Subject: | Re: Align your the gear legs! |
I spent some time at Oshkosh talking to Van about the gear legs. He was very candid
with me about the design. The tapered gear leg is not optimal as he mentioned
but it is easy to manufacture and inexpensive to produce. He has heard
of other RV-10's with shimmy in the gear legs but was not sure how toe-in effected
it.
The good news is that there are many RV-10's out there that have no shimmy. I
flew Tim's plane and his plane worked perfectly as do many others.
When Sean installed his gear legs I was surprised how little movement it took to
drastically change the toe in on the gear which made me very optimistic that
I will be able to adjust mine.
Ken Kruger said there is no issue installing a larger bolt into the gear leg if
needed.
Let me share my observations. I can feel the shimmy during the taxi phase but
not on takeoff. The only time I feel it on landing is when I transition through
30mph.
Holding the nose off as long as possible can eliminate the shimmy (which causes
effective toe-in) as well as not braking through the 30mph zone.
I am in the middle of my annual and this week I plan on measuring the toe-in as
it sits on the ground and suspended. Depending on what I find there I will determine
what adjustments need to be made.
Van mentioned the idea of stiffening the gear with wood but I am not even going
to consider this knowing there are many planes that do not have any issues.
I wish the gear was shaped like the RV-8 or Cirrus, that would completely eliminate
this issue.
I wish I knew about this earlier like and worked on it like Sean did. I told Sean
that he could drop the rudder since his plane is going to track so straight.
I'll make sure to post my findings and results.
Scott Schmidt
scottmschmidt@yahoo.com
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From: Jim <jim@CombsFive.Com>
Sent: Sun, November 1, 2009 8:38:57 AM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Align your the gear legs!
We have 130 hours on the -10 (Our first year) and the first condition
inspection is about 6 weeks away. Tires are showing wear on the
outside after about 200 landings. Both sides have wear, but not
entirely even (Pilot side is worse). I do have some shimmy as well
on the landing roll out too. Usually releasing any brakes stops
it. Shimmy is not always there. I have played with the nose
wheel but I am beginning to think it's the mains.
I have thought about mounting a camera on the belly just to see
what is going on as well as to take some interesting videos.
Since I will be removing the wheels for the inspection, I will be
checking the axle alignment. Just curious.
Jim C
(N312F)
Do Not Archive
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<pitts_pilot@bellsouth.net>
Good point Jim! I like
the 'in theory' part <GR>! I'm using an old CD
and a plastic
pen I bent to simulate the gear and it's movement .....
and forgot
about braking. I really spent a lot of time trying to figure
out how
to mount spring gear on my -10 and finally gave up. We've
talked ab
out the 'deficiencies' of the tapered rod design .... mostly
aesthetics ..... but the pluses if being simple and easy to install
outweigh them. And the main gear mounts don't have to be re-designed
...... a problem with hand-me-downs to the 'youngest kid'. Although,
I
don't know for sure that the mounts weren't re-designed.
Linn
Jim wrote:
> One will also need to factor in the
angle of the fuselage at touchdown
> (Nose High - In theory!)
>
> I would real interesting to video the motion of the wheel
during a
> landing (Without the wheel fairing attached.
>
> Jim C (N312F)
>
> Do Not Archive
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| Subject: | Re: Starter question |
Assuming this is an older aviation starter, what you are looking at is a
starter Bendix. Unlike automotive (and some new aviation) starters, these
older starters use a Bendix mechanism that engages when the starter is
turned and retracts when starter is disengaged. When maintained properly,
starter Bendix work well enough but solenoids work better.
If that starer is bad, upgrade to a Skytec NL starter with an in-line
solenoid.
William
http://wcurtis.nerv10.com/
On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 1:29 PM, Lew Gallagher <lewgall@charter.net> wrote:
>
> Hey Guys,
>
> Here's a quick question. We bought a rebuilt Lycoming IO 540 that came
> with a starter installed. We're getting close to final assembly and I
> noticed that the throw-out gear that engages the ring gear seems spring
> loaded to stay engaged. On cars, this is opposite and retracts after
> starting. Does this somehow work the same way -- once it fires the gear
> spins back? Or is it something I should look into? I can get the model of
> the starter later today if that's necessary. I noticed this after testing
> the switch/relay/starter circuit by bumping the starter switch with the ring
> gear off. Thanks.
>
> Later, - Lew
>
> --------
> non-pilot
> crazy about building
> NOW OFICIALLY BUILDER #40549
> Painting done!
> On with wiring and avionics.
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=270463#270463
>
>
--
William
N40237 - http://wcurtis.nerv10.com/
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| Subject: | First successful test of windscreen antenna |
I just wanted to share my first positive experience with the windscreen antenna
taped to the center bar. I tested it by holding the center bar at the right angle
and attached my handheld radio to it. I had no problems listening to Zurich
tower although being inside a concrete building.
I glued the strip to the bar and covered it with black tape (see attached photos)
Cheers
Michael
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| Subject: | Re: First successful test of windscreen antenna |
I will have two radios, and I plan on putting the antennas in each side
windshield post in the fiberglass top. Not the most ideal place
.....no good ground plane right there ..... but it's better than letting
them hang outside, or horizontal as in the wingtips. I have a friend
with an RV-6 that removed his antenna that was stuck to the center bar.
Linn
Michael Wellenzohn wrote:
>
> I just wanted to share my first positive experience with the windscreen antenna
taped to the center bar. I tested it by holding the center bar at the right
angle and attached my handheld radio to it. I had no problems listening to Zurich
tower although being inside a concrete building.
>
> I glued the strip to the bar and covered it with black tape (see attached photos)
>
> Cheers
> Michael
>
> --------
> RV-10 builder (avionics, wiring)
> #511
>
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| Subject: | Amsafe seat belts |
IIRC I sent a set of belts to a 10 builder in AU . You might check the
builders there; i know that one of the early sets went to Vans for inclusion
in a finish kit to AU. Perhaps that builder can respond to you.
_____
From: John Dunne [mailto:acs@acspropeller.com.au]
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 4:50 PM
Subject: RE: Amsafe seat belts
Thanks David, I don't want to cost you a huge international phone bill so
I'll peruse the info you've sent me and contact you if I'm going to proceed
down this track.
I had similar belts in my 182 and primarily like the freedom the inertia
reels give you but also the added safety factor is attractive.
Thanks again for the info.
Cheers,
John
ACS Propeller
John Dunne
Managing Director
www.acspropeller.com.au
Aviation Component Services (Qld) Pty Ltd.
trading as "ACS Propeller"
Building 612 Lores Bonney Drive,
Archerfield Airport Queensland Australia.
PH:61 7 3274 4500 FAX:61 7 3274 4010
"Everything Propeller"
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From: David McNeill [mailto:dlm46007@cox.net]
Sent: Monday, 2 November 2009 9:03 AM
Subject: RE: Amsafe seat belts
Send me a pone number to discuss. I searched my files and found PDFS of the
engineering drawings but it will take more research to find it all. we can
talk about the process to install. You can get a better feel as to whether
you want to do this.
_____
From: John Dunne [mailto:acs@acspropeller.com.au]
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 3:30 PM
Subject: Amsafe seat belts
Hi David,
I'd be interested in any literature you might have or details on the inertia
reel belts for the RV-10.
If you could shoot me some info I'd appreciate it.
Best regards,
John
Builder 40315
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| Subject: | Leading Edge Splice Strip |
I went to attach my leading edges to the main spars today. It appears that the
aft nutplates on the top and bottom of the fuel tank splice strip have one rivet
that sits firmly on the main spar.
It has been my experience thus far that if it feels wrong, then I have probably
put something together backwards. In this instance, I can't figure out where
I went wrong. It seems to me that they should have put a one lob nutplate in
that location, but the plans don't seem to call it out.
Is it normal to have a rivet ride on the spar and cause the skin to push up slightly?
I have searched the archives, but haven't found any direct hits. Anyone
remember this section?
Thanks in advance.
Eric Ison
N984ED
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| Subject: | Re: Leading Edge Splice Strip |
Eric, I recently attached my leading edges and had the same problem on one wing.
If the rivet is squeezed sufficiently (over squeezed) it won't interfere.
I didn't discover the problem, of course, till I had the leading edge riveted
to the spar. My solution was to slide a thin piece of steel between the rivet
and spar, and then pound the rivet a bit more with the gun in order to get it
squashed down enough. Be careful with the spar!
-A
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| Subject: | Re: First successful test of windscreen antenna |
Help me with this please - I had one similar - on the windscreen. Had it
tested by a bunch of HAM radio guys - they said it was too short causing the
SWR to be bad. I had made it longer in hopes of cutting it doen during
testing. It seemed to receive OK but couldn't get anyone to hear me.....
How long is yours?
Have you tried it in flight?
What led you to taping it to the center post?
Is it insulated from the center post only by the paint?
Thanks,
Ralph Capen
RV6A N822AR @ N06 39hrs
Collecting a bunch of -10 parts already......
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Wellenzohn" <rv-10@wellenzohn.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 4:32 PM
Subject: RV10-List: First successful test of windscreen antenna
> <rv-10@wellenzohn.net>
>
> I just wanted to share my first positive experience with the windscreen
> antenna taped to the center bar. I tested it by holding the center bar at
> the right angle and attached my handheld radio to it. I had no problems
> listening to Zurich tower although being inside a concrete building.
>
> I glued the strip to the bar and covered it with black tape (see attached
> photos)
>
> Cheers
> Michael
>
> --------
> RV-10 builder (avionics, wiring)
> #511
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>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=270494#270494
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| Subject: | Re: Seat Belt Tip |
Where can I find more info about those Amsafe inertial reel belts? Any pictures,
weight, price, etc...
Thanks,
Lenny
>
> Anyone interested in the premium belts should probably consider the AMSAFE TSOed
inertial reel belts designed for the RV10; they are available in almost
any color. I took the website off line because I thought interest had waned.
John Miller, Rene Velker and myself have AMSAFE belts if you want to discuss.
There are a few others but I can not remember their names.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=270536#270536
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| Subject: | Antenna Location |
While on the subject of Antenna location, I have top mounted (aft of the
cabin top/fuse join) and belly mounted (under the pilot seat) antennas.
I am looking at replacing/moving my top mounted antenna with another
belly mounted unit (too much interference when transmitting from the top
antenna and the GRT AHRS mounted in the 'standard location' aft and
above the battery box).
Does anyone have any experience with mounting bent whips in the wing
inpsection plates? Pros/Cons?
cheers
Ron
VH-XRM Flying in Oz
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Linn Walters
Sent: Monday, 2 November 2009 9:18 AM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: First successful test of windscreen antenna
<pitts_pilot@bellsouth.net>
I will have two radios, and I plan on putting the antennas in each side
windshield post in the fiberglass top. Not the most ideal place
.....no good ground plane right there ..... but it's better than letting
them hang outside, or horizontal as in the wingtips. I have a friend
with an RV-6 that removed his antenna that was stuck to the center bar.
Linn
Michael Wellenzohn wrote:
<rv-10@wellenzohn.net>
>
> I just wanted to share my first positive experience with the
windscreen antenna taped to the center bar. I tested it by holding the
center bar at the right angle and attached my handheld radio to it. I
had no problems listening to Zurich tower although being inside a
concrete building.
>
> I glued the strip to the bar and covered it with black tape (see
attached photos)
>
> Cheers
> Michael
>
> --------
> RV-10 builder (avionics, wiring)
> #511
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=270494#270494
>
>
> Attachments:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_0614_124.jpg
> http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_0612_984.jpg
> http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_0611_181.jpg
>
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| Subject: | Re: Seat Belt Tip |
Here are a couple of pictures of mine. If you would like to know more,
e-mail and pull some stuff together during the Saints game tomorrow
night...
Rene at felker dot com
Rene'
801-721-6080
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Lenny Iszak
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 8:44 PM
Subject: RV10-List: Re: Seat Belt Tip
<lenard@rapiddecision.com>
Where can I find more info about those Amsafe inertial reel belts? Any
pictures, weight, price, etc...
Thanks,
Lenny
>
> Anyone interested in the premium belts should probably consider the
AMSAFE TSOed inertial reel belts designed for the RV10; they are
available
in almost any color. I took the website off line because I thought
interest
had waned. John Miller, Rene Velker and myself have AMSAFE belts if you
want to discuss. There are a few others but I can not remember their
names.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=270536#270536
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