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1. 01:55 AM - Re: Taxes (cjay)
2. 05:19 AM - [Fw: Re: Is a large countersink still in circulation?] (Lew Gallagher)
3. 09:04 AM - Re: Bent fuselage (Perry, Phil)
4. 09:04 AM - Re: [Fw: Re: Is a large countersink still in circulation?] (Bill Mauledriver Watson)
5. 02:25 PM - Re: Bent fuselage (Russell Shavitz)
6. 03:03 PM - Jumper plug and recepticle. (John Gonzalez)
7. 03:25 PM - Re: Taxes (William DeLacey)
8. 05:22 PM - RV-10 Kit for sale (doctornigel)
9. 06:15 PM - Seat rails (Lew Gallagher)
10. 06:25 PM - Wing jacks (Lew Gallagher)
11. 07:02 PM - Re: Wing jacks (Miller John)
12. 07:03 PM - Re: Jumper plug and receptacle. (Rick)
13. 07:13 PM - Re: Jumper plug and recepticle. (Albert Gardner)
14. 07:16 PM - Re: Jumper plug and recepticle. (Carl Froehlich)
15. 07:16 PM - Re: Bent fuselage (Rick)
16. 07:17 PM - Re: Jumper plug and recepticle. (Robin Marks)
17. 07:19 PM - Re: Jumper plug and recepticle. (Bob Leffler)
18. 07:21 PM - Re: Rudder puzzle (Gordon Anderson)
19. 08:10 PM - Re: Wing jacks (Jim Berry)
20. 08:21 PM - Re: Jumper plug and recepticle. (Rene Felker)
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One of the most beautiful places in the world. It's a shame CA just doesn't get
it.
chuck(at)chuckdirect.com wrote:
> We're moving out of California. Too many taxes/fees
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: [Fwd: Re: Is a large countersink still in circulation?] |
Hey All,
The magical traveling countersink is finished up with Rob and headed back to me,
so if anyone has an un-sunk canopy, now is the time to detour it to you on it's
way. Post here and we'll get it to you.
By the way, we had our FIRST inspection this Saturday and today we'll finish up
the list of good catches he found. Ready for re-inspection next weekend, then
cross training in TX for Wes and he'll be ready to go. Still have no intention
of flying with him, but the excitement is infectious!
Later, - Lew
do not archive
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NOW OFICIALLY BUILDER #40549
Avionics in, engine started!
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Welcome to the new QB factory!
Actually I believe I can explain this one:
"2.)it does not look like they put any twist in the 1041 or 1040 channels, so the
1050 floor pan holes do not match up with all the underlying structure especially
the side channels."
On my QB kit, there were 3-4 holes that were not drilled through the floor pans
and into the side channels. I thought I had the same issue, but after digging
around with a flashlight and mirror to look underneath, I could see that they
left those holes untouched. The only logic I could come up with is that the
twist is slightly different from fuse to fuse, so they wanted to leave those
holes untouched until each of us could put our own floor boards in.
I'll bet your holes aren't drilled either. It's pretty easy to see with an inspection
mirror and a small flashlight.
Phil
-----Original Message-----
From: Russell Shavitz [mailto:rashvac@earthlink.net]
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 9:02 PM
Subject: RV10-List: Bent fuselage
I am finally getting around to doing Van's quality control inspection on my RV-10
quick build fuselage. I have counted 43 errors or omissions. Some of these
are very minor, like snap bushings not being installed, some are a little harder;
having to drill out AN470 rivets to install flush rivets.
The areas of major concern, and maybe someone can enlighten me are:
1.)the bend angle in the rear of the fuselage does not match the F-1006 bulkhead
and the F-1023B gussets does not match the holes in the underlying structure.
2.)it does not look like they put any twist in the 1041 or 1040 channels, so the
1050 floor pan holes do not match up with all the underlying structure especially
the side channels.
Can anyone tell me if this is going to be a big problem?
3.)all of my interior sheet metal did not get machine counter sunk for the #8 screws
- can you machine counter sink these parts that have nut plates behind them
already?
Thanks.
Russell Shavitz
Shavitz Heating & Air Conditioning
4849 Main Street, Skokie, IL 60077
office: 847-678-1000
cell: 847-417-6622
www.shavitz.com
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| Subject: | Re: [Fwd: Re: Is a large countersink still in circulation?] |
Thanks for the countersink Lew. I put it to good use by getting 4
sinks out of it.
Congrats on getting to the first inspection!
Bill Watson.
Lew Gallagher wrote:
>
> Hey All,
>
> The magical traveling countersink is finished up with Rob and headed back to
me, so if anyone has an un-sunk canopy, now is the time to detour it to you on
it's way. Post here and we'll get it to you.
>
> By the way, we had our FIRST inspection this Saturday and today we'll finish
up the list of good catches he found. Ready for re-inspection next weekend, then
cross training in TX for Wes and he'll be ready to go. Still have no intention
of flying with him, but the excitement is infectious!
>
> Later, - Lew
>
> do not archive
>
> --------
> non-pilot
> crazy about building
> NOW OFICIALLY BUILDER #40549
> Avionics in, engine started!
>
>
>
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I pulled my floor out and all the holes are drilled but they do not match the side
channels and
the back of the fuse does not match the tailcone bulkhead there is a twist in the
fuse. Is this normal and will it straighten when I install the tailcone.
-----Original Message-----
>From: "Perry, Phil" <Phil.Perry@netapp.com>
>Sent: Mar 15, 2010 7:27 AM
>To: rv10-list@matronics.com
>Subject: RE: RV10-List: Bent fuselage
>
>
>Welcome to the new QB factory!
>
>Actually I believe I can explain this one:
>
>"2.)it does not look like they put any twist in the 1041 or 1040 channels, so
the 1050 floor pan holes do not match up with all the underlying structure especially
the side channels."
>
>On my QB kit, there were 3-4 holes that were not drilled through the floor pans
and into the side channels. I thought I had the same issue, but after digging
around with a flashlight and mirror to look underneath, I could see that they
left those holes untouched. The only logic I could come up with is that the
twist is slightly different from fuse to fuse, so they wanted to leave those
holes untouched until each of us could put our own floor boards in.
>
>I'll bet your holes aren't drilled either. It's pretty easy to see with an inspection
mirror and a small flashlight.
>
>Phil
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Russell Shavitz [mailto:rashvac@earthlink.net]
>Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 9:02 PM
>To: rv10-list@matronics.com
>Subject: RV10-List: Bent fuselage
>
>
>I am finally getting around to doing Van's quality control inspection on my RV-10
quick build fuselage. I have counted 43 errors or omissions. Some of these
are very minor, like snap bushings not being installed, some are a little harder;
having to drill out AN470 rivets to install flush rivets.
>
>The areas of major concern, and maybe someone can enlighten me are:
>1.)the bend angle in the rear of the fuselage does not match the F-1006 bulkhead
and the F-1023B gussets does not match the holes in the underlying structure.
>2.)it does not look like they put any twist in the 1041 or 1040 channels, so the
1050 floor pan holes do not match up with all the underlying structure especially
the side channels.
>
>Can anyone tell me if this is going to be a big problem?
>
>3.)all of my interior sheet metal did not get machine counter sunk for the #8
screws - can you machine counter sink these parts that have nut plates behind
them already?
>
>Thanks.
>
>
>Russell Shavitz
>Shavitz Heating & Air Conditioning
>4849 Main Street, Skokie, IL 60077
>office: 847-678-1000
>cell: 847-417-6622
>www.shavitz.com
>
>
Russell Shavitz
Shavitz Heating & Air Conditioning
4849 Main Street, Skokie, IL 60077
office: 847-678-1000
cell: 847-417-6622
www.shavitz.com
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| Subject: | Jumper plug and recepticle. |
Some good advice would be appreciated.
A few weeks ago I saw a post about Aircraft Spruce's jumper plug. I placed
an order for several items and bought this too. I am quite surprised by the
quality of this unit as it looks like a unit one would find on the underbe
lly of a commercial airliner. My problem with it is that it weighs 1 pound
seven ounces and that does not include the cable which needs to be attached
to the plug.
This is quite an large heavy item.
Being a sailplane pilot I have not had the issue of going to my plane and f
inding a dead battery. I don't need a jumpstart to fly=2C I need a towplane
and a good thermal day.
People who fly powerplanes=2C how often does a plane need a jumpstart or a
serious battery recharge?
I am seriously thinking of returning this item.
Thanks=2C
JOhn
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Oregon
Sales tax -zero
Aircraft single -$55
Real estate -8-10% Varies by county
> From: chuck@chuckdirect.com
> To: rv10-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RV10-List: Taxes
> Date: Sun=2C 14 Mar 2010 11:44:45 -0700
>
>
> We're moving out of California. Too many taxes/fees
>
> For those of you who live in NV=2C AZ=2C OR=2C Montana or NM what do you
pay for:
> 1. Sales tax percent (if any) for airplanes purchases
> 2. Yearly fee/taxes for airplanes
> 3. Annual real estate property tax for personal residence and/or hanger
>
> Thanks=2C
> Chuck
> Do not archive
>
>
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| Subject: | RV-10 Kit for sale |
A opportunity to purchase another plane has moved me to offer my RV-10 kit for
sale. Includes quick build fuse and quick build wings both with very little work
completed except inventory and rolling carrier for the wings. Also the emp
is 95% complete, high quality, alumapreped, alodined, and epoxied primered.
A virtually complete tool set-up, a combination of Avery and Brown tools and
a couple of thousand dollars of accessories. You transport from my shop in east
central Florida. 40K firm and you will be saving 10K plus 400 hours of work.
Thanks, nschultz3 at cfl.rr.com
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Hey Guys,
I asked the inspector (Vic Syracuse) - who has built a couple of -10's - if he
had any tricks for getting the seats out. He said he trimmed off the upper "ears"
of the rear of the I rails so that after removing the seat position pin,
the seat slides back, then tips up without hitting the flap tunnel covers. I
did that today and it works like a charm.
Perhaps this has been covered by others, but I don't remember it, and I'm too tired
tonight to search it!
I'll attach a pic.
Later, - Lew
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NOW OFICIALLY BUILDER #40549
Avionics in, engine started!
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Hey Guys,
Here's another one. I'm in the process of building wing jacks like Tim's and I'm
wondering how often you need both wheels off the ground ... would one jack
work for almost all wheel repairs, put a scale under one wheel at a time, etc.?
Also, with a flat, does the minimum height of these jacks fit under the wing jack
point?
Thanks, - Lew
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NOW OFICIALLY BUILDER #40549
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With some recent history on flats and I have Tim's jacks as well......
There will most likely be times when you need to have both main wheels
off the ground at the same time. You can do this with 2 jacks, or
with 1 jack, have some good, tall wood dunnage you can lower one axle
onto and then move to the other wing and jack it up.
No problem with height of the jack and a flat.....except the nose wheel.
I use my 2 jacks with a 2x4 on top to raise the nose gear off the
ground (put the 2x4 just behind the bulkhead). Works great except
when the nose wheel goes flat.....:-)
I've since put in an anchor in my hangar floor (like Tim did) so that
I can pull down the tail and raise the nose. Works great as long as
the tail is sitting reasonably close to over the anchor.
If I had it to do over again, I would modify Tim's jacks so that they
sit on a flat piece of iron. That extra inch kept me from getting the
2x4 under the fuselage when the nose tire went flat.....
grumpy
On Mar 15, 2010, at 8:24 PM, Lew Gallagher wrote:
>
> Hey Guys,
>
> Here's another one. I'm in the process of building wing jacks like
> Tim's and I'm wondering how often you need both wheels off the
> ground ... would one jack work for almost all wheel repairs, put a
> scale under one wheel at a time, etc.?
>
> Also, with a flat, does the minimum height of these jacks fit under
> the wing jack point?
>
> Thanks, - Lew
>
> --------
> non-pilot
> crazy about building
> NOW OFICIALLY BUILDER #40549
> Avionics in, engine started!
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=290397#290397
>
>
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| Subject: | Jumper plug and receptacle. |
John,
I'm running two 680's, my batteries are accessible through a rear panel in
the aft baggage bulkhead. I have a solid state charger from Odyssey, (see
Tim's site, it's the same) that will bring those batteries up to full charge
in 15 minutes if needed. I only use it if we are playing with the avionics
for a long time on battery power. Either one, fully charged will start the
engine. If I were to do it again I might consider a plug, not that heavy
duty you're looking at but one I've seen on other light aircraft. Why? Only
if I needed to charge a battery on the road at and FBO, I'll swap one
battery this summer with a new one, the other next summer.always have a
fairly new battery onboard at all times that way.
Rick S.
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of John Gonzalez
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 2:12 PM
Subject: RV10-List: Jumper plug and recepticle.
Some good advice would be appreciated.
A few weeks ago I saw a post about Aircraft Spruce's jumper plug. I placed
an order for several items and bought this too. I am quite surprised by the
quality of this unit as it looks like a unit one would find on the
underbelly of a commercial airliner. My problem with it is that it weighs 1
pound seven ounces and that does not include the cable which needs to be
attached to the plug.
This is quite an large heavy item.
Being a sailplane pilot I have not had the issue of going to my plane and
finding a dead battery. I don't need a jumpstart to fly, I need a towplane
and a good thermal day.
People who fly powerplanes, how often does a plane need a jumpstart or a
serious battery recharge?
I am seriously thinking of returning this item.
Thanks,
JOhn
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| Subject: | Jumper plug and recepticle. |
I installed the Piper style plug on my baggage bulkhead and also carry the
plug in unit that the jumper cables will attach to. It's really handy when I
am using the avionices in the hangar and don't want to run the battedry down
but I only have needed a jumpstart when I left the master on. It beats
having to remove the baggage bulkhead to access the battery. (I'm hoping
that whoever gives me a jump start will have jumper cables also.)
Albert Gardner
N991RV
Yuma, AZ
Subject: RV10-List: Jumper plug and recepticle.
Some good advice would be appreciated.
A few weeks ago I saw a post about Aircraft Spruce's jumper plug. I placed
an order for several items and bought this too. I am quite surprised by the
quality of this unit as it looks like a unit one would find on the
underbelly of a commercial airliner. My problem with it is that it weighs 1
pound seven ounces and that does not include the cable which needs to be
attached to the plug.
This is quite an large heavy item.
Being a sailplane pilot I have not had the issue of going to my plane and
finding a dead battery. I don't need a jumpstart to fly, I need a towplane
and a good thermal day.
People who fly powerplanes, how often does a plane need a jumpstart or a
serious battery recharge?
I am seriously thinking of returning this item.
Thanks,
JOhn
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| Subject: | Jumper plug and recepticle. |
These days of electric panels, one may be assuming a significant risk taking
off after jumping a dead battery.
Considering the availability of batteries like Odyssey (they hold 90% of
their charge after sitting for 6 months), the only way to get a dead battery
is to leave something on or a problem with the charging system. Either way,
the battery should be considered damaged until you can do a recovery and
subsequent test discharge, or better yet just replace it.
The bottom line (my opinion), jumping dead batteries went out with battery
boxes to collect acid overflows. Send the extra weight back for a refund.
Carl Froehlich (RV-8A flying with two Odyssey PC-625s and all electric
panel)
RV-10 (systems install)
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of John Gonzalez
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 5:12 PM
Subject: RV10-List: Jumper plug and recepticle.
Some good advice would be appreciated.
A few weeks ago I saw a post about Aircraft Spruce's jumper plug. I placed
an order for several items and bought this too. I am quite surprised by the
quality of this unit as it looks like a unit one would find on the
underbelly of a commercial airliner. My problem with it is that it weighs 1
pound seven ounces and that does not include the cable which needs to be
attached to the plug.
This is quite an large heavy item.
Being a sailplane pilot I have not had the issue of going to my plane and
finding a dead battery. I don't need a jumpstart to fly, I need a towplane
and a good thermal day.
People who fly powerplanes, how often does a plane need a jumpstart or a
serious battery recharge?
I am seriously thinking of returning this item.
Thanks,
JOhn
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Russell,
For once I'm really not trying to be a smart A** but I am really glad I didn't
go the QB route. Building the fuselage was the most fun of all the kits IMHO.
These problems seem to have started to crop up after Vans changed contractors
in the PI. I feel for you guys who forked over the extra $ to get a product that
seems to not live up to the extra cost/time value. If you have a no sh*t twist
in your fuselage Russell the end result will be an airframe that is not true.
The fuselage is the trunk of the tree and the wing/HS/VS incidences along
with the thrust line are all established of off it. Regardless of the time involved,
I would demand a new one.
Rick S.
Getting close to 100 hours.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Russell Shavitz
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 1:56 PM
Subject: RE: RV10-List: Bent fuselage
I pulled my floor out and all the holes are drilled but they do not match the side
channels and
the back of the fuse does not match the tailcone bulkhead there is a twist in the
fuse. Is this normal and will it straighten when I install the tailcone.
-----Original Message-----
>From: "Perry, Phil" <Phil.Perry@netapp.com>
>Sent: Mar 15, 2010 7:27 AM
>To: rv10-list@matronics.com
>Subject: RE: RV10-List: Bent fuselage
>
>
>Welcome to the new QB factory!
>
>Actually I believe I can explain this one:
>
>"2.)it does not look like they put any twist in the 1041 or 1040 channels, so
the 1050 floor pan holes do not match up with all the underlying structure especially
the side channels."
>
>On my QB kit, there were 3-4 holes that were not drilled through the floor pans
and into the side channels. I thought I had the same issue, but after digging
around with a flashlight and mirror to look underneath, I could see that they
left those holes untouched. The only logic I could come up with is that the
twist is slightly different from fuse to fuse, so they wanted to leave those
holes untouched until each of us could put our own floor boards in.
>
>I'll bet your holes aren't drilled either. It's pretty easy to see with an inspection
mirror and a small flashlight.
>
>Phil
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Russell Shavitz [mailto:rashvac@earthlink.net]
>Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 9:02 PM
>To: rv10-list@matronics.com
>Subject: RV10-List: Bent fuselage
>
>
>I am finally getting around to doing Van's quality control inspection on my RV-10
quick build fuselage. I have counted 43 errors or omissions. Some of these
are very minor, like snap bushings not being installed, some are a little harder;
having to drill out AN470 rivets to install flush rivets.
>
>The areas of major concern, and maybe someone can enlighten me are:
>1.)the bend angle in the rear of the fuselage does not match the F-1006 bulkhead
and the F-1023B gussets does not match the holes in the underlying structure.
>2.)it does not look like they put any twist in the 1041 or 1040 channels, so the
1050 floor pan holes do not match up with all the underlying structure especially
the side channels.
>
>Can anyone tell me if this is going to be a big problem?
>
>3.)all of my interior sheet metal did not get machine counter sunk for the #8
screws - can you machine counter sink these parts that have nut plates behind
them already?
>
>Thanks.
>
>
>Russell Shavitz
>Shavitz Heating & Air Conditioning
>4849 Main Street, Skokie, IL 60077
>office: 847-678-1000
>cell: 847-417-6622
>www.shavitz.com
>
>
Russell Shavitz
Shavitz Heating & Air Conditioning
4849 Main Street, Skokie, IL 60077
office: 847-678-1000
cell: 847-417-6622
www.shavitz.com
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| Subject: | Jumper plug and recepticle. |
John you may have seen my set up on the 8A (under development). Yes
heavy (not sure we have the same one as mine can't be 1.5 lbs.), yes
kind of ugly. My only answer is that when you need one you need one.
With modern EFIS you will find yourself plugged in a heck of a lot more
than you may think. The system update for my G900x takes about 30
minutes. Initial programming could be hours. No reason you can't
simplify with basic leads near the batteries but the plugs are easier to
use and get to when loaded (the baggage area loaded, not when you are
loaded).
Robin
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of John Gonzalez
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 2:12 PM
Subject: RV10-List: Jumper plug and recepticle.
Some good advice would be appreciated.
A few weeks ago I saw a post about Aircraft Spruce's jumper plug. I
placed an order for several items and bought this too. I am quite
surprised by the quality of this unit as it looks like a unit one would
find on the underbelly of a commercial airliner. My problem with it is
that it weighs 1 pound seven ounces and that does not include the cable
which needs to be attached to the plug.
This is quite an large heavy item.
Being a sailplane pilot I have not had the issue of going to my plane
and finding a dead battery. I don't need a jumpstart to fly, I need a
towplane and a good thermal day.
People who fly powerplanes, how often does a plane need a jumpstart or a
serious battery recharge?
I am seriously thinking of returning this item.
Thanks,
JOhn
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Depends on how frequently you leave a light or radio on overnight....
Realistically, you shouldn't need it too often. With that said, the one
time I needed it on my Cherokee, it was rather convenient to jump start with
my car. Having to pull a battery is a real PITA.
Another use is to plug in ground power to practice with you glass panels
and avionics in the hangar.
bob
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of John Gonzalez
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 5:12 PM
Subject: RV10-List: Jumper plug and recepticle.
Some good advice would be appreciated.
A few weeks ago I saw a post about Aircraft Spruce's jumper plug. I placed
an order for several items and bought this too. I am quite surprised by the
quality of this unit as it looks like a unit one would find on the
underbelly of a commercial airliner. My problem with it is that it weighs 1
pound seven ounces and that does not include the cable which needs to be
attached to the plug.
This is quite an large heavy item.
Being a sailplane pilot I have not had the issue of going to my plane and
finding a dead battery. I don't need a jumpstart to fly, I need a towplane
and a good thermal day.
People who fly powerplanes, how often does a plane need a jumpstart or a
serious battery recharge?
I am seriously thinking of returning this item.
Thanks,
JOhn
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I found a similar problem last week but looking into it harder I was
convinced that the R1004A and B were wrongly punched. Looking up the bottom
of the rudder, the assembled bottom rib is close to 3/16" too narrow at the
spar end, with the gap gradually opening up from the trailing edge. The
skin holes also match poorly as do yours.
I rang Van's, ordered a new part, and asked them to double check the
pre-punched hole locations before sending.
Don't even think about flattening and rebending!
Gordon Anderson
Kit 41015 Empennage
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Chris Colohan
Sent: 13 March 2010 23:24
Subject: RV10-List: Rudder puzzle
I've reached page 7-6, step 4 --- and found my first puzzle.
When I went to cleco on the right R-1001 skin, I found that the holes near
the rudder spar in piece R-1004B do not line up with the skin. The holes in
every other piece do line up with the skin. As you approach the spar, the
holes in the R-1004B piece appear to be lower than the holes in the skin.
Figuring maybe the right and left skin differed, I put on the R-1001 left
skin, and it lined up and fit perfectly. The two skins are punched
identically.
It looks like the design doesn't account for the thickness of part R-1004A
(and then some?) when sandwiching R1004-A and R-1004B together.
A picture is worth a thousand words. So posted a bunch of photos here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/colohan/TailSection?authkey=Gv1sRgCK-Q2JfUgc73bw
#5448246711194853154
Now, my question: what can I do about this? My choices seem to be:
a) get some metal and fabricate a R-1004B with holes which match the skin.
b) straighten out the 90 degree angle and try to rebend my R-1004B slightly
differently to get this to line up.
c) turn some of the holes in either the R-1004B or skin into ovals so they
reach the holes in the other piece.
As far as I can tell, the R-1005 horn is not improperly warped or bent in
any way (which would explain this). Is there an option I'm missing? I fear
that the best option is fabricating a replacement piece, but I don't think I
have any metal of the appropriate dimensions (so I'd have to order some and
wait).
Thanks!
Chris
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Another way to raise the nose wheel is to remove the upper cowl, place a loop of
nylon webbing through the upper motor mount tubes, and lift with your engine
hoist. It is my understanding that you do not want to use the engine lift point.
Jim Berry
40482
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=290413#290413
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It depends on how often you leave the master switch on or have trouble
getting the engine to start. In the first 115 hours in my plane, I have
not needed one. I went the simple route. I got a small trickle charger and
connected the provided cord, with plug, to the battery. I run the cord
through the rear shoulder harness cable slot (I have inertial reels and do
not use the cables). Whenever I have the master switch on for an extended
period of time, I plug in the charger.
Simple, yet effective. When I go on long trips, I bring the charger with me
just in case. Could not jump the airplane, but could recharge the battery.
Rene
801-721-6080
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of John Gonzalez
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 3:12 PM
Subject: RV10-List: Jumper plug and recepticle.
Some good advice would be appreciated.
A few weeks ago I saw a post about Aircraft Spruce's jumper plug. I placed
an order for several items and bought this too. I am quite surprised by the
quality of this unit as it looks like a unit one would find on the
underbelly of a commercial airliner. My problem with it is that it weighs 1
pound seven ounces and that does not include the cable which needs to be
attached to the plug.
This is quite an large heavy item.
Being a sailplane pilot I have not had the issue of going to my plane and
finding a dead battery. I don't need a jumpstart to fly, I need a towplane
and a good thermal day.
People who fly powerplanes, how often does a plane need a jumpstart or a
serious battery recharge?
I am seriously thinking of returning this item.
Thanks,
JOhn
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