RV10-List Digest Archive

Thu 05/06/10


Total Messages Posted: 28



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     1. 05:07 AM - Re: Re: Door/Baggage Locks (Larry Rosen)
     2. 05:41 AM - Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! (Sean Stephens)
     3. 05:46 AM - Re: Door/Baggage Locks (Richard Martin)
     4. 07:00 AM - Re: Door/Baggage Locks (Michael Schipper)
     5. 07:54 AM - Re: Re: Door/Baggage Locks (Don McDonald)
     6. 08:20 AM - Re: Door/Baggage Locks (RV Builder (Michael Sausen))
     7. 09:08 AM - Re: OT You think you are having a bad day? (John Gonzalez)
     8. 09:31 AM - Re: Vertical Power VP-200 (Matt Dralle)
     9. 09:57 AM - Re: Door/Baggage Locks (Jim Berry)
    10. 10:41 AM - Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! (Bill Mauledriver Watson)
    11. 10:52 AM - Re: Re: Vertical Power VP-200 (Jesse Saint)
    12. 10:57 AM - Re: Re: Vertical Power VP-200 (Sean Stephens)
    13. 11:06 AM - Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! (Jesse Saint)
    14. 11:17 AM - Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! (Matt Dralle)
    15. 11:45 AM - Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! (Jesse Saint)
    16. 04:15 PM - RV-10 Fly-In (sort of) (Jesse Saint)
    17. 05:01 PM - Re: Re: Door/Baggage Locks (Marcus Cooper)
    18. 06:48 PM - Re: Re: Door/Baggage Locks (McGann, Ron)
    19. 07:22 PM - Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! (Doug Morrison)
    20. 07:54 PM - Gear Leg Fairing Tip (Peter James)
    21. 07:54 PM - Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! (Rene)
    22. 08:07 PM - Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! (Matt Dralle)
    23. 08:29 PM - Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! (Rene)
    24. 08:35 PM - Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! (Rene)
    25. 09:27 PM - Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! (Tim Olson)
    26. 10:29 PM - Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! (Dave Saylor)
    27. 10:41 PM - Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! (Tim Olson)
    28. 10:42 PM - Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! (Kelly McMullen)
 
 
 


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    Time: 05:07:06 AM PST US
    From: Larry Rosen <N205EN@gmail.com>
    Subject: Re: Door/Baggage Locks
    Aircraft Spruce does sell blank keys (uncut). I special ordered a third door lock from spruce to have it match the other locks. Call them, they make the process easy. Larry Rosen McGann, Ron wrote: > > Just a bit of a heads up for those not based in the US of A, I ordered the 2 lock system from Spruce, but only received one key. When I tried to have a duplicate cut here in Oz, I could not find a locksmith that had key blanks that matched the US style. So I still only have one key (that I am VERY careful with) until I find a local distributor for cam locks of the appropriate size. > > Cheers > Ron > VH-XRM flying in Oz > > Do not archive > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim Berry > Sent: Thursday, 6 May 2010 12:54 PM > To: rv10-list@matronics.com > Subject: RV10-List: Re: Door/Baggage Locks > > > If you are using a keyed ignition switch, you can special order from ACS a switch and three door/baggage locks all keyed alike. A little more expensive to special order, but I really like having only one key for everything. > > Jim Berry > 40482 > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296898#296898 > > >


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    Time: 05:41:49 AM PST US
    From: Sean Stephens <sean@stephensville.com>
    Subject: Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos!
    And looks like VP-200 should be on the list below as the main bus. :) I am planning on one when I get to the panel. I'd be curious as to your opinions both on the install and first flight of the VP-200. -Sean #40303 On 5/5/10 8:27 PM, Matt Dralle wrote: > Dear Listers, > > Monday May 2 2010 at 1:15pm, RV-8 #82880 N998RV took to the air for the first time! The first flight was about 30 minutes and all systems worked as expected. The only post-flight adjustments necessary were an increase in the amount of available Up trim, and a decrease in the upper RPM limit on the Hartzell prop. After a smooth takeoff, I climbed out and circled the airport at about three to four thousand feet for a couple of circuits then came around and landed making a nice three-point landing with no bounce. The plane handled excellent and the power from the IO-390 and the Hartzell can only be experienced to be believed! What a great combination! > > I want to thank Van's for designing such a great aircraft and for producing such an outstanding kit. I would also like to thank all my List friends for their help and assistance during the project. And of course, a special thanks to all of my personal friends that have come over and lent at hand during the construction - I own you guys a ride and a $100 hamburger when I get the Phase 1 time flown off! > > Probably in the Fall or Winter some time, plan to take it in for painting. I'm planning on a Candy Apply Red with some very understated and elegant golden trim with a nice clear coat. > > For all those that are still building - keep at it! The end result is 100% worth the time and effort you put into the project. That first flight will be the experience of a lifetime and something you won't soon forget! > > Attached are some pictures from the first flight and few shots of the engine, panel, and interior. Below, I've listed the system highlights. > > Build Hours: 2457 Hours > Build Time: 23 Months > Kit: Van's RV-8 QB > Engine: Lycoming IO-390 210hp > Ignition: Slick Mags w/ Slick-Start Module > Exhaust: Vetterman IO-390 4-into-4 System (Sounds Great!) > Prop: Hartzell 72" Constant Speed > Governor: PCU5000 > Alternator Primary: 60a Plain Power Belt Drive > Alternator Secondary: 20a B&C Direct Drive w/ B&C External Regulator > Steam Gauges: NONE! > Flight Instruments: Triple 6.5" GRT HX / Dual GRT AHRSs / Dual Magnetometers > Realtime Weather: XM Module For GRT HX& XM Module For Kenwood DNX-8120 > Autopilot: TruTrak Digiflight II VSGV Two Axis w/ Auto Trim Module > Fuel Flow: Matronics FuelChec DX > GPS: Dual GRT Modules (Garmin engine) > Radio: Garmin SL-30 > Transponder: Garmin GTX-327 > Electrical System: Vertical Power VP-200 > Entertainment: Kenwood DNX-8120 with 7" LCD / Psgr 7" Remote LCD > XM Radio / DVD / 64GB MP3 / HD AM-FM / XM Weather / > Full Bluetooth integration with Blackberry (make > and receive calls through headsets) > Intercom: PS3000 Stereo > Headphones: Bose Aviation Headset X > Interior: Classic Aero - All Leather over All Comferfoam > Carpet: Custom design - Cut& Sewn by Classic Aero > Oxygen System: Mountain High O2D2 w/ Electronic Tank Valve& PSI > Seat Belts: Hooker 5-Point Harness > > > Matt Dralle > RV-8 #82880 N998RV > http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's RV-8 Construction Blog > http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel > Status: Test Flight >


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    Time: 05:46:11 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: Door/Baggage Locks
    From: Richard Martin <martinaerodrome@gmail.com>
    Mike, I own a hardware store with a resident locksmith and a laarge inventory of "Cam Locks" also known as vending machine locks. I would suggest however that you go to a local locksmith to buy them because the lock cams may need adjustment etc to suit your particular installation, also, he will be able to set up all three locks with the same key eliminating the nusiance of careing 3 different keys. If you need more info, call me @ 920 619 6968. Good Luck Dick Martin RV8 N233M the fast one On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 6:35 PM, Michael Schipper <mike@learningplanet.com>wrote: > > > > Hello all, > > I'm wondering if anyone has solved this problem: I am trying to find three > door locks, one for the baggage door and one each for the main doors. Spruce > sells a set of two, but I'm not sure if these can be re-keyed. I'd like for > all three locks to use the same key if possible. > > By the way, my ignition will not have a key as it uses the Vertical Power > system. > > Any help would be appreciated. > > Mike Schipper > #40576 - finishing - www.rvten.com > >


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    Time: 07:00:17 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: Door/Baggage Locks
    From: Michael Schipper <mike@learningplanet.com>
    Thanks to Dick and everyone else who responded. So "Cam Lock" is the official name for these things, huh? Now that I know what they are called I did a search on McMaster-Carr and found a nice selection. They can be ordered with the same key number. http://www.mcmaster.com/#cam-locks/ Regards, Mike Schipper #40576 - finishing - www.rvten.com On May 6, 2010, at 7:45 AM, Richard Martin wrote: > Mike, > I own a hardware store with a resident locksmith and a laarge inventory of "Cam Locks" also known as vending machine locks. I would suggest however that you go to a local locksmith to buy them because the lock cams may need adjustment etc to suit your particular installation, also, he will be able to set up all three locks with the same key eliminating the nusiance of careing 3 different keys. If you need more info, call me @ 920 619 6968. > Good Luck > Dick Martin > RV8 N233M > the fast one


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    Time: 07:54:01 AM PST US
    From: Don McDonald <building_partner@yahoo.com>
    Subject: Re: Door/Baggage Locks
    Ron, a friend of mine is a 182 owner, and took my key and went over to the local FBO and bought several blanks directly from them ... apparently, they 're the same as the Cessna keys. Don --- On Wed, 5/5/10, McGann, Ron <Ron.McGann@ausawd.com> wrote: From: McGann, Ron <Ron.McGann@ausawd.com> Subject: RE: RV10-List: Re: Door/Baggage Locks Just a bit of a heads up for those not based in the US of A, I ordered the 2 lock system from Spruce, but only received one key.- When I tried to ha ve a duplicate cut here in Oz, I could not find a locksmith that had key bl anks that matched the US style.- So I still only have one key (that I am VERY careful with) until I find a local distributor for cam locks of the ap propriate size. Cheers Ron VH-XRM flying in Oz Do not archive -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@m atronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim Berry Sent: Thursday, 6 May 2010 12:54 PM Subject: RV10-List: Re: Door/Baggage Locks If you are using a keyed ignition switch, you can special order from ACS a switch and three door/baggage locks all keyed alike. A little more expensiv e to special order, but I really like having only one key for everything. Jim Berry 40482 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296898#296898 le, List Admin. =0A=0A=0A


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    Time: 08:20:07 AM PST US
    From: "RV Builder (Michael Sausen)" <rvbuilder@sausen.net>
    Subject: Door/Baggage Locks
    I got mine from Lowes or Home depot, don't remember which. Just match the numbers on the package for keyed alike. I think I spent less than $20 for all three. Michael -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michael Schipper Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 7:35 PM Subject: RV10-List: Door/Baggage Locks Hello all, I'm wondering if anyone has solved this problem: I am trying to find three door locks, one for the baggage door and one each for the main doors. Spruce sells a set of two, but I'm not sure if these can be re-keyed. I'd like for all three locks to use the same key if possible. By the way, my ignition will not have a key as it uses the Vertical Power system. Any help would be appreciated. Mike Schipper #40576 - finishing - www.rvten.com


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    Time: 09:08:44 AM PST US
    From: John Gonzalez <indigoonlatigo@msn.com>
    Subject: OT You think you are having a bad day?
    This is great=2C makes me think I am listening to the Car Talk guys on NPR radio. > Subject: RV10-List: OT You think you are having a bad day? > From: jimberry@qwest.net > Date: Wed=2C 5 May 2010 10:10:09 -0700 > To: rv10-list@matronics.com > > > Do not archive. > > Jim Berry > 40482 > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296847#296847 > > > > > Attachments: > > http://forums.matronics.com//files/jfkground_877.mp3 > > > > =========== =========== =========== =========== > > >


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    Time: 09:31:38 AM PST US
    From: Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com>
    Subject: Re: Vertical Power VP-200
    At 05:38 AM 5/6/2010 Thursday, you wrote: > >And looks like VP-200 should be on the list below as the main bus. :) I am planning on one when I get to the panel. I'd be curious as to your opinions both on the install and first flight of the VP-200. > >-Sean #40303 > >On 5/5/10 8:27 PM, Matt Dralle wrote: >> >>Electrical System: Vertical Power VP-200 I would highly recommend the VP-200. Installation is very nice as the big red box has all of the wires for each circuit. You simply program each wire for the type of device and expected load. The device is named accordingly, for example "Strobes", and shows up on the main LCD display. Operationally, each mode of flight, for example "Taxi, Run Up, Takeoff, Cruse, Landing, etc.) is programmed into the VP-200. You specify which devices you want on and off during each mode of flight. The VP-200 can automatically detect each mode of flight and will automatically switch on/off the devices for the given mode of flight as you have preprogrammed them. You can at anytime manually override the automatic setting of a given circuit if necessary. Basically, you turn the VP-200 on, and fly the plane. All of your electrical needs are handled automatically. Factory support has be excellent. I wouldn't build another airplane without a Vertical Power electrical system. Matt Dralle RV-8 #82880 N998RV http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's RV-8 Construction Log http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel Status: Phase 1 Test Flying


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    Time: 09:57:59 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: Door/Baggage Locks
    From: "Jim Berry" <jimberry@qwest.net>
    Also be aware that some cam locks are longer than those sold by Van's or ACS, and will not fit within the depth of the baggage door. Jim Berry 40482 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296941#296941


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    Time: 10:41:26 AM PST US
    From: Bill Mauledriver Watson <MauleDriver@nc.rr.com>
    Subject: Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos!
    WOW! REALLY NICE Bill "served by the list" Watson


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    Time: 10:52:05 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: Vertical Power VP-200
    From: Jesse Saint <jesse@saintaviation.com>
    I agree completely! Jesse Saint Saint Aviation, Inc. jesse@saintaviation.com Cell: 352-427-0285 Fax: 815-377-3694 On May 6, 2010, at 12:29 PM, Matt Dralle wrote: > At 05:38 AM 5/6/2010 Thursday, you wrote: >> >> And looks like VP-200 should be on the list below as the main bus. :) I am planning on one when I get to the panel. I'd be curious as to your opinions both on the install and first flight of the VP-200. >> >> -Sean #40303 >> >> On 5/5/10 8:27 PM, Matt Dralle wrote: >>> >>> Electrical System: Vertical Power VP-200 > > > I would highly recommend the VP-200. Installation is very nice as the big red box has all of the wires for each circuit. You simply program each wire for the type of device and expected load. The device is named accordingly, for example "Strobes", and shows up on the main LCD display. > > Operationally, each mode of flight, for example "Taxi, Run Up, Takeoff, Cruse, Landing, etc.) is programmed into the VP-200. You specify which devices you want on and off during each mode of flight. The VP-200 can automatically detect each mode of flight and will automatically switch on/off the devices for the given mode of flight as you have preprogrammed them. You can at anytime manually override the automatic setting of a given circuit if necessary. > > Basically, you turn the VP-200 on, and fly the plane. All of your electrical needs are handled automatically. > > Factory support has be excellent. > > I wouldn't build another airplane without a Vertical Power electrical system. > > > Matt Dralle > RV-8 #82880 N998RV > http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's RV-8 Construction Log > http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel > Status: Phase 1 Test Flying > <2010.01.07 - RV-8 - Front Baggage Area Complete (1).jpg><2009.08.22 - RV-8 - Primary Alternator Installation & Wiring (12).jpg>


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    Time: 10:57:52 AM PST US
    From: Sean Stephens <sean@stephensville.com>
    Subject: Re: Vertical Power VP-200
    Sorry, missed it in the list originally. Very nice. I am looking forward to getting there. -Sean #40303 do not archive On 5/6/10 11:29 AM, Matt Dralle wrote: > At 05:38 AM 5/6/2010 Thursday, you wrote: > >> --> RV10-List message posted by: Sean Stephens<sean@stephensville.com> >> >> And looks like VP-200 should be on the list below as the main bus. :) I am planning on one when I get to the panel. I'd be curious as to your opinions both on the install and first flight of the VP-200. >> >> -Sean #40303 >> >> On 5/5/10 8:27 PM, Matt Dralle wrote: >> >>> Electrical System: Vertical Power VP-200 >>> > > I would highly recommend the VP-200. Installation is very nice as the big red box has all of the wires for each circuit. You simply program each wire for the type of device and expected load. The device is named accordingly, for example "Strobes", and shows up on the main LCD display. > > Operationally, each mode of flight, for example "Taxi, Run Up, Takeoff, Cruse, Landing, etc.) is programmed into the VP-200. You specify which devices you want on and off during each mode of flight. The VP-200 can automatically detect each mode of flight and will automatically switch on/off the devices for the given mode of flight as you have preprogrammed them. You can at anytime manually override the automatic setting of a given circuit if necessary. > > Basically, you turn the VP-200 on, and fly the plane. All of your electrical needs are handled automatically. > > Factory support has be excellent. > > I wouldn't build another airplane without a Vertical Power electrical system. > > > Matt Dralle > RV-8 #82880 N998RV > http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's RV-8 Construction Log > http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel > Status: Phase 1 Test Flying >


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    Time: 11:06:26 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos!
    From: Jesse Saint <jesse@saintaviation.com>
    Did I see that right? 3 EFIS screens, a VP-200, and a single COM radio? Jesse Saint Saint Aviation, Inc. jesse@saintaviation.com Cell: 352-427-0285 Fax: 815-377-3694 On May 5, 2010, at 9:27 PM, Matt Dralle wrote: > > Dear Listers, > > Monday May 2 2010 at 1:15pm, RV-8 #82880 N998RV took to the air for the first time! The first flight was about 30 minutes and all systems worked as expected. The only post-flight adjustments necessary were an increase in the amount of available Up trim, and a decrease in the upper RPM limit on the Hartzell prop. After a smooth takeoff, I climbed out and circled the airport at about three to four thousand feet for a couple of circuits then came around and landed making a nice three-point landing with no bounce. The plane handled excellent and the power from the IO-390 and the Hartzell can only be experienced to be believed! What a great combination! > > I want to thank Van's for designing such a great aircraft and for producing such an outstanding kit. I would also like to thank all my List friends for their help and assistance during the project. And of course, a special thanks to all of my personal friends that have come over and lent at hand during the construction - I own you guys a ride and a $100 hamburger when I get the Phase 1 time flown off! > > Probably in the Fall or Winter some time, plan to take it in for painting. I'm planning on a Candy Apply Red with some very understated and elegant golden trim with a nice clear coat. > > For all those that are still building - keep at it! The end result is 100% worth the time and effort you put into the project. That first flight will be the experience of a lifetime and something you won't soon forget! > > Attached are some pictures from the first flight and few shots of the engine, panel, and interior. Below, I've listed the system highlights. > > Build Hours: 2457 Hours > Build Time: 23 Months > Kit: Van's RV-8 QB > Engine: Lycoming IO-390 210hp > Ignition: Slick Mags w/ Slick-Start Module > Exhaust: Vetterman IO-390 4-into-4 System (Sounds Great!) > Prop: Hartzell 72" Constant Speed > Governor: PCU5000 > Alternator Primary: 60a Plain Power Belt Drive > Alternator Secondary: 20a B&C Direct Drive w/ B&C External Regulator > Steam Gauges: NONE! > Flight Instruments: Triple 6.5" GRT HX / Dual GRT AHRSs / Dual Magnetometers > Realtime Weather: XM Module For GRT HX & XM Module For Kenwood DNX-8120 > Autopilot: TruTrak Digiflight II VSGV Two Axis w/ Auto Trim Module > Fuel Flow: Matronics FuelChec DX > GPS: Dual GRT Modules (Garmin engine) > Radio: Garmin SL-30 > Transponder: Garmin GTX-327 > Electrical System: Vertical Power VP-200 > Entertainment: Kenwood DNX-8120 with 7" LCD / Psgr 7" Remote LCD > XM Radio / DVD / 64GB MP3 / HD AM-FM / XM Weather / > Full Bluetooth integration with Blackberry (make > and receive calls through headsets) > Intercom: PS3000 Stereo > Headphones: Bose Aviation Headset X > Interior: Classic Aero - All Leather over All Comferfoam > Carpet: Custom design - Cut & Sewn by Classic Aero > Oxygen System: Mountain High O2D2 w/ Electronic Tank Valve & PSI > Seat Belts: Hooker 5-Point Harness > > > Matt Dralle > RV-8 #82880 N998RV > http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's RV-8 Construction Blog > http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel > Status: Test Flight > <2010.05.02 - RV-8 - N998RV Test Flight (1).jpg><2010.05.02 - RV-8 - N998RV Test Flight (2).jpg><2010.05.02 - RV-8 - N998RV Test Flight (3).jpg><2010.05.02 - RV-8 - N998RV Test Flight (4).jpg><2010.05.02 - RV-8 - N998RV Test Flight (5).jpg><2010.05.02 - RV-8 - N998RV Test Flight (6).jpg><2010.05.02 - RV-8 - N998RV Test Flight (7).jpg><2010.05.02 - RV-8 - N998RV Test Flight (8).jpg><2010.05.02 - RV-8 - N998RV Test Flight (9).jpg><2010.05.02 - RV-8 - N998RV Test Flight (10).jpg><2010.05.02 - RV-8 - N998RV Test Flight (11).jpg><2010.05.02 - RV-8 - N998RV Test Flight (12).jpg><2009.11.12 - RV-8 - Engine Baffling Powercoated And Completed (13).jpg><2009.11.12 - RV-8 - Engine Baffling Powercoated And Completed (10).jpg><2009.08.12 - RV-8 - Leather Upholstery Arrives (7).jpg><2009.08.12 - RV-8 - Leather Upholstery Arrives (9).jpg><2010.01.14 - RV-8 - Final Instrument Panel Installation (1).jpg><2010.01.14 - RV-8 - Final Instrument Panel Installation (2).jpg><2010.01.14 - RV-8 - Final Instrument Panel Installation (3).jpg><2010.01.14 - RV-8 - Final Instrument Panel Installation (6).jpg><2010.01.18 - RV-8 - Canopy Frame Installation Complete (5).jpg><2010.01.20 - RV-8 - Sliding Canopy Installation Complete (10).jpg><2010.01.20 - RV-8 - Sliding Canopy Installation Complete (7).jpg><2010.02.27 - RV-8 - Spark Plug & Ignition Harness Installation (18).jpg>


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    Time: 11:17:42 AM PST US
    From: Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com>
    Subject: Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos!
    Real men don't need a radio to fly! An spare EFIS, on the other hand, maybe... Do you see a place for another COM on my panel? :-) Matt At 11:04 AM 5/6/2010 Thursday, you wrote: > >Did I see that right? 3 EFIS screens, a VP-200, and a single COM radio? > >Jesse Saint >Saint Aviation, Inc. >jesse@saintaviation.com >Cell: 352-427-0285 >Fax: 815-377-3694 > Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft


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    Time: 11:45:41 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos!
    From: Jesse Saint <jesse@saintaviation.com>
    Certainly not with all 5 of those screens. I guess I'm just not a real man. I assume, then, that this is simply for VFR flying and not expected to be used for any IFR or night? do not archive Jesse Saint Saint Aviation, Inc. jesse@saintaviation.com Cell: 352-427-0285 Fax: 815-377-3694 On May 6, 2010, at 2:16 PM, Matt Dralle wrote: > > Real men don't need a radio to fly! An spare EFIS, on the other hand, maybe... > > Do you see a place for another COM on my panel? > > :-) > > Matt > > > At 11:04 AM 5/6/2010 Thursday, you wrote: >> >> Did I see that right? 3 EFIS screens, a VP-200, and a single COM radio? >> >> Jesse Saint >> Saint Aviation, Inc. >> jesse@saintaviation.com >> Cell: 352-427-0285 >> Fax: 815-377-3694 >> > > > > Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 > 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email > http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft > > > > > >


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    Time: 04:15:59 PM PST US
    From: Jesse Saint <jesse@saintaviation.com>
    Subject: RV-10 Fly-In (sort of)
    For those in this area or who like to travel, we are having an RV-10 get-together on Monday, May 10th at X35. We're going to be BBQing and talking -10's. If any of ya'll can make it, please let me know off-list so we can plan for that. do not archive Jesse Saint Saint Aviation, Inc. jesse@saintaviation.com Cell: 352-427-0285 Fax: 815-377-3694


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    Time: 05:01:19 PM PST US
    From: "Marcus Cooper" <coop85@verizon.net>
    Subject: Re: Door/Baggage Locks
    Ron, Same situation here in the US regarding the key blanks. However you can order a blank from Spruce. I suspect any key maker could cut the blank, the trick is just getting the blank. Marcus -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of McGann, Ron Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 1:44 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Re: Door/Baggage Locks Just a bit of a heads up for those not based in the US of A, I ordered the 2 lock system from Spruce, but only received one key. When I tried to have a duplicate cut here in Oz, I could not find a locksmith that had key blanks that matched the US style. So I still only have one key (that I am VERY careful with) until I find a local distributor for cam locks of the appropriate size. Cheers Ron VH-XRM flying in Oz Do not archive -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim Berry Sent: Thursday, 6 May 2010 12:54 PM Subject: RV10-List: Re: Door/Baggage Locks If you are using a keyed ignition switch, you can special order from ACS a switch and three door/baggage locks all keyed alike. A little more expensive to special order, but I really like having only one key for everything. Jim Berry 40482 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296898#296898


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    Time: 06:48:06 PM PST US
    From: "McGann, Ron" <Ron.McGann@ausawd.com>
    Subject: Re: Door/Baggage Locks
    Thanks Marcus, I did not realise that you had the same problem over there. I responded to a few guys off list that I was about to head to the States on business and would get some keys cut whilst there. But given this new intel, I will order some blanks from Spruce. 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 Marcus Cooper Sent: Friday, 7 May 2010 9:58 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Re: Door/Baggage Locks Ron, Same situation here in the US regarding the key blanks. However you can order a blank from Spruce. I suspect any key maker could cut the blank, the trick is just getting the blank. Marcus -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of McGann, Ron Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 1:44 AM Subject: RE: RV10-List: Re: Door/Baggage Locks Just a bit of a heads up for those not based in the US of A, I ordered the 2 lock system from Spruce, but only received one key. When I tried to have a duplicate cut here in Oz, I could not find a locksmith that had key blanks that matched the US style. So I still only have one key (that I am VERY careful with) until I find a local distributor for cam locks of the appropriate size. Cheers Ron VH-XRM flying in Oz Do not archive -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim Berry Sent: Thursday, 6 May 2010 12:54 PM Subject: RV10-List: Re: Door/Baggage Locks If you are using a keyed ignition switch, you can special order from ACS a switch and three door/baggage locks all keyed alike. A little more expensive to special order, but I really like having only one key for everything. Jim Berry 40482 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296898#296898


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    Time: 07:22:25 PM PST US
    From: Doug Morrison <rv8a.doug@net-lynx.com>
    Subject: Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos!
    Matt, Congratulations on your first flight. The plane looks great and your have done an incredible job of detailing the construction process. I'm sure it will be a great asset for other -8 builders, like myself. Per Jesse's comment, the only thing that you may find desirable in the future is a second COM radio. Not from a reliability standpoint but it terms of situational awareness. I am currently flying a -4 with a very basic VFR panel (496, 1 COM, steam gauges, wing leveler) and the only thing I really feel is missing is another radio. There are so many times that I wish I could be monitoring another frequency (or contacting FSS) while dealing with ATC. Its a constant issue and adding another radio & simple audio panel is at the top of my to do list. Again, great job on the -8. Doug Morrison RV-4 N818WW RV-8 N666NJ (Panel / FWF) Matt Dralle wrote: > > Real men don't need a radio to fly! An spare EFIS, on the other hand, maybe... > > Do you see a place for another COM on my panel? > > :-) > > Matt > > > At 11:04 AM 5/6/2010 Thursday, you wrote: > >> >> Did I see that right? 3 EFIS screens, a VP-200, and a single COM radio? >> >> Jesse Saint >> Saint Aviation, Inc. >> jesse@saintaviation.com >> Cell: 352-427-0285 >> Fax: 815-377-3694 >> >> > > > Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 > 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email > http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft > > >


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    Time: 07:54:12 PM PST US
    From: "Peter James" <RVPilot@mchsi.com>
    Subject: Gear Leg Fairing Tip
    To my RV-Ten'r Colleagues - I tend to stress about things that are not as complicated as they seem. In this case, how to simplify the alignment of the gear leg fairings? Per Van's plans, you need to create center lines, artificial center lines, Points, A, B, and X. Huh? What? This looks tough. Well it's not if you are willing to spend $30 on something you can leave in your shop and use another day. Here is what I did. 1. Drop a plumb bob from the front and rear of the plane, per plans, and snap a center line. 2. From that center line, use a tape measure to measure out 27" from that center line on both sides at the front and at the rear of the plane. (Note: 27" was a perfect measurement for me!) 3. Snap a chalk line, per plans on both sides. 4. Here's the expensive part - Buy a laser like the one pictured for less than $30 - mine came from Home Depot. 5. Place the Laser at the front of the chalk line. Turn it on- Level the laser per the bubble guides on the laser itself.- and voila!!! A laser mark on the step, and the gear leg fairing IN THE RIGHT PLANE, PERFECTLY VERTICAL, and PERFECTLY PARALLEL to the center line. No plumb-bobbing from the step or fairing required! 6. Stretch the strings - per plans off the bottom of the step where the laser light hits, around the gear leg fairing, where the laser light hits. Hold the string in place with small strips of electrical tape in a cross fashion per pictures attached. 7. Measure up from the floor to both points of light. If the height does not match, adjust the laser left and right of the displaced center line of the chalk line. Keep in mind the step itself is level to the floor, so moving left and right of the chalk line moves the distance to the floor up and down as you move across the leg fairing. It's easy to see if you are parallel to the line, as you can measure to and from the chalk line to the laser line. If none of this makes sense, it will be readily apparent once you set it all up. 8. I got a fabulous/near perfect result, with very little effort in just a couple of minutes. 27" off centerline was exactly what I needed. 9. The attached pictures have a stool at the end of the chalk line in order to show where the light is lined up. All you have to do is put a small object on the chalk line to make it more readily visible when making the initial laser alignment. 10. Note that I drilled holes and cleco'd the fairing onto the wheel pant. I colored a black sharpie dot on the cleco holes prior to laying up the wet glass layers. The black dots make it simple to find the cleco holes through the wet layers. Once the wet layers are on, use a very sharp pick or awl to separate the weave BEFORE you try and put the cleco in, otherwise, the cleco will grab a fiber and pull bubbles into the layup. I placed wax paper down between the pant and between the rear of the fairing. Worked great! 11. I shot the pictures in a darkened shop so the results would be more apparent in the pictures. The laser works fine in a normally lit shop. 12. ..and no, when the police came slowly driving by, I had NOT been shining the laser at airplanes..only the neighbors house a block away! Hope this helps! Pete James


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    Time: 07:54:15 PM PST US
    From: "Rene" <rene@felker.com>
    Subject: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos!
    Well, at least the SL-30 allows you to monitor two frequencies at once. The frequency in the active window has priority, but you can monitor the freq in the standby window at the same time. I use that feature all the time after I land at Ogden. A lot of time only one controller is working and after landing they give you taxi directions and request you monitor ground....all the real action is happening on the tower frequency...... Rene' 801-721-6080 -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Doug Morrison Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 8:21 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! Matt, Congratulations on your first flight. The plane looks great and your have done an incredible job of detailing the construction process. I'm sure it will be a great asset for other -8 builders, like myself. Per Jesse's comment, the only thing that you may find desirable in the future is a second COM radio. Not from a reliability standpoint but it terms of situational awareness. I am currently flying a -4 with a very basic VFR panel (496, 1 COM, steam gauges, wing leveler) and the only thing I really feel is missing is another radio. There are so many times that I wish I could be monitoring another frequency (or contacting FSS) while dealing with ATC. Its a constant issue and adding another radio & simple audio panel is at the top of my to do list. Again, great job on the -8. Doug Morrison RV-4 N818WW RV-8 N666NJ (Panel / FWF) Matt Dralle wrote: > > Real men don't need a radio to fly! An spare EFIS, on the other hand, maybe... > > Do you see a place for another COM on my panel? > > :-) > > Matt > > > At 11:04 AM 5/6/2010 Thursday, you wrote: > >> >> Did I see that right? 3 EFIS screens, a VP-200, and a single COM radio? >> >> Jesse Saint >> Saint Aviation, Inc. >> jesse@saintaviation.com >> Cell: 352-427-0285 >> Fax: 815-377-3694 >> >> > > > Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 > 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email > http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft > > >


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    Time: 08:07:56 PM PST US
    From: Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com>
    Subject: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos!
    How do you configure the SL-30 to monitor on the standby frequency? Matt At 07:53 PM 5/6/2010 Thursday, you wrote: > >Well, at least the SL-30 allows you to monitor two frequencies at once. The >frequency in the active window has priority, but you can monitor the freq in >the standby window at the same time. I use that feature all the time after >I land at Ogden. A lot of time only one controller is working and after >landing they give you taxi directions and request you monitor ground....all >the real action is happening on the tower frequency...... > >Rene' >801-721-6080 > > >-----Original Message----- >From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com >[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Doug Morrison >Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 8:21 PM >To: rv10-list@matronics.com >Subject: Re: RV10-List: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! > > >Matt, > >Congratulations on your first flight. The plane looks great and your >have done an incredible job of detailing the construction process. I'm >sure it will be a great asset for other -8 builders, like myself. > >Per Jesse's comment, the only thing that you may find desirable in the >future is a second COM radio. Not from a reliability standpoint but it >terms of situational awareness. I am currently flying a -4 with a very >basic VFR panel (496, 1 COM, steam gauges, wing leveler) and the only >thing I really feel is missing is another radio. There are so many times >that I wish I could be monitoring another frequency (or contacting FSS) >while dealing with ATC. Its a constant issue and adding another radio & >simple audio panel is at the top of my to do list. > >Again, great job on the -8. > >Doug Morrison >RV-4 N818WW >RV-8 N666NJ (Panel / FWF) > > >Matt Dralle wrote: >> >> Real men don't need a radio to fly! An spare EFIS, on the other hand, >maybe... >> >> Do you see a place for another COM on my panel? >> >> :-) >> >> Matt >> >> >> At 11:04 AM 5/6/2010 Thursday, you wrote: >> >>> >>> Did I see that right? 3 EFIS screens, a VP-200, and a single COM radio? >>> >>> Jesse Saint >>> Saint Aviation, Inc. >>> jesse@saintaviation.com >>> Cell: 352-427-0285 >>> Fax: 815-377-3694 >>> >>> >> >> >> >> Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 >> 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email >> http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft


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    Time: 08:29:26 PM PST US
    From: "Rene" <rene@felker.com>
    Subject: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos!
    You just press the com button while it is in comm mod and the "S" changes to an "M". Rene' 801-721-6080 -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Matt Dralle Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 9:05 PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! How do you configure the SL-30 to monitor on the standby frequency? Matt At 07:53 PM 5/6/2010 Thursday, you wrote: > >Well, at least the SL-30 allows you to monitor two frequencies at once. The >frequency in the active window has priority, but you can monitor the freq in >the standby window at the same time. I use that feature all the time after >I land at Ogden. A lot of time only one controller is working and after >landing they give you taxi directions and request you monitor ground....all >the real action is happening on the tower frequency...... > >Rene' >801-721-6080 > > >-----Original Message----- >From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com >[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Doug Morrison >Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 8:21 PM >To: rv10-list@matronics.com >Subject: Re: RV10-List: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! > > >Matt, > >Congratulations on your first flight. The plane looks great and your >have done an incredible job of detailing the construction process. I'm >sure it will be a great asset for other -8 builders, like myself. > >Per Jesse's comment, the only thing that you may find desirable in the >future is a second COM radio. Not from a reliability standpoint but it >terms of situational awareness. I am currently flying a -4 with a very >basic VFR panel (496, 1 COM, steam gauges, wing leveler) and the only >thing I really feel is missing is another radio. There are so many times >that I wish I could be monitoring another frequency (or contacting FSS) >while dealing with ATC. Its a constant issue and adding another radio & >simple audio panel is at the top of my to do list. > >Again, great job on the -8. > >Doug Morrison >RV-4 N818WW >RV-8 N666NJ (Panel / FWF) > > >Matt Dralle wrote: >> >> Real men don't need a radio to fly! An spare EFIS, on the other hand, >maybe... >> >> Do you see a place for another COM on my panel? >> >> :-) >> >> Matt >> >> >> At 11:04 AM 5/6/2010 Thursday, you wrote: >> >>> >>> Did I see that right? 3 EFIS screens, a VP-200, and a single COM radio? >>> >>> Jesse Saint >>> Saint Aviation, Inc. >>> jesse@saintaviation.com >>> Cell: 352-427-0285 >>> Fax: 815-377-3694 >>> >>> >> >> >> >> Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 >> 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email >> http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft


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    Time: 08:35:01 PM PST US
    From: "Rene" <rene@felker.com>
    Subject: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos!
    http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/SL30Nav_Comm_UserGuide.pdf See page 9. I have never tried it with the nav feq..... There are a lot of features in the SL30 that I have not explored......it is a great radio. Rene' 801-721-6080 -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Matt Dralle Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 9:05 PM Subject: RE: RV10-List: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! How do you configure the SL-30 to monitor on the standby frequency? Matt At 07:53 PM 5/6/2010 Thursday, you wrote: > >Well, at least the SL-30 allows you to monitor two frequencies at once. The >frequency in the active window has priority, but you can monitor the freq in >the standby window at the same time. I use that feature all the time after >I land at Ogden. A lot of time only one controller is working and after >landing they give you taxi directions and request you monitor ground....all >the real action is happening on the tower frequency...... > >Rene' >801-721-6080 > > >-----Original Message----- >From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com >[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Doug Morrison >Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 8:21 PM >To: rv10-list@matronics.com >Subject: Re: RV10-List: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! > > >Matt, > >Congratulations on your first flight. The plane looks great and your >have done an incredible job of detailing the construction process. I'm >sure it will be a great asset for other -8 builders, like myself. > >Per Jesse's comment, the only thing that you may find desirable in the >future is a second COM radio. Not from a reliability standpoint but it >terms of situational awareness. I am currently flying a -4 with a very >basic VFR panel (496, 1 COM, steam gauges, wing leveler) and the only >thing I really feel is missing is another radio. There are so many times >that I wish I could be monitoring another frequency (or contacting FSS) >while dealing with ATC. Its a constant issue and adding another radio & >simple audio panel is at the top of my to do list. > >Again, great job on the -8. > >Doug Morrison >RV-4 N818WW >RV-8 N666NJ (Panel / FWF) > > >Matt Dralle wrote: >> >> Real men don't need a radio to fly! An spare EFIS, on the other hand, >maybe... >> >> Do you see a place for another COM on my panel? >> >> :-) >> >> Matt >> >> >> At 11:04 AM 5/6/2010 Thursday, you wrote: >> >>> >>> Did I see that right? 3 EFIS screens, a VP-200, and a single COM radio? >>> >>> Jesse Saint >>> Saint Aviation, Inc. >>> jesse@saintaviation.com >>> Cell: 352-427-0285 >>> Fax: 815-377-3694 >>> >>> >> >> >> >> Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 >> 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email >> http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft


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    Time: 09:27:29 PM PST US
    From: Tim Olson <Tim@MyRV10.com>
    Subject: Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos!
    It works with the Nav too. That gives my Cheltons both needles to display...one standby, one active, but if you're in monitoring, both needles show up. Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD do not archive Rene wrote: > > http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/SL30Nav_Comm_UserGuide.pdf > > See page 9. > > I have never tried it with the nav feq..... > > There are a lot of features in the SL30 that I have not explored......it is > a great radio. > > Rene' > 801-721-6080 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Matt Dralle > Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 9:05 PM > To: rv10-list@matronics.com > Subject: RE: RV10-List: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! > > > How do you configure the SL-30 to monitor on the standby frequency? > > Matt > > > At 07:53 PM 5/6/2010 Thursday, you wrote: >> >> Well, at least the SL-30 allows you to monitor two frequencies at once. > The >> frequency in the active window has priority, but you can monitor the freq > in >> the standby window at the same time. I use that feature all the time after >> I land at Ogden. A lot of time only one controller is working and after >> landing they give you taxi directions and request you monitor ground....all >> the real action is happening on the tower frequency...... >> >> Rene' >> 801-721-6080 >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com >> [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Doug Morrison >> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 8:21 PM >> To: rv10-list@matronics.com >> Subject: Re: RV10-List: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos! >> >> >> Matt, >> >> Congratulations on your first flight. The plane looks great and your >> have done an incredible job of detailing the construction process. I'm >> sure it will be a great asset for other -8 builders, like myself. >> >> Per Jesse's comment, the only thing that you may find desirable in the >> future is a second COM radio. Not from a reliability standpoint but it >> terms of situational awareness. I am currently flying a -4 with a very >> basic VFR panel (496, 1 COM, steam gauges, wing leveler) and the only >> thing I really feel is missing is another radio. There are so many times >> that I wish I could be monitoring another frequency (or contacting FSS) >> while dealing with ATC. Its a constant issue and adding another radio & >> simple audio panel is at the top of my to do list. >> >> Again, great job on the -8. >> >> Doug Morrison >> RV-4 N818WW >> RV-8 N666NJ (Panel / FWF) >> >> >> >> Matt Dralle wrote: >>> >>> Real men don't need a radio to fly! An spare EFIS, on the other hand, >> maybe... >>> Do you see a place for another COM on my panel? >>> >>> :-) >>> >>> Matt >>> >>> >>> At 11:04 AM 5/6/2010 Thursday, you wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Did I see that right? 3 EFIS screens, a VP-200, and a single COM radio? >>>> >>>> Jesse Saint >>>> Saint Aviation, Inc. >>>> jesse@saintaviation.com >>>> Cell: 352-427-0285 >>>> Fax: 815-377-3694 >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 >>> 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email >>> http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 > 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email > http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft > > > > > > > > > >


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    Time: 10:29:53 PM PST US
    From: Dave Saylor <dave.saylor.aircrafters@gmail.com>
    Subject: Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos!
    Hmm...does anyone know if a D10A shows the standby needle too? I know it shows a bearing to station and course, but two course needles would be nice. Tim, how does Chelton differentiate between the active needle and the standby? I mean, how do you tell them apart? Just curious. Dave Saylor AirCrafters LLC 140 Aviation Way Watsonville, CA 95076 831-722-9141 Shop 831-750-0284 Cell On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 9:25 PM, Tim Olson <Tim@myrv10.com> wrote: > > It works with the Nav too. That gives my Cheltons > both needles to display...one standby, one active, but > if you're in monitoring, both needles show up. > > Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD > do not archive > > > Rene wrote: > >> >> http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/SL30Nav_Comm_UserGuide.pdf >> >> See page 9. >> I have never tried it with the nav feq..... >> >> There are a lot of features in the SL30 that I have not explored......it >> is >> a great radio. >> >> Rene' >> 801-721-6080 >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com >> [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Matt Dralle >> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 9:05 PM >> To: rv10-list@matronics.com >> Subject: RE: RV10-List: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And >> Photos! >> >> >> How do you configure the SL-30 to monitor on the standby frequency? >> >> Matt >> >> >> At 07:53 PM 5/6/2010 Thursday, you wrote: >> >>> >>> Well, at least the SL-30 allows you to monitor two frequencies at once. >>> >> The >> >>> frequency in the active window has priority, but you can monitor the freq >>> >> in >> >>> the standby window at the same time. I use that feature all the time >>> after >>> I land at Ogden. A lot of time only one controller is working and after >>> landing they give you taxi directions and request you monitor >>> ground....all >>> the real action is happening on the tower frequency...... >>> >>> Rene' >>> 801-721-6080 >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com >>> [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Doug Morrison >>> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 8:21 PM >>> To: rv10-list@matronics.com >>> Subject: Re: RV10-List: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And >>> Photos! >>> >>> >>> Matt, >>> >>> Congratulations on your first flight. The plane looks great and your have >>> done an incredible job of detailing the construction process. I'm sure it >>> will be a great asset for other -8 builders, like myself. >>> >>> Per Jesse's comment, the only thing that you may find desirable in the >>> future is a second COM radio. Not from a reliability standpoint but it terms >>> of situational awareness. I am currently flying a -4 with a very basic VFR >>> panel (496, 1 COM, steam gauges, wing leveler) and the only thing I really >>> feel is missing is another radio. There are so many times that I wish I >>> could be monitoring another frequency (or contacting FSS) while dealing with >>> ATC. Its a constant issue and adding another radio & simple audio panel is >>> at the top of my to do list. >>> >>> Again, great job on the -8. >>> >>> Doug Morrison >>> RV-4 N818WW >>> RV-8 N666NJ (Panel / FWF) >>> >>> >>> >>> Matt Dralle wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Real men don't need a radio to fly! An spare EFIS, on the other hand, >>>> >>> maybe... >>> >>>> Do you see a place for another COM on my panel? >>>> >>>> :-) >>>> >>>> Matt >>>> >>>> >>>> At 11:04 AM 5/6/2010 Thursday, you wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>>> Did I see that right? 3 EFIS screens, a VP-200, and a single COM >>>>> radio? >>>>> >>>>> Jesse Saint >>>>> Saint Aviation, Inc. >>>>> jesse@saintaviation.com >>>>> Cell: 352-427-0285 >>>>> Fax: 815-377-3694 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 >>>> 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email >>>> http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 >> 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email >> http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >


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    Time: 10:41:22 PM PST US
    From: Tim Olson <Tim@MyRV10.com>
    Subject: Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos!
    They're just labeled Nav1 and Nav2. The SL-30 is the ideal Nav/com for many reasons. Apollo did so many things better than Garmin. Tim On May 7, 2010, at 12:27 AM, Dave Saylor <dave.saylor.aircrafters@gmail.com > wrote: > Hmm...does anyone know if a D10A shows the standby needle too? I > know it shows a bearing to station and course, but two course > needles would be nice. > > Tim, how does Chelton differentiate between the active needle and > the standby? I mean, how do you tell them apart? Just curious. > > Dave Saylor > AirCrafters LLC > 140 Aviation Way > Watsonville, CA 95076 > 831-722-9141 Shop > 831-750-0284 Cell > > > On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 9:25 PM, Tim Olson <Tim@myrv10.com> wrote: > > It works with the Nav too. That gives my Cheltons > both needles to display...one standby, one active, but > if you're in monitoring, both needles show up. > > Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD > do not archive > > > Rene wrote: > > http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/SL30Nav_Comm_UserGuide.pdf > > See page 9. > I have never tried it with the nav feq..... > > There are a lot of features in the SL30 that I have not > explored......it is > a great radio. > > Rene' > 801-721-6080 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Matt Dralle > Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 9:05 PM > To: rv10-list@matronics.com > Subject: RE: RV10-List: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And > Photos! > > > How do you configure the SL-30 to monitor on the standby frequency? > > Matt > > > At 07:53 PM 5/6/2010 Thursday, you wrote: > > Well, at least the SL-30 allows you to monitor two frequencies at > once. > The > frequency in the active window has priority, but you can monitor the > freq > in > the standby window at the same time. I use that feature all the > time after > I land at Ogden. A lot of time only one controller is working and > after > landing they give you taxi directions and request you monitor > ground....all > the real action is happening on the tower frequency...... > > Rene' > 801-721-6080 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Doug > Morrison > Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 8:21 PM > To: rv10-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: RV10-List: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And > Photos! > > lynx.com> > > Matt, > > Congratulations on your first flight. The plane looks great and your > have done an incredible job of detailing the construction process. > I'm sure it will be a great asset for other -8 builders, like myself. > > Per Jesse's comment, the only thing that you may find desirable in > the future is a second COM radio. Not from a reliability standpoint > but it terms of situational awareness. I am currently flying a -4 > with a very basic VFR panel (496, 1 COM, steam gauges, wing leveler) > and the only thing I really feel is missing is another radio. There > are so many times that I wish I could be monitoring another > frequency (or contacting FSS) while dealing with ATC. Its a constant > issue and adding another radio & simple audio panel is at the top of > my to do list. > > Again, great job on the -8. > > Doug Morrison > RV-4 N818WW > RV-8 N666NJ (Panel / FWF) > > > Matt Dralle wrote: > > Real men don't need a radio to fly! An spare EFIS, on the other hand, > maybe... > Do you see a place for another COM on my panel? > > :-) > > Matt > > > At 11:04 AM 5/6/2010 Thursday, you wrote: > > > Did I see that right? 3 EFIS screens, a VP-200, and a single COM > radio? > > Jesse Saint > Saint Aviation, Inc. > jesse@saintaviation.com > Cell: 352-427-0285 > Fax: 815-377-3694 > > > Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 > 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email > http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft > > > Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 > 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email > http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft > > > ========== > arget="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List > ========== > http://forums.matronics.com > ========== > le, List Admin. > ="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution > ========== > >


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    Time: 10:42:08 PM PST US
    From: Kelly McMullen <kellym@aviating.com>
    Subject: Re: RV-8 N998RV First Flight - Pilot Report And Photos!
    There is no requirement for 2 com radios or 2 nav radios to fly IFR. That is reason for lost com regs for IFR. I flew for years IFR with a single com radio...about 1/2 of those with a handheld nav/com that I used more for easy check on crossing radials. Never had a com failure during IFR. The SL 30 is a great radio, being the first to use DSP to digitally manage the analog radio signals, which, by time sharing lets it monitor two freqs at once. Having two radios actually makes com failure more likely, by errors in switching audio panel and adjusting audio for both, setting frequency in correct radio. I pretty much use my com 2 in current plane to pick up ATIS and monitor other than my primary frequency. Only if have trouble on range or audio on Com 1 do I use Com 2 to do any transmitting. On 5/6/2010 11:44 AM, Jesse Saint wrote: > --> RV10-List message posted by: Jesse Saint<jesse@saintaviation.com> > > Certainly not with all 5 of those screens. I guess I'm just not a real man. I assume, then, that this is simply for VFR flying and not expected to be used for any IFR or night? > > do not archive > > Jesse Saint > Saint Aviation, Inc. > jesse@saintaviation.com > Cell: 352-427-0285 > Fax: 815-377-3694 > > On May 6, 2010, at 2:16 PM, Matt Dralle wrote: > > >> --> RV10-List message posted by: Matt Dralle<dralle@matronics.com> >> >> Real men don't need a radio to fly! An spare EFIS, on the other hand, maybe... >> >> Do you see a place for another COM on my panel? >> >> :-) >> >> Matt >> >> >> At 11:04 AM 5/6/2010 Thursday, you wrote: >> >>> --> RV10-List message posted by: Jesse Saint<jesse@saintaviation.com> >>> >>> Did I see that right? 3 EFIS screens, a VP-200, and a single COM radio? >>> >>> Jesse Saint >>> Saint Aviation, Inc. >>> jesse@saintaviation.com >>> Cell: 352-427-0285 >>> Fax: 815-377-3694 >>> >>> >> >> >> Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 >> 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email >> http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > >




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