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1. 10:28 AM - Re: NAV/COM/GS Antenna (Matt Dralle)
2. 04:27 PM - Re: Matco RV-10 Nosewheel Axle replacement write-up - A must Read (Tim Olson)
3. 06:38 PM - quadrant cable lenghts (DLM)
4. 08:02 PM - Aerosport Products Additions (Scott Schmidt)
5. 08:02 PM - Re: quadrant cable lenghts (Bob Turner)
6. 10:56 PM - Re: NAV/COM/GS Antenna (John MacCallum)
7. 11:01 PM - Re: Re: NAV/COM/GS Antenna (John MacCallum)
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| Subject: | Re: NAV/COM/GS Antenna |
>At 02:53 PM 1/26/2011 Wednesday, you wrote:
>Gday all,
>I bought a Comant CI-121 NAV/COM/GS Antenna (V dipole) to install on my VS but
I have discovered that it wont fit.
>The diameter of the mounting base is 2.5 inches and that will not fit into the
Fibreglass Fairing on top of the VS.
>Which V dipoles have other people used on their VS?
>
>Cheers
>
>John MacCallum
>Builder 41016
>
>Rydal NSW Australia
Hi John,
I realize you posted about this a few months old, but I thought I'd comment on
your VOR antenna mounting conundrum. You called out a "CI-121 Nav/COM/GS", but
I think you really meant something like a CI-158C which is a Di-pole VOR/GS/Loc
antenna. The CI-121 is a fiberglass COM antenna only.
Here is the Cheif web page on NAV/GS/Loc antennas:
http://www.chiefaircraft.com/airsec/Aircraft/Antennas/ComantIndustries-NAV.html
In any case, I mounted a CI-158C in the fin of my RV-8 and it works very nicely
there. Here are some pictures of the installation:
Finished Installation:
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&log=67041&row=1
Installation Techniques:
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&log=66967&row=49
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&log=66968&row=48
Best regards,
-
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: 160+ Hours TTSN - Paint Job Is All That's Left...
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| Subject: | Re: Matco RV-10 Nosewheel Axle replacement write-up - A must |
Read
Today I installed the new nosewheel from Matco and took some
photos. Unfortunately, in my state of intense focus I totally
overlooked getting a photo of the stem to front fork clearance
of the valve stem...but it was definitely over 1/4" of
clearance.
I updated the write up here:
http://www.myrv10.com/tips/mods/index.html#Better_Tires_and_Tubes
and also copied it to my own section of the site:
http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/upgrades/20110326/index.html
While I was working on it, I found out I neglected to
link the fullsize pictures so you couldn't zoom in and see
them close up....sorry about that...that's what I get for
not using my normal page building tool, and just winging it.
Anyway, the new nosewheel fit great, has awesome clearance,
and is now permanently not an issue anymore. Now my only
task is that next time I change the main tires, I'll throw
on a pair of leakguard tubes with the "new easy valve"
so I have tons of clearance there too.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
On 3/25/2011 8:43 AM, Tim Olson wrote:
>
>
> Pascal,
>
> Thanks for the tip on the new tube. That's the first I'd
> heard of the "New Easy Valve". Coincidentally, yesterday
> I was emailing with Bob Leffler who showed me his main tube
> stem clearance, and also with another RV-10 buddy who had
> JUST yesterday, installed those tubes. They both sent
> me pictures, which I have used completely without their
> permission, to quick get the info out on this link below.
>
> http://www.myrv10.com/tips/mods/index.html#Better_Tires_and_Tubes
>
> This one is worth all you RV-10 guys checking out. It basically
> summarizes the Nosewheel, Front Axle, Nose tube, Main Tube
> issues, and gives you links to the places to get the things
> that will fix all the issues. I also have pictures of
> some of the various situations, from both my plane, and a couple
> other RV-10's, so that you can see all the issues fairly
> close up.
>
> So it gives you everything you need to arm yourself with a fix
> if you're a flying RV-10 builder, and everything you need to
> prevent the issues completely if you haven't yet ordered
> those parts from your kit. I sure wish all this stuff
> had been either known, or available, back in 2005 when
> I needed it. You newer builders have no idea how much
> less pain you get to go through.... hell, everyone remembers
> Randy #006, and his way cool build process....even he just
> called me regarding axle extensions because he's broke
> a couple of the Van's standard ones so far. You get all
> the benefits.
>
> Tim
>
>
> On 3/24/2011 3:22 PM, Pascal wrote:
>>
>> One of the items that was bothering me about the rear tubes was the
>> angle the stem comes out of the tire. It made for checking the pressure
>> rather hard, usually I lost 1-2psi just trying to get the gauge in there
>> to check it. I discovered yesterday that Desser sells a tube for the
>> 15-600/6 tires that has a stem with a 75 degree angle on it. I ordered a
>> couple as it bothers me enough to just put in now versus continuing to
>> deal with the current stem.
>> http://www.desser.com/store/products/15%7B47%7D600%252d6-%22LEAKGUARD%22-BUTYL-TUBE-(New-Easy-Valve).html
>>
>>
>>
>> Pascal
>>
>
>
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| Subject: | quadrant cable lenghts |
Per Vans the quadrant cable lengths were 49.5" for the throttle and 52.5
for the mixture. Because these were a little tight I special ordered
cables 1.5 " longer. that is 51" and 54". The cables received were about
4" longer than the installed cable so we had plenty of extra cable to
route. Mine was an early firewall forward kit but something has
drastically changed either in the original cables supplied or the way
they are measured. I don't know whether they measure the same way as
certified cables. also do not use the eyeball firewall carry-thru unless
using the double nut version; the eyeball with the small screws and SS
clamps are a PITA to remove and install with the engine in place. This
operation should have never been needed since cables should last to TBO
and changed at overhaul when engine is elsewhere being overhauled.
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| Subject: | Aerosport Products Additions |
I recently made a couple of upgrades to the plane, two of them were the door
handle covers and baggage door cover from Aerosport.
Here are some pictures of the install and final result.
I know Geoff will be at Sun n' Fun with many of his cool products you can see on
his plane.
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=70179
Scott Schmidt
scottmschmidt@yahoo.com
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| Subject: | Re: quadrant cable lenghts |
I'm one of the ones who couldn't route the cables per plans, too tight.
I had a number of emails with Vans, couldn't resolve the source of the problem.
But anyway, per Vans (Ken I think), the measurement is:
>From the farthest point forward (threaded end) with the control full forward,
back to the mounting flange (cockpit end).
This only works if the forward ends are standardized. What also matters is the
distance forward to the attachment nuts.
--------
Bob Turner
RV-10 QB
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=335145#335145
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| Subject: | Re: NAV/COM/GS Antenna |
Yes thank you Matt, You are right I quoted the wrong model. From memory it
is indeed a C-158. I didn't think to
Let out the Fibreglass more to get it to fit. Thank you to you and everyone
else for your photos.
Cheers
Cheers John MacCallum
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Matt Dralle
Sent: Sunday, 27 March 2011 4:25 AM
rv7-list@matronics.com
Subject: RV10-List: Re: NAV/COM/GS Antenna
>At 02:53 PM 1/26/2011 Wednesday, you wrote:
>Gday all,
>I bought a Comant CI-121 NAV/COM/GS Antenna (V dipole) to install on my VS
but I have discovered that it wont fit.
>The diameter of the mounting base is 2.5 inches and that will not fit into
the Fibreglass Fairing on top of the VS.
>Which V dipoles have other people used on their VS?
>
>Cheers
>
>John MacCallum
>Builder 41016
>
>Rydal NSW Australia
Hi John,
I realize you posted about this a few months old, but I thought I'd comment
on your VOR antenna mounting conundrum. You called out a "CI-121
Nav/COM/GS", but I think you really meant something like a CI-158C which is
a Di-pole VOR/GS/Loc antenna. The CI-121 is a fiberglass COM antenna only.
Here is the Cheif web page on NAV/GS/Loc antennas:
http://www.chiefaircraft.com/airsec/Aircraft/Antennas/ComantIndustries-NAV.h
tml
In any case, I mounted a CI-158C in the fin of my RV-8 and it works very
nicely there. Here are some pictures of the installation:
Finished Installation:
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&log
67041&row=1
Installation Techniques:
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&log
66967&row=49
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&log
66968&row=48
Best regards,
-
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: 160+ Hours TTSN - Paint Job Is All That's Left...
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| Subject: | Re: NAV/COM/GS Antenna |
No It's a C-215 but I shall adapt the same technique.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Matt Dralle
Sent: Sunday, 27 March 2011 4:25 AM
rv7-list@matronics.com
Subject: RV10-List: Re: NAV/COM/GS Antenna
>At 02:53 PM 1/26/2011 Wednesday, you wrote:
>Gday all,
>I bought a Comant CI-121 NAV/COM/GS Antenna (V dipole) to install on my VS
but I have discovered that it wont fit.
>The diameter of the mounting base is 2.5 inches and that will not fit into
the Fibreglass Fairing on top of the VS.
>Which V dipoles have other people used on their VS?
>
>Cheers
>
>John MacCallum
>Builder 41016
>
>Rydal NSW Australia
Hi John,
I realize you posted about this a few months old, but I thought I'd comment
on your VOR antenna mounting conundrum. You called out a "CI-121
Nav/COM/GS", but I think you really meant something like a CI-158C which is
a Di-pole VOR/GS/Loc antenna. The CI-121 is a fiberglass COM antenna only.
Here is the Cheif web page on NAV/GS/Loc antennas:
http://www.chiefaircraft.com/airsec/Aircraft/Antennas/ComantIndustries-NAV.h
tml
In any case, I mounted a CI-158C in the fin of my RV-8 and it works very
nicely there. Here are some pictures of the installation:
Finished Installation:
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&log
67041&row=1
Installation Techniques:
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&log
66967&row=49
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&log
66968&row=48
Best regards,
-
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: 160+ Hours TTSN - Paint Job Is All That's Left...
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