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1. 03:30 AM - Re: Re: ADS-B coverage Map and email (Tim Olson)
2. 02:13 PM - ACK E-04 ELT w/GPS install write-up (Tim Olson)
3. 02:22 PM - "Must Fix" items (Tim Olson)
4. 02:56 PM - PMA8000BT software upgrade available (Tim Olson)
5. 02:58 PM - Cowl Pin Fix and Alternator Maintenance (Tim Olson)
6. 03:08 PM - Re: ACK E-04 ELT w/GPS install write-up (Sean Stephens)
7. 03:49 PM - Re: ACK E-04 ELT w/GPS install write-up (Tim Olson)
8. 03:50 PM - Re: "Must Fix" items (Rob Kochman)
9. 03:59 PM - Email name change (Chuck Weyant)
10. 04:20 PM - Re: "Must Fix" items (Tim Olson)
11. 04:20 PM - Section 39-10 WD-1010 Neutral Position? (Sean Stephens)
12. 04:41 PM - Re: ACK E-04 ELT w/GPS install write-up (Sean Stephens)
13. 05:59 PM - Re: Section 39-10 WD-1010 Neutral Position? (rv10flyer)
14. 06:07 PM - Re: ACK E-04 ELT w/GPS install write-up (Tim Olson)
15. 06:46 PM - Re: Section 39-10 WD-1010 Neutral Position? (Sean Stephens)
16. 08:00 PM - Re: Re: Section 39-10 WD-1010 Neutral Position? (Sean Stephens)
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| Subject: | Re: ADS-B coverage Map and email |
Nah, the source is the FAA approved source....but I bet they're worried about how
up to date your data is, because ground level coverage will be poor, so much
of the data wouldn't be available until airborne for many people, and won't
be available airborne until you're high enough, in other areas, sometimes as high
as 5000-18000ft.
That's the problem with ground based weather, and why I feel for the dedicated
traveler, satellite based WX is always the better choice.
These days though, for every bit of data, everyone is all "CYA" and put disclaimers
on everything.
Tim
On May 8, 2011, at 10:48 PM, "Bob Turner" <bobturner@alum.rpi.edu> wrote:
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> Thanks Tim.
>
> I love the disclaimer. Apparently FAA weather (METARs and TAFs) obtained thru
an FAA source (ADS-B) cannot be used to satisfy FAA regulatory requirements!
>
> I can hear all the conversations with FSS/ Flight Watch now: "Well, we've got
the Notam and TAF for our destination, but it doesn't count and we need to hear
it from you" (!)
>
> --------
> Bob Turner
> RV-10 QB
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=339281#339281
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| Subject: | ACK E-04 ELT w/GPS install write-up |
I got done with the ELT install. It wasn't 100% snag
free, but it's all done and great now. I thought I'd
provide plenty of detail for many of you who will
be upgrading down the road.
http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/upgrades/20110506/index.html
--
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
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| Subject: | "Must Fix" items |
This weekend I got a little keyboard time...
I thought I'd quick whip up something that other RV-10
builders could use because so many people run into similar
situation, but on safety items I'd like to point out the
big ones right away.
So, I typed up the Top 10 "must fix" items for RV-10 builders.
Things that basically (in my opinion) everybody should either
address or become deeply familiar with.
There are of course others, but I'd like your input to feed
my memory. On this particular write-up I'd like to only
include safety things....not just "better" things, like
better windshields, fairings, and things like that. Those
are more "options". These are things that personally I
think should be given serious thought to...almost mandatory,
to some extent, although some people are well into flying
and some things may be less easy for them to want to do.
My goal is that new builders would just go directly into
doing things to the best level of safety.
Provide your input on this thread as you wish and I'll
consider adding things.
A couple more posts to come...
--
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
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| Subject: | PMA8000BT software upgrade available |
As many of you know, I upgraded to the PMA8000BT audio
panel last fall. Not too long ago I heard there was
a software upgrade for it, and so I quick jumped on it.
Now that I've flown it a few times, I thought I'd
do a quickie write-up, because it's kind of nice, and for
some PMA8000BT owners it's free. Also, I heard that
some PMA8000B owners can actually now get an upgrade
to BT...something that wasn't even an option back when
I wanted to buy this.
At any rate, here's the write-up on the latest software
rev for the PMA8000BT.
http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/upgrades/20110425/index.html
It does include a different faceplate.
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Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
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| Subject: | Cowl Pin Fix and Alternator Maintenance |
One more write-up for you...
Recently I got to the worn-out point on my horizontal
cowl pin retainer hinges. It prompted me to change
things a bit, and although it's not perfect for me
yet, I think it's far nicer than per-plans verbatim.
Anyway, there are even better ways to do things but
this is real quick and simple if you're stuck having
built per-plans as I did.
http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/maintenance/20110506/index.html
Also, I learned the hard way about how tight to tighten
alternator belts, so I now have a new alternator at 725
hours. I added a little write-up on that, showing how
to check proper belt tension. I hope that helps others
down the road so you don't have the same problem.
--
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
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| Subject: | Re: ACK E-04 ELT w/GPS install write-up |
One thing that stood out for me is that it seems like a bit of "custom"
work to get GPS hooked up and integrated. I am a bit surprised by
this. I haven't read the manuals for the E-04 yet so I may be missing
something but I assumed for a package of this price that there would be
some kind of external connector already on the unit to accomplish this.
-Sean #40303
On 5/9/11 3:31 PM, Tim Olson wrote:
>
> I got done with the ELT install. It wasn't 100% snag
> free, but it's all done and great now. I thought I'd
> provide plenty of detail for many of you who will
> be upgrading down the road.
>
> http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/upgrades/20110506/index.html
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: ACK E-04 ELT w/GPS install write-up |
It does have an external connector, but in ANY installation, the GPS integration
would be custom...so they send you the mating connector so you can hook it to
whatever GPS. So i think they did it fine. I can't imagine it being any other
way unless it had BUILT IN GPS, which of course would make it adding just
a simple antenna....but even then, how long should the cable come? See, it's
all "custom" and as usual, a retrofit is more work than if you just put it in
on the initial build. I think many certified plane folk would just plug it in
to their 430/480/530 and that would be easier other than on the radio config
side....but you'd still have to pull the wire and solder on the plug. If they
delivered it with 10' of twisted triple, many people would STILL need to extend
the cable to their panel. It's the nature of the beast.
The only real disappointment is that IMHO they should provide the hard drive jumper
with the unit. Of course, on a certified install you'd use the 9600 baud
aviation gps and not need a jumper, but I think they should send you one (or
two) for custom/experimental installs like mine.
Other than wiring the plug and connecting it, there wasn't really any required
setup to the GPS....I just included the details of my situation for others who
may be in that situation too....my original GPS was even more non standard.
So from a GPS standpoint, my work was way harder than the average guy, and the
certified folk probably have it even simpler.
Tim
On May 9, 2011, at 4:52 PM, Sean Stephens <sean@stephensville.com> wrote:
>
> One thing that stood out for me is that it seems like a bit of "custom" work
to get GPS hooked up and integrated. I am a bit surprised by this. I haven't
read the manuals for the E-04 yet so I may be missing something but I assumed
for a package of this price that there would be some kind of external connector
already on the unit to accomplish this.
>
> -Sean #40303
>
> On 5/9/11 3:31 PM, Tim Olson wrote:
>>
>> I got done with the ELT install. It wasn't 100% snag
>> free, but it's all done and great now. I thought I'd
>> provide plenty of detail for many of you who will
>> be upgrading down the road.
>>
>> http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/upgrades/20110506/index.html
>>
>>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: "Must Fix" items |
I think you meant to include a link:
http://myrv10.com/tips/mods/Top_10_MustFixes.html
Added to #2 (door latch): I'd strongly recommend a very small gap between
the door and the receiver block--like 1/8" or so. This makes it such that
to get the front pin in and the rear pin out, the door has to be *really*
twisted. Mine is built this way, and it would be really difficult (but not
impossible) to improperly latch the door with this setup.
-Rob
On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 1:30 PM, Tim Olson <Tim@myrv10.com> wrote:
>
> This weekend I got a little keyboard time...
>
> I thought I'd quick whip up something that other RV-10
> builders could use because so many people run into similar
> situation, but on safety items I'd like to point out the
> big ones right away.
>
> So, I typed up the Top 10 "must fix" items for RV-10 builders.
> Things that basically (in my opinion) everybody should either
> address or become deeply familiar with.
>
> There are of course others, but I'd like your input to feed
> my memory. On this particular write-up I'd like to only
> include safety things....not just "better" things, like
> better windshields, fairings, and things like that. Those
> are more "options". These are things that personally I
> think should be given serious thought to...almost mandatory,
> to some extent, although some people are well into flying
> and some things may be less easy for them to want to do.
> My goal is that new builders would just go directly into
> doing things to the best level of safety.
>
> Provide your input on this thread as you wish and I'll
> consider adding things.
>
> A couple more posts to come...
>
> --
> Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
>
>
--
Rob Kochman
RV-10 Flying, Phase 1
Woodinville, WA
http://kochman.net/N819K
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| Subject: | Email name change |
Please delete cweyant@impulse.net
Please delete chuck@chuckdirect.com
Please Add chuckweyant@impulse.net
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| Subject: | Re: "Must Fix" items |
Ooops!
Yep, sorry!
Tim
On May 9, 2011, at 4:46 PM, Rob Kochman <rv10rob@gmail.com> wrote:
> I think you meant to include a link: http://myrv10.com/tips/mods/Top_10_Mu
stFixes.html
>
> Added to #2 (door latch): I'd strongly recommend a very small gap between t
he door and the receiver block--like 1/8" or so. This makes it such that to
get the front pin in and the rear pin out, the door has to be *really* twis
ted. Mine is built this way, and it would be really difficult (but not impo
ssible) to improperly latch the door with this setup.
>
> -Rob
>
> On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 1:30 PM, Tim Olson <Tim@myrv10.com> wrote:
>
> This weekend I got a little keyboard time...
>
> I thought I'd quick whip up something that other RV-10
> builders could use because so many people run into similar
> situation, but on safety items I'd like to point out the
> big ones right away.
>
> So, I typed up the Top 10 "must fix" items for RV-10 builders.
> Things that basically (in my opinion) everybody should either
> address or become deeply familiar with.
>
> There are of course others, but I'd like your input to feed
> my memory. On this particular write-up I'd like to only
> include safety things....not just "better" things, like
> better windshields, fairings, and things like that. Those
> are more "options". These are things that personally I
> think should be given serious thought to...almost mandatory,
> to some extent, although some people are well into flying
> and some things may be less easy for them to want to do.
> My goal is that new builders would just go directly into
> doing things to the best level of safety.
>
> Provide your input on this thread as you wish and I'll
> consider adding things.
>
> A couple more posts to come...
>
> --
> Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
>
>
> www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List" target="_blank">http://www.matron
ics.com/Navigator?RV10-List
> ronics.com/" target="_blank">http://forums.matronics.com
> Matt Dralle, List Admin.
> ====
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> Rob Kochman
> RV-10 Flying, Phase 1
> Woodinville, WA
> http://kochman.net/N819K
>
>
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| Subject: | Section 39-10 WD-1010 Neutral Position? |
In section 39-10 Step 2 where you are setting the correct rod end
bearing lengths for the elevator push tubes it states to set the WD-1010
control column and the elevator bellcrank to their neutral positions
which allows you to adjust the rod end bearings for the correct length.
They tell you in section 11 how to set the bellcrank by the battery to
neutral, but they do not mention the appropriate way to determine
neutral for the WD-1010 control column?
-Sean #40303
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| Subject: | Re: ACK E-04 ELT w/GPS install write-up |
Ah, so a new install would just be solder cups on the connector and maybe setting
baud rate with regards to the GPS. That makes perfect sense. See? Knew I
was missing something.
-Sean
Sent from my iPhone
On May 9, 2011, at 5:40 PM, Tim Olson <Tim@myrv10.com> wrote:
>
> It does have an external connector, but in ANY installation, the GPS integration
would be custom...so they send you the mating connector so you can hook it
to whatever GPS. So i think they did it fine. I can't imagine it being any
other way unless it had BUILT IN GPS, which of course would make it adding just
a simple antenna....but even then, how long should the cable come? See, it's
all "custom" and as usual, a retrofit is more work than if you just put it in
on the initial build. I think many certified plane folk would just plug it
in to their 430/480/530 and that would be easier other than on the radio config
side....but you'd still have to pull the wire and solder on the plug. If they
delivered it with 10' of twisted triple, many people would STILL need to extend
the cable to their panel. It's the nature of the beast.
>
> The only real disappointment is that IMHO they should provide the hard drive
jumper with the unit. Of course, on a certified install you'd use the 9600 baud
aviation gps and not need a jumper, but I think they should send you one (or
two) for custom/experimental installs like mine.
>
> Other than wiring the plug and connecting it, there wasn't really any required
setup to the GPS....I just included the details of my situation for others who
may be in that situation too....my original GPS was even more non standard.
So from a GPS standpoint, my work was way harder than the average guy, and
the certified folk probably have it even simpler.
> Tim
>
>
>
>
> On May 9, 2011, at 4:52 PM, Sean Stephens <sean@stephensville.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> One thing that stood out for me is that it seems like a bit of "custom" work
to get GPS hooked up and integrated. I am a bit surprised by this. I haven't
read the manuals for the E-04 yet so I may be missing something but I assumed
for a package of this price that there would be some kind of external connector
already on the unit to accomplish this.
>>
>> -Sean #40303
>>
>> On 5/9/11 3:31 PM, Tim Olson wrote:
>>>
>>> I got done with the ELT install. It wasn't 100% snag
>>> free, but it's all done and great now. I thought I'd
>>> provide plenty of detail for many of you who will
>>> be upgrading down the road.
>>>
>>> http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/upgrades/20110506/index.html
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Section 39-10 WD-1010 Neutral Position? |
See step 1. Fabricate the measuring jig. That sets WD-1010 to neutral. Keep it
along with your aileron bellcrank jig for future use.
--------
Wayne Gillispie, A&P 5/93, PPC 10/08
Bldr# 40983 SB Started 12/1/09.
Fuselage Sec 46 Eng mount/Gear- 1359 hrs to date.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=339373#339373
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| Subject: | Re: ACK E-04 ELT w/GPS install write-up |
Yep, exactly.
But, most people won't even have to set baud rate...theirs will automatically be
right if they use a panel mount GPS.
Tim
On May 9, 2011, at 6:38 PM, Sean Stephens <sean@stephensville.com> wrote:
>
> Ah, so a new install would just be solder cups on the connector and maybe setting
baud rate with regards to the GPS. That makes perfect sense. See? Knew
I was missing something.
>
> -Sean
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 9, 2011, at 5:40 PM, Tim Olson <Tim@myrv10.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> It does have an external connector, but in ANY installation, the GPS integration
would be custom...so they send you the mating connector so you can hook it
to whatever GPS. So i think they did it fine. I can't imagine it being any
other way unless it had BUILT IN GPS, which of course would make it adding just
a simple antenna....but even then, how long should the cable come? See, it's
all "custom" and as usual, a retrofit is more work than if you just put it
in on the initial build. I think many certified plane folk would just plug it
in to their 430/480/530 and that would be easier other than on the radio config
side....but you'd still have to pull the wire and solder on the plug. If they
delivered it with 10' of twisted triple, many people would STILL need to extend
the cable to their panel. It's the nature of the beast.
>>
>> The only real disappointment is that IMHO they should provide the hard drive
jumper with the unit. Of course, on a certified install you'd use the 9600 baud
aviation gps and not need a jumper, but I think they should send you one (or
two) for custom/experimental installs like mine.
>>
>> Other than wiring the plug and connecting it, there wasn't really any required
setup to the GPS....I just included the details of my situation for others
who may be in that situation too....my original GPS was even more non standard.
So from a GPS standpoint, my work was way harder than the average guy, and
the certified folk probably have it even simpler.
>> Tim
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On May 9, 2011, at 4:52 PM, Sean Stephens <sean@stephensville.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> One thing that stood out for me is that it seems like a bit of "custom" work
to get GPS hooked up and integrated. I am a bit surprised by this. I haven't
read the manuals for the E-04 yet so I may be missing something but I assumed
for a package of this price that there would be some kind of external connector
already on the unit to accomplish this.
>>>
>>> -Sean #40303
>>>
>>> On 5/9/11 3:31 PM, Tim Olson wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I got done with the ELT install. It wasn't 100% snag
>>>> free, but it's all done and great now. I thought I'd
>>>> provide plenty of detail for many of you who will
>>>> be upgrading down the road.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.myrv10.com/N104CD/upgrades/20110506/index.html
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Section 39-10 WD-1010 Neutral Position? |
Ok, I think I understand this now. They threw me off in the plans in
Step 2 by saying "Check the neutral position of the WD-1010..."
Actually, the gauge fabricated in Step 1 determines the neutral
position, so not sure why they would state that.
-Sean
On 5/9/11 3:16 PM, Sean Stephens wrote:
> In section 39-10 Step 2 where you are setting the correct rod end
> bearing lengths for the elevator push tubes it states to set the
> WD-1010 control column and the elevator bellcrank to their neutral
> positions which allows you to adjust the rod end bearings for the
> correct length.
>
> They tell you in section 11 how to set the bellcrank by the battery to
> neutral, but they do not mention the appropriate way to determine
> neutral for the WD-1010 control column?
>
> -Sean #40303
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| Subject: | Re: Section 39-10 WD-1010 Neutral Position? |
Yep. I re-read it and was just confused by the first sentence of Step 2.
-Sean
On 5/9/11 7:44 PM, rv10flyer wrote:
> --> RV10-List message posted by: "rv10flyer"<wayne.gillispie@yahoo.com>
>
> See step 1. Fabricate the measuring jig. That sets WD-1010 to neutral. Keep it
along with your aileron bellcrank jig for future use.
>
> --------
> Wayne Gillispie, A&P 5/93, PPC 10/08
> Bldr# 40983 SB Started 12/1/09.
> Fuselage Sec 46 Eng mount/Gear- 1359 hrs to date.
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=339373#339373
>
>
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