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1. 05:37 AM - Re: Re: N541RV first flight (bob-tcw)
2. 07:28 AM - Re: Re: N541RV first flight (Kelly McMullen)
3. 07:41 AM - Empty weight (Chris)
4. 07:42 AM - Re: Re: N541RV first flight (Seano)
5. 08:47 AM - Re: Re: N541RV first flight (David Maib)
6. 08:55 AM - Re: Re: N541RV first flight (Dave Saylor)
7. 09:00 AM - Re: Re: N541RV first flight (Rene)
8. 09:06 AM - Re: Re: N541RV first flight (Jack Phillips)
9. 11:05 AM - Re: Re: N541RV first flight (DLM)
10. 11:06 AM - Re: PS Engineering PMA9000EX FOR SALE (aerosport1)
11. 11:24 AM - Re: Empty weight (James McGrew)
12. 11:42 AM - Re: Re: N541RV first flight (Albert Gardner)
13. 11:55 AM - Re: Re: N541RV first flight (Dave Saylor)
14. 12:02 PM - Re: Empty weight (Dave Saylor)
15. 02:00 PM - Re: Empty weight (Bill Watson)
16. 02:24 PM - Re: Empty weight (Bob Turner)
17. 06:24 PM - Re: Empty weight (rv10flyer)
18. 06:39 PM - Re: Re: Empty weight (Dave Saylor)
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| Subject: | Re: re: N541RV first flight |
The 100% complete empty weight came in at 1755.
do not archive
From: Chris
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:48 PM
Subject: RE: RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight
can I ask....empty weight?
-Chris
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of bob-tcw
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:25 AM
Subject: RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight
Thanks to all for your compliments, congrats, and support, from both
on-list and off-list email. I really do appreciate it.
For those that inquired here=99s some of the details on the plane:
Stock Lycoming O-540-E4B5 converted to fuel injection with AFP system
3 AFS screens in a symmetrical fiberglass panel (dual 4500=99s
with a 3400 as a mfd) and AFS pilot autopilot
dual Garmin 430W for radios/nav/gps
PS engineering audio panel
GTX327 transponder
Navworx 600-b ADS-b tranceiver
MH pulse O2 system
CO guardin panel mount detector
TCW Technologies stuff......everything we got
Paint: All body work and prep by me, Paint shot by Lancaster Aero
Refinisher at S37
Azko Noble paint wet sanded and clear coated the whole plane.
Interior: Abbey at Flightline plus custom interior panels by Aerosport
products plus some by me.
Thanks again to everyone that helped along the way!
Bob Newman
40176/N541RV now flying
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: re: N541RV first flight |
Just curious if Van's claimed 1600 lb empty wt is all that realistic, or is
just a plane with no primer, no insulation and few instruments? Are most
folks closer to Bob's figure, above or below?
On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 6:33 AM, bob-tcw <rnewman@tcwtech.com> wrote:
> The 100% complete empty weight came in at 1755.
>
>
> do not archive
>
>
> *From:* Chris <toaster73@embarqmail.com>
> *Sent:* Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:48 PM
> *To:* rv10-list@matronics.com
> *Subject:* RE: RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight
>
>
> can I ask....empty weight?****
>
> -Chris****
>
> ****
>
> *From:* owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:
> owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *bob-tcw
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:25 AM
> *To:* rv10-list@matronics.com
> *Subject:* RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight****
>
> ****
>
> Thanks to all for your compliments, congrats, and support, from both
> on-list and off-list email. I really do appreciate it. ****
>
> ****
>
> ****
>
> For those that inquired here=92s some of the details on the plane:****
>
> ****
>
> Stock Lycoming O-540-E4B5 converted to fuel injection with AFP system****
>
> ****
>
> 3 AFS screens in a symmetrical fiberglass panel (dual 4500=92s with a 340
0
> as a mfd) and AFS pilot autopilot****
>
> dual Garmin 430W for radios/nav/gps****
>
> PS engineering audio panel****
>
> GTX327 transponder****
>
> Navworx 600-b ADS-b tranceiver****
>
> MH pulse O2 system****
>
> CO guardin panel mount detector****
>
> TCW Technologies stuff......everything we got [image: Smile]****
>
> ****
>
> ****
>
> Paint: All body work and prep by me, Paint shot by Lancaster Aero
> Refinisher at S37****
>
> ****
>
> Azko Noble paint wet sanded and clear coated the whole plane.****
>
> ****
>
> Interior: Abbey at Flightline plus custom interior panels by Aerosport
> products plus some by me.****
>
> ****
>
> ****
>
> Thanks again to everyone that helped along the way!****
>
> ****
>
> Bob Newman****
>
> 40176/N541RV now flying****
>
> ****
>
> do not archive****
>
> ****
>
> ****
>
> ****
>
> ****
>
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I am near Bob at 1725. And similar equipment and paint/interior/insulation
etc.
-Chris
N919AR
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kelly McMullen
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 10:25 AM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight
Just curious if Van's claimed 1600 lb empty wt is all that realistic, or is
just a plane with no primer, no insulation and few instruments? Are most
folks closer to Bob's figure, above or below?
On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 6:33 AM, bob-tcw <rnewman@tcwtech.com> wrote:
The 100% complete empty weight came in at 1755.
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: re: N541RV first flight |
1700. N801VR
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 29, 2012, at 10:24, Kelly McMullen <apilot2@gmail.com> wrote:
> Just curious if Van's claimed 1600 lb empty wt is all that realistic, or i
s just a plane with no primer, no insulation and few instruments? Are most f
olks closer to Bob's figure, above or below?
>
> On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 6:33 AM, bob-tcw <rnewman@tcwtech.com> wrote:
> The 100% complete empty weight came in at 1755.
>
>
> do not archive
>
>
>
> From: Chris
> Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:48 PM
> To: rv10-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight
>
> can I ask....empty weight?
>
> -Chris
>
>
>
> From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@
matronics.com] On Behalf Of bob-tcw
> Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:25 AM
> To: rv10-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight
>
>
>
> Thanks to all for your compliments, congrats, and support, from both on-l
ist and off-list email. I really do appreciate it.
>
>
>
>
>
> For those that inquired here=99s some of the details on the plane:
>
>
>
> Stock Lycoming O-540-E4B5 converted to fuel injection with AFP system
>
>
>
> 3 AFS screens in a symmetrical fiberglass panel (dual 4500=99s with a
3400 as a mfd) and AFS pilot autopilot
>
> dual Garmin 430W for radios/nav/gps
>
> PS engineering audio panel
>
> GTX327 transponder
>
> Navworx 600-b ADS-b tranceiver
>
> MH pulse O2 system
>
> CO guardin panel mount detector
>
> TCW Technologies stuff......everything we got
>
>
>
>
>
> Paint: All body work and prep by me, Paint shot by Lancaster Aero Refini
sher at S37
>
>
>
> Azko Noble paint wet sanded and clear coated the whole plane.
>
>
>
> Interior: Abbey at Flightline plus custom interior panels by Aerosport p
roducts plus some by me.
>
>
>
>
>
> Thanks again to everyone that helped along the way!
>
>
>
> Bob Newman
>
> 40176/N541RV now flying
>
>
>
> do not archive
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: re: N541RV first flight |
1769 with air-conditioning and tip tanks.
David Maib
40559
Flyng
On Jan 29, 2012, at 10:24 AM, Kelly McMullen wrote:
> Just curious if Van's claimed 1600 lb empty wt is all that
> realistic, or is just a plane with no primer, no insulation and few
> instruments? Are most folks closer to Bob's figure, above or below?
>
> On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 6:33 AM, bob-tcw <rnewman@tcwtech.com> wrote:
> The 100% complete empty weight came in at 1755.
>
>
> do not archive
>
>
> From: Chris
> Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:48 PM
> To: rv10-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight
>
> can I ask....empty weight?
>
> -Chris
>
>
> From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-
> server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of bob-tcw
> Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:25 AM
> To: rv10-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight
>
>
> Thanks to all for your compliments, congrats, and support, from
> both on-list and off-list email. I really do appreciate it.
>
>
> For those that inquired here=92s some of the details on the plane:
>
>
> Stock Lycoming O-540-E4B5 converted to fuel injection with AFP system
>
>
> 3 AFS screens in a symmetrical fiberglass panel (dual 4500=92s with a
> 3400 as a mfd) and AFS pilot autopilot
>
> dual Garmin 430W for radios/nav/gps
>
> PS engineering audio panel
>
> GTX327 transponder
>
> Navworx 600-b ADS-b tranceiver
>
> MH pulse O2 system
>
> CO guardin panel mount detector
>
> TCW Technologies stuff......everything we got
>
>
> Paint: All body work and prep by me, Paint shot by Lancaster Aero
> Refinisher at S37
>
>
> Azko Noble paint wet sanded and clear coated the whole plane.
>
>
> Interior: Abbey at Flightline plus custom interior panels by
> Aerosport products plus some by me.
>
>
> Thanks again to everyone that helped along the way!
>
>
> Bob Newman
>
> 40176/N541RV now flying
>
>
> do not archive
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: re: N541RV first flight |
I'm at 1714 without any of the stuff I normally carry.
Headsets, survival kit, maps, towbar, cover, oil, tiedowns, all that junk
adds up to almost 50 lbs. ugh.
The planes I've seen that were closer to 1600 (like Van's) tend to do
without full IFR and cushy interiors.
Climb is definitely better at lower weights, maybe 2000+ FPM vs. 1500 when
heavier but I wouldn't say I've notice much difference in cruise speed.
I can only remember a couple times in five years when I've departed with
less than full fuel in order to stay under gross. So I'd say the trade-off
of the extra 100 lbs. has been worth it.
That doesn't mean that people should just keep piling stuff in. It adds up
FAST and it's really easy to end up with a lot more weight than you
expected. I almost always recommend to customers to pare it back a little,
mostly because of weight and to keep the mindset that lighter is better.
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters
140 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
831-722-9141 Shop
831-750-0284 Cell
On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 7:24 AM, Kelly McMullen <apilot2@gmail.com> wrote:
> Just curious if Van's claimed 1600 lb empty wt is all that realistic, or
> is just a plane with no primer, no insulation and few instruments? Are mo
st
> folks closer to Bob's figure, above or below?
>
> On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 6:33 AM, bob-tcw <rnewman@tcwtech.com> wrote:
>
>> The 100% complete empty weight came in at 1755.
>>
>>
>> do not archive
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Chris <toaster73@embarqmail.com>
>> *Sent:* Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:48 PM
>> *To:* rv10-list@matronics.com
>> *Subject:* RE: RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight
>>
>>
>> can I ask....empty weight?****
>>
>> -Chris****
>>
>> ****
>>
>> *From:* owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:
>> owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *bob-tcw
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:25 AM
>> *To:* rv10-list@matronics.com
>> *Subject:* RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight****
>>
>> ****
>>
>> Thanks to all for your compliments, congrats, and support, from both
>> on-list and off-list email. I really do appreciate it. ****
>>
>> ****
>>
>> ****
>>
>> For those that inquired here=99s some of the details on the plane:
****
>>
>> ****
>>
>> Stock Lycoming O-540-E4B5 converted to fuel injection with AFP system***
*
>>
>> ****
>>
>> 3 AFS screens in a symmetrical fiberglass panel (dual 4500=99s wit
h a 3400
>> as a mfd) and AFS pilot autopilot****
>>
>> dual Garmin 430W for radios/nav/gps****
>>
>> PS engineering audio panel****
>>
>> GTX327 transponder****
>>
>> Navworx 600-b ADS-b tranceiver****
>>
>> MH pulse O2 system****
>>
>> CO guardin panel mount detector****
>>
>> TCW Technologies stuff......everything we got [image: Smile]****
>>
>> ****
>>
>> ****
>>
>> Paint: All body work and prep by me, Paint shot by Lancaster Aero
>> Refinisher at S37****
>>
>> ****
>>
>> Azko Noble paint wet sanded and clear coated the whole plane.****
>>
>> ****
>>
>> Interior: Abbey at Flightline plus custom interior panels by Aerosport
>> products plus some by me.****
>>
>> ****
>>
>> ****
>>
>> Thanks again to everyone that helped along the way!****
>>
>> ****
>>
>> Bob Newman****
>>
>> 40176/N541RV now flying****
>>
>> ****
>>
>> do not archive****
>>
>> ****
>>
>> ****
>>
>> ****
>>
>> ****
>>
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| Subject: | re: N541RV first flight |
My current weight is 1717....I don't see going on a diet any time soon...but
I don't think I will add much more.
The only things I have left on my add list are.
APRS and Auto Trim
I think they will only be a pound or two each.
That is it for the airplane.
The pilot is on a diet, so let's see if I can save some weight there.
Rene'
N423CF
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kelly McMullen
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 8:25 AM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight
Just curious if Van's claimed 1600 lb empty wt is all that realistic, or is
just a plane with no primer, no insulation and few instruments? Are most
folks closer to Bob's figure, above or below?
On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 6:33 AM, bob-tcw <rnewman@tcwtech.com> wrote:
The 100% complete empty weight came in at 1755.
do not archive
From: Chris <mailto:toaster73@embarqmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:48 PM
Subject: RE: RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight
can I ask....empty weight?
-Chris
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of bob-tcw
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:25 AM
Subject: RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight
Thanks to all for your compliments, congrats, and support, from both
on-list and off-list email. I really do appreciate it.
For those that inquired here's some of the details on the plane:
Stock Lycoming O-540-E4B5 converted to fuel injection with AFP system
3 AFS screens in a symmetrical fiberglass panel (dual 4500's with a 3400 as
a mfd) and AFS pilot autopilot
dual Garmin 430W for radios/nav/gps
PS engineering audio panel
GTX327 transponder
Navworx 600-b ADS-b tranceiver
MH pulse O2 system
CO guardin panel mount detector
TCW Technologies stuff......everything we got
Paint: All body work and prep by me, Paint shot by Lancaster Aero
Refinisher at S37
Azko Noble paint wet sanded and clear coated the whole plane.
Interior: Abbey at Flightline plus custom interior panels by Aerosport
products plus some by me.
Thanks again to everyone that helped along the way!
Bob Newman
40176/N541RV now flying
do not archive
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| Subject: | re: N541RV first flight |
Agreed, Dave. As Bill Stout (designer of the Ford Trimotor) used to say,
"Simplicate and add Lightness"
Jack Phillips
#40610 Wings (finally finished the ailerons!)
Raleigh, NC
That doesn't mean that people should just keep piling stuff in. It adds up
FAST and it's really easy to end up with a lot more weight than you
expected. I almost always recommend to customers to pare it back a little,
mostly because of weight and to keep the mindset that lighter is better.
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters
140 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
831-722-9141 Shop
831-750-0284 Cell
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| Subject: | re: N541RV first flight |
1666; dual Cheltons, GRT Sport and EIS, SL30 and 327, TT Digiflite VSGV, O2,
dual bus and 3-680s
_____
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of David Maib
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 9:45 AM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight
1769 with air-conditioning and tip tanks.
David Maib
40559
Flyng
On Jan 29, 2012, at 10:24 AM, Kelly McMullen wrote:
Just curious if Van's claimed 1600 lb empty wt is all that realistic, or is
just a plane with no primer, no insulation and few instruments? Are most
folks closer to Bob's figure, above or below?
On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 6:33 AM, bob-tcw <rnewman@tcwtech.com> wrote:
The 100% complete empty weight came in at 1755.
do not archive
From: Chris <mailto:toaster73@embarqmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:48 PM
Subject: RE: RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight
can I ask....empty weight?
-Chris
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of bob-tcw
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:25 AM
Subject: RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight
Thanks to all for your compliments, congrats, and support, from both
on-list and off-list email. I really do appreciate it.
For those that inquired here's some of the details on the plane:
Stock Lycoming O-540-E4B5 converted to fuel injection with AFP system
3 AFS screens in a symmetrical fiberglass panel (dual 4500's with a 3400 as
a mfd) and AFS pilot autopilot
dual Garmin 430W for radios/nav/gps
PS engineering audio panel
GTX327 transponder
Navworx 600-b ADS-b tranceiver
MH pulse O2 system
CO guardin panel mount detector
TCW Technologies stuff......everything we got Smile
Paint: All body work and prep by me, Paint shot by Lancaster Aero
Refinisher at S37
Azko Noble paint wet sanded and clear coated the whole plane.
Interior: Abbey at Flightline plus custom interior panels by Aerosport
products plus some by me.
Thanks again to everyone that helped along the way!
Bob Newman
40176/N541RV now flying
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: PS Engineering PMA9000EX FOR SALE |
This is still for sale and with a reduced price of $1150.00 OBO.
Free shipping anywhere in continental US
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RV-10 QB N829GW
Flying
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| Subject: | Re: Empty weight |
I'm at 1565 lb; IFR panel, fully primed but minimalist interior and no
paint yet. 1600 is realistic if you want it.
-Jim
N312JE
On 1/29/12, Chris <toaster73@embarqmail.com> wrote:
> I am near Bob at 1725. And similar equipment and paint/interior/insulation
> etc.
>
> -Chris
>
> N919AR
>
>
> From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kelly McMullen
> Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 10:25 AM
> To: rv10-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight
>
>
> Just curious if Van's claimed 1600 lb empty wt is all that realistic, or is
> just a plane with no primer, no insulation and few instruments? Are most
> folks closer to Bob's figure, above or below?
>
> On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 6:33 AM, bob-tcw <rnewman@tcwtech.com> wrote:
>
> The 100% complete empty weight came in at 1755.
>
>
> do not archive
>
>
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| Subject: | re: N541RV first flight |
Somebody was creating a database of RV-10's and their weight, etc. Anybody
remember who?
Albert Gardner
N991RV
Yuma, AZ
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rene
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 9:58 AM
Subject: RE: RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight
My current weight is 1717....I don't see going on a diet any time soon...but
I don't think I will add much more.
The only things I have left on my add list are.
APRS and Auto Trim
I think they will only be a pound or two each.
That is it for the airplane.
The pilot is on a diet, so let's see if I can save some weight there.
Rene'
N423CF
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kelly McMullen
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 8:25 AM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight
Just curious if Van's claimed 1600 lb empty wt is all that realistic, or is
just a plane with no primer, no insulation and few instruments? Are most
folks closer to Bob's figure, above or below?
On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 6:33 AM, bob-tcw <rnewman@tcwtech.com> wrote:
The 100% complete empty weight came in at 1755.
do not archive
From: Chris <mailto:toaster73@embarqmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:48 PM
Subject: RE: RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight
can I ask....empty weight?
-Chris
From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of bob-tcw
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:25 AM
Subject: RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight
Thanks to all for your compliments, congrats, and support, from both
on-list and off-list email. I really do appreciate it.
For those that inquired here's some of the details on the plane:
Stock Lycoming O-540-E4B5 converted to fuel injection with AFP system
3 AFS screens in a symmetrical fiberglass panel (dual 4500's with a 3400 as
a mfd) and AFS pilot autopilot
dual Garmin 430W for radios/nav/gps
PS engineering audio panel
GTX327 transponder
Navworx 600-b ADS-b tranceiver
MH pulse O2 system
CO guardin panel mount detector
TCW Technologies stuff......everything we got
Paint: All body work and prep by me, Paint shot by Lancaster Aero
Refinisher at S37
Azko Noble paint wet sanded and clear coated the whole plane.
Interior: Abbey at Flightline plus custom interior panels by Aerosport
products plus some by me.
Thanks again to everyone that helped along the way!
Bob Newman
40176/N541RV now flying
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| Subject: | Re: re: N541RV first flight |
1666 is awesome with a full panel like that. Good job.
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters
140 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
831-722-9141 Shop
831-750-0284 Cell
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On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 11:02 AM, DLM <dlm34077@q.com> wrote:
> 1666; dual Cheltons, GRT Sport and EIS, SL30 and 327, TT Digiflite VSGV,
> O2, dual bus and 3-680s****
>
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> *From:* owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:
> owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *David Maib
> *Sent:* Sunday, January 29, 2012 9:45 AM
> *To:* rv10-list@matronics.com
> *Subject:* Re: RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight****
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> 1769 with air-conditioning and tip tanks.****
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> On Jan 29, 2012, at 10:24 AM, Kelly McMullen wrote:****
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> Just curious if Van's claimed 1600 lb empty wt is all that realistic, or
> is just a plane with no primer, no insulation and few instruments? Are mo
st
> folks closer to Bob's figure, above or below?****
>
> On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 6:33 AM, bob-tcw <rnewman@tcwtech.com> wrote:****
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> The 100% complete empty weight came in at 1755.****
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> ****
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> do not archive****
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> *From:* Chris <toaster73@embarqmail.com> ****
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> *Sent:* Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:48 PM****
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> *To:* rv10-list@matronics.com ****
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> *Subject:* RE: RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight****
>
> ****
>
> can I ask....empty weight?****
>
> -Chris****
>
> ****
>
> *From:* owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:
> owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *bob-tcw
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:25 AM
> *To:* rv10-list@matronics.com
> *Subject:* RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight****
>
> ****
>
> Thanks to all for your compliments, congrats, and support, from both
> on-list and off-list email. I really do appreciate it. ****
>
> ****
>
> ****
>
> For those that inquired here=99s some of the details on the plane:*
***
>
> ****
>
> Stock Lycoming O-540-E4B5 converted to fuel injection with AFP system****
>
> ****
>
> 3 AFS screens in a symmetrical fiberglass panel (dual 4500=99s with
a 3400
> as a mfd) and AFS pilot autopilot****
>
> dual Garmin 430W for radios/nav/gps****
>
> PS engineering audio panel****
>
> GTX327 transponder****
>
> Navworx 600-b ADS-b tranceiver****
>
> MH pulse O2 system****
>
> CO guardin panel mount detector****
>
> TCW Technologies stuff......everything we got [image: Smile]****
>
> ****
>
> ****
>
> Paint: All body work and prep by me, Paint shot by Lancaster Aero
> Refinisher at S37****
>
> ****
>
> Azko Noble paint wet sanded and clear coated the whole plane.****
>
> ****
>
> Interior: Abbey at Flightline plus custom interior panels by Aerosport
> products plus some by me.****
>
> ****
>
> ****
>
> Thanks again to everyone that helped along the way!****
>
> ****
>
> Bob Newman****
>
> 40176/N541RV now flying****
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> do not archive****
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| Subject: | Re: Empty weight |
I've seen a paint job add 150 lbs but that was a IV-P that took a
lot of bodywork, several colors, and no detail spared.
My interior added about 80 pounds which made me mad at first
but I got over it. The shop added some soundproofing that I could
have done without but in retrospect it's pretty quiet without the
headsets on.
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters
140 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
831-722-9141 Shop
831-750-0284 Cell
On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 11:21 AM, James McGrew <jsmcgrew@alum.mit.edu> wrote:
>
> I'm at 1565 lb; IFR panel, fully primed but minimalist interior and no
> paint yet. 1600 is realistic if you want it.
>
> -Jim
> N312JE
>
> On 1/29/12, Chris <toaster73@embarqmail.com> wrote:
>> I am near Bob at 1725. And similar equipment and paint/interior/insulation
>> etc.
>>
>> -Chris
>>
>> N919AR
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>>
>> From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
>> [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kelly McMullen
>> Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 10:25 AM
>> To: rv10-list@matronics.com
>> Subject: Re: RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight
>>
>>
>>
>> Just curious if Van's claimed 1600 lb empty wt is all that realistic, or is
>> just a plane with no primer, no insulation and few instruments? Are most
>> folks closer to Bob's figure, above or below?
>>
>> On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 6:33 AM, bob-tcw <rnewman@tcwtech.com> wrote:
>>
>> The 100% complete empty weight came in at 1755.
>>
>>
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>> do not archive
>>
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> --
> Sent from my mobile device
>
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| Subject: | Re: Empty weight |
I came in at 1684 full amateur paint and flight line interior. Full 3 screen panel,
2 batts, 2 alternators, etc. Seems very doable as a VFR cruiser.
Bill
Sent from my iPad
On Jan 29, 2012, at 2:59 PM, Dave Saylor <dave.saylor.aircrafters@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I've seen a paint job add 150 lbs but that was a IV-P that took a
> lot of bodywork, several colors, and no detail spared.
>
> My interior added about 80 pounds which made me mad at first
> but I got over it. The shop added some soundproofing that I could
> have done without but in retrospect it's pretty quiet without the
> headsets on.
>
> Dave Saylor
> AirCrafters
> 140 Aviation Way
> Watsonville, CA 95076
> 831-722-9141 Shop
> 831-750-0284 Cell
>
>
>
> On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 11:21 AM, James McGrew <jsmcgrew@alum.mit.edu> wrote:
>>
>> I'm at 1565 lb; IFR panel, fully primed but minimalist interior and no
>> paint yet. 1600 is realistic if you want it.
>>
>> -Jim
>> N312JE
>>
>> On 1/29/12, Chris <toaster73@embarqmail.com> wrote:
>>> I am near Bob at 1725. And similar equipment and paint/interior/insulation
>>> etc.
>>>
>>> -Chris
>>>
>>> N919AR
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
>>> [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kelly McMullen
>>> Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 10:25 AM
>>> To: rv10-list@matronics.com
>>> Subject: Re: RV10-List: re: N541RV first flight
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Just curious if Van's claimed 1600 lb empty wt is all that realistic, or is
>>> just a plane with no primer, no insulation and few instruments? Are most
>>> folks closer to Bob's figure, above or below?
>>>
>>> On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 6:33 AM, bob-tcw <rnewman@tcwtech.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> The 100% complete empty weight came in at 1755.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> do not archive
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> --
>> Sent from my mobile device
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| Subject: | Re: Empty weight |
N48HT BEW = 1605 lbs
full ifr w/ GRT HX, HS, EIS; Dynon D6 backup w/ battery.
G420, SL-30, GTX 327, home-made audio panel, xm weather radio.
Trio Pro auto pilot w/ auto trim.
Interior and exterior primed; exterior has a thin (too thin) coat of PTI enamel
poorly sprayed by me. Cowling shows the hex pattern, I don't fill enough.
Interior has some carpet and leather seat coverings but nothing else. Cabin top
spray painted with Rust-O-lium because I couldn't stand the pink.
Definitely need good headphones, but with them the noise level is okay.
Standard engine (D4A5).
I am happy to trade the unsightly interior (in some peoples' eyes - I think it's
fine) and slightly higher noise level and more uneven heating in the winter
for the unbelievable climb rate, ceiling, and load carrying capability.
--------
Bob Turner
RV-10 QB
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| Subject: | Re: Empty weight |
Ewcg= 7.7" @ 1626 lbs w/o ext paint. 2 grt hx, 430w, pma8000b, g327, sl-40, dynon
d6, g496, tt df2 ap, ak451 406 elt, painted int, cloth seats, 925/680 bat in
back, 55 watt dw hids, whelen strobes, roll trim, sean's latch kit, d4a5, hartzell
2bl ba...flies like a dream.
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Wayne Gillispie, A&P 05/93 PP 10/08
40983SB 12/1/2009-12/1/2011
N715WD 382nd Flying. TT= 29 hrs.
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| Subject: | Re: Empty weight |
Wayne, if you can let us know what the paint ends up weighing it'll
make a good data point.
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters
140 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
831-722-9141 Shop
831-750-0284 Cell
On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 6:20 PM, rv10flyer <wayne.gillispie@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Ewcg= 7.7" @ 1626 lbs w/o ext paint. 2 grt hx, 430w, pma8000b, g327, sl-40, dynon
d6, g496, tt df2 ap, ak451 406 elt, painted int, cloth seats, 925/680 bat
in back, 55 watt dw hids, whelen strobes, roll trim, sean's latch kit, d4a5,
hartzell 2bl ba...flies like a dream.
>
> --------
> Wayne Gillispie, A&P 05/93 PP 10/08
> 40983SB 12/1/2009-12/1/2011
> N715WD 382nd Flying. TT= 29 hrs.
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=365179#365179
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