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1. 06:16 AM - Re: Re: RV-10 nose gear failure (Marcus Cooper)
2. 10:18 AM - Re: N433RV First Flight (Bill Watson)
3. 03:43 PM - Re: RV-10 nose gear failure (Bob Turner)
4. 04:54 PM - All New RV-14 List At Matronics! (Matt Dralle)
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| Subject: | Re: RV-10 nose gear failure |
NTSB reports are indeed a great source of information, especially trends for any
type of airplane or condition. However, the initial report is often very vague
and must be taken with a grain of salt. I am very well acquainted with one
report of an RV-6 where the "nose gear folded back". Apparently the airplane
hit so hard the tailwheel moved all the way to the front of the airplane! ;)
Yes, I know for a fact it was a taildragger RV-6. It seems that in a lot of
cases the NTSB does not file a final report, but when they do it typically is
far more detailed and accurate.
Marcus
do not archive
On Jan 2, 2013, at 11:52 PM, "Pascal" <rv10flyer@live.com> wrote:
Bob did tell me the oil on the belly was from the engine break in blow-by. Not
engine related. . Many of us know that there are some steps we completely missed
in the final inspection, it is quick possible something came loose and if so
I hope it will reinforce to the rest of us to make sure we don't skim through
anything. This goes for pre-flight.
I agree, at this point Bob will need to update the group, on the facts, anything
else is a theory. The good news is the plane did it's job and he and his passenger
walked away.
I am fascinated by NTSB reports, there is always something someone can gain from, sadly, someone elses accident, and hopefully not repeat it oneself. I received a invite to a webinar Jan 15, Gene Benson does a good job of reviewing cases and talking about how one can avoid doing the same thing. http://genebenson.com/call_the_ball/ctb_webinar.html
hope it helps someone as much as his previous presentations have helped me.
Pascal
-----Original Message----- From: Rick S.
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 7:57 PM
Subject: RV10-List: Re: RV-10 nose gear failure
Jim,
Do you mean the pushrod end that has the self locking nut and safety wire To secure
the rod end. Not sure how you saw that flying around the pattern. I suggest
you let Bob speak for himself and let the investigation take its course without
speculation.
Rick Sked
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Rick S.
RV-10
40185
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| Subject: | Re: N433RV First Flight |
Congratulations Jay!!!
I didn't recognize the email but when I saw first flight, I was hoping
it was you.
Feels great... gets even better. Enjoy.
Bill Watson
On 12/30/2012 8:25 PM, hotwheels wrote:
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> N433RV RV-10 made her maiden flight on December 29th after nearly 9 years of
building.
>
> My -10 is powered by a rebuilt Lyco IO-540, 2-blade Hartzell blended airfoil
propeller, dual Light Speed electronic ignitions, dual B&C alternators and B&C
starter. The panel includes Grand Rapids HXes and EIS, PS9000 Audio, Garmin 430W,
SL30 and GTX330 xponder, TruTrak autopilot, Navworx UAT and a few steam gauges.
It's a very nice ride.
>
> The plane has amazing performance. KFLY is at 6800' MSL and I was at pattern
altitude before reaching the end of the runway. The controls were very responsive
and the plane did exactly what I asked. I found that my -10 has a heavy left
wing as has been reported by others. However, that should be easily remedied
by adding some aileron trim. Speaking of trim, the Final Inspection document
stated that "1/3 nose up travel" recommended for first flight. However, I found
that to be way too much (50 lbs of sand in the baggage compartment for W&B).
Neutral trim would have been a better choice - at least for me.
>
> My first flight was cut short due to a fuel issue after about 30 minutes. Fortunately,
both pilot and plane made it safely back to the airport where I made
a surprising good landing for an RV rookie. I can hardly wait to get back in
the air after everything gets the once over.
>
> Thanks to my family who put up with riveting, cutting and dust in our garage...
To the folks at Van's for providing a great design, to AlexD for quality transition
training, to numerous EAA Tech Counselor visits and to my builder buddies
(you know who you are!) and, of course, to tips provided by many of the folks
on this list........ I couldn't have made the journey without lots of help
from all of you!
>
> Cheers,
> Jay
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: RV-10 nose gear failure |
Preliminary reports: I noticed both reports said "passengers zero, crew two".
Maybe anyone in the front must be a crew member!
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Bob Turner
RV-10 QB
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