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1. 07:20 AM - Chelton/ S-Tec Sold (Kelly McMullen)
2. 08:01 AM - Good FAA doc on aircraft ownership (Kelly McMullen)
3. 08:25 AM - Re: AFS 4500 and VP-200 Fuel Qty (johngoodman)
4. 11:23 AM - Re: Re: AFS 4500 and VP-200 Fuel Qty (Sean Stephens)
5. 11:33 AM - Re: Re: AFS 4500 and VP-200 Fuel Qty (Sean Stephens)
6. 12:53 PM - Cabin door safety latch (bob88)
7. 02:12 PM - Re: Cabin door safety latch (Kelly McMullen)
8. 03:06 PM - Re: Cabin door safety latch (Bob Leffler)
9. 03:46 PM - Re: Cabin door safety latch (Marcus Cooper)
10. 04:34 PM - Re: Cabin door safety latch (Bob Leffler)
11. 05:29 PM - Re: Cabin door safety latch (Marcus Cooper)
12. 05:47 PM - Re: Cabin door safety latch (Seano)
13. 05:50 PM - Re: Cabin door safety latch (Tim Lewis)
14. 06:05 PM - Re: Cabin door safety latch (Kelly McMullen)
15. 06:21 PM - Re: Cabin door safety latch (Marcus Cooper)
16. 06:33 PM - Re: Cabin door safety latch (Phillip Perry)
17. 09:18 PM - First Engine Start (Sean Stephens)
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| Subject: | Chelton/ S-Tec Sold |
I expect this will be of interest to some of the early builders with
Chelton displays:
S-TEC And Chelton Flight Systems Acquired In MBO
Businesses Included In Management Buyout Of Cobham Avionics
Genesys Aerosystems Group has acquired Chelton Flight Systems, Inc. and
S-TEC Corporation, previously doing business as Cobham Avionics, from
Cobham in a management buyout.
Genesys Aerosystems was formed by Roger Smith, President, and General
Manager of the two acquired companies, Rick Price and Gordon Pratt,
co-founders of Chelton Flight Systems, and Tammy Crawford, Director of
Finance, for the purpose of acquiring the businesses. Key customers include
AgustaWestland, Airbus Military, Air Medical Group Holdings, Bell
Helicopter, Carson Helicopters, Embraer, Grob Aircraft, Sikorsky, Textron
AirLand, and commercial, military, and government fleets around the world.
Chelton Flight Systems, originally founded in 1997, developed the world's
first FAA-certified synthetic vision flight display system and GPS/WAAS
navigator and has grown to become a leader in integrated cockpit avionics
systems for special-mission aircraft. Key technologies include synthetic
vision with three-dimensional highway-in-the-sky navigation, integrated
flight management and hazard alerting, and ultra-compact, highly ruggedized
sensors that provide ultimate customer benefits of increased safety,
improved dispatch rates, mission flexibility, and seamless future growth.
FAA-approved for all classes of aircraft, the company's uniquely
customizable open-architecture systems dramatically reduce integration
costs and schedules for both OEM and retrofit applications. Chelton Flight
Systems products have been certified on over 700 different aircraft types.
S-TEC Corporation, founded in 1978, offers a full line of autopilots for
airplanes and helicopters. From low-cost analog wing levelers to
sophisticated, digital, three-axis systems with Flight Director and
envelope protection, S-TEC has FAA certification for nearly 1,000 aircraft
types and has delivered over 40,000 autopilot systems. The company's new
HeliSAS brings digital, full-authority autopilot technology to the market
in a package weighing an unprecedented 15 lbs. Available as a stability
augmentation system only or with all autopilot modes, HeliSAS dramatically
enhances safety for light single- and twinengine helicopters.
"We are a dynamic and growing company," says Smith. "We will continue to
support our customers with state-of-the-art technology, agile development,
excellent quality, and superb product support. The name is changing but the
people and our commitment to our vision are not."
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| Subject: | Good FAA doc on aircraft ownership |
While I'm sure it doesn't cover a lot on experimentals, it is a good source
for aircraft ownership responsibilities for your reference library.
Everything you ever wanted to know about registration, and everything
else -
http://tinyurl.com/klkspks
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| Subject: | Re: AFS 4500 and VP-200 Fuel Qty |
Mine is a GRT with VP-200, and I had to put a resistor in-line to get the voltage
correct. What is your EIS?
John
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#40572 Phase One complete in 2011
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=422103#422103
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| Subject: | Re: AFS 4500 and VP-200 Fuel Qty |
The AFS 4500 EE is an EFIS/Engine monitor combo, so it provides data to
the VP-200 using AVTN/Chelton protocol over serial.
Odd part is that everything but the fuel qty is correct. Had first
engine start today and all the other instrumentation on the VP-200
matched the AFS 4500.
> johngoodman <mailto:johngoodman@earthlink.net>
> April 19, 2014 at 10:24 AM
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> Mine is a GRT with VP-200, and I had to put a resistor in-line to get
> the voltage correct. What is your EIS?
> John
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| Subject: | Re: AFS 4500 and VP-200 Fuel Qty |
Thanks Mike. Whenever you get the chance. I just want to confirm the
protocol and data association fields to check off the "Sean's not a
bonehead" item on my list. :)
> Mike Whisky <mailto:rv-10@wellenzohn.net>
> April 18, 2014 at 4:26 PM
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> Hi Sean
> I have the same combo and didn't notice any difference. However having
> said this my AF-4500 displays Fuel in Liters and the VP-200 in
> Gallons. I'll check next time I'm at my plane but that might be a while.
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> Mike
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> #511
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| Subject: | Cabin door safety latch |
How do most builders feel about the necessity of installing the cabin door safety
latch? How long ago did Vans come out with that, as a lot of the photos I see
do not show that it has been installed.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=422113#422113
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| Subject: | Re: Cabin door safety latch |
It has been more than 2 years since Van's came out with the service
bulletin. The first 5 yrs or so they did nothing while a dozen or more
doors came off. IMHO, Van's service bulletin is almost as bad as the
problem. Sean Strasburg engineered a very elegant third latch, in the
same area, that operates with the door handle and is invissible from the
outside.
On 4/19/2014 12:44 PM, bob88 wrote:
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> How do most builders feel about the necessity of installing the cabin door safety
latch? How long ago did Vans come out with that, as a lot of the photos I
see do not show that it has been installed.
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=422113#422113
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| Subject: | Re: Cabin door safety latch |
I couldn't have said it better. Sean's latch works as advertised.
Bob
Sent from my iPad
On Apr 19, 2014, at 5:07 PM, Kelly McMullen <kellym@aviating.com> wrote:
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| Subject: | Re: Cabin door safety latch |
Has anyone installed one of Seans systems after painting and putting in the interior?
I need to do something like this but really dont want undo more than necessary.
Thanks,
Marcus
On Apr 19, 2014, at 5:55 PM, Bob Leffler <rv@thelefflers.com> wrote:
I couldn't have said it better. Sean's latch works as advertised.
Bob
Sent from my iPad
On Apr 19, 2014, at 5:07 PM, Kelly McMullen <kellym@aviating.com> wrote:
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| Subject: | Re: Cabin door safety latch |
If I remember correctly, Scott Schmidt installed the latch well after painting.
I seem to recall that he documented the process either here or on VAF. You
may want to search the archives.
Bob
Sent from my iPad
> On Apr 19, 2014, at 6:36 PM, Marcus Cooper <cooprv7@yahoo.com> wrote:
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I need to do something like this but really dont want undo more than
necessary.
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> Thanks,
> Marcus
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| Subject: | Re: Cabin door safety latch |
Thanks, I found some good comments on a new install but still looking for the retrofit.
Based on price more than anything, Im tempted to go with the 90 degree
retrofit and new guide pins. Any thoughts from folks on the 180 vs 90 degree
setups?
Marcus
On Apr 19, 2014, at 7:32 PM, Bob Leffler <rv@thelefflers.com> wrote:
If I remember correctly, Scott Schmidt installed the latch well after painting.
I seem to recall that he documented the process either here or on VAF. You
may want to search the archives.
Bob
Sent from my iPad
> On Apr 19, 2014, at 6:36 PM, Marcus Cooper <cooprv7@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Has anyone installed one of Seans systems after painting and putting in the interior?
I need to do something like this but really dont want undo more than
necessary.
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> Thanks,
> Marcus
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> On Apr 19, 2014, at 5:55 PM, Bob Leffler <rv@thelefflers.com> wrote:
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| Subject: | Re: Cabin door safety latch |
Marcus,
I can send the instructions to your email for the 180 retro and another
email with the 90. They are large files so let me know if you want them.
Around 6.5 mb each.
Also, feel free to call me if you want to chat about your installation.
801-580-3737.
Sean
-----Original Message-----
From: Marcus Cooper
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2014 6:27 PM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Cabin door safety latch
Thanks, I found some good comments on a new install but still looking for
the retrofit. Based on price more than anything, Im tempted to go with the
90 degree retrofit and new guide pins. Any thoughts from folks on the 180
vs 90 degree setups?
Marcus
On Apr 19, 2014, at 7:32 PM, Bob Leffler <rv@thelefflers.com> wrote:
If I remember correctly, Scott Schmidt installed the latch well after
painting. I seem to recall that he documented the process either here or
on VAF. You may want to search the archives.
Bob
Sent from my iPad
> On Apr 19, 2014, at 6:36 PM, Marcus Cooper <cooprv7@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Has anyone installed one of Seans systems after painting and putting in
> the interior? I need to do something like this but really dont want undo
> more than necessary.
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> Thanks,
> Marcus
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> On Apr 19, 2014, at 5:55 PM, Bob Leffler <rv@thelefflers.com> wrote:
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> I couldn't have said it better. Sean's latch works as advertised.
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> Bob
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> On Apr 19, 2014, at 5:07 PM, Kelly McMullen <kellym@aviating.com> wrote:
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| Subject: | Re: Cabin door safety latch |
I'm glad i installed it on my RV-10.
- It is very convenient for temporarily securing door in windy conditions (loading,
preflight ).
- It practically guarantees the main latch pins engage properly by first assuring
door leading & trailing edges are properly aligned w/ door frame.
Not sure how much it would help if main latch or pins actually failed in flight
- have not seen any reports/data on this.
Tim Lewis
RV-10 N31TD 500 hrs
RV-6A N47TD 1100 hrs
A&P
Sent from my iPhone
> On Apr 19, 2014, at 3:44 PM, "bob88" <marty.crooks@comcast.net> wrote:
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> How do most builders feel about the necessity of installing the cabin door safety
latch? How long ago did Vans come out with that, as a lot of the photos I
see do not show that it has been installed.
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| Subject: | Re: Cabin door safety latch |
http://tinyurl.com/ph4ucvb
Is some of Scott's pictures. At the time, his and Sean's plane were in
same hangar (may still be, don't know).
Sean is exceedingly helpful to get you through any head scratching episodes.
Kelly
On 4/19/2014 4:32 PM, Bob Leffler wrote:
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> If I remember correctly, Scott Schmidt installed the latch well after painting.
I seem to recall that he documented the process either here or on VAF. You
may want to search the archives.
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> Bob
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> Sent from my iPad
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>> On Apr 19, 2014, at 6:36 PM, Marcus Cooper <cooprv7@yahoo.com> wrote:
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>> Has anyone installed one of Seans systems after painting and putting in the
interior? I need to do something like this but really dont want undo more than
necessary.
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>> Thanks,
>> Marcus
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>> On Apr 19, 2014, at 5:55 PM, Bob Leffler <rv@thelefflers.com> wrote:
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>> I couldn't have said it better. Sean's latch works as advertised.
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| Subject: | Re: Cabin door safety latch |
Excellent, thanks!
Marcus
On Apr 19, 2014, at 9:04 PM, Kelly McMullen <kellym@aviating.com> wrote:
http://tinyurl.com/ph4ucvb
Is some of Scott's pictures. At the time, his and Sean's plane were in same hangar
(may still be, don't know).
Sean is exceedingly helpful to get you through any head scratching episodes.
Kelly
On 4/19/2014 4:32 PM, Bob Leffler wrote:
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> If I remember correctly, Scott Schmidt installed the latch well after painting.
I seem to recall that he documented the process either here or on VAF. You
may want to search the archives.
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> Bob
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> Sent from my iPad
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>> On Apr 19, 2014, at 6:36 PM, Marcus Cooper <cooprv7@yahoo.com> wrote:
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>> Has anyone installed one of Seans systems after painting and putting in the
interior? I need to do something like this but really dont want undo more than
necessary.
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>> Thanks,
>> Marcus
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>> On Apr 19, 2014, at 5:55 PM, Bob Leffler <rv@thelefflers.com> wrote:
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>> I couldn't have said it better. Sean's latch works as advertised.
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>> Bob
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| Subject: | Re: Cabin door safety latch |
3 votes for Sean's solution. It's great.
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 19, 2014, at 4:55 PM, Bob Leffler <rv@thelefflers.com> wrote:
I couldn't have said it better. Sean's latch works as advertised.
Bob
Sent from my iPad
On Apr 19, 2014, at 5:07 PM, Kelly McMullen <kellym@aviating.com> wrote:
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| Subject: | First Engine Start |
N428RV hiit a milestone today when it purr'd like a tiger after sitting
for almost a year just waiting to be fed.
Everything went smooth. Now it's time to submit some paperwork and
start the final process of getting a few thousand feet between her
wheels and the ground.
Video of the event: http://youtu.be/6Gtz0Z-_rFA
Thanks to the gang at BPA!
-Sean #40303
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