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1. 08:17 AM - Dave Saylor and acts of kindness (Jeff Carpenter)
2. 08:58 AM - Nose gear oversized bushing info (Phillip Perry)
3. 11:03 AM - Re: Nose gear oversized bushing info (Phillip Perry)
4. 12:24 PM - Re: Dave Saylor and acts of kindness (Bob Turner)
5. 03:33 PM - Re: Dave Saylor and acts of kindness (Bruce Johnson)
6. 07:53 PM - Re: Dave Saylor and acts of kindness (David Saylor)
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| Subject: | Dave Saylor and acts of kindness |
As you might remember, last December I was diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Cancer
(never smoked a day in my life). That, and the two brain tumors that came with
it abruptly ended my flying career and forced a long and painful goodbye to N410CF
that I had finished building a year earlier. I put out a call to the list
and had many offers of help and advice.
The most significant help came from Dave Saylor and his plane partner Jim in the
form of a 2 day visit back in March when they flew down to CCB in their RV10.
With me propped up in a chair recovering from brain surgery on their own time
and on their own dime (including car rental and hotel) they performed a complete
annual on the plane. And, when it was all over, organized and swept up
the hangar. The only payment they accepted from me was lunch.
A few weeks later, I asked Dave if he was interested in helping me sell the plane.
He talked it over with his family and said yes. In late May, he and Jim flew
down again. Dave gave me one last ride in N410CF (this time from the right
seat) and I said a tearful goodbye to my baby as I watched Dave fly her away.
Over the ensuing months, Dave methodically prepped the plane for sale, ran the
ads, gave demo rides and negotiated the deal on my behalf. On September 22, escrow
closed. N410CF has found a new home and I have a large chunk of cash that
will help us buy our new home.
At a time when all of my life was crashing down around me, Dave's help has brought
me immeasurable comfort and peace of mind. It is important to know that with
so much bad in the world, there are people like Dave who are so good.
Jeff Carpenter
N410CF
Sold
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| Subject: | Nose gear oversized bushing info |
I am in the process of cleaning up some slop in my nose gear and wanted to get
these part numbers listed in the archives for future builders/pilots.
Vans sells oversized bushings for the VA-143 and VA-144 bushings supplied with
the kit. Theyre difficult to find in the system, so I want to give you the details
that will help.
VA-143 Replacement
BUSH-ST 438X780X1.938
VA-144 Replacement
BUSH-ST 313X780X1.563
One last thing, for those recently ending phase 1... Like Tim mentioned its a
good idea to check your breakout force for your nose wheel. The plans call for
26 pounds when pulled at the axel. I checked mine at approximately 44 hours
and mine was down to 5 pounds. So its a good idea to check those and tighten
them up sometime in a middle of Phase 1.
Phil
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| Subject: | Re: Nose gear oversized bushing info |
And I found the VA-143 oversized replacement (.780) is too big for my application.
But the standard (.750) is too small and allows too much slop.
Next step is to use a snap gauge to take some ID measurements and then machine
down the .780 to fit.
Im guessing about .002 clearance is good? Anyone who has machined their own have
any suggestions on how much clearance theyve found success with?
Phil
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> On Oct 3, 2017, at 10:57 AM, Phillip Perry <philperry9@gmail.com> wrote:
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> I am in the process of cleaning up some slop in my nose gear and wanted to get
these part numbers listed in the archives for future builders/pilots.
>
> Vans sells oversized bushings for the VA-143 and VA-144 bushings supplied with
the kit. Theyre difficult to find in the system, so I want to give you the
details that will help.
>
> VA-143 Replacement
> BUSH-ST 438X780X1.938
>
> VA-144 Replacement
> BUSH-ST 313X780X1.563
>
> One last thing, for those recently ending phase 1... Like Tim mentioned its
a good idea to check your breakout force for your nose wheel. The plans call
for 26 pounds when pulled at the axel. I checked mine at approximately 44 hours
and mine was down to 5 pounds. So its a good idea to check those and tighten
them up sometime in a middle of Phase 1.
>
> Phil
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> Sent from my iPhone
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| Subject: | Re: Dave Saylor and acts of kindness |
Jeff,
I've had the good fortune of meeting Dave thru this forum, and, finally, a few
weeks ago, in person. You're right, he's one of the good guys.
For the record, I'm the cfi Dave put the new owner in touch with, for a basic vfr
checkout. He and 410CF flew just fine, although he will need additional study
to get up to speed on all the things a modern glass panel can do. He and his
young wife (at my age nearly everyone seems young -:) ) were very excited about
owning a 'traveling' airplane.
I hope it brings you some comfort, to know that your plane has found a good home.
Bob
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Bob Turner
RV-10 QB
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=473298#473298
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| Subject: | Re: Dave Saylor and acts of kindness |
Thank you for the heart warming story about how great some people are. Sorr
y that you have to go through what you are dealing with. Good luck and God
Speed.
=C2-God Bless America (please) =C2-:) Bruce
On Tuesday, October 3, 2017 8:26 AM, Jeff Carpenter <jeff@westcottpress
.com> wrote:
As you might remember, last December I was diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Can
cer (never smoked a day in my life). That, and the two brain tumor=99
s that came with it abruptly ended my flying career and forced a long and p
ainful goodbye to N410CF that I had finished building a year earlier. I put
out a call to the list and had many offers of help and advice.
The most significant help came from Dave Saylor and his plane partner Jim i
n the form of a 2 day visit back in March when they flew down to CCB in the
ir RV10.=C2- With me propped up in a chair recovering from brain surgery
on their own time and on their own dime=C2- (including car rent
al and hotel) they performed a complete annual on the plane. And, when it w
as all over, organized and swept up the hangar.=C2- The only payment they
accepted from me was lunch.
A few weeks later, I asked Dave if he was interested in helping me sell the
plane. He talked it over with his family and said yes. In late May, he and
Jim flew down again. Dave gave me one last ride in N410CF (this time from
the right seat) and I said a tearful goodbye to my baby as I watched Dave f
ly her away.
Over the ensuing months, Dave methodically prepped the plane for sale, ran
the ads, gave demo rides and negotiated the deal on my behalf. On September
22, escrow closed. N410CF has found a new home and I have a large chunk of
cash that will help us buy our new home.
At a time when all of my life was crashing down around me, Dave's help has
brought me immeasurable comfort and peace of mind. It is important to know
that with so much bad in the world, there are people like Dave who are so g
ood.
Jeff Carpenter
N410CF
Sold
S -
WIKI -
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=C2- =C2- =C2- =C2- =C2- -Matt Dralle, List Admin.
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| Subject: | Re: Dave Saylor and acts of kindness |
Thanks guys, but you're making my throat feel all weird.
I'm glad I could help. This list and the RV community have brought me
tremendous satisfaction. I love my plane and what I've been able to do and
see with it, thanks in no small part to a lot of you guys. So giving back a
little is easy.
And before you start imagining white, feathery wings sprouting from my
back, know that Jeff offered me a fair commission, which after some thought
I gladly accepted. So, yeah.
Jeff's been inspiring in his attitude and toughness through his battle. He
looks and sounds and gets around a lot better these days than he did a year
ago. I'm glad I could help and it was all made possible through Matt
Dralle's efforts that provide us all with this forum.
I hope the new owner pops his head in. He's a good pilot and he'd make a
good contributor.
--Dave
On Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 8:15 AM, Jeff Carpenter <jeff@westcottpress.com>
wrote:
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> As you might remember, last December I was diagnosed with Stage IV Lung
> Cancer (never smoked a day in my life). That, and the two brain tumor
=99s
> that came with it abruptly ended my flying career and forced a long and
> painful goodbye to N410CF that I had finished building a year earlier. I
> put out a call to the list and had many offers of help and advice.
>
> The most significant help came from Dave Saylor and his plane partner Jim
> in the form of a 2 day visit back in March when they flew down to CCB in
> their RV10. With me propped up in a chair recovering from brain surgery
> on their own time and on their own dime (including car rental and hotel)
> they performed a complete annual on the plane. And, when it was all over,
> organized and swept up the hangar. The only payment they accepted from m
e
> was lunch.
>
> A few weeks later, I asked Dave if he was interested in helping me sell
> the plane. He talked it over with his family and said yes. In late May, h
e
> and Jim flew down again. Dave gave me one last ride in N410CF (this time
> from the right seat) and I said a tearful goodbye to my baby as I watched
> Dave fly her away.
>
> Over the ensuing months, Dave methodically prepped the plane for sale, ra
n
> the ads, gave demo rides and negotiated the deal on my behalf. On Septemb
er
> 22, escrow closed. N410CF has found a new home and I have a large chunk o
f
> cash that will help us buy our new home.
>
> At a time when all of my life was crashing down around me, Dave's help ha
s
> brought me immeasurable comfort and peace of mind. It is important to kno
w
> that with so much bad in the world, there are people like Dave who are so
> good.
>
> Jeff Carpenter
> N410CF
> Sold
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