---------------------------------------------------------- RV4-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 10/02/04: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:04 AM - Official Usage Guideline [Please Read] [Monthly Posting] (Matt Dralle) 2. 07:15 AM - Re: RV-4 Canopy (Charlie England) 3. 07:49 AM - Re: RV-4 Canopy (Richard Bibb) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:04:09 AM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: RV4-List: Official Usage Guideline [Please Read] [Monthly Posting] DNA: do not archive --> RV4-List message posted by: Matt Dralle Dear Lister, Please read over the RV4-List Usage Guidelines below. The complete RV4-List FAQ including these Usage Guidelines can be found at the following URL: http://www.matronics.com/FAQs/RV4-List.FAQ.html Thank you, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ****************************************************************************** RV4-List Usage Guidelines ****************************************************************************** The following details the official Usage Guidelines for the RV4-List. You are encouraged to read it carefully, and to abide by the rules therein. Failure to use the RV4-List in the manner described below may result in the removal of the subscribers from the List. RV4-List Policy Statement The purpose of the RV4-List is to provide a forum of discussion for things related to this particular discussion group. The List's goals are to serve as an information resource to its members; to deliver high-quality content; to provide moral support; to foster camaraderie among its members; and to support safe operation. 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This will only cause a pointless debate that will hurt feelings, waste bandwidth and resolve nothing. ------- [This is an automated posting.] ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:15:09 AM PST US From: Charlie England Subject: Re: RV4-List: RV-4 Canopy --> RV4-List message posted by: Charlie England Chuck Borne wrote: >--> RV4-List message posted by: "Chuck Borne" > >After almost 9 years of construction, I don't think I've ever run into a more discouraging and frustrating part of this project than the canopy assembly. Is it just me or is this the most Mickey mouse-designed part of the airplane? The aft skirts seem to have a mind of their own when it comes to how they want to lay after trimming. I'm on my third set. And don't ask me about shimming!!! This portion of the project has just about made me lose my religion. I was about to take an axe to the airframe last week. Sorry for the rant but I had to let the relief valve do it's thing. Somebody share their pain with me! > >Chuck Borne >Napoleonville, Louisiana >S/N 4069 > Hi Chuck, I can't offer too much advice (I bought mine already flying), but if you are within striking distance of Jackson MS come on over to Slobovia Outernational on Oct 16 for some BBQ & a 'motivational ride'. Charlie flying -4, -7 in the oven ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:49:19 AM PST US From: "Richard Bibb" Subject: Re: RV4-List: RV-4 Canopy --> RV4-List message posted by: "Richard Bibb" It is a pain in the ass I agree. On mine I made a molded in place fiberglass rear skirt to get the fit I wanted. I used aluminum trimmed to within 1/8" or so of the fuselage installed per the manual and then overlaid that with 2-3 layers of glass with epoxy microballon fill. I haven't painted yet but the fit is great against the fuselage..... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlie England" Subject: Re: RV4-List: RV-4 Canopy > --> RV4-List message posted by: Charlie England > > Chuck Borne wrote: > > >--> RV4-List message posted by: "Chuck Borne" > > > >After almost 9 years of construction, I don't think I've ever run into a more discouraging and frustrating part of this project than the canopy assembly. Is it just me or is this the most Mickey mouse-designed part of the airplane? The aft skirts seem to have a mind of their own when it comes to how they want to lay after trimming. I'm on my third set. And don't ask me about shimming!!! This portion of the project has just about made me lose my religion. I was about to take an axe to the airframe last week. Sorry for the rant but I had to let the relief valve do it's thing. Somebody share their pain with me! > > > >Chuck Borne > >Napoleonville, Louisiana > >S/N 4069 > > > > Hi Chuck, > > I can't offer too much advice (I bought mine already flying), but if you > are within striking distance of Jackson MS come on over to Slobovia > Outernational on Oct 16 for some BBQ & a 'motivational ride'. > > Charlie > flying -4, -7 in the oven > >