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1. 03:18 AM - Matronics 2004 Email List Fund Raiser [PLEASE READ] (Matt Dralle)
2. 07:52 AM - Re: RV7 QB tanks (Brian Meyette)
3. 05:34 PM - Re: lights (Chuck aka Charlie Imken)
4. 06:46 PM - Re: lights (Mark Taylor)
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| Subject: | Matronics 2004 Email List Fund Raiser [PLEASE READ] |
--> RV7-List message posted by: Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com>
Dear Listers,
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do not archive
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--> RV7-List message posted by: "Brian Meyette" <brianpublic@starband.net>
I've been through this question myself
1. it can be done, but not easy - it looked to me to be a real bitch to do
2. it's mainly for sustained inverted flight and other negative G maneuvers;
positive G maneuvers don't need it
for details & pics from someone who did it, see here:
http://www.bobbrown.com/n112b_wings_9.html
brian
http://brian76.mystarband.net/RV-7Ahome.htm
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of David Figgins
rv7-list@matronics.com
Subject: RV7-List: RV7 QB tanks
--> RV7-List message posted by: "David Figgins" <2004nospam@earthlink.net>
I think I may have run into a problem and need some advice, I have the wing
kit on order with the QB tanks (due in December), and in reading the
drawings and instruction this past couple of days I noticed a tank mod is
required for inverted flight that adds a flop tube in the standard vent line
area and moves the sender outboard one station. I am assuming the QB tanks
are in the standard configuration. Questions therefore are 1) can the tank
be modified for this mod after it is complete (i.e. can you get access and
keep inside clean) and 2) is this mod for sustained inverted flight and
regular rolls, loops etc are OK with the standard tanks.
Thanks for any input
Dave RV7A
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--> RV7-List message posted by: "Chuck aka Charlie Imken" <skikrazi@CenturyTel.net>
I can understand quickbuild folks being nervous about cutting a hole in the
leading edge of a completed wing. But if you are building your wing from
scratch, it costs only about 65 or 70 dollars for a new skin and ribs for
the leading edge should you screw it up. Don't ask me how I know this.
Don't archive.
Chuck Imken
----- Original Message -----
From: <Kathleen@rv7.us>
Subject: RE: RV7-List: lights
> --> RV7-List message posted by: Kathleen@rv7.us
>
> I believe the correct website is www.creativair.com.
>
> The positives of Bill's halogen landing lights are that they are
reasonably
> bright and very light weight. They do draw a fair amount of amperage and
> make a lot of heat, but what bright lights don't? I have installed a pair
> of them....
>
> Kathleen Evans
> www.rv7.us
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of sportpilot
> To: rv7-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: RV7-List: lights
>
> --> RV7-List message posted by: "sportpilot" <sportypilot@stx.rr.com>
>
>
> I have been researching this for a while, the best bet is Bill
> Vondane (might be misspelled) at www.creativeair.com, hands down because I
> refuse to cut into the leading edge when it looks so good..
>
> Danny..
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "sjevans" <sjevans@cox.net>
> To: <rv7-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: RE: RV7-List: lights
>
>
> > --> RV7-List message posted by: "sjevans" <sjevans@cox.net>
> >
> > Steve,
> > Whose Landing lights are you referring to? I need to settle on a
> > landing / position light setup (without cutting into the wing leading
> > edge).
> > I'm interested in how the LED's perform.
> > Thanks for any info.
> > Sam
> > (7A builder)
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com
> > [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Steve Newcomer
> > To: rv7-list@matronics.com
> > Subject: Re: RV7-List: lights
> >
> > --> RV7-List message posted by: "Steve Newcomer" <snewco@comcast.net>
> >
> > So far I have installed three sets in customers RVs and they have no
> > complaints. The light they project is better then the wing mounted from
> > the
> > kit manufacturer. I am about to install the LED setup next and looking
> > forward to it.
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Rick" <richardglick@charter.net>
> > To: <rv7-list@matronics.com>
> > Subject: Re: RV7-List: lights
> >
> >
> >> --> RV7-List message posted by: "Rick" <richardglick@charter.net>
> >>
> >> Nelson,
> >>
> >> I ordered the two kits and they are due to show up at my door today.
> > I
> >> will let you know how look. The owner (Bill Vondane has been busy in
> > his
> >> other profession (Like all of us) and it took a couple emails to get
> > it
> >> shipped, but he seems like a very nice and accommodating person. I am
> >> looking forward to receiving and installing the kits.
> >>
> >> Richard Glick
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: <nltiiii@bellsouth.net>
> >> To: <RV7-list@matronics.com>
> >> Subject: RV7-List: lights
> >>
> >>
> >> > --> RV7-List message posted by: <nltiiii@bellsouth.net>
> >> >
> >> > Does anyone have any comments (pro or con) on the CreativAir
> >> > position/landing lights?
> >> >
> >> > Nelson Tower
> >> > RV7 wings
> >> > fuse on order
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> > ==
> > ==
> > ==
> > ==
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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--> RV7-List message posted by: "Mark Taylor" <mtaylo17@msn.com>
HID's are brighter and generate little heat. They also produce a better
colour temperature light and draw less than an amp once ignited. They
generate less heat because they work like a flourescent tube in that xenon
gas is excited rather than heating up a filament.
Advantages in an aircraft are that you should never have to change a bulb,
lighter gauge wiring and no relays, and better visibilty. Downside is of
course cost, but to me the advantages are worth the extra cash.
Mark Taylor
http://home.comcast.net/~mtaylo17/RV7/
>From: Kathleen@rv7.us
>Reply-To: rv7-list@matronics.com
>To: <rv7-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: RE: RV7-List: lights
>Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2004 20:44:04 -0800
>
>--> RV7-List message posted by: Kathleen@rv7.us
>
>I believe the correct website is www.creativair.com.
>
>The positives of Bill's halogen landing lights are that they are reasonably
>bright and very light weight. They do draw a fair amount of amperage and
>make a lot of heat, but what bright lights don't? I have installed a pair
>of them....
>
> Kathleen Evans
>www.rv7.us
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com
>[mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of sportpilot
>To: rv7-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: RV7-List: lights
>
>--> RV7-List message posted by: "sportpilot" <sportypilot@stx.rr.com>
>
>
> I have been researching this for a while, the best bet is Bill
>Vondane (might be misspelled) at www.creativeair.com, hands down because I
>refuse to cut into the leading edge when it looks so good..
>
>Danny..
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "sjevans" <sjevans@cox.net>
>To: <rv7-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: RE: RV7-List: lights
>
>
> > --> RV7-List message posted by: "sjevans" <sjevans@cox.net>
> >
> > Steve,
> > Whose Landing lights are you referring to? I need to settle on a
> > landing / position light setup (without cutting into the wing leading
> > edge).
> > I'm interested in how the LED's perform.
> > Thanks for any info.
> > Sam
> > (7A builder)
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com
> > [mailto:owner-rv7-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Steve Newcomer
> > To: rv7-list@matronics.com
> > Subject: Re: RV7-List: lights
> >
> > --> RV7-List message posted by: "Steve Newcomer" <snewco@comcast.net>
> >
> > So far I have installed three sets in customers RVs and they have no
> > complaints. The light they project is better then the wing mounted from
> > the
> > kit manufacturer. I am about to install the LED setup next and looking
> > forward to it.
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Rick" <richardglick@charter.net>
> > To: <rv7-list@matronics.com>
> > Subject: Re: RV7-List: lights
> >
> >
> >> --> RV7-List message posted by: "Rick" <richardglick@charter.net>
> >>
> >> Nelson,
> >>
> >> I ordered the two kits and they are due to show up at my door today.
> > I
> >> will let you know how look. The owner (Bill Vondane has been busy in
> > his
> >> other profession (Like all of us) and it took a couple emails to get
> > it
> >> shipped, but he seems like a very nice and accommodating person. I am
> >> looking forward to receiving and installing the kits.
> >>
> >> Richard Glick
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: <nltiiii@bellsouth.net>
> >> To: <RV7-list@matronics.com>
> >> Subject: RV7-List: lights
> >>
> >>
> >> > --> RV7-List message posted by: <nltiiii@bellsouth.net>
> >> >
> >> > Does anyone have any comments (pro or con) on the CreativAir
> >> > position/landing lights?
> >> >
> >> > Nelson Tower
> >> > RV7 wings
> >> > fuse on order
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> > ==
> > ==
> > ==
> > ==
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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