Today's Message Index:
----------------------
0. 12:05 AM - Make Sure You're Listed! List of Contributors Published in December! (Matt Dralle)
1. 01:11 AM - Re: RV-7 slider canopy binding (Hugh Ragg)
2. 11:47 AM - Test Flight Video - Part 1 - Takeoff... (Matt Dralle)
3. 12:27 PM - Test Flight Video - Part 2 - Landing... (Matt Dralle)
4. 01:53 PM - Ignition systems (Heyden Thomas)
Message 0
| PREVIOUS | Skip to PREVIOUS Message |
| NEXT | Skip to NEXT Message |
| LIST | Reply to LIST Regarding this Message |
| SENDER | Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message |
|
| Subject: | Make Sure You're Listed! List of Contributors Published in |
December!
Dear Listers,
The List of Contributors (LOC) is just around the corner! In December I post a
list of everyone that so generously made a Contribution to support the Lists.
Its my way of publicly thanking everyone that took a minute to show their appreciation
for the Lists.
Won't you take minute and assure that your name is on the upcoming LOC? Tell others
that you appreciate the Lists. Making a Contribution to support the Lists
is fast and easy using your Visa, MasterCard, or Paypal account:
http://www.matronics.com/contribution
Or, drop a personal check in the mail to:
Matt Dralle / Matronics
581 Jeannie Way
Livermore CA 94550
USA
I would like to thank everyone that has so generously made a Contribution thus
far during this year's List Fund Raiser! Remember that its YOUR support that
keeps these Lists running and improving! Don't forget to include a little comment
about how the Lists have
helped you!
Thank you!
Matt Dralle
Matronics Email List Administrator
Message 1
| INDEX | Back to Main INDEX |
| NEXT | Skip to NEXT Message |
| LIST | Reply to LIST Regarding this Message |
| SENDER | Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message |
|
| Subject: | Re: RV-7 slider canopy binding |
Guys
i had the same problem however it just seems to free up with every
slide. I also had a drama with the rear skirts, nearly drove me mad, i
just could not get the skirts to sit flush when the canopy closed. After
going round in circles and nearly giving up for fibreglass I found the
rear of the plexi glass canopy mould kicked up so I just cut more off
the rear section and problem was solved.. Sounds so easy but it nearly
drove me nuts. Have a look at the rear of the canopy on the frame and
see if this is your problem. I am almost ready to screw mine onto the
frame however it needs a few shims and this seems to take more work than
i imagined.
Cheers
Aussie Hugh
On 21/11/2010, at 12:39 PM, Bill Schoen wrote:
> Thomas
>
> I had the exact experience. Very frustrating. I think I removed the
canopy from the frame and kept bending it more even though there was a
suggested chance of the frame cracking at the drilled holes, but I
proceeded any way carefully and the frame did not crack. eventually it
worked and when I clecoed the canopy back onto the frame the holes still
lined up and the canopy slides acceptably tho not as smoothly as I would
have liked. This was my worst building experience by far and now am
having trouble with the aft skirts fairing with the fuselage when the
canopy is closed. What a nightmare! I am not the one to ask about this
as I have seen a number of sliders that seem to work quite well. No idea
how they did it. It seems nearly impossible. The frame just seems not to
fit the fuselage period, no matter how much you tweak it. If it fits up
front it bulges in the back someplace else.Trying to bend a square steel
tube defies the physics of steel structures. Argh!
>
> Bill Schoen
> South Fork, Colorado
> RV-7 finish kit
>
> From: vmax737@hotmail.com
> To: rv7-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RV7-List: RV-7 slider canopy binding
> Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 02:10:26 +0000
>
> I=92ve drill the canopy to the frame on my RV-7 slider and have
encountered the usual problem, it binds on the rollers.
>
> After taking great pains and several hours to adjust the canopy frame
as close to the specs as I could, the frame moved very smoothly on the
canopy rails. After drilling the canopy to the frame and putting it
back on the canopy rail it binds. The frame is being pulled outward by
the canopy. When I move the edges of the canopy inward it moves freely
again.
>
> Any suggestions on how to fix it without cracking the canopy?
>
> Thanks for any assistance
>
> Vmax
>
>
>
>
> _blank>www.aeroelectric.com
> /" target=_blank>www.buildersbooks.com
> =_blank>www.homebuilthelp.com
> =_blank>http://www.matronics.com/contribution
> rget=_blank>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV7-List
> ttp://forums.matronics.com
>
>
Message 2
| INDEX | Back to Main INDEX |
| PREVIOUS | Skip to PREVIOUS Message |
| NEXT | Skip to NEXT Message |
| LIST | Reply to LIST Regarding this Message |
| SENDER | Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message |
|
| Subject: | Test Flight Video - Part 1 - Takeoff... |
After 23 months and 2400 hours of building, RV-8 N998RV took to the air for the
very first time on May 3 2010. As one would hope with any test flight, it was
uneventful and a pleasure to fly. This Part I of my RV-8 Test Flight documents
the startup, taxi out, take off, and the first circuit around the airport.
The trip to Oregon the week before to fly with Mike Seager was the best money I
spent on the project. During the video, listen for the tower calling out "Eight
Romeo Victor" which is the call sign for my aircraft - N998RV. The audio mix
is from the cockpit including the music, tower, and my various comments during
the flight.
As of November 20 2010, I have about 124 hours total time on the RV-8. It just
gets more and more fun to fly! The Lycoming IO-390 and Constant Speed Prop are
a sweet combination on the RV-8! The triple Grand Rapids HX EFIS installation
along with the Vertical Power VP-200 electrical system and TruTrak two-axis Autopilot
have also performed flawlessly. I highly recommend these fine products.
Finally, if you've been debating on whether to install an entertainment system
in your project, don't hesitate! The PS Engineering 3000 Stereo intercom,
Kenwood DNX8150, and the Bose X headsets are an incredibly sweet combination
that make those long cross countries just fly by! Passengers love having the
secondary LCD screen in the pilot's headrest and high-fidelity entertainment as
well. The Kenwood's Garmin GPS Map display is also a big hit with the passengers
as they can follow along in standard "car-style" navigation context.
Be sure to check out Part II of this video which documents slow flight testing
and landing configuration testing, a couple more circuits around the airport,
landing, taxi back, and returning to the hangar.
This Video is in full 1080p HDTV, so be sure to select a viewing resolution that
works with your computer and is higher than the standard 360p default. At least
the 760p mode, for example. And don't forget to try full-screen mode for the
most impact!
http://www.youtube.com/user/MattsRV8#p/u/0/06MBqaaXFwQ
Enjoy,
Matt
PS - Yeah, I know it took a few months to get this video out. I've been flying
the RV-8 so much, I didn't have time to edit! :-)
-
Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N998RV
http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's RV-8 Construction Log
http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel
Status: 124+ Hours TTSN - The Fun Never Stops...
Message 3
| INDEX | Back to Main INDEX |
| PREVIOUS | Skip to PREVIOUS Message |
| NEXT | Skip to NEXT Message |
| LIST | Reply to LIST Regarding this Message |
| SENDER | Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message |
|
| Subject: | Test Flight Video - Part 2 - Landing... |
This Part II of my RV-8 Test Flight documents slow flight testing and landing configuration
testing, a couple more circuits around the airport, landing, taxi
back, and returning to the hangar.
Note that on the taxi back, the windsock is almost a direct crosswind at about
10 knots as I recall. Makes me even more proud of that first landing, and the
fact that I put it right down on the numbers!
Be sure to check out Part I of this video which documents the startup, taxi out,
take off, and first circuit around the field.
This Video is in full 1080p HDTV, so be sure to select a viewing resolution that
works with your computer and is higher than the standard 360p default. At least
the 760p mode, for example. And don't forget to try full-screen mode for
the most impact!
http://www.youtube.com/user/MattsRV8#p/u/1/2b4C8fb-XAc
Enjoy,
Matt
-
Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N998RV
http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's RV-8 Construction Log
http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel
Status: 124+ Hours TTSN - The Fun Never Stops...
Message 4
| INDEX | Back to Main INDEX |
| PREVIOUS | Skip to PREVIOUS Message |
| NEXT | Skip to NEXT Message |
| LIST | Reply to LIST Regarding this Message |
| SENDER | Reply to SENDER Regarding this Message |
|
| Subject: | Ignition systems |
I really appreciate the comments on the canopy=2C thank you for all that re
sponded=2C it has been very helpful.
Another issue that I would appreciate some commentary on is ignition system
s. I'm plannng to go with a conventional impluse mag on the left and elect
ronic on the right. Any comments or recommendations would be appreciated.
Vmax
Other Matronics Email List Services
These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.
-- Please support this service by making your Contribution today! --
|