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1. 08:03 AM - Re: Re: RV8-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 08/04/08 (japhillipsga@aol.com)
2. 08:08 AM - Re: BooHoo - Trim Tab Alignment... (japhillipsga@aol.com)
3. 08:02 PM - Consensus On Finishing Back End Of Fiberglass Tips... (Matt Dralle)
4. 08:42 PM - Re: Consensus On Finishing Back End Of Fiberglass Tips... (Doug Ritter)
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| Subject: | Re: RV8-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 08/04/08 |
Stan, no I don't have a web site. I can barely figure out e-mail. I'm gluing the
canopy. It seems the better of the two methods to me. I'm
in the frame prep mode now. Still have a little more to trim on the canopy before
I make the big cut. Maybe tonight?if the Bud holds out. I'm not sure why it
concerns me so much. Maybe because I have read so much of everybody else's concern.
I hope to glue this weekend if I can get all the moving parts in place
by then. I helped Tony Patti glue his canopy last month and have some experience
now on do's and don't so I hope it goes well. I'll let you know how it goes.
Best regards, Bill?
-----Original Message-----
From: Speedy11@aol.com
Sent: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 6:58 am
Subject: RV8-List: Re: RV8-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 08/04/08
I'm doing the same as Bill and I agree with him.? Should I later need to remove
the wings it will be a simple matter to cut any connections and add in a connector.
?
Bill, how are you attaching your canopy?? Are you using the Van's method or are
you gluing?? I'm ready to start my canopy but I'm still debating which method
to use.? Do you have a web site with photos of your canopy work?
?
Stan Sutterfield
www.rv-8a.net
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Stan, I'm building a RV-8a and I'm not building in any type disconnect in the wiring
for the wings.
?I built a Zenith 601XL a couple years ago and invested the time and effort to
make disconnects
but it was a waste of effort. I have not even considered taking a wing off. So,
you can do whatever
you want, but the usefulness is doubtful. I removed the wings on my 8 last week
after
final fitting and stored them. Working and triming on the canopy right now. Best
regards, Bill
-----Original Message-----
From: bert murillo <robertrv607@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 11:11 pm
Subject: RE: RV8-List: Wing Wiring/Plumbing
Every person has his own ideas. How wrong they are, is only when they
find themselves in the worst situation, and then is too late to correct
their wrong planning....
I wish I had done things different, when in comes to wiring and
connectors, to wings etc....
But do not believe it....
Robert
rv6a
--- On Sat, 8/2/08, Paul Rice <rice737@msn.com> wrote:
> From: Paul Rice <rice737@msn.com>
> Subject: RE: RV8-List: Wing Wiring/Plumbing
> To: rv8-list@matronics.com
> Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008, 9:42 PM
> Hey Stan,
>?
> Having connectors and fittings sounds good in theory, but
> how often do you really thing you will need to remove your
> wings.? If you really think you might have to do that in the
> future, just leave enough extra wire or plumbing so that you
> can cut it and put the connector in then.? Getting the wing
> attach bolts out will be the hardest part of that type of
> project anyway.
>?
> See you in the air soon,
> Paul Rice
> RV8 100 hours flying.
> If I ever have to remove my wings, wiring and plumbing will
> be the least of my problems.
>
>
>
> From: stazel@cpros.comTo: rv8-list@matronics.comSubject:
> RV8-List: Wing Wiring/PlumbingDate: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 13:46:08
> -0700
>
>
>
> Stan Loer
> RV-8 Q/B??
> stazel@cpros.com? ? ? ?
>?
> I'm planning to install fittings and connectors in the
> wing roots so that pitot lines and wiring can be
> disconnected to facilitate wing removal/installation.? Are
> there any photos out there which I could use to help me sort
> this out?
?
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| Subject: | Re: BooHoo - Trim Tab Alignment... |
Matt, that is nothing. Just wait until you rivet the wing bottom skins. Talk about
a painful time. Best regards and keep on working, Bill
-----Original Message-----
From: Don McNamara <N8RV@gte.net>
Sent: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 5:09 pm
Subject: Re: RV8-List: BooHoo - Trim Tab Alignment...
?
Matt, I can assure you that, unless you're out to build a Grand Champion winner
at Oshkosh (not that there's anything wrong with that), don't sweat it. The only
people who will ever care will be YOU and those who have also just started
an empennage kit!?
?
That said, this is only the beginning. You'll be screwing up pieces and parts for
a long time, so you might as well just order a new trim tab and see if you
can build it to match to your satisfaction. Like many builders, I have a whole
box of junk parts that I sweated blood over. You will, too. No big deal.?
?
If you know what you did wrong and want to correct it, now's the time to do it.
Order the parts, move on to something else and backtrack when the stuff shows
up.?
?
Welcome to the club!?
?
Don McNamara?
N8RV?
80113?
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Matt Dralle" <dralle@matronics.com>?
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 3:55 PM?
Subject: RV8-List: BooHoo - Trim Tab Alignment...?
?
>?
> Listers,?
>?
> Well, the trim tab came out perfect and I'm really pleased with the?
> mating to the Elevator. That being said, I'm less than pleased with?
> the for/aft alignment of the Trim Tab. The Trim Tab hangs past the?
> Elevator trailing edge by about 1/8" of an inch. It is 1/8" along?
> the whole distance of the Trim Tab. In looking at the cause, it?
> appears that the skins are all cut such that you are suppose to use?
> the roundy part of the hinge and not the square cutout when aligning?
> the hinge for drilling. This would account for 1/16" on each side?
> and would add up to the 1/8" overhang I'm seeing. Grrrrrr....?
>?
> What should I do, fellow builders? I could drill out all the rivets?
> and use a new hinge, and I'm certainly not opposed to that. But am I?
> making too big a deal out of the whole thing? Or is everyone gonna?
> look at it forever and go, "Hey, how come your trim take is too long?" > :-(?
>?
> Bummed Out in Livermore?
>?
> Matt?
> RV-8 #82880 ?
?
?
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| Subject: | Consensus On Finishing Back End Of Fiberglass Tips... |
Dear Listers,
Here are some pictures of my recently finished Fin and Rudder
fiberglass tips, specifically highlighting my notion of mounting the
VOR/GS/LOC antenna on the top of the Fin. It came out very nice I
think and gives full access to cabling and antenna mount for maintenance.
But here's my question. Look at that last picture of the back end of
the Fin fiberglass tip and note the gaping hole. I gather from the
plans that it is kind of up to the builder whether to put a cover on
the back of it. My first question would have to be why the f***
isn't there one already molded on it like on the front of the rudder
tip? But, hostility aside, what's everyone's thoughts on finishing
these? I'm just thinking that my patience for fiberglass layups
hovers around zero and I can just see taking a totally sweet tip
installation and mucking it royally. But, I will if I must. I would
really like the back end finished off rather than gaping open like
that, but it might be something I could live with...
Thoughts?
Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880
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| Subject: | Re: Consensus On Finishing Back End Of Fiberglass Tips... |
Cut a wood plug to size apx 1/4" thick, epoxy in place and cover with one
layer of glass cloth. Sand and paint.
Doug Ritter
N8ZR RV8at (turbine)
Fieseler Fi-156 Storch project
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