RV8-List Digest Archive

Tue 11/02/10


Total Messages Posted: 5



Today's Message Index:
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     1. 08:51 AM - Transition Training (Bob Christensen)
     2. 08:55 AM - Re: Canopy Skirt Buzz... (Speedy11@aol.com)
     3. 09:04 AM - Re: Transition Training (BPA)
     4. 09:04 AM - Re: Transition Training (Matt Dralle)
     5. 10:04 AM - Re: Transition Training (Chris Johnston)
 
 
 


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    Time: 08:51:20 AM PST US
    Subject: Transition Training
    From: Bob Christensen <flyboy.bob@gmail.com>
    I've about got my RV-8 ready for final assembly and the insurance companies are asking of several hours of dual "in type". I don't think there is anyone giving dual in a RV-8 . . . but maybe a 6 or 7 w/ constant speed prop will do? Does anyone know of someone offering RV transition training in the mid-west? or is Alex in Texas the closest? Thanks, -- Bob Christensen - N83RC flyboy.bob@gmail.com Home 319-392-4929 Cell 319-457-0559


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    Time: 08:55:06 AM PST US
    From: Speedy11@aol.com
    Subject: Re: Canopy Skirt Buzz...
    Matt, I have nothing between the skirt and the fuselage anywhere along the skirt. I do have a nice fit all around, but part of the difference may be in the way I modified my skirt. I didn't like the appearance of the standard skirt where it has an upward cutout area just aft of the rear seat. I suppose the idea was to have a better fit over the fuselage contour. But it is fiberglass, so I decided to fill in that area and continue the line from the bottom of the skirt smoothly up to join the curve at the rear of the skirt. It produced a better appearance to the skirt and MAY have inadvertently solved the problem you're describing. You can see the glass work at _http://www.rv-8a.net/2009Feb.htm_ (http://www.rv-8a.net/2009Feb.htm) and the finished skirt at _http://www.rv-8a.net/2009Mar.htm_ (http://www.rv-8a.net/2009Mar.htm) . The only problem I've encountered with the skirt so far is that the slipsteam bows it out on each side at the rear cockpit. Then when flying in rain, the water is drawn up through the bowed spot and into the cockpit. I think I can solve that problem by adding a "strake" or stiffener on the outside of the skirt to force it to retain its shape. I also added a "hat shelf" to the aft end of my canopy with the intention of stopping the cold air that others had reported blowing on the passengers neck. I had planned to use a "V" shaped seal on the bottom of the hat shelf to stop the draft. But, most of the draft has already been stopped by the hat shelf, so I still have not added the seal. My hat shelf is shown at _http://www.rv-8a.net/2009Jan.htm_ (http://www.rv-8a.net/2009Jan.htm) . Regards, Stan Sutterfield At 09:45 AM 10/31/2010 Sunday, you wrote: > >Matt, >I haven't had that problem. >Stan Sutterfield >I'm guessing that all RV-8's must have this issue. > Stan, Wow, really? Do you have anything between the fiberglass skirt and the top of the turtledeck? Foam, velcro, etc? Do you have a perfectly tight fit all the way around? I've got a little pooch on both sides kind of at the center of the concave, roundy part. One thing I forgot to mention in my original post was that I tried unlatching the canopy to see what impact it would have. The buzz got even louder. Another thing I tried was adjusting the Prop RPM. There was definately a relationship between the buzz and the RPM, not related to speed of the aircraft. A harmonic of sorts. Another odd behavior was that when I was climbing out, I didn't hear it at all. It wasn't until I pushed the nose over and started picking up speed that it started. Matt


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    Time: 09:04:16 AM PST US
    Subject: Transition Training
    From: "BPA" <BPA@bpaengines.com>
    You might be able to get Bill Gill in Lee's Summit MO to do some dual with you. Bill has a RV-7. Contact information available on request. Allen Barrett BPE, Inc. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob Christensen Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 9:46 AM Subject: RV8-List: Transition Training I've about got my RV-8 ready for final assembly and the insurance companies are asking of several hours of dual "in type". I don't think there is anyone giving dual in a RV-8 . . . but maybe a 6 or 7 w/ constant speed prop will do? Does anyone know of someone offering RV transition training in the mid-west? or is Alex in Texas the closest? Thanks, -- Bob Christensen - N83RC flyboy.bob@gmail.com Home 319-392-4929 Cell 319-457-0559


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    Time: 09:04:57 AM PST US
    From: Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com>
    Subject: Re: Transition Training
    At 08:46 AM 11/2/2010 Tuesday, you wrote: >I've about got my RV-8 ready for final assembly and the insurance companies are asking of several hours of dual "in type". I don't think there is anyone giving dual in a RV-8 . . . but maybe a 6 or 7 w/ constant speed prop will do? > >Does anyone know of someone offering RV transition training in the mid-west? or is Alex in Texas the closest? > >Thanks, >-- >Bob Christensen - N83RC Bob, I would highly recommend Mike Seager in Vernonia Oregon. I flew with Mike in the Spring of 2010, the week just before I test flew my RV-8. The experience was excellent; Easily the best time and money I've spent on the RV-8 project bar none. 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: 114+ Hours TTSN - The Fun Never Stops...


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    Time: 10:04:11 AM PST US
    From: Chris Johnston <CJohnston@popsound.com>
    Subject: Transition Training
    My insurance company accepted dual in the RV-7 for my required dual "in type". I went to oregon and flew with Mike Seager which was amazing. His RV-7 has a FP prop though, and even though my 8 has CS, that wasn't a big deal for me. We actually flew a bit in a CS RV-6A to get familiar with the prop (and it was fun to fly a nosedragger RV!) and the biggest difference is that you can slow down more quickly, but that was about it. I know you're looking for mid-west, but if you find yourself in Oregon, you won't find better training. Heck of a nice guy as well. cj ________________________________________ From: owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com [owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob Christensen [flyboy.bob@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 8:46 AM Subject: RV8-List: Transition Training I've about got my RV-8 ready for final assembly and the insurance companies are asking of several hours of dual "in type". I don't think there is anyone giving dual in a RV-8 . . . but maybe a 6 or 7 w/ constant speed prop will do? Does anyone know of someone offering RV transition training in the mid-west? or is Alex in Texas the closest? Thanks, -- Bob Christensen - N83RC flyboy.bob@gmail.com<mailto:flyboy.bob@gmail.com> Home 319-392-4929 Cell 319-457-0559




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