---------------------------------------------------------- RV8-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 08/14/11: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:48 AM - Re: Warning - New Bose Line Power Cables Only 3' Long! (Speedy11@aol.com) 2. 04:10 PM - Bucking Bar Recommendation... (Matt Dralle) 3. 04:41 PM - Re: Re: Warning - New Bose Line Power Cables Only 3' Long! (Robert Sultzbach) 4. 10:46 PM - RV-8aAP Bank Servo Backwards (japhillipsga@aol.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:48:05 AM PST US From: Speedy11@aol.com Subject: RV8-List: Re: Warning - New Bose Line Power Cables Only 3' Long! So it's "Red Dawg" now. I agree about the Bose. I've been flying for over a year with the Bose X (I like it better than the A20) in the 737 - so it gets a lot of use. The ear pads wore out after about 8 months. They also tend to flatten which blocks your ear canal and cuts down sound. The volume controls are exposed and very easy to accidentally adjust to low setting. They need a notch to "latch" in the full volume position. The headband is way too thick and easily hits things above your head. It doesn't even work with 3 of our jets - don't know what the problem is there - so I have to scramble for my backup Telex. Overall, I have not been happy with my $1K Bose. I will buy a Sennheiser next. Stan Sutterfield Do not archive In a message dated 8/14/2011 3:06:56 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rv8-list@matronics.com writes: Given this direction within Bose, I'd definitely consider the new Sennheiser S1 if I had to do it over again. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:10:13 PM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: RV8-List: Bucking Bar Recommendation... Dear Listers, After nearly 23 years of building metal airplanes on and off, I finally came across a really nice bucking bar. The part number details are below and I've attached a picture of it with the optional 6.5" Dolly Shank attached (recommended). The handle has a vibration absorbing mechanism inside and it makes riveting almost a pleasure. It really works good. I was truly amazed at how much more comfortable it is riveting using the tool. If you've got even a modest amount of riveting left to do on your project, surf over to the US Tool web site and order up one. You won't be sorry! I don't get any kick back (pun intended) from US Tool; I'm just a very stratified customer. US Tool - TP111R - Recoilless Bucking Bar - All Steel: https://www.ustool.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p 41 US Tool - 31021-3 - 6.5" Dolly Shank: https://www.ustool.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p 80 Matt - Matt "Red Dawg" Dralle RV-8 #82880 N998RV "Ruby Vixen" http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's Complete RV-8 Construction Log http://www.mattsrv8.com/Mishap - Landing Mishap Rebuild Log http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel Status: 170+ Hours TTSN - Rebuilding Fuselage After Landing Mishap... ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 04:41:26 PM PST US From: Robert Sultzbach Subject: Re: RV8-List: Re: Warning - New Bose Line Power Cables Only 3' Long! Hi folks, I fly 747-400's and also use Bose X's. My company aircraft has Sennheiser s as part of standard equipment. I also own a pair of Sennheisers I bought m yself. My flight legs are often 10-14 hours in length. My advice is find a headset that first and foremost, fits YOUR head comfortably. Of equal impo rtance is the audio quality provided by your headset. I like the Bose X bet ter than my company Sennheiser because it is more comfortable and I can unde rstand foreign controllers more easily because of the superior clarity the B ose provides. Your mileage may vary, so I would recommend trying on a lot o f different top quality headsets from different companies and seeing what fi ts your head comfortably (with great audio a must). Also, sound attenuation is critical for audio clarity and hearing preservation. My flight surgeon t old me hearing loss is the number one reason pilots lose their medicals. So yes, headsets can be expensive but they are cheap compared to hearing aids. Fly safely, Bob S. On Aug 14, 2011, at 22:45, Speedy11@aol.com wrote: > So it's "Red Dawg" now. > I agree about the Bose. I've been flying for over a year with the Bose X ( I like it better than the A20) in the 737 - so it gets a lot of use. The ea r pads wore out after about 8 months. They also tend to flatten which block s your ear canal and cuts down sound. The volume controls are exposed and v ery easy to accidentally adjust to low setting. They need a notch to "latch " in the full volume position. The headband is way too thick and easily hit s things above your head. It doesn't even work with 3 of our jets - don't k now what the problem is there - so I have to scramble for my backup Telex. > Overall, I have not been happy with my $1K Bose. > I will buy a Sennheiser next. > Stan Sutterfield > Do not archive > > In a message dated 8/14/2011 3:06:56 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rv8-list@ matronics.com writes: > Given this direction within Bose, I'd definitely consider the new Sennheis er S1 > if I had to do it over again. > > ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 10:46:15 PM PST US Subject: RV8-List: RV-8aAP Bank Servo Backwards From: japhillipsga@aol.com RV-8 Buds, flew my 8a this afternoon and finally screwed up the courage to turn on the AP. Took a mil second for the plane to snap roll to the right. Stopped her about vertical and flipped the switch. Must have wired the bank servo backward. Anybody know the easiest fix? I have a MGL EFIS Odyssey wi th Trio AP servos. Shocking moment. 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