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1. 06:16 AM - (Don/Marcia Piermattei)
2. 07:36 AM - Re: Scratch in Plexi (rmickey@ix.netcom.com)
3. 09:24 AM - Re: Scratch in Plexi (DThomas773@aol.com)
4. 09:46 AM - Going Places in Style (Albert Gardner)
5. 11:22 AM - HS-908 attach angles? (BGCrook@aol.com)
6. 01:57 PM - Re: Scratch in Plexi (rv9@3rivers.net)
7. 03:28 PM - Copper foil antennas (Rob W M Shipley)
8. 05:57 PM - Re: HS-908 attach angles? (DThomas773@aol.com)
9. 06:04 PM - Re: Going Places in Style (DThomas773@aol.com)
10. 06:46 PM - Re: HS-908 attach angles? (BGCrook@aol.com)
11. 07:43 PM - Re: Copper foil antennas (rv9@3rivers.net)
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--> RV9-List message posted by: "Don/Marcia Piermattei" <dlpier@lamar.colostate.edu>
Subject: RV9-List: Van's Windscreen Antenna
--> RV9-List message posted by: "Neil Henderson" <neil.mo51@btopenworld.com>
Neil,
Works fine. Had one in an RV6. Range was slightly less than the other radio
on a conventional antenna. Go for it.
Don Piermattei
192DP
Donald L. Piermattei DVM, PhD
5000 E County Rd 92
Carr, CO 80612
970/568-9047
Fax 970/568-7279
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| Subject: | Re: Scratch in Plexi |
--> RV9-List message posted by: rmickey@ix.netcom.com
I have used the Micro-Mesh system with good success. Successive grits of sandpaper
from 1500 grit to 22000 then a polish.
Ross
N9PT
-----Original Message-----
From: JVonDolen@aol.com
Subject: RV9-List: Scratch in Plexi
--> RV9-List message posted by: JVonDolen@aol.com
I carelessly drug a drill bit across the top inside of my slider canopy and
left a 1 inch scratch which I can feel it with my fingernail. It's on the top,
just missing the metal strip down the center. It's not in a bad spot, not
noticable unless I make a point to look for it. My concern is that it turns into
something else.
I'm thinking I should try to buff this out. Aircraft Spruce has a whole page
of scratch removal kits but they all seem to be for restoring old, crazed
glass, not for repairing a deep scratch.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I should do or use?
Many thanks,
John Von Dohlen
Canopy Side Skirts
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| Subject: | Re: Scratch in Plexi |
--> RV9-List message posted by: DThomas773@aol.com
I have also used the Micro-Mesh with good results.
Dennis Thomas
164DV
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| Subject: | Going Places in Style |
--> RV9-List message posted by: "Albert Gardner" <spudnut@worldnet.att.net>
I've now made 2 extended flights in my RV-9A, one from Yuma to Boise via Ely
(4.9 hrs) and the other to SLC via Cedar City (3.7 hrs) as well as Oshkosh
this last July. The plane flies very well, stable and easy to handle. Climbs
to altitude are brisk which is nice since Yuma is low and also hot in the
summer.With over 100 hours on the plane I have been trying to get a handle
on fuel burn by flying at 2300 on my fixed pitch 150 hp Lyc but there is too
much variation probable from time to climb to various altitudes (I usually
go above 10k on long flights and even rather high on short ones to San Diego
because of the coastal range) and variations in fuel level when filling the
tanks.
All my gages are EI and work great so I bought an EI Fuel Computer and I'm
installing it where the fuel pressure gage used to be. The fuel computer has
the capability of displaying an additional function so I'll use it for
pressure also. This way I'll know exactly what the gph is. I also use
Control Visions AnyWhere Map GPS with the Navaid autopilot and just
installed the Altrak altitude hold servo. Both of these work very well and
allow for a more relaxing long flight.
My prop is redlined at 2600 and looks like top speed is 160kts but at 2300
rpm I can get airspeeds/groundspeeds of 140kts and dropping into Yuma from
10,500 Friday I was seeing 170kt groundspeed. I'm not used to starting
descents 35 or more miles out. Hey this is fun!
Albert Gardner
RV-9A 872RV
Yuma, AZ
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| Subject: | HS-908 attach angles? |
--> RV9-List message posted by: BGCrook@aol.com
Hello all,
I have a question concerning the placement of these angles. Now, I know
it is positioned by the pre-punched hole in the forward spar and this hole is
aligned with the top center hole that is drilled in the angles. However, I
somehow managed to drill the hole in the angles 1/32 inch above where it should
be. Is this enough to justify making new angles? I'm concerned that the angles
may be setting too far below the spar and could adversely affect the
incidence of the horizontal once mounted to the fuse.
The very bottom surface of my angles are 1/4 inch below the bottom edge of
the HS-906. I asked Van's for a measurement, but they couldn't give me a
measurement. Only that the alignment is set with the alignment hole in the spar.
Can someone give me an idea how far the very bottom surface of the angles
extend below the bottom edge of the HS-906?
Thanks,
Bryon Crook
RV-9A 90828
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| Subject: | Re: Scratch in Plexi |
--> RV9-List message posted by: rv9@3rivers.net
John......I am sure Micro Mesh is a good product, but isn't it intended for
large areas? for just one scratch, how about a dremel tool with a buffing
wheel?
Actually, I think if it is not conspicuous, I'd live with it. I doubt it would
cause any cracking, unless it was on an edge.
Gary
N719R flying
Quoting "JVonDolen@aol.com" <JVonDolen@aol.com>:
> --> RV9-List message posted by: JVonDolen@aol.com
>
> I carelessly drug a drill bit across the top inside of my slider canopy and
> left a 1 inch scratch which I can feel it with my fingernail. It's on the
> top,
> just missing the metal strip down the center. It's not in a bad spot, not
> noticable unless I make a point to look for it. My concern is that it turns
> into
> something else.
>
> I'm thinking I should try to buff this out. Aircraft Spruce has a whole page
>
> of scratch removal kits but they all seem to be for restoring old, crazed
> glass, not for repairing a deep scratch.
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I should do or use?
>
> Many thanks,
>
> John Von Dohlen
> Canopy Side Skirts
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Copper foil antennas |
--> RV9-List message posted by: "Rob W M Shipley" <rob@robsglass.com>
Neil Henderson wrote:
"I'm thinking of using the Van's style windscreen mounted comm's antenna. At $7
I assume it can only be a BNC bulkhead connector and a length of self adhisive
copper tape. As I have both items to hand in my tool box this could be a very
economic route to take. Could anyone who has installed one confirm my assumption
and does the installation perform sarisfactorily.
Neil Henderson RV9-A Nr Aylesbury UK"
Neil,
Van's who worship simplicity and cheapness do not use these. I actually discussed
these with Ken Krueger recently and whilst he didn't actually come right out
and say that they weren't nearly as good as a whip he did say they could be
somewhat directional.
I've only ever seen one other RV using one. Most use a bent whip under the fuselage
and these are fairly cheap to make if you are bent(:-]) on making an an
aerial yourself.
Follow the herd for simplicity and predictable results or be a pioneer and help
show the rest of us the way ............
Good luck
Rob
Rob W M Shipley
RV9A N919RV (res) Fuselage
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| Subject: | Re: HS-908 attach angles? |
--> RV9-List message posted by: DThomas773@aol.com
Hi Bryan,
These angles do determine the angle of attack of your stabiliser. It is
relatively inexpensive at this point to build new ones and to compare that with
the grief you could suffer down the road I would build new ones. If you want to
go with the ones you have you might want to talk to Van's first and see what
they have to say. Trust me they have dealt with a lot more than this kind of
thing and are really very eager to help you.
Dennis Thomas
164DV
finishing panel
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| Subject: | Re: Going Places in Style |
--> RV9-List message posted by: DThomas773@aol.com
Hi Albert,
You mention you are flying a 150HP. Are constant speed or fix pitch? If fix
pitch, what pitch are you using and how satisfied with it are you?
Thanks
Dennis Thomas
164DV
finishing panel
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| Subject: | Re: HS-908 attach angles? |
--> RV9-List message posted by: BGCrook@aol.com
Hello,
I spoke with Van's today and they suggested if I'm in any doubt as to
the accuracy of my drilled alignment holes, I should make new ones and get the
alignment holes drilled exact. Mine are only off 1/32 inch, but like you said,
better to correct it now while it's easy then to be sorry down the road.
Thanks,
Bryon Crook
RV-9A EMP.
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| Subject: | Re: Copper foil antennas |
--> RV9-List message posted by: rv9@3rivers.net
Neil.....be aware that it makes a difference whether you are building a slider
or a tipper. The slider has a bar running down the middle of the windshield
parallel to the antenna you are asking about. NOt good for propagation, but
might make the wire less conspicuous than it would be on a tip-up with all that
clear view all around.
Is the antenna you speak of is a small wire taped in place, or a strip of
foil? A 1/4 inch wide strip of foil might not be too pretty down the middle of
your windscreen.
Gary
Quoting Rob W M Shipley <rob@robsglass.com>:
> --> RV9-List message posted by: "Rob W M Shipley" <rob@robsglass.com>
>
> Neil Henderson wrote:
> "I'm thinking of using the Van's style windscreen mounted comm's antenna. At
> $7
> I assume it can only be a BNC bulkhead connector and a length of self
> adhisive
> copper tape. As I have both items to hand in my tool box this could be a
> very
> economic route to take. Could anyone who has installed one confirm my
> assumption
> and does the installation perform sarisfactorily.
> Neil Henderson RV9-A Nr Aylesbury UK"
>
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