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1. 02:39 PM - First Flight - N937RK (Ron Murray)
2. 03:56 PM - empennage options (Ron Brown)
3. 04:43 PM - Re: empennage options (Bob Kelly)
4. 04:43 PM - Re: First Flight - N937RK (Bob Kelly)
5. 05:24 PM - Re: First Flight - N937RK (DThomas773@AOL.COM)
6. 05:26 PM - Re: empennage options (DThomas773@AOL.COM)
7. 08:18 PM - Re: empennage options (plaurence@the-beach.net)
8. 08:21 PM - Re: First Flight - N937RK ()
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| Subject: | First Flight - N937RK |
Seal-Send-Time: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 17:38:11 -0500
--> RV9-List message posted by: "Ron Murray" <Ronald_P_Murray@msn.com>
First time builders, Ron and Kandy Murray our proud to announce that the first
flight of their RV-9A, N937RK, serial number 90291, occurred on December 3, 2004
(12-3-4). It flew from Lake Norman Airpark, NC with 26,000 hour test pilot,
Van Lawless at the controls. It was a beautiful 30 minute flight with over
20 fellow builders and neighbors watching. The flight was uneventful with only
a slight heavy left wing reported. The airplane is complete with full paint
and basic interior. It took us 3 years and 8 months to build the "slow build"
for a total construction time of 2568 hours.
The airplane is equipped with an Aero Sport Power O-320-D2A engine, turning a 70
by 80 Sensenich fixed pitch prop. The panel is equipped with full IFR gyros,
an AOA, a full complement of Electronics International instruments, King KMD-150
color multiple function display, ICOM com, and Garmin transponder. The airplane
in full dress weighed in at 1106 pounds.
This is a day we have dreamed of, as we drove those rivets. It was an unbelievable
sight to see our labor of love flying over our heads. Hang in there builders,
your day will arrive before you know it!
Ron Murray, Mooresville, NC
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| Subject: | empennage options |
--> RV9-List message posted by: "Ron Brown" <brown_rj@bellsouth.net>
I am about to place the order for the empennage. Please give some thoughts on the
electric elevator trim option. Where is the control switch mounted?
Tks
Ron
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| Subject: | Re: empennage options |
--> RV9-List message posted by: Bob Kelly <mmpi@missionmedia.org>
Ron,
I opted for the electric option. It costs a bit more, but is lighter and
allows more options in mounting the control. The switch can be mounted
almost anywhere, as long as it is in easy reach and not where it can be
pressed accidentally. If you are tall (as I am,) the manual control can
rub against your leg. Many prefer to have the trim on a "hat" switch on
the control stick, usually one on each stick. I am going with a centrally
mounted switch for ease of wiring.
All in all, it is just a preference. I think I could live with either
system.
On 12/06/04, Ron Brown wrote:
> --> RV9-List message posted by: "Ron Brown" <brown_rj@bellsouth.net>
>
> I am about to place the order for the empennage. Please give some thoughts
> on the electric elevator trim option. Where is the control switch mounted?
> Tks
> Ron
>
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| Subject: | Re: First Flight - N937RK |
--> RV9-List message posted by: Bob Kelly <mmpi@missionmedia.org>
Ron,
Congratulations! May all your flights be as wonderful as that first flight.
Sharing your joy is the engine of our passion.
Bob Kelly, 90854
On 12/05/04, Ron Murray wrote:
> --> RV9-List message posted by: "Ron Murray" <Ronald_P_Murray@msn.com>
>
> First time builders, Ron and Kandy Murray our proud to announce that the
> first flight of their RV-9A, N937RK, serial number 90291, occurred on
> December 3, 2004 (12-3-4). It flew from Lake Norman Airpark, NC with
> 26,000 hour test pilot, Van Lawless at the controls. It was a beautiful 30
> minute flight with over 20 fellow builders and neighbors watching. The
> flight was uneventful with only a slight heavy left wing reported. The
> airplane is complete with full paint and basic interior. It took us 3
> years and 8 months to build the "slow build" for a total construction time
> of 2568 hours.
>
>
> The airplane is equipped with an Aero Sport Power O-320-D2A engine,
> turning a 70 by 80 Sensenich fixed pitch prop. The panel is equipped with
> full IFR gyros, an AOA, a full complement of Electronics International
> instruments, King KMD-150 color multiple function display, ICOM com, and
> Garmin transponder. The airplane in full dress weighed in at 1106 pounds.
>
>
> This is a day we have dreamed of, as we drove those rivets. It was an
> unbelievable sight to see our labor of love flying over our heads. Hang in
> there builders, your day will arrive before you know it!
>
>
> Ron Murray, Mooresville, NC
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
Regards
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| Subject: | Re: First Flight - N937RK |
--> RV9-List message posted by: DThomas773@aol.com
Congratulations. What a great accomplishment for you and your partner. Good
Luck and Happy Flying!
Dennis Thomas
RV9 N164DV
145 hours
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| Subject: | Re: empennage options |
--> RV9-List message posted by: DThomas773@aol.com
I am flying the 9 taildragger with electric trim. I did my transition
training in the factory 9 taildragger and it has manual trim. They both work quite
well and seemed easy enough to get used to. I think for actual ease of flying
I like the manual better but also think the electric is lighter and far
easier to install.
Dennis Thomas
RV9 N164DV
145 hours
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| Subject: | Re: empennage options |
--> RV9-List message posted by: plaurence@the-beach.net
The control switch is usually mounted on the control stick. However, I prefer to
have
a trim wheel between the seats a la Grumman. This can be accomplished by using
Eric Jones's trim wheel that utilizes pulse width modulation to control a MAC servo.
Check it out on his web site at www.perihelion.com
Peter
On 5 Dec 2004 at 19:04, Ron Brown wrote:
> --> RV9-List message posted by: "Ron Brown" <brown_rj@bellsouth.net>
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> I am about to place the order for the empennage. Please give some
> thoughts on the electric elevator trim option. Where is the control
> switch mounted? Tks Ron
>
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> advertising on the Matronics Forums.
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| Subject: | Re: First Flight - N937RK |
--> RV9-List message posted by: <imfairings@cox.net>
Congratulations Ron and Kandy...I can see those RV smiles clear out here in Arizona.
Fly Safe...
Bob Snedaker
Fairings-Etc.
bob@fairings-etc.com
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> From: "Ron Murray" <Ronald_P_Murray@msn.com>
> Date: 2004/12/05 Sun PM 05:38:11 EST
> To: <rv9-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: RV9-List: First Flight - N937RK
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> --> RV9-List message posted by: "Ron Murray" <Ronald_P_Murray@msn.com>
>
> First time builders, Ron and Kandy Murray our proud to announce that the first
flight of their RV-9A, N937RK, serial number 90291, occurred on December 3,
2004 (12-3-4). It flew from Lake Norman Airpark, NC with 26,000 hour test pilot,
Van Lawless at the controls. It was a beautiful 30 minute flight with over
20 fellow builders and neighbors watching. The flight was uneventful with only
a slight heavy left wing reported. The airplane is complete with full paint
and basic interior. It took us 3 years and 8 months to build the "slow build"
for a total construction time of 2568 hours.
>
>
> The airplane is equipped with an Aero Sport Power O-320-D2A engine, turning a
70 by 80 Sensenich fixed pitch prop. The panel is equipped with full IFR gyros,
an AOA, a full complement of Electronics International instruments, King KMD-150
color multiple function display, ICOM com, and Garmin transponder. The
airplane in full dress weighed in at 1106 pounds.
>
>
> This is a day we have dreamed of, as we drove those rivets. It was an unbelievable
sight to see our labor of love flying over our heads. Hang in there builders,
your day will arrive before you know it!
>
>
> Ron Murray, Mooresville, NC
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