RV9-List Digest Archive

Fri 09/07/07


Total Messages Posted: 5



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     1. 09:34 AM - Float on landing (kerrjohna@comcast.net)
     2. 04:10 PM - wing gap seal (Chenoweth)
     3. 04:45 PM - Re: wing gap seal (Michael Ice)
     4. 08:29 PM - Re: Float on landing (Bill Repucci)
     5. 08:29 PM - Re: wing gap seal (Bill Repucci)
 
 
 


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    Time: 09:34:18 AM PST US
    From: kerrjohna@comcast.net
    Subject: Float on landing
    after a lengthy discussion on the Kitfox list regarding float on landing and doing some testing in my kitfox to determine the efficacy of maintaining 1.3 times stall speed on approach I decided to try the same thing with the RV9. I climbed to pattern altitude plus 2000 feet and configured for landing: full flaps 1200 rpm. With this setup I practiced a variety of manuevers that might be required in landing while maintaining 65IAS. The RV9 was perfectly stable in all manuevers and indicated 400-450 rate of decent. With regained confidence I returned to the pattern a proceded to make a couple of landings. Again holding 65IAS as precisely as possible I had two of the best landings in a long time. Gone was the hunting for the ground while excess speed bled off. Flying can really be a Zen experience. John Kerr Logan UT <html><body> <DIV>after a lengthy discussion on the Kitfox list regarding float on landing and doing some testing in my kitfox to determine the efficacy of maintaining 1.3 times stall speed on approach I decided to try the same thing with the RV9.</DIV> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV>I climbed to pattern altitude plus 2000 feet and configured for landing: full flaps 1200 rpm. With this setup I practiced a variety of manuevers that might be required in landing while maintaining 65IAS.&nbsp; The RV9 was perfectly stable in all manuevers and indicated 400-450 rate of decent.</DIV> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV>With regained confidence I returned to the pattern a proceded to make a couple of landings.&nbsp; Again holding 65IAS as precisely as possible I had two of the best landings in a long time.&nbsp; Gone was the hunting for the ground while excess speed bled off.&nbsp; </DIV> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV>Flying can really be a Zen experience.</DIV> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV>John Kerr</DIV> <DIV>Logan UT</DIV> <pre><b><font size=2 color="#000000" face="courier new,courier"> </b></font></pre></body></html>


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    Time: 04:10:59 PM PST US
    From: "Chenoweth" <chenoweth@gwi.net>
    Subject: wing gap seal
    I'm trying to figure out how the rubber seal between the wing gap seal and the fuselage is terminated along the bottom of the fuselage. I'm building a 9 tailwheel so there is no main gear fairing to cover the termination. Do any of you tailwheel builders have suggestions on how to do this or perhaps a picture. Also, is it appropriate or necessary to glue the rubber seal to the gap seal? If so, with what? Thanks, Bill Albion, Maine


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    Time: 04:45:46 PM PST US
    From: Michael Ice <aurbo@ak.net>
    Subject: Re: wing gap seal
    Bill, I can't answer how to terminate the strip but perhaps I can help with the glue. I have used 3M contact cement (yellow) with great success when attaching rubber parts to Cessnas in the past. Just smear a light coat on each part, let dry, put them together and they will stick. This glue is real messy so tape off any place you don't want to glue. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: Chenoweth <chenoweth@gwi.net> Subject: RV9-List: wing gap seal > I'm trying to figure out how the rubber seal between the wing gap > seal and the fuselage is terminated along the bottom of the > fuselage. I'm building a 9 tailwheel so there is no main gear > fairing to cover the termination. > Do any of you tailwheel builders have suggestions on how to do > this or perhaps a picture. Also, is it appropriate or necessary > to glue the rubber seal to the gap seal? If so, with what? > Thanks, > Bill > Albion, Maine


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    Time: 08:29:20 PM PST US
    From: "Bill Repucci" <bill@repucci.com>
    Subject: Float on landing
    Just to repeat some of the emails John and I exchanged privately this morning... I've been using 65 MPH since my first flight and now with 40 hours I have not had a problem with that speed. Abeam the numbers, back comes the power, in goes all the flaps, and with luck, I never have to touch the throttle again. This assumes John and my AS are calibrated the same. YMMV. Be careful, if you are trying these lower speeds on your own. You can use 60 MPH but that is a bit slow, even by my standards and the sink rate gets up there. However, in my light (990 lbs) -9 I still have enough energy to flair. Note, if I was going to try 60 MPH with a -9A, you might want to be ready with the throttle to help lift the nose a little. With my tail dragger, that isn't a concern. Bill -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv9-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv9-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of kerrjohna@comcast.net Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 12:33 PM Subject: RV9-List: Float on landing after a lengthy discussion on the Kitfox list regarding float on landing and doing some testing in my kitfox to determine the efficacy of maintaining 1.3 times stall speed on approach I decided to try the same thing with the RV9. I climbed to pattern altitude plus 2000 feet and configured for landing: full flaps 1200 rpm. With this setup I practiced a variety of manuevers that might be required in landing while maintaining 65IAS. The RV9 was perfectly stable in all manuevers and indicated 400-450 rate of decent. With regained confidence I returned to the pattern a proceded to make a couple of landings. Again holding 65IAS as precisely as possible I had two of the best landings in a long time. Gone was the hunting for the ground while excess speed bled off. Flying can really be a Zen experience. John Kerr Logan UT


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    Time: 08:29:21 PM PST US
    From: "Bill Repucci" <bill@repucci.com>
    Subject: wing gap seal
    Bill, I just left mine about an inch long, for now. It will probably be glued to the fairing at some point but with 40 hours, it has only come off once, that gets your attention. The glue I will use will be Automotive Trim Adhesive from Goop. It is available at most auto parts store. That is the same stuff I used to secure my zip-tie stand-offs after removing the adhesive square. Bill -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv9-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv9-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Chenoweth Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 7:09 PM Subject: ***SPAM*** RV9-List: wing gap seal I'm trying to figure out how the rubber seal between the wing gap seal and the fuselage is terminated along the bottom of the fuselage. I'm building a 9 tailwheel so there is no main gear fairing to cover the termination. Do any of you tailwheel builders have suggestions on how to do this or perhaps a picture. Also, is it appropriate or necessary to glue the rubber seal to the gap seal? If so, with what? Thanks, Bill Albion, Maine




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