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     1. 04:52 AM - Re: Re: IFR panels (tadsargent)
     2. 04:54 AM - Re: Glare Shield covering (tadsargent)
     3. 05:13 AM - Re: IFR panels (David Lee)
     4. 05:18 AM - Re: Re: IFR panels (Lenleg@aol.com)
     5. 05:27 AM - Flight Planning Programs (Dale Ensing)
     6. 05:30 AM - Re: Flight Planning Programs (Lenleg@aol.com)
     7. 05:41 AM - Re: Flight Planning Programs (CBRxxDRV@aol.com)
     8. 05:57 AM - Re: Flight Planning Programs (Robbie Walker)
     9. 06:19 AM - Re: Flight Planning Programs (Scott Tanner)
    10. 06:24 AM - Re: Flight Planning Programs (Paul D. Franzon)
    11. 06:31 AM - Re: Flight Planning Programs (David Davenport)
    12. 08:42 AM - Re: Flight Planning Programs (Larry Bowen)
    13. 08:52 AM - Re: Flight Planning Programs (Terrence Gardner)
    14. 10:17 AM - Re: RVSouthEast-List Digest: 12 Msgs - 12/06/06 (lee.logan@gulfstream.com)
    15. 10:20 AM - Re: Flight Planning Programs (Steve Glasgow)
    16. 04:42 PM - Re: Flight Planning Programs (DOUGPFLYRV@aol.com)
    17. 07:26 PM - Re: Re: IFR panels (Bill Repucci)
    18. 07:30 PM - Re: Flight Planning Programs (Bill Schlatterer)
    19. 09:15 PM - Re: Flight Planning Programs (tadsargent)
 
 
 
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      David have you considered the Garmin 300XL at  2500
      or the SL30 with an indicator to be added later or hooked up to a glass 
      panel.
      Tad
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: "David Lee" <odlee@bellsouth.net>
      Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 5:44 PM
      Subject: RVSouthEast-List: Re: IFR panels
      
      
      >
      > Bill & Radomir,
      >
      > I've been spending an inordinate amount of time looking.!  I am planning 
      > the back-up instruments pretty much as outlined by Radomir, but having 
      > trouble determining whether to put in an IFR gps in. I flew a lot of IFR 
      > in the Baron and Bonanza with and without an IFR approved gps.(Used a 
      > Garmin Pilot III). It's no problem enroute. I had dual glideslopes, RMI, 
      > NDB, etc. I only shot 4-6 actual gps approaches(they are easy), rest ILS. 
      > Seems as if a 496 is great value.
      >
      > I am basically cheap and also trying to determine how much IFR will 
      > actually be flown in the RV. Totally different profile than my earlier 
      > aircraft. Wonder how many of the "older" military and airline flyers equip 
      > their planes?
      >
      > Thanks for the response. I hope to see your projects soon.
      >
      > David
      >
      >
      > Read this topic online here:
      >
      > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=79653#79653
      >
      >
      > 
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Glare Shield covering | 
      
      MessageBill  What?  What do you need to write down and how often.  Ok 
      ACT says to change squak codes.  call me I can remember 4 numbers.  Use 
      a piece of leather 
        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: Bill Repucci 
        To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com 
        Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 9:26 PM
        Subject: RVSouthEast-List: Glare Shield covering
      
      
        On the VAF some guy posted a picture of his glare shield.  What made 
      it unique was that he used stripes of black Velcro loops to cover it, 
      giving him a place to stick pencils, GPS, and anything else he could 
      think of.
      
        Thinking this was a great idea, I was able to locate some that was 
      wide enough to cover the entire glare shield of my RV-9 with one piece.  
      The only problem was that I had to buy an minimum size of 60" by five 
      yards.  Yep, I'll have a little bit more than I can use.
      
        If anyone of you would like to cover your glare shield with a loop 
      section of Velcro, let me know, I'm sure we can work a deal.
      
        I'm asking $20 for an RV-8 sized piece, $25 for the -6, 7, & 9 and $30 
      for an RV-10.  I realize that in keeping with RV-10 pricing, I should 
      really charge something like $150 but I will keep it reasonable.
      
        The loop fabric I have ordered does not have adhesive on it but I have 
      had good luck with proseal and my favorite, Goop Automotive Trim 
      Adhesive.
      
        Send me an e-mail (bill@repucci.com) off list, if you are interested.
      
        Bill
      
        PS. Sorry, about the ad on the list.  I'm just trying to recover my 
      costs and help out other builders.
      
      
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      Yep Tad,
      
      The SL30 w/indicator will be there. I want the 496 or equivalent for the weather
      since I will not have a strormscope or radar. Thought about the 300xl as it
      is an IFR unit, but...again why do I need two GPS units. You can go w/ the 430,
      eliminate the SL30, but spend more money for only the ability to shoot a WAAS
      approach someday! You can fly IFR with the 496, along as you can also fly the
      route utilizing an approved method, namely the vors.
      
      Thanks for the comments. Still want to fly in your plane someday.
      
      David
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=79787#79787
      
      
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      Bill:
      
      Do you have some type of inside info that prices could be coming down in  
      January ????  
      
      Fingers crossed ...
      
      Len
      
      
      In a message dated 12/6/2006 9:37:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
      bill@repucci.com writes:
      
      -->  RVSouthEast-List message posted by: "Bill Repucci"  <bill@repucci.com>
      
      David,
      
      I am a simple VFR type (My last  plane, 1941 BC-12/65, did not even have
      an electrical system.) and when I  talk to RV builder/owners who have
      equipped their planes with IFR panels I  am always surprised to find that
      they rarely use it.  To the point  where many of them have told me that
      next time they will leave it VFR  only.
      
      Maybe some of the others on the list can add there $.02  worth.
      
      Having said that, I am reserving the right to upgrade my panel  in the
      future, if I ever get the IFR bug.
      
      As for the Garmin 496, I  installed an AirGizmo
      (http://www.airgizmos.com/) in my panel with the  angle adapter so it
      will be slanted towards me.  Great device and it  has let me build up my
      panel without actually owning a GPS.  In  January I hope the price comes
      down a notch so I can purchase a 496.   Pictures are at the bottom of
      this page:  http://www.repucci.com/bill/instruments.html
      
      Bill
      
      -----Original  Message-----
      From:  owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com]  On Behalf Of David
      Lee
      Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 5:45 PM
      Subject: RVSouthEast-List: Re: IFR  panels
      
      
      --> <odlee@bellsouth.net>
      
      Bill & Radomir,
      
      I've  been spending an inordinate amount of time looking.!  I am  planning
      the back-up instruments pretty much as outlined by Radomir, but  having
      trouble determining whether to put in an IFR gps in. I flew a lot of  IFR
      in the Baron and Bonanza with and without an IFR approved gps.(Used  a
      Garmin Pilot III). It's no problem enroute. I had dual glideslopes,  RMI,
      NDB, etc. I only shot 4-6 actual gps approaches(they are easy),  rest
      ILS. Seems as if a 496 is great value. 
      
      I am basically cheap  and also trying to determine how much IFR will
      actually be flown in the RV.  Totally different profile than my earlier
      aircraft. Wonder how many of the  "older" military and airline flyers
      equip their planes?
      
      Thanks for  the response. I hope to see your projects  soon.
      
      David
      
      
      Read this topic online  here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=79653#79653
      
      
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| Subject:  | Flight Planning Programs | 
      
      Hello SERV'ers.
      
      Would you mind participating in a simple little survey? 
      
      What Flight Planning program do you use? Or, which is your favorite?
      
      How much do you pay for it?
      
      Dale Ensing
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Flight Planning Programs | 
      
      
      I use the AOPA one ... and the EAA one.  Sometimes airnav.com ... pay  $0 
      except for my membership fees.
      
      Len
      
      
      In a message dated 12/7/2006 8:28:33 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
      densing@carolina.rr.com writes:
      
      Hello SERV'ers.
      
      Would you mind participating in a simple little  survey? 
      
      What Flight Planning program do you use? Or,  which is your favorite?
      
      How much do you pay for it?
      
      Dale Ensing
      
      
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      (http://www.matronics.com/contribution) 
      (http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RVSouthEast-List) 
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Flight Planning Programs | 
      
      In a message dated 12/7/2006 8:28:33 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
      densing@carolina.rr.com writes:
      
      
      > Would you mind participating in a simple little survey? 
      >  
      > What Flight Planning program do you use? Or, which is your favorite?
      >  
      > How much do you pay for it?
      > 
      
      AOPA free with membership.  
      
      Sal 
      N42917      RV4
      N898SC     RV8  Finish Kit
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Flight Planning Programs | 
      
      I don't fly as much as most of you, but when I rent, I use AOPA...  
      free except for membership which I'd pay anyway.
      
      Robbie Walker
      
      On Dec 7, 2006, at 8:27 AM, Dale Ensing wrote:
      
      > Hello SERV'ers.
      >
      > Would you mind participating in a simple little survey?
      >
      > What Flight Planning program do you use? Or, which is your favorite?
      >
      > How much do you pay for it?
      >
      > Dale Ensing
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Flight Planning Programs | 
      
      Dale,
      
      I use GTE Duats, works great, and registers your session with the FAA by 
      N-Number.
      
      Scott Tanner
        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: Dale Ensing 
        To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com 
        Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 8:27 AM
        Subject: RVSouthEast-List: Flight Planning Programs
      
      
        Hello SERV'ers.
      
        Would you mind participating in a simple little survey? 
      
        What Flight Planning program do you use? Or, which is your favorite?
      
        How much do you pay for it?
      
        Dale Ensing
      
      
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| Subject:  | Flight Planning Programs | 
      
      Frankly, I use a mish-mash..
      
      
      Most of the time I check.
      
      -  The FAA TFR site
      
      - http://adds.aviationweather.gov to get the weather
      
      - intellicast to track the T'storms or to get a long range forecast
      
      
      If I am filing or headed a long distance.
      
      - DUATS (the free version) to get an official brief, get NOTAMs and file IFR
      plans
      
      - AOPA site if I am headed north IFR to get the preferred routes
      
      - FSS when filing into the ADIZ
      
      
      Paul D. Franzon
      
      
      From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Robbie
      Walker
      Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 8:54 AM
      Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Flight Planning Programs
      
      
      I don't fly as much as most of you, but when I rent, I use AOPA... free
      except for membership which I'd pay anyway.
      
      
      Robbie Walker
      
      
      On Dec 7, 2006, at 8:27 AM, Dale Ensing wrote:
      
      
      Hello SERV'ers.
      
      Would you mind participating in a simple little survey?
      
      What Flight Planning program do you use? Or, which is your favorite?
      
      How much do you pay for it?
      
      Dale Ensing
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Flight Planning Programs | 
      
      Two opions here. If you want the best pure flight planning program out 
      there, I like Flightsoft from RMS Technologies. (www.rmstek.com) It it a 
      subscription service that you can jump into at about three or four 
      different levels of service, so pick your price range. As far as 
      freebies go, www.fltplan.com has everybody else beat hands down. Look at 
      both sites and see which fits your needs best.
      
      David Davenport
        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: Dale Ensing 
        To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com 
        Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 8:27 AM
        Subject: RVSouthEast-List: Flight Planning Programs
      
      
        Hello SERV'ers.
      
        Would you mind participating in a simple little survey? 
      
        What Flight Planning program do you use? Or, which is your favorite?
      
        How much do you pay for it?
      
        Dale Ensing
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Flight Planning Programs | 
      
      
      Usually AOPA flight planning software and http://weather.aero java tools.
      
      -- 
      Larry Bowen
      Larry@BowenAero.com
      http://BowenAero.com
      
      >   ----- Original Message -----
      >   From: Dale Ensing
      >   To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com
      >   Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 8:27 AM
      >   Subject: RVSouthEast-List: Flight Planning Programs
      >
      >
      >   Hello SERV'ers.
      >
      >   Would you mind participating in a simple little survey?
      >
      >   What Flight Planning program do you use? Or, which is your favorite?
      >
      >   How much do you pay for it?
      >
      >   Dale Ensing
      >
      >
      
      
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| Subject:  | Re: Flight Planning Programs | 
      
      Fltplan.com, no charge
      
      Terry
      
      
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: 
      Sent: 12/7/2006 8:35:11 AM 
      Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Flight Planning Programs
      
      
      I use the AOPA one ... and the EAA one.  Sometimes airnav.com ... pay $0 except
      for my membership fees.
      
      Len
      
      
      In a message dated 12/7/2006 8:28:33 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, densing@carolina.rr.com
      writes:
      Hello SERV'ers.
      
      Would you mind participating in a simple little survey? 
      
      What Flight Planning program do you use? Or, which is your favorite?
      
      How much do you pay for it?
      
      Dale Ensing
      
      
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      David: I'm going full IFR as much for convenience as safety.  In the southeas
      t, you will use it more often than other regions of the country.  Ctc me offl
      ine & I'll send you a picture and outline my rationale.  Btw, I AM ancient AN
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      Today's Message Index:
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           1. 01:19 PM - IFR panels  (David Lee)
           2. 02:07 PM - Re: IFR panels  (Rad Z)
           3. 02:45 PM - Re: IFR panels  (David Lee)
           4. 06:35 PM - Re: Re: IFR panels  (Bill Repucci)
           5. 06:35 PM - Glare Shield covering  (Bill Repucci)
           6. 06:51 PM - Re: Glare Shield covering  (Bret Smith)
           7. 07:00 PM - Re: Re: IFR panels  (Larry Bowen)
           8. 07:08 PM - Re: Re: IFR panels  (bburril)
           9. 07:14 PM - Re: Re: IFR panels  ()
          10. 07:23 PM - Re: Re: IFR panels  (bburril)
          11. 07:45 PM - Re: IFR panels  (David Lee)
          12. 08:09 PM - Re: Glare Shield covering  (Bill Repucci)
      
      
      ________________________________  Message 1  ________________________________
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      Time: 01:19:19 PM PST US
      Subject: RVSouthEast-List: IFR panels
      From: "David Lee" <odlee@bellsouth.net>
      
      
      What do people use for an IFR panel, mostly glass with some electric back-up 
      instruments.
      Under consideration are the new ACS 3500 or dual Dynon large screens.
      What would you have with them for IFR? I am avoiding vac instruments and tryi
      ng
      to avoid an IFR gps (Garmin 430). Costs and weight are a factor. This be
      on a RV 7 under construction.
      
      Additional ideas are welcome. All of my previous flying has been with "old fa
      shioned"
      instruments plus an ifr gps (430 or -89B).
      
      Suggestions and opinions please.
      
      Thanks,
      David
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=79632#79632
      
      
      ________________________________  Message 2  ________________________________
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      Time: 02:07:27 PM PST US
      From: Rad Z <microsmurfer@yahoo.com>
      Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: IFR panels
      
      
      David,
      
      I wouldn't overlook a 2-screen GRT system.  Feature-wise, it seems to be ahead
      of Dynon or AFS.  Yes, it's lacking (relatively speaking) in the looks depart
      ment,
      but it makes up for it with features that neither of the other two have (gran
      ted,
      details on what AFS is capable of are still pretty sketchy).
      
      Backup -- a typical trio (ASI, electric AI and altimeter) would probably work
       out
      ok.
      
      
      Additional point -- while I'm no authority on the subject, it's hard to pictu
      re
      an IFR bird today w/o an IFR/approach approved GPS.
      
      Just MHO.
      
      
      Radomir
      -7A Panel
      
      
      ----- Original Message ----
      From: David Lee <odlee@bellsouth.net>
      Sent: Wednesday, December 6, 2006 4:19:04 PM
      Subject: RVSouthEast-List: IFR panels
      
      
      What do people use for an IFR panel, mostly glass with some electric back-up 
      instruments.
      Under consideration are the new ACS 3500 or dual Dynon large screens.
      What would you have with them for IFR? I am avoiding vac instruments and tryi
      ng
      to avoid an IFR gps (Garmin 430). Costs and weight are a factor. This be
      on a RV 7 under construction.
      
      Additional ideas are welcome. All of my previous flying has been with "old fa
      shioned"
      instruments plus an ifr gps (430 or -89B).
      
      Suggestions and opinions please.
      
      Thanks,
      David
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=79632#79632
      
      
      ________________________________  Message 3  ________________________________
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      Time: 02:45:21 PM PST US
      Subject: RVSouthEast-List: Re: IFR panels
      From: "David Lee" <odlee@bellsouth.net>
      
      
      Bill & Radomir,
      
      I've been spending an inordinate amount of time looking.!  I am planning the 
      back-up
      instruments pretty much as outlined by Radomir, but having trouble determining
      whether to put in an IFR gps in. I flew a lot of IFR in the Baron and Bonanza
      with and without an IFR approved gps.(Used a Garmin Pilot III). It's no
      problem enroute. I had dual glideslopes, RMI, NDB, etc. I only shot 4-6 actual
      gps approaches(they are easy), rest ILS. Seems as if a 496 is great value. 
      
      I am basically cheap and also trying to determine how much IFR will actually 
      be
      flown in the RV. Totally different profile than my earlier aircraft. Wonder h
      ow
      many of the "older" military and airline flyers equip their planes?
      
      Thanks for the response. I hope to see your projects soon.
      
      David
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=79653#79653
      
      
      ________________________________  Message 4  ________________________________
      _____
      
      
      Time: 06:35:48 PM PST US
      From: "Bill Repucci" <bill@repucci.com>
      Subject: RE: RVSouthEast-List: Re: IFR panels
      
      
      David,
      
      I am a simple VFR type (My last plane, 1941 BC-12/65, did not even have
      an electrical system.) and when I talk to RV builder/owners who have
      equipped their planes with IFR panels I am always surprised to find that
      they rarely use it.  To the point where many of them have told me that
      next time they will leave it VFR only.
      
      Maybe some of the others on the list can add there $.02 worth.
      
      Having said that, I am reserving the right to upgrade my panel in the
      future, if I ever get the IFR bug.
      
      As for the Garmin 496, I installed an AirGizmo
      (http://www.airgizmos.com/) in my panel with the angle adapter so it
      will be slanted towards me.  Great device and it has let me build up my
      panel without actually owning a GPS.  In January I hope the price comes
      down a notch so I can purchase a 496.  Pictures are at the bottom of
      this page: http://www.repucci.com/bill/instruments.html
      
      Bill
      
      -----Original Message-----
      From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of David
      Lee
      Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 5:45 PM
      Subject: RVSouthEast-List: Re: IFR panels
      
      
      --> <odlee@bellsouth.net>
      
      Bill & Radomir,
      
      I've been spending an inordinate amount of time looking.!  I am planning
      the back-up instruments pretty much as outlined by Radomir, but having
      trouble determining whether to put in an IFR gps in. I flew a lot of IFR
      in the Baron and Bonanza with and without an IFR approved gps.(Used a
      Garmin Pilot III). It's no problem enroute. I had dual glideslopes, RMI,
      NDB, etc. I only shot 4-6 actual gps approaches(they are easy), rest
      ILS. Seems as if a 496 is great value. 
      
      I am basically cheap and also trying to determine how much IFR will
      actually be flown in the RV. Totally different profile than my earlier
      aircraft. Wonder how many of the "older" military and airline flyers
      equip their planes?
      
      Thanks for the response. I hope to see your projects soon.
      
      David
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=79653#79653
      
      
      ________________________________  Message 5  ________________________________
      _____
      
      
      Time: 06:35:48 PM PST US
      From: "Bill Repucci" <bill@repucci.com>
      Subject: RVSouthEast-List: Glare Shield covering
      
      On the VAF some guy posted a picture of his glare shield.  What made it
      unique was that he used stripes of black Velcro loops to cover it,
      giving him a place to stick pencils, GPS, and anything else he could
      think of.
      
      Thinking this was a great idea, I was able to locate some that was wide
      enough to cover the entire glare shield of my RV-9 with one piece.  The
      only problem was that I had to buy an minimum size of 60" by five yards.
      Yep, I'll have a little bit more than I can use.
      
      If anyone of you would like to cover your glare shield with a loop
      section of Velcro, let me know, I'm sure we can work a deal.
      
      I'm asking $20 for an RV-8 sized piece, $25 for the -6, 7, & 9 and $30
      for an RV-10.  I realize that in keeping with RV-10 pricing, I should
      really charge something like $150 but I will keep it reasonable.
      
      The loop fabric I have ordered does not have adhesive on it but I have
      had good luck with proseal and my favorite, Goop Automotive Trim
      Adhesive.
      
      Send me an e-mail (bill@repucci.com) off list, if you are interested.
      
      Bill
      
      PS. Sorry, about the ad on the list.  I'm just trying to recover my
      costs and help out other builders.
      
      ________________________________  Message 6  ________________________________
      _____
      
      
      Time: 06:51:17 PM PST US
      From: "Bret Smith" <smithhb@tds.net>
      Subject: RE: RVSouthEast-List: Glare Shield covering
      
      Bill, why not cover your seats with it and you won't need seatbelts?  Heck,
      look at the weight savings too.
      
      Bret Smith
      RV-9A (91314)
      Mineral Bluff, GA
      www.FlightInnovations.com
      
      
        _____  
      
      From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill
      Repucci
      Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 9:26 PM
      Subject: RVSouthEast-List: Glare Shield covering
      
      
      On the VAF some guy posted a picture of his glare shield.  What made it
      unique was that he used stripes of black Velcro loops to cover it, giving
      him a place to stick pencils, GPS, and anything else he could think of.
      
      Thinking this was a great idea, I was able to locate some that was wide
      enough to cover the entire glare shield of my RV-9 with one piece.  The only
      problem was that I had to buy an minimum size of 60" by five yards.  Yep,
      I'll have a little bit more than I can use.
      
      If anyone of you would like to cover your glare shield with a loop section
      of Velcro, let me know, I'm sure we can work a deal.
      
      I'm asking $20 for an RV-8 sized piece, $25 for the -6, 7, & 9 and $30 for
      an RV-10.  I realize that in keeping with RV-10 pricing, I should really
      charge something like $150 but I will keep it reasonable.
      
      The loop fabric I have ordered does not have adhesive on it but I have had
      good luck with proseal and my favorite, Goop Automotive Trim Adhesive.
      
      Send me an e-mail (bill@repucci.com) off list, if you are interested.
      
      Bill
      
      PS. Sorry, about the ad on the list.  I'm just trying to recover my costs
      and help out other builders.
      
      
      ________________________________  Message 7  ________________________________
      _____
      
      
      Time: 07:00:02 PM PST US
      From: "Larry Bowen" <Larry@bowenaero.com>
      Subject: RE: RVSouthEast-List: Re: IFR panels
      
      
      For me, the perspective really changed when I move from building a panel to
      flying behind it. I have backups in my RV-8 that I will not bother to have
      in the 7 -- as the panel page on a Garmin x96 is good enough.  And, the
      'glass' the x96 is backing up is super reliable & many have internal battery
      backups.  Maybe the answer is keep it simple, but plan for expansion and
      flexibility.  Mostly VFR thoughts, but maybe some of it applies to your
      question...
      
      -
      Larry Bowen
      Larry@BowenAero.com
      http://BowenAero.com
      
      
      > -----Original Message-----
      > From: Bill Repucci [mailto:bill@repucci.com] 
      > Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 9:26 PM
      > To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com
      > Subject: RE: RVSouthEast-List: Re: IFR panels
      > 
      > --> <bill@repucci.com>
      > 
      > David,
      > 
      > I am a simple VFR type (My last plane, 1941 BC-12/65, did not 
      > even have an electrical system.) and when I talk to RV 
      > builder/owners who have equipped their planes with IFR panels 
      > I am always surprised to find that they rarely use it.  To 
      > the point where many of them have told me that next time they 
      > will leave it VFR only.
      > 
      > Maybe some of the others on the list can add there $.02 worth.
      > 
      > Having said that, I am reserving the right to upgrade my 
      > panel in the future, if I ever get the IFR bug.
      > 
      > As for the Garmin 496, I installed an AirGizmo
      > (http://www.airgizmos.com/) in my panel with the angle 
      > adapter so it will be slanted towards me.  Great device and 
      > it has let me build up my panel without actually owning a 
      > GPS.  In January I hope the price comes down a notch so I can 
      > purchase a 496.  Pictures are at the bottom of this page: 
      > http://www.repucci.com/bill/instruments.html
      > 
      > Bill
      > 
      > -----Original Message-----
      > From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com
      > [mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On 
      > Behalf Of David Lee
      > Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 5:45 PM
      > To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com
      > Subject: RVSouthEast-List: Re: IFR panels
      > 
      > 
      > --> <odlee@bellsouth.net>
      > 
      > Bill & Radomir,
      > 
      > I've been spending an inordinate amount of time looking.!  I 
      > am planning the back-up instruments pretty much as outlined 
      > by Radomir, but having trouble determining whether to put in 
      > an IFR gps in. I flew a lot of IFR in the Baron and Bonanza 
      > with and without an IFR approved gps.(Used a Garmin Pilot 
      > III). It's no problem enroute. I had dual glideslopes, RMI, 
      > NDB, etc. I only shot 4-6 actual gps approaches(they are 
      > easy), rest ILS. Seems as if a 496 is great value. 
      > 
      > I am basically cheap and also trying to determine how much 
      > IFR will actually be flown in the RV. Totally different 
      > profile than my earlier aircraft. Wonder how many of the 
      > "older" military and airline flyers equip their planes?
      > 
      > Thanks for the response. I hope to see your projects soon.
      > 
      > David
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > Read this topic online here:
      > 
      > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=79653#79653
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > Photoshare, and much much more:
      > 
      > 
      > 
      
      
      ________________________________  Message 8  ________________________________
      _____
      
      
      Time: 07:08:40 PM PST US
      From: "bburril" <bburril@carolina.rr.com>
      Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Re: IFR panels
      
      
      Bill just get a 396 it does everything that a 496 does just not as fast,and 
      for a lot less.
      
       Ben
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: "Bill Repucci" <bill@repucci.com>
      Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 9:26 PM
      Subject: RE: RVSouthEast-List: Re: IFR panels
      
      
      >
      > David,
      >
      > I am a simple VFR type (My last plane, 1941 BC-12/65, did not even have
      > an electrical system.) and when I talk to RV builder/owners who have
      > equipped their planes with IFR panels I am always surprised to find that
      > they rarely use it.  To the point where many of them have told me that
      > next time they will leave it VFR only.
      >
      > Maybe some of the others on the list can add there $.02 worth.
      >
      > Having said that, I am reserving the right to upgrade my panel in the
      > future, if I ever get the IFR bug.
      >
      > As for the Garmin 496, I installed an AirGizmo
      > (http://www.airgizmos.com/) in my panel with the angle adapter so it
      > will be slanted towards me.  Great device and it has let me build up my
      > panel without actually owning a GPS.  In January I hope the price comes
      > down a notch so I can purchase a 496.  Pictures are at the bottom of
      > this page: http://www.repucci.com/bill/instruments.html
      >
      > Bill
      >
      > -----Original Message-----
      > From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com
      > [mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of David
      > Lee
      > Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 5:45 PM
      > To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com
      > Subject: RVSouthEast-List: Re: IFR panels
      >
      >
      > --> <odlee@bellsouth.net>
      >
      > Bill & Radomir,
      >
      > I've been spending an inordinate amount of time looking.!  I am planning
      > the back-up instruments pretty much as outlined by Radomir, but having
      > trouble determining whether to put in an IFR gps in. I flew a lot of IFR
      > in the Baron and Bonanza with and without an IFR approved gps.(Used a
      > Garmin Pilot III). It's no problem enroute. I had dual glideslopes, RMI,
      > NDB, etc. I only shot 4-6 actual gps approaches(they are easy), rest
      > ILS. Seems as if a 496 is great value.
      >
      > I am basically cheap and also trying to determine how much IFR will
      > actually be flown in the RV. Totally different profile than my earlier
      > aircraft. Wonder how many of the "older" military and airline flyers
      > equip their planes?
      >
      > Thanks for the response. I hope to see your projects soon.
      >
      > David
      >
      >
      > Read this topic online here:
      >
      > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=79653#79653
      >
      >
      > 
      
      
      ________________________________  Message 9  ________________________________
      _____
      
      
      Time: 07:14:29 PM PST US
      From: <ronschreck@windstream.net>
      Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Re: IFR panels
      
      
      David, 
      
      I about fell over when you mentioned the "older military and airline flyers". 
      Are you talking to me?  
      I have dual screen GRT EFIS with internal GPS and a Garmin 296, Trio aiutopil
      ot
      with altitude hold, SL-30 nav/com, 327 transponder and PSE audio panel with m
      arker
      beacon.  I have an altimeter and airspeed indicator for backup instruments.
      I probably won't have too many occasions to fly IFR in the RV-8, but if there
      is no chance of thunderstorms or iceing, why not.  The GPS is great for enrou
      te
      nav (I like the 296 much more than the GRT internal) and I can use the
      SL-30 for ILS or VOR approaches.  An autopilot is a "must have" for IFR in the
      RV IMHO and also serves as a backup turn and bank indicator, so I don't feel
      the need to have a backup attitude indicator. And I certainly won't put anyth
      ing
      in my panel that has a mecanical (electric or vacuum) gyro that will get abus
      ed
      every time I do acro.
      
      Ron Schreck
      RV-8 "Miss Izzy"
      Gold Hill Airpark, NC
      
      
      > 
      > From: "David Lee" <odlee@bellsouth.net>
      > Date: 2006/12/06 Wed PM 05:44:56 EST
      > To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com
      > Subject: RVSouthEast-List: Re: IFR panels
      > 
      > 
      > Bill & Radomir,
      > 
      > I've been spending an inordinate amount of time looking.!  I am planning the
      back-up instruments pretty much as outlined by Radomir, but having trouble de
      termining
      whether to put in an IFR gps in. I flew a lot of IFR in the Baron and
      Bonanza with and without an IFR approved gps.(Used a Garmin Pilot III). It's
      no problem enroute. I had dual glideslopes, RMI, NDB, etc. I only shot 4-6 ac
      tual
      gps approaches(they are easy), rest ILS. Seems as if a 496 is great value.
      
      > 
      > I am basically cheap and also trying to determine how much IFR will actually
      be flown in the RV. Totally different profile than my earlier aircraft. Wonder
      how many of the "older" military and airline flyers equip their planes?
      > 
      > Thanks for the response. I hope to see your projects soon.
      > 
      > David
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > Read this topic online here:
      > 
      > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=79653#79653
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      > 
      
      
      ________________________________  Message 10  _______________________________
      _____
      
      
      Time: 07:23:35 PM PST US
      From: "bburril" <bburril@carolina.rr.com>
      Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Re: IFR panels
      
      
      He said older not ancient!
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: <ronschreck@windstream.net>
      Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 10:14 PM
      Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Re: IFR panels
      
      
      >
      > David,
      >
      > I about fell over when you mentioned the "older military and airline 
      > flyers".  Are you talking to me?
      > I have dual screen GRT EFIS with internal GPS and a Garmin 296, Trio 
      > aiutopilot with altitude hold, SL-30 nav/com, 327 transponder and PSE 
      > audio panel with marker beacon.  I have an altimeter and airspeed 
      > indicator for backup instruments.  I probably won't have too many 
      > occasions to fly IFR in the RV-8, but if there is no chance of 
      > thunderstorms or iceing, why not.  The GPS is great for enroute nav (I 
      > like the 296 much more than the GRT internal) and I can use the SL-30 for 
      > ILS or VOR approaches.  An autopilot is a "must have" for IFR in the RV 
      > IMHO and also serves as a backup turn and bank indicator, so I don't feel 
      > the need to have a backup attitude indicator. And I certainly won't put 
      > anything in my panel that has a mecanical (electric or vacuum) gyro that 
      > will get abused every time I do acro.
      >
      > Ron Schreck
      > RV-8 "Miss Izzy"
      > Gold Hill Airpark, NC
      >
      >
      >>
      >> From: "David Lee" <odlee@bellsouth.net>
      >> Date: 2006/12/06 Wed PM 05:44:56 EST
      >> To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com
      >> Subject: RVSouthEast-List: Re: IFR panels
      >>
      >>
      >> Bill & Radomir,
      >>
      >> I've been spending an inordinate amount of time looking.!  I am planning 
      >> the back-up instruments pretty much as outlined by Radomir, but having 
      >> trouble determining whether to put in an IFR gps in. I flew a lot of IFR 
      >> in the Baron and Bonanza with and without an IFR approved gps.(Used a 
      >> Garmin Pilot III). It's no problem enroute. I had dual glideslopes, RMI, 
      >> NDB, etc. I only shot 4-6 actual gps approaches(they are easy), rest ILS. 
      >> Seems as if a 496 is great value.
      >>
      >> I am basically cheap and also trying to determine how much IFR will 
      >> actually be flown in the RV. Totally different profile than my earlier 
      >> aircraft. Wonder how many of the "older" military and airline flyers 
      >> equip their planes?
      >>
      >> Thanks for the response. I hope to see your projects soon.
      >>
      >> David
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >> Read this topic online here:
      >>
      >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=79653#79653
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >>
      >
      >
      > 
      
      
      ________________________________  Message 11  _______________________________
      _____
      
      
      Time: 07:45:24 PM PST US
      Subject: RVSouthEast-List: Re: IFR panels
      From: "David Lee" <odlee@bellsouth.net>
      
      
      Thanks guys,
      
      Ron, I did not mention any names!! 
      
      As for the rest the opinions are varied as I suspected they might be.  If you
       don't
      fly IFR you don't need to spend all the money and time. The planes are fast,
      responsive, light, economical, etc...all the reason I'm building. I am just
      use to going when the weather is not cavu, although I may change my mind after
      flying the RV a bit (whenever that is going to be).
      
      Still pondering.
      
      David
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=79722#79722
      
      
      ________________________________  Message 12  _______________________________
      _____
      
      
      Time: 08:09:58 PM PST US
      From: "Bill Repucci" <bill@repucci.com>
      Subject: RE: RVSouthEast-List: Glare Shield covering
      
      Good idea!  I have also suggested this to a friend for his two year-old.
      I figure he can put it on his kid's diaper and the 2.  That way the kid
      can't make a run for it when his wife is shopping.  ;)
      
      Heck, you could also use the stuff to hang the kid on the wall why
      working on your plane.  It would keep him out of trouble and at eye
      level so he could learn as you rivet.
      
      Bill
      
      -----Original Message-----
      From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bret
      Smith
      Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 9:51 PM
      Subject: RE: RVSouthEast-List: Glare Shield covering
      
      
      Bill, why not cover your seats with it and you won't need seatbelts?
      Heck, look at the weight savings too.
      
      Bret Smith
      RV-9A (91314)
      Mineral Bluff, GA
      www.FlightInnovations.com
      
      
        _____  
      
      From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill
      Repucci
      Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 9:26 PM
      Subject: RVSouthEast-List: Glare Shield covering
      
      
      On the VAF some guy posted a picture of his glare shield.  What made it
      unique was that he used stripes of black Velcro loops to cover it,
      giving him a place to stick pencils, GPS, and anything else he could
      think of.
      
      Thinking this was a great idea, I was able to locate some that was wide
      enough to cover the entire glare shield of my RV-9 with one piece.  The
      only problem was that I had to buy an minimum size of 60" by five yards.
      Yep, I'll have a little bit more than I can use.
      
      If anyone of you would like to cover your glare shield with a loop
      section of Velcro, let me know, I'm sure we can work a deal.
      
      I'm asking $20 for an RV-8 sized piece, $25 for the -6, 7, & 9 and $30
      for an RV-10.  I realize that in keeping with RV-10 pricing, I should
      really charge something like $150 but I will keep it reasonable.
      
      The loop fabric I have ordered does not have adhesive on it but I have
      had good luck with proseal and my favorite, Goop Automotive Trim
      Adhesive.
      
      Send me an e-mail (bill@repucci.com) off list, if you are interested.
      
      Bill
      
      PS. Sorry, about the ad on the list.  I'm just trying to recover my
      costs and help out other builders.
      
      
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      AOPA's Free!
      
      Cappy
        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: Dale Ensing 
        To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com 
        Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 8:27 AM
        Subject: RVSouthEast-List: Flight Planning Programs
      
      
        Hello SERV'ers.
      
        Would you mind participating in a simple little survey? 
      
        What Flight Planning program do you use? Or, which is your favorite?
      
        How much do you pay for it?
      
        Dale Ensing
      
      
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      I USE _www.fltplan.com_ (http://www.fltplan.com)   for  corporate flights and 
      RV flights. it is FREE and great!
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      BHM
      
      
      DO NOT ARCHIVE
      
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      Len,
      
      I sure wish I did have some inside info but Garmin is very tight with
      the pricing.  I do know a guy who's son works there and tried to get
      some info that way but no joy.  :(
      
      >From what I have been reading, Garmin holds all of their dealers to a
      "Advertised Suggested Retail Price" but if you call the various dealers,
      they will cut that price.  About the lowest I have heard is around
      $2,400 but I don't know if that is true or forum BS.
      
      Either way, in January I am going to start calling around to see what I
      can work up.
      
      If some of are SERIOUS about buying a 496 let me know and I'll see if I
      can work a group buy.  Who knows, we might get lucky.
      
      To make this clear, all I want to know is if you are SERIOUS about
      buying a 496.  When I go the vendors (and possibly Garmin) I want hard
      orders, not "maybe orders".  I will NOT take any action until after the
      first of the year.
      
      As for paying for the thing, I will try to work it where each of you
      gives the supplier a credit card number so I don't have to deal with
      payment.  However, to get the best price, they may only wish to deal
      with one person, if that is the case, I will let you know and we can
      take it from there.
      
      Bill
      
      -----Original Message-----
      From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
      Lenleg@aol.com
      Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 8:17 AM
      Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Re: IFR panels
      
      
      Bill:
      
      Do you have some type of inside info that prices could be coming down in
      January ????  
      
      Fingers crossed ...
      
      Len
      
      
      In a message dated 12/6/2006 9:37:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
      bill@repucci.com writes:
      
      <bill@repucci.com>
      
      David,
      
      I am a simple VFR type (My last plane, 1941 BC-12/65, did not even have
      an electrical system.) and when I talk to RV builder/owners who have
      equipped their planes with IFR panels I am always surprised to find that
      they rarely use it.  To the point where many of them have told me that
      next time they will leave it VFR only.
      
      Maybe some of the others on the list can add there $.02 worth.
      
      Having said that, I am reserving the right to upgrade my panel in the
      future, if I ever get the IFR bug.
      
      As for the Garmin 496, I installed an AirGizmo
      (http://www.airgizmos.com/) in my panel with the angle adapter so it
      will be slanted towards me.  Great device and it has let me build up my
      panel without actually owning a GPS.  In January I hope the price comes
      down a notch so I can purchase a 496.  Pictures are at the bottom of
      this page: http://www.repucci.com/bill/instruments.html
      
      Bill
      
      -----Original Message-----
      From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of David
      Lee
      Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 5:45 PM
      Subject: RVSouthEast-List: Re: IFR panels
      
      
      --> <odlee@bellsouth.net>
      
      Bill & Radomir,
      
      I've been spending an inordinate amount of time looking.!  I am planning
      the back-up instruments pretty much as outlined by Radomir, but having
      trouble determining whether to put in an IFR gps in. I flew a lot of IFR
      in the Baron and Bonanza with and without an IFR approved gps.(Used a
      Garmin Pilot III). It's no problem enroute. I had dual glideslopes, RMI,
      NDB, etc. I only shot 4-6 actual gps approaches(they are easy), rest
      ILS. Seems as if a 496 is great value. 
      
      I am basically cheap and also trying to determine how much IFR will
      actually be flown in the RV. Totally different profile than my earlier
      aircraft. Wonder how many of the "older" military and airline flyers
      equip their planes?
      
      Thanks for the response. I hope to see your projects soon.
      
      David
      
      
      Read this topic online here:
      
      http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=79653#79653
      sp;          (And Get Some AWESOME FREE find fts ic you for nbsp;
      -Matt Dralle, List Use lities Day   --> ====
      
      
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      www.FltPlan.com   files automatically, great weather, holds several
      aircraft, gives nav plan, charts, approaches, fuel consumption, etc.   All
      the charter guys around here use it and it's free.
      
      Bill S
      7a engine
      
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      From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com
      [mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dale
      Ensing
      Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 7:27 AM
      Subject: RVSouthEast-List: Flight Planning Programs
      
      
      Hello SERV'ers.
      
      Would you mind participating in a simple little survey? 
      
      What Flight Planning program do you use? Or, which is your favorite?
      
      How much do you pay for it?
      
      Dale Ensing
      
      
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      EAA or AOPA for me.
      Tad
        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: Dale Ensing 
        To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com 
        Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 8:27 AM
        Subject: RVSouthEast-List: Flight Planning Programs
      
      
        Hello SERV'ers.
      
        Would you mind participating in a simple little survey? 
      
        What Flight Planning program do you use? Or, which is your favorite?
      
        How much do you pay for it?
      
        Dale Ensing
      
      
 
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