---------------------------------------------------------- RVSouthEast-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 07/30/08: 7 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:52 AM - Re: Emailing: 10064714-6b (Bill Boyd) 2. 02:26 PM - Re: A Tough Decision (Bill Repucci) 3. 04:10 PM - Re: A Tough Decision (bburril) 4. 05:44 PM - Re: ***SPAM*** Re: A Tough Decision (Bill Repucci) 5. 05:48 PM - Re: A Tough Decision (Garry) 6. 05:54 PM - Re: ***SPAM*** Re: A Tough Decision (Bret Smith) 7. 08:39 PM - Re: ***SPAM*** Re: A Tough Decision (Bill Repucci) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:52:55 AM PST US From: "Bill Boyd" Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: Emailing: 10064714-6b Picture worth 1000 words. Next time I have the old radio apart, I can take a few pix. All it takes is time :-) Meanwhile I have a new replacement on its way, thanks to Walt Shipley. -Bill On Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 9:42 PM, Ed Anderson wrote: > Ok, Bill. You want ganged - here you are. Actually, it's the only ones I > could find. But, from your description I presume the encoder looks > something like these? > > http://www.ttnet.net/search-bin/show_html.jsp?cartno=-66.249.70.73020933cc&o > > day 08/07/01&prdhtm=Y&cono=10064714&item_no=6&itno=MA502&dtno=000&type1=A& > vpcno=5672 > > Ed > > > __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus > signature > database 3267 (20080714) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > > __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus > signature > database 3267 (20080714) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 02:26:21 PM PST US From: "Bill Repucci" Subject: RE: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision Garry, I would like to read about his LSA mods for the -9A, could you send me a link. Call me a doubting Thomas because that is what I am. My -9 (tail dragger tip-up) is the lightest combination, according to Van's and without paint and the small engine (O-290-D2) my empty weight is 990 lbs. To fit under the LSA 1320 lb weight limit you would have to come in two to three hundred pounds under that. Say he used a Rotax 912S, which comes in around 140 lbs installed vs. 264 for my engine, that reduces the empty weight by 124 lbs to 866. Even then, after filling the tanks (228 lbs), you have just 226 lbs worth of useful load. Sure that will qualify as an LSA but it might not be useful. There are much better LSA's out there that worth looking at than a highly modified RV-9A and I suspect, correction, I know Cappy is looking at all of his options. Cappy, your move out of your -8 has to be a tough one but as you know, there are so many other fun aircraft out there that qualify as LSA's, both old and new, I'm sure you will have a blast and with much less headaches, cost, etc. Let me know if you need help with Cappy's Toy. Bill -----Original Message----- From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Garry Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 12:59 PM Subject: ***SPAM*** Re: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision Cappy, Since you're moving into Light Sport, have you considered a Light Sport RV? Jay Kurtz at Lakeland South (FL) has developed mods for an RV 9A which qualify it for Light Sport status. He is a DAR too. Garry Stout ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Glasgow" Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 8:46 AM Subject: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision > > > After three years building and five years flying my RV-8, I have decided > to > move into Light Sport aviation. > > I will always cherish the memories of RV's and all they have to offer. > > After spending months researching Builder Liability Issues, I have decided > to donate Cappy's Toy to an Aviation Museum. > > The museum has offered to create an Experimental Aircraft Section > featuring > Cappy's Toy. It is heartwarming to know Cappy's Toy will forevermore be > representing Experimental Aviation, and that I have found a good home for > her. > > The museum has agreed to accept Cappy's Toy without the engine, engine > accessories, NAV/COM GNC 300XL, transponder GTX 327, autopilot Trio > Avionics > EZ Pilot and 5 point airline type seat belts. > > The expected delivery date is September 15, 2008. > > In addition to a tax deduction, the sale of these items will enable me to > re-coup some of the losses incurred from not selling the airplane > outright. > > If you are interested in a proven complete functioning power plant package > with less than 450 hours for your project, or any of the other items, > please > give me a call. > > Engine and Engine Accessories > > Superior XP 360: 0-360 A1A2, 180 HP > Main Alternator: B&C Specialty Products, L-40 with LR3C voltage regulator > Standby Alternator: B&C Specialty Products, SD-8 with SB1B-14 voltage > regulator, mounted in the Suction Pump engine case pad > Starter: B&C Specialty Products, BC315, Light Weight > Top Ignition: Light Speed Plasma II, with built in Crank Sender > Bottom Ignition: Slick 4000 Magneto with Impulse Coupler, mounted in the > Left Magneto engine case pad > Carburetor: Precision Airmotive MA4-5 > Oil Filter Adapter: B&C BC7000 > Oil Cooler: Stewart Warner > Exhaust: Viterman > > Package Cost New $29,500. Price $19,000 > > Steve Glasgow-Cappy > N123SG RV-8 > Cappy's Toy > 3931 Melchor Avenue > Charlotte, NC > willfly@carolina.rr.com > 704-362-0005 Home > 704-281-7884 Cell > > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 04:10:07 PM PST US From: "bburril" Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision Bill, it looks like you and nora are going to be on a diet,and i guess tork is sol. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Repucci" Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 5:23 PM Subject: RE: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision > > Garry, > > I would like to read about his LSA mods for the -9A, could you send me a > link. > > Call me a doubting Thomas because that is what I am. > > My -9 (tail dragger tip-up) is the lightest combination, according to > Van's > and without paint and the small engine (O-290-D2) my empty weight is 990 > lbs. To fit under the LSA 1320 lb weight limit you would have to come in > two to three hundred pounds under that. > > Say he used a Rotax 912S, which comes in around 140 lbs installed vs. 264 > for my engine, that reduces the empty weight by 124 lbs to 866. Even > then, > after filling the tanks (228 lbs), you have just 226 lbs worth of useful > load. > > Sure that will qualify as an LSA but it might not be useful. > > There are much better LSA's out there that worth looking at than a highly > modified RV-9A and I suspect, correction, I know Cappy is looking at all > of > his options. > > Cappy, your move out of your -8 has to be a tough one but as you know, > there > are so many other fun aircraft out there that qualify as LSA's, both old > and > new, I'm sure you will have a blast and with much less headaches, cost, > etc. > Let me know if you need help with Cappy's Toy. > > Bill > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Garry > Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 12:59 PM > To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com > Subject: ***SPAM*** Re: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision > > > Cappy, > > Since you're moving into Light Sport, have you considered a Light Sport > RV? > Jay Kurtz at Lakeland South (FL) has developed mods for an RV 9A which > qualify it for Light Sport status. He is a DAR too. > > Garry Stout > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Glasgow" > To: "SERV" > Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 8:46 AM > Subject: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision > > >> >> >> After three years building and five years flying my RV-8, I have decided >> to >> move into Light Sport aviation. >> >> I will always cherish the memories of RV's and all they have to offer. >> >> After spending months researching Builder Liability Issues, I have >> decided >> to donate Cappy's Toy to an Aviation Museum. >> >> The museum has offered to create an Experimental Aircraft Section >> featuring >> Cappy's Toy. It is heartwarming to know Cappy's Toy will forevermore be >> representing Experimental Aviation, and that I have found a good home for >> her. >> >> The museum has agreed to accept Cappy's Toy without the engine, engine >> accessories, NAV/COM GNC 300XL, transponder GTX 327, autopilot Trio >> Avionics >> EZ Pilot and 5 point airline type seat belts. >> >> The expected delivery date is September 15, 2008. >> >> In addition to a tax deduction, the sale of these items will enable me to >> re-coup some of the losses incurred from not selling the airplane >> outright. >> >> If you are interested in a proven complete functioning power plant >> package >> with less than 450 hours for your project, or any of the other items, >> please >> give me a call. >> >> Engine and Engine Accessories >> >> Superior XP 360: 0-360 A1A2, 180 HP >> Main Alternator: B&C Specialty Products, L-40 with LR3C voltage >> regulator >> Standby Alternator: B&C Specialty Products, SD-8 with SB1B-14 voltage >> regulator, mounted in the Suction Pump engine case pad >> Starter: B&C Specialty Products, BC315, Light Weight >> Top Ignition: Light Speed Plasma II, with built in Crank Sender >> Bottom Ignition: Slick 4000 Magneto with Impulse Coupler, mounted in the >> Left Magneto engine case pad >> Carburetor: Precision Airmotive MA4-5 >> Oil Filter Adapter: B&C BC7000 >> Oil Cooler: Stewart Warner >> Exhaust: Viterman >> >> Package Cost New $29,500. Price $19,000 >> >> Steve Glasgow-Cappy >> N123SG RV-8 >> Cappy's Toy >> 3931 Melchor Avenue >> Charlotte, NC >> willfly@carolina.rr.com >> 704-362-0005 Home >> 704-281-7884 Cell >> >> >> >> >> > > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 05:44:11 PM PST US From: "Bill Repucci" Subject: RE: ***SPAM*** Re: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision Ben, I'm thinking we trade Torque in for a 9 lb dog. Hauling a 55 lb bull dog around in the back of the -9 is fun but getting him back there is a real PITA! As for Nora, I figure in late October she will "drop" a little less than 10 lbs. Bill -----Original Message----- From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of bburril Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 7:08 PM Subject: ***SPAM*** Re: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision Bill, it looks like you and nora are going to be on a diet,and i guess tork is sol. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Repucci" Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 5:23 PM Subject: RE: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision > > Garry, > > I would like to read about his LSA mods for the -9A, could you send me a > link. > > Call me a doubting Thomas because that is what I am. > > My -9 (tail dragger tip-up) is the lightest combination, according to > Van's > and without paint and the small engine (O-290-D2) my empty weight is 990 > lbs. To fit under the LSA 1320 lb weight limit you would have to come in > two to three hundred pounds under that. > > Say he used a Rotax 912S, which comes in around 140 lbs installed vs. 264 > for my engine, that reduces the empty weight by 124 lbs to 866. Even > then, > after filling the tanks (228 lbs), you have just 226 lbs worth of useful > load. > > Sure that will qualify as an LSA but it might not be useful. > > There are much better LSA's out there that worth looking at than a highly > modified RV-9A and I suspect, correction, I know Cappy is looking at all > of > his options. > > Cappy, your move out of your -8 has to be a tough one but as you know, > there > are so many other fun aircraft out there that qualify as LSA's, both old > and > new, I'm sure you will have a blast and with much less headaches, cost, > etc. > Let me know if you need help with Cappy's Toy. > > Bill > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Garry > Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 12:59 PM > To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com > Subject: ***SPAM*** Re: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision > > > Cappy, > > Since you're moving into Light Sport, have you considered a Light Sport > RV? > Jay Kurtz at Lakeland South (FL) has developed mods for an RV 9A which > qualify it for Light Sport status. He is a DAR too. > > Garry Stout > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Glasgow" > To: "SERV" > Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 8:46 AM > Subject: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision > > >> >> >> After three years building and five years flying my RV-8, I have decided >> to >> move into Light Sport aviation. >> >> I will always cherish the memories of RV's and all they have to offer. >> >> After spending months researching Builder Liability Issues, I have >> decided >> to donate Cappy's Toy to an Aviation Museum. >> >> The museum has offered to create an Experimental Aircraft Section >> featuring >> Cappy's Toy. It is heartwarming to know Cappy's Toy will forevermore be >> representing Experimental Aviation, and that I have found a good home for >> her. >> >> The museum has agreed to accept Cappy's Toy without the engine, engine >> accessories, NAV/COM GNC 300XL, transponder GTX 327, autopilot Trio >> Avionics >> EZ Pilot and 5 point airline type seat belts. >> >> The expected delivery date is September 15, 2008. >> >> In addition to a tax deduction, the sale of these items will enable me to >> re-coup some of the losses incurred from not selling the airplane >> outright. >> >> If you are interested in a proven complete functioning power plant >> package >> with less than 450 hours for your project, or any of the other items, >> please >> give me a call. >> >> Engine and Engine Accessories >> >> Superior XP 360: 0-360 A1A2, 180 HP >> Main Alternator: B&C Specialty Products, L-40 with LR3C voltage >> regulator >> Standby Alternator: B&C Specialty Products, SD-8 with SB1B-14 voltage >> regulator, mounted in the Suction Pump engine case pad >> Starter: B&C Specialty Products, BC315, Light Weight >> Top Ignition: Light Speed Plasma II, with built in Crank Sender >> Bottom Ignition: Slick 4000 Magneto with Impulse Coupler, mounted in the >> Left Magneto engine case pad >> Carburetor: Precision Airmotive MA4-5 >> Oil Filter Adapter: B&C BC7000 >> Oil Cooler: Stewart Warner >> Exhaust: Viterman >> >> Package Cost New $29,500. Price $19,000 >> >> Steve Glasgow-Cappy >> N123SG RV-8 >> Cappy's Toy >> 3931 Melchor Avenue >> Charlotte, NC >> willfly@carolina.rr.com >> 704-362-0005 Home >> 704-281-7884 Cell >> >> >> >> >> > > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 05:48:58 PM PST US From: "Garry" Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision Sorry Bill, I don't think Jay Kurtz has a website or any published info on his LSA RV-9A. I believe he built his as challenge to himself. His plane was at Sun N'Fun, and the Sebring LSA Expo. He is more than willing to spread the wealth but isn't out marketing his design. What I do know is that he is using either an O-290 or an O-235 engine. Definitely not a Rotax. He has minimal paint, minimal instruments, minimal interior and I believe among other things he is using titanium gear legs. Lots of other lightening things too. As to a contact, I'd suggest emailing the South Lakeland Airpark (X49). Jay is the FBO operator, such as it is. (Small airport). Best regards, Garry Stout ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Repucci" Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 5:23 PM Subject: RE: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision > > Garry, > > I would like to read about his LSA mods for the -9A, could you send me a > link. > > Call me a doubting Thomas because that is what I am. > > My -9 (tail dragger tip-up) is the lightest combination, according to > Van's > and without paint and the small engine (O-290-D2) my empty weight is 990 > lbs. To fit under the LSA 1320 lb weight limit you would have to come in > two to three hundred pounds under that. > > Say he used a Rotax 912S, which comes in around 140 lbs installed vs. 264 > for my engine, that reduces the empty weight by 124 lbs to 866. Even > then, > after filling the tanks (228 lbs), you have just 226 lbs worth of useful > load. > > Sure that will qualify as an LSA but it might not be useful. > > There are much better LSA's out there that worth looking at than a highly > modified RV-9A and I suspect, correction, I know Cappy is looking at all > of > his options. > > Cappy, your move out of your -8 has to be a tough one but as you know, > there > are so many other fun aircraft out there that qualify as LSA's, both old > and > new, I'm sure you will have a blast and with much less headaches, cost, > etc. > Let me know if you need help with Cappy's Toy. > > Bill > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Garry > Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 12:59 PM > To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com > Subject: ***SPAM*** Re: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision > > > Cappy, > > Since you're moving into Light Sport, have you considered a Light Sport > RV? > Jay Kurtz at Lakeland South (FL) has developed mods for an RV 9A which > qualify it for Light Sport status. He is a DAR too. > > Garry Stout > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Glasgow" > To: "SERV" > Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 8:46 AM > Subject: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision > > >> >> >> After three years building and five years flying my RV-8, I have decided >> to >> move into Light Sport aviation. >> >> I will always cherish the memories of RV's and all they have to offer. >> >> After spending months researching Builder Liability Issues, I have >> decided >> to donate Cappy's Toy to an Aviation Museum. >> >> The museum has offered to create an Experimental Aircraft Section >> featuring >> Cappy's Toy. It is heartwarming to know Cappy's Toy will forevermore be >> representing Experimental Aviation, and that I have found a good home for >> her. >> >> The museum has agreed to accept Cappy's Toy without the engine, engine >> accessories, NAV/COM GNC 300XL, transponder GTX 327, autopilot Trio >> Avionics >> EZ Pilot and 5 point airline type seat belts. >> >> The expected delivery date is September 15, 2008. >> >> In addition to a tax deduction, the sale of these items will enable me to >> re-coup some of the losses incurred from not selling the airplane >> outright. >> >> If you are interested in a proven complete functioning power plant >> package >> with less than 450 hours for your project, or any of the other items, >> please >> give me a call. >> >> Engine and Engine Accessories >> >> Superior XP 360: 0-360 A1A2, 180 HP >> Main Alternator: B&C Specialty Products, L-40 with LR3C voltage >> regulator >> Standby Alternator: B&C Specialty Products, SD-8 with SB1B-14 voltage >> regulator, mounted in the Suction Pump engine case pad >> Starter: B&C Specialty Products, BC315, Light Weight >> Top Ignition: Light Speed Plasma II, with built in Crank Sender >> Bottom Ignition: Slick 4000 Magneto with Impulse Coupler, mounted in the >> Left Magneto engine case pad >> Carburetor: Precision Airmotive MA4-5 >> Oil Filter Adapter: B&C BC7000 >> Oil Cooler: Stewart Warner >> Exhaust: Viterman >> >> Package Cost New $29,500. Price $19,000 >> >> Steve Glasgow-Cappy >> N123SG RV-8 >> Cappy's Toy >> 3931 Melchor Avenue >> Charlotte, NC >> willfly@carolina.rr.com >> 704-362-0005 Home >> 704-281-7884 Cell >> >> >> >> >> > > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 05:54:59 PM PST US From: "Bret Smith" Subject: RE: ***SPAM*** Re: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision Bill, I can't imagine you with a "fruu-fruu" dog.... Bret Smith RV-9A N16BL Blue Ridge, Ga www.FlightInnovations.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill Repucci Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 8:42 PM Subject: RE: ***SPAM*** Re: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision --> Ben, I'm thinking we trade Torque in for a 9 lb dog. Hauling a 55 lb bull dog around in the back of the -9 is fun but getting him back there is a real PITA! As for Nora, I figure in late October she will "drop" a little less than 10 lbs. Bill -----Original Message----- From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of bburril Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 7:08 PM Subject: ***SPAM*** Re: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision --> Bill, it looks like you and nora are going to be on a diet,and i guess tork is sol. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Repucci" Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 5:23 PM Subject: RE: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision > --> > > Garry, > > I would like to read about his LSA mods for the -9A, could you send me > a link. > > Call me a doubting Thomas because that is what I am. > > My -9 (tail dragger tip-up) is the lightest combination, according to > Van's and without paint and the small engine (O-290-D2) my empty > weight is 990 lbs. To fit under the LSA 1320 lb weight limit you > would have to come in two to three hundred pounds under that. > > Say he used a Rotax 912S, which comes in around 140 lbs installed vs. > 264 for my engine, that reduces the empty weight by 124 lbs to 866. > Even then, after filling the tanks (228 lbs), you have just 226 lbs > worth of useful load. > > Sure that will qualify as an LSA but it might not be useful. > > There are much better LSA's out there that worth looking at than a > highly modified RV-9A and I suspect, correction, I know Cappy is > looking at all of his options. > > Cappy, your move out of your -8 has to be a tough one but as you know, > there are so many other fun aircraft out there that qualify as LSA's, > both old and new, I'm sure you will have a blast and with much less > headaches, cost, etc. > Let me know if you need help with Cappy's Toy. > > Bill > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of > Garry > Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 12:59 PM > To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com > Subject: ***SPAM*** Re: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision > > --> > > Cappy, > > Since you're moving into Light Sport, have you considered a Light > Sport RV? > Jay Kurtz at Lakeland South (FL) has developed mods for an RV 9A which > qualify it for Light Sport status. He is a DAR too. > > Garry Stout > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Glasgow" > To: "SERV" > Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 8:46 AM > Subject: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision > > >> >> >> After three years building and five years flying my RV-8, I have >> decided to move into Light Sport aviation. >> >> I will always cherish the memories of RV's and all they have to offer. >> >> After spending months researching Builder Liability Issues, I have >> decided to donate Cappy's Toy to an Aviation Museum. >> >> The museum has offered to create an Experimental Aircraft Section >> featuring Cappy's Toy. It is heartwarming to know Cappy's Toy will >> forevermore be representing Experimental Aviation, and that I have >> found a good home for her. >> >> The museum has agreed to accept Cappy's Toy without the engine, >> engine accessories, NAV/COM GNC 300XL, transponder GTX 327, autopilot >> Trio Avionics EZ Pilot and 5 point airline type seat belts. >> >> The expected delivery date is September 15, 2008. >> >> In addition to a tax deduction, the sale of these items will enable >> me to re-coup some of the losses incurred from not selling the >> airplane outright. >> >> If you are interested in a proven complete functioning power plant >> package with less than 450 hours for your project, or any of the >> other items, please give me a call. >> >> Engine and Engine Accessories >> >> Superior XP 360: 0-360 A1A2, 180 HP >> Main Alternator: B&C Specialty Products, L-40 with LR3C voltage >> regulator Standby Alternator: B&C Specialty Products, SD-8 with >> SB1B-14 voltage regulator, mounted in the Suction Pump engine case >> pad >> Starter: B&C Specialty Products, BC315, Light Weight Top Ignition: >> Light Speed Plasma II, with built in Crank Sender Bottom Ignition: >> Slick 4000 Magneto with Impulse Coupler, mounted in the Left Magneto >> engine case pad >> Carburetor: Precision Airmotive MA4-5 Oil Filter Adapter: B&C >> BC7000 Oil Cooler: Stewart Warner >> Exhaust: Viterman >> >> Package Cost New $29,500. Price $19,000 >> >> Steve Glasgow-Cappy >> N123SG RV-8 >> Cappy's Toy >> 3931 Melchor Avenue >> Charlotte, NC >> willfly@carolina.rr.com >> 704-362-0005 Home >> 704-281-7884 Cell >> >> >> >> >> > > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 08:39:32 PM PST US From: "Bill Repucci" Subject: RE: ***SPAM*** Re: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision Garry, The gear legs might be the thing that tripped the scale in his favor as they weigh a ton! My -9 has paint only for an interior and a very simple panel, so I doubt there is much savings there. The O-235 is lighter than the O-290 in my -9 but only by a few lbs, 10-15 I think. Using auto fuses in place of the CB's and CB switches I have could save a good bit, along with using a Dynon D180 and handheld radio will cut a lot of weight. Then he could also leave off the position lights, landing lights, strobes, right stick, drill holes in the seat backs like on the -12, transponder (just stay clear of mode C vales, and a few more things I can think of. Every ounce adds up. If he can get it down to around 750 lbs, then the next trick is slowing it down. That can be done with an artificially low red line and a climb prop. Oh, one other thing, my Catto prop only weighs 9 lbs. So wood props are the only way to go. Bill -----Original Message----- From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Garry Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 8:47 PM Subject: ***SPAM*** Re: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision Sorry Bill, I don't think Jay Kurtz has a website or any published info on his LSA RV-9A. I believe he built his as challenge to himself. His plane was at Sun N'Fun, and the Sebring LSA Expo. He is more than willing to spread the wealth but isn't out marketing his design. What I do know is that he is using either an O-290 or an O-235 engine. Definitely not a Rotax. He has minimal paint, minimal instruments, minimal interior and I believe among other things he is using titanium gear legs. Lots of other lightening things too. As to a contact, I'd suggest emailing the South Lakeland Airpark (X49). Jay is the FBO operator, such as it is. (Small airport). Best regards, Garry Stout ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Repucci" Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 5:23 PM Subject: RE: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision > > Garry, > > I would like to read about his LSA mods for the -9A, could you send me a > link. > > Call me a doubting Thomas because that is what I am. > > My -9 (tail dragger tip-up) is the lightest combination, according to > Van's > and without paint and the small engine (O-290-D2) my empty weight is 990 > lbs. To fit under the LSA 1320 lb weight limit you would have to come in > two to three hundred pounds under that. > > Say he used a Rotax 912S, which comes in around 140 lbs installed vs. 264 > for my engine, that reduces the empty weight by 124 lbs to 866. Even > then, > after filling the tanks (228 lbs), you have just 226 lbs worth of useful > load. > > Sure that will qualify as an LSA but it might not be useful. > > There are much better LSA's out there that worth looking at than a highly > modified RV-9A and I suspect, correction, I know Cappy is looking at all > of > his options. > > Cappy, your move out of your -8 has to be a tough one but as you know, > there > are so many other fun aircraft out there that qualify as LSA's, both old > and > new, I'm sure you will have a blast and with much less headaches, cost, > etc. > Let me know if you need help with Cappy's Toy. > > Bill > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Garry > Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 12:59 PM > To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com > Subject: ***SPAM*** Re: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision > > > Cappy, > > Since you're moving into Light Sport, have you considered a Light Sport > RV? > Jay Kurtz at Lakeland South (FL) has developed mods for an RV 9A which > qualify it for Light Sport status. He is a DAR too. > > Garry Stout > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Glasgow" > To: "SERV" > Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 8:46 AM > Subject: RVSouthEast-List: A Tough Decision > > >> >> >> After three years building and five years flying my RV-8, I have decided >> to >> move into Light Sport aviation. >> >> I will always cherish the memories of RV's and all they have to offer. >> >> After spending months researching Builder Liability Issues, I have >> decided >> to donate Cappy's Toy to an Aviation Museum. >> >> The museum has offered to create an Experimental Aircraft Section >> featuring >> Cappy's Toy. It is heartwarming to know Cappy's Toy will forevermore be >> representing Experimental Aviation, and that I have found a good home for >> her. >> >> The museum has agreed to accept Cappy's Toy without the engine, engine >> accessories, NAV/COM GNC 300XL, transponder GTX 327, autopilot Trio >> Avionics >> EZ Pilot and 5 point airline type seat belts. >> >> The expected delivery date is September 15, 2008. >> >> In addition to a tax deduction, the sale of these items will enable me to >> re-coup some of the losses incurred from not selling the airplane >> outright. >> >> If you are interested in a proven complete functioning power plant >> package >> with less than 450 hours for your project, or any of the other items, >> please >> give me a call. >> >> Engine and Engine Accessories >> >> Superior XP 360: 0-360 A1A2, 180 HP >> Main Alternator: B&C Specialty Products, L-40 with LR3C voltage >> regulator >> Standby Alternator: B&C Specialty Products, SD-8 with SB1B-14 voltage >> regulator, mounted in the Suction Pump engine case pad >> Starter: B&C Specialty Products, BC315, Light Weight >> Top Ignition: Light Speed Plasma II, with built in Crank Sender >> Bottom Ignition: Slick 4000 Magneto with Impulse Coupler, mounted in the >> Left Magneto engine case pad >> Carburetor: Precision Airmotive MA4-5 >> Oil Filter Adapter: B&C BC7000 >> Oil Cooler: Stewart Warner >> Exhaust: Viterman >> >> Package Cost New $29,500. Price $19,000 >> >> Steve Glasgow-Cappy >> N123SG RV-8 >> Cappy's Toy >> 3931 Melchor Avenue >> Charlotte, NC >> willfly@carolina.rr.com >> 704-362-0005 Home >> 704-281-7884 Cell >> >> >> >> >> > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RVSouthEast-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rvsoutheast-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rvsoutheast-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.