---------------------------------------------------------- Tailwind-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 04/02/04: 13 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:15 AM - Official Usage Guideline [Please Read] [Monthly Posting] (Matt Dralle) 2. 05:47 AM - Flew It! (William Bernard) 3. 06:23 AM - Re: Flew It! (Dave Conrad) 4. 06:29 AM - Re: Flew It! (Graham Mitchell) 5. 07:44 AM - Re: Flew It! (USAviator1@aol.com) 6. 08:43 AM - Re: Flew It! (Fred Weaver) 7. 09:32 AM - Re: Flew It! (Eric Schlanser) 8. 11:06 AM - Re: Flew It! (IslPilot@aol.com) 9. 12:10 PM - Re: Flew It! (von Allmen Guido) 10. 03:19 PM - Re: Flew It! (Rick and Cindy) 11. 05:21 PM - Re: Flew It! (Alex Frizzell) 12. 07:04 PM - Re: Flew It! (Brian Alley) 13. 07:25 PM - Re: Panal (Bill newkirk) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:15:14 AM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: Tailwind-List: Official Usage Guideline [Please Read] [Monthly Posting] DNA: do not archive --> Tailwind-List message posted by: Matt Dralle Dear Lister, Please read over the Tailwind-List Usage Guidelines below. The complete Tailwind-List FAQ including these Usage Guidelines can be found at the following URL: http://www.matronics.com/FAQs/Tailwind-List.FAQ.html Thank you, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ****************************************************************************** Tailwind-List Usage Guidelines ****************************************************************************** The following details the official Usage Guidelines for the Tailwind-List. You are encouraged to read it carefully, and to abide by the rules therein. 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"Way to go!", "I agree", and "Congratulations" are all responses that are better sent to the original poster directly, rather than to the List at large. - When responding to others' posts, avoid the feeling that you need to comment on every last point in their posts, unless you can truly contribute something valuable. - Feel free to disagree with other viewpoints, BUT keep your tone polite and respectful. Don't make snide comments, personally attack other listers, or take the moral high ground on an obviously controversial issue. This will only cause a pointless debate that will hurt feelings, waste bandwidth and resolve nothing. ------- [This is an automated posting.] ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:47:10 AM PST US From: "William Bernard" "James Doyle" , , Subject: Tailwind-List: Flew It! Just got back from the first flight in N40WB. The event lasted about 15 minutes. I wish I could say that it flew hands off, but it didn't. It was left wing heavy and nose heavy. Things were controllable but I decided against too much investigation of the flight envelope with the out of trim condition. VERY PRELIMINARY estimate of speed is 155 mph at 23" mp and 2450 rpm. It really was fun and a blast. Just had to let somebody know. Bill ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:23:35 AM PST US Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Flew It! From: Dave Conrad Congrats Bill! Now you have a weekend project adjusting stuff. Have fun, be careful! Dave Conrad On Friday, April 2, 2004, at 07:51 AM, William Bernard wrote: > Just got back from the first flight in N40WB. The event lasted about > 15 minutes. I wish I could say that it flew hands off, but it didn't. > It was left wing heavy and nose heavy. Things were controllable but I > decided against too much investigation of the flight envelope with the > out of trim condition. > > VERY PRELIMINARY estimate of speed is 155 mph at 23" mp and 2450 rpm. > > It really was fun and a blast. > > Just had to let somebody know. > > Bill ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:29:30 AM PST US From: Graham Mitchell Subject: RE: Tailwind-List: Flew It! Congratulations Bill: Can't wait to hear more reports. Graham Mitchell. -----Original Message----- From: owner-tailwind-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-tailwind-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of William Bernard TailwindForum@yahoogroups.com Subject: Tailwind-List: Flew It! Just got back from the first flight in N40WB. The event lasted about 15 minutes. I wish I could say that it flew hands off, but it didn't. It was left wing heavy and nose heavy. Things were controllable but I decided against too much investigation of the flight envelope with the out of trim condition. VERY PRELIMINARY estimate of speed is 155 mph at 23" mp and 2450 rpm. It really was fun and a blast. Just had to let somebody know. Bill _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ This message and any attachments may contain confidential or privileged information. The information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution of, or the taking of any action in reliance on, the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender by reply email or call theIT Department at 949.455.0665 x125 and delete all copies of this message and any attachments. Thank you. Congratulations Bill: Can't wait to hear more reports. Graham Mitchell.

-----Original Message----- From: owner-tailwind-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-tailwind-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of William Bernard AM size2 faceTahoma>tailwind-list@matronics.com; TailwindForum@yahoogroups.com Subject: Tailwind-List: Flew It!

Just got back from the first flight in N40WB. The event lasted about 15 minutes. I wish I could say that it flew hands off, but it didn't. It was left wing heavy and nose heavy. Things were controllable but I decided against too much investigation of the flight envelope with the out of trim condition.

VERY PRELIMINARY estimate of speed is 155 mph at 23 mp and 2450 rpm.

It really was fun and a blast.

Just had to let somebody know.

Bill _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ This message and any attachments may contain confidential or privileged information. The information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution of, or the taking of any action in reliance on, the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender by reply email or call the=A0IT Department at 949.455.0665 x125 and delete all copies of this message and any attachments. Thank you. ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:44:17 AM PST US From: USAviator1@aol.com Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Flew It! Hey! Congratulations Bill!! Steve -in Michigan ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 08:43:06 AM PST US From: "Fred Weaver" Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Flew It! Great news Bill! The pitch condition is fairly easy to resolve but the wing heaviness can take a few minutes. Depending on how heavy it felt, I generally start by making sure the flaps line up again after you have flown it. If the entire trailing edge is lined up from left to right, make sure that the bottom camber is lined up with the lower camber of the airfoil. All too often, I've seen where the guys sorta split the difference and this results in a "Pitch Down" feel/condition. By raising both flaps and ailerons about an 1/8 to 3/16", it allows the stab to relax a little. This improves the speed more than you think too.. A trim wedge underneath the right aileron will allow you to comfortably go fly some more to check out the new trailedge position along with any stab change you might have done at the same time. It's always better to trim an aileron up from the bottom than visa/versa.. I'm sure your weekend will be consumed with trim flights and zooming along. Have fun, and enjoy the process, Weav ----- Original Message ----- From: William Bernard To: Larry Weishaar ; James Doyle ; tailwind-list@matronics.com ; TailwindForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 02, 2004 5:51 AM Subject: Tailwind-List: Flew It! Just got back from the first flight in N40WB. The event lasted about 15 minutes. I wish I could say that it flew hands off, but it didn't. It was left wing heavy and nose heavy. Things were controllable but I decided against too much investigation of the flight envelope with the out of trim condition. VERY PRELIMINARY estimate of speed is 155 mph at 23" mp and 2450 rpm. It really was fun and a blast. Just had to let somebody know. Bill ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 09:32:31 AM PST US From: Eric Schlanser Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Flew It! Congratulations! Thanks for sharing the news. You are an inspiration. Eric do not archive William Bernard wrote: Just got back from the first flight in N40WB. The event lasted about 15 minutes. I wish I could say that it flew hands off, but it didn't. It was left wing heavy and nose heavy. Things were controllable but I decided against too much investigation of the flight envelope with the out of trim condition. VERY PRELIMINARY estimate of speed is 155 mph at 23" mp and 2450 rpm. It really was fun and a blast. Just had to let somebody know. Bill --------------------------------- ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 11:06:42 AM PST US From: IslPilot@aol.com Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Flew It! Congratulations, Bill! Paul Charlevoix, MI ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 12:10:17 PM PST US Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Flew It! From: von Allmen Guido Congratulations, Bill ! Keep us informed of your further test flights. Guido and all The Swiss guys ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 03:19:47 PM PST US From: "Rick and Cindy" Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Flew It! Biill: CONGRATS to you and 40WB! Rick ----- Original Message ----- From: William Bernard To: Larry Weishaar ; James Doyle ; tailwind-list@matronics.com ; TailwindForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 02, 2004 8:51 AM Subject: Tailwind-List: Flew It! Just got back from the first flight in N40WB. The event lasted about 15 minutes. I wish I could say that it flew hands off, but it didn't. It was left wing heavy and nose heavy. Things were controllable but I decided against too much investigation of the flight envelope with the out of trim condition. VERY PRELIMINARY estimate of speed is 155 mph at 23" mp and 2450 rpm. It really was fun and a blast. Just had to let somebody know. Bill ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 05:21:52 PM PST US From: "Alex Frizzell" Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Flew It! Seal-Send-Time: Fri, 2 Apr 2004 19:21:36 -0600 GREAT! ! ! Bill, very happy for you. Got to be an exhilarating feeling. Can't wait for mine. Be safe and enjoy. Alex Auburn, Al. ----- Original Message ----- From: William Bernard To: Larry Weishaar ; James Doyle ; tailwind-list@matronics.com ; TailwindForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 02, 2004 7:51 AM Subject: Tailwind-List: Flew It! Just got back from the first flight in N40WB. The event lasted about 15 minutes. I wish I could say that it flew hands off, but it didn't. It was left wing heavy and nose heavy. Things were controllable but I decided against too much investigation of the flight envelope with the out of trim condition. VERY PRELIMINARY estimate of speed is 155 mph at 23" mp and 2450 rpm. It really was fun and a blast. Just had to let somebody know. Bill ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 07:04:23 PM PST US From: Brian Alley Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Flew It! --> Tailwind-List message posted by: Brian Alley Fantastic, Welcome to the club!!! ===== BRIAN ALLEY (N320WT) CARBON FIBER COMPOSITES How are you going to win by a nose if you don't stick out your neck? ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 07:25:32 PM PST US From: "Bill newkirk" Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Panal Seal-Send-Time: Fri, 2 Apr 2004 19:24:42 -0800 Brian; Received the panel yesterday. Looks great. Now I've got to figure how to fasten it. 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