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Hangar Flying / Electronic Ignition
« on: August 20, 2005, 03:58:11 AM »
I just ordered a P and an E. Hope your experience was good....
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Hangar Flying / 0-235 L2c RPM
« on: June 06, 2005, 12:13:52 PM »
Eric Cobb at www.ecob.net makes a good airbox. He is a good information source and flys a Long Ez. Anytime you need a mission, let me know and we can fly down to IZA and see him. He will help you alot.
Regarding your RPM/Prop. Your prop should allow you to run full throttle at your target RPM while still getting acceptable climb. And since your top speed/RPM changes with airframe clean up, everything you do will add to that combination a little.
Gary Hertzler is also very good at airframe efficency and builds a damn good prop. He also flys a very nice Vari Ez.
While you are breaking in, look over the airplane carefully to see if there are any items hanging out in the wind that you can clean up. For me, something as easy as lowering the wheel pants added 2 or 3 kts to the top speed. (this was a Hertzler suggestion)
Steve in KFalls
Regarding your RPM/Prop. Your prop should allow you to run full throttle at your target RPM while still getting acceptable climb. And since your top speed/RPM changes with airframe clean up, everything you do will add to that combination a little.
Gary Hertzler is also very good at airframe efficency and builds a damn good prop. He also flys a very nice Vari Ez.
While you are breaking in, look over the airplane carefully to see if there are any items hanging out in the wind that you can clean up. For me, something as easy as lowering the wheel pants added 2 or 3 kts to the top speed. (this was a Hertzler suggestion)
Steve in KFalls
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Hangar Flying / micro switch for canopy warning system?
« on: June 01, 2005, 06:17:34 AM »
For less than $3, get it. That's the one I used and hey, it's a switch! Check out their buzzer/beeper. They have different db's and you want one that you can deffinately hear, but can still function when it is going off. My buzzer was originally wired to the low fuel lights and under 1/4 tanks, would go off. It was so LOUD that I couldn't hear the tower! Needless to say, I replaced it.
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Hangar Flying / cowling screw attacment
« on: May 31, 2005, 08:57:24 AM »
I also use the 507's and after a ding in my Silver Bullet prop, I toss all screws with any sign of wear. You can't properly tighten a screw with a bad head. Also, I have found there is a difference in screws! Aircraft Spruce sells good screws BUT I got some from Chief Aircraft that are not machined properly and cause heating and thread realignment upon insertion.
The bad ones look exactly the same, but will begin to bind after the 1st few threads when you start to tighten them. Throw these away too! They will force you to put way too much pressure on the screw driver to keep the head/bit seated and you can dislocate the anchor causing it to relase and spin. You DON"T want this to happen 500 miles from home. The spun anchor always comes loose when you are removing the fastener and you will be sitting there with your cowling hanging by one screw that you can't get out!
One more thing, get a power screw driver with an adjustable torque setting. Then throw away the cheap bits and get yourself a couple of GOOD BITS. They will last and won't strip out the screw head so quickly. I bought a Craftsman cordless driver for about $19 and keep it in my flight bag. I can remove or install both cowlings in about 10 minutes
Good Luck!
The bad ones look exactly the same, but will begin to bind after the 1st few threads when you start to tighten them. Throw these away too! They will force you to put way too much pressure on the screw driver to keep the head/bit seated and you can dislocate the anchor causing it to relase and spin. You DON"T want this to happen 500 miles from home. The spun anchor always comes loose when you are removing the fastener and you will be sitting there with your cowling hanging by one screw that you can't get out!
One more thing, get a power screw driver with an adjustable torque setting. Then throw away the cheap bits and get yourself a couple of GOOD BITS. They will last and won't strip out the screw head so quickly. I bought a Craftsman cordless driver for about $19 and keep it in my flight bag. I can remove or install both cowlings in about 10 minutes
Good Luck!
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Hangar Flying / micro switch for canopy warning system?
« on: May 31, 2005, 08:33:01 AM »
Of course it depends on whether the switch was installed according to plans (which mine isn't), but I got mine and a nice warning horn from Radio Shack for a total of $22.37.
Works great!
Works great!
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Hangar Flying / Breather
« on: May 25, 2005, 07:11:28 AM »
I've tried routing the breather tube directly overboard and two different oil/air seperators and am still not satisifed. Does anyone know of a way to let the engine breathe properly and NOT have oil/water on the airplane? O320 Long Ez
Thanks in advance,
Thanks in advance,
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Hangar Flying / Aircraft Wash and Wax
« on: March 19, 2005, 08:09:54 AM »
When youre doing the engine area, keep any moisture from entering the throttle, mixture and carb heat cable jackets. When you get to altitude, it will freeze and your controls won't work.
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Hangar Flying / Long EZ wheels and brakes
« on: March 17, 2005, 08:01:44 AM »
I installed Robbie Groves brakes on my O320 Long over 200 hours and a year ago and haven't done ANYTHING except visual inspections since. Recommend them highly. I did abuse them landing at Reno, NV one day with pax, 3/4 fuel and a Boeing 737 on final looking at my Hertzler prop! We got off early, heavy braking and no problems.
The "No Problems" part is what I like best!
The "No Problems" part is what I like best!
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Hangar Flying / Tach drive cap
« on: March 14, 2005, 11:18:01 PM »
Looking for a tach drive cap for my O320. Something that doesn't leak. Any ideas?
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Hangar Flying / Alternator
« on: March 08, 2005, 10:41:54 PM »
Does anyone make an adapter for the alternator that will bolt onto the accessory case? I'd sure like to get rid of the old belt driven alternator and the associated weight. I saw one on Wayne Blacklers "Feature Aircraft", but is that a backup or the primary?
Thanks in advance,
Thanks in advance,
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Hangar Flying / Seats
« on: March 08, 2005, 09:21:55 AM »
Don't know about confor foam, only TemperFoam that is used on the Space Shuttles. If you know a good upholstry shop, I think you can get it from Aircraft Spruce.
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Hangar Flying / Engine Mount
« on: February 27, 2005, 10:44:42 PM »
Already have the replacement rubber for both. Also replacing all seals/gaskets and hope for a "leak Proof" engine if there ever is/was such a thing.
I promise to check the L/G attach bolts. Haven't done it yet, but will tomorrow morning for sure. Thanks!
I promise to check the L/G attach bolts. Haven't done it yet, but will tomorrow morning for sure. Thanks!
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Hangar Flying / Engine Mount
« on: February 24, 2005, 10:50:01 AM »
I haven't landed hard (yet) in over 500hrs. The cushion between the wings and runway always just lets her float down to a smooth touchdown.
Food for thought: Since I've got the engine (800smoh) off to repair the mount, I want to get into it some, but not overhaul what I don't need to. I need to remove and replace the cylinder base seals and accessory case gasket due to some small oil leaks and just do a general clean up and paint. What else should I do for an engine that runs great, but just looks ugly?
Food for thought: Since I've got the engine (800smoh) off to repair the mount, I want to get into it some, but not overhaul what I don't need to. I need to remove and replace the cylinder base seals and accessory case gasket due to some small oil leaks and just do a general clean up and paint. What else should I do for an engine that runs great, but just looks ugly?