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Hangar Flying / stop flying
« on: September 09, 2005, 08:03:40 AM »
I wouldn't quit flying for anything
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Hangar Flying / a partiularly horrible flying season
« on: September 08, 2005, 03:34:42 PM »
Is it just my imagination or am I too new to the canard community to know the difference? Hasn't there been a very high accident rate this summer?
Mike Williams
Franklin, TN
VEZ N689MW
probably going to start an engine in a week or two.
Mike Williams
Franklin, TN
VEZ N689MW
probably going to start an engine in a week or two.
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Hangar Flying / really stupid question about nose gear
« on: June 28, 2005, 11:35:32 AM »
Once again, sorry for wasting your time but I had rather admit up front that I am a newbie than die later on by pretending to be something that i am not.
Yesterday, I removed the spring strut from my VEZe projects nose gear for cleaning and replacment of the O ring.
On the AN bolt attaching the strut to the retract mechanism there was one spacer on one side of the bearing and only washers on the other side. I have looked in my plans and it appears that there is only washers called for there (on both sides).
Can't find anything in Canard Pushers.
Is this right? Am I missing something? And by the way. Is there an easy way to re-compress the spring?
Mike Williams
Franklin, TN
Yesterday, I removed the spring strut from my VEZe projects nose gear for cleaning and replacment of the O ring.
On the AN bolt attaching the strut to the retract mechanism there was one spacer on one side of the bearing and only washers on the other side. I have looked in my plans and it appears that there is only washers called for there (on both sides).
Can't find anything in Canard Pushers.
Is this right? Am I missing something? And by the way. Is there an easy way to re-compress the spring?
Mike Williams
Franklin, TN
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Hangar Flying / canopy cleaning
« on: June 21, 2005, 05:05:40 PM »
There was a thread here or on another site a while back about canopy cleaning. I can't find it. So I appoligize but I have to ask this question.
I am trying to clean the canopy of my Varieze project. It has had the "spraylat" (is that right?) on it since 1976 or 77. Also, there is some duct tape stuck directly on the canopy right along the edge. That has been there for nearly 30 years as well. When it comes off it leaves most of the dried out adhesive.
As you can imagine, it is quite a mess.
I have been told to get another spraylat kit and it may bond to the first. Any other suggestions? Also, what do I clean the canopy with normally? I don't want to craze it.
I am trying to clean the canopy of my Varieze project. It has had the "spraylat" (is that right?) on it since 1976 or 77. Also, there is some duct tape stuck directly on the canopy right along the edge. That has been there for nearly 30 years as well. When it comes off it leaves most of the dried out adhesive.
As you can imagine, it is quite a mess.
I have been told to get another spraylat kit and it may bond to the first. Any other suggestions? Also, what do I clean the canopy with normally? I don't want to craze it.
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Hangar Flying / thanks but...
« on: May 12, 2005, 12:40:28 PM »
I appreciate it but I know what they look like and have seen both sites. I was seeking some practical advice on whether to go this route or not and on installation. Also, some pictures on an actual installation in a Varieze if available.
Space is limited up there and I was wondering how it fit. But, again, I do appreciate your help.
Space is limited up there and I was wondering how it fit. But, again, I do appreciate your help.
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Hangar Flying / electric pitch trim in Varieze
« on: May 12, 2005, 09:14:46 AM »
Has anyone installed in a VE? Anyone got pictures of the installation?
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Hangar Flying / templates
« on: April 30, 2005, 07:27:12 AM »
Maybe we should just all pool our money and try to buy the rights from RAF. Use the proceeds pf selling plans to support our habit.
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Hangar Flying / gear leg fairings
« on: April 28, 2005, 01:28:26 PM »
Ok, stay calm. Don't flame me. I am just asking a question.
Has anyone looked at the glass gear fairings that Van's aircraft sells for RV's? Could these be adapted for a VE/LE? Same principal!
I am probably going to make my own. Lightspeeds are far to expensive I think. But I ran across these and just thought I would ask. They are only $95 per pair.
Other than that does anyone know of others that are available?
Mike
Has anyone looked at the glass gear fairings that Van's aircraft sells for RV's? Could these be adapted for a VE/LE? Same principal!
I am probably going to make my own. Lightspeeds are far to expensive I think. But I ran across these and just thought I would ask. They are only $95 per pair.
Other than that does anyone know of others that are available?
Mike
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Hangar Flying / knoxville?
« on: April 17, 2005, 12:41:59 PM »
Fly into Nashville. Knoxville is WAAAY out of the way. RR is only about 2 hours by car north of nashville. To get there from Knoxville you would probably have to drive to Nashville first and then north.
Mike Williams
Franklin, TN
Mike Williams
Franklin, TN
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Hangar Flying / alternator on vacum pump pad
« on: April 14, 2005, 08:32:07 AM »
Is B&C my only option for an alternator that will mount on my unused vacum pump pad? (O-235 L2C)
Surely someone else out there makes one. I am certain that B&C is quality merchandise and I will probably go that direction but I want to look at any other options.
Mike Williams
Franklin, TN
Surely someone else out there makes one. I am certain that B&C is quality merchandise and I will probably go that direction but I want to look at any other options.
Mike Williams
Franklin, TN
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Hangar Flying / help on sumps...
« on: April 01, 2005, 02:57:01 PM »
Once again, pardon this stupid question.
When I purchased my project (VE) the strakes were closed. There is a small hole left where the drain plugs should go. It is about 1/8th inch diameter.
The original builder is no longer available for questions.
According to the relevent CP there should be a 1.5 inch diamater 1/8 inch aluminum plate riveted in there. Or it can be installed later without the rivets. I have no way of knowing if it is already installed.
So here is what I am planning to do.
1) Cut a 1.5 inch diameter hole in the outer skin with the hole at the center. I guess with a hole saw on a drill.
2) remove the foam down to the inner skin
3) flox in an aluminum plate as mentioned above, provided I don't find one riveted and floxed in.
4)Cover with 1 or 2 plys of bid. This will leave a 1.5 inch diameter recess that will have (from outside in) ---bid-flox-aluminum-inner skin.
5)Let it all cure and then drill and tap a hole through the whole thing into the wing tank at the recess
6) Install the drains with flox, being careful not to plug them.
Ok, is that right? Any other suggestions? I am a little nervous about cutting holes in the front of the strake. And I think it would be quite embarrassing to have a drain pop out at 9000 feet.
I read somewhere that someone would have built theirs without drains if they had it to do over again. Is that now recommended and if so how do I plug these little holes?
Thanks in advance. I really appreciate all the help that you guys are. I hope to see you at Osh Kosh or at least at Rough River in N689MW.
Mike Williams
Franklin, TN
When I purchased my project (VE) the strakes were closed. There is a small hole left where the drain plugs should go. It is about 1/8th inch diameter.
The original builder is no longer available for questions.
According to the relevent CP there should be a 1.5 inch diamater 1/8 inch aluminum plate riveted in there. Or it can be installed later without the rivets. I have no way of knowing if it is already installed.
So here is what I am planning to do.
1) Cut a 1.5 inch diameter hole in the outer skin with the hole at the center. I guess with a hole saw on a drill.
2) remove the foam down to the inner skin
3) flox in an aluminum plate as mentioned above, provided I don't find one riveted and floxed in.
4)Cover with 1 or 2 plys of bid. This will leave a 1.5 inch diameter recess that will have (from outside in) ---bid-flox-aluminum-inner skin.
5)Let it all cure and then drill and tap a hole through the whole thing into the wing tank at the recess
6) Install the drains with flox, being careful not to plug them.
Ok, is that right? Any other suggestions? I am a little nervous about cutting holes in the front of the strake. And I think it would be quite embarrassing to have a drain pop out at 9000 feet.
I read somewhere that someone would have built theirs without drains if they had it to do over again. Is that now recommended and if so how do I plug these little holes?
Thanks in advance. I really appreciate all the help that you guys are. I hope to see you at Osh Kosh or at least at Rough River in N689MW.
Mike Williams
Franklin, TN
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Hangar Flying / B & C
« on: March 09, 2005, 06:04:47 PM »
B & C Specialty Products makes alternator's that go on the Vacum pump pad. http://www.bandcspecialty.com/
Does anyone know if there are other alternatives?
Does anyone know if there are other alternatives?