Hangar Flying

Hi Allen

I think metal props on Longezes are VERY RARE.   Probably there
is a good reason, wouldn't you think?

Call your CSA state rep, Steve Volovsek at 757-538-8992 and see
what he thinks.   You ARE a member of CSA, right.   If not, call him
anyway and promise to join.   Best $30 you will spend this year.

Bruce Hughes  

Hi Macadr

I have a Longeze and I am not sure about all the differences
in the two aircraft.   Also mine is not flying yet so maybe I don't
know what I am talking about.  

I just thought I should answer as my father-in-law was Czech.
(born in the US but his parents were born in Europe).

A lot of Longezes are unheated and I know that must be cold.

Some Longezes use hot air from a shroud around one exhaust pipe.

The oil heated Longezes and Variezes probably are the warmest.

You understand that a lot of heat comes in through sunlight....  

Bruce Hughes  

The top row of the Molex connector should be A-S (left to right)
(there is NO G, I, O, or Q ).   The bottom row is 1-15 (seems like they
used all of the numbers in sequence) <grin>

C, D, and 3 go to the audio panel so you have THREE outputs.   Use
shielded wire, of course.    4 is the ground for the shield for any of
those 3.

Bruce Hughes  

I have had wheels off several times in the last couple of years.

To make it quick and simple I just used the available materials which
turned out to be a 2 X 4 about 12 feet long (obviously a guess) and
a small piece of something hard as a fulcrum.   One end of the of the
2X4 went over a sawhorse.   The other end went under the gear leg.  
Then the fulcrum was placed as close as possible to the gear leg.

Then I moved the sawhorse and pushed down.   The gear came off
the ground nicely.   The first time I did this the WEIGHT of the 2X4 was
enough to hold the gear off the ground.   That was because I happened
to get the right size fulcrum and got it close to the end of the 2 X 4.  
The next time I put an old battery on the end of the 2 X 4 because
I was using a different fulcrum.

If you have a buddy around, just lift the aircraft by the end of the
wing while the buddy puts a block under the gear leg.

Don't make this job harder than it is.    

Bruce Hughes    

Hi Bill

I used Aeropoxy and I was VERY happy with it until the weather got too
cold.   Then I was convinced by people who are more expert than I that
West is strong enough.   Keeping good control over the resin to
glass ratio may be a lot more important.    You don't want excess epoxy
as it will be heavier AND weaker.    You don't want to starve the
fiberglass for epoxy either.

Whatever you use, be CERTAIN of the ratio AND your measuring
equipment.

Bruce Hughes

Hi John

You should have enough paperwork from Lycoming to answer that
yourself.   Lycoming sells a publication called "Service Table of Limits
and Torque Value Recommendations".    You may be able to download
it for free.   Look for SSP 1776 (that may be superseded as mine is
dated 4/30/79)

ANYWAY  The case uses 1/4" bolts, I believe.   1/4" bolts are torqued
to 96 inch pounds.   See page 1-37 in SSP 1776

Also in SSP 1776 look on page 1-34 and 1-35 to see references 904,
906, 907, 915, 916, 919, and 920 for other torque values which may
be useful.

You also need Service Letter No. L114AM which lists some important
publications such as Operator's Manuals, Overhaul Manuals, Parts
catalogs, Special Service Publications, etc.

Bruce Hughes  

Hi Mike

I finished (well, almost finished) building a project started by
others.   Thought I had 2 years to go.   That was 15 years ago.

My first mistake was to put a landing light in.   I used the RAF
plans which I bought.   Took damn near forever to build it.

I seriously don't think I will ever use it; I will be a fairweather,
daytime pilot (if I don't lose my medical first).  

I wasted the 2 months it took.   It creates a little drag.   It adds
a little weight.   To some extent, it occupies space on the panel
(well, below the panel) which might be used for some other purpose.

IMHO  A landing light is about the LAST thing one needs` right after
a popcorn popper, air conditioner, and a hot-and-cold water fountain.

What you need on the Varieze is bug guts on the outside.  
 

Bruce Hughes    

Hi Group

I would REALLY like to know who is posting any particular email.

I sign mine; why don't you sign yours?

Thanks........

Bruce Hughes