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Hangar Flying / Dan Patch
« on: August 21, 2005, 07:36:59 PM »
Usually the first guy to answer my rookie questions, and always with grace, generosity, and expertise.
So sorry to hear this.
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So sorry to hear this.
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Hangar Flying / propeller blanks
« on: August 20, 2005, 04:41:35 PM »
Does anyone know where to buy quality wood propeller blanks?
Thank you.
Thank you.
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Hangar Flying / drill out prop bolts
« on: August 17, 2005, 09:56:30 PM »
I just bought a slightly used Klaus 2 blade composite prop. The bolts are 3/8 (.375) and I need to drill them out to 7/16 (.4375).
I plan to make a drill fixture plate for the top and bottom, align it with step pins, and hold them together with a bolt.
It will then be put on a drill press so it can be hand drilled.
I read in Rutan plans that you have to dull the drill point flutes so it won't grab the composite layer.
Does anyone have any other advice, or know what RPM I should use for the drill?
thanks in advance
I plan to make a drill fixture plate for the top and bottom, align it with step pins, and hold them together with a bolt.
It will then be put on a drill press so it can be hand drilled.
I read in Rutan plans that you have to dull the drill point flutes so it won't grab the composite layer.
Does anyone have any other advice, or know what RPM I should use for the drill?
thanks in advance
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Hangar Flying / Rough River 2005
« on: August 12, 2005, 11:58:33 AM »
Does anyone have the dates for the 2005 Rough River fly-in?
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Hangar Flying / fuel lines
« on: August 03, 2005, 01:16:21 PM »
Rutan specifies soft aluminum tubing (1100-0).
Has anyone had problems with this tubing developing stress cracks over time?
Is there a better choice (braided tubing, etc)?
Thanks!
Has anyone had problems with this tubing developing stress cracks over time?
Is there a better choice (braided tubing, etc)?
Thanks!
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Hangar Flying / parachute
« on: July 30, 2005, 09:11:31 AM »
Waiter... great info and a really practical and optimal approach to safety.
Is there any way you can use a chute full-time and still have long range comfort?
Is there any way you can use a chute full-time and still have long range comfort?
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Hangar Flying / parachutes
« on: July 28, 2005, 04:01:54 PM »
Burt recommended you wear a parachute during the initial flights.
I wonder about the practicality of always wearing a chute given the cramped cockpit and pusher configuration.
Which configuration is preferred for practicality and cross country comfort? Seat, back or belly chute?
Thanks
I wonder about the practicality of always wearing a chute given the cramped cockpit and pusher configuration.
Which configuration is preferred for practicality and cross country comfort? Seat, back or belly chute?
Thanks
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Hangar Flying / EZ mid air
« on: July 11, 2005, 08:06:52 PM »
Is there a possibity that the EZ was clipped by an opposing aircraft?
I thought it was notable that as soon as the opposing aircraft passed, the EZ drifted left as if the pilot couldn't do anything about it.
I thought it was notable that as soon as the opposing aircraft passed, the EZ drifted left as if the pilot couldn't do anything about it.
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Hangar Flying / suck or blow?
« on: July 08, 2005, 10:12:55 AM »
Any thoughts on whether the fan could push the air forward, so I could vent some it to the passenger?
Or, will it be necessary to suck it with a fan to outlet near the pilots toes, and let the heat flow back through the cockpit and back to the passenger.
Also, any value in having some of the heat divert to the front of the canopy to improve visibility when it fogs up?
Thanks.
Or, will it be necessary to suck it with a fan to outlet near the pilots toes, and let the heat flow back through the cockpit and back to the passenger.
Also, any value in having some of the heat divert to the front of the canopy to improve visibility when it fogs up?
Thanks.
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Hangar Flying / Boat tail on Long EZ
« on: June 28, 2005, 10:03:04 PM »
What is the concensus on having a "boat tail" lower cowl on a Long EZ?
Any aerodynamic gain?
How do you like the looks?
Thanks
Any aerodynamic gain?
How do you like the looks?
Thanks
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Hangar Flying / tiedown drawings?
« on: June 25, 2005, 10:12:19 PM »
Does anyone have the drawings for the tiedowns that are attached to the wing attach bushings?
These are counterweighted to retract into the wing and replace the tiedowns that require you drill holes in the wings.
Thanks in advance for your help!
These are counterweighted to retract into the wing and replace the tiedowns that require you drill holes in the wings.
Thanks in advance for your help!
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Hangar Flying / downdraft cooling
« on: June 23, 2005, 12:08:01 AM »
charles@sandiegocadcam.com
I put the pics and our email correspondence in a .doc file.
A little rough, but enough pics and text for an experienced builder to replicate what we're doing.
We think it will work great. It just makes a lot of sense. But of course we've not flown yet, and you, as the builder, have to make all final decisions about your plane.
I put the pics and our email correspondence in a .doc file.
A little rough, but enough pics and text for an experienced builder to replicate what we're doing.
We think it will work great. It just makes a lot of sense. But of course we've not flown yet, and you, as the builder, have to make all final decisions about your plane.
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Hangar Flying / downdraft cooling
« on: June 22, 2005, 05:31:23 PM »
My brother, Mike, came up with what I think is a really neat downdraft cooling design.
He puts NACA inlets on the top of the strakes. These feed into a kevlar plenum.
The inlet is 10 sq in, and we're thinking about putting in a gate that can be controlled by the pilot to reduce the intake to about 8 sq in to keep the CHT's up on very cold days or high speed descents at low power.
I have some pics of the build so far, and can email them to anyone whose interested in a ZIP file if you send me an email.
He puts NACA inlets on the top of the strakes. These feed into a kevlar plenum.
The inlet is 10 sq in, and we're thinking about putting in a gate that can be controlled by the pilot to reduce the intake to about 8 sq in to keep the CHT's up on very cold days or high speed descents at low power.
I have some pics of the build so far, and can email them to anyone whose interested in a ZIP file if you send me an email.
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Hangar Flying / jetez
« on: June 22, 2005, 05:25:53 PM »
It looks really cool, and I'm sure it's a lot of fun, but from a practical standpoint, it doesn't seem to make much sense to me.
The cost to build and operate is highere, and the duration seems limited.
I think to really exploit the jet engine, you're probably looking at a completely different design.
The cost to build and operate is highere, and the duration seems limited.
I think to really exploit the jet engine, you're probably looking at a completely different design.