REFLECTOR:Testing times...

[Greg Poole]

Hey Tom, ....if you know Aussies, you'll know just how much we really enjoy
spirited discussion and jibes - but we remain mates during and afterwards!

Too many times I witness posts on this and other lists where the "American
way" often (hear me; NOT always!) results in neither party  conceding
anything and then degenerating into trying to "nuke" each other in public -
NOT a pretty thing to witness! ...so I thought I would get in early to
prevent hostilities leading to a drawn out Iraq affair and an eventual
Mexican Stand Off ....cause  I enjoy hearing what you blokes sort out on the
Reflector, and, sob! ...I want you all to hang around to party! (...as long
as we all retire by 2200 hrs!).

Best from Down Under!

Greg.

PS: Welcome news from your economy - seems to be starting to redress the
long term gross disparity between the Aussie $ and the $US that has
prevented further Velocity kit sales in Australia!

PSS: (Big Hint; buy rentable land and premises in Australia now if you want
to make big dollars).



> Hello Greg in Sydney ... Spirited discussion is the American way! :)
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Greg Poole [mailto:gpoole@zeta.org.au]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 5:31 PM
> To: reflector@tvbf.org
> Subject: REFLECTOR:Testing times...
>
> Guys,
>
> Enough! You are both right! Let's not get in a fickle pickle before the
> Worldwide Velocity community!
>
> Greg in Sydney.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tom Martino" <tmartino@troubleshooter.com>
> To: <reflector@tvbf.org>
> Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2003 9:14 AM
> Subject: RE: REFLECTOR:BMA Autopilot
>
>
> > "Old Ways" also need the same amount of testing ... since "Old Ways"
> in
> > experimental aircraft are really not "Old Ways". Aside from components
> > made at the factory or jigged to exacting standards, all things in
> > experimental aircraft are new to a degree.
> >
> > Just take a look at completed aircraft and you'll see that they're all
> > "one of a kind".
> >
> > You'll also find that most experimental aircraft factories do not have
> > ANY R&D departments.  I'd venture to say that many innovations have
> come
> > from customers.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Scott Derrick [mailto:scott@tnstaafl.net]
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 4:56 PM
> > To: reflector@tvbf.org
> > Subject: Re: REFLECTOR:BMA Autopilot
> >
> > My limited experience of doing things a "new" way is that "new" ways
> > have the potential to suprise you in the darndest ways.
> >
> > I agree with you that it sounds like a good idea but flight testing is
> > the real judge. And many hours of flight testing the ultimate judge.
> >
> > Scott
> >
> > Tom Martino wrote:
> > > Flexible rods have been used in many aircraft for control.  They are
> > identical to the ones used in the velocity.  The servos move it with
> > ease.  It actuates the elevator.  Short of that ... what else do you
> > want?
> > >
> > > Obviously it will only be as good as the auto pilot system ... but
> the
> > actual movement is the same as any flight control.  As with all
> control
> > cables, the ends must be secure.
> > >
> > > I am not sure exactly what is "unsure" about the use of flexible
> > cables?
> > >
> > > -----Original Message----- 
> > > From: S Baker [mailto:sbakr@bellsouth.net]
> > > Sent: Wed 5/14/2003 11:40 AM
> > > To: reflector@tvbf.org
> > > Cc:
> > > Subject: Re: REFLECTOR:BMA Autopilot
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Tim and all ...
> > > A push-pull cable may seem like a good idea, but I would reserve
> > judgment
> > > until it has been flight tested and confirmed that everything is
> > working
> > > "according to plan".   The rigid rod arm design, we know, works.
> > > Best regards,
> > > Scott B.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Tom Martino" <tmartino@troubleshooter.com>
> > > To: <reflector@tvbf.org>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 1:19 AM
> > > Subject: RE: REFLECTOR:BMA Autopilot
> > >
> > >
> > > > The pitch servo can be mounted on the top of the canard (along
> > side the
> > > > trim actuator).  Many use a push rod that activates a coupling
> > on the
> > > > torque tube ... but I found a better way.
> > > >
> > > > I simply ordered a three foot push-pull control cable (similar
> > to the
> > > > ones that we use on our ailerons) ... and hooked it up.  I
> > simply looped
> > > > it around the canard on onto the same place that the pitch
> > control tube
> > > > mounts to ... it works great.
> > > >
> > > > The roll servo can go aft of the keel on the floor on the
> > pilot side,
> > > > with a push rod hooking to the aileron bellcrank.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: -LD [mailto:jldortch@prp.org]
> > > > Sent: Monday, May 12, 2003 1:24 PM
> > > > To: reflector@tvbf.org
> > > > Subject: REFLECTOR:BMA Autopilot
> > > >
> > > > Has anyone installed the Blue Mountain Avionics autopilot
> > servos in a
> > > > standard RG? If so, where and got any pix?
> > > >
> > > > John Dortch N83AD
> > > >
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