REFLECTOR: Startup Questions

[Steve]

Joe wrote:

> Hi Joel,
> Welcome. I am building a 173 Elite RG (1995 I believe)
> I am planning on installing my strobe power packs on the outboard face 
> of the outboard fuel bulkhead. I am fabricating a foam.glass mounting 
> plate with nutplates and plan on attaching to the mentioned bulkhead 
> with epoxy. For the most part I have made very few alterations to the 
> fuselage from the instructions in the manual, but one I did make was 
> to make the strake outer access hole (For access to wing bolts) a 3 x 
> 5.5 oblong with a flange (looks like an inspection plate), instead of 
> a 3" hole. This allows me to service the power pack if required as 
> well as easier access to the wing bolts and wing wiring connections.
> Hope that helps with your second question.
> Joe
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     *From:* Carruth Joel L <mailto:joel.l.carruth at lmco.com>
>     *To:* reflector at tvbf.org <mailto:reflector at tvbf.org>
>     *Sent:* Thursday, August 19, 2004 1:53 PM
>     *Subject:* REFLECTOR: Startup Questions
>
>     Greetings all,
>
>     I’m a new Velo builder (SE/FG) and new to the Reflector.
>
>     I’ve been listening and have greatly appreciated the chatter.
>     During this slight lull in the email, I thought I would post a few
>     questions to you. But first a little background. My kit is a ’96
>     model, purchased from the original buyer who really didn’t do much
>     with it. It does have the fastbuild wings & canard though, so
>     that’s my starting point. I’m currently working the rudders,
>     ailerons, & wingtip light setup.
>
>     1) Back in ’96 I think Dynamic Wing did the fast build for
>     Velocity. I’ve noticed that the trailing area (ailerons) is quite
>     a bit thinner than the manual. Does anyone else have fast-built
>     wings from this era? Any other gotchas that I should be aware of?
>
>     2) I’m using the Aeroflash strobe/nav/pos lights. Where’s the best
>     place to mount the two power packs?
>
>     3) Any other Velo owners in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area? I’m in EAA
>     Ch. 983.
>
>     Many thanks to Andy for his web page; it’s helped a lot already!
>
>     */Joel Carruth/*
>
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>
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>
>     joel.l.carruth at lmco.com
>
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High Voltage power supplies on a fuel bulkhead ?? is that a good idea??

Steve