REFLECTOR: Interior foam

[Jim & Sharon Beck]

Brett,

What are type of insulation are you installing and what are you estimating 
for weight ,  Most of my flying will be st higher altitudes, from Nevada 
with mountains to clear & turbulence to avoid.

Jim
 ----- Original Message ----- 

From: "Brett Ferrell" <bferrell at 123mail.net>
To: <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 7:47 AM
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Interior foam


> Don,
>
> I don't disagree with most of what you said, but I do think that the 
> insulation
> that I intend to install will not only dampen some of the noise and 
> vibration
> in the airframe, it will help maintain the interior temperature at 
> altitude.
> Depending on what kind of flying you intend to do, that can be a big win.
>
> Brett
>
> Quoting Don19dw at aol.com:
>
>> My opinion:
>> 1) Soundproofing materials added to a Velocity are an  unnecessary 
>> expense
>> and add unwanted weight. A better solution is good headsets and intercom
>> system
>> for ALL occupants. Even with soundproofing, all occupants should wear
>> headsets.
>> 2) Use temperfoam, at least in bottom, of all seats, 3 layer different
>> densities best. This provides maximum comfort and excellent energy 
>> absorbing
>> ability
>> in event of a crash.
>> (I speak from experience on this subject)
>> 3) My doors closed system is 2 warning redlights, ( in case one bulb 
>> burns
>> out) for EACH  door, top center of panel in front of pilot, ON WHENEVER 
>> door
>> is
>> NOT LOCKED. My takeoff check list, 4th last item is DOORS CLOSED AND 
>> LOCKED.
>> Then 2nd last item is CHECK DOOR WARNING LIGHTS OUT.
>> Don White   N19DW   XL/RG
>>
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