REFLECTOR: "Builders Moments"

[Alex]

I think I have had that moment going for about 5 months now- I am sure
something will eventually fall on my head and I will be able to get
something done, but seems like I go to the hanger every week, but no
progress to speak of--------- almost got engine start 2 weeks ago though-
felt good to see some exhaust exiting the pipe, only had 3/6 firing though-
need to troubleshoot- will stare at it for a few hours in the
morning......maybe some Christmas fairies will show up to finish it while I
am asleep......
 
Alex

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Jorge Bujanda
Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 2:28 PM
To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: "Builders Moments"



Yes
 I’ve heard it Chuck; just jealousy because we are bold
 truly
experimental aviation spirit.  

While non-canard aviators try to stabilize their ships by using the wings’
downwash on their stabilators, we use our canards as wing area for lift in
the front and Fowler flaps as elevators.  How’s that for efficiency?  

Of course we can figure out our engine goes in the back alright!   

By the way, I am having problems of space mounting my engine (not a
Builder’s Moment).  My spinner will not fit between the engine and the
firewall (puzzled!).  Is there an adapter I can use; maybe 90° or something?
How have you already flying Velo pilots dealt with this?  Pictures would be
greatly appreciated
..! 

Jorge

 

PS.  Great article Andy!

 

 

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Chuck Jensen
Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 5:30 AM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: "Builders Moments"

 

Andy,

 

Yes, very erudite and comes closest to the inexplicable, inexpressible and
unexplainable satisfaction that comes from building, fixing and flying.
Unlike driving, talking on the phone and other mundane life activities that
we engage in because we must, building and flying is something we engage in
because we want to.  It is the differences between paying taxes and giving
to a charitable cause--both reduce our treasury, but the voluntary one is
always imminently more satisfying.

 

The thoughtfulness and intelligence evidenced in your article will help
dispel the notion that canard builders aren't smart enough to figure out
which end of the plane the engine is supposed to go on!!!

Chuck Jensen 
  

-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Andy Millin
Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 1:23 AM
To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: "Builders Moments"

Thanks Chris!

-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Christopher Barber
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 9:14 PM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: "Builders Moments"

Nicely done Andy.

 

All the best,

 

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org]On
Behalf Of Richard J. Gentil
Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 7:09 AM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: "Builders Moments"

Yes Andy,

It was a great article. Well Done!

Richard

len.baxter at gm.com wrote: 


Andy Millin 

Just recieved the latest Sport Aviation....... Your letter on " Builders
moments" was outstanding.   Articulate and profound !!!!  Nice picture!!! 

My XLRG fastbuild is now in my house/ hanger at 9G2 and I cant wait for my
first "Builders moment" ..... I just hope its a positive moment!!!!! 


Len 








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