REFLECTOR: "Builders Moments"

[Christopher Barber]

MessageI know what you mean Alex, I am at that stage where soooo much has
been done, and it looks like and "feels" like a real airplane, BUT there are
SOOOOOO many little things to do.....like that pesky first engine start <g>.
I do feel as if I am completing an airplane now instead of making airplane
parts.....that may be the problem, there is so much to do, little things
that need to all fall together to actually finish. I have spent a lot of
time out at the hangar, but the progress is not as obvious now.....before, I
got exited, "hey, I am starting the canard" .....very obvious
milestone......now it is more like "hey, my throttle cable sure is moving
smoothly".......still great to me, but not quite the same impact.   The
Builder's Moments need to now gel into a flying hours.

Once again Andy, nicely done.  It makes me even more anxious to get flying
and take a trip to MI.

All the best,

Chris
  -----Original Message-----
  From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org]On
Behalf Of Alex
  Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 5:12 PM
  To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
  Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: "Builders Moments"


  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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