REFLECTOR: Re: Brakes

Scott Derrick scott at tnstaafl.net
Sun Jan 15 10:35:56 CST 2006


Kurt,

The important thing is that you  fly in your Velocity over to GNT! 

Right now I don't have any regular trips to west Texas, though I did 
drop somebody off at AMA a few weeks ago.  We'll see.  I talked to 
somebody last month while flying over  INW that knew you but said you 
were off..

Scott



nmflyer1 at aol.com wrote:

> Scott,
>  
> I have decided against using dual throttles for now. I dont think I 
> have the room, and using a vernier on the left makes it a little more 
> of a pain. Since my fuel injection is on the top of my engine, space 
> is a little sparse up there.
>  
> I only have 1 low altitude sector, that is over by AMA & DHT. East of 
> LVS up to TBE over to west of LBL, GAG, SYO to 40S of AMA then back 
> west. the other 6 sectors are all FL290 and above.
>  
> I really will get over to GNT and see your work one of these days. 
> Right now, Im spending every spare minute I get working on the 
> Velocity. It will fly this year.
>  
> Kurt Winker (KW)
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Scott Derrick <scott at tnstaafl.net>
> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Sent: Sat, 14 Jan 2006 17:22:17 -0700
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Re: Brakes
>
> Cool!!!  
> Wish I was close to engine start...  
> I've decided to do dual throttles, you?? 
>  
> I just started a part time job flying a T210 for a local drilling 
> company, between 1 and 3 flights a week. 2 to 4 hours round trip.. 
> Short round trip hops from Grants to West Texas, Arizona, Utah, 
> Colorado, and of course all over NM. Great way to stay current in a 
> well maintained high performance airplane. What area do you work in 
> and where is it? I'll give ya a call in the air... 
>  
> Scott 
>  
> nmflyer1 at aol.com <mailto:nmflyer1%40aol.com> wrote: 
>  
> > Thanks Scott, 
> > > Well in that case, I think I am in. I'll double check with Matco 
> on > Monday. If all is the same, I'll pull the brakes and send them 
> inthis > week. I'll let you know. 
> > > I'll be spending most of the week finishing! up the wiring on the 
> > panel and engine monitor anyway. 
> > Then I'll be working on the brackets for the throttle and mixture > 
> cables. Once that is done, about a week to double check things then it 
> > is engine start time!!!!!! 
> > > Kurt Winker 
> > > > > -----Original Message----- 
> > From: Chuck Jensen <cjensen at dts9000.com <mailto:cjensen%40dts9000.com>> 
> > To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org 
> <mailto:reflector%40tvbf.org>> 
> > Sent: Sat, 14 Jan 2006 18:36:10 -0500 
> > Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: Re: Brakes 
> > 
> >Scott, 
> > 
> >That sounds like a pretty decent deal. With the larger piston, it 
> >should have a marked increase in clamping power. Add in the new pads 
> >and you're probably nearly as good as a set of Clevelands, but at about 
> >$700 less.&! nbsp;
> > 
> >Chuck Jensen 
> >Diversified Techn ologies 
> >2680 Westcott Blvd 
> >Knoxville, TN 37931 
> >Phn: 865-539-9000 x25 
> >Cell: 865-406-9001 
> >Fax: 865-539-9001 
> >cjensen at dts9000.com <mailto:cjensen%40dts9000.com> 
> <mailto:cjensen%40dts9000.com <mailto:cjensen%2540dts9000.com>> 
> > > 
> >-----Original Message----- 
> >From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org 
> <mailto:reflector-bounces%40tvbf.org> 
> <mailto:reflector-bounces%40tvbf.org 
> <mailto:reflector-bounces%2540tvbf.org>> 
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> <mailto:reflector-bounces%40tvbf.org> 
> <mailto:reflector-bounces%40tvbf.org 
> <mailto:reflector-bounces%2540tvbf.org>>] On 
> >Behalf Of Scott Derrick 
> >Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2006 5:40 PM 
> >To: Velocity List 
> >Subject: REFLECTOR: Re: Brakes 
> > 
> >Here's what I have.. 
> &! gt; 
> >Mr. Derrick, 
> >The modification requires you to send your brake calipers to us (the 
> >entire 
> >brake assembly) so that we can modify the caliper housing to accept 1.50 
> >inch diameter pistons. There are a few components in the brake that 
> >also 
> >get changed. The conversion is just over $100 per caliper. We can also 
> >upgrade the linings at the same time for $41.40 for both calipers 
> >(Normally 
> >51.75 for the reline kit and we install for no charge). 
> > 
> >We do not need the brake plate (the plate attached to the axle that the 
> >caliper floats on) when you send them back. We will provide you with a 
> >Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number if you opt to send them 
> >back 
> >for the conversion. 
> > 
> >George R. Happ 
> >MATCO mfg 
> >801-486-7574 801-486-! 7581 (F) 
> > www.matcomfg.com <http://www.matcomfg.com> <http://www.matcomfg.com> 
> > 
> >NMFlyer1 at aol.com <mailto:NMFlyer1%40aol.com> 
> <mailto:NMFlyer1%40aol.com <mailto:NMFlyer1%2540aol.com>> wrote: 
> > 
> >> Scott, 
> >> >> Have you talked with Matco yet? I have not. I was wondering if 
> you >> have any additional info on the "upgrade". If so, care to 
> share? If >> not.. Ill send the info your way once I get it. 
> >> >> Thanks, Kurt 
> > 
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