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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