REFLECTOR: advice

[Alex Balic]

Couldn't the guys with the non- concentric torque tubes just cut a circular
plug- say 3" in diameter or so that could be "re" offset from the torque
tube, so that even though the tube swings in an arc, the plug would just
rotate, then the outside of the plug could be sealed with the Velcro
procedure, and seal off the air from entering. Just a thought- might not
work in practice...

 

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Douglas Holub
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 10:37 AM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: advuce

 

No problem.

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From: Bachman, <mailto:Jonathan.Bachman at mtsi-va.com>  Jonathan 

To: Velocity Aircraft <mailto:reflector at tvbf.org>  Owners and Builders list 

Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 10:19 AM

Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: advuce

 

Doug,

 

Can you share your picture on the reflector?  I have the same setup and am
interested too.

 

Jon Bachman

 


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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Douglas Holub
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 9:09 AM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: advuce

 

The little lip is in front and below the torque tube. I'll send you a
picture.

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From: Lou <mailto:stedmanlou at roadrunner.com>  Stedman 

To: Velocity Aircraft <mailto:reflector at tvbf.org>  Owners and Builders list 

Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 1:21 PM

Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: advuce

 

Did you have to cut back your elevator. Mine is within a 32nd of an inch
from the fuselage.

 

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From: Douglas <mailto:douglas.holub at gmail.com>  Holub 

To: Velocity Aircraft <mailto:reflector at tvbf.org>  Owners and Builders list 

Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 3:25 PM

Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: advuce

 

I also have the non-concentric torque tubes, and at cruising altitude my
feet were really getting cold. I glassed in a lip in front of the torque
tubes on the outside of the fuselage so that the torque tube hole would be
in a low pressure area. It noticeably reduced the amount of air shooting in.
That and wool socks works for me. (I'll take a picture the next time I'm at
the airport.)

 

Doug Holub

N2980W, Standard FG w/ electric nose lift,  95 hours

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From: Lou <mailto:stedmanlou at roadrunner.com>  Stedman 

To: Canard Aviators <mailto:canard-aviators at yahoogroups.com>  ; Velocity
Aircraft <mailto:reflector at tvbf.org>  Owners and Builders list 

Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 9:38 AM

Subject: REFLECTOR: advuce

 

I would like to run something past the group for your input. It is once
again fall up here in the north country and all thoughts turn to keeping
warm in our airplanes. With both my Long EZ and Velocity, the same problem
comes up. How to close off air infiltration where the elevator torque tube
comes through the fuselage. I have tried foam and a boot and everything else
I could think of but have never been able to seal off the curved area,
behind the torque tube. As a result I freeze in the winter. I have come up
with a idea that might work for all of the EZ type that are flying with a GU
canard. Instead of trying to seal off the two entry points on either side,
why not seal off the whole area behind the panel, to just below the top of
the canard bulkhead? I am thinking of installing Velcro along this area,
then getting a thin piece of leather with Velcro on the edges. Two holes
would have to be cut out to allow the trim tab and the elevator control rod,
from the stick. Two boots could then be attached, with Velcro to the
leather, over the control rod and trim spring, to allow movement, and
secured to same. This would keep any air which enters via the torque tubes
from getting into the cabin area. What do you think? My only concern at this
point is to make sure there is no way to bind up the elevator control rod or
the trim spring. Has anyone ever tried this? If so what were the results? I
am not sure how much pressure I would see inside this area and if that would
cause any problems with the leather. Any feed back would be appreciated.
Please don't tell me to get seat warmers. Thanks

 

Lou Stedman
Velocity SEFG
N7044Q
Olean, NY


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