REFLECTOR: Elite/FG - Long Wing Performance...?

Tue May 3 08:16:50 CDT 2011

Bill,
I've had good luck with my "Plane Power" alternator in my Glastar.  The
original "Denso" unit that came with the engine lasted only about 15 hours.
 So far I'm past 60 with the PP unit.  Supposedly the Plane Power alt has
been "hardened" for A/C use, though people have posted mixed results, I've
been real happy with mine.  Granted the GS is a tractor and probably doesn't
have the heat issues of a pusher as Nick mentioned, but thought I'd throw in
my two cents ...

Peter

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On Tue, May 3, 2011 at 8:51 AM, Stockman, Bill <bill.stockman at daytonaero.com
> wrote:

> Thanks Scott.  Nick—I’ll probably replace the field wire (easiest) and
> continuity check the main wire to the battery.   I also have a four into one
> exhaust system which runs pretty close to the alternator and the wires, so
> there may have been some heat damage.
>
>
>
> Prior to this “new style” alternator,  I went through the old style
> alternators (Chrysler) every year, but they only cost about $28 at NAPA.
> Unfortunately, the quality of the overhauled alternator was random.    I
> used an LR3 regulator and had no problems with charging (at least until the
> alt crapped out on schedule).
>
>
>
> Bill Stockman
>
> Senior Associate
>
> Dayton Aerospace, Inc.
>
>
>
> 937.426.4300  Office
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> 937.369.4799  Cell
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> bill.stockman at daytonaero.com
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>
> *From:* reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Scott Baker
> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 03, 2011 7:07 AM
> *To:* Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
> *Subject:* Re: REFLECTOR: Elite/FG - Long Wing Performance...?
>
>
>
> Bill,
>
> Suggest looking once again at the wire connections at the alternator; check
> the integrety of the wire crimps at the terminal ends going to the
> alternator; and check for breaks in wires near the alternator.
>
> If problem is not found, suggest removing alternator and having it checked
> at a local auto parts store or automotive electrical shop.  Removal of the
> alternator is a relatively quick and straightforward job.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Scott B
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> *From:* Stockman, Bill <bill.stockman at daytonaero.com>
>
> *To:* Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
>
> *Sent:* Monday, May 02, 2011 8:53 AM
>
> *Subject:* Re: REFLECTOR: Elite/FG - Long Wing Performance...?
>
>
>
> Empty weight is about 1450+ last I looked.
>
>
>
> Another issue, I went out yesterday to fly to a local fly-in (ten whole
> miles away) and had to abort and come back when by charging system died.
> I elected to return my home airport (and hangar full of tools) rather than
> possibly get stuck somewhere else.   Anyway, the symptoms for a few flights
> prior to the total failure where the ammeter needle waving back and forth
> while initially charging, low volt readings (abut 12.5-13).    I even
> smelled a strange odor in the cockpit for a few seconds (of course, that
> might have been me).      As a I approached the fly-in airport I did my
> prelanding scan and noticed the ammeter total showing a major discharge with
> volts down to about 12.5.   I reset the alt switches and checked all
> breakers but the system did not come back on line.     I turned off the
> non-essentials and came home.    I pulled the cowl, checked the wires going
> to the alt and the belt, and everything look okay.   I checked the battery
> connections and it was okay.    Restarted the engine and no change.
>
>
>
> Any suggestions before I start taking things apart?    This was the
> alternator kit I got from Velocity with the built in regulator.    I think
> the alternator is 55 amps.   Any idea which car it comes from since there
> is  not id numbers on the alternator or  nothing on the installation
> instructions.
>
>
>
> Bill Stockman
>
> Senior Associate
>
> Dayton Aerospace, Inc.
>
>
>
> 937.426.4300  Office
>
> 937.369.4799  Cell
>
> bill.stockman at daytonaero.com
>
>
>
> *From:* reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Dennis Martin
> *Sent:* Saturday, April 30, 2011 10:39 AM
> *To:* Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
> *Subject:* Re: REFLECTOR: Elite/FG - Long Wing Performance...?
>
>
>
> Lifting off at 60 sounds good, especially for a heavier airframe. What's
> your empty weight? I'm doing W & B next week and will let you know my empty
> weight with Chevy V-6. Good to hear from a fellow FGE LW.
>
> Dennis Martin
>
> On Mon, Apr 25, 2011 at 6:49 AM, Stockman, Bill <
> bill.stockman at daytonaero.com> wrote:
>
> I’ve got a classic  “97” FGE LW with a Lyc  IO360C1C and the three blade
> CATO prop with  about 700 hrs on the engine and airframe.   I normally
> cruise at about 2500 RPM, 155 kts, burning 11-12 gph.   Full throttle on a
> good day, 2750 rpm, 13-14 gph and 165 kts.   I don’t use the nose wheel pant
> (shimmy issues) and have vortilons, VGs and trailing edge fences on the
> wings.    Flying solo it will  climb at 1500+ fpm, at gross, maybe 500 fpm
> initially.    My plane is relatively heavy which matches the pilot.    I’m
> off the ground at 60Kts and can use 2000 ft paved strips.
>
>
>
> Bill Stockman
>
> Senior Associate
>
> Dayton Aerospace, Inc.
>
>
>
> 937.426.4300  Office
>
> 937.369.4799  Cell
>
> bill.stockman at daytonaero.com
>
>
>
> *From:* reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] *On
> Behalf Of *flykb at verizon.net
> *Sent:* Sunday, April 24, 2011 7:28 PM
> *To:* reflector at tvbf.org
> *Subject:* REFLECTOR: Elite/FG - Long Wing Performance...?
>
>
>
> Hi All,
> I was wondering what kind of performance the folks with an Elite/FG Long
> Wing were getting?
> And engine/prop combination.
>
> Thanks
>
>
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