REFLECTOR: Reflector Digest, Vol 115, Issue 2

[TIM via Reflector]

Dave, 

On one hand I agree that those of us with Top Loaders are....manly men. 

I am just agreeing with T Mann. However, was there a Top Loader at RR with the "air-step?" How did I miss it? 

I was curious about upgrading to the XL purely for the "wife to be's" desire for a large dog! Does that change the calculus :-) The other "Tim." 

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From: "Dave T Nelson via Reflector" <reflector at tvbf.org> 
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Sent: Wednesday, October 1, 2014 9:41:39 AM 
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Reflector Digest, Vol 115, Issue 2 



Jerry - wow! Very cool! 

Tim, however, makes some very good points. What would happen to my exercise routine? Where would this modification leave my knees, my back, etc? This could even be a slippery slope... it might be so nice to get into that Ali starts insisting on an XL... Danger! Danger! 

One serious thing to think about for this kind of modification would be to see what structural changes are required to maintain fuselage rigidity (given that in a roll, the wings want to turn but the canard doesn't - creating a torquing force on the fuselage). Remember, I don't have that "keel" that you guys have. 

But, hmmm... there's certainly food for thought there! 

Yes... really enjoyed spending time with all you guys at RR. I LOVE that fly in! 

Dave 

Dave T. Nelson 
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----- Message from Thomas Mann via Reflector <reflector at tvbf.org> on Wed, 1 Oct 2014 13:00:54 +0000 ----- 
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Jerry Teitsma via Reflector <reflector at tvbf.org>, Ron N VelocityXLFG <velocityxl at fastmail.fm> 
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Re: REFLECTOR: Rough River Clam shell door Ron, 
The clam shell door should not be changed under any circumstances. 
That design is the built-in “Fit To Fly” qualifier designed by Velocity. It was later discontinued as a premium option and was replaced with the much lesser featured deep gull wing doors. 

You will notice that the guys that are still flying the clam-shell are in much better shape in general due to the “Wife-Press” entry system for your spouse as well as the “Muscle-up” pilot entry technique. 

I rue the day when I have to resort to adding an air-step or other modification to ease my entry into my Velocity. Just put me out of my misery instead ….. please. Next thing you know they’ll have a deployable ramp for that gadget you got from the Scooter Store. 

Also please note that the Clam-Shell is also a security feature. Thieves are always looking for that easy target don’tcha know. 

I feel like I wimped out on account of my clam-shell Velocity has a step. After looking at Dave’s up at Oshkosh, I’m thinking about removing it when I prep for some new paint later on. 

T Mann 

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From: Jerry Teitsma via Reflector 
Sent: ‎Wednesday‎, ‎October‎ ‎1‎, ‎2014 ‎7‎:‎01‎ ‎AM 
To: Jerry Teitsma via Reflector 


Hey Dave you gave me a bunch of ideas to work on at rough river so I thought I might give you one. 













Good talking to you hope to see you in the spring when I have my fly inn. 

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