REFLECTOR: Reflector Digest, Vol 44, Issue 16

Tue Jan 8 11:06:54 CST 2008

John,
Where did you get the Ti?

Dean

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>   1. Re:  Could you please provide a link to this site? (Matt Bucko)
>   2. Re:  aileron trim (John Dibble)
>   3. Re:  RG Switch (John Dibble)
>   4. Re:  Odyssey batteries (Sid Knox)
>   5.  Altimeter v. Airspeed (Chuck Jensen)
>   6.  firewall protection (Douglas Holub)
>   7. Re:  firewall protection (Matt Bucko)
>   8. Re:  firewall protection (John Tvedte)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2008 12:45:58 -0700
> From: "Matt Bucko" <mbuc310 at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Could you please provide a link to this site?
> To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
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> Thanks, I picked up 4 today.
> Matt
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> From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org]On
> Behalf Of Matt Bucko
> Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 12:21 PM
> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Could you please provide a link to this site?
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>
> Thanks!
> Matt
>
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> From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org]On
> Behalf Of Brian Michalk
> Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 12:07 PM
> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Could you please provide a link to this site?
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>
> http://www.aeroinstock.com/products/Engine-Mount-Leg/6203/47458/product_deta
> il/index.html
>
>
> Matt Bucko wrote:
>>
>>  " FWIW, A.E.R.O. now makes a billet version of our 70456 mount.
>> Non-PMA, experimental use only.  Looks great.  $93.75/ea ."
>>
>> I have 4 flat brackets, probably from a piper, I have no need for, but
>> I do need the Lycoming type 1 brackets.
>>
>> Matt
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 05 Jan 2008 14:57:58 -0600
> From: John Dibble <aminetech at bluefrog.com>
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: aileron trim
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> Ron Brown wrote:
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>> Hi Mack, What is a FAX?  Sorry, I don't have one.
>>
>> You don't need one.......  faxaway.com
>>
>> John
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> Date: Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:58:12 -0600
> From: John Dibble <aminetech at bluefrog.com>
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: RG Switch
> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
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> I could not find an adjustment on mine.  The mfgr is World Magnetics.
> The 75 kt
> switch closed the circuit at 125 kn and at 145 kn the 125 switch
> remained open.
> Apparently the 125 kn switch doesn't prevent lowering the gear and I
> like it
> that way anyway.  My tanks are full, so I decided not to put it on
> jacks.  I'll
> try it in the air once the weather clears up.  For now I have bridged
> the
> terminals on the 75 kn switch.  My gear switch has to be pulled out
> before it
> can be moved, so that should prevent a mishap from bumping the switch.
> I have
> also pulled out the fuse so I will have to think twice before retracting
> the
> gear.  Any RGs out there that don't use the airspeed switch?
>
> John
>
> Johnny Thompson wrote:
>
>> Hi John.    Mine have a small recessed screw head that adjust.I use a 
>> pitot
>> tester to put pressure into the system.  I disconnect the two wires, 
>> connect
>> an audio type circuit tested to the tabs. At airspeed up to 75 kts the
>> switch is open then closes at 75 and sounds the  audio on my millimeter.
>> Minor turning of the screw will adjust the airspeed up or down.  On the 
>> 125
>> kt switch the circuit will be closed up to 125 kt and then open above 
>> that
>> speed. If you do not have access to a  pitot tester you can use air 
>> pressure
>> but be very, very careful since you will need very little pressure to 
>> move
>> the indicators to max and damage your system.  Ever a person blowing into
>> the pitot tube can be too much and cause damage. Please forgive me if you
>> already know this but I never know how much experience a person has when
>> they ask a question.  Don't want to damage the aircraft or the operator.
>> These air switches connect to relays and if the switches check out you 
>> must
>> look at them.   I would first look for loose connections and if the 
>> landing
>> light shares the ground.    Johnny
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "John Dibble" <aminetech at bluefrog.com>
>> To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
>> Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 8:56 PM
>> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: RG Switch
>>
>> > Thanks.  How exactly do you adjust them?  There is a small tab.  Is 
>> > that
>> what you're
>> > referring to?
>> >
>> > John
>> >
>> > Johnny Thompson wrote:
>> >
>> > > Hi John
>> > > I have used limit switches that look like the two in your picture. 
>> > > One
>> that
>> > > is set at 75 is most likely your squat switch, 125 kts would be a 
>> > > limit
>> > > switch to keep the gear from lowering above 125 kts. Mine are 
>> > > adjustable
>> > > with a small flat tip, sure yours are the same. You can jumper the 
>> > > two
>> 75 kt
>> > > wires and see if the gear will retract ( aircraft on jacks please). 
>> > > If
>> it
>> > > does the 75 kt switch made need adjusting or replacement. Testing 
>> > > with a
>> > > pitot static tester would help. As for the landing light working the
>> gear,
>> > > wow!  Could be a shared ground, etc.
>> > > Johnny
>> > >
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2008 17:25:57 -0600
> From: "Sid Knox" <sbjknox at earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Odyssey batteries
> To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
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>> Thx guys---sounds like the 925 is the way to go.
> [snip]
>> Tom
>
> Excellent batteries!  I have four 925's... one in Velocity (IO360), one in
> Starduster (IO320),  one in
> '89 Ford Probe. and one in '57 Triumph TR3.
> Be aware when ordering that  they come in two terminal configurations.
> Also, as Ken mentioned, there is the metal jacket option (MJ).
>
> Sid Knox
> Oklahoma
>
> Velocity  173 RG  N199RS
> Starduster  N666SK
> KR2         N24TC
> W7QJQ
>
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2008 19:09:04 -0500
> From: "Chuck Jensen" <cjensen at dts9000.com>
> Subject: REFLECTOR: Altimeter v. Airspeed
> To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
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> Technical question.  If the static system is vented to the cabin and at 
> cruise the altimeter reads correctly, is that indirect evidence the 
> indicated airspeed will also be correct?  In other words, if the altimeter 
> is correct, it indicates the cabin pressure, at cruise is near neutral--no 
> positive or negative pressure, hence the altimeter is reads correctly. 
> Yes?
>
> Chuck Jensen
>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2008 22:02:57 -0600
> From: "Douglas Holub" <doug.holub at tx.rr.com>
> Subject: REFLECTOR: firewall protection
> To: <reflector at tvbf.org>
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> Why wouldn't I use 1/16" aluminum instead of 1/16" stainless steel to 
> cover the fiberfrax on my firewall? It's lighter.
>
> Doug Holub
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> Message: 7
> Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2008 21:13:36 -0700
> From: "Matt Bucko" <mbuc310 at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: firewall protection
> To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
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> Lighter... and it melts almost instantly in a fire.  I saw some info on an
> aluminum air box and one made out of SS. In a fire, the aluminum box 
> melted
> completely, the SS box held together fine. The box was a hot air diverter
> for cabin heat. Good demo on why a  heat shield should not be aluminum.
> Fire could be from burning fuel or oil, electrical, or an exhaust leak
> spewing hot gas onto the shield.
> Matt
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>  From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org]On
> Behalf Of Douglas Holub
>  Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 9:03 PM
>  To: reflector at tvbf.org
>  Subject: REFLECTOR: firewall protection
>
>
>  Why wouldn't I use 1/16" aluminum instead of 1/16" stainless steel to
> cover the fiberfrax on my firewall? It's lighter.
>
>  Doug Holub
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> Message: 8
> Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2008 22:28:47 -0600
> From: John Tvedte <johnt at comp-sol.com>
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: firewall protection
> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Message-ID:
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> Doug,
>
> If you want something lighter....
>
> I'd suggest 6AL-4V alloy Titanium.
>
> It has a thermal conductivity of 7.5 vs 13 (316 SS), and has a 400+F 
> higher melting point.
>
> Density is .16lb/cu in. vs .285 for SS, approx 56% lighter.
>
> It's just as easy to work with as SS, and doesn't work harden.
>
> It does cost a bit more  - I paid $90 more for Ti vs SS.
>
> John
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> From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf Of 
> Douglas Holub [doug.holub at tx.rr.com]
> Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 10:02 PM
> To: reflector at tvbf.org
> Subject: REFLECTOR: firewall protection
>
> Why wouldn't I use 1/16" aluminum instead of 1/16" stainless steel to 
> cover the fiberfrax on my firewall? It's lighter.
>
> Doug Holub
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