REFLECTOR: Reflector Digest, Vol 102, Issue 41

wimjhuisman wimhuisman at gmail.com
Sun Sep 15 13:58:32 CDT 2013 

I am flying N59wh 135 hours now for last year, pulled my brushes from IVO,
hoping to renew them but no need, they can go another 125 at least

Wim Huisman
On Sunday, September 15, 2013, wrote:

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>    1. Re:  Another Step (Laurence Coen)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 12:24:09 -0500
> From: "Laurence Coen" <lwcoen at hotmail.com>
> To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Another Step
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> Kurt,
>
> I know John had problems with his brushes but I am using the IVO supplied
> ones without problems for over six years.
>
> Larry Coen
> N136LC
>
>
> From: John Dibble
> Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 7:21 AM
> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Another Step
>
>
> On 9/14/2013 10:45 PM, nmflyer1 at aol.com wrote:
>
>   Feels like I accomplished something today. Got the 76" 3-blade Constant
> speed Ivo Magnum installed & torqued. Then set the re-drive belt play. Now,
> have to Fab. an adapter to hold the brushes & pickup coil.
>
>   Onward!
>
>   Kurt
>
>
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> Check old archives: http://www.tvbf.org/archives/velocity/maillist.htmlThebrushes IVO supplies are small for the amount of current needed.  I
> recommend you get larger, copper-containing brushes.  Alternatively you
> might consider my non-brush modification that's working very well.
>
> John
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> Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 11:41:58 -0600
> From: Kurt Winker <nmflyer1 at aol.com>
> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Another Step
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> Larry,
>
> Thanks. Fabbing my coil mount now. How far away from the contact rings is
> the edge of your brush holder housing?
>
> Kurt
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 15, 2013, at 11:24, "Laurence Coen" <lwcoen at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Kurt,
> >
> > I know John had problems with his brushes but I am using the IVO
> supplied ones without problems for over six years.
> >
> > Larry Coen
> > N136LC
> >
> > From: John Dibble
> > Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 7:21 AM
> > To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
> > Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Another Step
> >
> > On 9/14/2013 10:45 PM, nmflyer1 at aol.com wrote:
> >> Feels like I accomplished something today. Got the 76" 3-blade Constant
> speed Ivo Magnum installed & torqued. Then set the re-drive belt play. Now,
> have to Fab. an adapter to hold the brushes & pickup coil.
> >>
> >> Onward!
> >>
> >> Kurt
> >>
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> To change your email address, visit
> http://www.tvbf.org/mailman/listinfo/reflector
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> >> Visit the gallery!  www.tvbf.org/gallery
> >> user:pw = tvbf:jamaicangoose
> >> Check new archives: www.tvbf.org/pipermail
> >> Check old archives: http://www.tvbf.org/archives/velocity/maillist.html
> > The brushes IVO supplies are small for the amount of current needed.  I
> recommend you get larger, copper-containing brushes.  Alternatively you
> might consider my non-brush modification that's working very well.
> >
> > John
> > _______________________________________________
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> Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 14:13:58 -0400
> From: Michael Watson <mikewatsspg at gmail.com>
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> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Another Step
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> Kurt,
>
> I have been using the IVO supplied brush assembly for 14 years without much
> problems. A couple
> of years ago, I changed to the clear see through brush holders. That makes
> it easy to see the amount
> of brush remaining. The bottom of the brush holder should be around 1/8 "
> from the slip rings.
>
> Make sure you torque the bolts to prop bolts to 65 Foot pounds, place the
> three SS tape strips between the base
> where the blades meet and check the torque after each flight for the first
> 5 hours. FLY SAFE.
>
> Mike W.
>
>
> On Sun, Sep 15, 2013 at 1:24 PM, Laurence Coen <lwcoen at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > **
> > Kurt,
> >
> > I know John had problems with his brushes but I am using the IVO supplied
> > ones without problems for over six years.
> >
> > Larry Coen
> > N136LC
> >
> >  *From:* John Dibble <aminetech at bluefrog.com>
> > *Sent:* Sunday, September 15, 2013 7:21 AM
> > *To:* Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
> > *Subject:* Re: REFLECTOR: Another Step
> >
> > On 9/14/2013 10:45 PM, nmflyer1 at aol.com wrote:
> >
> > Feels like I accomplished something today. Got the 76" 3-blade Constant
> > speed Ivo Magnum installed & torqued. Then set the re-drive belt play.
> Now,
> > have to Fab. an adapter to hold the brushes & pickup coil.
> >
> > Onward!
> >
> > Kurt
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > To change your email address, visit
> http://www.tvbf.org/mailman/listinfo/reflector
> >
> > Visit the gallery!  www.tvbf.org/gallery
> > user:pw = tvbf:jamaicangoose
> > Check new archives: www.tvbf.org/pipermail
> > Check old archives: http://www.tvbf.org/archives/velocity/maillist.html
> >
> > The brushes IVO supplies are small for the amount of current needed.  I
> > recommend you get larger, copper-containing brushes.  Alternatively you
> > might consider my non-brush modification that's working very well.
> >
> > John
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
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> >
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 13:54:38 -0500
> From: "Laurence Coen" <lwcoen at hotmail.com>
> To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Another Step
> Message-ID: <BLU171-DS14786A4DDA985CCC316F78D3250 at phx.gbl>
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>
> I have my holder about 1/16" from the slip rings.  The threaded rod that
> the brush holder is mounted on is mounted on the other end in a slotted
> bracket so I can adjust it.  There is enough give in the mount so I can
> spring the brush holder away from the hub slightly and see that the brushes
> remain in contact with the slip rings.  This is my preflight test to make
> sure that the brushes aren't worn to far for the next flight.
>
> Larry Coen
>
>
> From: Kurt Winker
> Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 12:41 PM
> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Another Step
>
>
> Larry,
>
>
> Thanks. Fabbing my coil mount now. How far away from the contact rings is
> the edge of your brush holder housing?
>
>
> Kurt
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 15, 2013, at 11:24, "Laurence Coen" <lwcoen at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>   Kurt,
>
>   I know John had problems with his brushes but I am using the IVO
> supplied ones without problems for over six years.
>
>   Larry Coen
>   N136LC
>
>
>   From: John Dibble
>   Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 7:21 AM
>   To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
>   Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Another Step
>
>
>   On 9/14/2013 10:45 PM, nmflyer1 at aol.com wrote:
>
>     Feels like I accomplished something today. Got the 76" 3-blade
> Constant speed Ivo Magnum installed & torqued. Then set the re-drive belt
> play. Now, have to Fab. an adapter to hold the brushes & pickup coil.
>
>     Onward!
>
>     Kurt
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> To change your email address, visit
> http://www.tvbf.org/mailman/listinfo/reflector
>
> Visit the gallery!  www.tvbf.org/gallery
> user:pw = tvbf:jamaicangoose
> Check new archives: www.tvbf.org/pipermail
> Check old archives: http://www.tvbf.org/archives/velocity/maillist.htmlThebrushes IVO supplies are small for the amount of current needed.  I
> recommend you get larger, copper-containing brushes.  Alternatively you
> might consider my non-brush modification that's working very well.
>
>   John
>
>
>
>
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>
>
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