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Topic: Moving on... |
Daniel Vandenberg
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Views: 6771
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 3:47 pm Subject: Moving on... |
Nick or Pete...a few questons:
Is there any cost for storage of the kit/airplane at your facility between builder-assist weeks?
How long could a builder keep the kit with you guys between builde ... |
Topic: Lightning exterior pics |
Daniel Vandenberg
Replies: 4
Views: 4217
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 3:50 pm Subject: Lightning exterior pics |
Allright, Brian...now Pete owes you something because you are doing his marketing for him! Thanks for the photo's. I look forward to more detail shots when you get the time.
Dan
Brian Whitting ... |
Topic: November One Five Five Lima Tango Pics |
Daniel Vandenberg
Replies: 5
Views: 4448
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 2:56 pm Subject: November One Five Five Lima Tango Pics |
Brian...
Thanks for the pix. This is the kind of thing Arion needs to put forth for those of us considering the Lightning.
When you get around to it I'd like some clear views of the finished ba ... |
Topic: Another sweet flying Lightning |
Daniel Vandenberg
Replies: 2
Views: 2872
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 1:37 pm Subject: Another sweet flying Lightning |
I second the motion...please post photo's of the new interior, upholstery, etc. Thanks.
Dan
Jim Langley <pequeajim@gmail.com> wrote:From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com On Beha ... |
Topic: Jab 5100 Future? |
Daniel Vandenberg
Replies: 3
Views: 4352
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 5:17 pm Subject: Jab 5100 Future? |
Laurie...
That's good to hear. I'm fighting the "Lightning vs. RV-9A" battle in my head. This has been discussed before on this list. The 5100 would be a great engine for the 9. It m ... |
Topic: Lightning |
Daniel Vandenberg
Replies: 10
Views: 5943
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 4:50 pm Subject: Lightning |
BRS parachute
will be in my plane, so I would feel safe going faster
than the Vne. Charles in Virginia (currently
building a Lightning)
Charles....
Here is some food for thought on the BRS. ... |
Topic: Jab 5100 Future? |
Daniel Vandenberg
Replies: 3
Views: 4352
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 3:38 pm Subject: Jab 5100 Future? |
Somebody brought up the 8-cyl Jabiru 5100. You guys in Tenn must have inside knowledge on this issue. My understanding was that the factory in Australia discontinued the engine because of problems w ... |
Topic: Lightning |
Daniel Vandenberg
Replies: 10
Views: 5943
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 3:33 pm Subject: Lightning |
IMHO the Innodyne should be viewed with a healthy skepticism. Likely to have VERY HIGH fuel burns at typically used altitudes. If you could get up to the FL's and stay up for a long time it might ha ... |
Topic: Lightning speed mods |
Daniel Vandenberg
Replies: 10
Views: 7221
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 11:46 am Subject: Lightning speed mods |
Paser's book is still available from Mustang Aeronautics, the current purveyor of the Mustang II:
http://www.mustangaero.com/Store/ShoppingCart/index.htm
Dan
Brian Whittingham <dashvii ... |
Topic: Reno & F4 Phantom |
Daniel Vandenberg
Replies: 1
Views: 2903
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 8:00 pm Subject: Reno & F4 Phantom |
Lightning Listers...
I was watching this video clip of the latest Reno Air Races (Posted by Andy Karmy who flies an RV-9A out of Washington State). There is some nice footage of an F4 Phantom...an ... |
Topic: Lightning Cargo Capacity Questions |
Daniel Vandenberg
Replies: 5
Views: 4520
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 10:01 pm Subject: Lightning Cargo Capacity Questions |
Buz...
Your response to my series of questions is greatly appreciated. The Lightning is most impressive. With the uncertainty of fuel prices in the coming years I am particularly enamored by the ... |
Topic: Lightning Cargo Capacity Questions |
Daniel Vandenberg
Replies: 5
Views: 4520
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 10:03 am Subject: Lightning Cargo Capacity Questions |
To Pete or Other knowledgeable listers...
I am a serious potential builder. I will be learning to fly within the next 12 months, after years of waiting for circumstances to allow me to actively pur ... |
Topic: RV-9A v. Lightening |
Daniel Vandenberg
Replies: 31
Views: 23322
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 8:30 am Subject: RV-9A v. Lightening |
Doug...
Slightly off topic but....could you describe in a nutshell why the 914 is considered troublesome (other than the fact that it is hideously expensive)? Thanks.
Dan
Kayberg@aol.com wro ... |
Topic: Hinge less ailerons |
Daniel Vandenberg
Replies: 43
Views: 15237
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 9:27 am Subject: Hinge less ailerons |
William Wynne,et al commented on this some time ago, as they had removed the hinge-less ailerons on their 601XL taildragger in favor of hinges.
As I recall, their conclusion after this was that th ... |
Topic: RV-12 vs. CH601XL |
Daniel Vandenberg
Replies: 10
Views: 4341
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2006 6:40 pm Subject: RV-12 vs. CH601XL |
Kevin...
Actually, I believe there is a belt used for the alternator on WW's standard 601 setup. Watch the first few sequences of the video of Phil Maxson's XL here and you will see it:
http:// ... |
Topic: Weight & Balance |
Daniel Vandenberg
Replies: 16
Views: 8373
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 11:48 am Subject: Weight & Balance |
Obviously, when primer or paint dries the moisture is mostly gone...and the dried primer/paint left behind must weigh much less than it did in the can.
Does anybody know what percentage of we ... |
Topic: Van's OSH Announcement |
Daniel Vandenberg
Replies: 2
Views: 1059
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:36 am Subject: Van's OSH Announcement |
I think it was the matched-hole fuselage kit development for the RV-8/RV-8A.
Dan
Ken Arnold <arno7452@bellsouth.net> wrote: List,
I'm headed to OSH tomorrow. Still no word on big ... |
Topic: Rudder Force |
Daniel Vandenberg
Replies: 10
Views: 3570
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 6:53 pm Subject: Rudder Force |
Can SLSA owners do their own maintenance?
Dan
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JAPhillipsGA@aol.com wrote: Doug, my XL rudders peddles were stiff until I took the peddles completely out, scothbited the ends and ... |
Topic: 601 XL Question: How bumpy is the ride? |
Daniel Vandenberg
Replies: 0
Views: 889
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Tue May 30, 2006 4:33 pm Subject: 601 XL Question: How bumpy is the ride? |
Thanks Lance...this sort of input is valuable. Could I further elicit responses on this topic also from a few other XL drivers who frequent this list?
lgingell <lgingell@matrix-logic.com> wr ... |
Topic: 601 XL Question: How bumpy is the ride? |
Daniel Vandenberg
Replies: 2
Views: 2409
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 9:49 am Subject: 601 XL Question: How bumpy is the ride? |
Listers...
I have been an infrequent contributer on this list over the past few years. I have yet to get started on my homebuilding dreams due to life circumstances. But things are starting to li ... |
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