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Deems Davis
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B E A U T I F U L ! ! ! ! !
Deems
On Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 5:56 PM, Robin Marks <robin(at)painttheweb.com (robin(at)painttheweb.com)> wrote:
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Bob,
I didn’t see the announcement on the list but understand you have completed your first flight. Your plane looks beautiful and I am sure will give you years of joy. Well done!
Robin
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From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of Geoff Combs
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 4:30 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: RE: N541RV First Flight
Congratulations Bob. I was just checking the other day on your progress. It looks awesome
Geoff Combs
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] ([email][mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com][/email]) On Behalf Of bob-tcw
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 7:03 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: N541RV First Flight
Its with great pleasure I get to announce the completion of First Flight for N541RV, previously known as,,, serial 40176. 8 years of work has paid off.
4 pm today EST a smooth lift off, followed by a 2000 fpm climb to 4500 msl. All went well, airplane handles like a dream. Explored low speed handling including near stall with flaps in and out, all normal and within a few knots of Van’s numbers. Finished up with a smooth landing to cap off a perfect experience.
All equipment under the hood and behind the instrument panel performed flawlessly.
Wow, is all I have to say...
Video to be edited and posted later this week,
photos just prior to flight.
Bob Newman
N541RV....flying
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Thanks to all for your compliments, congrats, and support, from both on-list and off-list email. I really do appreciate it.
For those that inquired here’s some of the details on the plane:
Stock Lycoming O-540-E4B5 converted to fuel injection with AFP system
3 AFS screens in a symmetrical fiberglass panel (dual 4500’s with a 3400 as a mfd) and AFS pilot autopilot
dual Garmin 430W for radios/nav/gps
PS engineering audio panel
GTX327 transponder
Navworx 600-b ADS-b tranceiver
MH pulse O2 system
CO guardin panel mount detector
TCW Technologies stuff......everything we got [img]cid:292B4648FB0F4822B9468D9DD3201FAB(at)Boblaptop[/img]
Paint: All body work and prep by me, Paint shot by Lancaster Aero Refinisher at S37
Azko Noble paint wet sanded and clear coated the whole plane.
Interior: Abbey at Flightline plus custom interior panels by Aerosport products plus some by me.
Thanks again to everyone that helped along the way!
Bob Newman
40176/N541RV now flying
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toaster73(at)embarqmail.c
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can I ask....empty weight?
-Chris
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of bob-tcw
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:25 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: re: N541RV first flight
Thanks to all for your compliments, congrats, and support, from both on-list and off-list email. I really do appreciate it.
For those that inquired here’s some of the details on the plane:
Stock Lycoming O-540-E4B5 converted to fuel injection with AFP system
3 AFS screens in a symmetrical fiberglass panel (dual 4500’s with a 3400 as a mfd) and AFS pilot autopilot
dual Garmin 430W for radios/nav/gps
PS engineering audio panel
GTX327 transponder
Navworx 600-b ADS-b tranceiver
MH pulse O2 system
CO guardin panel mount detector
TCW Technologies stuff......everything we got [img]cid:image001.png(at)01CCDDF5.DA3FC4C0[/img]
Paint: All body work and prep by me, Paint shot by Lancaster Aero Refinisher at S37
Azko Noble paint wet sanded and clear coated the whole plane.
Interior: Abbey at Flightline plus custom interior panels by Aerosport products plus some by me.
Thanks again to everyone that helped along the way!
Bob Newman
40176/N541RV now flying
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The 100% complete empty weight came in at 1755.
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From: Chris (toaster73(at)embarqmail.com)
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:48 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: RE: re: N541RV first flight
can I ask....empty weight?
-Chris
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of bob-tcw
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:25 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: re: N541RV first flight
Thanks to all for your compliments, congrats, and support, from both on-list and off-list email. I really do appreciate it.
For those that inquired here’s some of the details on the plane:
Stock Lycoming O-540-E4B5 converted to fuel injection with AFP system
3 AFS screens in a symmetrical fiberglass panel (dual 4500’s with a 3400 as a mfd) and AFS pilot autopilot
dual Garmin 430W for radios/nav/gps
PS engineering audio panel
GTX327 transponder
Navworx 600-b ADS-b tranceiver
MH pulse O2 system
CO guardin panel mount detector
TCW Technologies stuff......everything we got [img]cid:CA4AFC909EBD4D798DED31A8CD4FD897(at)Boblaptop[/img]
Paint: All body work and prep by me, Paint shot by Lancaster Aero Refinisher at S37
Azko Noble paint wet sanded and clear coated the whole plane.
Interior: Abbey at Flightline plus custom interior panels by Aerosport products plus some by me.
Thanks again to everyone that helped along the way!
Bob Newman
40176/N541RV now flying
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Kelly McMullen
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Just curious if Van's claimed 1600 lb empty wt is all that realistic, or is just a plane with no primer, no insulation and few instruments? Are most folks closer to Bob's figure, above or below?
On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 6:33 AM, bob-tcw <rnewman(at)tcwtech.com (rnewman(at)tcwtech.com)> wrote:
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From: Chris (toaster73(at)embarqmail.com)
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:48 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: RE: re: N541RV first flight
can I ask....empty weight?
-Chris
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of bob-tcw
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:25 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: re: N541RV first flight
Thanks to all for your compliments, congrats, and support, from both on-list and off-list email. I really do appreciate it.
For those that inquired here’s some of the details on the plane:
Stock Lycoming O-540-E4B5 converted to fuel injection with AFP system
3 AFS screens in a symmetrical fiberglass panel (dual 4500’s with a 3400 as a mfd) and AFS pilot autopilot
dual Garmin 430W for radios/nav/gps
PS engineering audio panel
GTX327 transponder
Navworx 600-b ADS-b tranceiver
MH pulse O2 system
CO guardin panel mount detector
TCW Technologies stuff......everything we got [img][/img]
Paint: All body work and prep by me, Paint shot by Lancaster Aero Refinisher at S37
Azko Noble paint wet sanded and clear coated the whole plane.
Interior: Abbey at Flightline plus custom interior panels by Aerosport products plus some by me.
Thanks again to everyone that helped along the way!
Bob Newman
40176/N541RV now flying
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Strasnuts
Joined: 10 Feb 2009
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Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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1700. N801VR
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On Jan 29, 2012, at 10:24, Kelly McMullen <apilot2(at)gmail.com (apilot2(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
[quote]Just curious if Van's claimed 1600 lb empty wt is all that realistic, or is just a plane with no primer, no insulation and few instruments? Are most folks closer to Bob's figure, above or below?
On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 6:33 AM, bob-tcw <rnewman(at)tcwtech.com (rnewman(at)tcwtech.com)> wrote:
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From: Chris (toaster73(at)embarqmail.com)
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:48 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: RE: re: N541RV first flight
can I ask....empty weight?
-Chris
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of bob-tcw
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:25 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: re: N541RV first flight
Thanks to all for your compliments, congrats, and support, from both on-list and off-list email. I really do appreciate it.
For those that inquired here’s some of the details on the plane:
Stock Lycoming O-540-E4B5 converted to fuel injection with AFP system
3 AFS screens in a symmetrical fiberglass panel (dual 4500’s with a 3400 as a mfd) and AFS pilot autopilot
dual Garmin 430W for radios/nav/gps
PS engineering audio panel
GTX327 transponder
Navworx 600-b ADS-b tranceiver
MH pulse O2 system
CO guardin panel mount detector
TCW Technologies stuff......everything we got [img]cid:[/img]
Paint: All body work and prep by me, Paint shot by Lancaster Aero Refinisher at S37
Azko Noble paint wet sanded and clear coated the whole plane.
Interior: Abbey at Flightline plus custom interior panels by Aerosport products plus some by me.
Thanks again to everyone that helped along the way!
Bob Newman
40176/N541RV now flying
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dmaib(at)mac.com
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1769 with air-conditioning and tip tanks.
David Maib
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On Jan 29, 2012, at 10:24 AM, Kelly McMullen wrote:
| Quote: | Just curious if Van's claimed 1600 lb empty wt is all that realistic, or is just a plane with no primer, no insulation and few instruments? Are most folks closer to Bob's figure, above or below?
On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 6:33 AM, bob-tcw <rnewman(at)tcwtech.com (rnewman(at)tcwtech.com)> wrote:
| Quote: | The 100% complete empty weight came in at 1755.
do not archive
From: Chris (toaster73(at)embarqmail.com)
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:48 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: RE: re: N541RV first flight
can I ask....empty weight?
-Chris
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of bob-tcw
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:25 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: re: N541RV first flight
Thanks to all for your compliments, congrats, and support, from both on-list and off-list email. I really do appreciate it.
For those that inquired here’s some of the details on the plane:
Stock Lycoming O-540-E4B5 converted to fuel injection with AFP system
3 AFS screens in a symmetrical fiberglass panel (dual 4500’s with a 3400 as a mfd) and AFS pilot autopilot
dual Garmin 430W for radios/nav/gps
PS engineering audio panel
GTX327 transponder
Navworx 600-b ADS-b tranceiver
MH pulse O2 system
CO guardin panel mount detector
TCW Technologies stuff......everything we got [img][/img]
Paint: All body work and prep by me, Paint shot by Lancaster Aero Refinisher at S37
Azko Noble paint wet sanded and clear coated the whole plane.
Interior: Abbey at Flightline plus custom interior panels by Aerosport products plus some by me.
Thanks again to everyone that helped along the way!
Bob Newman
40176/N541RV now flying
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 8:55 am Post subject: N541RV first flight |
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I'm at 1714 without any of the stuff I normally carry.
Headsets, survival kit, maps, towbar, cover, oil, tiedowns, all that junk adds up to almost 50 lbs. ugh.
The planes I've seen that were closer to 1600 (like Van's) tend to do without full IFR and cushy interiors.
Climb is definitely better at lower weights, maybe 2000+ FPM vs. 1500 when heavier but I wouldn't say I've notice much difference in cruise speed.
I can only remember a couple times in five years when I've departed with less than full fuel in order to stay under gross. So I'd say the trade-off of the extra 100 lbs. has been worth it.
That doesn't mean that people should just keep piling stuff in. It adds up FAST and it's really easy to end up with a lot more weight than you expected. I almost always recommend to customers to pare it back a little, mostly because of weight and to keep the mindset that lighter is better.
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters
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Watsonville, CA 95076
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On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 7:24 AM, Kelly McMullen <apilot2(at)gmail.com (apilot2(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
[quote] Just curious if Van's claimed 1600 lb empty wt is all that realistic, or is just a plane with no primer, no insulation and few instruments? Are most folks closer to Bob's figure, above or below?
On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 6:33 AM, bob-tcw <rnewman(at)tcwtech.com (rnewman(at)tcwtech.com)> wrote:
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From: Chris (toaster73(at)embarqmail.com)
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:48 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: RE: re: N541RV first flight
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can I ask....empty weight?
-Chris
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From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of bob-tcw
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:25 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: re: N541RV first flight
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For those that inquired here’s some of the details on the plane:
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Stock Lycoming O-540-E4B5 converted to fuel injection with AFP system
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3 AFS screens in a symmetrical fiberglass panel (dual 4500’s with a 3400 as a mfd) and AFS pilot autopilot
dual Garmin 430W for radios/nav/gps
PS engineering audio panel
GTX327 transponder
Navworx 600-b ADS-b tranceiver
MH pulse O2 system
CO guardin panel mount detector
TCW Technologies stuff......everything we got [img][/img]
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Paint: All body work and prep by me, Paint shot by Lancaster Aero Refinisher at S37
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Azko Noble paint wet sanded and clear coated the whole plane.
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Interior: Abbey at Flightline plus custom interior panels by Aerosport products plus some by me.
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Thanks again to everyone that helped along the way!
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rene(at)felker.com
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My current weight is 1717……..I don’t see going on a diet any time soon…..but I don’t think I will add much more…
The only things I have left on my add list are…
APRS and Auto Trim
I think they will only be a pound or two each.
That is it for the airplane.
The pilot is on a diet, so let’s see if I can save some weight there…
Rene’
N423CF
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kelly McMullen
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 8:25 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: re: N541RV first flight
Just curious if Van's claimed 1600 lb empty wt is all that realistic, or is just a plane with no primer, no insulation and few instruments? Are most folks closer to Bob's figure, above or below?
On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 6:33 AM, bob-tcw <rnewman(at)tcwtech.com (rnewman(at)tcwtech.com)> wrote:
The 100% complete empty weight came in at 1755.
do not archive
From: Chris (toaster73(at)embarqmail.com)
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:48 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: RE: re: N541RV first flight
can I ask....empty weight?
-Chris
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of bob-tcw
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:25 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: re: N541RV first flight
Thanks to all for your compliments, congrats, and support, from both on-list and off-list email. I really do appreciate it.
For those that inquired here’s some of the details on the plane:
Stock Lycoming O-540-E4B5 converted to fuel injection with AFP system
3 AFS screens in a symmetrical fiberglass panel (dual 4500’s with a 3400 as a mfd) and AFS pilot autopilot
dual Garmin 430W for radios/nav/gps
PS engineering audio panel
GTX327 transponder
Navworx 600-b ADS-b tranceiver
MH pulse O2 system
CO guardin panel mount detector
TCW Technologies stuff......everything we got
Paint: All body work and prep by me, Paint shot by Lancaster Aero Refinisher at S37
Azko Noble paint wet sanded and clear coated the whole plane.
Interior: Abbey at Flightline plus custom interior panels by Aerosport products plus some by me.
Thanks again to everyone that helped along the way!
Bob Newman
40176/N541RV now flying
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Agreed, Dave. As Bill Stout (designer of the Ford Trimotor) used to say, “Simplicate and add Lightness”
Jack Phillips
#40610 Wings (finally finished the ailerons!)
Raleigh, NC
[quote]That doesn't mean that people should just keep piling stuff in. It adds up FAST and it's really easy to end up with a lot more weight than you expected. I almost always recommend to customers to pare it back a little, mostly because of weight and to keep the mindset that lighter is better.
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters
140 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
[url=tel:831-722-9141]831-722-9141[/url] Shop
[url=tel:831-750-0284]831-750-0284[/url] Cell
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1666; dual Cheltons, GRT Sport and EIS, SL30 and 327, TT Digiflite VSGV, O2, dual bus and 3-680s
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of David Maib
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 9:45 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: re: N541RV first flight
1769 with air-conditioning and tip tanks.
David Maib
40559
Flyng
On Jan 29, 2012, at 10:24 AM, Kelly McMullen wrote:
Just curious if Van's claimed 1600 lb empty wt is all that realistic, or is just a plane with no primer, no insulation and few instruments? Are most folks closer to Bob's figure, above or below?
On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 6:33 AM, bob-tcw <rnewman(at)tcwtech.com (rnewman(at)tcwtech.com)> wrote:
The 100% complete empty weight came in at 1755.
do not archive
From: Chris (toaster73(at)embarqmail.com)
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:48 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: RE: re: N541RV first flight
can I ask....empty weight?
-Chris
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of bob-tcw
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:25 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: re: N541RV first flight
Thanks to all for your compliments, congrats, and support, from both on-list and off-list email. I really do appreciate it.
For those that inquired here’s some of the details on the plane:
Stock Lycoming O-540-E4B5 converted to fuel injection with AFP system
3 AFS screens in a symmetrical fiberglass panel (dual 4500’s with a 3400 as a mfd) and AFS pilot autopilot
dual Garmin 430W for radios/nav/gps
PS engineering audio panel
GTX327 transponder
Navworx 600-b ADS-b tranceiver
MH pulse O2 system
CO guardin panel mount detector
TCW Technologies stuff......everything we got [img]%20[/img]
Paint: All body work and prep by me, Paint shot by Lancaster Aero Refinisher at S37
Azko Noble paint wet sanded and clear coated the whole plane.
Interior: Abbey at Flightline plus custom interior panels by Aerosport products plus some by me.
Thanks again to everyone that helped along the way!
Bob Newman
40176/N541RV now flying
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Albert Gardner
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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Location: Yuma, AZ
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:42 am Post subject: N541RV first flight |
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Somebody was creating a database of RV-10’s and their weight, etc. Anybody remember who?
Albert Gardner
N991RV
Yuma, AZ
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rene
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 9:58 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: re: N541RV first flight
My current weight is 1717……..I don’t see going on a diet any time soon…..but I don’t think I will add much more…
The only things I have left on my add list are…
APRS and Auto Trim
I think they will only be a pound or two each.
That is it for the airplane.
The pilot is on a diet, so let’s see if I can save some weight there…
Rene’
N423CF
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kelly McMullen
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 8:25 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: re: N541RV first flight
Just curious if Van's claimed 1600 lb empty wt is all that realistic, or is just a plane with no primer, no insulation and few instruments? Are most folks closer to Bob's figure, above or below?
On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 6:33 AM, bob-tcw <rnewman(at)tcwtech.com (rnewman(at)tcwtech.com)> wrote:
The 100% complete empty weight came in at 1755.
do not archive
From: Chris (toaster73(at)embarqmail.com)
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:48 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: RE: re: N541RV first flight
can I ask....empty weight?
-Chris
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of bob-tcw
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:25 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: re: N541RV first flight
Thanks to all for your compliments, congrats, and support, from both on-list and off-list email. I really do appreciate it.
For those that inquired here’s some of the details on the plane:
Stock Lycoming O-540-E4B5 converted to fuel injection with AFP system
3 AFS screens in a symmetrical fiberglass panel (dual 4500’s with a 3400 as a mfd) and AFS pilot autopilot
dual Garmin 430W for radios/nav/gps
PS engineering audio panel
GTX327 transponder
Navworx 600-b ADS-b tranceiver
MH pulse O2 system
CO guardin panel mount detector
TCW Technologies stuff......everything we got
Paint: All body work and prep by me, Paint shot by Lancaster Aero Refinisher at S37
Azko Noble paint wet sanded and clear coated the whole plane.
Interior: Abbey at Flightline plus custom interior panels by Aerosport products plus some by me.
Thanks again to everyone that helped along the way!
Bob Newman
40176/N541RV now flying
do not archive
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:55 am Post subject: N541RV first flight |
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1666 is awesome with a full panel like that. Good job.
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters
140 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
831-722-9141 Shop
831-750-0284 Cell
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On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 11:02 AM, DLM <dlm34077(at)q.com (dlm34077(at)q.com)> wrote:
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1666; dual Cheltons, GRT Sport and EIS, SL30 and 327, TT Digiflite VSGV, O2, dual bus and 3-680s
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From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of David Maib
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 9:45 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: Re: re: N541RV first flight
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1769 with air-conditioning and tip tanks.
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David Maib
40559
Flyng
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On Jan 29, 2012, at 10:24 AM, Kelly McMullen wrote:
Just curious if Van's claimed 1600 lb empty wt is all that realistic, or is just a plane with no primer, no insulation and few instruments? Are most folks closer to Bob's figure, above or below?
On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 6:33 AM, bob-tcw <rnewman(at)tcwtech.com (rnewman(at)tcwtech.com)> wrote:
The 100% complete empty weight came in at 1755.
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From: Chris (toaster73(at)embarqmail.com)
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:48 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: RE: re: N541RV first flight
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can I ask....empty weight?
-Chris
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From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of bob-tcw
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 8:25 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: re: N541RV first flight
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Thanks to all for your compliments, congrats, and support, from both on-list and off-list email.  I really do appreciate it. Â
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For those that inquired here’s some of the details on the plane:
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Stock Lycoming O-540-E4B5 converted to fuel injection with AFP system
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3 AFS screens in a symmetrical fiberglass panel (dual 4500’s with a 3400 as a mfd) and AFS pilot autopilot
dual Garmin 430W for radios/nav/gps
PS engineering audio panel
GTX327 transponder
Navworx 600-b ADS-b tranceiver
MH pulse O2 system
CO guardin panel mount detector
TCW Technologies stuff.....everything we got [img][/img]
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Paint: All body work and prep by me, Paint shot by Lancaster Aero Refinisher at S37
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Azko Noble paint wet sanded and clear coated the whole plane.
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Interior: Abbey at Flightline plus custom interior panels by Aerosport products plus some by me.
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Thanks again to everyone that helped along the way!
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40176/N541RVÂ now flying
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