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 Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 7:38 am Post subject: Lightning-List Digest: 6 Msgs - 01/29/14 |
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Is there video yet of the XS flight???
-Aaron
On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 2:00 AM, Lightning-List Digest Server <lightning-list(at)matronics.com (lightning-list(at)matronics.com)> wrote:
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1. 11:59 AM - Re: Enjoy the little things, like adding air to the tires (N1BZRich(at)AOL.COM (N1BZRich(at)AOL.COM))
2. 04:04 PM - Lightning XS nears first flight (Nick Otterback)
3. 04:31 PM - Re: Lightning XS nears first flight (Jack Gonzenbach)
4. 04:31 PM - Re: Lightning XS nears first flight (Philip Abernathy)
5. 04:38 PM - Re: Lightning XS nears first flight (N1BZRich(at)AOL.COM (N1BZRich(at)AOL.COM))
6. 05:45 PM - Re: Lightning XS nears first flight (Egose45)
________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________
Time: 11:59:09 AM PST US
From: N1BZRich(at)AOL.COM (N1BZRich(at)AOL.COM)
Subject: Re: Enjoy the little things, like adding air to the tires
Hi Bill,
Thanks for the input. Looks like a good "tech tips" item for the next
(and last) newsletter that I will write. Dennis Wilt will take over then
- probably just after Sun N Fun.
Blue Skies,
Buz
In a message dated 1/29/2014 12:32:11 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
bill(at)gdsx.com (bill(at)gdsx.com) writes:
--> Lightning-List message posted by: "Bill Strahan" <bill(at)gdsx.com (bill(at)gdsx.com)>
Yep, sometimes the little things make a difference. First, let me show a
picture of my "minimum travel kit"
The ratcheting screwdriver on top has a screw off cap and holds several
bits in the handle. Flat head, small phillips, 1/4" drive for the sockets.
It also has a set of screws and washers for the matco brakes in there as
well as the star drive for the screws in case I have to remove a wheel while
on a trip and I break one of the little screws.
Below that is my set of sockets, and the 3/8" socket is removed because it
relates to the subject of adding air to the tires. More on that later.
Next is my valve stem extension. Originally the end that screws onto the
stem was free to turn. Epoxy and flox took care of that, as you can see.
The extension normally has a valve stemp cap on it, but it's removed and
separate in this photo.
Next is my socket extension, and finally in the bottom left corner is a
handy 1/4" socket drive that is meant to be used with thumb and fingers.
It's tiny, and super useful. My wheelpants sit low and are a tight fit. For
the bottom screws I can put a 5/16" socket on that thumb drive, put a
phillips bit in the socket, and I have a very short ratcheting screwdrive for
that purpose.
Now, back to the tires. There is a lot written about determining where to
put the hole in the wheelpants, so I won't reiterate that here. I'll just
add that it is well worth the time to find a way to mark the tire sidewall
with a bit of paint so you can tell when the valve stem is lined up with
that hole without having to peer into it while moving the plane.
So, get the valve stem lined up with the hole in the wheelpants. Put the
3/8" socket on the socket extension, slide it through the hole and onto the
valve stem cap. Unscrew the cap (It should have just been finger tight)
and pull it back while trying to keep it in the socket. Set that aside.
Take the valve stem extension and slide it through the hole in the
wheelpants and thread it onto the valve stem. You'll have an easy time of it
if
you try to duplicate the angle at which you were holding the 1/4" drive
extension. Once it's finger tight you can check tire pressure and add or
remove air. When done, reverse the process.
I keep the valve stem cap on the extension in case I ever lose a cap while
doing this away from home.
So, nothing earth shattering here, but having a defined process and plan
for the little things makes them go quick and easy.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=417807#417807
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________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________
Time: 04:04:49 PM PST US
Subject: Lightning XS nears first flight
From: Nick Otterback <vettin74(at)yahoo.com (vettin74(at)yahoo.com)>
We are awaiting our inspection for N320XS the first Lightning XS to be built. All
systems are working properly and we have about an hour of taxing around.
Made our first full power run today on the runway and i am very happy to report
that directional control if very easy and little rudder input is required to
track straight. The prop is bigger yes but the prop disc is 7" closer to the cg,
this coupled with the correct offset make for good takeoff tracking.
I can tell you that bringing up 160hp on a 1,000lb airframe is a kick in the pants
for sure.
Nick
Sent from my pocket
________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________
Time: 04:31:12 PM PST US
From: "Jack Gonzenbach" <jgonzenbach(at)jegcons.com (jgonzenbach(at)jegcons.com)>
Subject: RE: Lightning XS nears first flight
Get some video of the first flight and post it on UTube! Can't wait to see
it.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 8:23 am Post subject: Lightning-List Digest: 6 Msgs - 01/29/14 |
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The XS is being inspected today and we will fly the next reasonable weather day we get. When we fly there will be some vids.
Thanks
Nick
Sent from my pocket
On Feb 3, 2014, at 9:37 AM, "135Sumner ." <sumner135(at)gmail.com> wrote:
[quote] Is there video yet of the XS flight???
-Aaron
On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 2:00 AM, Lightning-List Digest Server <lightning-list(at)matronics.com> wrote:
> *
>
> =========================
> Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive
> =========================
>
> Today's complete Lightning-List Digest can also be found in either of the
> two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted
> in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes
> and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version
> of the Lightning-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor
> such as Notepad or with a web browser.
>
> HTML Version:
>
> http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=html&Chapter=2014-01-29&Archive=Lightning
>
> Text Version:
>
> http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt&Chapter=2014-01-29&Archive=Lightning
>
>
> ================================================
> EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive
> ================================================
>
>
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> Lightning-List Digest Archive
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> Total Messages Posted Wed 01/29/14: 6
> ----------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> Today's Message Index:
> ----------------------
>
> 1. 11:59 AM - Re: Enjoy the little things, like adding air to the tires (N1BZRich(at)AOL.COM)
> 2. 04:04 PM - Lightning XS nears first flight (Nick Otterback)
> 3. 04:31 PM - Re: Lightning XS nears first flight (Jack Gonzenbach)
> 4. 04:31 PM - Re: Lightning XS nears first flight (Philip Abernathy)
> 5. 04:38 PM - Re: Lightning XS nears first flight (N1BZRich(at)AOL.COM)
> 6. 05:45 PM - Re: Lightning XS nears first flight (Egose45)
>
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> ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________
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> Time: 11:59:09 AM PST US
> From: N1BZRich(at)AOL.COM
> Subject: Re: Enjoy the little things, like adding air to the tires
>
> Hi Bill,
> Thanks for the input. Looks like a good "tech tips" item for the next
> (and last) newsletter that I will write. Dennis Wilt will take over then
> - probably just after Sun N Fun.
> Blue Skies,
> Buz
>
>
> In a message dated 1/29/2014 12:32:11 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> bill(at)gdsx.com writes:
>
>
>
> Yep, sometimes the little things make a difference. First, let me show a
> picture of my "minimum travel kit"
>
> The ratcheting screwdriver on top has a screw off cap and holds several
> bits in the handle. Flat head, small phillips, 1/4" drive for the sockets.
> It also has a set of screws and washers for the matco brakes in there as
> well as the star drive for the screws in case I have to remove a wheel while
> on a trip and I break one of the little screws.
>
> Below that is my set of sockets, and the 3/8" socket is removed because it
> relates to the subject of adding air to the tires. More on that later.
>
> Next is my valve stem extension. Originally the end that screws onto the
> stem was free to turn. Epoxy and flox took care of that, as you can see
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