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Speedy11(at)aol.com
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 Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 5:04 pm Post subject: Rainy Flying |
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Hey RV8ers,
Today I flew for the first time in rain. A number of issues arose.
I had some pitting of the fiberglass parts
I had some erosion of paint on the prop
I had water blowing in along the canopy skirt
After the flight I found water pooled in the bottom of the fuselage under the floor
Question: Has anyone had water accumulate inside the fuselage under the floors?
If so, what was the source of the water? Did it invade at the main gear upper leg fairings?
Thanks,
Stan Sutterfield
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rv8a2001(at)yahoo.com
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| Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 6:31 pm Post subject: Rainy Flying |
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Only problem I have had with rain is the pooling inside on the floor. I hear this is common just add a drain hole or two.
Scott
RV-8a
From: "Speedy11(at)aol.com" <Speedy11(at)aol.com>
To: rv8-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Sat, January 30, 2010 5:01:27 PM
Subject: Rainy Flying
Hey RV8ers,
Today I flew for the first time in rain. A number of issues arose.
I had some pitting of the fiberglass parts
I had some erosion of paint on the prop
I had water blowing in along the canopy skirt
After the flight I found water pooled in the bottom of the fuselage under the floor
Question: Has anyone had water accumulate inside the fuselage under the floors?
If so, what was the source of the water? Did it invade at the main gear upper leg fairings?
Thanks,
Stan Sutterfield
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Matt Dralle
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| Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 10:20 am Post subject: Rainy Flying |
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Where exactly under the floor?
Matt
RV-8
At 06:28 PM 1/30/2010 Saturday, you wrote:
| Quote: | Only problem I have had with rain is the pooling inside on the floor. I hear this is common just add a drain hole or two.
Scott
RV-8a
From: "Speedy11(at)aol.com" <Speedy11(at)aol.com>
To: rv8-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Sat, January 30, 2010 5:01:27 PM
Subject: Rainy Flying
Hey RV8ers,
Today I flew for the first time in rain. A number of issues arose.
I had some pitting of the fiberglass parts
I had some erosion of paint on the prop
I had water blowing in along the canopy skirt
After the flight I found water pooled in the bottom of the fuselage under the floor
Question: Has anyone had water accumulate inside the fuselage under the floors?
If so, what was the source of the water? Did it invade at the main gear upper leg fairings?
Thanks,
Stan Sutterfield
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rv8a2001(at)yahoo.com
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| Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 10:50 am Post subject: Rainy Flying |
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Not sure where it comes in, some say at the rear spar attach. I just put two 1/8 drain holes on the floor aft of the rear stick just in front of the bulk head there.
Scott
RV-8a
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
To: rv8-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Sun, January 31, 2010 10:19:43 AM
Subject: Re: Rainy Flying
--> RV8-List message posted by: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com (dralle(at)matronics.com)>
Where exactly under the floor?
Matt
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At 06:28 PM 1/30/2010 Saturday, you wrote:
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Speedy11(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 5:00 pm Post subject: Rainy Flying |
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Scott,
Do you know the source of the water? Where is it getting in?
Stan
| Quote: | Only problem I have had with rain is the pooling inside on the floor. I hear this
is common just add a drain hole or two. |
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rv8a2001(at)yahoo.com
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| Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 5:38 am Post subject: Rainy Flying |
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I dont know for sure but it has been mentioned here that its the rear spar attach area.
Scott
RV-8a
From: "Speedy11(at)aol.com" <Speedy11(at)aol.com>
To: rv8-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Mon, February 1, 2010 4:56:14 PM
Subject: Re: Rainy Flying
Scott,
Do you know the source of the water? Where is it getting in?
Stan
| Quote: | Only problem I have had with rain is the pooling inside on the floor. I hear this
is common just add a drain hole or two. |
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martin(at)gbonline.com
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| Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 6:55 am Post subject: Rainy Flying |
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Scott et al,
I live in the north in Wisconsin (temporarily in Florida at Spruce Creek Airpark near Daytona) . Nine years ago when I finished my RV8 I noticed that cold air and water entered at the rear of the canopy and moved forward. I also noticed that air exited on both sides of the canopy approximately at the point where the pilots shoulders is. I was able to fix this by installing a "bead type" weatherstrip (it looks like a 3/8" vinyl tube with a tab on it for attachment) Glue this on to the rear portion of the canopy from the pilot shoulder all of the way around the rear of the canopy. There are several types of this insulation aand you may have to go to several hardware stores to find the type that suits your reqquirement (don't waste your time at Home Depot etc). If you live in the south and can't find it, I own a hardware store in wisconsin and can supply it. If you want to discuss this, call me at 920 619 6968
in Florida for the winter EST.
Dick Martin
RV8 N233M
the fast one
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