EDMO
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EDMO added a post in a topic GOOD SETUP FOR MC-4 TABS?
Thanks Leni,
But hard stuff for an old mule-driver to digest with all the puter stuff. I couldnt even get "Bold print" to work after clicking it. Just thankful to be able to write with my bum shoulder keeping me from doing much building - Noticed that I must be the most prolific (probably means too dang much!) writer on this site.
Hopefully, soon, I will get back to building and shut up and make everyone a lot happier.
ED in MO
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EDMO added a post in a topic radiator
RFI was using Chevrolet AC (evaporator/condenser???) (not the big thing that is up front) with water fittings welded on - Ford not as good - junkyard or radiator shop used item cheap - Would have to check my books - some were better than others. Believe Stratus may have used these too? Did you check on cost to re-core yours? Didnt see photo to see what was needing repaired on yours.
I wonder if anyone has ever tried using auto heater-cores?
ED in MO
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EDMO added a post in a topic fuel shutoffs
Maybe a better idea is to use UNVENTED CAPS to add your ram tubes to - that should stop your folded wing fuel leakage, or in-flight leakage.
ED in MO
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EDMO added a post in a topic GOOD SETUP FOR MC-4 TABS?
I thought there might be a problem with this even when pushing on either pedal - since bottom pivot dont stay in the same position in regard to pedal supports, any pedal movement should change the MC/pedal angle/relationship -
not being that knowledgeable, I didnt say anything. Glad you added that.
P.S. LOVE your beer-drinking funny faces and other cuties - Heck, I do good just to find the abc keys..........
ED in MO
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EDMO added a post in a topic Hysol 9460 source
Only place I have bought it is Kitfox at about $100 a pop. Contact Loctite and if there is a dealer in your area that can order it, you might get it cheaper with no shipping. I would have gone that way, but needed it asap. Careful tho, there are other 94 products like 9430 that are not the same. I have the Loctite catalog, but you still have to go thru a dealer.
Dont buy your flox or microballoons from Kitfox - You only get a tiny bag - cheaper from Spruce or others.
ED in MO
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EDMO added a post in a topic fuel shutoffs
I would sure like to know the make and model of your pumps, and if there is any problem with them. That one-way check valve should work great. My auto parts store has a small square pump for about $45 each, but havent done research on it yet.
My Holly carb requires 2 - 6 lbs of pressure.
Believe Dave Goode's Airdale with the Stratus had Ford 6 cyl pickup dual pumps on it from the 70s or 80s. I have heard that the one Facet pump has to be rebuilt if it sets too long. Dave Johnson stated that his would not work after setting idle all winter. Of course, winter is my best flying down here.
I have seen that teeny-tiny hole in the back of Piper cap tubes - Now, really, is a drop of rain going to pass out of that instead of into the tank? I doubt it - but better safe than sorry, IMO.
Thanks,
ED in MO
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EDMO added a post in a topic GOOD SETUP FOR MC-4 TABS?
I believe I read the part about the leverage ratios for the different master cylinders on the MATCO website. Check it out.
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EDMO added a post in a topic fuel shutoffs
I think on some caps that have the vent tube, you are supposed to seal the internal vent with epoxy to prevent leaks and build more ram pressure.
The reason I was asking was because I need a fuel pump to give me 2 to 5 lbs of pressure - and must have another auxilliary pump too - some pumps will let fuel flow if they are not on, and others wont - the plumbing and check valves required to insure gravity flow from each type is a lot different. And, wanted to know if gravity flow would be enough to keep fan turning. Will install a pressure guage in mine, so I should know when the time comes. FAA says gravity flow = 150% of fuel consumption at full power, and fuel pumps = 125%.
I know that KF says not to fold the wings with more 1/2 full. Looks like the weight of folding with full tanks might be a problem too. Probably cant afford that much gas anyway!
Thanks,
ED in MO
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EDMO added a post in a topic GOOD SETUP FOR MC-4 TABS?
Arent you using the MC-4 cylinders like Joey? If his setup works good with those huge tires, then I will copy it.
ED in MO
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EDMO added a post in a topic fuel shutoffs
Randy, or anyone,
Do you think the vent tubes are really necessary when you are using a fuel pump. I thought vent tubes were only for using ram air to help pressurize a gravity system. Of course, the caps would still need to be vented. Will your Soob still turn the fan if the fuel pump fails and you only have a gravity system? Or, have you tried that?
ED in MO
P.S. I noticed that Joey's photo shows some real tall vent tubes. How tall do they need to be?
A check valve on each tank line would prevent transfer - but also one more spot for fuel stoppage?
I will have a check valve on each vent line between my main wing tanks and the outer wing tanks, to prevent fuel transfer thru the vent tube, and also a shut-off valve on the outlet line between the tanks.
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EDMO added a post in a topic GOOD SETUP FOR MC-4 TABS?
Doug, your photo shows what I was talking about with the kitfox dual tubes - If you moved to the middle right side, there would not be room to put that lower tab forward - it would hit the other tube. Looks like also, the tubes would need to be raised up to keep that forward tab from hitting the floorboards. Think my KF2 had a hole in the floorboard there which I didnt like.
Your KF3, like my KF2, probably had the MC-1 cylinders with the smaller bore, which cant be used with dual brakes.
ED in MO
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EDMO added a post in a topic GOOD SETUP FOR MC-4 TABS?
Another technical consideration is the amount of leverage: Matco says that the ratio of leverage needed is different on the 1/2 inch bore MC-1, cylinders compared to the 5/8 bore of the MC-4 & 5 cylinders. I have read this difference, but cant quote it.
But, all else failing, you can buy the sleeve kit for the later ones to go to 1/2 inch bore and increase braking.
ED in MO
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EDMO added a post in a topic GOOD SETUP FOR MC-4 TABS?
I hope so Joey - all I can do is copy what works - and give a "guesstimate" on what might not work as well. Not really worried about the pedals, as the tabs can be put where they need to be on any pedal.
ED in MO
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EDMO added a post in a topic GOOD SETUP FOR MC-4 TABS?
Someone more familiar with Avid pedal tubes will have to answer this one.
My Kitfox has 2 tubes mounted real close to each other, so I have to be very careful to weld the lower tabs so they dont hit the forward tube when applying rudder. I could put a vertical inverted L-tab if needed to move pivot point forward and clear other tube.
But considering that - if you move the pivot forward, and apply rudder, it moves the pivot forward and down - wouldnt you have to pivot the pedal more to get the same braking?.......think about that.
ED in MO
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EDMO added a post in a topic overheating... again
To me, the most terrifying part of this saga is the helicopter flight!!!
Helicopters cant fly - They are just so dang ugly and noisy and vibrate so much the earth repels them!
Hope I never have to get into another one.......
ED in MO
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EDMO added a post in a topic ? for Dholly
Seems to me that all of this is sort-of "unknown territory" until someone breaks a wing in flight. HOPE THAT NEVER HAPPENS!
When I was a young pilot, a friend was flying a home-built (no kits back then) and a weld broke and wing folded and it killed him.
This made me afraid of homebuilts and I would not even consider flying one until 30 years later when the aluminum tube wing spars and apparently safer crossover tube construction and wing attach fittings were made available by Dean Wilson on the Avid.
Yes, I know that others had tube wing spars, but I didnt see any published reports or tests on them until the Avid.
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EDMO added a post in a topic SEARCH STILL ON FOR LED WING POSITION LITE BULBS
Thanks. Believe I have seen similiar bulbs on ebay for lots less money - but probably not strobes too -
NOW WHY would you want a strobe inside your red/green position lights - strobes are supposed to be seperate, I think? And probably not approved that way by the Feurer of American Aviation.....
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EDMO added a post in a topic SEARCH STILL ON FOR LED WING POSITION LITE BULBS
Guess I will leave that for somebody else, or the Chinese. My Soob is not electricly-challenged.
For the Rotax Drivers, there is a set of ultralight LED wingtip lights on Ebay for $99, but not legal for night flight. But good for Twilight or early Dawn flights.
FLASH OF CHEAP LIGHTNING JUST HIT MY OLD BRAIN: There are lots of 1157 LED taillight and turnsignal combo bulbs being sold on Ebay - So simple to solder the two contact points on the base together and there you have your LED GRIMES WINGTIP POSITION LIGHT....OR, Just solder a small metal disk onto the wire contact so the wire connects with both contacts......BUT, make sure this disk is not large enough to ground out on the socket.
"Old brains work slowly - but they keep working!" GUESS THAT ENDS MY SEARCH FOR CHEAP LIGHTS........
ED in MO
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EDMO added a post in a topic Sky Raider 1
Thanks for the rotax education - bet the 503 is also lighter than the 582/532? What are the weights of each?
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EDMO added a post in a topic Sky Raider 1
Sooo- 503 is air-cooled. How is that done? Fins? What is horsepower difference? Got photo?
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EDMO added a post in a topic Need something edited? Have an idea for the forum?
Joey,
If you could move the "sign in" bar up closer to the "Log in" spot, then I wouldnt have to page-up between these two actions to get into site. Just a little nit-pick that happens now, and wasnt that way when I started.
Thanks,
ED in MO
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EDMO added a post in a topic overheating... again
Arent you now glad you dont have to tote a 200 pound Sooby on skis and change it? Think that would be another chopper call.
But then again, with a Soob, you might not have that problem??
Wishing you calm winds and early winter and lots of luck.
ED in MO
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EDMO added a topic in Technical tasks
SEARCH STILL ON FOR LED WING POSITION LITE BULBSI felt like I had hit a home run when I got the LED bulb to fit into the Grimes taillight socket - But sure struck out on wing position lights - Seems like Grimes, in its wisdom, to prevent some dummy from putting the mirror side forward instead of behind, made the bayonet pins at different heights, so the 1156 bulbs will not lock in. There were some old auto bulbs made this way, but not LED, as far as I know.
We can keep looking, but it may be a lost cause - to find a single-contact LED bulb with staggered pins, unless someone wants to order a trainload from the Chinese cheap and sell them here for a lot less than Grimes bulbs cost.
Now, if someone who is very good with a Dremel grinder and a small cutter could go into the socket and cut a new slot - well -
Sorry, electricly-challenged 2-cycle flyers.........
ED in MO
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EDMO added a post in a topic overheating... again
Down here in the flatlands (NOT in Kansas) a 30 mph wind keeps planes in hanger - When I was doing Commercial rating, airport rented a 150 to me in 45 KNOT winds to go look for some horses loose in a forest fire - manager said I was one of very few he would do that for. Maybe he had flown in Alaska winds? Now, we are getting off of the subject of your overheating - a mystery that has to be solved - as soon as you can get your bird back.
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EDMO added a post in a topic Sky Raider 1
Somebody tell a nosey Soob-driver why you would want a 503 more than a 582, and whats the difference in the two. I might fall into the Rotax circle someday
ED in MO
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