Last Rebel Builders meeting
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Thought I'd pass this along - hope it's not too boring .....
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From: Bob Patterson <bob.patterson@canrem.com>
Subject: Today's Rebel Builders Meeting
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 1999 23:28:32 -0500
Sunday, March 14, 1999
This is just a quick summary, for those of you who missed today's
meeting. :-( ( We missed YOU !! )
Curt Martin and Dave Fife flew in from Michigan on Saturday, so
they wouldn't miss this meeting !! They brought N97M - the 'Builders
Choice Award' winning Rebel from Oshkosh - sporting Dave's new Hoerner
style wing tips.
The new tips look GREAT, and had the 3 way Whelen nav, strobe,
and tail lights mounted on them, on the built-in platform !!
They gave us an update on their VERY detailed & methodical flight
testing of the new (as yet unpainted) tips - good work, fellows !!
They flew about 1 1/2 hours with the old tips, doing take-off, climb,
cruise, stall, and landing tests, with a GPS, then re-fuelled to the
identical level, changed to the new tips, and did the same tests, in
the same order !
The bottom line is: improved performance at both ends of the speed
range (not a lot - about 2 % or so), and a VERY significant reduction
in take-off distance (over 20 % !!) (important for floats !), and improved
feeling of stability at low speeds, appearance & strength, at a very small
increase in weight (about ten thou thicker, but much stronger ...)
The first ten pairs will go for $460US, then the price rises to
$540 - still not too bad. Dave already has orders for EIGHT sets !!!
(Aircrafttips@yahoo.com)
They will be flying N96MR down to Sun 'n Fun, so you can see them
there - and maybe even get a demo ....
Thanks very much for flying up & showing them to us !!
----------------------
Brent Anderson showed us 2 lb. HALON fire extinguishers, with
mounting brackets, that he will sell for $55 each to Rebel Builders.
Halon extinguishers are getting VERY hard to get, and the price is
right !! Brent has about 12 left ....
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Good new from Rhodes & Williams - Bill Cameron now has obtained
even LOWER insurance rates for us Rebel drivers !!
Like 3% (or LESS) for FULL hull coverage, and $200 - $400 for
$1 Million liability (depending on passenger coverage) !!! Even on
amphibs ! This is a much-simplified policy, making it easier for all.
You can reach Bill at (905) 513-7600 if you are due for insurance
now (or just for an exact quote).
------------------------
Doug Holmes has prepared a detailed index to all of Tony Bengelis'
articles in Sport Aviation, so you can easily find the topics you need. He
has copies available for anyone who needs one.
------------------------
Ron Barber is well along with upgrading his Rebel to an O-320.
He has the O-235-C1 for sale for $6,500 or offer .....
Les McInnis also has an O-235-L2C, with about 55 Hr. SMOH, for
sale for about $14,000. (it's a goodie - Leavens overhaul !)
-----------------------
Bill Tee, one of our resident AIR-ABA Inspectors, was again present
to help out with questions. One involved the fittings for a fuel tank
vent valve, as used on the Cessna Cardinal, being adapted to the Rebel,
and others concerning various fittings & fasteners. Great Help, as usual !
Thanks, Bill !
-----------------------
There were many helpful & useful discussions about Super Rebels,
flight testing, and construction - you just have to be here !
And we DID go for pizza & beer afterwards :-) :-)
----------------------
Thanks to all who attended & contributed !
The NEXT meeting is Sunday, May 16th ** MOVED - to avoid Mother's Day
!!
====================================
================================
The Rebel Ramble to Winnipeg is June 26 - July 4th !! This is the
warm-up for next year, when we go back to BC !! Please register NOW,
if you are coming on this Ramble !! Everyone welcome - even if you
don't have a Rebel - we've had everything, from 65 hp. Champs & Taylorcraft,
to Bonanzas & RV-4's !! Invite your friends ....
(Call me at (905) 457-5238 for more info)
Thanks !!
.....bobp
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Subject: Last Rebel Builders meeting
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Date: Mon, 15 Mar 1999 22:04:06 -0500
Thought I'd pass this along - hope it's not too boring .....
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: Bob Patterson <bob.patterson@canrem.com>
Subject: Today's Rebel Builders Meeting
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 1999 23:28:32 -0500
Sunday, March 14, 1999
This is just a quick summary, for those of you who missed today's
meeting. :-( ( We missed YOU !! )
Curt Martin and Dave Fife flew in from Michigan on Saturday, so
they wouldn't miss this meeting !! They brought N97M - the 'Builders
Choice Award' winning Rebel from Oshkosh - sporting Dave's new Hoerner
style wing tips.
The new tips look GREAT, and had the 3 way Whelen nav, strobe,
and tail lights mounted on them, on the built-in platform !!
They gave us an update on their VERY detailed & methodical flight
testing of the new (as yet unpainted) tips - good work, fellows !!
They flew about 1 1/2 hours with the old tips, doing take-off, climb,
cruise, stall, and landing tests, with a GPS, then re-fuelled to the
identical level, changed to the new tips, and did the same tests, in
the same order !
The bottom line is: improved performance at both ends of the speed
range (not a lot - about 2 % or so), and a VERY significant reduction
in take-off distance (over 20 % !!) (important for floats !), and improved
feeling of stability at low speeds, appearance & strength, at a very small
increase in weight (about ten thou thicker, but much stronger ...)
The first ten pairs will go for $460US, then the price rises to
$540 - still not too bad. Dave already has orders for EIGHT sets !!!
(Aircrafttips@yahoo.com)
They will be flying N96MR down to Sun 'n Fun, so you can see them
there - and maybe even get a demo ....
Thanks very much for flying up & showing them to us !!
----------------------
Brent Anderson showed us 2 lb. HALON fire extinguishers, with
mounting brackets, that he will sell for $55 each to Rebel Builders.
Halon extinguishers are getting VERY hard to get, and the price is
right !! Brent has about 12 left ....
------------------------
Good new from Rhodes & Williams - Bill Cameron now has obtained
even LOWER insurance rates for us Rebel drivers !!
Like 3% (or LESS) for FULL hull coverage, and $200 - $400 for
$1 Million liability (depending on passenger coverage) !!! Even on
amphibs ! This is a much-simplified policy, making it easier for all.
You can reach Bill at (905) 513-7600 if you are due for insurance
now (or just for an exact quote).
------------------------
Doug Holmes has prepared a detailed index to all of Tony Bengelis'
articles in Sport Aviation, so you can easily find the topics you need. He
has copies available for anyone who needs one.
------------------------
Ron Barber is well along with upgrading his Rebel to an O-320.
He has the O-235-C1 for sale for $6,500 or offer .....
Les McInnis also has an O-235-L2C, with about 55 Hr. SMOH, for
sale for about $14,000. (it's a goodie - Leavens overhaul !)
-----------------------
Bill Tee, one of our resident AIR-ABA Inspectors, was again present
to help out with questions. One involved the fittings for a fuel tank
vent valve, as used on the Cessna Cardinal, being adapted to the Rebel,
and others concerning various fittings & fasteners. Great Help, as usual !
Thanks, Bill !
-----------------------
There were many helpful & useful discussions about Super Rebels,
flight testing, and construction - you just have to be here !
And we DID go for pizza & beer afterwards :-) :-)
----------------------
Thanks to all who attended & contributed !
The NEXT meeting is Sunday, May 16th ** MOVED - to avoid Mother's Day
!!
====================================
================================
The Rebel Ramble to Winnipeg is June 26 - July 4th !! This is the
warm-up for next year, when we go back to BC !! Please register NOW,
if you are coming on this Ramble !! Everyone welcome - even if you
don't have a Rebel - we've had everything, from 65 hp. Champs & Taylorcraft,
to Bonanzas & RV-4's !! Invite your friends ....
(Call me at (905) 457-5238 for more info)
Thanks !!
.....bobp