Hi guys:
Just looking for some ideas about ski flying on a Rebel (0-320).
I have my Rebel on penetration skis. I was out yesterday doing some
touch and goes on a lake just out side of Yellowknife, temp -8
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Skis on a Rebel
-
Wayne G. O'Shea
Skis on a Rebel
I have a solution Peter...but the best I can do is about $10,665cdn and
you'll have to make you own attach fittings, rigging and install your own
hydraulic system and hoses to the skis. Cylinders included in price!
Don't know why you're having such problems though. I flew mine on my fix pen
skis for 7 years. First 4 of them with only a 100HP O-235 and the only place
I ever got stuck was in front of my own fuel tank. Sure when the snow is
really wet it can seem like forever getting off the ground (worst I ever did
with the 100HP was 1200 feet though!) but in powder snow I actually get off
the ground quicker on the skis than I do on wheels in the summer now that I
have 150 HP in it (and have that extra 18 sq ft of "wing" strapped on the
tires).
How far are your tires sticking out of those skis?? If more than about an
inch to an inch and a half Yes they're going to be a pain...and even that
little bit would really make your first few summer wheel landings
interesting if you squeeze them up against a plate and reinflate the tire.
Going to make one big flat spot!....but is the thing to do if you really
have to. I know guys that carry a plate and a hand air pump. Deflate, hammer
the plate in and reinflate when you're stuck on a wet lake and want to get
all you ice fishing gear home in one trip.
Cheers,
Wayne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter, Juliet, & Wanaao Piascik" <northofsixty@mac.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 12:07 PM
Subject: Skis on a Rebel
[quote]Hi guys:
Just looking for some ideas about ski flying on a Rebel (0-320).
I have my Rebel on penetration skis. I was out yesterday doing some
touch and goes on a lake just out side of Yellowknife, temp -8
you'll have to make you own attach fittings, rigging and install your own
hydraulic system and hoses to the skis. Cylinders included in price!
Don't know why you're having such problems though. I flew mine on my fix pen
skis for 7 years. First 4 of them with only a 100HP O-235 and the only place
I ever got stuck was in front of my own fuel tank. Sure when the snow is
really wet it can seem like forever getting off the ground (worst I ever did
with the 100HP was 1200 feet though!) but in powder snow I actually get off
the ground quicker on the skis than I do on wheels in the summer now that I
have 150 HP in it (and have that extra 18 sq ft of "wing" strapped on the
tires).
How far are your tires sticking out of those skis?? If more than about an
inch to an inch and a half Yes they're going to be a pain...and even that
little bit would really make your first few summer wheel landings
interesting if you squeeze them up against a plate and reinflate the tire.
Going to make one big flat spot!....but is the thing to do if you really
have to. I know guys that carry a plate and a hand air pump. Deflate, hammer
the plate in and reinflate when you're stuck on a wet lake and want to get
all you ice fishing gear home in one trip.
Cheers,
Wayne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter, Juliet, & Wanaao Piascik" <northofsixty@mac.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 12:07 PM
Subject: Skis on a Rebel
[quote]Hi guys:
Just looking for some ideas about ski flying on a Rebel (0-320).
I have my Rebel on penetration skis. I was out yesterday doing some
touch and goes on a lake just out side of Yellowknife, temp -8
-
Drew Dalgleish
Skis on a Rebel
At 10:07 AM 11/17/2004 -0700, you wrote:
[quote]Hi guys:
Just looking for some ideas about ski flying on a Rebel (0-320).
I have my Rebel on penetration skis. I was out yesterday doing some
touch and goes on a lake just out side of Yellowknife, temp -8
[quote]Hi guys:
Just looking for some ideas about ski flying on a Rebel (0-320).
I have my Rebel on penetration skis. I was out yesterday doing some
touch and goes on a lake just out side of Yellowknife, temp -8
-
Wayne G. O'Shea
Skis on a Rebel
Drew brings up a good point..BOTTOMS. The one time I got stuck (in front of
my fuel pump) with my 100HP I got so pissed off I ordered a fresh O-320 x
150HP....as that would be the cure to stuck frosty bottom alum!
$100 worth of UHMW polyethylene was a much cheaper fix...but needing more
power was a great excuse for the wife!!
Wayne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Drew Dalgleish" <drewjan@cabletv.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
[quote]At 10:07 AM 11/17/2004 -0700, you wrote:
[quote]Hi guys:
Just looking for some ideas about ski flying on a Rebel (0-320).
I have my Rebel on penetration skis. I was out yesterday doing some
touch and goes on a lake just out side of Yellowknife, temp -8
my fuel pump) with my 100HP I got so pissed off I ordered a fresh O-320 x
150HP....as that would be the cure to stuck frosty bottom alum!
$100 worth of UHMW polyethylene was a much cheaper fix...but needing more
power was a great excuse for the wife!!
Wayne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Drew Dalgleish" <drewjan@cabletv.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
[quote]At 10:07 AM 11/17/2004 -0700, you wrote:
[quote]Hi guys:
Just looking for some ideas about ski flying on a Rebel (0-320).
I have my Rebel on penetration skis. I was out yesterday doing some
touch and goes on a lake just out side of Yellowknife, temp -8
-
George Coy
Skis on a Rebel
Hey Guys, I just saw my first set of lightweight fiberglass skis. They even
feature a set of steel fingers that deploy from the bottom of th ski when
you step on the brakes. This allows some breaking and more importantly slow
speed steering. Maybe it even allows a 180 deg turn in less than a 100 foot
radius! They came with a Scottish Bulldog from the Swedish air force. If
anyone is interested I will take photos. It is sure strange to imagine a
tricycle gear airplane on skis.
George Coy
President
Gesoco Industries Inc.
629 Airport Rd.
Swanton, VT 05488
TEL 802-868-5633
FAX 802-868-4465
Web Site www.gesoco.com
e-mail George@gesoco.com
Franklin County Airport (KFSO)
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com]On Behalf Of
Wayne G. O'Shea
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 3:32 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
Drew brings up a good point..BOTTOMS. The one time I got stuck (in front of
my fuel pump) with my 100HP I got so pissed off I ordered a fresh O-320 x
150HP....as that would be the cure to stuck frosty bottom alum!
$100 worth of UHMW polyethylene was a much cheaper fix...but needing more
power was a great excuse for the wife!!
Wayne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Drew Dalgleish" <drewjan@cabletv.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
[quote]At 10:07 AM 11/17/2004 -0700, you wrote:
[quote]Hi guys:
Just looking for some ideas about ski flying on a Rebel (0-320).
I have my Rebel on penetration skis. I was out yesterday doing some
touch and goes on a lake just out side of Yellowknife, temp -8
feature a set of steel fingers that deploy from the bottom of th ski when
you step on the brakes. This allows some breaking and more importantly slow
speed steering. Maybe it even allows a 180 deg turn in less than a 100 foot
radius! They came with a Scottish Bulldog from the Swedish air force. If
anyone is interested I will take photos. It is sure strange to imagine a
tricycle gear airplane on skis.
George Coy
President
Gesoco Industries Inc.
629 Airport Rd.
Swanton, VT 05488
TEL 802-868-5633
FAX 802-868-4465
Web Site www.gesoco.com
e-mail George@gesoco.com
Franklin County Airport (KFSO)
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com]On Behalf Of
Wayne G. O'Shea
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 3:32 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
Drew brings up a good point..BOTTOMS. The one time I got stuck (in front of
my fuel pump) with my 100HP I got so pissed off I ordered a fresh O-320 x
150HP....as that would be the cure to stuck frosty bottom alum!
$100 worth of UHMW polyethylene was a much cheaper fix...but needing more
power was a great excuse for the wife!!
Wayne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Drew Dalgleish" <drewjan@cabletv.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
[quote]At 10:07 AM 11/17/2004 -0700, you wrote:
[quote]Hi guys:
Just looking for some ideas about ski flying on a Rebel (0-320).
I have my Rebel on penetration skis. I was out yesterday doing some
touch and goes on a lake just out side of Yellowknife, temp -8
-
Jean Poirier
Skis on a Rebel
Hello George
sure I want picture!
Jean
Rebel 747R
----- Original Message -----
From: "George Coy" <george@gesoco.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 4:16 PM
Subject: RE: Skis on a Rebel
even
slow
foot
of
sure I want picture!
Jean
Rebel 747R
----- Original Message -----
From: "George Coy" <george@gesoco.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 4:16 PM
Subject: RE: Skis on a Rebel
heyHey Guys, I just saw my first set of lightweight fiberglass skis. T
even
i whenfeature a set of steel fingers that deploy from the bottom of th sk
tlyyou step on the brakes. This allows some breaking and more importan
slow
100speed steering. Maybe it even allows a 180 deg turn in less than a
foot
e. Ifradius! They came with a Scottish Bulldog from the Swedish air forc
ine aanyone is interested I will take photos. It is sure strange to imag
ftricycle gear airplane on skis.
George Coy
President
Gesoco Industries Inc.
629 Airport Rd.
Swanton, VT 05488
TEL 802-868-5633
FAX 802-868-4465
Web Site www.gesoco.com
e-mail George@gesoco.com
Franklin County Airport (KFSO)
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com]On Behalf O
frontWayne G. O'Shea
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 3:32 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
Drew brings up a good point..BOTTOMS. The one time I got stuck (in
of
-320 xmy fuel pump) with my 100HP I got so pissed off I ordered a fresh O
g more150HP....as that would be the cure to stuck frosty bottom alum!
$100 worth of UHMW polyethylene was a much cheaper fix...but needin
omepower was a great excuse for the wife!!
Wayne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Drew Dalgleish" <drewjan@cabletv.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
At 10:07 AM 11/17/2004 -0700, you wrote:Hi guys:
Just looking for some ideas about ski flying on a Rebel (0-320).
I have my Rebel on penetration skis. I was out yesterday doing s
touch and goes on a lake just out side of Yellowknife, temp -8
-
Aurele Lavigne
Skis on a Rebel
Geez Wayne, Leah is a great catch, if I told my wife I needed extra H.P.
in
Rebel to get off the ground, she'd have me permantly grounded, lol.
Aurele
P.S. Couldn't resist sticking my 2 cents in, don't get a chance to
participate on the list much.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne G. O'Shea" <oifa@irishfield.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 3:31 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
of
in
Rebel to get off the ground, she'd have me permantly grounded, lol.
Aurele
P.S. Couldn't resist sticking my 2 cents in, don't get a chance to
participate on the list much.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne G. O'Shea" <oifa@irishfield.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 3:31 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
tDrew brings up a good point..BOTTOMS. The one time I got stuck (in fron
of
xmy fuel pump) with my 100HP I got so pissed off I ordered a fresh O-320
re150HP....as that would be the cure to stuck frosty bottom alum!
$100 worth of UHMW polyethylene was a much cheaper fix...but needing mo
power was a great excuse for the wife!!
Wayne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Drew Dalgleish" <drewjan@cabletv.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
At 10:07 AM 11/17/2004 -0700, you wrote:Hi guys:
Just looking for some ideas about ski flying on a Rebel (0-320).
I have my Rebel on penetration skis. I was out yesterday doing some
touch and goes on a lake just out side of Yellowknife, temp -8
-
Scott Aldrich
Skis on a Rebel
George I would like I picture. Upload to archive or send direct would
be
great.
Thanks,
Scott
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
George
Coy
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 2:17 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: RE: Skis on a Rebel
Hey Guys, I just saw my first set of lightweight fiberglass skis. They
even
feature a set of steel fingers that deploy from the bottom of th ski
when
you step on the brakes. This allows some breaking and more importantly
slow
speed steering. Maybe it even allows a 180 deg turn in less than a 100
foot
radius! They came with a Scottish Bulldog from the Swedish air force. If
anyone is interested I will take photos. It is sure strange to imagine a
tricycle gear airplane on skis.
George Coy
President
Gesoco Industries Inc.
629 Airport Rd.
Swanton, VT 05488
TEL 802-868-5633
FAX 802-868-4465
Web Site www.gesoco.com
e-mail George@gesoco.com
Franklin County Airport (KFSO)
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com]On Behalf Of
Wayne G. O'Shea
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 3:32 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
Drew brings up a good point..BOTTOMS. The one time I got stuck (in front
of
my fuel pump) with my 100HP I got so pissed off I ordered a fresh O-320
x
150HP....as that would be the cure to stuck frosty bottom alum!
$100 worth of UHMW polyethylene was a much cheaper fix...but needing
more
power was a great excuse for the wife!!
Wayne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Drew Dalgleish" <drewjan@cabletv.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
[quote]At 10:07 AM 11/17/2004 -0700, you wrote:
[quote]Hi guys:
Just looking for some ideas about ski flying on a Rebel (0-320).
I have my Rebel on penetration skis. I was out yesterday doing some
touch and goes on a lake just out side of Yellowknife, temp -8
be
great.
Thanks,
Scott
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
George
Coy
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 2:17 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: RE: Skis on a Rebel
Hey Guys, I just saw my first set of lightweight fiberglass skis. They
even
feature a set of steel fingers that deploy from the bottom of th ski
when
you step on the brakes. This allows some breaking and more importantly
slow
speed steering. Maybe it even allows a 180 deg turn in less than a 100
foot
radius! They came with a Scottish Bulldog from the Swedish air force. If
anyone is interested I will take photos. It is sure strange to imagine a
tricycle gear airplane on skis.
George Coy
President
Gesoco Industries Inc.
629 Airport Rd.
Swanton, VT 05488
TEL 802-868-5633
FAX 802-868-4465
Web Site www.gesoco.com
e-mail George@gesoco.com
Franklin County Airport (KFSO)
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com]On Behalf Of
Wayne G. O'Shea
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 3:32 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
Drew brings up a good point..BOTTOMS. The one time I got stuck (in front
of
my fuel pump) with my 100HP I got so pissed off I ordered a fresh O-320
x
150HP....as that would be the cure to stuck frosty bottom alum!
$100 worth of UHMW polyethylene was a much cheaper fix...but needing
more
power was a great excuse for the wife!!
Wayne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Drew Dalgleish" <drewjan@cabletv.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
[quote]At 10:07 AM 11/17/2004 -0700, you wrote:
[quote]Hi guys:
Just looking for some ideas about ski flying on a Rebel (0-320).
I have my Rebel on penetration skis. I was out yesterday doing some
touch and goes on a lake just out side of Yellowknife, temp -8
-
Wayne G. O'Shea
Skis on a Rebel
I had a set of skis for a C150 that I shipped to Alaska and a set of Kehlers
for a C172 that I shipped way into Northern Sask.
Most guys call skis on a tricycle gear airplane "widow maker" skis......but
I've had good success with the fixed penetration skis I built for my
father-in-laws CH701 and the strap on skis I built for my wife's 701. Just
gotta make sure you keep the stick/yoke back more than you would on
conventional gear. Just pretend you taxing a float plane at all times during
ground ops!
I'd be interested in a picture of these as well George.
Wayne
oifa@irishfield.on.ca
----- Original Message -----
From: "George Coy" <george@gesoco.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 4:16 PM
Subject: RE: Skis on a Rebel
for a C172 that I shipped way into Northern Sask.
Most guys call skis on a tricycle gear airplane "widow maker" skis......but
I've had good success with the fixed penetration skis I built for my
father-in-laws CH701 and the strap on skis I built for my wife's 701. Just
gotta make sure you keep the stick/yoke back more than you would on
conventional gear. Just pretend you taxing a float plane at all times during
ground ops!
I'd be interested in a picture of these as well George.
Wayne
oifa@irishfield.on.ca
----- Original Message -----
From: "George Coy" <george@gesoco.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 4:16 PM
Subject: RE: Skis on a Rebel
evenHey Guys, I just saw my first set of lightweight fiberglass skis. They
slowfeature a set of steel fingers that deploy from the bottom of th ski when
you step on the brakes. This allows some breaking and more importantly
footspeed steering. Maybe it even allows a 180 deg turn in less than a 100
ofradius! They came with a Scottish Bulldog from the Swedish air force. If
anyone is interested I will take photos. It is sure strange to imagine a
tricycle gear airplane on skis.
George Coy
President
Gesoco Industries Inc.
629 Airport Rd.
Swanton, VT 05488
TEL 802-868-5633
FAX 802-868-4465
Web Site www.gesoco.com
e-mail George@gesoco.com
Franklin County Airport (KFSO)
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com]On Behalf Of
Wayne G. O'Shea
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 3:32 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
Drew brings up a good point..BOTTOMS. The one time I got stuck (in front
my fuel pump) with my 100HP I got so pissed off I ordered a fresh O-320 x
150HP....as that would be the cure to stuck frosty bottom alum!
$100 worth of UHMW polyethylene was a much cheaper fix...but needing more
power was a great excuse for the wife!!
Wayne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Drew Dalgleish" <drewjan@cabletv.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
At 10:07 AM 11/17/2004 -0700, you wrote:Hi guys:
Just looking for some ideas about ski flying on a Rebel (0-320).
I have my Rebel on penetration skis. I was out yesterday doing some
touch and goes on a lake just out side of Yellowknife, temp -8
-
Neil Hardie
Skis on a Rebel
Hi George, I am adding my request to the growing list of Rebelers asking
for a photo of these now famous skis!
thanks
Neil Hardie
Phone:416-524-7696
Fax:416-996-2567
Email: nhardie@lincsat.com
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
George Coy
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 4:17 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: RE: Skis on a Rebel
Hey Guys, I just saw my first set of lightweight fiberglass skis. They
even feature a set of steel fingers that deploy from the bottom of th
ski when you step on the brakes. This allows some breaking and more
importantly slow speed steering. Maybe it even allows a 180 deg turn in
less than a 100 foot radius! They came with a Scottish Bulldog from the
Swedish air force. If anyone is interested I will take photos. It is
sure strange to imagine a tricycle gear airplane on skis.
George Coy
President
Gesoco Industries Inc.
629 Airport Rd.
Swanton, VT 05488
TEL 802-868-5633
FAX 802-868-4465
Web Site www.gesoco.com
e-mail George@gesoco.com
Franklin County Airport (KFSO)
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com]On Behalf Of
Wayne G. O'Shea
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 3:32 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
Drew brings up a good point..BOTTOMS. The one time I got stuck (in front
of my fuel pump) with my 100HP I got so pissed off I ordered a fresh
O-320 x 150HP....as that would be the cure to stuck frosty bottom alum!
$100 worth of UHMW polyethylene was a much cheaper fix...but needing
more power was a great excuse for the wife!!
Wayne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Drew Dalgleish" <drewjan@cabletv.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
[quote]At 10:07 AM 11/17/2004 -0700, you wrote:
[quote]Hi guys:
Just looking for some ideas about ski flying on a Rebel (0-320).
I have my Rebel on penetration skis. I was out yesterday doing some
touch and goes on a lake just out side of Yellowknife, temp -8
for a photo of these now famous skis!
thanks
Neil Hardie
Phone:416-524-7696
Fax:416-996-2567
Email: nhardie@lincsat.com
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
George Coy
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 4:17 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: RE: Skis on a Rebel
Hey Guys, I just saw my first set of lightweight fiberglass skis. They
even feature a set of steel fingers that deploy from the bottom of th
ski when you step on the brakes. This allows some breaking and more
importantly slow speed steering. Maybe it even allows a 180 deg turn in
less than a 100 foot radius! They came with a Scottish Bulldog from the
Swedish air force. If anyone is interested I will take photos. It is
sure strange to imagine a tricycle gear airplane on skis.
George Coy
President
Gesoco Industries Inc.
629 Airport Rd.
Swanton, VT 05488
TEL 802-868-5633
FAX 802-868-4465
Web Site www.gesoco.com
e-mail George@gesoco.com
Franklin County Airport (KFSO)
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com]On Behalf Of
Wayne G. O'Shea
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 3:32 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
Drew brings up a good point..BOTTOMS. The one time I got stuck (in front
of my fuel pump) with my 100HP I got so pissed off I ordered a fresh
O-320 x 150HP....as that would be the cure to stuck frosty bottom alum!
$100 worth of UHMW polyethylene was a much cheaper fix...but needing
more power was a great excuse for the wife!!
Wayne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Drew Dalgleish" <drewjan@cabletv.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
[quote]At 10:07 AM 11/17/2004 -0700, you wrote:
[quote]Hi guys:
Just looking for some ideas about ski flying on a Rebel (0-320).
I have my Rebel on penetration skis. I was out yesterday doing some
touch and goes on a lake just out side of Yellowknife, temp -8
-
Wayne G. O'Shea
Skis on a Rebel
Lake frozen up there yet?? Plane ready for some ice fishing trips? What are
you doing these days.. post Subway sale?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Aurele Lavigne" <acerebel@ntl.sympatico.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 5:34 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
you doing these days.. post Subway sale?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Aurele Lavigne" <acerebel@ntl.sympatico.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 5:34 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
reGeez Wayne, Leah is a great catch, if I told my wife I needed extra H.P.
in
Rebel to get off the ground, she'd have me permantly grounded, lol.
Aurele
P.S. Couldn't resist sticking my 2 cents in, don't get a chance to
participate on the list much.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne G. O'Shea" <oifa@irishfield.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 3:31 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
tDrew brings up a good point..BOTTOMS. The one time I got stuck (in fron
ofxmy fuel pump) with my 100HP I got so pissed off I ordered a fresh O-320150HP....as that would be the cure to stuck frosty bottom alum!
$100 worth of UHMW polyethylene was a much cheaper fix...but needing mo
power was a great excuse for the wife!!
Wayne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Drew Dalgleish" <drewjan@cabletv.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
At 10:07 AM 11/17/2004 -0700, you wrote:Hi guys:
Just looking for some ideas about ski flying on a Rebel (0-320).
I have my Rebel on penetration skis. I was out yesterday doing some
touch and goes on a lake just out side of Yellowknife, temp -8
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Aurele Lavigne
Skis on a Rebel
Some people say I'm semi-retired, truth is I'm working for Muskoka delive
ry
on a small run, about 5 to6 hours a day, five days a week. Not too bad, 9
to
5, no headaches and lots of flexability.
Havn't had C-FONL on skis for a couple of years, question of ltd flying
conditions in winter and using that period for larger maintenance project
s.
Last winter/spring, added Dave's tips and strobes and this winter taking
all
controls off and either rejuvinating or replacing fabric.
Hope to fly more next summer, as I have joined our local Search and Rescu
e
unit, primarely as a navigator but they authorized the use of my rebel f
or
nav training any actual searches.
I've following the group and I know you have/will be extremely busy with
your new cottage.
Oh and the lakes are actually unthawing this week.
Aurele
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne G. O'Shea" <oifa@irishfield.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 8:40 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
mo
ry
on a small run, about 5 to6 hours a day, five days a week. Not too bad, 9
to
5, no headaches and lots of flexability.
Havn't had C-FONL on skis for a couple of years, question of ltd flying
conditions in winter and using that period for larger maintenance project
s.
Last winter/spring, added Dave's tips and strobes and this winter taking
all
controls off and either rejuvinating or replacing fabric.
Hope to fly more next summer, as I have joined our local Search and Rescu
e
unit, primarely as a navigator but they authorized the use of my rebel f
or
nav training any actual searches.
I've following the group and I know you have/will be extremely busy with
your new cottage.
Oh and the lakes are actually unthawing this week.
Aurele
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne G. O'Shea" <oifa@irishfield.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 8:40 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
areLake frozen up there yet?? Plane ready for some ice fishing trips? What
.P.you doing these days.. post Subway sale?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Aurele Lavigne" <acerebel@ntl.sympatico.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 5:34 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
Geez Wayne, Leah is a great catch, if I told my wife I needed extra H
fronin
Rebel to get off the ground, she'd have me permantly grounded, lol.
Aurele
P.S. Couldn't resist sticking my 2 cents in, don't get a chance to
participate on the list much.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne G. O'Shea" <oifa@irishfield.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 3:31 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
Drew brings up a good point..BOTTOMS. The one time I got stuck (in
O-320t
ofmy fuel pump) with my 100HP I got so pissed off I ordered a fresh
gx150HP....as that would be the cure to stuck frosty bottom alum!
$100 worth of UHMW polyethylene was a much cheaper fix...but needin
mo
omerepower was a great excuse for the wife!!
Wayne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Drew Dalgleish" <drewjan@cabletv.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
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Wayne G. O'Shea
Skis on a Rebel
Aurele...good to hear you're keeping active! Get her back together and get
flying before you get rusty!
And oh yah...new park warden at Fushimi and apparently he may be a little
more persuadable for a gathering on the park beach than the last guy...so
we'll have to keep that in mind for future gatherings!
Wayne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Aurele Lavigne" <acerebel@ntl.sympatico.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 9:16 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
flying before you get rusty!
And oh yah...new park warden at Fushimi and apparently he may be a little
more persuadable for a gathering on the park beach than the last guy...so
we'll have to keep that in mind for future gatherings!
Wayne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Aurele Lavigne" <acerebel@ntl.sympatico.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 9:16 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
omeSome people say I'm semi-retired, truth is I'm working for Muskoka delive
ry
on a small run, about 5 to6 hours a day, five days a week. Not too bad, 9
to
5, no headaches and lots of flexability.
Havn't had C-FONL on skis for a couple of years, question of ltd flying
conditions in winter and using that period for larger maintenance project
s.
Last winter/spring, added Dave's tips and strobes and this winter taking
all
controls off and either rejuvinating or replacing fabric.
Hope to fly more next summer, as I have joined our local Search and Rescu
e
unit, primarely as a navigator but they authorized the use of my rebel f
or
nav training any actual searches.
I've following the group and I know you have/will be extremely busy with
your new cottage.
Oh and the lakes are actually unthawing this week.
Aurele
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne G. O'Shea" <oifa@irishfield.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 8:40 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
areLake frozen up there yet?? Plane ready for some ice fishing trips? What.P.you doing these days.. post Subway sale?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Aurele Lavigne" <acerebel@ntl.sympatico.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 5:34 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
Geez Wayne, Leah is a great catch, if I told my wife I needed extra Hfronin
Rebel to get off the ground, she'd have me permantly grounded, lol.
Aurele
P.S. Couldn't resist sticking my 2 cents in, don't get a chance to
participate on the list much.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne G. O'Shea" <oifa@irishfield.on.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 3:31 PM
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
O-320t
ofgx
more
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Peter, Juliet, & Wanaao P
Skis on a Rebel
Thanks for the replies guys.
There was ice frozen on the bottom of the skis before I left the
airport. I tried to remove this ice with a scraper.
The lake I was landing on had some spots of overflow, but not much.
The wheels are about 1" below the skis.
I have a warp drive prop set at 13
There was ice frozen on the bottom of the skis before I left the
airport. I tried to remove this ice with a scraper.
The lake I was landing on had some spots of overflow, but not much.
The wheels are about 1" below the skis.
I have a warp drive prop set at 13
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Neil Hardie
Skis on a Rebel
Peter, thanks for the question on the flaps. I have had the same
thoughts and was even wondering whether there was something wrong with
my flaps. Can anybody out there enlighten us on the 20 degrees that turn
into about 5 in the air ?
I would have asked Bob P this in person but he went off with some guy to
Alberta and left me all alone here in Brampton!!
Neil Hardie
Phone:416-524-7696
Fax:416-996-2567
Email: nhardie@sympatico.ca
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
Peter, Juliet, & Wanaao Piascik
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 1:23 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
Thanks for the replies guys.
There was ice frozen on the bottom of the skis before I left the
airport. I tried to remove this ice with a scraper.
The lake I was landing on had some spots of overflow, but not much.
The wheels are about 1" below the skis.
I have a warp drive prop set at 13
thoughts and was even wondering whether there was something wrong with
my flaps. Can anybody out there enlighten us on the 20 degrees that turn
into about 5 in the air ?
I would have asked Bob P this in person but he went off with some guy to
Alberta and left me all alone here in Brampton!!
Neil Hardie
Phone:416-524-7696
Fax:416-996-2567
Email: nhardie@sympatico.ca
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
Peter, Juliet, & Wanaao Piascik
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 1:23 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Skis on a Rebel
Thanks for the replies guys.
There was ice frozen on the bottom of the skis before I left the
airport. I tried to remove this ice with a scraper.
The lake I was landing on had some spots of overflow, but not much.
The wheels are about 1" below the skis.
I have a warp drive prop set at 13
