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Bob and ALL,
Noise Filter for Radio: LONESTAR Model #122253-10A Available from numerous
suppliers, Aircraft Spruces part number is 11-08055. 1999's price was $79.99
(U.S) I have a new one(1) here in stock but I need to get $145cdn for it to
cover the $1.55 on the U.S$ I paid on the credit card and the shipping
charges to get it to me etc. Can't give it away as I know I will have to buy
one to replace it sooner or later and I cannot lose on the deal.
Wayne G. O'Shea
www.irishfield.on.ca
-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Patterson <bob.patterson@canrem.com>
To: Murphy Rebel Builders List <murphy-rebel@dcsol.com>
Date: Friday, January 28, 2000 11:54 PM
Subject: Re: Instruments
the(Blush !!)
You wouldn't maybe have a part number/manufacturer/source for that
filter, would you ??? I thought mine was the only one that "sang" :-) !!
(Well ...... Howard's WAS worse ! )
We had an instrument tech. as a guest speaker at a meeting last year,
and he was the one who mentioned the difference in vacuum instruments -
apparently the 'venturi' versions will work well on less vacuum. If you
use the 'pump' instruments on a venturi, you may have to get to a much
higher speed for accuracy - a bit difficult if you're using the DG to
take off with ! :-) I believe some manufacturers make both kinds ...
....bobp
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At 10:24 PM 1/27/00 -0500, you wrote:Great advice as usual Bob,
My experience with the Val Radio are:
Make sure you get a newer model that has a battery in it to retain the
frequency you set. Otherwise ever time you turn it on you have to reset
asfrequency! Has caused problems for our chapter while doing Young Eagle
Flights because you concentrate on the kids safety as you taxi out. Then
$150cdnyou pull out on the runway you broadcast your intentions without noticing
that the radio has defaulted to the bottom of the scale! Has cause some
close calls with aircraft pulling out with another on short final, much to
the excitement of the Parents!
Also, I have found if you are using a Val Radio, you better order a
willfilter to put on the power lead AT the radio. The noise in the headset
downdrive you nuts otherwise! (Remember test flying Howards Amphib Bob?) Have
had to filter 2 others also. One in a C150 and another Rebel. My KLX135's
are absolutely silent (for noise that is), but yes you are right, the
original one I bought cost me $4200cdn and the latest one the price was
possibleto $2200U.S ($3300cdn).
As for the vacuum instruments are you sure there is a difference?? I have
the same instruments (A/H and D/G) in both Rebels. One with pump and one
with V. tube. All work fine! Maybe I just got lucky?????
Blue skies,
Wayne G. O'Shea
www.irishfield.on.ca
-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Patterson <bob.patterson@canrem.com>
To: Murphy Rebel Builders List <murphy-rebel@dcsol.com>
Date: Thursday, January 27, 2000 9:56 PM
Subject: Re: Instruments
Nothing leaps to mind - most are ok. Are you planning on having any
gyro instruments ?? Vacuum or electric ?? There ARE differences between
vacuum gyros meant for vacuum pumps, and those for venturi tubes - get
the wrong one, and it won't work properly !! Personally, I dislike
vacuum pumps - they suck about 3 hp. all the time, and need overhaul
too often for my liking. Venturi tubes won't hurt much - it's not
a 300 mph. airplane ! :-) If you don't plan IFR anyway, then maybe
just a standby electric turn-and-bank, just in case ! ;-)
Vertical card compasses are nice, but expensive - probably not worth
the price ... If you can find a good one at Canadian Tire - go for it !
At a recent Rebel Builders meeting, we heard about a new type of compass
that's available through Radio Shack for about $60 - electronic, and
easy to set up, even with extreme magnetic conditions (like steel tube
next to compass).
Get an airspeed indicator that covers your range as close as
channel:-)- markings down to 20 mph, and up to 140 or 160, although even 130 would
likely do. Avoid the 250 mph types - too hard to read the 1" needle rangeMany Rebel Builders are using the VAL panel mount radio - they cost
less than a hand held, and give good performance (8 watts), and have a
bright display that adjusts for lighting conditions. They have a 2
cost-effectiveflip flop switch which is handy for going to ground control quickly.
For about $75 extra, they will supply a made-up wiring harness, ready
to go - a bargain !
Hand-held GPS, with a bracket on the panel, is the most
--way to go. The technology is advancing quickly, so wait as long as you
can to buy - prices are falling. The fancy combination radio & GPS units
look sexy, but they're EXPENSIVE - both to buy, and maintain. If one
part goes, you lose both for servicing :-(
A moving map display is really nice, but we fly one Rebel with a
$140 GPS from the sporting goods store - works way better than our old
LORAN !! You can always move up, when you know what you want ...
You might want to check out photos of other panels - the standard
layout is becoming - electrical stuff on left angle panel, mounted on
a flip down panel with piano hinges top & bottom, with a doubler around
the hole. The flight instruments are often mounted on a floating panel
in front of the pilot - use 1/8" Lexan for this, and you can put labels
on the back, and paint the back. This looks great, and is protected.
The floating panel is mounted on shock mounts (or just bolts with
fuel line over them). Cut holes in the metal panel to match the floating
panel, but oversize about 1/4" or so - to keep the strength of the
panel (it IS structural). Attach a 1 1/2" aluminum angle to the bottom
of the panel - all the way across, and even out the angles. This angle
will stiffen up the panel AND give you a plave to mount the throttle,
mixture, carb heat, primer, and trim button, leaving space for 2 rows
of full sized instruments on the panel. (can be a 2" angle)
......bobp
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