See attached for a prototype (which means I'm not totally happy yet). It works OK (about 12#), but the spring is a little too long. I'm dragging my feet on...
Steve, Paul, I have no springs or gears on my rudder pedals. My concern is I want the rudder to "fly in the breeze" when there's no rudder pedal pressure. It...
Mike - Seems to me that if you begin with springs of even tension; then center the rudder with the turnbuckles, you would be OK in flight.The rudder would be...
John, The more I think about it, as you step on one pedal, one spring lengthens and the other shortens. For example in a climb, as the left pedal spring ...
I've got a bunch of photos, but my Yahoo album is nearly full. I tried to make a second member, with a different e-mail address, but it still showed me with...
I'm not sure what your objective is with adding the springs. The spring rates will add and there will be a change in force as you deflect the pedals. This is...
Gary Grumman aircraft doesnt have a steerable nosewheel like oursThey do incorporate springs which gives the rudder a real nice feel especially at slow speeds...
This same sort of discussion went on a few years ago, before this group was set up. Here is what I came up with back then, and there have been many variations...
For thoses of you potentially interesed in a Jet A Diesel engine for you ES, the the Centurion has just type certified its 310hp model. FAA certification is...
Mike you can add your photos to my website www.lancair-builders.com Jared ... From: mikeeasley@... To: Lancair_ES@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November...
Hello everybody, I've been in the group for quite sometimes, but never had the chance to introduce myself to the community. So I would like to take this...
What is the trick to for the coaxle cable end connectors?? Is there a special crimper/ where can you find one cheap - I only have a few to attach. Welcome to...
Drew What is the mfg part # of the coax connector? I can look up the tool part # and see if I have it. Regards Ron Raby ... From: Drew Dickinson To:...
Ron, Thanks for the quick reply. The connectors are by Amphenol. Most of them are part number 31-320-RFX. I have one that looks the same but it is a 90...
Drew Here are the assembly instructions. I have a tool that you could use. I would need it back fairly quickly though. If you want to buy a tool, this is the...
Drew, I have the same crimper and die. I can do without it for a while. All your coax connectors shouldn't take more than an hour or two. I can mail it to...
Mike your closer to Drew than me. It would be faster and cheaper for you to send it. Thanks Ron ... From: mikeeasley@... To: Lancair_ES@yahoogroups.com ...
Thanks for the help guys. As usual, an easy fix. I will go ahead and take the $65.00 plunge. ... for you to send it. ... while. All your coax connectors...
Thanks for the help guys. As usual, an easy fix. I will go ahead and take the $65.00 plunge. ... for you to send it. ... while. All your coax connectors...
What about crimpers for the big wires - starter, battery, ground, etc. (looks like #2). The cheap ones I have found are about 300 bucks. Wht did you guys...
Drew, I've got the big crimper too! I bought all my large lugs from B&C Specialties. They sell every size and include high quality shrink tubing with each...
Lets not let this rescource die... With Greg moving, Mile flying and John busy there seems to be a need for some more of us 'lurkers" to step in with some...
I'm still here, and I've been active answering questions (and asking some) on the LML. I've been talking about fuel systems, upholstery flammability, etc. ...
I agree, but don't have much to add. I did enjoy the encouragement from the progress of others as well. Mike does cross post sometimes. I enjoyed what he had...
Hey Lurker FB-164, Lancair made me straight fittings for the wings with the strainers, no charge! The 90 degree fittings wouldn't turn without hitting the...
