X-Virus-Scanned: clean according to Sophos on Logan.com From: "Kelly Troyer" Received: from mail-oi0-f52.google.com ([209.85.218.52] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 6.2c3) with ESMTPS id 9842743 for flyrotary@lancaironline.net; Wed, 21 Jun 2017 20:49:24 -0400 Received-SPF: pass receiver=logan.com; client-ip=209.85.218.52; envelope-from=keltro@gmail.com Received: by mail-oi0-f52.google.com with SMTP id p66so896107oia.0 for ; Wed, 21 Jun 2017 17:49:25 -0700 (PDT) DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; c=relaxed/relaxed; d=gmail.com; s=20161025; h=mime-version:in-reply-to:references:from:date:message-id:subject:to; bh=RxbHCUcgnBXh/Jz76e2bOTmEKs3Bd+a5BlZshSav0mI=; b=dsfIF+B71AOd/bygoY7vYKvk7MB7IarucWRXO16laULRE2J7LyM/PcGuxPiJmcuZmE 0Y9XN3TvPG1DVCEiff5nlDMsvo6JHO3SFiUJYYPqXEuA5Ap0vV1lm4zY/Ca4ttii9rb3 iQXJAJVcfu0o7CTMiF5BL5CFfBv+wq3LuEtu7IwPi6uiTq/3DcSAUTl9BF2IhxzrMzht voiIVy5EwbclawOQ5myohvW5uy9sFcQxdQHkpQFhHaDu9/k9gNHR3bGjsdup7rvIH6P5 Wp4q8sQCQ1cN7/xVRGRQdkHeDDp9N2HRhVy4H8t0fWvSQZQmyieJXQqGRWDNIILWoV6c jjIQ== X-Google-DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; c=relaxed/relaxed; d=1e100.net; s=20161025; h=x-gm-message-state:mime-version:in-reply-to:references:from:date :message-id:subject:to; bh=RxbHCUcgnBXh/Jz76e2bOTmEKs3Bd+a5BlZshSav0mI=; b=EGMUOLRHw6Q8kOBr3xQqucJ2A/fM/wrQBAS3J2P39KSUzKhKELCKUjy51ftRqJQbw8 YUrOhSSJLock1amhgYZzQ30IFyADWaDrVeJ8cjpiwzUE1yn66i6OE5oCR1nqGLZNqmPP 89Q7HS+ABKfeFyZ9yPE85TWsSpP3B8ePzNFAc3ORf9Az2nz6EnoXeg+17h1zEt++RwAb 4dYP4JT9sr9tNsX7qfiuQOlYYApoLRFE6UW1pyAqlRaJiR8z/em1NuwEsmaF+hxxTNln c/itaiHQtV/4RI/TK/rhxhR1holKFwlIsoSCdp8IUaqnSYyaucyInp48mvcLxpkTabJg iPug== X-Gm-Message-State: AKS2vOw3DgGpOnzp5HZAQ/dk8OzxMtIX2RVXKP21F2zwtLFKHCCYtYtG loBCwkoYy6CxYazEwq6Ehuv5l+P/mA== X-Received: by 10.202.10.199 with SMTP id k68mr6259820oiy.115.1498092548244; Wed, 21 Jun 2017 17:49:08 -0700 (PDT) MIME-Version: 1.0 Received: by 10.157.22.161 with HTTP; Wed, 21 Jun 2017 17:49:07 -0700 (PDT) In-Reply-To: References: Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2017 19:49:07 -0500 Message-ID: Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Forever Projects To: Rotary motors in aircraft Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="001a113f1dcc2dc675055281dad7" --001a113f1dcc2dc675055281dad7 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Todd, Which of the PLX model did you purchase as I see several on Amazon ??............. Kelly Troyer On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 2:14 PM, Todd Bartrim wrote: > I'd like to add a small promo about PLX as well. I bought it from Amazon > Prime and a few weeks after I received it, I received a personal email fr= om > a company rep asking if I was happy with it. I replied that while impress= ed > by the quality and completeness of the kit, I'd not had the engine runnin= g > yet at that point. But then I added that it was probably something they'd > not want to hear about as it was being used in an experimental aircraft > with an experimental engine installation. Contrary to my expectations, sh= e > quickly replied that it was something they were very interested in hearin= g > about and insisted that I keep them updated as to it's performance. A few > weeks later when I'd not updated her she sent another email, telling me > they really were interested. When I finally ran it, I gave her my initial > impressions and promised to give her an update after flight use. > So it's nice to see a non-aviation company support the use of their > products for our use, and as such I think it's worth spreading the word t= o > others that may find value in having a quality wideband O2 sensor. > > Todd Bartrim > > On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 11:59 AM, Todd Bartrim wrote: > >> Somebody on this list was raving about how good the PLX wideband monitor >> was so I bought one and I really am impressed. I've only had a limited >> amount of use with it yet, but it really is impressive. It also has a 0-= 1v >> or 0-5v auxiliary output which is input to your EM2 for display and tuni= ng >> purposes (I have an original EM2 which is 0-1v only). It's response seem= s >> much smoother and stable, which I may be mistaken, but it seems to have >> helped the autotune capability as well. >> >> Todd Bartrim >> >> On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 11:03 AM, hoursaway1 > > wrote: >> >>> We do have the constant speed modual, have not worked with it yet, & ye= s >>> the prop/motor/switches are set up for op. but had a intermittent eng. >>> computer problem for a while had to sort out, got it pegged & by-passed= but >>> not repaired yet. Also stuck on grnd. for last 6 mths. shoulder surgery= , >>> getting back up to speed now. Ready to install & try the w i d e b = a n >>> d O2 sensor/gauge for fine tuning the EC2. David & yes that sound= s >>> better 2.17:1. >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> *From: *"Todd Bartrim" >>> *To: *"Rotary motors in aircraft" >>> *Sent: *Tuesday, June 20, 2017 9:25:35 PM >>> >>> *Subject: *[FlyRotary] Re: Forever Projects >>> >>> Thanks Dave; >>> You have the same redrive as you, which is 2.17:1. Actually mine was = a >>> RD-1A but as I ended up with the turbo, I changed the planet gear set t= o a >>> six, so its now equivalent to a RD-1B. >>> Anyways I'm pleased to see those numbers with the deep pitch IVO. Whe= n >>> I bought mine, the IVO was getting bad press for hitting a wall around = 140 >>> kts. But It was a very affordable way to put a variable pitch fan up fr= ont >>> to keep me cool. The most I ever saw in level flight was about 150 kts.= And >>> that was pushing hard. I knew the deep pitch must be better, but you ar= e >>> the first to confirm that for me. >>> They used to be a real love-em or hate-em kinda prop. I'll never say >>> they are the best, but if you can get the performance you are looking f= or >>> out of them, then they are great value for the money. >>> I did enjoy a 300' take off and a 2400'/min climb and that was not >>> anywhere near to the bottom end of the pitch range, so I'm hoping that = I'll >>> still have that with the new blades. >>> You say your's is in-flight adjustable but that you are still using >>> take-off pitch? Do you not have the pitch motor set-up yet? Have you bo= ught >>> their electronic constant-speed governor? >>> >>> I sure am looking forward to attending a rotary fly-in with a bunch of >>> folks like you and have our cowls off, comparing ideas. I really don't = have >>> much interest in the big fly-ins with all the snobs and their quick-bui= ld, >>> builder assist, Lyc powered testaments to their excess disposable incom= e.. >>> I'd rather drink beer with hairy chested heroes..... >>> >>> Todd >>> C-FSTB >>> 13Bturbo >>> >>> Whatever you vividly imagine, ardently desire, sincerely believe, and >>> enthusiastically act upon... must inevitably come to pass... >>> >>> Todd Bartrim >>> >>> On Tue, Jun 20, 2017 at 11:01 AM, hoursaway1 < >>> flyrotary@lancaironline.net> wrote: >>> >>>> If you get the blades with the alum. inserts at the mounting bolt area >>>> I think you get a higher torque of 1/2" bolts, more secure, better fit= . >>>> David >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> *From: *"Todd Bartrim" >>>> *To: *"Rotary motors in aircraft" >>>> *Sent: *Tuesday, June 20, 2017 3:00:29 AM >>>> *Subject: *[FlyRotary] Re: Forever Projects >>>> >>>> Hi Dave; >>>> I thought that you were using an IVO. I've got the 30"-90"=C3=9776"M= agnum >>>> and I never saw numbers like that. I knew I should have cut it down bu= t I >>>> also knew that one day I would order new blades for it which I did abo= ut 5 >>>> weeks ago. So I'll be looking to sell the blades only and I figure the= y may >>>> be hard to sell without the hub but as they are still full length they= have >>>> a better chance of being bought by someone looking for replacement bla= des. >>>> I'm looking forward to flying behind the deep pitch version. >>>> What reduction ratio are you running? >>>> >>>> Todd >>>> >>>> On Mon, Jun 19, 2017, 21:05 hoursaway1, >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Ivoprop 45 deg. to 105 deg. pitch, 68" three blade, in-flight adjust. >>>>> David >>>>> >>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>> >>>>> *From: *"Todd Bartrim" >>>>> *To: *"Rotary motors in aircraft" >>>>> *Sent: *Monday, June 19, 2017 1:34:39 AM >>>>> >>>>> *Subject: *[FlyRotary] Re: Forever Projects >>>>> >>>>> Hey David; >>>>> What prop are using there? >>>>> >>>>> Todd >>>>> Dreaming with my eyes wide open.... >>>>> >>>>> Todd Bartrim >>>>> >>>>> On Sun, Jun 18, 2017 at 7:32 PM, hoursaway1 < >>>>> flyrotary@lancaironline.net> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Good write Todd, you know Lynn,,,,,,we race planes to & Rotarys are >>>>>> FAST.. David RV6A Rotary 3000 ft 80F at altitude above airport patt= ern >>>>>> making oval patterns wide open throttle prop still pitched for takeo= ff no >>>>>> gear fairings yet,,,,,,176 kts ind. >>>>>> >>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>> *From: *"Todd Bartrim" >>>>>> *To: *"Rotary motors in aircraft" >>>>>> *Sent: *Saturday, June 17, 2017 1:56:41 PM >>>>>> *Subject: *[FlyRotary] Re: Forever Projects >>>>>> >>>>>> Do something everyday. That advice was given to me long ago when I >>>>>> originally began my project. One little job (or big job) everyday an= d >>>>>> eventually there will be nothing left to do but take It to the airpo= rt. >>>>>> Now this might sound oversimplified just like the whole "journey o= f >>>>>> a thousand miles" thing, >>>>>> But what I believe is the key to this is that if you do something >>>>>> everyday then the details of the project are always kept in the fore= front >>>>>> of your mind and when you have a hour or two to work on it you don't= waste >>>>>> time trying to think about where you left off or what you are going = to do >>>>>> next. >>>>>> For almost 12 years after I last flew my plane I was overwhelmed >>>>>> with other projects and responsibilities that I allowed to fill my b= rain to >>>>>> the point where when I would have a moment when I could consider wor= king on >>>>>> the plane, I would find myself feeling overwhelmed and not knowing w= here to >>>>>> even start. So I didn't. Until finally I did. In the intervening yea= rs I >>>>>> did keep a task list on my phone and continued to lurk on the list s= o when >>>>>> various new ideas were brought up I would add them to the list for f= uture >>>>>> consideration. The list grew to a very daunting size, to a point whe= re it >>>>>> was discouraging to realize that I had been flying this machine and = somehow >>>>>> there had grown this almost insurmountable list of tasks to accompli= sh >>>>>> before returning to the skies. When I finally got back into it, I st= arted >>>>>> by just saying no to all the other jobs and favours that were consum= ing my >>>>>> time and space in the shop and then I spent an entire weekend not do= ing >>>>>> much more to the plane than familiarize myself with it and develop a= mental >>>>>> state where I could recall the details of the many interrelated item= s that >>>>>> make this thing defy gravity. This is necessary but wasted time that= could >>>>>> be avoided simply by doing something everyday then the details stay = easily >>>>>> accessible in the forefront of my mind instead of buried in the dust= y >>>>>> recesses of my mind. And now that very long list has only a small nu= mber of >>>>>> items without a checkmark beside them. >>>>>> When I started this project I was a relatively young man compared >>>>>> to all the old timers that seemed to dominate the airshows and getti= ng an >>>>>> aviation medical was a simple formality. Now how the years have slip= ped by >>>>>> and I find myself facing next week's medical with apprehension. Alth= ough a >>>>>> little sore in the mornings from many previous injuries Im still ver= y >>>>>> active and feel great, but I also realize that now that I've crossed= that >>>>>> half century mark, there are a long list of hidden ailments that cou= ld be >>>>>> lurking unknown that would preclude the passing of a medical. And th= at >>>>>> would be truly heartbreaking to have wasted all these years not flyi= ng this >>>>>> plane. >>>>>> Then all I could do is ramble on, offering unsolicited advice o= n >>>>>> forums... ;) >>>>>> Lyn, over the the years you have given us much great advice based >>>>>> on your years of racing experience. Now let me give you some. Go out= to >>>>>> your shop and lower that plane to the ground and do something on it.= Today. >>>>>> And everyday. >>>>>> >>>>>> All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dust= y >>>>>> recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity:= but >>>>>> the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on their= dreams >>>>>> with open eyes, to make them possible. >>>>>> T. E. Lawrence >>>>>> >>>>>> Todd >>>>>> C-FSTB >>>>>> RV9 13Bturbo >>>>>> On Sat, Jun 17, 2017, 09:21 Kelly Troyer, < >>>>>> flyrotary@lancaironline.net> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Lehanover >>>>>>> Jun 16 (1 day ago) >>>>>>> to Rotary >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The micron rating of the last chance filter would be the same as in >>>>>>> the car the injector came from or was used in. Find a filter with t= hat >>>>>>> micron rating (the one from the car) and cut it open. Lay out the p= aper or >>>>>>> wire media and measure the square inches. Double that number and bu= y a >>>>>>> filter(s) that have that numberof square inches of media and AN fit= ting >>>>>>> capability. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> There is no application for hose barb fittings on an airplane or a >>>>>>> race car. Change the filters at annual. >>>>>>> Sintered bronze elements can be plugged solid by a dose of water. I >>>>>>> would not use them. This is race car stuff. My BD-4 hangs from the= ceiling >>>>>>> unfinished. >>>>>>> Lynn E. Hanover >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Lynn, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Do not think you are alone out there in "Project Unfinished >>>>>>> Land"...........I am still plugging away with my Dyke Delta JD2 wit= h the >>>>>>> hope of flying before death............At age 76 I still look forwa= rd to >>>>>>> working on it...........Would rather die building than in the >>>>>>> recliner..............<:) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Best Regards, >>>>>>> Kelly Troyer >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> > --=20 Kelly Troyer Dyke Delta_"Eventually" 13B_RD1C_EC2_EM2 --001a113f1dcc2dc675055281dad7 Content-Type: text/html; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Todd,

=C2=A0 =C2=A0Which of the PLX =C2=A0mod= el did you purchase as I see several on Amazon ??.............=C2=A0
<= /div>

Kelly Troyer

On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 2:14 PM, Todd Bartr= im <flyrotary@lancaironline.net> wrote:
I'd like to add a small promo = about PLX as well. I bought it from Amazon Prime and a few weeks after I re= ceived it, I received a personal email from a company rep asking if I was h= appy with it. I replied that while impressed by the quality and completenes= s of the kit, I'd not had the engine running yet at that point. But the= n I added that it was probably something they'd not want to hear about = as it was being used in an experimental aircraft with an experimental engin= e installation. Contrary to my expectations, she quickly replied that it wa= s something they were very interested in hearing about and insisted that I = keep them updated as to it's performance. A few weeks later when I'= d not updated her she sent another email, telling me they really were inter= ested. When I finally ran it, I gave her my initial impressions and promise= d to give her an update after flight use.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0So it's nice= to see a non-aviation company support the use of their products for our us= e, and as such I think it's worth spreading the word to others that may= find value in having a quality wideband O2 sensor.

Todd B= artrim

On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 11:59 AM, Todd Bartr= im <bartrim@gmail.com> wrote:
Somebody on this list was raving about how good the PL= X wideband monitor was so I bought one and I really am impressed. I've = only had a limited amount of use with it yet, but it really is impressive. = It also has a 0-1v or 0-5v auxiliary output which is input to your EM2 for = display and tuning purposes (I have an original EM2 which is 0-1v only). It= 's response seems much smoother and stable, which I may be mistaken, bu= t it seems to have helped the autotune capability as well.

Todd Bartrim

On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 11:03 AM, hoursaway1= <flyrotary@lancaironline.net> wrote:
We do have the constant speed modual, have not worked wi= th it yet, & yes the prop/motor/switches are set up for op. but had a i= ntermittent eng. computer problem for a while had to sort out, got it pegge= d & by-passed but not repaired yet. Also stuck on grnd. for last 6 mths= . shoulder surgery, getting back up to speed now. Ready to install & tr= y the=C2=A0 =C2=A0w i d e=C2=A0 =C2=A0b a n d=C2=A0=C2=A0 O2 sensor/gauge f= or fine tuning the EC2. David=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 =C2=A0& yes that sounds= better 2.17:1.

Fro= m: "Todd Bartrim" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 9:25:35 PM

Subject: [FlyRotary] Re= : Forever Projects

Thanks Dave;
=C2=A0 You have the same redrive as you, which is 2.17:1. Actually min= e was a RD-1A but as I ended up with the turbo, I changed the planet gear s= et to a six, so its now equivalent to a RD-1B.=C2=A0
=C2=A0 Anyways I'm pleased to see those numbers with the deep pitc= h IVO. When I bought mine, the IVO was getting bad press for hitting a wall= around 140 kts. But It was a very affordable way to put a variable pitch f= an up front to keep me cool. The most I ever saw in level flight was about = 150 kts. And that was pushing hard. I knew the deep pitch must be better, b= ut you are the first to confirm that for me.=C2=A0
=C2=A0 =C2=A0They used to be a real love-em or hate-em kinda prop. I&#= 39;ll never say they are the best, but if you can get the performance you a= re looking for out of them, then they are great value for the money.
=C2=A0 I did enjoy a 300' take off and a 2400'/min climb and t= hat was not anywhere near to the bottom end of the pitch range, so I'm = hoping that I'll still have that with the new blades.
=C2=A0 =C2=A0You say your's is in-flight adjustable but that you a= re still using take-off pitch? Do you not have the pitch motor set-up yet? = Have you bought their electronic constant-speed governor?
=C2=A0=C2=A0
I sure am looking forward to attending a rotary fly-in with a bunch of= folks like you and have our cowls off, comparing ideas. I really don't= have much interest in the big fly-ins with all the snobs and their quick-b= uild, builder assist, Lyc powered testaments to their excess disposable inc= ome.. I'd rather drink beer with hairy chested heroes.....

Todd
C-FSTB
13Bturbo

Whatever you vividly imagine, ardently desi= re, sincerely believe, and enthusiastically act upon... must inevitably com= e to pass...

Todd Bartrim

On Tue, Jun 20, 2017 at 11:01 AM, hoursaway1 <flyrotary@lancaironline.net> wrote:
If you get the blades with the alum. inserts at the mounting bolt area= I think you get a higher torque of 1/2" bolts, more secure, better=C2= =A0fit.=C2=A0 David

From: "Todd Bartrim" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
To: "= ;Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: = Tuesday, June 20, 2017 3:00:29 AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Fo= rever Projects

Hi Dave;
=C2=A0 I thought that you were using an IVO. I&= #39;ve got the 30"-90"=C3=9776"Magnum=C2=A0 and I never saw = numbers like that. I knew I should have cut it down but I also knew that on= e day I would order new blades for it which I did about 5 weeks ago. So I&#= 39;ll be looking to sell the blades only and I figure they may be hard to s= ell without the hub but as they are still full length they have a better ch= ance of being bought by someone looking for replacement blades.
=C2=A0 I= 'm looking forward to flying behind the deep pitch version.
=C2=A0 W= hat reduction ratio are you running?

Todd


On Mon, Jun 19, 2017, 21:05 hoursaway1, <flyrotary@lancaironline.= net> wrote:
Ivoprop 45 deg. to 105 deg. pitch, 68" three blade, in-flight adj= ust.=C2=A0 David


From: "Todd Bartrim" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
To: "= ;Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 1:34:39 AM

Subje= ct: [FlyRotary] Re: Forever Projects

Hey David;
=C2=A0 What prop are using there?

Todd
Dreaming with my eyes wide open....

Todd Bartrim

On Sun, Jun 18, 2017 at 7:32 PM, hoursaway1 <flyrotary@lancaironline.net> wrote:
Good write Todd, you know Lynn,,,,,,we race planes to & Rotarys ar= e FAST.. David=C2=A0 RV6A Rotary 3000 ft 80F at altitude above airport patt= ern making oval patterns wide open throttle prop still pitched for takeoff = no gear fairings yet,,,,,,176 kts ind.

From: "Todd Bartrim" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2017 1:56:41 PM
Subje= ct: [FlyRotary] Re: Forever Projects

Do something everyday. That advice was given to me long ago = when I originally began my project. One little job (or big job) everyday an= d eventually there will be nothing left to do but take It to the airport. <= br>=C2=A0 Now this might sound oversimplified just like the whole "jou= rney of a thousand miles" thing,
But what I believe is the key to t= his is that if you do something everyday then the details of the project ar= e always kept in the forefront of your mind and when you have a hour or two= to work on it you don't waste time trying to think about where you lef= t off or what you are going to do next.
=C2=A0 For almost 12 years after= I last flew my plane I was overwhelmed with other projects and responsibil= ities that I allowed to fill my brain to the point where when I would have = a moment when I could consider working on the plane, I would find myself fe= eling overwhelmed and not knowing where to even start. So I didn't. Unt= il finally I did. In the intervening years I did keep a task list on my pho= ne and continued to lurk on the list so when various new ideas were brought= up I would add them to the list for future consideration. The list grew to= a very daunting size, to a point where it was discouraging to realize that= I had been flying this machine and somehow there had grown this almost ins= urmountable list of tasks to accomplish before returning to the skies. When= I finally got back into it, I started by just saying no to all the other j= obs and favours that were consuming my time and space in the shop and then = I spent an entire weekend not doing much more to the plane than familiarize= myself with it and develop a mental state where I could recall the details= of the many interrelated items that make this thing defy gravity. This is = necessary but wasted time that could be avoided simply by doing something e= veryday then the details stay easily accessible in the forefront of my mind= instead of buried in the dusty recesses of my mind. And now that very long= list has only a small number of items without a checkmark beside them.
= =C2=A0 When I started this project I was a relatively young man compared to= all the old timers that seemed to dominate the airshows and getting an avi= ation medical was a simple formality. Now how the years have slipped by and= I find myself facing next week's medical with apprehension. Although a= little sore in the mornings from many previous injuries Im still very acti= ve and feel great, but I also realize that now that I've crossed that h= alf century mark, there are a long list of hidden ailments that could be lu= rking unknown that would preclude the passing of a medical. And that would = be truly heartbreaking to have wasted all these years not flying this plane= .
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 Then all I could do is ramble on, offering un= solicited advice on forums... ;)
=C2=A0 Lyn, over the the years you have= given us much great advice based on your years of racing experience. Now l= et me give you some. Go out to your shop and lower that plane to the ground= and do something on it. Today. And everyday.

All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in = the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vani= ty: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on thei= r dreams with open eyes, to make them possible.
T. E. Lawrence

Todd
C-FSTB
RV9 13Bturbo

On Sat, Jun 17, 2017, 09:21 Kelly Troyer, <flyrotary@lancaironlin= e.net> wrote:

Lehanover
Jun 16 (1 day ago)
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The micron rating of the last chance filter would be the same as in th= e car the injector came from or was used in. Find a filter with that micron= rating (the one from the car) and cut it open. Lay out the paper or wire m= edia and measure the square inches. Double that number and buy a filter(s) = that have that numberof square inches of media=C2=A0and AN fitting capabili= ty.
=C2=A0
=C2=A0There is no application for hose barb fittings on an airplane or= a race car. Change the filters at annual.
Sintered bronze elements can be plugged solid by a dose of water. I wo= uld not use them.=C2=A0 This is race car stuff. My BD-4 hangs from the ceil= ing unfinished.
Lynn E. Hanover

Lynn,

=C2=A0 =C2=A0 Do not think you are alone out there in "Project Un= finished Land"...........I am still plugging away with my Dyke Delta J= D2 with the hope of flying before death............At age 76 I still look f= orward to working on it...........Would rather die building than in the rec= liner..............<:)

Best Regards,
Kelly Troyer


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<= /div>






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Kelly Troyer
Dyk= e Delta_"Eventually"
13B_RD1C_EC2_EM2
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