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Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-28-2008, 06:25 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 31,853
Posted By Jalanci
Negotiating with Adjusters

I work for Adjusters all the time, as an expert where they are deciding coverage. Here is my advice.

First, look at your policy as too what they will pay for, chances are the other pilots insurer...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-23-2008, 06:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,064
Posted By Jalanci
Planning for Alternative Fuels

I've read bits and pieces about the placement of fuel pumps, tank fittings, hoses and a host of other issues regarding current and future fuels. This thread is intended to document the things we can...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-23-2008, 06:22 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,778
Posted By Jalanci
Yes

I'm also at the wing stage and having the same questions. I think I will make whatever modifications may be necessary to allow fuel flexibility in the future. I love flying, but have cut flying to...
Forum: Alternative Engines 05-23-2008, 05:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,389
Posted By Jalanci
Nozzle modifications

This seems like a place to plan for future fuel needs. I'm just beginning the tanks and will look at some of these components to give options for future fuel needs. I'm thinking of making the hole...
Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 05-07-2008, 02:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,131
Posted By Jalanci
Primer

Speak to the folks at Stewart Systems, I started with the etch, alodine, prime with epoxy but it adds a lot of time and you really need a good, well ventilated shop. The epoxy primer is tough but...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-19-2008, 01:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,008
Posted By Jalanci
Carbinge

Price is $160 per 4' section. Fly'n ain't cheap, neither is build'n!
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-19-2008, 06:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,966
Posted By Jalanci
Building both

I'm there right now and there are a number of little things you learn along the way that you can apply to the other wing. It's a bit cramped in the space I have, but it is going quite fast. ...
Forum: Southeast 02-26-2008, 05:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,534
Posted By Jalanci
Chilled

We're planning on making the SE home in a few years, would love to get a head start with a place like yours. Please include me as very interested. Nearing completion of the wings, will need to rent...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 02-06-2008, 06:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,718
Posted By Jalanci
Orange Peel

The link below provides some insight on what variables can cause it. I had similar issues when I first started priming the skins inside the tail, it's much better now. Take notes on the...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-29-2008, 12:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,465
Posted By Jalanci
Basement conditions

I'm sure others will pipe in on the plastic wrap, here is my opinions based on performing hundreds of claim investigations for water intrusion in the NE. We have found that there are many poorly...
Forum: Safety 01-17-2008, 08:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,403
Posted By Jalanci
ATC

I've had mostly great help using VFR Flight Following. I certainly understand that they are only another resource that can assist but not warranty separation. Occasionally I've had them miss some...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-16-2008, 07:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,190
Posted By Jalanci
Rent - Club - Own

I started when I was 10 years older than you, kids out of college, yeah. I was pretty enthused to buy a "starter" plane. I was looking at a cherokee 160 and was about to fly down and check one out...
Forum: Safety 01-14-2008, 03:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,668
Posted By Jalanci
notam

Flying in the northeast conditions one to look for traffic, amazing how much we don't see. Unfortunately, any system will not be perfect, but if the system can provide an increased measure of safety...
Forum: Reviews 10-31-2007, 07:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,788
Posted By Jalanci
Concrete sealers

There are silicate based (water cleanup) penetrating sealants for concrete. These products don't act as a coating but fill the voids and make stains harder to penetrate. If you epoxy coat your...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-30-2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,058
Posted By Jalanci
MRX vs. look and see

I've flown with the MRX for the past year plus here in the NE. I wouldn't think of flying without one now. I scan all the time, I'm amazed at how often you never see the planes, even with ATC...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-30-2007, 08:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,508
Posted By Jalanci
ground control

I'm still debating this myself and researched it on this site as well as looked at the NTSB accident reports. I think this will ultimately be a personal choice and needs accessment. Their is some...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 10-29-2007, 09:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,116
Posted By Jalanci
CO testing

My experience is primarily with forensic engineering and have had to check on a number of CO poisoning issues. Since you know the source, the problem comes down to differential pressures inside the...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 04-09-2007, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 887
Posted By Jalanci
Proud rivets

Occasionally when I check some rivets, I get a proud one. My solution so far is to countersink to the proper dimension a bucking bar and use that as the receiving die, then I take a similar rivet...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 04-03-2007, 08:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,418
Posted By Jalanci
Business transportation

I'm still waiting for the wings to get going again, so I have a while to worry about the capital depreciation. I'm now using a flying club spam can to travel to destinations where I can save time,...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-27-2007, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 988
Posted By Jalanci
496 - no AI

I checked the 496 and thought it had an artificial AI. I didn't see it on the website.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-27-2007, 12:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 988
Posted By Jalanci
Garmin 496 vs. Castleberry AI with T/C

As I'm building my RV7, I find this site extremely informative and there is a lot of expertise here that translates well to the spam cans. I'm a member of a flying club that had an electric AI go...
Forum: Glass Cockpit 03-17-2007, 06:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,040
Posted By Jalanci
MRX

I've had my unit for about 7 mo. and find it very helpful. I find myself looking for traffic more, so, no transponder aircraft are more likely to be spotted anyway. Amazing how many planes are out...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 03-16-2007, 04:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,496
Posted By Jalanci
East Coast Karaoke

Wings at KHFD has karaoke on Thursday evenings. Park in front of the restaurant, closer than handicap parking, usually 9:30 they have things going on and there are a few places nearby to stay if you...
Forum: Safety 02-18-2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,005
Posted By Jalanci
Why do we look at accidents

For one, ever see an accident scene without a bunch of onlookers or if you're in the NE, rubberneckers? We have some morbid curiousity. Now, what do I learn from these NTSB reports, that
1) It can...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-12-2007, 07:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,440
Posted By Jalanci
Thanks

I do have two sets of cleco's from two sources. The last bunch I bought from Van's, hopefully, they will hold. I'll check the diameters and see if I find a difference.

Great help, THANKS!!!
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-12-2007, 06:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,440
Posted By Jalanci
Hole size

The issue was only a couple of rivet holes. I'm fairly sure that the AD3 would squash and fill the hole, but figured that if I replaced the rivets with the larger ones, I'd be sure of a good fit. ...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-12-2007, 05:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,440
Posted By Jalanci
Loose cleco after dimples

Finished the horizontal stab and working on the vertical today. Alls well, except I'm finding a couple of loose cleco'sm when I prepare for riveting. I'm guessing the dimples stretched the hole...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-02-2007, 10:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 905
Posted By Jalanci
Wiring

That makes it a lot simpler, thanks.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-02-2007, 07:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 905
Posted By Jalanci
Empennage Lighting

I'm getting ready to rivet the HS together and looking at the little holes for wiring in the ribs. Anyone add some larger ones? bushings?

I'm planning on putting some mason line with washers on...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-02-2007, 07:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,430
Posted By Jalanci
Practice

I'm just a little ahead of you. I bought both practice projects. The tool kit was first, learned that 80# on a rivet gun with AND3 rivets is overkill and will dent metal if out of control. The...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-14-2006, 07:34 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,976
Posted By Jalanci
Talking glucose tests

When you have a lab test it takes a snapshot of your condition at one time. Most diabetics use a tester to check their levels, and there are calibration tests with known levels to check the...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-13-2006, 06:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,118
Posted By Jalanci
Neighbors

I'm signing off on the first kit today, have done a ton of research as well as scoured these pages, bought the tools, built the workbenches and cleared the space. Cars will have to winter outside...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-13-2006, 05:49 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,976
Posted By Jalanci
Separate doctors

With all due respect to MD's out there, they can and do make errors. How often does anyone go through all the training, taking all the tests and score 100?!?

I use separate doc's for the...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-13-2006, 05:36 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,419
Posted By Jalanci
496

Been thinking about this anyways, price point will be deciding factor.
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