Stay Awake.

fodrv7 · #1 02-15-2006, 04:42 AM

I have to report that I am busy all day glueing my RV-7 together and after a few beers, I retreat inside from the Australian heat and check the forum.

But all you blokes on the otherside of the pond are in bed asleep and the conversation is decidedly onesided.

Would someone please stay awake in the USA to stimulate the discussion. Anyone for insomnia.
Pete.

jcaplins · #2 02-15-2006, 04:50 AM

some of us are awake and working all night here.

topic: protecting the flaps from rocks and whatnot.

Anyone have problems with rocks dinging up the flaps on gravel airstrips or other non improved landing sites?
If so, has anyone considered attaching a carbon fiber shield like thing to the underside of the wing and flap, just above and behind the tires? It could be strong enough to absorb and deflect the impacts, Light and thin enough to not cause airflow problems. comments?

Jeff

rv8ch · #3 02-15-2006, 04:53 AM

Hey Pete, those of us on the other other side of the pond are awake...

BTW, if you stay up for a few more hours, there will be lots of people in the US to chat with!

Also, if you are gluing your RV7 together, I would guess that you had the beers before you started. Tomorrow, I recommend you try using rivets.

Captain_John · #4 02-15-2006, 05:06 AM

Pete, We are just getting up in Boston! Too early for me to have a beer with you, but I don't think anyone would notice some Kaluah in my coffee!

CJ

JMRV7 · #5 02-15-2006, 05:29 AM

Yep, good morning all around.. Been up for an hour and a half, and at work for 45 minutes.. plenty of time for RV daydreaming.

Ironflight · #6 02-15-2006, 06:24 AM

Pete - very nice paint job! Just a thought here, but you'll probably get a much more impressive first flight if you put a prop on that thing.....

'morning all! Where's the coffee....

Paul

mark manda · #7 02-15-2006, 09:31 AM

I can't afford coffee anymore, that's a gallon of gas. I'm drinking coca cola right now. If I drink enough of them the stomach ache keeps me awake.

I have some old friends in Melbourne, never been there to visit.

Davepar · #8 02-15-2006, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironflight

Pete - very nice paint job! Just a thought here, but you'll probably get a much more impressive first flight if you put a prop on that thing.....

A rudder and wing tips would be a good idea, too.

Good luck with the first flight Pete!

Dave

plaurence · #9 02-15-2006, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fodrv7

I have to report that I am busy all day glueing my RV-7 together and after a few beers, I retreat inside from the Australian heat and check the forum.

But all you blokes on the otherside of the pond are in bed asleep and the conversation is decidedly onesided.

Would someone please stay awake in the USA to stimulate the discussion. Anyone for insomnia.
Pete.

Of pete. Give me a time.

Peter

Bob Axsom · #10 02-16-2006, 01:17 AM

Some of us yanks never sleep it seems. Before I retired we often had to communicate with our spacecraft when it was only within view of the DSS-34 station in your country or DSS-54 in Spain. We used to call commanding after midnight and before 04:00 PST an apple fritter worthy time period. We had a small team and worked our regular shift regardless of the night duties. I lost any sleep connection with the sun or clock but it was a proud time - (sigh). I think i'll do a hundred pushups and go back to bed.

Bob Axsom