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EWSLETTER Bill Evans keeps us We’ve got Sun-­‐n-­‐
up to date with the Fun photos Bakeng Deuce. submitted by Gord Larsen. Check out this month’s classifieds! You should know that…
This month’s meeting is Thursday, April 24th, 2014 at 19h30 Room 204, Penfield Building John Abbott College, Ste-­‐Anne-­‐de-­‐Bellevue Gord Larsen will be presenting the EAA biplane. The cover photo was taken by Gord Larsen. Bill Evans: President 514 907 4919 [email protected] David Cyr: Secretary 514 762 3340 [email protected] Mike Lustig: Vice President 514 620 4282 [email protected] Roberto Cea Campo: Treasurer 450 732 1355 [email protected] Tony Molle: Webmaster [email protected] Robert Hope: Membership Director [email protected] Jasmine Molle: Editor [email protected] Ed Hannaford: Librarian 613 347 1201 [email protected] Frank Hofmann: Technical Counselor 514 696 4572 [email protected] Graham Batty: Flight Advisor [email protected] President’s Message
Bill Evans
We were unable to confirm with Puma Aircraft for their LSA presentation this month but May remains a possibility. It is very likely that Gord Larsen will present the Restoration of his EAA Biplane. The PowerPoint file is now working properly. In the last fortnight, most of the Sun & Fun attendees have returned. The weather was 82F daily but there were trade winds. In spite of the heat, I cannot recall better weather. The attendance is always light on opening day but by Friday the parking was virtually filled. Lakeland airport will hold a lot of cars and planes. Thanks to Merv Friesen who made the trip to escape the Manitoba winter. Merv ran the PowerPoint presentation for me at my Inspection Forum. As always it was full. The FAA continues to grant IA Approval, so it's harder to say no. In the USA the Inspection Authorization provides a qualification to inspect Ultralight and perhaps Homebuilt Aircraft. Again there are always discounts on parts and tools. I bought hundreds of dollars of parts. It's nice to have spare hardware when an engine type conversion is underway. You never know when some circumstance will require a change. This year I was able to collect nearly all my parts by ordering in advance. I look forward to seeing the S&F videos and photos we'll all enjoy in the coming season. I believe that Leo and Nora had their cameras in action as did Gord. In the mean time, I sense warm weather and the flying that soon follows. Get your spring maintenance done before the black flies come out. I find it worthwhile to consider what storage work I did last fall and the details of my winterization, if I fly in winter. Hopefully you have a record of your aircraft. In this way the preparation for summer flying is known and it becomes routine. Should you recall a defect from last fall, see to it now. Should a calendar of Summer Flying events not be in this newsletter, I will find the events and send them in for inclusion in May's Newsletter. The few repairs done to the baking Deuce are near completion. Weather permitting it should fly this month. Thanks as always to the Board of Directors and to Jasmine Molle our terrific Editor. Bill Evans President Bakeng Deuce Update: The Fuel Tank
Bill Evans
Simply said: It followed me home. Every aircraft one can purchase new or used has a few things that need a little tending. You've heard me say many times, if you find a snag, stop right there and see what else is affected. Loads and problems often transfer. The Deuce is a case-­‐in-­‐point. So it was just a small patch of blistered paint inside the front cockpit. It blistered because of a small fuel seep from the fuel ON-­‐OFF valve. We replaced the seal and solved the problem. That meant we also decided to replace the older rubber fuel hoses with new and better. While the hoses were off, the fuel tank strainer was checked and found dirty so it was cleaned. Good as new. While the strainer was out, we looked inside the tank and found the bottom of the tank stained and dirty. The tank was removed and MEK was allowed to soak inside the metal tank for several days. It did little but change color. The tank was removed for grit blasting inside, which worked to some extent… enough to fly it out of Wyndover. While I was inspecting the tank after cleaning, a very thin line was found in a weld, just beside the fuel feed elbow. That elbow was stained the color of fuel. In turn the inside was inspected with one of those intense lights and a similar line was found in the same weld, inside the tank. CRACK! Mark Clements is our local certified aerospace TIG welder and at modest cost Mark welded that crack and say 6 other possible defects for us. Us is Bill Evans and Harvey Reid, who own the Deuce. Thanks Mark. It really paid to take the tank to Mark. While preparing the tank for welding the fuel quantity transmitter was removed and found not connected but that didn't matter since it didn't work anyway. That sender now sits in what now is the scrap box. That being the case, I felt that I wanted a pair of bosses welded into the aft face of the tank, positioned near top and bottom to allow for a fuel sight tube. Mark Clements skills really show when TIG welding 1/4” plate onto say .050” sheet. His bead is just a fine art form. Several nice compliments since. It's probably fair to say that after the Gimli Glider the fuel sight tube has gained a new respect. They don't quit, break or lose power. It doesn't care whether your mind is Metric, SAE, Imperial or fractional. With that nice light blue tubing which Gord Larsen donated, the fuel level can be seen even in dim light. Somehow, light blue shows fuel levels better than clear. If the background is painted with a white strip, the fuel level shows even better. Even as a backup there is a great deal to be said for seeing your fuel quantity. While inspecting the tank exterior, it was noticed that a few wear spots and fret marks existed in the welds and plate. One of these spots was deep and required repair. The smaller marks were acceptable but merit filling to prevent further wear. I note that JB Weld now market locally a series of machinable epoxy products. The aluminum filled product was chosen. It can be drilled, tapped and used for attachment purposes. There has been a void in North America as has a top grade flange sealant. Permatex fuel resistant flange sealant is now stocked in the auto parts stores and the JB Weld at Canadian Tire. FYI The JB Weld is on par with the famous Araldite Epoxy, which has been used in the UK, also used here to repair a stripped fitting on the 120 psi steam boiler for my Stourbridge Lion. If you can repair a steam boiler with it, it's world class. (Google Stourbridge Lion for photo) If you have been counting, the small area of blistered paint, has led to the discovery of say 10 other snags. A few of them are both important and urgent. Fuel leaks in the cockpit are flight stoppers. I'm not writing this to complain. As I say the aircraft followed me home. But now that I own it, the responsibility of maintaining it is mine. This spring, I ask that you keep this in mind as you prepare your aircraft or any aircraft for flying. Don't ask just what do I see that's wrong, ask also what else could be affected? There are quite a few things than can bring an aircraft down. Fuel is one of them. Say, Just how IS your fuel system and indication? Bill Evans Photos That Are Just Plane Fun
Left: Bill, Leo, Nora and Gord at the Sun-­‐n-­‐Fun corn roast. Photo by: Ed Hannaford Photos by: Gord Larsen Sun&Fun: The Year of Perfect Weather
Bill Evans
Gord Larsen and I usually arrive the same way, Airline flight to Orlando; drive to Lakeland. Start to finish it takes say 4 hours. If you count breakfast, then 6 hours. Time wise, it's hard to beat that. It's also hard to beat the prices and it really pays to shop around, for everything. Even after you have made reservations, if the car rentals have un-­‐rented cars they may give discounts at the last minute to avoid cancellations. For our 4 day mid-­‐size rental, we found a $130 price reduction (1/2 price) the day before we departed. $130USD fits very nicely into my wallet. I note that you can buy a top of the line aqua jet cordless shaver for $49 in Lakeland, which is $19 less than just the replacement heads for the same shaver in Montreal. Really! Thus we shopped... It's almost always the case that getting to Lakeland, unpacking at the hotel and some destination shopping takes up the afternoon. There's no point in paying $37 each + $10 parking for an extra day once the day is effectively done. With the Bakeng Deuce's arrival, there come a few new items. It has no ELT but I have a spare Narco. The Battery at S&F is a fraction of the price in Montreal, and it comes with a certification Decal. . We also need a brightline flight bag. The one I want is say $170 + tax + shipping etc. online. But bought at S&F I eventually dragged the price down to $142 all +'s included. Further Harvey Reid loves it. Also it can be attached to the Deuce in one of several locations. The straps and clips are included. It almost pays for the trip on what I save by shopping in person for items I must buy anyway. Nuff said. Most years I have been so busy with my forum, shopping, workshops, dinners, Splash-­‐in and so on that the airshow is somehow there but unseen. While I did my Forum this year I also made time for the airshow. This is just the third time I've seen the Blue Angels in my lifetime. Each time they have had different aircraft. This year they are flying F-­‐18H aircraft. I overheard an ex-­‐Air force pilot remark that for the Navy: formation means in the same sky on the same day. Not so! Each day beginning on the Wednesday the Team Leader lead the Blue Angels up to practice their aerobatics. They practiced 3 times each day for say 90 minutes each time. By the Friday they were tucked in as tight as chicks? Under the wings of a swan at night. There was no space showing. That close comes at a price on the nerves. I cannot say whether anyone else appreciates that sort of disciplined flying but I was held in awe and could have watched it twice more. Congrats to the 2014 Blue Angels. I've said elsewhere that I didn't do as much shopping as in previous years, but I did shop enough to require a hockey bag to bring at my purchases home. It seems to me that the 2014 Forums are less about selling airpark lots and more electronic flight bags as well as several new glass cockpit displays. This is good. It's been the case for some time that you can get, say, a combination EFIS/Eicas for a bit less that separate steam gauges. This year I noted that the integration of map displays, collision avoidance, and weather radar is advanced. For example we saw the new Jabiru 230D, now assembled in South Africa. Why buy that you ask? It cost $25,000 less than a similar aircraft imported from Australia. Further there is really just one Glass Display. I was not able to play with it, but the color presentation is very attractive to this flyer. The literature suggests it has everything. I note that the SAM LSA won this year’s award as the Best LSA aircraft and design at Sun & Fun. The SAM aircraft is of course made at Lachute. Apparently the advanced air force trainer look is very popular in Florida. Nearly everyone we spoke with had some connection with military aviation. For that market, the SAM LSA design represents good choices. Having been frozen and blown over in Montreal since November, S&F 2014 saw the temperatures hover around 82 daily. One day also had a nice trade wind. On the Wednesday I may have taken it easy on my feet, but also felt the 82F heat. I am careful about sunstroke but even in the shade the heat can give you a little heat stroke. In future years I'll be more careful outdoors if it is that hot. It also pays to hydrate with ice, especially the first day. It snowed a few flakes just after we returned home. I usually plan to return North to sunshine. Maybe in 2015? Bill Evans Classifieds Free Ads for Paying Members
For Sale: Hangar doors (sliding) complete with rails for 40 foot hangar. Door height is 11'5½" all metal. As removed from hangar at Cornwall. $1200.00. Ed Hannaford. [email protected] For Sale: 2 ea. H -­‐ Type shoulder harness 2 inch, black with metal to metal fittings. New never used, from Aircraft Spruce, no lap belts, $100.00. [email protected] For Sale: 1946 Luscombe 8A, all metal with fabric covered wings. 4900 TT, 825 SMOH Cont. 65, 343 Prop. Hangared. Recent annual. $19,600 with skis. Ed (613) 347-­‐
1201 [email protected] For Rent: Hangar space in Lachute. In-­‐floor heating, AC, bathroom, equipped for building with shop air and ventilator fan for painting, competitive rates. A great place to keep your airplane or assemble and finish your project. Scott Black (514) 867-­‐7319
Wanted: Wood or plywood from old or unfinished project. Call Ron Gosselin 514 808 1808, [email protected] For Sale: Pazmany PL-­‐4 drawings. The PL-­‐4 is an all metal, single seat, VW powered, folding low-­‐
wing design. $50. Frank Hofmann 514-­‐696-­‐4572. For Sale: MUSTANG II. 500 TT. Good looking, fast, efficient and fun. Folding wings, Tri-­‐gear, 160HP, Always hangared. $35000. For details see www.hoftec.com or call 514-­‐696-­‐4572. MUSTANG II. 500 TT. Bonne recherche, rapide, efficace et amusant. Ailes pliantes, Train tricycle, 160ch, Toujours sous hangar. 35000 $. Pour plus de détails voir ou appelez 514-­‐696-­‐4572 ou www.hoftec.com. For Sale: Engine. Jabiru 2200 80HP. 200 hr since new. Includes Firewall Forward Kit. Runs Strong, Good Compressions, Removed to upgrade to Jabiru 3300. One available in Canada. Bill Evans 514-­‐907-­‐4919 For Sale: Mid Continent 1394T100-­‐7Z Turn coordinator (12-­‐32VDC). Perfect glass. Brand new costs $750. Selling for $350. Call Tony 514 889 8669 For Sale: R.C. Allen 3 Inch Vacuum driven directional gyro indicator. Model number RCA11A-­‐15. Paint slightly worn on adjustment knob. No scratches. Brand new costs $895. Selling for $350. Call Tony 514 889 8669 For Sale: One half share of Aeronca 11AC Chief (2 place side by side). Wheels and skis for year round fun flying on about 3 gal./hr. Based at Valleyfield Airport. $12,000. Call Robert Hope at 450-­‐
601-­‐2773 or Email [email protected]. Advertisements Paid Advertisements
Bushcaddy can now offer a multitude of products and services as well as our own kits and fully built Advanced Ultralight aircraft. 1) Aircraft kits 2) Hardware and sheet metal supplies 3) Builder assistance 4) Fabric re-­‐covering service, partial or complete 5) Sheet metal work of any kind 6) Composite repairs 7) Aircraft sourcing, and delivery locally and internationally If you have a requirement we will Endeavour to fulfill your need BUSHCADDY THE ULTIMATE BUSH PLANE SINCE 1994 Phone: 613 931 3133 Email: [email protected] Adress: 19411 Airport Road, Summerstown Ontario, K0C 2E0 Editor’s Corner Jasmine Molle Hi all, Just a friendly reminder that next month’s newsletter will be the last one until September 2014. Feel free to submit anything that your hearts desire: articles, photos, love letters…anything! Remember that this newsletter cannot continue to run without the participation of all EAA Chapter 266 members. Happy flying! Jasmine Molle Editor