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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Thanks for the input-what exactly is
meant be "canard style??"<br>
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Technical Staff Composites Engineering<br>
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<td><font size=3>Your mufflers are great, they perform well, are light
and not bad looking in my opinion.</font>
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<br><font size=3>Just make the gear light and durable....everyone will
buy them after the first users post the weight savings and rant about survivability
after a hard landing.</font>
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<br><font size=3>I think canard style with minimal sweep is the way to
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<br><font size=3>Colin.<br>
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<br><font size=3>From: Gray E Fowler <gfowler@raytheon.com><br>
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] AeroSlave Stuff<br>
To: jpavlick@idseng.com, "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org><br>
Received: Friday, January 16, 2009, 2:37 PM<br>
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We are aware of the cosmetic opinion with the muffler-actually one guy
returned it without using it for cosmetic reasons. In this day and age
when mufflers are totally hidden, it does not make sense to me that the
cosmetic appearance of an item that is never seen,is so important. Our
muffler is absolutely:</font><font size=3> <br>
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1. The lowest weight available</font><font size=3> <br>
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The standard muffler is 2.9 oz, our Ultralite is 2.3 oz</font><font size=3>
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2. Lowest cost for a CF muffler</font><font size=3> <br>
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3. Very durable-molded in aluminum inlet-no burnout failures</font><font size=3>
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All CF mufflers have a limited life-we honor our 1 year warranty</font><font size=3>
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4. Best performance-highest RPM's regardless of engine-AND meet noise regs</font><font size=3>
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5.. Are not the prettiest around</font><font size=3> <br>
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If I over molded the thickness and sanded down the body I could make'em
pretty. But that would add cost and weight. </font><font size=3><br>
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Look at the list of "wants" about the landing gear that have
been generated. It is safe to say that the Pattern flyer wants...EVERYTHING.
Which is why this can be a scary market. Pattern flyers are tougher to
sell than the Airforce-you guys are worse than NavAIR! (inside industry
joke!!!-I apologize in advance). Unlike the muffler,we realize the
the gear will be seen all the time. Honestly, I am sorting through all
this to see if we want to do it at all. Knowing there is a large faction
of pattern flyers that value appearance above performance a sTHE dominating
criteria kind of disturbs me, as I am not of that mold. I even have local
friends that are this way. But there is hope-we have sold alot of mufflers-barren
as they are, and I have zero qualms about people buying the other guy's
product based solely on cosmetics-and that is what it is. Anyone
looking at the product based on price, weight and performance would not
make such a choice. </font><font size=3><br>
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We realize the gear must look decent, the muffler's appearance is
a choice we made based on our priorities, knowing there was to be some
personal rejection, and that is okay. On landing gear...no matter
what, feel free to paint them!</font><font size=3> <br>
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Signed</font><font size=3> <br>
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AeroSlave Dude <br>
At my real job...I better do some real work!<br>
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Gray Fowler<br>
Senior Principal Chemical Engineer<br>
Radomes and Specialty Apertures<br>
Technical Staff Composites Engineering<br>
Raytheon</font><font size=3> <br>
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I will tell you this: <br>
I use your pipes primarily due to the weight and performance advantages.
However, I know of a few instances where I've recommended them to others,
only to have the guy tell me that it was so ugly (the pipe) when he got
it that he decided to sell it and use something else. I guess it's a matter
of personal preference but that's something to keep in mind. <br>
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John Pavlick<br>
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From: Gray E Fowler <gfowler@raytheon.com><br>
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] BOLLY out of business<br>
To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org><br>
Date: Friday, January 16, 2009, 4:57 PM<br>
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If "swept" gear are preferred for the appearance, and impact
form fit and function, that is, there is a performace trade off to look
cool, then all who prioitize in such a manner will be unhappy with
a gear set if we make it. My priorties going forward will be:</font><font size=3>
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3. Cosmetics= need to look good BUT it is #3</font><font size=3> </font><font size=2 face="sans-serif"><br>
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If Cost were no issue We could make a gorgeous set of ultimate performing
gear, but cost is a large issue and if AeroSlave does not follow through
it will be because of cost. We must be able to cover our non reccurring
costs of engineering and especially molds which are very expensive. I am
always a bit hesitant with the pattern crowd and the need for the plane's
components to be prettier than the pilot or even his wife! I understand
paint finish and such but making a landing gear perfectly gorgeous when
scutinized up close may add $25 per set. Some will say this is a requirement,
some will not. This is what I am trying to figure out at the moment. Lance
and I have a big handle on the technical aspects, but things like sweep,
finish etc can kill this (from a business apsect) before we get off the
ground. Swept gear will require more molds =$$$. Almost everyone cuts a
single gear into a left and a right. </font><font size=3>
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I do find all this input interesting, but Lance and I will have to figure
out how to proceed. This feedback about stiffness, bouncing, toe in etc
is great. We have prototypes performing very well, but now we need to productionize
the design. <br>
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Gray Fowler<br>
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Technical Staff Composites Engineering<br>
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Gray, the toe in twist issue on the ES gear was definitely an issue I ran
into, at least with the taller electric version. Also, on crosswind landings
if I didn’t straighten it out just right before touching down it would
start doing a sideways hoping action with the forward leg acting like a
spring. I think you may have seen this in Lubbock. This is the only set
of gear I’ve ever experienced this with. More ridged gear don’t seem
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As to straight vs. swept, straight may be easier to fabricate as a first
attempt to get something to market and would provide interchangeability.
On the other hand, if you dork one half of your gear you still have to
buy a whole new set and there’s not much you can do with the other half,
unless you have a habit of dorking gear. The swept look is most definitely
nicer. I’d go with what you think will sell the best, based on sex appeal,
and will be structurally sound. I wouldn’t worry about giving the multiple
gear dorkers the ability to use either half on either side. Besides, multiple
gear dorkers will help keep you in business. </font><font size=2 color=#004080 face="Wingdings">J</font><font size=3>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Gray E Fowler<b><br>
Sent:</b> Thursday, January 15, 2009 4:57 PM<b><br>
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What did you think about the ES gear twist? That is the wheel going toe
in- toe out hitting small bumps. ES had nothing but zero degree fibers.
That is the one design issue I am conteplating at the moment. <br>
<br>
Also considering that all new planes are widebody that is what needs to
be addressed..BUT having a 1 continuous gear will be more weight. I am
thinking it is better to split the gear for a weight savings. If
we make two pieces, and either piece can be a left or a right, then a broken
gear is only on one side. Any advantage to that?<br>
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Graph Tech is not for us. I am sure their stuff is well suited for the
IMAC style planes that they are designed for but too heavy and way too
stiff for our use. <br>
I went through their website and picked a gear based on dimension of the
ES. 2+ ounces heavier and twice as thick with zero flex. Broke the gear
out of my Black Magic many times when hitting small holes in the runway.
Rick donated his ES gear and life has been much better. <br>
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From: jlachow@hotmail.com<br>
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Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:59:26 -0500<br>
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] BOLLY out of business<br>
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Anyone have any luck with the Graph Tech RC stuff? Only experience
was with some smaller electrics that worked just fine. They have carbon
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Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:00:23 -0500<br>
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Thanks, Jim. Those are $112.00 I think… about double that of the
Bolly…. Not sure how that will go….. but if there are no other choices…</font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman">
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139 Altama Connector, Box 322</font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman">
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Brunswick, GA 31525</font><font size=3> </font><font size=2 color=#000080 face="Arial"><br>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Woodward, Jim (US SSA)<b><br>
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Luiz at Net Box Hobby carrys the CA carbon gear.</font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman">
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I just received conformation that BOLLY has gone out of business. Unfortunately,
this is a major supplier of CF landing gear and wheel pants. I have
been awaiting a shipment of several items, and now it does not look like
that will happen. I am working now to determine if there are any
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The really bad thing is that I am not sure what options we have left, other
than going with a kit/arf manufacturer’s gear. Ed Skorpa dropped
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