Chris
Only just seen your posting on return from holiday. We've fitted a set of
Whelen wing tip nav/strobes to our XS wings and have PFA approval for the
installation. I can send you some details and pics off line if you wish.
Regards
Paul Stewart #432
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From: <EuropaChris@netscape.net>
Subject: Headset recommendation?
> Hi gang! Yesterday the thermometer hit 49 degrees here in Wisconsin (F,
that is), and it was a *fine* day. Fine enough to get me to the local
airport and sign up for flight lessons. Yes, I know, we are building a
plane and we can't even fly yet. That is what happens when you get a couple
of engineers on a project....:-) Learning to fly is the easy part. It just
takes time and money.
>
> So, I need to buy a good headset that won't break the bank. I've done a
little research and Lightspeed keeps coming up, specifically the QFR series,
either passive or active. From what I've read, they are comfortable,
durable, and the customer service is excellent. Lightspeed was started in
1996 by a group of Tektronix people, and as I have a 1962 Tek 535A
oscilloscope in mint condition that still works perfectly (over 70 vacuum
tubes!), I've got a soft spot for Tek.
>
> The price certainly is right, and you can see them here:
http://www.jaair.com/mailorder/default.asp
>
> Just wondering what others are using and/or recommend?
>
> As a side note, we finally started on the wings over the past month. For
the rib/skin reinforcements, Sue had the idea of laying up a large section
of bid on plastic wrap, say 2' wide cut at 45 deg. and then layup the second
layer on top of that, and then just cut 2" strips, rather than trying to
work with individual 2" strips that never keep shape and fray badly. Other
than trying to work with too large a section of glass at one time, the idea
works incredibly well. Just whack off a full length of 2" wide bid, and cut
to length as you need it. The only suggestion I would make is to only layup
1' wide and then do a second layup. Fortunately, our basement is about 62
degrees, so it gave us enough working time with the glass. After we were
done, I put heat lamps and a small electric heater near the wing to keep the
temp around 70 for 24 hours.
>
> Now to figure how to mount those Aeroflash strobes in the wing tips...
>
> Enjoy!
>
> Chris
> A159
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