REFLECTOR: A CURRENT PIC OF MY PLANE

[Kirk Aragon]

Larry and Jeff,I scratched some of the paint off of one of my winglets to verify and saw the carbon underneath. I can receive COM frequencies pretty well out to 60 miles or so. But, transmitting gives me less than 5 miles range.
 
I'm trying to get feedback from others on how they overcame the carbon fiber issue. Eventually, I'll probably cut some "windows" in the carbon and then put glass in. But, I would prefer an easier solution over the harder one.  :-)
 
Cheers
 
Kirk



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From: ljepstein at hotmail.comTo: reflector at tvbf.orgDate: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 17:54:10 -0500Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: A CURRENT PIC OF MY PLANE



As I recall, Alan used carbon for the area over the control surfaces and possibly part of the winglet. This may have varied with different “generations”.
 
Larry Epstein.
 
-----Original Message-----From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf Of Jeff HowellSent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 4:28 PMTo: reflector at tvbf.orgSubject: Re: REFLECTOR: A CURRENT PIC OF MY PLANE
 
I really dont know if they are alan shaw wings but it looks like there is some carbon on the spar and end caps??? thanx Jeff 



Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:38:42 -0500From: bill.stockman at daytonaero.comTo: reflector at tvbf.orgSubject: Re: REFLECTOR: A CURRENT PIC OF MY PLANE

I have Alan Shaw wings and I have had no problem with the radios—I can normally pick up/communicate with airports over 100 miles away at altitude.    I did make sure that Shaw installed commercial antennas (I don’t remember the brand) and not the usual copper strips (which he did at no cost).   
 

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf Of Kirk AragonSent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 8:42 AMTo: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders listSubject: Re: REFLECTOR: A CURRENT PIC OF MY PLANE
 
 Jeff, Are those Alan Shaw wings? If so, are they made of carbon fiber? If they are carbon fiber, where did you place your COM antennas? I have continuing issues when transmitting.   Kirk N360TV1996 SE RG TO-360-E1A6D




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From: jeffreyhowell at hotmail.comTo: reflector at tvbf.orgDate: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 16:16:49 -0800Subject: REFLECTOR: A CURRENT PIC OF MY PLANEHERE ARE A FEW PICS OF MY PLANE... I PLAN ON FLYING IN ABOUT 3 MONTHS OR SO... IT IS COMING ALONG!  JEFFN223AZSTD RG 



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