[simpits-tech] Video Display
AL Y
simpits-tech@simpits.org
Wed, 12 Mar 2003 18:57:06 +1100
More or less what I have got setup now... projector would be ideal... but
space and money doesnt allow it to happen.
I have a 19 inch TFT display which I place on one of those "pivot" arm
support monitor tray for the desktop. Its clamped onto the edge of my desk
next to the pit. So you can imagine when I am working. it swing to my desk.
and when I fly, I swing it into my pit... almost up above the ICP console
where the hud glass is. The image is crystal and big enough for me for now
:) until my wallet get fatter.
I thought about using wall mounted TV stand... but I realised the distance
of those usually doesnt give me enough flexiblity to reach as "close to" my
face as possible. Also, the pivot arm has 3 pivot points. Extend to a maxium
of 80cm...near 3 ft from the fold up position... and u can pick up a cheap
one here at any office store for 50AUD...10USD. holds up to about 30 kg up
to about 50kg which I got for 89AUD.
My tightass solution for a tight space :) let me know if u want some photos.
Cheers,
Al
Sydney, Australia
----- Original Message -----
From: "Colin J Smith" <cj@funhouse.bz>
To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 6:38 PM
Subject: [simpits-tech] Video Display
> Hi all.
> Just started to get back into this madness after shelling out the clams
for
> a Thrustmaster Cougar (after eventually getting the OK from the missus).
> Just wondering how you guys did for video display.
> Putting the monitor on top of the cockpit and having the canopy and front
> panel between you does not make for much immersion (even with a flight
> helmet on).
> A fresnel lens really diffuses the image plus you can see the concentric
> circles.
> I thought of projectors but you need a really dark room plus the space for
a
> screen for a decent picture.
> I am now mulling over having the monitor placed on one of those folding tv
> wall mounts so I can push it back to get in or out and pull it close to my
> eyes when I am seated.
> Anybody care to share experiences?
>
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> > 1. RE: bird vs. bell206 (Mark Collins)
> > 2. F16 Canopy Frame (Jim K.)
> > 3. RE: Seat Adjustment (Roy Coates)
> > 4. Re: rotary switches (Roy Coates)
> > 5. Re: Seat Adjustment (Ben Jones)
> > 6. Re: F16 Canopy Frame (Marv De Beque)
> > 7. Re: Seat Adjustment (Ben Jones)
> > 8. Re: Seat Adjustment (Ed Henderson)
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> > Message: 1
> > From: "Mark Collins" <mgcollins@attbi.com>
> > To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> > Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] bird vs. bell206
> > Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 15:35:44 -0600
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> > Not an R22...I don't think I'd ride in one of those. If that bird had
hit
> > an R22 I don't think the Robinson would have survived!! I'm currently
> > training in an Engstrom F28f. Before that it was a Schweizer 300CB.
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org
> > [mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org]On Behalf Of L39driver@aol.com
> > Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 11:37 AM
> > To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> > Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] bird vs. bell206
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 11/03/2003 08:05:04 Pacific Standard Time,
> > mgcollins@attbi.com writes:
> >
> >
> > the seats
> >
> >
> > looking for birds in an R22 you are funny
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> > <DIV><SPAN class=3D660103321-11032003><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#0000ff
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> > size=3D2>Not an=20
> > R22...I don't think I'd ride in one of those. If that bird had hit
=
> > an R22=20
> > I don't think the Robinson would have survived!! I'm currently =
> > training in=20
> > an Engstrom F28f. Before that it was a Schweizer=20
> > 300CB.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
> > <BLOCKQUOTE=20
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> > solid">
> > <DIV class=3DOutlookMessageHeader dir=3Dltr align=3Dleft><FONT =
> > face=3DTahoma=20
> > size=3D2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>=20
> > simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org =
> > [mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org]<B>On=20
> > Behalf Of </B>L39driver@aol.com<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, March 11, =
> > 2003 11:37=20
> > AM<BR><B>To:</B> simpits-tech@simpits.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re:=20
> > [simpits-tech] bird vs. bell206<BR><BR></FONT></DIV><FONT=20
> > face=3Darial,helvetica><FONT lang=3D0 face=3DArial size=3D2 =
> > FAMILY=3D"SANSSERIF">In a=20
> > message dated 11/03/2003 08:05:04 Pacific Standard Time, =
> > mgcollins@attbi.com=20
> > writes:<BR><BR>
> > <BLOCKQUOTE=20
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> > solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"=20
> > TYPE=3D"CITE">the seats</BLOCKQUOTE><BR><BR>looking for birds in an=20
> > R22 you are funny =
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> >
> >
> > --__--__--
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> > Message: 2
> > Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 17:03:30 -0700
> > To: Simpits <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> > From: "Jim K." <JimK@sisna.com>
> > Subject: [simpits-tech] F16 Canopy Frame
> > Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> >
> > Hi All,
> > Say, has anyone out there tried to make a canopy frame for a F16 pit???
> > I've got a trashed A model canopy and I'm thinking a frame for it would
be
> > cool. :-)
> > Jim
> >
> >
> > --__--__--
> >
> > Message: 3
> > Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 01:15:01 +0000 (GMT)
> > From: Roy Coates <roy@flightlab.liv.ac.uk>
> > To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> > Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] Seat Adjustment
> > Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> >
> > On Tue, 11 Mar 2003, Mark Collins wrote:
> >
> > > Hey Ed...
> > > I have a similar problem. My seat is an actual Eurcopter seat for a
> > > helicopter. This is in my helo pit. It is designed to slide fore and
> aft
> > > on some type of rail system. It looks like it should take some type
of
> > > I-Beam. I have not been able to find anything for this. I'll be
> stopping
> > > by my local "Pep Boys" auto parts store to see what they have. A
friend
> was
> > > going to try and get some folks at work to fabricate something for
> me...but
> > > they are to busy. I'll let you know what I find!
> > >
> >
> > Hey Mark, got any pics of your pit? My generic helo pit is rapidly
> > following the EC135 eurocopter layout and I'm always looking for ideas.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Roy.
> >
> >
> >
> > --__--__--
> >
> > Message: 4
> > Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 01:17:31 +0000 (GMT)
> > From: Roy Coates <roy@flightlab.liv.ac.uk>
> > To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> > Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] rotary switches
> > Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> >
> > On Tue, 11 Mar 2003, Douglas Lewis wrote:
> >
> > > I have a problem with normal mechanical "clicking" rotary switches.
Has
> > > anyone come up with a method how you can have this kind of a switch
> > > "work" in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction. I can get it to
> > > work in a clockwise direction but not the other way. I'm sure some of
> you
> > > have experienced this problem and I wonder how you solved it if you
> have.
> > > I'm not talking about rotary encoders unless they can be made to have
> > > distinct 30 or 45 degree "clicks". Any help or advice would be
> > > appreciated.
> > > Thanks, Doug
> > >
> >
> > Without some form of ratchet or clutch type arrangement, you'll not get
> > rotary _switches_ to do this. The answer is rotary encoders.
> >
> > Roy.
> >
> >
> >
> > --__--__--
> >
> > Message: 5
> > From: "Ben Jones" <bjones@pipecomp.com.au>
> > To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> > Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Seat Adjustment
> > Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 08:28:17 +0800
> > Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> >
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> > Mark ,
> >
> > with your seat...
> >
> > cessna seats slide forward and back on two I beam rails, with holes on
=
> > the top surface for two location pin from the seat to drop into on =
> > both rails,
> > try a aviation scrap yard for these , if not i have a set of seat =
> > rails(in my old mans hanger) i could take some measurements for you and
=
> > some pics.
> > this sounds like a similar principle to me ..
> >
> > regards
> >
> > ben jones
> > bjones@pipecomp.com.au
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----=20
> > From: Mark Collins=20
> > To: simpits-tech@simpits.org=20
> > Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 11:49 PM
> > Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] Seat Adjustment
> >
> >
> > Hey Ed...
> > I have a similar problem. My seat is an actual Eurcopter seat for a =
> > helicopter. This is in my helo pit. It is designed to slide fore and =
> > aft on some type of rail system. It looks like it should take some type
=
> > of I-Beam. I have not been able to find anything for this. I'll be =
> > stopping by my local "Pep Boys" auto parts store to see what they have.
=
> > A friend was going to try and get some folks at work to fabricate =
> > something for me...but they are to busy. I'll let you know what I find!
> >
> > Mark
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org =
> > [mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org]On Behalf Of Ed Henderson
> > Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 12:53 AM
> > To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> > Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Seat Adjustment
> >
> >
> > All right... I give in. I guess I am just a pessimist when it =
> > comes to my construction... trying to save the wear and tear on my ACES
=
> > II. I used the ACES plans from simpits using osb (before I knew the joy
=
> > of working with mdf) and hardboard, I am sure it will hold up. The seat
=
> > adjustment was also so that I could attach the seat to the floor and if
=
> > the position was not exactly right a month down the road it could easily
=
> > be repositioned. I feel that it needs to be secured to the floor cause
=
> > it is a little aft top heavy and I know that my 10 year old will be =
> > using the headrest for a handle to get in and out.
> >
> > BTW :-) before anybody hits me with "the F/A-18 doesn't use the =
> > ACES II" I could not find any plans for the NACES, and I was too =
> > impatient to design it myself. I will however be starting on a NACES =
> > replica when the cockpit is finished. =20
> >
> > Ed
> >
> > Keenan Akin wrote:
> >
> > Ed,
> >
> > Why are you concerned about stepping on the seat? That's how =
> > everyone I know gets in and out of an F/A-18. Holding the windshield =
> > bow, right foot on the seat, left foot on the floor, right foot on the =
> > floor, sit down.
> >
> > Keenan
> > `
> >
> > Ed Henderson wrote:
> >
> > Yea I know, but I am trying to avoid stepping in and out on the
=
> > seat so I wanted to have about 8 inches in front of the seat to step in
=
> > and then slide forward. I was planning on a pedal adjustment as well, =
> > but I have not thought about how to do that yet.
> >
> > Gene Buckle wrote:
> >
> > Ejection seats don't adjust like that Ed. :) You need to adjust the
> > pedals instead. The only adjustment the seat can make is up-down with
> > about a 5 or 6 inch range.
> >
> > g.
> >
> >
> > On Mon, 10 Mar 2003, Ed Henderson wrote:
> >
> > Anybody have fore / aft seat adjustment ideas. I was thinking about
> > drawer slides but they will not take the weight. Second option is 4
> > casters in an aluminum trough and some type of locking mechanism...
> >
> > Ed
> >
> >
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> > --=20
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> > / \
> > Ed Henderson=09
> > aircop@comcast.net
> > Naples, Florida
> > http://mywebpages.comcast.net/hangar
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> >
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> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2>Mark ,</FONT></DIV>
> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2> with your seat...</FONT></DIV>
> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2> cessna seats slide forward and back on =
> > two I beam=20
> > rails, with holes on the top surface for two location =
> > pin=20
> > from the seat to drop into on both rails,</FONT></DIV>
> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2>try a aviation scrap yard for these , if not i
=
> > have =20
> > a set of seat rails(in my old mans hanger) i could take some =
> > measurements=20
> > for you and some pics.</FONT></DIV>
> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2>this sounds like a similar principle to me =
> > ..</FONT></DIV>
> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2>regards</FONT></DIV>
> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2>ben jones</FONT></DIV>
> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2><A=20
> >
href=3D"mailto:bjones@pipecomp.com.au">bjones@pipecomp.com.au</A></FONT><=
> > /DIV>
> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
> > <DIV>----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
> > <BLOCKQUOTE dir=3Dltr=20
> > style=3D"PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; =
> > BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">
> > <DIV=20
> > style=3D"BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: =
> > black"><B>From:</B>=20
> > <A title=3Dmgcollins@attbi.com =
> > href=3D"mailto:mgcollins@attbi.com">Mark=20
> > Collins</A> </DIV>
> > <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A =
> > title=3Dsimpits-tech@simpits.org=20
> > href=3D"mailto:simpits-tech@simpits.org">simpits-tech@simpits.org</A>
=
> > </DIV>
> > <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, March 11, 2003 =
> > 11:49=20
> > PM</DIV>
> > <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> RE: [simpits-tech] =
> > Seat=20
> > Adjustment</DIV>
> > <DIV><BR></DIV>
> > <DIV><SPAN class=3D780384615-11032003><FONT face=3DArial =
> > color=3D#0000ff size=3D2>Hey=20
> > Ed...</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
> > <DIV><SPAN class=3D780384615-11032003><FONT face=3DArial =
> > color=3D#0000ff size=3D2>I=20
> > have a similar problem. My seat is an actual Eurcopter seat for
=
> > a=20
> > helicopter. This is in my helo pit. It is designed to =
> > slide fore=20
> > and aft on some type of rail system. It looks like it should =
> > take some=20
> > type of I-Beam. I have not been able to find anything for =
> > this. =20
> > I'll be stopping by my local "Pep Boys" auto parts store to see what =
> > they=20
> > have. A friend was going to try and get some folks at work to =
> > fabricate=20
> > something for me...but they are to busy. I'll let you know what
=
> > I=20
> > find!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
> > <DIV><SPAN class=3D780384615-11032003><FONT face=3DArial =
> > color=3D#0000ff=20
> > size=3D2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
> > <DIV><SPAN class=3D780384615-11032003><FONT face=3DArial =
> > color=3D#0000ff=20
> > size=3D2>Mark</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
> > <BLOCKQUOTE=20
> > style=3D"PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px
=
> > solid">
> > <DIV class=3DOutlookMessageHeader dir=3Dltr align=3Dleft><FONT =
> > face=3DTahoma=20
> > size=3D2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>=20
> > simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org =
> > [mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org]<B>On=20
> > Behalf Of </B>Ed Henderson<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, March 11, 2003 =
> > 12:53=20
> > AM<BR><B>To:</B> simpits-tech@simpits.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re:=20
> > [simpits-tech] Seat Adjustment<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>All right... =
> > I give=20
> > in. I guess I am just a pessimist when it comes to my =
> > construction...=20
> > trying to save the wear and tear on my ACES II. I used =
> > the ACES=20
> > plans from simpits using osb (before I knew the joy of working with
=
> > mdf) and=20
> > hardboard, I am sure it will hold up. The seat adjustment was
=
> > also so=20
> > that I could attach the seat to the floor and if the position was =
> > not=20
> > exactly right a month down the road it could easily be repositioned.
=
> > I=20
> > feel that it needs to be secured to the floor cause it is a little =
> > aft top=20
> > heavy and I know that my 10 year old will be using the headrest for
=
> > a handle=20
> > to get in and out.<BR><BR>BTW <SPAN
class=3Dmoz-smiley-s1><SPAN>:-)=20
> > </SPAN></SPAN> before anybody hits me with "the F/A-18 doesn't
=
> > use the=20
> > ACES II" I could not find any plans for the NACES, and I was too =
> > impatient=20
> > to design it myself. I will however be starting on a NACES =
> > replica=20
> > when the cockpit is finished. <BR><BR>Ed<BR><BR>Keenan Akin =
> > wrote:<BR>
> > <BLOCKQUOTE cite=3Dmid3E6D4B7A.3040806@yhti.net =
> > type=3D"cite">Ed,<BR><BR>Why=20
> > are you concerned about stepping on the seat? That's how =
> > everyone I=20
> > know gets in and out of an F/A-18. Holding the windshield =
> > bow, right=20
> > foot on the seat, left foot on the floor, right foot on the floor,
=
> > sit=20
> > down.<BR><BR>Keenan<BR>`<BR><BR>Ed Henderson wrote:<BR>
> > <BLOCKQUOTE cite=3Dmid:3E6D2882.1020200@comcast.net =
> > type=3D"cite">Yea I=20
> > know, but I am trying to avoid stepping in and out on the seat =
> > so I=20
> > wanted to have about 8 inches in front of the seat to step in =
> > and then=20
> > slide forward. I was planning on a pedal adjustment as =
> > well, but I=20
> > have not thought about how to do that yet.<BR><BR>Gene Buckle =
> > wrote:<BR>
> > <BLOCKQUOTE=20
> > =
> > cite=3DmidPine.BSF.4.44.0303100709420.46693-100000@grumble.deltasoft.com
=
> >
> > type=3D"cite"><PRE wrap=3D"">Ejection seats don't adjust like =
> > that Ed. :) You need to adjust the
> > pedals instead. The only adjustment the seat can make is up-down with
> > about a 5 or 6 inch range.
> >
> > g.
> >
> >
> > On Mon, 10 Mar 2003, Ed Henderson wrote:
> >
> > </PRE>
> > <BLOCKQUOTE type=3D"cite"><PRE wrap=3D"">Anybody have fore / =
> > aft seat adjustment ideas. I was thinking about
> > drawer slides but they will not take the weight. Second option is 4
> > casters in an aluminum trough and some type of locking mechanism...
> >
> > Ed
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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> > Message: 6
> > Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 19:26:51 -0500
> > Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] F16 Canopy Frame
> > From: Marv De Beque <mdebeque@woh.rr.com>
> > To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> > Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> >
> > Yeah, thought about that and when a real frame came along I bought it.
> >
> > The canopy itself will make a good sound structure, but to lift it, I
> would
> > recommend steel or aluminum as a frame. Steel is nice since you can
> easily
> > weld it. Problem is, it is heavy and the canopy weighs too much as it
is.
> > Aluminum is hard to weld and expensive.
> >
> > An alternative would be to make one from carbon fiber. Carbon fiber is
> very
> > light and extremely strong. Go to:
> >
> > http://www.aircraftspruce.com/index.php
> >
> > They sell carbon fiber cloth and the resin needed to make what you need.
> > You can hand lay it easy enough, but you will need many layers. You can
> use
> > cardboard as a starting frame and layer over that to build up the frame.
> > However, you may also want to consider using aluminum tubing as a core
for
> > additional strength.
> >
> > What ever you do it will most likely not be cheap.
> >
> > Marv
> >
> >
> > On 3/11/03 7:03 PM, "Jim K." <JimK@sisna.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Hi All,
> > > Say, has anyone out there tried to make a canopy frame for a F16
pit???
> > > I've got a trashed A model canopy and I'm thinking a frame for it
would
> be
> > > cool. :-)
> > > Jim
> > >
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> > Message: 7
> > From: "Ben Jones" <bjones@pipecomp.com.au>
> > To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> > Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Seat Adjustment
> > Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 08:31:43 +0800
> > Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> >
> > This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
> >
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> >
> > whell they did untill they dispanded the airforce to help pay for the =
> > retirement plans if many millions of sheep who are fast reaching the =
> > golden age or retirement=20
> > hehe
> >
> > ben
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----=20
> > From: L39driver@aol.com=20
> > To: simpits-tech@simpits.org=20
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 2:15 AM
> > Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Seat Adjustment
> >
> >
> > ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ok sir my mistake I must admit I know very little =
> > of the A4 except I think the New Zealanders use it as a primary strike =
> > aircraft if I re call correctly=20
> >
> > Thumper
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> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2>whell they did untill they dispanded the =
> > airforce to=20
> > help pay for the retirement plans if many millions of sheep who are fast
=
> >
> > reaching the golden age or retirement </FONT></DIV>
> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2>hehe</FONT></DIV>
> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
> > <DIV><FONT size=3D2>ben</FONT></DIV>
> > <DIV> </DIV>
> > <BLOCKQUOTE=20
> > style=3D"PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; =
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> > <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
> > <DIV=20
> > style=3D"BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: =
> > black"><B>From:</B>=20
> > <A title=3DL39driver@aol.com=20
> > href=3D"mailto:L39driver@aol.com">L39driver@aol.com</A> </DIV>
> > <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A =
> > title=3Dsimpits-tech@simpits.org=20
> > href=3D"mailto:simpits-tech@simpits.org">simpits-tech@simpits.org</A>
=
> > </DIV>
> > <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, March 12, 2003
=
> > 2:15=20
> > AM</DIV>
> > <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [simpits-tech] =
> > Seat=20
> > Adjustment</DIV>
> > <DIV><BR></DIV><FONT face=3Darial,helvetica><FONT lang=3D0 =
> > face=3DArial size=3D2=20
> > FAMILY=3D"SANSSERIF">ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ok sir my mistake I must
=
> > admit I=20
> > know very little of the A4 except I think the New Zealanders use it as
=
> > a=20
> > primary strike aircraft if I re call correctly
<BR><BR>Thumper</FONT>=20
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> >
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> >
> > Message: 8
> > Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 20:19:33 -0500
> > From: Ed Henderson <aircop@comcast.net>
> > Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Seat Adjustment
> > To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> > Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> >
> >
> > --Boundary_(ID_SQckO+UkqovLg+QcM7YnHQ)
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> >
> > Roy, we share a hangar with Med Flight and they fly an EC-135. If you
> > need any detail or layout pics let me know... I can get them any time.
> >
> > Ed
> >
> > Roy Coates wrote:
> >
> > >On Tue, 11 Mar 2003, Mark Collins wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >>Hey Ed...
> > >>I have a similar problem. My seat is an actual Eurcopter seat for a
> > >>helicopter. This is in my helo pit. It is designed to slide fore and
> aft
> > >>on some type of rail system. It looks like it should take some type
of
> > >>I-Beam. I have not been able to find anything for this. I'll be
> stopping
> > >>by my local "Pep Boys" auto parts store to see what they have. A
friend
> was
> > >>going to try and get some folks at work to fabricate something for
> me...but
> > >>they are to busy. I'll let you know what I find!
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >Hey Mark, got any pics of your pit? My generic helo pit is rapidly
> > >following the EC135 eurocopter layout and I'm always looking for ideas.
> > >
> > >Cheers,
> > >
> > >Roy.
> > >
> > >
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> > Ed Henderson
> > aircop@comcast.net
> > Naples, Florida
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> > Roy, we share a hangar with Med Flight and they fly an EC-135. If
> you need
> > any detail or layout pics let me know... I can get them any
> time.<br>
> > <br>
> > Ed<br>
> > <br>
> > Roy Coates wrote:<br>
> > <blockquote type="cite"
> >
cite="midPine.LNX.4.44.0303120113350.12625-100000@nix.mechnet.liv.ac.uk">
> > <pre wrap="">On Tue, 11 Mar 2003, Mark Collins wrote:
> >
> > </pre>
> > <blockquote type="cite">
> > <pre wrap="">Hey Ed...
> > I have a similar problem. My seat is an actual Eurcopter seat for a
> > helicopter. This is in my helo pit. It is designed to slide fore and
aft
> > on some type of rail system. It looks like it should take some type of
> > I-Beam. I have not been able to find anything for this. I'll be
stopping
> > by my local "Pep Boys" auto parts store to see what they have. A friend
> was
> > going to try and get some folks at work to fabricate something for
> me...but
> > they are to busy. I'll let you know what I find!
> >
> > </pre>
> > </blockquote>
> > <pre wrap=""><!---->
> > Hey Mark, got any pics of your pit? My generic helo pit is rapidly
> > following the EC135 eurocopter layout and I'm always looking for ideas.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Roy.
> >
> >
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> > / \
> > Ed Henderson
> > <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
> href="mailto:aircop@comcast.net">aircop@comcast.net</a>
> > Naples, Florida
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