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Forum: Messages 04-23-10, 01:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 28,184
Posted By gkey
Smile Want some REAL competition?

Herb,

Seems like there is no real competition for your wonderful bird - in the USA!
$180,000 of upgrading later, it would have been interesing to see how my plane would have fared. Unfortunately I...
Forum: Messages 09-07-09, 08:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 33,588
Posted By gkey
No, I have not done the right panel yet. The...

No, I have not done the right panel yet. The centre stack turned out extremely well, and the left panel looks beautiful. Unfortunately, I had a few problems with it (i) The Aspen could not keep it's...
Forum: Messages 08-10-09, 10:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,718
Posted By gkey
Thanks for the input. However, when one reads...

Thanks for the input. However, when one reads through Hartzell's web pages, one would swear only everything good is to come from installing 3-bladed props, from torque, power, speed, climb,...
Forum: Messages 08-08-09, 11:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,718
Posted By gkey
New prop: 2 vs 3 blades?

I know that within the next 2 years or so, my shop is going to recommend new prop blades. My plane has 2-blade props on the front and rear, and it is the rear one that needs attention soon.

I have...
Forum: Messages 06-20-09, 02:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,567
Posted By gkey
Tony, I remember, before I had the Skymaster I...

Tony,

I remember, before I had the Skymaster I was reading up everything I could about it. I even got a POH copied to read. The landing gear in particular was difficult for me to understand, since I...
Forum: Messages 06-18-09, 10:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,567
Posted By gkey
Don't know how the B models work, but mine is a G...

Don't know how the B models work, but mine is a G model, and the fuel tank selectors are always set in the green - never have to touch them again. Regarding long range tanks, you will LOVE them. The...
Forum: Messages 06-17-09, 04:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,567
Posted By gkey
Welcome!

From one proud Canadian Skymaster owner to another - Welcome!
Which model did you get? Do you have long range tanks?
Forum: Messages 06-17-09, 12:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,690
Posted By gkey
My two cents on 2 things you mentioned: Fuel....

My two cents on 2 things you mentioned:
Fuel. Every time I refuel, I do it to the rim, and then work out my consumption based on the hours in the Journey logs. Quite consistently, my fuel burn is 17...
Forum: Messages 03-18-09, 09:31 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 259,067
Posted By gkey
Thanks, Herb. Now, if someone can just figure...

Thanks, Herb.

Now, if someone can just figure out a way to make those winglets with HID landing lights in them, that would be awesome!!
Forum: Messages 03-17-09, 08:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 47,089
Posted By gkey
GJ, Same problem here. Been to the shop, more...

GJ,

Same problem here. Been to the shop, more times than I can remember. Replaced each part of that system at least once. Still no hope. Now I ignore the needles and fly by weight/amount of fuel...
Forum: Messages 03-17-09, 12:10 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 259,067
Posted By gkey
Herb, Wonderful job. If I may, I would like to...

Herb,

Wonderful job. If I may, I would like to offer one last piece of advice: Have you considered permanently installing the wires of a BatteryMinder to your battery? I have taken the cowling off...
Forum: Messages 03-16-09, 09:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,674
Posted By gkey
Maybe it is because I got scared witless one day...

Maybe it is because I got scared witless one day when my gear refused to come down, or maybe because after pumping 97 times my arm was useless for a week afterwards, but I have a very healthy respect...
Forum: Messages 03-15-09, 03:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,674
Posted By gkey
I think most of us land our 337's at higher...

I think most of us land our 337's at higher speeds than what they can really do (human nature, maybe). Think about it: Vs=65 KTS and Vso=52 KTS (for my plane), and still I land at about 75 KTS. These...
Forum: Messages 03-14-09, 09:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 26,722
Posted By gkey
I agree with Roger. My trips are usually 300+...

I agree with Roger. My trips are usually 300+ miles, and I generally fly them in the 9500 - 13000 ft range. My 337 is N/A. No T, no P, not even O2 built in. Instead, I have the "tank+snorkel" from...
Forum: Messages 03-12-09, 03:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 33,588
Posted By gkey
Talking Almost done!

OK, we're almost done now. GKEY is still enjoying her stay "at the spa", but things are coming to a close for this phase of the upgrades.

Besides the 2" ASI and ALT intruments that are still coming,...
Forum: Messages 03-07-09, 11:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 26,722
Posted By gkey
My approach

ipasgas1,

First off, as anesthetist I find your avtar name cool!

I have flown 172, 182, Arrow, Seneca II, and Skymaster. I still have my beloved 172N and 337G. My wife refuses to get into a plane...
Forum: Messages 03-03-09, 01:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 33,588
Posted By gkey
Cool Need a hotplate!!

The (expensive) upgrade is almost done, and yet the Gremlins keep coming out from somewhere...

Newest Gremlin: My windscreen hotplate has decided to finally part with this world. It has been fixed...
Forum: Messages 02-26-09, 12:24 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 259,067
Posted By gkey
Herb, As you may recall, I am in similar (but...

Herb,

As you may recall, I am in similar (but less public) process with my plane at this moment. I am very interested to learn more about the wingtips you are installing, because I wanted to install...
Forum: Parts For Sale 02-26-09, 01:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,135
Posted By gkey
David, Do you have a hot plate for sale?

David,

Do you have a hot plate for sale?
Forum: Messages 01-25-09, 07:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 22,149
Posted By gkey
Ah, darn. And I checked, it was NOT April...

Ah, darn. And I checked, it was NOT April 1st.
Such tanks could have been a good idea though.
Forum: Messages 01-24-09, 10:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 33,588
Posted By gkey
And in case anyone is wondering, I'm still...

And in case anyone is wondering, I'm still waiting for GKEY to be finished. Good thing the winter up here in Cold Lake (no pun intended) is so bitterly cold (- 31 C) that nothing can survive outside,...
Forum: Messages 01-24-09, 09:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 22,149
Posted By gkey
I hope this is not a hoax, because it might be a...

I hope this is not a hoax, because it might be a darn good solution for quickly converting a plane for really long distances. Sure beats connecting and setting up a turtle pack, and does not eat up...
Forum: Messages 12-28-08, 12:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 33,588
Posted By gkey
Time sure goes by verrryyyy slooooowwww when your...

Time sure goes by verrryyyy slooooowwww when your plane is in the shop. I do get pictures from the shop on a semi-regular basis, showing the progress that's been made. The aluminum left panel has...
Forum: Messages 12-02-08, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,244
Posted By gkey
Yep. And yep. As far as I know HID and Xenon are...

Yep. And yep. As far as I know HID and Xenon are pretty much the same thing - at least, the same result. A piercing blue-white light that can be seen for miles and miles and miles and...

They use a...
Forum: Messages 12-01-08, 09:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,244
Posted By gkey
Well, it's official. Nobody, but nobody, makes...

Well, it's official. Nobody, but nobody, makes wingtips with landing lights built in for 337G's. Looks like I am going to stay with the two lights in the cowl...at least I'll change them to HID's and...
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