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Forum: Messages 12-09-05, 11:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 76,275
Posted By Mitch Taylor
I know there's a 336 based at Torrance, CA. Don't...

I know there's a 336 based at Torrance, CA. Don't know the N number. I think the owner lost his medical, so I don't know if it gets flown.
Forum: Messages 12-01-05, 11:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,521
Posted By Mitch Taylor
I can't remember his last name, but Armando works...

I can't remember his last name, but Armando works out of Torrance. He just did a 337 checkout for a new owner there, and he did the last biennial checkride I took before I sold my O2. The phone...
Forum: Messages 11-23-05, 10:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,448
Posted By Mitch Taylor
If it's a Super Skyrocket, they are TSIO 520s,...

If it's a Super Skyrocket, they are TSIO 520s, and the numbers listed are what Riley posts. I saw a review in one of the aircraft mags years ago that thought they were pretty close.
Forum: Messages 03-23-05, 05:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,720
Posted By Mitch Taylor
When you say fuel flow is all over the place,...

When you say fuel flow is all over the place, does it go above and below what's set, or just below? Sounds like it could be a vent problem if it's just dropping off.
Forum: Messages 03-18-05, 11:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,617
Posted By Mitch Taylor
There are similar photos on this web site, along...

There are similar photos on this web site, along with a few stories of low approaches there. There are also some "incident" photos that are pretty amazing.

http://www.aviationpics.de/
Forum: Messages 03-07-05, 12:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 29,648
Posted By Mitch Taylor
My experience was that the cowl flaps want to...

My experience was that the cowl flaps want to open somewhat, not close. At high speed, the motor was straining to get them fully closed. If the brake slipped, they'd creep partially open.
Forum: Messages 01-14-05, 12:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 53,699
Posted By Mitch Taylor
I'm not sure you can hold altitude on one engine...

I'm not sure you can hold altitude on one engine with the ferry tank full. Also, I'd be more concerned about how much harder you're running the rear engine.
Forum: Messages 12-30-04, 09:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,117
Posted By Mitch Taylor
There's an interesting note in Avweb on...

There's an interesting note in Avweb on certifying the rear prop for icing on the Adam 500. FAA now requires pusher props to handle ice chunks shed from the wings. Article is at...
Forum: Messages 12-14-04, 12:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 25,263
Posted By Mitch Taylor
As I recall, you just have to go back and do one...

As I recall, you just have to go back and do one approach with an engine shut down (or zero thrust) to get the multi added on to your instrument rating.
Forum: Messages 10-19-04, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,133
Posted By Mitch Taylor
Check the swivel fitting in the brake line on the...

Check the swivel fitting in the brake line on the top end of the gear leg. They can leak in one position, and be fine the rest of the time. I had a similar incident, but in my case I was just taxiing...
Forum: Messages 06-29-04, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,429
Posted By Mitch Taylor
It's possible that in replacing the hoses, some...

It's possible that in replacing the hoses, some fod got knocked loose and clogged things up. Did this start happening right after the hose change?
Forum: Messages 05-11-04, 09:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 27,509
Posted By Mitch Taylor
If anyone has good OCR software, most of the text...

If anyone has good OCR software, most of the text can be pulled out of the scan. It still needs editing, but it's faster than typing it from scratch.
Forum: Messages 05-06-04, 11:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,590
Posted By Mitch Taylor
The one I'm talking about is the proof of concept...

The one I'm talking about is the proof of concept done for the military on the O-2A. It had two turboprops, and if they'd done the whole conversion, it would have had a new greenhouse as well.
Forum: Messages 05-06-04, 11:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,590
Posted By Mitch Taylor
I believe it is being converted back to standard...

I believe it is being converted back to standard engines. There is a web page somewhere on the restoration. I saw it a long time ago, so it may have been completed by now.
Forum: Messages 04-07-04, 03:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 21,170
Posted By Mitch Taylor
I don't know about any other engines, but the...

I don't know about any other engines, but the R-1820s used on T-28s had ceramic coated exhausts on at least some of them.
Forum: Messages 03-22-04, 03:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 32,281
Posted By Mitch Taylor
O-2A is most definitely included, particulary...

O-2A is most definitely included, particulary since it was subjected to lots of high G maneuvers. Falls in the same classification with arcraft used for terrain following. Good idea to do anyway,...
Forum: Messages 03-22-04, 03:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,906
Posted By Mitch Taylor
There are two books that have some good info. One...

There are two books that have some good info. One is "Cessna Warbirds", and the other is "Hit My Smoke". "Cessna Warbirds" talks about the ferry flights, and how long it took to get off the ground...
Forum: Messages 02-21-04, 09:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 27,082
Posted By Mitch Taylor
This discussion makes me a little nervous!...

This discussion makes me a little nervous! Judging by these responses, a factory reman has a 50% chance of going south at a very low time. Makes me wonder about their quality control.
Forum: Messages 01-26-04, 10:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,993
Posted By Mitch Taylor
I don't have the Dash one handy (maybe Oscardeuce...

I don't have the Dash one handy (maybe Oscardeuce can check his), but I don't believe there is a Vle listed for the O2. I remember looking for it, but I don't think I ever found one.
Forum: Messages 12-23-03, 02:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 10,092
Posted By Mitch Taylor
O2 article

Here's a link to a nice article on flying O2's.

http://www.aog-usafa.org/images/PDFs/Reunion_With_Old_Friend.pdf
Forum: Messages 12-20-03, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,179
Posted By Mitch Taylor
One other consideration: I've heard that S-Tec...

One other consideration: I've heard that S-Tec has problems with the STC for Skymasters. I think is has to do with the servo on the ailerons, but I don't remember for sure. You should check with them...
Forum: Messages 10-20-03, 02:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,970
Posted By Mitch Taylor
The dash one on the O2 says that spins are not...

The dash one on the O2 says that spins are not allowed, but that they aren't a problem either. They claim standard recovery techniques work just fine. Haven't tried it myself, so I can't vouch for it.
Forum: Messages 10-08-03, 12:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 28,034
Posted By Mitch Taylor
I think to increase max landing weight, you'd...

I think to increase max landing weight, you'd probably have to rebuild the whole airframe. Landing gear, wing attach, spar strength, all have to do with it. The g stress you put on the airframe when...
Forum: Messages 10-04-03, 01:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 28,034
Posted By Mitch Taylor
The mechanical pumb will draw from the aux tank,...

The mechanical pumb will draw from the aux tank, but if there's air in the lines (because you ran the main dry) it will take quite a while to get fuel flowing again. The system I use when flying...
Forum: Messages 09-30-03, 11:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,637
Posted By Mitch Taylor
Actually, in the dash 1, you need to go to the...

Actually, in the dash 1, you need to go to the tables. I don't have mine with me, but there is a rotation and liftoff speed for several different weights. I believe rotation at 4300 gross is at about...
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