Forum: Messages
07-05-24, 09:10 PM
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Forum: Messages
06-28-24, 10:08 PM
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I can feel your pain. I've had my Skymaster 7...
I can feel your pain. I've had my Skymaster 7 years and 3 different shops and I never can get the thing out of maintenance in a timely manner. Right now she went in April 1st and she is not out yet....
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Forum: Messages
03-05-24, 09:16 PM
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Forum: Parts Sources
01-24-24, 08:04 PM
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Forum: Messages
12-19-23, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 169,241
Battery Source
I just bought a new Gill 242 from Boeing for $562.89 plus I had to buy acid from the installer. $127 to install the acid and put the battery in the aircraft. Boeing had many of these in stock. I...
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Forum: Messages
12-03-23, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 67,519
Starting Non Turbo
I use a 50 year plus method also. Front engine first, battery cable length shorter. I put the mixture and the throttle full forward for a COLD start. I hit the boost pump for a count of 4 to 5. I...
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Forum: Messages
08-03-23, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 26,952
135 Certificate Orion
All, The 135 certificate is for sale if someone would be interested or knows someone who might be interested. I know this because I had a call today from an associate who knows Mrs Coffman and he...
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Forum: Messages
07-20-23, 10:18 PM
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Views: 25,280
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Forum: Messages
07-05-23, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 8
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Need a name/PN
Hello All,
On the top of the engine cowl just forward of the windscreen is a panel which is held down by several cam locks which permits access to the back of the instrument panel from outside the...
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Forum: Messages
04-19-23, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 6
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Ferry vs Instruction
A friend of mine bought a 337 in NY and hired an instructor to "instruct" him on the 337 as they brought the aircraft to South Florida. This would satisfy the insurance company's 10 hour...
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Forum: Messages
04-19-23, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 170,253
Eating Crow
Hey Skymaster People, After further investigation it has been determined that the aforementioned swivel does not swivel quite enough when tightened down. I owe you all a big APOLOGY. We cannot find a...
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Forum: Messages
04-18-23, 08:37 PM
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Forum: Messages
04-17-23, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 170,253
We did a gear swing with the swivel removed and...
We did a gear swing with the swivel removed and confirmed there was no interference or stress on the line. The line we have is teflon and the IA would be more comfortable changing the line back to...
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Forum: Parts Sources
04-14-23, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Messages
04-14-23, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 170,253
My brake line swivel has seen better days....
My brake line swivel has seen better days. Someone previously beat the crap out of it and it is no longer serviceable or repairable. I found a replacement part which is a Phoenix C6-4-6. Cost about...
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Forum: Messages
03-08-23, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 108,559
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Forum: Messages
03-03-23, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 108,559
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Forum: Messages
02-26-23, 09:29 PM
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Views: 269,737
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Forum: Messages
02-25-23, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 166,765
Maybe we can start to bond our group with...
Maybe we can start to bond our group with something a little less grand than a meet up in the middle of the country. Here in South Florida there is a club called the Old Farts Flying Club. Each week...
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Forum: Messages
01-19-23, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 269,737
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Forum: Messages
01-10-23, 01:59 PM
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Views: 12,593
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Forum: Messages
01-05-23, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 269,737
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Forum: Messages
01-04-23, 02:42 PM
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Views: 36,508
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Forum: Messages
01-02-23, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 36,508
I use the Tango series headset. No wires. Good...
I use the Tango series headset. No wires. Good fit. Light weight. No tugging on my left ear. Seals well. Nice with music and good service from the factory. $175 complete overhaul including soft...
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Forum: Messages
11-06-22, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 26,952
My Condolences
I'm sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Another man with a wealth of Skymaster knowledge that cannot be replaced.
Will the company continue operations?
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