Forum: Messages
03-05-18, 10:12 PM
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Paint
Skymaster,
My favorite is the second from the left. I agree the dark belly better conceals the dirt. Skymasters can easily have a chubby, guppy-like look if the belly paint waistline comes up too...
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Forum: Messages
04-15-07, 07:15 AM
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Forum: Messages
12-14-05, 05:04 AM
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Replies: 14
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I'll second the recommendation for the PowerTow...
I'll second the recommendation for the PowerTow EZ40. They've even got optional snow chains for it.
http://www.powertow.com/40ez1.html
I got the optional electric starter and headlight. That might...
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Forum: Messages
10-27-05, 04:46 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 12,359
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Forum: Messages
09-27-05, 05:28 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 12,859
There was an article in September 2005 Aviation...
There was an article in September 2005 Aviation Consumer. It covered the topic of porting & polishing. This is a process of cleaning up obstructions & roughness in the intake and exhaust ports. They...
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Forum: Messages
07-01-05, 01:30 AM
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Replies: 22
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Forum: Messages
06-04-05, 05:29 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 25,482
Big Al,
I'm not expert but I'll offer you my...
Big Al,
I'm not expert but I'll offer you my opinion...
The power pack will pump until the pressure switch trips. It should be set for something like 1500 PSI. If it's set low, then the pump will...
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Forum: Messages
05-16-05, 04:36 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 16,714
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Forum: Messages
04-19-05, 04:15 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 22,055
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Forum: Messages
03-23-05, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 24,540
Dave,
I got a chance to read the maintenance...
Dave,
I got a chance to read the maintenance manual this evening. From what I understand of the schematic, it looks like you cannot get an "up light” indication if the pressure switch has not...
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Forum: Messages
03-21-05, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,499
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Forum: Messages
03-20-05, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 25,864
I got mine from:
http://www.avion.com/
Call up...
I got mine from:
http://www.avion.com/
Call up and speak with Trevor. The final result was very nice - however, dealing with Trevor can be an extreme test of your patience. He's a very nice guy and...
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Forum: Messages
03-20-05, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 24,540
Skyking,
This version of 337 is a 1975...
Skyking,
This version of 337 is a 1975 T337G.
Dave,
I'm no expert but here's my 2 cents...
Normally the gear pump will continue to run until a certain pressure is achieved (I think it's 1500...
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Forum: Messages
03-15-05, 05:06 AM
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Messages
03-09-05, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 105,593
Thanks for that RAM link. I wish someone from...
Thanks for that RAM link. I wish someone from that company were available to explain some of their points:
1) "mis-management at LOP settings can cause both dynamic stresses and thermal stresses...
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Forum: Messages
03-08-05, 02:47 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 105,593
Kevin,
What you're suggesting (leaving the FF...
Kevin,
What you're suggesting (leaving the FF extra rich during the cruise climb) is something Walter advocates - and told me I too would be convinced as to why this is a good idea by attending the...
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Forum: Messages
03-04-05, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 107,016
Kyle,
That's a great point about a controlled...
Kyle,
That's a great point about a controlled study of engine longevity. It's strange that the manufacturers haven't done this, but I suspect it would only further illustrate their poor QC.
What...
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Forum: Messages
03-03-05, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 107,016
Kyle,
In reply to a question you asked several...
Kyle,
In reply to a question you asked several postings back ... No, I no longer have the JPI-760. From your last posting it looks like you can see one of the benefits of using a pair of singles...
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Forum: Messages
02-09-05, 04:19 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 18,871
I think the reason the stats don't show the...
I think the reason the stats don't show the Skymaster as being safer than other planes in because losing an engine, is not what kills most pilots. And in particular, most twins fly just fine when...
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Forum: Messages
01-23-05, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 10,534
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Forum: Messages
01-20-05, 03:18 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 53,912
Someone had to bring up this heresy ....
Just...
Someone had to bring up this heresy ....
Just get a set of Gami balanced injectors and run LOP. Apart from installing bigger tanks, this is the easiest way to increase your range. You'll get 15% or...
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Forum: Messages
01-04-05, 05:27 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 12,384
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Forum: Messages
12-28-04, 02:36 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 61,307
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Forum: Messages
12-22-04, 03:15 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 19,160
Regarding Ice Bridging: The NASA Glenn Research...
Regarding Ice Bridging: The NASA Glenn Research Center did an exhaustive icing study recently and concluded that bridging was a myth. (I'm not trying to argue any point here, but just show the new...
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Forum: Messages
12-12-04, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 25,329
Steve,
Regarding your statement "Your ticket...
Steve,
Regarding your statement "Your ticket then reads SE Land, ME Land, Instrument Airplane," if you don't pass the IFR part of the ME Practical test, then you'll get a "VFR-Only" limitation on...
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