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Forum: Links 10-19-11, 06:50 PM
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Posted By tropical
Which is barely a step above...

Which is barely a step above "secretary".
Forum: Messages 09-24-11, 08:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 22,953
Posted By tropical
Skyking, You operate a P337, yet you cannot...

Skyking,

You operate a P337, yet you cannot afford a $125 part????
Forum: Messages 09-19-11, 09:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 49,622
Posted By tropical
Sorry, not gonna buy that. So you are saying...

Sorry, not gonna buy that. So you are saying before purchasing the airplane you never, nor did your mechanic, open an inspection cover? You or your mechanic never removed a cowling?


You're grasping...
Forum: Messages 09-16-11, 08:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 49,622
Posted By tropical
So you knew of this "gross negligence" and you...

So you knew of this "gross negligence" and you purchased, and flew the airplane anyway??

Who's negligent?
Forum: Messages 09-16-11, 04:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 49,622
Posted By tropical
Design flaw?? Do you even understand what...

Design flaw?? Do you even understand what corrosion is? We're talking aluminum products being built up to 50 years ago, stored and cared for in who knows what ways.

Sorry, I just don't buy your...
Forum: Messages 09-16-11, 07:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 49,622
Posted By tropical
On a product they built 30 to 50 years ago?? If...

On a product they built 30 to 50 years ago??

If you had a '65 Ford Mustang with 250,000 miles on it would you expect Ford to still warranty it???
Forum: Messages 09-16-11, 07:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 49,622
Posted By tropical
Nope. Cessna never envisioned these planes flying...

Nope. Cessna never envisioned these planes flying for 30-40 and even 50+ years.
Forum: Messages 09-15-11, 08:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 49,622
Posted By tropical
Wrong. The SID's are being driven by corporate...

Wrong. The SID's are being driven by corporate (Cessna) attorneys as a CYA maneuver.
Forum: Messages 05-09-11, 07:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 43,001
Posted By tropical
That's an Owen Bell airplane. I wouldn't touch it.

That's an Owen Bell airplane. I wouldn't touch it.
Forum: Parts For Sale 04-29-11, 08:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 10,131
Posted By tropical
Panel Overlay mold

Custom fiberglass mold for panel overlays on C337.

Get rid of those old cracking plastic overlays and create your own custom fiberglass replacements.

This cost $500 to produce, make an offer and...
Forum: Messages 12-02-10, 08:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 109,390
Posted By tropical
And note the very informative and quick reply...

And note the very informative and quick reply from Owen Bell as well.........................
Forum: Messages 11-05-10, 10:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 109,390
Posted By tropical
Good Luck on this one. If you want Owen Bell to...

Good Luck on this one. If you want Owen Bell to reply you're gonna have to do it with a subpoena.
Forum: Messages 10-20-10, 07:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 109,390
Posted By tropical
FLINT obviously has better engineering.

FLINT obviously has better engineering.
Forum: Messages 08-25-10, 08:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 106,920
Posted By tropical
The entire airplane market is down, not just...

The entire airplane market is down, not just Skymasters. I've noticed you've had your Lanceair Legacy for sale for a while now also.
Forum: Parts For Sale 08-15-10, 11:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 11,192
Posted By tropical
Bruce's Cabin Cover almost new

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Bruces-Cabin-Cover-Cessna-337-/220654761097?pt=Motors_Aviation_Parts_Gear
Forum: Messages 07-01-10, 10:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 106,920
Posted By tropical
If you bought this Skymaster you are looking at...

If you bought this Skymaster you are looking at putting in about $50,000 to bring it up to standards. Of course, that's a conservative estimate.
Forum: Messages 07-01-10, 09:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 106,920
Posted By tropical
If your funds are limited, owning ANY airplane is...

If your funds are limited, owning ANY airplane is a mistake.
Forum: Messages 07-01-10, 09:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 106,920
Posted By tropical
So what do you consider "rightly...

So what do you consider "rightly priced"?
Forum: Messages 06-11-10, 07:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 35,076
Posted By tropical
Autopilots Central in Tulsa, OK. 400 autopilots...

Autopilots Central in Tulsa, OK.

400 autopilots will develop intermittent problems due to their age. This can come from leaking capacitors to corrosion on connectors.
Forum: Messages 06-05-10, 04:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,094
Posted By tropical
IAS is "indicated airspeed". The Skymaster (NA)...

IAS is "indicated airspeed". The Skymaster (NA) at 6000' Standard day will get about 160Kts TAS (true airspeed).

A very simple formula is TAS = IAS + (2% IAS per 1000 ft altitude).

So at 5,000 ft...
Forum: Messages 05-31-10, 03:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 70,249
Posted By tropical
Just a side note on "zero thrust" settings. Even...

Just a side note on "zero thrust" settings. Even if you have set the book "zero thrust setting" you are still producing a small amount of thrust.

The airplane will behave differently. Try it with...
Forum: Messages 05-30-10, 03:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,852
Posted By tropical
It appears it was making power by the twisting of...

It appears it was making power by the twisting of the blades.
Forum: Messages 05-29-10, 09:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 70,249
Posted By tropical
Doesn't trouble me at all. Several posters...

Doesn't trouble me at all. Several posters (including me) have already gave you information but you simply won't accept it.

You take a "pollyanna principal" approach to operating the Skymaster as...
Forum: Messages 05-29-10, 03:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 70,249
Posted By tropical
Bags of sand, bags of concrete mix, free weights,...

Bags of sand, bags of concrete mix, free weights, etc. It doesn't have to be people.

You're expecting someone to provide you with an answer when you could go out and prove it to yourself except you...
Forum: Messages 05-29-10, 12:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 70,249
Posted By tropical
Load your aircraft up and duplicate the...

Load your aircraft up and duplicate the circumstances you mention and go out and try it.

No 2 aircraft are the same, nor are two different pilot's abilities.

You're looking for a blanket answer.
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