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Forum: Messages 10-26-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 83,415
Posted By bjornfb
Greg, I have a 76 P337 with intercoolers based at...

Greg,
I have a 76 P337 with intercoolers based at a fairly short runway, and that’s basically the procedure I use. The only difference in my procedure is that I pull back the power a bit at about...
Forum: Messages 09-13-23, 11:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 28,033
Posted By bjornfb
Thanks for the recommendation. -Bjorn

Thanks for the recommendation.

-Bjorn
Forum: Messages 08-29-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 28,033
Posted By bjornfb
Broker recommendations for selling my Skymaster?

I've decided to sell my 1976 P337 (N923SB) because my mission requirements have changed. It's a shame because I've spent so so much time and energy making it perfect, but oh well, life goes on....
Forum: Messages 04-23-23, 10:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,876
Posted By bjornfb
I agree: get a conventional MEL, it makes...

I agree: get a conventional MEL, it makes everything easier.

-Bjorn
Forum: Messages 02-26-23, 04:03 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 265,595
Posted By bjornfb
Done. Can’t remember if I filed it out before, so...

Done. Can’t remember if I filed it out before, so I did just now (or again).

-Bjorn
Forum: Messages 02-23-23, 01:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 135,020
Posted By bjornfb
Sorry, I don’t: they were installed as part of a...

Sorry, I don’t: they were installed as part of a larger “catch up on deferred maintenance of the previous owner” effort and so I don’t know how much the ElectroAirs took by themselves.

-Bjorn
Forum: Messages 02-14-23, 09:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 166,516
Posted By bjornfb
Sounds good to me!

Sounds good to me!
Forum: Messages 09-06-22, 10:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 54,895
Posted By bjornfb
I use an AC Air Technology T1X2...

I use an AC Air Technology T1X2 https://acairtechnology.com/products/ac-tracktech-t1x2-adjustable-cradle — I love it. Remote control allows me to walk around the airplane as I shoehorn it into the...
Forum: Messages 09-02-22, 01:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 135,020
Posted By bjornfb
Karl, I did put those switch panels...

Karl,
I did put those switch panels (http://www.electroair.net/switchPanel.html) in when I upgraded to the ElectroAirs. I did it mostly because I liked the look and I never liked the fact that the...
Forum: Messages 08-30-22, 12:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 22,747
Posted By bjornfb
Multi motor, I am ready to buy immediately, so...

Multi motor,
I am ready to buy immediately, so please add me to the list.

Cheers,
-Bjorn
Forum: Messages 02-19-22, 10:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 22,037
Posted By bjornfb
We purchased the headrests from a salvage yard...

We purchased the headrests from a salvage yard and had the shop restore and recover them to match our interior. Very happy with the result.

-Bjorn
Forum: Messages 02-13-22, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 22,037
Posted By bjornfb
Yes, I had headrests installed. The shop said it...

Yes, I had headrests installed. The shop said it was easy.

-Bjorn
Forum: Messages 12-19-21, 12:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 21,176
Posted By bjornfb
I just had to have my whole horizontal stabilizer...

I just had to have my whole horizontal stabilizer reskinned due to corrosion, so I’d suggest looking inside there as well.

-Bjorn
Forum: Parts For Sale 12-07-21, 10:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 76,726
Posted By bjornfb
I could use the rear air scoop (the big top one)...

I could use the rear air scoop (the big top one) - that whole piece.

-Bjorn
Forum: Mechanics and Service Providers 10-26-21, 10:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 44,538
Posted By bjornfb
I can recommend Metal Innovations at KUAO just...

I can recommend Metal Innovations at KUAO just south of Portland.

-Bjorn
Forum: Messages 09-26-21, 10:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 135,020
Posted By bjornfb
Re: Electroair mags

> Have you also experience better fuel economy and performance on takeoff and at cruise.

Karl, I can't say whether I've been getting better fuel economy as I didn't keep accurate enough records...
Forum: Messages 09-15-21, 12:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 135,020
Posted By bjornfb
> Has anyone installed the Electroair mags on...

> Has anyone installed the Electroair mags on their Skymaster?

Yes, I have the ElectroAir system on both engines of my P337. Love them. The engines run extremely smoothly and they are the easiest...
Forum: Messages 07-29-21, 01:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 44,794
Posted By bjornfb
Thanks! This is all very helpful. I forwarded the...

Thanks! This is all very helpful. I forwarded the whole thread to the shop and I'll report back on the progress. Thank you.
Forum: Messages 07-27-21, 09:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 44,794
Posted By bjornfb
Question about Skymaster landing gear system

Unfortunately for me, my 1976 P337 suffered a nose gear collapse during taxi tests during its annual :( Fortunately the shop's insurance is paying for all the repairs (new propellor, prop strike...
Forum: Messages 07-24-21, 03:16 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 165,913
Posted By bjornfb
Cessna 177B.

Cessna 177B.
Forum: Messages 07-04-21, 05:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,290
Posted By bjornfb
I’d love to have just an IPC in make and model...

I’d love to have just an IPC in make and model each year - I was doing that anyway before I bought the Skymaster. But so far all the insurance I can find requires annual school. What insurance...
Forum: Links 05-12-21, 09:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 53,537
Posted By bjornfb
If they offer it again, I would pay to attend and...

If they offer it again, I would pay to attend and learn.

-Bjorn
Forum: Messages 03-20-21, 12:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 17,836
Posted By bjornfb
Re: Any frequent IFR pilots?

Yes, flying in the Pacific Northwest means that most of my flights from October through May involve some level of IFR. More often than not the flight is a climb in IFR, cruise clear above, then a...
Forum: Flight Instruction and Recurrent Training 11-23-20, 11:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 36,639
Posted By bjornfb
I’ve been using Boris Vasilev from Phoenix,...

I’ve been using Boris Vasilev from Phoenix, Arizona for my annual flight review.
+1 (602) 791-9637
freedomflightservice@gmail.com

He comes up to Portland every year to go flying with me so I’m sure...
Forum: Messages 10-21-20, 10:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 38,229
Posted By bjornfb
Yes, I’ve put CiES senders and a JPI960 in my...

Yes, I’ve put CiES senders and a JPI960 in my plane. The installation required a little debugging (it turns out that the senders should not be grounded to the airframe - I think that was the...
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