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Forum: Messages 09-30-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 11
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Posted By edasmus
UPDATE: I got my airplane out of annual last...

UPDATE:

I got my airplane out of annual last week from the new shop away from my home airport. I have flown the airplane about 4 hours in the last week and it seems to be doing well. The new shop...
Forum: Messages 09-18-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,053
Posted By edasmus
Thank you for the suggestions. I have met Don...

Thank you for the suggestions. I have met Don Nieser many years ago at KOSH and have purchased parts from him over the years. Seemed to be a very kind soul.

The airplane is currently still in the...
Forum: Messages 09-09-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,053
Posted By edasmus
Thanks Steve G for the Ohio recommendation. That...

Thanks Steve G for the Ohio recommendation. That distance is much more preferable. I have considered the issue of a salvage yard possibly selling the airplane whole. I'll cross that bridge if I...
Forum: Messages 09-07-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,053
Posted By edasmus
Thanks for those suggestions LJ…. Very...

Thanks for those suggestions LJ…. Very interesting options worth considering. I will definitely look into those! 😊😊

From your public profile, it looks like you’re located in KOKC. Is that where...
Forum: Messages 09-07-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,053
Posted By edasmus
Hi Steve G.... Thanks for your response. Yes,...

Hi Steve G....

Thanks for your response. Yes, Richard Collins did scrap his beloved P210 N40RC after 28 years and hung the control yoke on his wall in memory of his airplane, if my memory is...
Forum: Messages 09-05-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,053
Posted By edasmus
I appreciate your suggestion. I’ll check that one...

I appreciate your suggestion. I’ll check that one out.

My airplane is currently in for the annual inspection. I have lost my on field maintenance facility that I have been working with for nearly...
Forum: Messages 09-05-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,053
Posted By edasmus
How to scrap my 1973 C337G

Hi all....

I am considering options on how to retire my Skymaster that I have been operating since 2002. I'm leaning towards simply retiring it from service. My question is, how do I do this...
Forum: Messages 03-08-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 22,997
Posted By edasmus
"Excruciating".... YEP You have summed it up! ...

"Excruciating".... YEP

You have summed it up! In my senior years, I've reduced the story to a much shorter version.

Higher POWER = Higher SPEED = Less TIME = More $$$ (In FUEL and probably...
Forum: Messages 03-08-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 22,997
Posted By edasmus
My research agrees with your logic. I fly for...

My research agrees with your logic. I fly for entertainment and rarely have anywhere to go. My plane is not turbocharged but I have always set 65% or less in cruise and lean to my heart’s content....
Forum: Messages 02-14-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 27,740
Posted By edasmus
This is what mine looked like. 1973 C337G about 2...

This is what mine looked like. 1973 C337G about 2 1/2 years ago. Hopefully the pic attaches.
Forum: Parts Sources 09-27-23, 11:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 31,652
Posted By edasmus
I would tend to doubt that they would paint the...

I would tend to doubt that they would paint the parts. When I did it more than a decade ago, I recall the parts arriving pure white. Additionally, trimming, sanding, and even some heating was...
Forum: Parts Sources 09-27-23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 31,652
Posted By edasmus
It’s been years since I used this place but I...

It’s been years since I used this place but I think they’re still around.

planeplastics.com
Forum: Aircraft For Sale 09-16-23, 08:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 36,799
Posted By edasmus
No not a Reims. Mine is a 73 C337G. However, the...

No not a Reims. Mine is a 73 C337G. However, the referenced information applies to all our reciprocating aircraft engines. 😊
Forum: Aircraft For Sale 09-16-23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 36,799
Posted By edasmus
I agree with the advice given by the last post....

I agree with the advice given by the last post. John Deakin and all his friends at GAMI struck me as some of the most knowledgeable and experienced people available to teach us pilots how to operate...
Forum: Messages 07-13-23, 08:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 87,988
Posted By edasmus
I also took this pic today. It's the best I can...

I also took this pic today. It's the best I can do as I have a feeling if I go visit the shop tomorrow, the plane will be back on it's own "feet" by then. Hope this helps.
Forum: Messages 07-13-23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 87,988
Posted By edasmus
Just came from my shop as my plane is getting...

Just came from my shop as my plane is getting it's annual inspection. My plane is on jacks per the photo. Only the co-pilot side boom is supporting the tail. There is no jack on the other boom. ...
Forum: Messages 05-12-23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 29,662
Posted By edasmus
Yes, my shop has been the heartbeat of my...

Yes, my shop has been the heartbeat of my airplane ownership experience. Formerly Lumanair (relatively small family FBO) since the 1950's I believe, however sold out a couple years ago and is now...
Forum: Messages 05-11-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 29,662
Posted By edasmus
I have been using the same shop for over 30 years...

I have been using the same shop for over 30 years of which the last 21 years has been with my C337G. I'd say 3 to 5 weeks is typical for my annual inspections. They always seem to have hangars full...
Forum: Messages 04-26-23, 05:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 187,951
Posted By edasmus
P-r-e-t-t-y !!!

P-r-e-t-t-y !!!
Forum: Messages 04-19-23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 94,191
Posted By edasmus
I second the recommend on H&S out of Michigan...

I second the recommend on H&S out of Michigan (White Lake is the town I believe) not far from the KPTK Pontiac Airport north of Detroit. Excellent experience with them in the spring of 2021. I'd...
Forum: Messages 04-11-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 63,321
Posted By edasmus
I’ve been using mine for 9 years now. I’m almost...

I’ve been using mine for 9 years now. I’m almost certain mine was for “aviation use” and specifically the Gill brand battery that I’ve been using forever. I’ve had good service with them so never...
Forum: Messages 04-11-23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 63,321
Posted By edasmus
“Battery Minder” 24 volt. Love it!

“Battery Minder” 24 volt. Love it!
Forum: Messages 03-25-23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 31,455
Posted By edasmus
Rereading your post, (AND I AM NO EXPERT, just a...

Rereading your post, (AND I AM NO EXPERT, just a 21 year owner who watches my shop work and learns as much as I can, without turning wrenches (that is not fun for me)), I did observe your comment in...
Forum: Messages 03-25-23, 05:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 31,455
Posted By edasmus
Try this link on this forum . Hopefully it works...

Try this link on this forum . Hopefully it works as I’m not good at this tech stuff. Electrical issues can be quite nemesis in my ownership experience. Good luck my friend....
Forum: Messages 03-03-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 28,586
Posted By edasmus
I would agree. I would put myself in category...

I would agree. I would put myself in category "3." I do not have anything scanned but if I were to ever sell my plane, I would gladly provide any and all documents that I have which would be...
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