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Forum: Messages 03-05-18, 09:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,503
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
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...
Forum: Messages 04-15-07, 06:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,810
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
I have used one of these on a 210 and they work...

I have used one of these on a 210 and they work great. Curiously though, the 24V model specs state: "DO NOT USE WITH AVIATION OR TRUE GEL BATTERIES"

Hmmmmm. What's up with that?
Forum: Messages 12-14-05, 04:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 24,751
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
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...
Forum: Messages 10-27-05, 03:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,246
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
I may not be remembering this correctly, but in...

I may not be remembering this correctly, but in the CPA course I believe they explained the skin in the boom *is* structural. There are no internal spars.
Forum: Messages 09-27-05, 04:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,711
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
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...
Forum: Messages 07-01-05, 12:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 37,488
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
Exactly what do the AI's say gets damaged in the...

Exactly what do the AI's say gets damaged in the engine by excessive prop checks?
Forum: Messages 06-04-05, 04:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 25,145
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
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...
Forum: Messages 05-16-05, 03:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,478
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
Dave Chapelle: "The terror alert level has been...

Dave Chapelle:

"The terror alert level has been raised to eggshell white on a Cadillac."

http://www.comedycentral.com/tv_shows/chappellesshow/
Forum: Messages 04-19-05, 03:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,987
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
Question Maybe this is the NTSB report. It's for an Aztec...

Maybe this is the NTSB report. It's for an Aztec that broke up in flight over Florida in June 2004.

http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20040721X01013&key=1
Forum: Messages 03-23-05, 08:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,661
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
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...
Forum: Messages 03-21-05, 05:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,455
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
The most common reason vacuum pumps fail is heat....

The most common reason vacuum pumps fail is heat. RAM made some shrouds to force cooling air across the vacuum pump during flight. By the way, Richard Colins of FLying magazine has a sotry abotu how...
Forum: Messages 03-20-05, 04:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 24,729
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
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...
Forum: Messages 03-20-05, 04:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,661
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
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...
Forum: Messages 03-15-05, 04:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,687
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
I had the same error in both of my tachs (i.e....

I had the same error in both of my tachs (i.e. reading 100 RPM higher than actual). I discovered it when I installed a JPI with the RPM feature.
Forum: Messages 03-09-05, 05:27 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 105,321
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
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...
Forum: Messages 03-08-05, 01:47 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 105,321
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
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...
Forum: Messages 03-04-05, 06:47 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 106,877
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
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...
Forum: Messages 03-03-05, 05:14 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 106,877
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
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...
Forum: Messages 02-09-05, 03:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,802
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
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...
Forum: Messages 01-23-05, 01:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,520
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
But the 400 lb gross weight increase is only half...

But the 400 lb gross weight increase is only half a blessing - the landing weight remains unchanged. This means in my model, I'd have to burn off 635 lbs (~106 gallons) of fuel before I could land...
Forum: Messages 01-20-05, 02:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 53,699
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
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...
Forum: Messages 01-04-05, 04:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,294
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
Furthermore, this is a turbine (not piston)...

Furthermore, this is a turbine (not piston) requirement.
Forum: Messages 12-28-04, 01:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 59,558
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
I bet that'll make them the first wooden props...

I bet that'll make them the first wooden props ever used on a turbine.
Forum: Messages 12-22-04, 02:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,117
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
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...
Forum: Messages 12-12-04, 06:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 25,263
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
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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