Forum: Messages
03-18-09, 09:15 PM
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Winglets
I added one more picture of the winglet straight on.
Here is about the best shot looking forward right now. I can get you a better shot later.
How about Twin Tails with 5...
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Forum: Messages
03-16-09, 11:17 PM
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To the Paint Shop
Friday 2JF got a test flight. All went well when I finally got it started. After sitting since November and many times cycling the master switch for various tests and flaps etc. the battery has...
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Forum: Messages
02-28-09, 10:32 PM
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Forum: Messages
02-26-09, 11:09 PM
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Wing tips w/ winglets are from Owen Bell at...
Wing tips w/ winglets are from Owen Bell at Aviation Enterprises
www.aviationenterprises.us
I will post some more photos. We got them ready to drill the new holes tonight. I am not sure about...
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Forum: Messages
02-26-09, 11:36 AM
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Forum: Messages
02-17-09, 10:12 PM
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Attached is a word file that has all 4 paint...
Attached is a word file that has all 4 paint scheme versions on it. once you open the file zoom in to about 200% for good detail. Also looking at them at 100% would be about what one would see if...
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Forum: Messages
02-16-09, 10:14 AM
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Yes the MT's are approved for the G model. Yes...
Yes the MT's are approved for the G model. Yes the front can be heated. The leading edge has a stainless steel strip and is really heavy duty. You never have to dress the blade like the original...
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Forum: Messages
02-15-09, 06:43 PM
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Forum: Messages
02-15-09, 09:20 AM
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Hours and hours of cleaning off old seals and...
Hours and hours of cleaning off old seals and rubber. Another "note" written on the door from Cessna, it says "avocado" and we assume that was referring to the elegant green interior that was Cessna...
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Forum: Messages
02-15-09, 09:14 AM
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Forum: Messages
02-15-09, 09:10 AM
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Here is the progress report for the last couple...
Here is the progress report for the last couple of days, rear engine mounts are replaced, rear engine oil filter is installed, all inspection plates on the left wing, booms and tail are back on. The...
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Forum: Messages
02-12-09, 06:54 PM
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Forum: Messages
02-08-09, 10:06 PM
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Forum: Messages
02-08-09, 09:29 AM
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That would make sense, because all the parts...
That would make sense, because all the parts stamped M-337 are primed. Were all the Skymasters built in the Wallace Plant? Was that the only plant they were assembled?
As you carefully look at...
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Forum: Messages
02-07-09, 10:14 PM
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The interior is starting to take shape. It is...
The interior is starting to take shape. It is really nice to see some progress that is really noticeable. The headliner is Ultra Suede and will be a huge improvement over the original Cessna vinyl....
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Forum: Messages
02-07-09, 10:04 PM
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In a earlier post I had discussed the original...
In a earlier post I had discussed the original radio vents on the outside of the cabin. I wanted to remove them because I had a powered avionics fan that had been installed several years ago to...
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Forum: Messages
02-07-09, 09:39 PM
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Back to work in Kalamazoo
It's back to work, now that I am back. Larry took good care of 2JF while I was out West in mountain country, thanks Larry. Progress is starting to become a meaningful word. It sure seems like it...
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Forum: Messages
02-06-09, 08:39 AM
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Forum: Messages
01-25-09, 09:25 PM
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Forum: Messages
01-25-09, 09:24 PM
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Forum: Messages
01-25-09, 09:21 PM
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Well it has been a busy week with the aircraft...
Well it has been a busy week with the aircraft re-furb. My interior technician has started the fitting and design process. Back in October I picked out all the materials, colors, and had some ideas...
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Forum: Messages
01-23-09, 09:31 AM
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Windshield install horror
We started to install the windshield last night. Within about 2 hours we had it trimmed and ready to mount. Amazing, I was really fearing this process but it went slick. I owe a big thanks to the...
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Forum: Messages
01-23-09, 09:25 AM
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Forum: Messages
01-15-09, 11:01 AM
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Jim / Skymstr 02
Thanks for the input, much...
Jim / Skymstr 02
Thanks for the input, much appreciated. Wing and boom is supported, we will double check the tank for any other possible leaks. I ordered some silicon strips from Cessna which...
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Forum: Messages
01-11-09, 04:31 PM
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Fuel tank photos
Well, last night we determined...
Fuel tank photos
Well, last night we determined that the inboard main fuel tank indeed has a crack near the weld of the fitting that is pictured in the first photo. Just a very hair line crack but...
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