Forum: Messages
10-02-02, 10:00 AM
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Forum: Messages
10-02-02, 09:57 AM
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Forum: Messages
10-01-02, 10:45 PM
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gmas / wiring
GMAS
Apparenty mine is wired differently. the current shunt is in series with the battery and goes the the Master solenoid. the other shunts (2) are in series with the alternators. The master...
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Forum: Messages
10-01-02, 10:00 PM
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Of course I am careful ...........
This is a recent TRUE story.
337 owner goes for short flight with wife. Front engine quits and he returns to airport on rear engine (maybe 15 minutes after front engine dies).
He then asks...
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Forum: Messages
10-01-02, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 30
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GMAS
RE solenoids
The battery goes to ALL three solenoids, 2 starters and master solenoid. The solenoid coil is energized thru the master solenoid. Yes, the starters won't start, but the current for...
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Forum: Messages
10-01-02, 01:55 PM
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Jim
Any time they walk away it was "a hard landing". Bent their pride and some aluminum.
:p
Bet they won't do that again soon.
bob
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Forum: Messages
10-01-02, 08:53 AM
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argus
SK
Monochrome / b/w same diff. Was referring to the lack of color.
Getting an approach certified GPS is the big benefit. I think there are lots of alternatives to the 530 such as the argus and...
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Forum: Messages
10-01-02, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 24
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seat belts
I have the retractable and tried to install the BAS belts.
IT requires drilling a hole in the spar. I quit at that point. They are not approved was the other reason.
Perhaps installing the over...
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Forum: Messages
09-30-02, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 5
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re autopilot
Jonny
If you give me the part numbers I can scan and send you the key pages. These manuals are rather large.
Is it only the servos you need ?
bob
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Forum: Messages
09-30-02, 05:47 PM
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Forum: Messages
09-30-02, 05:37 PM
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accumulator
Larry
The accumulator is for unfeathering a prop. It is a pressurized vessel that has air and oil. In the event you need to Unfeather the engine (training hopefully) it will quickly return the...
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Forum: Messages
09-30-02, 02:23 AM
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Forum: Messages
09-29-02, 11:54 AM
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Forum: Messages
09-29-02, 11:50 AM
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midcontinent
Skyking
The midcont interface is the only one that is APPROVED for the 90b and the 525. The issues are RAIM, arming and annunciator light status provided by the 90B and more important FAA...
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Forum: Messages
09-29-02, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 30
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power pack
Ernie
The starters go to the battery direct thru their own solenoids. The gear powerpack goes thru the master solenoid (which could be bad). Totally different path.
My tests are still valid to...
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Forum: Messages
09-28-02, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 9
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re336
Larry
Don's problem was an instrument rating. Secondly, if you are not running turbos then single engine training is not all that bad.
Most insurance companies want at least 10hrs in type so you...
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Forum: Messages
09-28-02, 09:00 PM
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re undercarriage
Ernie
First of all try pumping the doors down manually and when fully extended turn the power on and see if the doors come back up.
IF they do .......great..
Now then check the squat switch and...
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Forum: Messages
09-28-02, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 9
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Echoflight
John
I have a 295 and I think it is fantastic based on cost.
The Echoflight is the best "bang for the buck". It is not approved for IFR use, however, it was designed as a suplementary system not...
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Forum: Messages
09-27-02, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 35
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hurricane
Don
I went thru Floyd. Don't play around. Get out! They are not to be reckoned with.
fly safe
bob
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Forum: Messages
09-27-02, 08:41 PM
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aha - cat chasing it's tail
SK
Question, which is the primary navigational tool? Loran/GPS or the Argus.
If you have the database installed ((current) for the 90B and it's output goes the the 525/hsi then the Argus is...
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Forum: Messages
09-27-02, 08:20 PM
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Larry - it's Friday!
Larry
For those on the west coast; they are always the last to see the sun go down..
In fact they are sleeping when we on the east coast see the "light".
not to worry.......
bob
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Forum: Messages
09-27-02, 03:32 PM
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eflight
Rolf
I am not sure what Garmin is picking up from echoflight. The cheetah does a lot more because of the mapping. It has terrain avoidance, tower obstruction information, all the noaa plates, then...
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Forum: Messages
09-27-02, 03:20 PM
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databases
SK
That's where things get expensive when you need to keep up the databases for all the products.
Keeping up the 90b database is not bad then use it as a reference. Also keeping up the echoflight...
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Forum: Messages
09-27-02, 08:10 AM
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POLL / Distance flown
Kevin and I ended up in a discussion and would like your input.
please answer the poll if u have time regarding TWO QUESTIONS
Question 1 (1-4) > pick one
Furthest distance flown on any one flight...
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Forum: Messages
09-27-02, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 16
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re 90b interface
Skyking
You need the midcontinent relay interface for the 525/90b to get the output of the 90b to the autopilot and the 525. you need this for certification as well. It is an ennunciator panel with...
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