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Forum: Messages 12-11-04, 02:12 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 175,702
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
Is it true you can install a Dynon EFIS...

Is it true you can install a Dynon EFIS permanently in the panel by simply marking it "reference only?" I find that kind of hard to believe. If something's permanently connected to the bus, I'm...
Forum: Messages 12-10-04, 02:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 26,736
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
You can get the manuals...

You can get the manuals from:

http://www.esscoaircraft.com

or directly from Cessna at: (316)517-5800

When you speak with Cessna, you'll need to be clear on the following terminology:

POH: is a...
Forum: Messages 12-10-04, 02:33 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 175,702
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
re: the autopilot ... I wonder if it could have...

re: the autopilot ... I wonder if it could have been used. Doesn't the 400B use the attitude indicator for pitch & bank info? Also, heading would come from the DG (or HSI) - either the needle or...
Forum: Messages 12-09-04, 02:16 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 175,702
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
I don't know how he was equipped, but it does...

I don't know how he was equipped, but it does seem like a good moving map would have done a lot to keep him oriented with respect to the airport. Interpretting the controllers location reports would...
Forum: Messages 12-08-04, 01:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 16,794
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
When you go to sell your aircraft the resale...

When you go to sell your aircraft the resale value will be zilch - plus you as "manufacturer", will be liable for all future "trouble" that plane gets into. That means subsequent owners can look to...
Forum: Messages 12-07-04, 03:48 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 172,593
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
Guy, The absolute temps for EGT's are actually...

Guy,

The absolute temps for EGT's are actually not very important. Among other things, a difference in probe placement introduces some variations.

What matters is where they are relative to peak....
Forum: Messages 12-02-04, 02:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 16,317
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
You're probably right, but a little more research...

You're probably right, but a little more research is probably required.

On your model ('76 P337), the static ports are in the left strut. There are two small holes facing forward. I believe the...
Forum: Messages 12-01-04, 04:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 16,317
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
As you're trying to piece this puzzle together,...

As you're trying to piece this puzzle together, let me add some things you may not have considered...

Virtually all of our training in pitot/static failure modes is in unpressurized aircraft. Even...
Forum: Messages 11-30-04, 02:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,199
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
I'd like to add my two cents worth on this...

I'd like to add my two cents worth on this subject...

I took the course about a year ago and completely agree with Nick's review. We are taught a lot of irrational things during our training. Often...
Forum: Messages 11-23-04, 01:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,649
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
I had Tule River in Porterville California...

I had Tule River in Porterville California install the HID Landing & Taxi lights in my P337. Called the "Boom Beam", they offer this under an agreement from LoPresti.

They cost about $1,200 each...
Forum: Messages 11-15-04, 05:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 13,656
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
I have a Digidata installed, but to the best of...

I have a Digidata installed, but to the best of my knwoledge no one's got an approval to use in inplace of the factory fuel flow gage.

An alternative you may consider is to get the DigiFlo - which...
Forum: Messages 10-24-04, 12:46 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 172,593
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
For completeness, it's worth reading Deakin's...

For completeness, it's worth reading Deakin's rebuttal to the Lycoming paper.

http://www.avweb.com/news/columns/182131-1.html

By the way, Peter Garrison mentions this subject in his November 2004...
Forum: Messages 10-16-04, 04:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 24,943
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
Larry, A seasoned ferry pilot told me he hates...

Larry,

A seasoned ferry pilot told me he hates to ferry twins across the water. He sums it up as "You have twice the chance of getting wet in a twin." Twins configured for ferrying won't fly on one...
Forum: Messages 09-08-04, 06:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,149
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
I don't know about that O2, but NASA did use a...

I don't know about that O2, but NASA did use a highly modified 1978 337H for atmospheric research. The aircraft was called the "Cirpas Pelican" and it was used in a project called TARFOX....
Forum: Messages 08-21-04, 04:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 31,022
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
I think the source of the confusion was this ad...

I think the source of the confusion was this ad in Trade-A-Plane (under 337's for sale):

ANNOUNCING: EXPRESS AIR Aviation Inc., Skymaster Maintenance & Sales has bought out Rocket Aircraft...
Forum: Messages 08-16-04, 05:33 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 171,332
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
Mark, You're correct. The Gemini 1200 does not...

Mark,

You're correct. The Gemini 1200 does not suffer form the problem I was describing (and I should have remembered that since I have one in my 414A <grin>). The JPI 760 was specifically the unit...
Forum: Messages 08-09-04, 03:39 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 171,332
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
I must be missing something here: The UBG-16 has...

I must be missing something here:

The UBG-16 has a graph that shows 7 bars (6 for the cylinders and one for the TIT). How do you use one of these on a twin? Do they have a mode that switches the bar...
Forum: Messages 10-28-03, 10:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 55,977
Posted By Kevin McDonnell
Maybe this has already been beaten to death...

Maybe this has already been beaten to death ...

It seems like selecting a legal business structure without a clearly defined objective is putting the cart before the horse. Partnerships, Corps (S &...
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