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Forum: Messages 08-16-03, 03:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 32,127
Posted By Kevin McDole
The twin rating is not hard to get - it only...

The twin rating is not hard to get - it only takes something like 12 hours. I'm not sure how much of that you actually cut out by going for the CLT only rating.

Even if you plan to fly only CLT,...
Forum: Messages 08-16-03, 03:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 31,636
Posted By Kevin McDole
Jason, re: differences in various models of...

Jason,

re: differences in various models of 337

Here's a quick overview - let me know what details you'd like:

Models were: normally aspirated, turbocharged, and pressurized (which is also...
Forum: Messages 08-15-03, 04:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 53,324
Posted By Kevin McDole
As long as we're talking Photoshop ... here's an...

As long as we're talking Photoshop ... here's an example for uninitiated:
Forum: Messages 08-11-03, 12:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 53,324
Posted By Kevin McDole
Francisco, Dollars to donuts that picture Bob...

Francisco,

Dollars to donuts that picture Bob posted was a fabrication in PhotoShop. Not only is the scale of the two vehicles incorrect, but the shadows have lots of contradictions.

Bob, Am I...
Forum: Messages 08-05-03, 03:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 24,631
Posted By Kevin McDole
Richard, I didn't realize the 67 did not have...

Richard,

I didn't realize the 67 did not have the pop-off valve.

However, the pop-off valve does not replace the variable controller. They serve very different functions. The controller adjusts the...
Forum: Messages 08-05-03, 02:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 24,503
Posted By Kevin McDole
Richard, Maybe I'm misunderstanding your...

Richard,

Maybe I'm misunderstanding your question, but here goes ...

The turbo system is a closed loop consisting of the controller, waste gate, and turbo. The controller senses the upper deck...
Forum: Messages 07-24-03, 01:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 28,179
Posted By Kevin McDole
There's aspect of shopping for insurance that is...

There's aspect of shopping for insurance that is kind of odd ...

If you get a quote through one agent - the insurance companies will not quote coverage for that N number again. This effectively...
Forum: Messages 07-22-03, 12:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 75,704
Posted By Kevin McDole
Richard, Let me try asking the question another...

Richard,

Let me try asking the question another way ...

Without accusing anyone of anything or implying fault or blame, can you tell us the name of the FBO that lawyer is suing?
Forum: Messages 07-16-03, 04:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 60,083
Posted By Kevin McDole
Richard, How did you ever get the FAA to go...

Richard,

How did you ever get the FAA to go along with the bypass filtration system? I spoke with the Amsoil rep at Oshkosh last year and he sounded pessimistic about ever getting FAA...
Forum: Messages 07-15-03, 07:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 36,024
Posted By Kevin McDole
RDG, You can also checkout "Aircraft Sales...

RDG,

You can also checkout "Aircraft Sales Online" at:

http://www.aso.com/i.aso/Multi-engine_Prop.jsp

Click on the "Cessna 336/337 Skymaster" link.
Forum: Messages 07-15-03, 07:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 26,812
Posted By Kevin McDole
Hugh, I don't know the science behind it, but...

Hugh,

I don't know the science behind it, but you will notice that higher horsepower engines seem to have more prop blades. The Malibu/Mirage is the only plane I can think of that has >300HP with...
Forum: Messages 07-06-03, 02:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 34,604
Posted By Kevin McDole
There's a lot of data available on the NTSB...

There's a lot of data available on the NTSB site:

http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/query.asp
Forum: Messages 06-28-03, 02:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 52,284
Posted By Kevin McDole
I concur. The fuel level and fuel flow gauges are...

I concur. The fuel level and fuel flow gauges are very poor – and a totalizer is a great aid for fuel management. However, everyone needs to keep in mind that even with this equipment there are some...
Forum: Messages 06-16-03, 02:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 30,916
Posted By Kevin McDole
Talking Thanks for volunteering. :D I'll let you write...

Thanks for volunteering. :D I'll let you write the letter (especially since I have not yet read the article and don't know what it actually says).
Forum: Messages 06-15-03, 02:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 30,916
Posted By Kevin McDole
To the best of my ability, I have assembled a...

To the best of my ability, I have assembled a list of all FAA "Aircraft Codes" for...
Forum: Messages 06-13-03, 04:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 30,916
Posted By Kevin McDole
I think the confusion comes from the fact that...

I think the confusion comes from the fact that "P337" is not a valid Cessna model. Pressurized 337's are either a P337H or a T337G. Regardless, 4 registrations actually use the P337 model...
Forum: Messages 05-05-03, 07:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 217,771
Posted By Kevin McDole
Tin Man was a movie about a deaf guy who creates...

Tin Man was a movie about a deaf guy who creates a computer to hear & speak for him (Timothy Bottoms).

Tin Men was about aluminum siding salesman, Danny Devito & Richard Dreyfus.

Pushing Tin was...
Forum: Messages 04-26-03, 02:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 22,797
Posted By Kevin McDole
If the shimmy dampener gets a clean bill of...

If the shimmy dampener gets a clean bill of health, consider the front wheel balance.

The wheel is typically balanced statically (not spinning). The best way to do it is to take it to a motorcycle...
Forum: Messages 04-08-03, 02:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 40,681
Posted By Kevin McDole
You might want to get a hold of the Aviation...

You might want to get a hold of the Aviation Consumer Used Aircraft Guide:

http://www.aeroprice.com/store/uag9th.htm

Come to the Nashville meeting and talk with some Skymaster owners in...
Forum: Messages 03-26-03, 03:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 20,766
Posted By Kevin McDole
Question Rick, When you enter a message, there's a set of...

Rick,

When you enter a message, there's a set of choices in the section "Message Icon." This will allow you to give you message an icon. For instance, I've checked the question mark icon.

To put...
Forum: Messages 03-26-03, 03:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 30,030
Posted By Kevin McDole
Ernie, You, as author of that message can go...

Ernie,

You, as author of that message can go back and edit it.

Also, if you want to get fancy, you can control the formatting yourself. Click here...
Forum: Messages 03-21-03, 02:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 16,678
Posted By Kevin McDole
Rejex

Has anybody else tried Rejex?

I've been using it for about 6 months and it seems to work pretty well. Rejex is a wax-like liquid that you apply to parts of the aircraft that get dirty with exhaust...
Forum: Messages 03-18-03, 03:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,687
Posted By Kevin McDole
For what it's worth, I posted a picture of the...

For what it's worth, I posted a picture of the corrosion on my rear engine frame a while back. You can see it by clicking here. (http://www.337skymaster.com/messages/showthread.php?s=&threadid=251)
Forum: Messages 03-05-03, 12:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,031
Posted By Kevin McDole
hewilson, Kansei Airport is certainly surrounded...

hewilson,

Kansei Airport is certainly surrounded by water. It's in Osaka - about 50 miles from Kyoto.

Click here to view Kansei (http://www2s.biglobe.ne.jp/~ito-nori/spot/spot_kix.htm)
Forum: Messages 03-03-03, 11:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,031
Posted By Kevin McDole
When you guys refer to the "New Tokyo Airport" -...

When you guys refer to the "New Tokyo Airport" - which one do you mean - Narita or Haneda? Narita is inland so it doesn't look anything like that photo. Haneda is near the water, so that must be what...
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