Forum: Messages
08-12-05, 01:59 AM
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There was an article sometime in the last few...
There was an article sometime in the last few months in Aviation Consumer (www.aviationconsumer.com) regarding ratings of overhaul shops.
Personally, I would lean towards an overhaul from a...
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Forum: Messages
07-17-05, 10:06 PM
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Believing Kevin to be a man of conscience,...
Believing Kevin to be a man of conscience, tolerance, and good-will, I cannot imagine that this was an easy decision for him to make.
The fact that Skyking has contrubuted much good information in...
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Forum: Messages
07-17-05, 09:01 PM
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Forum: Messages
07-17-05, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 8
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Couplings
I recently learned more about these couplings at the CPA seminar.
There are two styles. The "new" style is a one-piece assembly and appears to be the type that people are referring to in this...
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Forum: Messages
06-06-05, 02:09 AM
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Replies: 11
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Tach Problem
I recently had this problem on a rebuilt mag from Kelley Aerospace. The problem was that the tach breaker points were improperly assembled. An insulating washer was in the wrong place. This caused...
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Forum: Messages
05-24-05, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 40
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Key West a Blast!
Dad and I had a great time at Key West and were really glad we decided to go. I especially enjoyed the sailboat ride (I'm a real sucker for free beer, and the sunset was fabulous).
Just wanted to...
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Forum: Messages
05-11-05, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 18,224
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Forum: Messages
05-11-05, 02:01 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 18,224
Bell Straight Shooter
Since flying is a small world, I wanted to pass along a recent experience I had.
I purchased a medium-expensive ($800) used item from Owen Bell of Aviation Enterprises.
It didn't work out for me...
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Forum: Messages
04-25-05, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Messages
04-24-05, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 38,195
Kevin:
I do believe that it is possible to fly...
Kevin:
I do believe that it is possible to fly high without pressurized mags if everything in the system is just right. For example, it is much less of a problem on our rear engine than on the...
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Forum: Messages
04-19-05, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 38,195
Thanks for the lead. I can probably find the...
Thanks for the lead. I can probably find the source in the STC listings for Mooney.
We discussed this subject at some length in the recent CPA Skymaster Systems and Procedures course.
CPA...
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Forum: Messages
04-17-05, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 38,195
Pressurized Magneto Source ?
I am looking for a pressurization kit for the bendix mags on my P337.
I know several of you guys have the pressurized mags. Where do you get them? The only source I know of is the Riley kit, and...
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Forum: Messages
04-14-05, 08:29 AM
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Forum: Messages
04-12-05, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 90,038
I just got back from the CPA Skymaster Systems...
I just got back from the CPA Skymaster Systems and Procedures course in New Orleans (It was great, by the way!)
The instructor related a story about a fellow who had the engines overhauled. Around...
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Forum: Messages
04-04-05, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 34,819
I would think that the amount of back pressure...
I would think that the amount of back pressure caused by intercoolers would vary from one installation to another. Perhaps, on average, it is true that the amount of backpressure attributable to the...
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Forum: Messages
04-04-05, 10:35 AM
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Forum: Messages
04-04-05, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 12
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>> Intercoolers are a VERY good thing. As you...
>> Intercoolers are a VERY good thing. As you correctly pointed out, they increase the detonation margin. All other stated reasons for having an intercooler are questionable at best.
Makes sense to...
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Forum: Messages
04-01-05, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 12
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Intercoolers Pro and Con
I have seen a lot of remarks about intercoolers here and there, but I have never found a good explanation of when you need them, and why. In particular, I have never seen a rigorous analysis of...
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Forum: Messages
03-29-05, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Messages
03-28-05, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 90,038
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Forum: Messages
03-19-05, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 19,111
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Forum: Messages
03-18-05, 02:01 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 19,111
Ernie:
Now that I have acttually gone over to...
Ernie:
Now that I have acttually gone over to the article on ANN, I see what you mean. They definietly took a couple of shots at ADAM. I couldn't begin to speculate why.
I have never been to ANN...
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Forum: Messages
03-18-05, 01:48 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 31,238
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Forum: Messages
03-18-05, 01:41 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 24,074
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Forum: Messages
03-17-05, 11:25 PM
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How much did you fly last year?
Was just reviewing the old log book, and thought this would be an interesting question. I think the average for all active GA pilots is around 55 hours. Curious what it is in this group. Please...
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