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Forum: Messages 03-22-10, 07:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 90,418
Posted By stackj
What???

I'm not an avid supporter of Cessna's customer support, prices or attitude toward the small airplane owner - especially in regard to the aging fleet.

However, I think it is out of line to accuse...
Forum: Messages 03-20-10, 08:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,864
Posted By stackj
Gear Horn

I am having a gear horn problem too. When I turn on the master switch, if the throttles are in the fully retarded position the gear horn will sound for a few seconds and then function normally. After...
Forum: Messages 03-13-10, 06:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 67,489
Posted By stackj
No... And worse than that, I will probably be...

No... And worse than that, I will probably be arriving in either a 310 or a 340... one of those silly side-by-side twins.
Forum: Messages 03-12-10, 10:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 67,489
Posted By stackj
Not absolutely sure yet, but it appears that...

Not absolutely sure yet, but it appears that Jenny and I will be there on behalf of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Forum: Messages 03-11-10, 10:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,415
Posted By stackj
Kevin (or is it Keven?) Where are you?

Kevin (or is it Keven?) Where are you?
Forum: Messages 03-11-10, 09:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 20,010
Posted By stackj
My avionics man has a favorite saying. "Common...

My avionics man has a favorite saying. "Common sense does not constitute approved data."

It still seems that common sense would apply here. If you are using clean equipment/containers, what is the...
Forum: Messages 03-09-10, 11:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 43,048
Posted By stackj
I can pretty much assure you that Cessna is not...

I can pretty much assure you that Cessna is not going to do anything for free... Try buying a fuel selector valve to understand true extortion.
Forum: Messages 03-02-10, 10:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 30,614
Posted By stackj
Don't!

Keep talking. Your input is some of the best on the site.

Hey... With the market going the way it is, are you considering getting back into a skymaster?
Forum: Messages 02-27-10, 10:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 86,563
Posted By stackj
Anyone know how much?

I am within 300 hours of needing to do this inspection for the first time. Does anyone have a ballpark figure for what the cost is?
Forum: Messages 12-25-09, 11:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,124
Posted By stackj
Dave What is the A/C Serial Number? Will the...

Dave

What is the A/C Serial Number?

Will the alternator light extinguish if only the front engine is running with only that alternator on line?

Is the symptom the same if you switch to the backup...
Forum: Messages 12-15-09, 12:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 24,292
Posted By stackj
You might want to talk to Ken Whitaker (...

You might want to talk to Ken Whitaker ( Sales@SPTPanel.com ). Ken is based at Chesterfield Airport and manufactures both Electroluminescent strips and LED with fiber optic lighting.
Forum: Messages 12-12-09, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 17,581
Posted By stackj
Good Idea

Thanks for the information.

I thought about attaching the transducer to the intake manifold too. JPI instructions said it was not to be attached directly to the engine but should be supported by the...
Forum: Messages 12-12-09, 03:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 17,581
Posted By stackj
Cool Fuel Flow Totalizer

Does anyone have a JPI fuel flow totalizer installed on a normally aspirated Skymaster?

I am having difficulty determining how to install the fuel flow transducer. The instructions simply say to...
Forum: Messages 12-04-09, 06:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 25,504
Posted By stackj
Hey Herb! You made the AOPA_ePilot publication...

Hey Herb!

You made the AOPA_ePilot publication today! (Dec. 4, 2009)
Forum: Messages 12-03-09, 08:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 25,504
Posted By stackj
WOW! Excellent job, Herb! Thanks. I love the...

WOW! Excellent job, Herb! Thanks.

I love the Lego Skymaster at the end. Now I know there were actually two of them. Our son made one for us years ago. Unfortunately it met its demise at the hands of...
Forum: Messages 10-15-09, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,151
Posted By stackj
Antennas

The antenna in the port fin is usually a VOR receiver antenna. Most companies have been sharing one antenna with two VOR's for years. They simply put a splitter in the coax line someplace before...
Forum: Messages 10-15-09, 05:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,151
Posted By stackj
Hmmm... Picture no. 3 Looks like Oshkosh

The nice thing about the comm antenna being mounted like yours is that you can use them as a "gunsight" for backing your airplane in the hangar. It makes up for not having a center vertical stab.
Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops 09-24-09, 09:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 164,902
Posted By stackj
Nice Job, Herb!

Nice Job, Herb!
Forum: Messages 09-16-09, 11:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 17,863
Posted By stackj
I have never removed the fuel line either. I do...

I have never removed the fuel line either. I do find that moving the torque tube saves some four letter words for later use.
Forum: Messages 09-16-09, 10:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 17,863
Posted By stackj
Alternator Removal/Installation

From the Skymaster Maintenance Manual.

After opening files - Click on the open image to see more clearly.
Forum: Messages 09-05-09, 08:40 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 184,009
Posted By stackj
You might check with your local FBO and see if...

You might check with your local FBO and see if they will do a search on ILS for you. That is usually pretty successful.
Forum: Messages 08-29-09, 12:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 20,312
Posted By stackj
Don't worry about speeling. Just communic8.

Don't worry about speeling. Just communic8.
Forum: Messages 08-21-09, 11:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 25,579
Posted By stackj
Yeah, What a pain! Every time we snuck that...

Yeah, What a pain! Every time we snuck that muffler into the Coast Guard Booth Sue (the Wall Colmonoy lady) caught us and made us return it.
Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops 08-04-09, 10:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 164,902
Posted By stackj
Congrats Herb!. It was nice to meet you and see...

Congrats Herb!. It was nice to meet you and see your aircraft at the show. Wow! I saw a winning aircraft! You earned it. Thanks for bolstering up a member of the fleet!
Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops 07-28-09, 11:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 164,902
Posted By stackj
If you are referring to the O2 near the LSAs, a...

If you are referring to the O2 near the LSAs, a university is using it to test airfoils. They have mounted an airfoil vertically on the left hardpoint. They have mounted instrumentation in the old...
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