Forum: Messages
07-23-03, 08:16 AM
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Forum: Messages
07-22-03, 03:40 PM
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re water in oil
Peyton
This is not unusual...
1) keep temps up above 170.
2) do not start up unless you fly for 1 hr at 70% power.
3) cruise with higher power levels (above 65%).
4) Insulate the oil breather tube...
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Forum: Messages
07-21-03, 10:21 PM
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re osh
Francisco
Perhaps Kevin can post info. There are internet pc's around.
First come first served. Rarely are they full.... at least I have never seen AC turned away.
As the flagman to direct you to...
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Forum: Messages
07-21-03, 04:22 PM
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o ring
Yes........ a four dollar "o" ring. You need a mechanic to change it as it requires fluid, pump and an odd shaped schraeder valve adapter.
Should be careful when manouvering as it will fail if...
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Forum: Messages
07-20-03, 10:04 PM
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osh
Rick
Showers are rather intermittent. Depends on luck.. Last year we only had showers on Friday........
Try close to the hilton..... great breakfast and lots of beer.
Bob
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Forum: Messages
07-20-03, 05:17 PM
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re osh
Francisco
We normally "hang out" on the north west corner of the field. Suggest you fuel up before Chicago as things get busy north and especially "Ripon" which is a VFR meeting point. Go IFR if...
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Forum: Messages
07-18-03, 08:21 AM
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re oil etc.
Richard
Perhaps the following might help. My oil stays clean for 20-25 hrs and then I change at 25-30 hrs. Plugs go for 100 hrs. Leaning is critical to maintaining clean engines.
1) lean, lean,...
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Forum: Messages
07-14-03, 10:43 PM
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re insurance
In my opinion the insurance companies are demanding recurrent training and an instrument rating as minimum for a "P". They will give you some time to get the classification completed. Not sure...
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Forum: Messages
07-14-03, 10:37 PM
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re three bladed prop
Hugh
Each application is different and each aircraft/hp responds differently.
In theory you obtain more "bite" with three blades at lower speeds. Efficiency is based on the pitch ie. 72 meaning...
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Forum: Messages
07-14-03, 07:53 AM
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vg's
Frank
I would disagree with your mechanic
"a bunch go missing it will affect the areodynamics". These are put on with superglue or epoxy. Chances of losing them are minimal. Considering the qty I...
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Forum: Messages
07-08-03, 11:49 AM
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re VG's
VG's are the way to go!
Installation is best done when repainting the aircraft. VG's have made considerable improvements on handling with other AC. It is the most ecenomical method of gaining...
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Forum: Messages
07-07-03, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 58,605
VG's
Mark
Great info. The VG's make a lot of sense. I wasn't aware someone took the time and effort to plot them out! VMC rollowovers are rather non existant in the accident history files, however,...
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Forum: Messages
07-07-03, 09:41 AM
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horton stall
Rick
Really depends on your mission profile. If you are using short fields most of the time -- yes there is a benefit.
If you are running full gross with normally aspirated engines at higher...
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Forum: Messages
07-04-03, 06:38 AM
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re osh
Larry
Will be at north end of field camping as always. Anticipate Wed Thurs and Fri. Probably out before showtime on Friday.
fyi
bob
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Forum: Messages
06-29-03, 07:05 AM
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re fuel
Kevin
Agreed. Last winter I had a coupling start to leak on the starboard tank when the OAT was -25. I only caught it because of the stain along the trailing edge of the wing. LOST about 5-6...
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Forum: Messages
06-28-03, 06:46 AM
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re tanks filled with air.
Allen
Did you confirm the amount of fuel remaining in either the mains or the auxs ?
I think this is critical for evaluative purposes.
Secondly, do you remember how soon the second engine...
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Forum: Messages
06-26-03, 07:11 AM
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adam aircraft
MikeZ
Choosing an aircraft is based on individual needs (mission profile). I am sure the ADAM has the latest technology and will perform as advertised. I had the pleasure of meeting the Rick...
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Forum: Messages
06-25-03, 06:15 PM
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bad day
I have studied accident reports for longer than I would want to admit......
History does repeat itself. Accidents repeat themselves as well.
Problem is that people do no learn by others...
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Forum: Messages
06-24-03, 05:00 PM
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accidents
Running out of fuel is not considered an accident! Just plain stupidity....
Force landing with a rough engine... in a twin ?
Prelim's are just that. Did you notice a 172 landed "wheels up". That...
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Forum: Messages
06-23-03, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 11
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re fuel tester
Paul
There was someone on the board living in Calif that purchased one and let his mechanic use it. Perhaps he is willing to rent it for a few days.
Yes I agree with you that I would hesitate to...
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Forum: Messages
06-23-03, 08:39 PM
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re adams
MikeZ
You probably would get more takers on the 337 <G>. I rather doubt you will find a "taker" that owns a 337 as they are much like you....... " It fits like a glove"
I sure wouldn't trade !...
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Forum: Messages
06-20-03, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 12
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kevin
Try sending after 6 pm as they are "fly by night" <G>
Bob
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Forum: Messages
06-17-03, 04:10 PM
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osh gosh
Kevin
Common now........ how can u miss the flyin?
hitch hiking is cheap.
bob
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Forum: Messages
06-17-03, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 1
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air ducts
Juan
This is scat hose and is readily available from any aircraft supply house. Just measure inside diameter. I assume the hoses you are refuring too is orange in color. Try spruce, yingling etc....
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Forum: Messages
06-17-03, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 11
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fuel flooding
Jerry
First test is to run with boost pump on low and see if this helps.
You need to go thru the fuel flow / pressure measurement / test per TCM.
My guess would be the barometric controller...
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