Forum: Messages
11-08-21, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 78,666
Loss of an engine
Sometimes, and hopefully all the time, the loss of an engine is something we train for but never have to actually use. Well after 35 years of flying, I had my first engine out. I took off Sunday...
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Forum: Messages
11-02-21, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 50,382
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Forum: Messages
09-17-21, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 64,892
PIC follow up
As a follow up to my post, be aware of the definition of PIC:
Training flights present another common scenario where a pilot who is not the sole manipulator of the controls may still log PIC time....
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Forum: Messages
09-17-21, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 64,892
We had a discussion on insurance when I first...
We had a discussion on insurance when I first joined here about a year and a half ago, with the same issues of people having a hard time getting insurance. I am glad I didnt go through that or I...
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Forum: Messages
08-23-21, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 31,965
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Forum: Messages
08-22-21, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 50,100
deja vu
Unfortunately, that was not the first time:
https://www.tspr.org/post/keokuk-sued-allowing-private-plane-be-sold-without-owners-knowledge
In the case above the purchaser actually got the plane, but...
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Forum: Messages
08-04-21, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 29,504
Problem solved!
Thanks to all the input I was able to solve the problem. It was indeed a broken ground wire - see attached picture. Put new terminal on it and reconnected to the mag and the tach works again.
My...
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Forum: Messages
08-03-21, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 29,504
Thanks!
As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words! Thanks a ton, that really clears up the access to the area. I am going to get in there and check the wires over the weekend.
I will report back on...
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Forum: Messages
08-03-21, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 29,504
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Forum: Messages
08-03-21, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 29,504
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Forum: Messages
07-29-21, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 29,504
Tach connection
All:
My rear engine tach stopped working. The way it stopped made me think that maybe the wire came off the connection on the engine. Problem is that I cant get the plane into the mechanic for...
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Forum: Messages
07-16-21, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 28,936
oil relief?
Bill:
I normally have great oil pressure (50 or better in cruise) but last fall I was flying and the front engine was down to the bottom of the green arc. When I landed and powered back, the...
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Forum: Messages
07-08-21, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 26,237
Skmasters in the background
Its funny how in the past when I looked at plane adds I never really noticed any of the planes in the background because they were just plane "planes".
But once you get into a unique bird like the...
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Forum: Messages
06-30-21, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 39,503
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Forum: Parts For Sale
06-14-21, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 17,357
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Forum: Parts For Sale
06-10-21, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 17,357
Skytec Starter for sale - $150
All:
I have a new never used Skytec lightweight starter for sale. I had purchased it to replace my failing starter, but my mechanic said he did not recommend using it since my starter adapter was...
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Forum: Messages
06-07-21, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 55,601
That is great! They were headed for the...
That is great! They were headed for the landfill, so I am glad you were able to use them. Seems like a reasonable cost to get the system up and running. On our own we are of limited resources, but...
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Forum: Messages
05-11-21, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 55,601
stec
The problem is that for us early model owners (pre D) there are only 3 stec systems STC'd for us......the 40, 50 and 65. You guys with the new models are approved for all of them except for the...
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Forum: Messages
04-29-21, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 76,650
Here is the selector diagram for the older...
Here is the selector diagram for the older skymasters, not sure which one you have.
For Skymaster337B what part numbers did you use when ordering the ball and spring? The attached diagram does...
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Forum: Messages
04-26-21, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 27,240
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Forum: Messages
04-26-21, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 39,503
Tiffin and the big shops dont want to deal with...
Tiffin and the big shops dont want to deal with IRAN. In fact, I had Brad Newman who runs the place give me my check ride in my plane. He showed me the shop and all they do is full overhaul, really...
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Forum: Messages
04-23-21, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 55,601
Bill:
I will do you one better. I just removed...
Bill:
I will do you one better. I just removed my straight 400 including the computer, controller and servos and will give you the servos - or everything for that matter. The system worked but...
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Forum: Messages
04-18-21, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 76,650
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Forum: Messages
03-29-21, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 23,737
The parts manual that I have (1965-1969) calls...
The parts manual that I have (1965-1969) calls out the -1 which is what I got from McFarlane when I replaced mine. I try and stick with what the factory calls out as much as possible and makes...
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Forum: Messages
03-29-21, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 23,737
I have the same issue if I leave my valve on...
I have the same issue if I leave my valve on "main". The dihedral of the wing places the main tanks higher than the aux tanks. That will push the fuel through the aux and out the overflow if your...
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