Forum: Messages
07-27-03, 10:13 PM
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Local Skymaster sightings
There aren't any Skymasters based out of any of my local airports (MRY, SNS, OAR, WVI) but I've seen two in the last week and they both were engaged in arial photography.
The first was at...
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Forum: Messages
07-19-03, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 60,038
Mods
Excellent advice Bob. Thanks.
Richard, if you do go ahead with your mods, please let us know
1) if you were able to get FAA approval and
2) how they effect your performance.
Thanks.
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Forum: Messages
07-19-03, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 26,803
3 blades
This is a great web site. I learn a lot here. Thanks for all the info. guys.
Though I want a Skymaster ultimately, I need hours to get insurance so am looking at some interim a/c, most likely a...
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Forum: Messages
07-16-03, 01:32 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 60,038
performance mods
Great. Looking forward to your results. Be sure to let me know how they work out.
How exactly does the bypass filtration work?
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Forum: Messages
07-14-03, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 26,803
3 blades
So is the reduced cruise speed due to increased drag then?
I've heard that the most "efficient" prop is the one with the fewest blades but efficient how? Though it may be efficient, is it the most...
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Forum: Messages
07-12-03, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 26,803
Value of a three blade prop?
If it isn't already obvious, this question will really cement my neophyte status.
Exactly what is the benefit of a three blade prop? Intuitively it would seem that you are biting more air with each...
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Forum: Messages
07-06-03, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 34,540
accident reports
Thanks Kevin for the web address.
I notice you are from the SF Bay area. I used to live in SF and Sausalito. Ever get down to the Monterey Peninsula? If you ever plan to fly in to MRY, drop me a...
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Forum: Messages
07-06-03, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 34,540
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Forum: Messages
07-03-03, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 52,253
How was the landing?
Thanks for the lesson Allen. I'm a student pilot and wannabe Skymaster owner. I've read a lot about fuel exhaustion as an accident cause in GA and specifically in Skymasters. I've often wondered how...
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Forum: Messages
06-19-03, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 60,038
wife happy
lol...no, no photo to post...unless I ask real nice and then probably still no...she has a thing about me being a new pilot and trying to go kill myself leaving her to raise the kid...fixed gear =...
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Forum: Messages
06-19-03, 01:37 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 60,038
IO-360 engine performance mods?
I expect, or hope really, to be in the market for a Skymaster later this year or early next year if I can get insured, a big "if." My wife would be much happier with me in a fixed gear aircraft and...
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Forum: Messages
03-04-03, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 23,189
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Forum: Messages
03-04-03, 01:50 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 21,027
I was thinking of Kansai which isn't actually...
I was thinking of Kansai which isn't actually Tokyo. I was misinformed at the time. Its Kyoto I believe. But in any event, now that I've seen the photos of the Maldives, I'd have to agree that...
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Forum: Messages
02-27-03, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 23,189
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Forum: Messages
02-26-03, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 23,189
Question from a 337 shopper
I'm new to aviation. Just began my IFR training but I'm anticipating getting a 337 when all my training is complete. I've heard mostly good things about the plane but two sources have said that the...
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Forum: Messages
02-26-03, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 21,027
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