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Forum: Messages 04-26-07, 01:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 32,088
Posted By gkey
Accurate fuel flow

Just a question I need some advice on.

I learned a very valuable lesson yesterday when I re-fueled my 148 US GAL tanks. Calculations showed that prior to fill-up I had only 6 GAL left in the tanks,...
Forum: Messages 04-20-07, 03:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 20,830
Posted By gkey
Angry Unprofessional piolt

Listen to this. A private pilot gets vectored out of the way, because another plane has declared an emergency (front gear). Towards the end of the recording, the private pilot gets very irate and...
Forum: Messages 04-17-07, 03:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 54,848
Posted By gkey
Ernie, I asked that very same question to my...

Ernie, I asked that very same question to my insurance company (for future logging purposes). They had no problem with adding the time in a Skymaster to total ME time, they only wanted the times...
Forum: Messages 04-17-07, 02:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 49,195
Posted By gkey
It seems that everyone quotes speeds in MPH. Is...

It seems that everyone quotes speeds in MPH. Is my 337 the only one with a ASI calibrated in kots? Even my POH gives the speeds in knots.
Forum: Messages 04-17-07, 02:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 54,848
Posted By gkey
Maybe I am totally off tract here, so pardon me...

Maybe I am totally off tract here, so pardon me if that's the case. I currently only have a sinlge engine fixed gear, fixed prop land rating (for my Cessna 172 N).

Then I bought the 337. My...
Forum: Messages 04-07-07, 07:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 24,228
Posted By gkey
Landing speeds

Can anyone tell me how much the Horton STOL kit changes the landing speed? When I fly by the POH numbers, there is still a tendency to balloon with flare.
Forum: Messages 04-07-07, 06:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 49,195
Posted By gkey
Exactly what I believe too. I would rather get...

Exactly what I believe too. I would rather get the gear down sooner than later, and have it confirmed. That's one thing less to worry about once things start to happen quicker in the circuit. When I...
Forum: Messages 04-07-07, 01:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 49,195
Posted By gkey
Where exactly in your circuit sequence do you...

Where exactly in your circuit sequence do you normally drop the gear? It feels like the gear takes about 20 - 30 seconds to drop and lock. I am more at ease with dropping them when in straight...
Forum: Messages 04-06-07, 09:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 49,195
Posted By gkey
My first flight

So, I had my first 337 flight yesterday. I was quite apprehensive, since all my experience comes from flying my beloved 172. And this 337 looked just a tad daunting. But, armed with my CFI and a...
Forum: Messages 04-04-07, 11:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 49,195
Posted By gkey
She's here!

Oh, the joy! GKEY has finally made it home. The past 3 months she was on my name, but stranded out west on Vancouver Island. Finally the weather gave just enough gap last Monday for my ferry pilot to...
Forum: Messages 03-07-07, 11:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 56,005
Posted By gkey
Angry Oh, the frustration!!

That's it. I have finally HAD IT with winter. For two years I have very carefully researched each and every 337 for sale out there, and then finally made my choice on the one that would win my love...
Forum: Messages 02-21-07, 02:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 12,956
Posted By gkey
Lightbulb I can foresee that someone like Garmin would look...

I can foresee that someone like Garmin would look at this, and go "Hmmm....". Maybe one day they will have an audio panel with the name GMA 347i...
Forum: Messages 02-18-07, 12:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 50,321
Posted By gkey
Maybe I should give a bit more background: I am a...

Maybe I should give a bit more background: I am a Canadian now, but was born and lived in South Africa for 32 years. All my family still lives in South Africa, and there are a million reasons for me...
Forum: Messages 02-18-07, 12:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 50,321
Posted By gkey
Thanks, Dave. So, a trip to the Azores from...

Thanks, Dave. So, a trip to the Azores from Canada is completely dead, then? (I have 142 usable US Gal)

In your expert opinion, if planning a trip from Canada to South Africa, which waypoints would...
Forum: Messages 02-18-07, 01:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 50,321
Posted By gkey
Thanks for your answer, Ernie. I find it most...

Thanks for your answer, Ernie. I find it most insightful. Maybe another stupid question, but would tip tanks change your opinion? I'm just thinking the fact that the water is warmer, is in direct...
Forum: Messages 02-17-07, 08:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 50,321
Posted By gkey
Anyone been to the Azores?

I guess another way of finding out if such a trip is do-able, is to fly from Vancouver (BC) to Brandon (MB), and then turn up north-west to Saskatoon (SK). This trip is 20 miles longer than a trip to...
Forum: Messages 02-17-07, 07:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 50,321
Posted By gkey
Anyone been to the Azores?

Just a question: Has anyone ever flown to the Azores? A direct flight from St. John's (Newfoundland, Canada) to Horta (Azores Islands, Portugal) seems to be 1179.9 nm.

My POH lists my endurance at...
Forum: Messages 02-06-07, 02:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,244
Posted By gkey
Re: Nice Photos

I have some left over Prozac samples in my clinic. I can have it mailed if you want!!

I know this is a creep from the thread, but have you ever had to scare off a drunken person from the runway...
Forum: Messages 01-31-07, 08:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 25,066
Posted By gkey
Very good article on boots

Thank you. Just a few days ago I received an email from Tom Carr regarding a very good article on boot repair. This article is to be found in the November 2003 issue of the CPA magazine, written by...
Forum: Messages 01-30-07, 12:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 25,066
Posted By gkey
Boot test

I wish I could, but I was not present when the test was done. I imagine it could be somewhat similar to testing bicycle inner tubes, where you apply a soap solution on it and inflate, and watch for...
Forum: Messages 01-28-07, 11:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 25,066
Posted By gkey
Question Boot question

Well, after buying my 337G, it is still not home after 2 weeks in the shop. A super-duper inspection was done, and no big item stuff was found to be wrong. But a myriad of smaller things had to be...
Forum: Messages 01-17-07, 11:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,923
Posted By gkey
My model is not a P. It is a normal aspirated ...

My model is not a P. It is a normal aspirated 6-seat '76 337G. I see that the serial numbers have been discontinued for a while, and then started again. My model's serial number belongs to the...
Forum: Messages 01-16-07, 12:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 21,847
Posted By gkey
I wish I could, but May is a bad month for me -...

I wish I could, but May is a bad month for me - doing exams. I am planning on doing the pilgrimage to Oshkosh next year so far. Do you have a SOAPA fly-in every year?
Forum: Messages 01-16-07, 12:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,923
Posted By gkey
Need seats

When I bought this aircraft, I new I had to do something about the interior. To me the condition of the interior is a minor when buying, becasue no two persons have the same taste, and really it is...
Forum: Messages 01-14-07, 11:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 21,847
Posted By gkey
Talking Joined the Ranks, folks!

Hello everyone,

My name is Jakes Dekker, and I am addicted to 337's.
So, I bought one.
She's the most beautiful '76 337G I've ever seen - and now she's mine.
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