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Forum: Messages 11-27-07, 06:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 45,353
Posted By tropical
The wing leading edge radar antennas are crap, at...

The wing leading edge radar antennas are crap, at the best. It's almost the same as not having radar.

As far as the GDL69, I bought mine refurbished by Garmin for $2800. Right now I'm installing a...
Forum: Messages 11-11-07, 09:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 45,106
Posted By tropical
Thanks. I'll probably end up fabricating my own...

Thanks. I'll probably end up fabricating my own panel from aluminum.
Forum: Messages 11-11-07, 11:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 45,106
Posted By tropical
Yes, that's what I plan to do to mine. Who is...

Yes, that's what I plan to do to mine.

Who is doing the Riley mods now? Do they have a web address?

Thanks.
Forum: Messages 11-10-07, 09:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 45,106
Posted By tropical
Metal Instrument Panel for 74 G

I'm thinking of redoing my instrument panel. I would like to get rid of the plastic overlays and put in a solid aluminum panel.

Anyone done this? Right now I'm looking for ideas.
Forum: Messages 09-19-07, 07:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 19,052
Posted By tropical
There is a 1966A model on www.barnstormers.com...

There is a 1966A model on www.barnstormers.com that a guy has looking to trade for a single engine.
Forum: Messages 09-16-07, 10:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,610
Posted By tropical
Wow, what a blanket statement. Of course, I know...

Wow, what a blanket statement. Of course, I know quite a few pilots here (USA) that I wouldn't get in a plane with.
Forum: Messages 09-16-07, 04:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,610
Posted By tropical
What's that suppose to mean?

What's that suppose to mean?
Forum: Messages 07-03-07, 03:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 38,262
Posted By tropical
not really. we're talking apples and oranges...

not really. we're talking apples and oranges here. in a transport catagory jet, an engine failure at takeoff is an abnormal procedure. in a light GA piston aircraft, it's an emergency.

right now in...
Forum: Messages 07-01-07, 07:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 38,262
Posted By tropical
actually, it doesn't work that way. V1 is the...

actually, it doesn't work that way. V1 is the takeoff safety speed. if you have an engine failure at V1 or below, you can reject and have stopping distance remaining.

in most jets, it's V1, Vr then...
Forum: Mechanics and Service Providers 05-04-07, 09:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 31,959
Posted By tropical
nope, never heard from anyone. i had the shop at...

nope, never heard from anyone. i had the shop at Alexandria do the prebuy, they were knowledgeable and did a great job.
Forum: Messages 04-17-07, 10:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 54,825
Posted By tropical
You have 1000 hours of multi engine time.

You have 1000 hours of multi engine time.
Forum: Messages 04-16-07, 06:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 54,825
Posted By tropical
>>>>I took my training and check ride in a...

>>>>I took my training and check ride in a Skymaster only and cannot legally claim any of my 337 time as normal ME time.<<<<

uh, pardon me, but as far as i know, there is no difference in logging...
Forum: Messages 03-15-07, 09:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 25,247
Posted By tropical
i've been powering up the aircraft everyday this...

i've been powering up the aircraft everyday this week, and the pump doesn't come on when i energize the master.

after the plane sits for a few days, i get a little sag on the gear doors and a quick...
Forum: Messages 03-11-07, 10:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 25,247
Posted By tropical
i was just reading the maintenance manual, and...

i was just reading the maintenance manual, and there is a mention of a hydraulic accumulator and the mention of charging it to 500psi. it would stand to reason if the accumulator was low this may...
Forum: Messages 03-11-07, 07:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 25,247
Posted By tropical
Hydraulic Pump running at switch on

i've noticed on my skymaster (74 G model) after it's sat for a week i turn on the master switch and the hydraulic pump runs anywhere from 10 seconds to up to 45 seconds (est). is this normal for the...
Forum: Parts For Sale 01-20-07, 11:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 14,122
Posted By tropical
found it. thanks

found it. thanks
Forum: Parts For Sale 01-18-07, 03:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 14,122
Posted By tropical
front engine EGT probe

anyone have a part number for the front engine EGT probe for a normal aspirated 337 (74 337G) ?
Forum: Messages 11-05-06, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 18,224
Posted By tropical
thanks. i looked at essco, but at +$300 i'll try...

thanks. i looked at essco, but at +$300 i'll try someone who may have sold their's and would like to get rid of the MM and IPC.
Forum: Messages 11-04-06, 07:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 18,224
Posted By tropical
thanks. unfortunately, they don't have a...

thanks. unfortunately, they don't have a maintenance manual for the '74 337G.
Forum: Messages 11-04-06, 07:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 18,224
Posted By tropical
Looking for a 337G Maintenance Manual

anyone having a 337G maintenance manual (1974 & up) and wanting to sell it please email me at ronn@tropicalhelicopter.com

also looking for a parts manual for the same model.
Forum: Mechanics and Service Providers 10-27-06, 03:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 31,959
Posted By tropical
PreBuy Mechanic in Minnesota

anyone know a reputable shop or mechanic in Minnesota for 337's? preferably near alexandria.
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