Forum: Messages
02-15-26, 03:37 PM
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Forum: Messages
12-13-25, 02:09 PM
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battery cables on boat - was amazed
I have a sea ray.
The battery cables were shot so I went to autozone and replaced.
A few years later, hitting starter, voltage would drop and not start.
Voltage at both ends of battery cables was...
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Forum: Messages
11-23-25, 04:27 PM
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GOLDENROD metal oil can with flex metal line
GOLDENROD (727) Industrial Pump Oiler with Flex Spout - 16 oz. Capacity
Metal pump can with flexible metal line and end cap.
Can store fluid and close. Threads into fitting on hydraulic paclk
I...
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Forum: Messages
11-15-25, 11:45 AM
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In amazon search on "tackle web"
There are a whole bunch of stick-on puches of all sorts for boats.
I have some larger ones on both side panels.
Great for 'stuff'
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Forum: Messages
10-25-25, 05:40 PM
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I have had my turbo RSTOL T337D since around 1989
It has had a finetooth comb run through mine every year, so surprises are rare to none.
That said, while the basic annual is about $3k, have another $10 kin your pocket for whatever.
Also over that...
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Forum: Messages
08-21-25, 08:45 PM
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Forum: Messages
08-17-25, 05:08 PM
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Robertson RSTOL might make it
As much as I would enjoy backing FAA against a wall, while holding a rolled newspaper under its chin, I'm not sure of the benefit?
1. No annual / lower maintenance -
Probably not a good idea to...
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Forum: Messages
05-31-25, 06:41 PM
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The problem with GA is…
There were many manufacturers of automobiles before the model T. They were playthings of the super wealthy. Because there were so few buyers, at very high prices, the few suppliers tried to compete...
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Forum: Messages
05-19-25, 06:49 PM
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Forum: Messages
05-11-25, 02:31 PM
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The 400 series turns driven by ILS/VOR head
Ye olde 400 series autopilots analog left/right pickoff from ILS / VOR head.
My new avidyne (2 years) autopilot will follow course just fine from the new head.
Just no vertical follower circuit....
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Forum: Aircraft For Sale
04-12-25, 02:13 PM
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Forum: Messages
03-08-25, 10:40 AM
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Make or female?
I'm going to check down between the airplane's landing gear legs.
That should be conclusive.
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Forum: Aircraft For Sale
03-03-25, 05:26 PM
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Forum: Messages
01-26-25, 10:20 AM
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A 337 has more utility than .... a horse
My wife "rode to hounds' for a number of years.
Fortunately we never owned a horse,
merely exploited the impoverishment of friends and owners who had too many.
Really the ideal way to 'have' a...
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Forum: Messages
01-26-25, 09:59 AM
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is A 337 male or female?
For the French, known for love, sex and food, ... and coffee and croissants,
"J'aime ma voiture" affirms cars as feminine.
However, in 'j'a'dore mon avion,' "I love my airplane," an airplane is...
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Forum: Messages
01-18-25, 12:53 PM
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Forum: Messages
12-30-24, 11:36 AM
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Above trim wheel..... hmmmmmm.
Hmmm. That would be nice, but I have a slaved stormscope wx 950 there.
SEPARATE STORMSCOPE
Its really nice to have real time t-storm tracking, vs 'dated' adsB
ADS blobology is good enough to...
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Forum: Messages
12-29-24, 09:45 PM
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Forum: Messages
12-29-24, 03:31 PM
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See cutouts below photos for consideration
Currently I have a stratus 2S (w external power and antennas) mounted behind smoked piglass. Its status LEDs are visible in flight.
Why do I have this, as backup to the unlikely event everything...
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Forum: Messages
12-24-24, 10:35 AM
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Forum: Messages
12-21-24, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 12
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Insight G4 vs JPI 790 - pros and cons?
Okay, okay already.
I am considering an engine analyzer.
It amazes me there are no decent videos showing these in use,
Neither company's fault, just terrible movie makers.
Everyone raves about...
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Forum: Messages
12-07-24, 12:05 PM
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Ahhhh, batteries....
CAPACITY
Being a nerd, the last time I checked, the concord had 14 AH capacity and the Gil around 10 AH. As to starting, unless you are cranking so long to eat up a a battery, it doesnt matter (for...
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Forum: Messages
12-07-24, 11:22 AM
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Concur B2c2
As I recall, one half of the master switch is a sense line to the bus, as well as each regulator switch provides regulator voltage sense.
Under no load their resistance will eppar to be "0" (or...
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Forum: Messages
11-16-24, 01:50 PM
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A good commercial paint shop...
Commercial paint suppliers (such as PPG etc), such as service auto paint shops, should have a $20k color scanner they can bring to the airplane to determine paint codes, ALMOST perfectly.
For parts...
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Forum: Messages
11-03-24, 09:12 AM
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The first 337 mechanics must have been Hindu
Most people do not realize that those Hindu Goddesses, Durga, Kali, were actually the first 337 mechanics. To them, 337 parts were therefore simple and easy to reach.
Which explains many aspects of...
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