Forum: Messages
09-26-02, 06:19 PM
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jerry
sheee.... don't tell anyone please... !
CPA handbook <G>
just our secret!
Bob
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Forum: Messages
09-26-02, 09:39 AM
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re horn
On the *P* version you can pull the lamp on the gear indicator and the horn will stop.
Not familiar with the other models and if this applies.
You can put some silicone over the back of the...
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Forum: Messages
09-25-02, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 9
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re 336
Bob
There are people who like them and there are the others. If you get one that has been well maintained you are ahead of the game.
As for the 336 your speed is less. your operating cost...
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Forum: Messages
09-24-02, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 6
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ashes
Or.........
Did you hear about the person who offered to spread ashes for a few hundred dollars each. After 10 years they finally caught up to him and a garage full of Jars. Right... those kind...
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Forum: Messages
09-23-02, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 6
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spreading ashes
Suggest you make up a light hose and funnel that can be put thru the storm window (if your has one). Make up a small filler panel and run the hose thru a hole in the centre. Make sure it is air...
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Forum: Parts For Sale
09-22-02, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 88,378
seat rails
Airtides
Not sure. I was refering to the standard seat rail tracks on the floor where there are rivets spaced every few inches on both sides and is "H" shaped.
Bob
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Forum: Parts For Sale
09-22-02, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 88,378
seat rails
Airtides
Seat rail holes are not always the same. New ones come blank and you use the old one as a template.
I do not honestly think picking up old rails is worth the effort based on the amount of...
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Forum: Messages
09-22-02, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 37,650
radar
I have had fair amount of experience with the RDR150. It is not very effective as a radar. You need vertical stabalization and a good size reflector before it becomes an effective tool. You really...
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Forum: Messages
09-22-02, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 5
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electric trim system
GMAS
The electric trim (servo) and the the elevator servo are different. In the port boom there is a strain guage that detects tension in the elevator cable. The trim servo tries to neutralize the...
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Forum: Messages
09-21-02, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 19
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re 400 autopilot
GMAS
You are only telling 1/2 the story. They are two different animals..... one is a role rate (s-tec) and the 400 is a pitch/roll autpilot that has its input from the AI and DG. The S-TEC is a...
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Forum: Messages
09-19-02, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 97,425
GPS
I like the 90b although it is not "state of the art". I agree with Stackj. The ease of downloading the database off the internet now makes it very easy to keep updated.
I use the altitude...
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Forum: Messages
09-18-02, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 97,425
Skyking
SK
Not really up in the differences. I was refering to th eKLN89 /90b meaning items of the same "ilk".
I know the 90B is both approach and enroute certified and the database is rather extensive. ...
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Forum: Messages
09-18-02, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 97,425
Keven
Point to look out for.
You will need an interface to existing equipement such as HSI and autopilot (midwest makes one). Think that adds about 1k to the price of an installed certified unit.
The...
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Forum: Messages
09-18-02, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 97,425
skyking
SK
beleive he is looking for enroute certifcation which eliminates the 295, however, I think it is one of the most fantastic GPS's ever built. I still have it around in the event all lights go...
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Forum: Messages
09-18-02, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 110,783
re 400
I have a complete set of manuals for the 400 series.
IS yours an "A"?
Does it have the flight director?
KEVEN has a source for one perhaps he can jump in.
They are a good autopilot. find the...
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Forum: Messages
09-17-02, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 37,650
re lightening
Larry
1) stormscopes are essential. In fact more important than Radar IMHO.
2) had the engine cowls cleaned of fiberglass and paint in a nice looking , not so high, puffy white cumulus. Cowls had...
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Forum: Messages
09-13-02, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 92,670
re meeting
Guys
It takes time ! and a lot of effort to put something together. It seems that once you put a question to 30 people there are going to be 31 different responses.
so what is new...........
I...
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Forum: Messages
09-13-02, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 13
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re dumb and dumber
We are all good at speculating regarding accidents.
We were not there and really are trying to read between the lines, however, you are right in that losing an engine for whatever reason should be...
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Forum: Messages
09-09-02, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 37,528
OIL LEVEL
Don
Seriously (for a change) The oil levels will vary. Sometimes the oil gets stuck up in the upper galleries or something but many times it reads low and the next time I check it ........hmmm...
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Forum: Messages
09-08-02, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 38,137
Skyking
The skymaster will outlive my pocket...
Skyking
The skymaster will outlive my pocket book for sure....<G>
We all need to find as many Skymaster owners and direct them to the "cause".
If we have enough we might (just possible) be able...
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Forum: Messages
09-08-02, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 37,528
re oil level
Guys
There is a much easier method to determine oil level.
When you wipe down the aircraft figure out how much came off on the rags. If is close to 1/2 qt then add a full qt to be on the safe side....
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Forum: Messages
09-08-02, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 19,876
if you
http://www.hwnn.com/wwweb/aviation.html
Call this group 1st
call FAA
call Ntsb
call wife
call girlfriend
call a taxi........
oh and forgot............ call the insurance company!
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Forum: Messages
09-08-02, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 25,936
Paul
No doubt these are calibrated. You could...
Paul
No doubt these are calibrated. You could provide yourself with a correction table if needbe. Good thermometer, some oil, an electric open type tea kettle or heater and away you go.
Do it...
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Forum: Messages
09-08-02, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 92,670
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Forum: Messages
09-07-02, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 92,670
Re Next meeting
TCAY Meeting.
Based on conversation with other owners, it appears Treasure Cay is of interest for next year. I am trying to confirm the bill fishing tournament so we can squeeze in before then....
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