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Forum: Messages 11-01-19, 10:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 30,001
Posted By patrolpilot
Does anybody have any details?

Does anybody have any details?
Forum: Messages 11-01-19, 10:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 160,847
Posted By patrolpilot
Awesome Chris! I saw the airplane on the internet...

Awesome Chris! I saw the airplane on the internet sometime in the last couple of weeks. I thought it had a lot of potential, and I'm glad you will be documenting the restoration.
Forum: Messages 10-22-19, 05:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 24,082
Posted By patrolpilot
The buying doesn't stop with the purchase!

My airplane was well maintained but still, more dollars out:

2¼" Turn and bank quit. A new one is $2K! $550 for a yellow tagged, return to service, unit. I'm sending the outfit mine to rebuild...
Forum: Messages 10-22-19, 05:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 38,485
Posted By patrolpilot
Small Ladder

I found a lightweight, three-step, ladder on eBay...
Forum: Messages 10-14-19, 05:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 31,387
Posted By patrolpilot
Yep, going to C421 school next week.

Yep, going to C421 school next week.
Forum: Messages 10-11-19, 09:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 31,387
Posted By patrolpilot
I might be adding a C421 to the next picture! I...

I might be adding a C421 to the next picture!

I decided to do things right and go through some training with a local, very experienced instructor. I wanted a current BFR and IPC completed in the...
Forum: Messages 10-11-19, 09:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 164,657
Posted By patrolpilot
I continue to prep the airplane for its...

I continue to prep the airplane for its transcontinental purpose as a "Grandkid Getter."

I've had the airplane completely gone through by the IA that has been maintaining it, looking for little...
Forum: Messages 10-11-19, 07:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 31,387
Posted By patrolpilot
Jeff, I have some pictures in this post:...

Jeff, I have some pictures in this post: http://www.337skymaster.com/messages/showthread.php?p=23970#post23970
Forum: Messages 10-07-19, 07:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 58,069
Posted By patrolpilot
There are bulkhead connections to get past the...

There are bulkhead connections to get past the firewall. When I rebuilt my PA22/20 into my commute-mobile, I put in a stainless steel firewall and used pressure bulkhead plugs for everything to...
Forum: Messages 10-02-19, 08:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 55,492
Posted By patrolpilot
Thanks for posting, very interesting. My airplane...

Thanks for posting, very interesting. My airplane is in the shop now, will stop out of my patrol tomorrow and see if the cowlings are still off my aircraft.
Forum: Messages 10-02-19, 11:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 74,608
Posted By patrolpilot
I attached the image of measurements I made with...

I attached the image of measurements I made with my "G" and its long-range tanks. I'm using the J-Hawk J-Air Fuelhawk 11" Universal AvGas Pre-Flight Fuel Dipstick. Also, I sincerely recommend a Fuel...
Forum: Messages 10-02-19, 10:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 58,069
Posted By patrolpilot
I wasn't sure if the first year or so of the 337...

I wasn't sure if the first year or so of the 337 had the fan and shroud.
Forum: Parts Sources 10-01-19, 04:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 30,033
Posted By patrolpilot
I'm curious, what did they want for the door?

I'm curious, what did they want for the door?
Forum: Messages 10-01-19, 03:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 58,069
Posted By patrolpilot
Picture of 337 Rear Engine Fire

I do not know anything about the events that lead up to the condition pictured. The picture and parts are in a picture box hanging in the men's room at the McCampbell-Porter Airport (TFP) near...
Forum: Messages 09-28-19, 06:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 31,387
Posted By patrolpilot
Thanks for your kind words. Could be, the same...

Thanks for your kind words.


Could be, the same mother though. Or, would that be the same father? :eek:
Forum: Messages 09-27-19, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 31,387
Posted By patrolpilot
The Little Brother That Pays The Way For The Big Brother

I retired from the airlines when I hit 60, and with 21½ thousand hours was a bit burned out. Our kids and grandkids are scattered to the far reaches of the Country and have never spent much time...
Forum: Messages 09-25-19, 03:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 74,608
Posted By patrolpilot
The more I look at them; I'm thinking the Insight...

The more I look at them; I'm thinking the Insight Gem 4 Skymaster over the JPI 760. I like the display a lot better. I'm also thinking of the Strike Finder as well. I have the ForeFlight stuff on the...
Forum: Messages 09-25-19, 02:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 28,678
Posted By patrolpilot
You bet! My next effort are profiles for my...

You bet!

My next effort are profiles for my aircraft within ForeFlight. These are the numbers from the POH charts; I put together a "calculator" that would covert the chart climb and descent data to...
Forum: Messages 09-24-19, 01:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 28,678
Posted By patrolpilot
1977 337G Performance PDF

I scanned the performance pages, all but the endurance graphs, as I'd rather look at performance on my iPad vs. the POH. I store this stuff in ForeFlight in an appropriate binder. In case others...
Forum: Messages 09-23-19, 06:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 164,657
Posted By patrolpilot
I will provide more about my retirement job and...

I will provide more about my retirement job and what I fly soon. Check this out, from today, a very short video. A single thunderstorm in the way, I decided to go around it to the left and as I...
Forum: Messages 09-23-19, 05:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 37,064
Posted By patrolpilot
I edited my post while you are posting. Aviation...

I edited my post while you are posting.

Aviation Enterprise lists the rear mechanical kit at $1495, the core is listed as $500 on their parts page. I wonder why the $2995?
Forum: Messages 09-23-19, 05:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 37,064
Posted By patrolpilot
I'm going to bet that the OEM motors are...

I'm going to bet that the OEM motors are cheaper.

I see were Aviation Enterprises has serviceable units for sale (http://www.cessnaskymaster.com/cowl-flap-motors.html). Without the core, it would be...
Forum: Messages 09-23-19, 06:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 37,064
Posted By patrolpilot
It seems like a good idea to me. Did you have a...

It seems like a good idea to me. Did you have a motor fail?

I'm considering a couple of STCs during my next annual; that would be the time to do it. It would minimize the downtime of the failed flap...
Forum: Messages 09-22-19, 05:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 164,657
Posted By patrolpilot
All is good! The airplane is home! Moma is really...

All is good! The airplane is home! Moma is really tickled with our "grandkid getter"! Imelda held the handover off for near a week, but all is well that ends well. A huge thumbs up to the two...
Forum: Messages 09-22-19, 05:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 411,198
Posted By patrolpilot
Does your airplane currently have an...

Does your airplane currently have an autopilot?

I mention this because the airplane I just bought has the Cessna 400A and I was impressed with its performance. There have only been two previous...
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