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Forum: Messages 09-07-02, 09:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 45,907
Posted By Bob Cook
Chris Remove one engine and recertify...

Chris

Remove one engine and recertify <G>.

Seriously, the certification determines the gross weight and that is what all airtraffic services use. There is no simple way to "short" the system that I...
Forum: Messages 09-07-02, 09:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 38,137
Posted By Bob Cook
One last comment Most people prefer a "focused"...

One last comment

Most people prefer a "focused" group and bookmark their particular interests. I have mine.

I am not interested in going to a "BMW" interest group and finding 50 links to other...
Forum: Messages 09-07-02, 01:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 22,252
Posted By Bob Cook
Skyking Slick 50......... give me a break..........

Skyking

Slick 50......... give me a break....... <G> no no no....

Tiger boot is silicon based. I found it at the pilot shop at OWD. Seems to work really well and bugs do not adhere to it...
Forum: Messages 09-07-02, 01:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 14,050
Posted By Bob Cook
Soumds like one of those polls made by AVWEB....

Soumds like one of those polls made by AVWEB.
<G>

Bob
Forum: Messages 09-07-02, 01:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 38,137
Posted By Bob Cook
not impressed

Comments

Skymasters have high wings, carbonaero has low wings.

Skymasters are made of aluminum, carbonaero is carbon <G>

Mind you it is a twin (+1)

Now if Carbonaero would like to make a...
Forum: Messages 09-05-02, 04:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 22,252
Posted By Bob Cook
larry put "slick 50" on your boots. It should...

larry

put "slick 50" on your boots. It should go faster <G>

I get "close" to book but I do not have a bug smasher hanging from my wing...

Seriously I don't think that boots should cut anymore...
Forum: Messages 09-05-02, 04:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 79,280
Posted By Bob Cook
jim

Jim

Would I give you a snow job?

Sorry, it is 17 hrs max endurance and it is listed in either the front inside or the rear inside page of the POH / 1974 manual. 148/17=8.7 g/hr /2 = 4.35...
Forum: Messages 09-05-02, 08:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 25,936
Posted By Bob Cook
Paul GMAS should be able to help you out along...

Paul

GMAS should be able to help you out along with a service manual.
I am sure these are thermistor probes (using a constant voltage source).
On the DC guages there should be 1) a voltage...
Forum: Messages 09-04-02, 09:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 79,280
Posted By Bob Cook
re p fuel

Skyking / Kevin

Mine is a 74 P s/n 170 and I have 148 gallons of fuel. Apparently some 1974's came out with the large tanks.

Take a look in the POH and there is an endurance of 17 hrs for the P...
Forum: Messages 08-30-02, 09:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,810
Posted By Bob Cook
Guy

Heading from IAG to ACK over to MVY and then up to Mnt pellier tomorrow and Sunday.
looks like we can wave as we fly by <G>

bob
Forum: Messages 08-30-02, 09:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 25,936
Posted By Bob Cook
rear oil temp

Paul

Is it a "P" ?

I would check the oil bypass thermionic valve. The one that allows the oil to pass thru the cooler.

2) oil cooler may be plugged.

3) baffles incl the baffles around the oil...
Forum: Messages 08-30-02, 02:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,810
Posted By Bob Cook
re fuel guages

Kevin / Joe

NOT that easy. These are capacitive guages and require a unique test box for calibrate the guages. There are not many around. Somewhere recently a SM owner replaced them with a newer...
Forum: Messages 08-30-02, 06:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 49,892
Posted By Bob Cook
Skyking I have the instrument and two probes...

Skyking

I have the instrument and two probes kicking around if you have a problem in the future. off the P....

bob
Forum: Messages 08-30-02, 06:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 45,726
Posted By Bob Cook
turbos

Iromero

turbos? try this sight. great background

www.avweb.com/articles/pelperch/pelp0031.html

bob
Forum: Messages 08-28-02, 05:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,142
Posted By Bob Cook
re overhaul

Also heard Continental cylinders are rust prone if you fly seldon and close to the sea, so better look for nickel or chrome barrel cylenders. What is "Satin Chrome"OHC cylider assemblies?, since that...
Forum: Messages 08-28-02, 07:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 53,088
Posted By Bob Cook
I concentrate on fuel prices. <G> From 2.85 to...

I concentrate on fuel prices. <G>

From 2.85 to $1.94 last weekend made me forget about the hourly cost. Just think of the money I saved putting in 100 gallons.......

The reality check is the...
Forum: Messages 08-27-02, 09:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 13,686
Posted By Bob Cook
Talking Remind you of anyone ?

Inspector Carl N Frank

Flight Standards District Office

Oklahoma City, OK

Dear Mr. Frank:

Here is the letter you asked me to send you about my flight back in December.
Forum: Messages 08-27-02, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 20,432
Posted By Bob Cook
Larry some of my thoughts. 1) must make it...

Larry

some of my thoughts.

1) must make it "idiot proof"

2) cooling problems on piston engines.

3) more complex hub and controller.
Forum: Messages 08-27-02, 07:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 45,726
Posted By Bob Cook
one added comments Agree with the above with...

one added comments

Agree with the above with following added.

1) great to get over weather.
2) climb out of ice (heaven forbid) rather than decending.
3) great for high altitude airports.
4) hp...
Forum: Messages 08-26-02, 10:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 38,500
Posted By Bob Cook
GMAS Never an issue even when you chew me out!...

GMAS

Never an issue even when you chew me out! <G>.

Kevin will keep you honest since he is the moderator and keeper of the text...

bob
Forum: Messages 08-26-02, 10:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 33,822
Posted By Bob Cook
re insurance

With Avemco; they wanted an instrument ticket if flying a "P". Also they wanted 800 hrs multi for the best rates. Rewewed 03/02 with no changes and premiums up 8%.

fyi

bob
Forum: Messages 08-23-02, 04:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 33,822
Posted By Bob Cook
Better yet Keven The insurance companies will...

Better yet Keven

The insurance companies will insure the aircraft and NOT the pilot. The deductible then is 100 dollars and less premiums. <G>.

There are "friendly" skies.

bob
Forum: Messages 08-23-02, 07:04 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 212,529
Posted By Bob Cook
just turn off the engine with the mag switch. if...

just turn off the engine with the mag switch. if it doesn't shut down then you have a failed switch or open P lead.

and re mnts.

I have never heard of failed mounts like this / reason for asking...
Forum: Messages 08-22-02, 09:37 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 212,529
Posted By Bob Cook
Skyking Think there is a mandatory overhaul at...

Skyking
Think there is a mandatory overhaul at 500 hrs on the mags.

the filters on the pressurized mags are clear and there is no sign of oil or dirt showing up so far after 150 hrs.

GMAS...
Forum: Messages 08-22-02, 07:20 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 212,529
Posted By Bob Cook
Kevin It was highly recommended at the CPA...

Kevin

It was highly recommended at the CPA course. These mags are smaller than the 400 series and are more prone to have ignition jump within the mag itself. I should not have stated 25 hrs,...
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