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Forum: Messages 03-10-20, 01:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 53,185
Posted By Ernie Martin
For PatrolPilot: did the Aircraft Spruce type K...

For PatrolPilot: did the Aircraft Spruce type K probe work with the original factory gauge? The original is a type E (which I believe has one lead grounded) and I was under the impression that a type...
Forum: Messages 03-06-20, 05:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 53,185
Posted By Ernie Martin
Help with EGT Probe and a Suggestion on Fire Extinguisher

1. I'm having trouble finding the EGT probe that is clamped on the exhaust pipe of the engine, feeding temperature to the EGT gauge. Looks as shown in the picture below. Cessna PN is C668501-0110...
Forum: Messages 03-06-20, 04:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,492
Posted By Ernie Martin
In my SkymasterUS.com website I have posted an...

In my SkymasterUS.com website I have posted an interesting article on this subject. Click on the link at left entitled "Early History of Skymaster".

Ernie
Forum: Messages 03-06-20, 04:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 45,829
Posted By Ernie Martin
2600 seems too high. Picture below is what I have...

2600 seems too high. Picture below is what I have on my checklist, derived from the POH.

Ernie
Forum: Messages 12-02-19, 09:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 22,675
Posted By Ernie Martin
Airworthy 1966 Skymaster For $15,000?

I know there is a separate forum for aircraft sales BUT this may be of interest to you all, even for parts.

Details and contact are in the Aircraft For Sale Forum (to get there click on the blue...
Forum: Aircraft For Sale 12-02-19, 09:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 22,024
Posted By Ernie Martin
1966 Skymaster Airworthy $15,000

A local avionics shop here in Miami has 4 aircraft, wants to sell their 1966 Skymaster but with ADS-B Out business rush they don't have time to market it.

So first $15,000 takes it. Annual being...
Forum: Messages 06-11-19, 06:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 47,698
Posted By Ernie Martin
IMPORTANT ALERT -- Engine quits on takeoff due to undetectable water in fuel

I will give you details in a moment, but here are the findings:

Sumping the fuel tanks and finding no water DOES NOT mean there is no water -- there can be enough to make your engine quit in the...
Forum: Messages 05-11-19, 11:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 125,050
Posted By Ernie Martin
I did find them, Kim, where you said they were....

I did find them, Kim, where you said they were. And Herb, in my 1977 they are NOT where the IPC says, in the figures I attached to my message.

Ernie
Forum: Messages 05-09-19, 02:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 125,050
Posted By Ernie Martin
HELP -- Where is the Fuel Selector Valve in a 1977 model?

We can't turn the rear-engine fuel selector knob on my 1977 337G but we can't find the valve!

The IPC image (shown below) indicates that one is at the root of the left wing and the other one is on...
Forum: Messages 03-22-19, 06:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 77,843
Posted By Ernie Martin
Thanks, Ed. I've had a bunch of stuff, none...

Thanks, Ed. I've had a bunch of stuff, none critical -- divorce, new house, etc. But I'm still flying and now looking for ADS-B Out.

Ernie
Forum: Messages 03-11-19, 02:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 77,843
Posted By Ernie Martin
Ed, I noted your installation of a wingtip...

Ed, I noted your installation of a wingtip u-Avionix SkyBeacon ADS-B OUT, but did you consider Garmin's GDL 82 unit? The price is about the same and, for my Skymaster with a Garmin GTN 650 which can...
Forum: Messages 01-25-19, 11:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 45,621
Posted By Ernie Martin
Tips for Flying to the Bahamas

I've been flying my 337s (3 of them) to the Bahamas for 20 years. Info and tips on how to do it may be found in http://www.skymasterus.com, and if any of that is confusing you may call me -- my phone...
Forum: Messages 01-25-19, 10:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 23,249
Posted By Ernie Martin
Checklists Available

I have free, editable checklists for the 337D and 337G. Go to http://www.consultresearch.com/337list.htm for information and how to get them.
Forum: Messages 07-30-16, 01:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 15,823
Posted By Ernie Martin
In-flight Fire

Two news stories today on this subject. A balloon caught fire in flight, crashed and 16 people died. And a Piper Cheyenne medical plane had a fire on board, crashed and 4 people died.

While unlikely...
Forum: Messages 02-03-16, 05:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 89,507
Posted By Ernie Martin
I don't know much about DRY belly landings, but I...

I don't know much about DRY belly landings, but I had the same question as Herb, so I did a little research and found a link (below) that suggests that controlled belly landings are extremely safe....
Forum: Messages 01-25-16, 12:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,666
Posted By Ernie Martin
No pictures, but yesterday I spent 4 hours in the...

No pictures, but yesterday I spent 4 hours in the air, all over water to 2 Bahamian islands, on a spectacular day. First a 1+ hour trip from Miami to Great Harbour Cay, then 45 minutes to North...
Forum: Messages 01-17-16, 10:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 52,222
Posted By Ernie Martin
All 3 of my Skymasters have been normally...

All 3 of my Skymasters have been normally aspirated (I am in Miami). First was a 1969 337D, then a 1973 337G and now a 1977 337G.

Ernie
Forum: Messages 01-15-16, 06:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 52,222
Posted By Ernie Martin
Let me add my perspective after operating three...

Let me add my perspective after operating three (3) different Skymasters over the last 17 years. And, as you will see, I approach the issue from a rather different viewpoint.

Before I do that, one...
Forum: Messages 01-08-16, 05:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 97,653
Posted By Ernie Martin
On JamesC statement on his trip in the Caribbean...

On JamesC statement on his trip in the Caribbean that people often come up on the ramp and say how much they love Skymasters, my experiences there have been quite different.

I fly mostly to the...
Forum: Mechanics and Service Providers 12-23-15, 09:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 30,977
Posted By Ernie Martin
Luis DelRosario in Miami has been servicing my...

Luis DelRosario in Miami has been servicing my Skymasters (3 so far) for the past 17 years. Knows the aircraft intimately (used to own one) and is reasonable in price. He is at 305-322-6849.

Ernie
Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops 12-08-15, 09:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 96,003
Posted By Ernie Martin
The FIRST Skymaster Fly-in was in 2002 in...

The FIRST Skymaster Fly-in was in 2002 in Treasure Cay, Abacos, Bahamas. That is always a good destination.

In 2005 the Fly-in was in Key West but there was a side-trip to Great Harbour Cay in the...
Forum: Messages 12-08-15, 12:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 97,653
Posted By Ernie Martin
Bahamas in March?

Herb, I hadn't read that some of you are going to the Bahamas in March. Let me know and I may join you in my "new" 1977 337G.

Ernie Martin
Forum: Messages 10-20-15, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 25,480
Posted By Ernie Martin
You're right, no one is suggesting that this is...

You're right, no one is suggesting that this is accurate to a gallon, let alone a tenth of a gallon. My only objective in providing the above table is to give the points on the curve for those who...
Forum: Messages 10-19-15, 05:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 25,480
Posted By Ernie Martin
I bought the Universal Fuelhawk (not the XL) and...

I bought the Universal Fuelhawk (not the XL) and on my 1977 337G there are 43 gal remaining in each long range tank when the fuel is just visible. Here are the gallons remaining for each marking of...
Forum: Messages 08-27-15, 10:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 17,143
Posted By Ernie Martin
Yes, Herb, mine has the same attachment as shown...

Yes, Herb, mine has the same attachment as shown in your figure; it looks like a tongue with a slit. So I need belts that have the endings shown in your figure, sort of triangular with a hook. I...
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