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Forum: Messages 08-27-15, 12:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 17,143
Posted By Ernie Martin
Do you have seat belts for 5th and 6th seat that you want to sell?

If so, please advise color and price. Willing to buy one or two.

Ernie Martin
Forum: Messages 08-26-15, 07:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 25,480
Posted By Ernie Martin
Fuel at Filler Port for Long Range 150 gallon 337G Models

Those of you with 337G models with Long Range 150 gallon tanks (S/N 1607 and higher), have you ever determined how much fuel is in the 75 gal tanks per side when fuel is just visible under the filler...
Forum: Messages 08-18-15, 02:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,452
Posted By Ernie Martin
Thanks, Herb. Yes, it's N222LJ. Ernie

Thanks, Herb. Yes, it's N222LJ.

Ernie
Forum: Messages 08-17-15, 01:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,452
Posted By Ernie Martin
An Update . . . and a pat in the back

Bought a 1977 337G to replace the 1973 I had to ditch in Bahamian waters a year ago. Flew it from the Kansas City area to Miami -- 8 hours in flight -- without any squawks. Now in the shop to correct...
Forum: Messages 07-06-15, 10:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 22,774
Posted By Ernie Martin
Keep trying Commodore. Don's cell is...

Keep trying Commodore. Don's cell is 405-503-4686.

Also try Aeropropeller in Miami at 305-592-8760. George is owner and does lots of Skymaster work from Latin American airplanes. Ask to talk to him...
Forum: Messages 06-03-15, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 27,065
Posted By Ernie Martin
An update: still looking. Went Monday to do a...

An update: still looking.

Went Monday to do a pre-purchase inspection -- I was carrying a cashier's check and hoped to fly it out -- but it failed inspection.

So I'm still looking, in case you hear...
Forum: Messages 04-23-15, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 27,065
Posted By Ernie Martin
After ditching and losing my Skymaster -- still looking

If anyone knows of a normally-aspirated Skymaster in excellent condition, please let me know. My email is in the image below -- or post the info here. Thanks.

Ernie Martin
Forum: Messages 02-20-15, 10:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 18,567
Posted By Ernie Martin
I sent a text to Ray Torres. Ernie

I sent a text to Ray Torres.

Ernie
Forum: Messages 12-23-14, 11:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 21,009
Posted By Ernie Martin
In over 15 years I have owned 2, a 69 and a 73,...

In over 15 years I have owned 2, a 69 and a 73, and I have NEVER had a landing gear problem except for those caused by a weak battery.

Nor do I recall any references citing the Skymaster landing...
Forum: Messages 12-22-14, 12:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,249
Posted By Ernie Martin
Sorry, Ed, thanks. Ernie

Sorry, Ed, thanks.

Ernie
Forum: Messages 12-21-14, 06:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,249
Posted By Ernie Martin
Ed, I'm still looking to replace my Skymaster but...

Ed, I'm still looking to replace my Skymaster but never heard from the widow that you had mentioned. I am at 305-562-0565.

Thanks,
Ernie Martin
Forum: Messages 09-16-14, 11:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 19,026
Posted By Ernie Martin
I agree, parts can be found. You can save a lot...

I agree, parts can be found. You can save a lot of money if you do the search -- and it's not hard. My page on purchasing parts, mentioned by Dave above, is written for either the owner or the...
Forum: Messages 08-23-14, 02:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 22,955
Posted By Ernie Martin
I went through ADIZ hundreds of times between So....

I went through ADIZ hundreds of times between So. Florida and the Bahamas over a 15 year period with the numbers on the booms and never had an issue.

Ernie
Forum: Messages 04-20-14, 11:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,209
Posted By Ernie Martin
This is NOT likely to be the issue, but if the...

This is NOT likely to be the issue, but if the above suggestions and other efforts fail to find the problem, check your speed when lowering and retracting the gear. Notice that it worked fine on...
Forum: Messages 03-23-14, 10:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 21,893
Posted By Ernie Martin
Once there is enough interest, I'll make the...

Once there is enough interest, I'll make the arrangements. Let's keep talking on this thread to see if there are others interested and then make plans.

Ernie
Forum: Messages 02-20-14, 04:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 21,893
Posted By Ernie Martin
Great, Rod. Let's see if there's more interest...

Great, Rod. Let's see if there's more interest and then look at dates.

BTW, now in Miami, but lived in the DC area 20 years -- Rockville, Gaithersburg and McLean.

Ernie
Forum: Messages 02-19-14, 12:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 23,272
Posted By Ernie Martin
Bahamas Anyone?

Herb, in the event that there is limited interest in going to New England, or perhaps in addition to the New England trip, might there be any interest in going to the Bahamas this year?

I have...
Forum: Messages 02-19-14, 12:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 21,893
Posted By Ernie Martin
Bahamas Tour For Skymasters

In the event that there is limited interest the New England tour that is being considered, or perhaps in addition to the New England trip, is there any interest in going to the Bahamas sometime this...
Forum: Messages 01-24-14, 03:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 28,340
Posted By Ernie Martin
The upper door has flown open twice on my 337G...

The upper door has flown open twice on my 337G normally aspirated. Both times pilot error, where I failed to lock the safety pin down.

I share the view of others that the mechanism is robust and...
Forum: Messages 01-10-14, 03:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 25,329
Posted By Ernie Martin
Thanks, Ed, but I tie down on the ramp, far from...

Thanks, Ed, but I tie down on the ramp, far from any outlet.

Ernie
Forum: Messages 01-09-14, 09:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 25,329
Posted By Ernie Martin
I "recondition" the battery every 6 - 9 months by...

I "recondition" the battery every 6 - 9 months by adding distilled water and trickle charging at a constant 28.4 Volts. For the first 2 - 3 months after that, the gear breaker never pops. It also...
Forum: Messages 01-08-14, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 25,329
Posted By Ernie Martin
Thanks, Herb. I know what the problem is: low...

Thanks, Herb. I know what the problem is: low battery. I hadn't flown in almost a month, engine barely started. It has happened before, and I normally wait 5 or 10 minutes into the climb before...
Forum: Messages 01-08-14, 11:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 25,329
Posted By Ernie Martin
ALERT: Gear-up light comes on with doors open!

Yep, you read that right. Happened Sunday in what could have been a tragic accident.

Took off in my 1973 337G out of Miami, headed over open waters to the Bahamas. All looked well, but after a while...
Forum: Messages 12-17-13, 11:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 21,127
Posted By Ernie Martin
Sorry to beat a dead horse, but another point...

Sorry to beat a dead horse, but another point occurred to me. If you limit yourself to adding a bigger engine, what useful load are you left with? Might your aircraft, certified for 6 people, become...
Forum: Messages 12-16-13, 11:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 21,127
Posted By Ernie Martin
I have never looked at or know much about the...

I have never looked at or know much about the Riley, so I don't have an opinion. Of the large-scale STCs for the Skymaster it seems to have been the most successful. Perhaps it's a question you...
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