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Forum: Messages 04-17-10, 08:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 22,890
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Thanks, I'll try that. Only disadvantage I see...

Thanks,

I'll try that. Only disadvantage I see is the co-pilot seat can recline all the way back and rest on a latch on the rear seat. Effectively making a bed if I needed it. The pilot seat...
Forum: Messages 04-13-10, 12:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 22,890
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Center Console

Does anyone have an after market center console between the pilot and co-pilot seats. There are some from S-Air Corp (Flight Boss) that say they will fill most 337. They require 4 inches between...
Forum: Messages 04-10-10, 01:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 53,404
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Just an update incase anyone might have a similar...

Just an update incase anyone might have a similar situation. A Horton Kit will not fit on the same foot print as an OWL STOL kit. I would have to get a new leading edge or wing skin replaced and...
Forum: Messages 04-06-10, 11:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 53,404
Posted By CO_Skymaster
I have an OWL STOL kit. The kit includes a...

I have an OWL STOL kit.
The kit includes a leading edge and wingtips.

I'm currently investigating replacing it with a Horton STOL kit, but they are unsure if the Horton STOL will cover up the rivit...
Forum: Messages 04-06-10, 10:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 47,410
Posted By CO_Skymaster
I hope by the time I purchase one for my...

I hope by the time I purchase one for my Skymaster, the problem will be determined. Considering the amount of the purchase and to have installed, I think I should be able to at least track a course...
Forum: Messages 04-06-10, 10:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 18,250
Posted By CO_Skymaster
I used Lord mounts and replaced them all during...

I used Lord mounts and replaced them all during the last annual. I think between that and the dynamic propeller balancing, the aircraft seem to ride much smoother. When my ANR headsets are used,...
Forum: Messages 04-02-10, 11:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 47,410
Posted By CO_Skymaster
I've heard that before about S-tec. They tend...

I've heard that before about S-tec. They tend not to hold a steady altitude. Is there a reason for that and are the original autopilots better at altitude hold and tracking course?

Karl
Forum: Messages 03-28-10, 03:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 51,077
Posted By CO_Skymaster
I hear what you're saying. I bought my 1966...

I hear what you're saying. I bought my 1966 Cessna 337A for about 45K. I knew I would have to fix it up, but I figured I could fly it while fixing it up. What I've found is that I've put about 10K...
Forum: Messages 03-19-10, 08:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 38,150
Posted By CO_Skymaster
That's exactly what the side of my fuselage...

That's exactly what the side of my fuselage looked like. They found the problem, when they installed the fuel senders, they didn't tighten down the screws. Glad that was a simple fix. After all the...
Forum: Messages 03-18-10, 11:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 38,150
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Here is more information: My aircraft went into...

Here is more information:

My aircraft went into annual in October 2009. It had empty aux tanks and about half main tanks. Along with a normal annual inspection I had my A&P working on many other...
Forum: Messages 03-18-10, 12:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 38,150
Posted By CO_Skymaster
My aircraft finished it's annual about 5 weeks...

My aircraft finished it's annual about 5 weeks ago, but I performed some fixes on it myself. Today I finished the fixes and filled the main tanks up. As soon as the line person filled up the tanks...
Forum: Messages 03-14-10, 12:56 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 389,590
Posted By CO_Skymaster
I was looking at Cessna Skymaster Videos on...

I was looking at Cessna Skymaster Videos on U-tube and came across a video of someone making a high speed low pass. I noticed that the aircraft made a sharp turn close to the ground before the pass....
Forum: Messages 03-13-10, 09:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,128
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Thank you to all for your answers. Thinking...

Thank you to all for your answers. Thinking about my own situation, I wouldn't sue (if I'm still alive), but I've never told anyone in my family not to do so. It also sounds like it could be any...
Forum: Messages 03-11-10, 12:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,128
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Wow, That is truly messed up. I doubt we will...

Wow,

That is truly messed up.

I doubt we will see much changed since our govenment is made up of mostly lawyers, who have very little interest in stopping the practice. It may be many of them got...
Forum: Messages 03-10-10, 09:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,128
Posted By CO_Skymaster
A question concerning litigation

I've seen several small aircraft accidents in the news and it started me thinking about the law suits against aircraft companies and engine manufactures when something goes wrong (even when the...
Forum: Messages 03-07-10, 01:04 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 389,590
Posted By CO_Skymaster
I had to think about that for a moment and where...

I had to think about that for a moment and where the forces are on the wing, but he is right. The up wing has the downward alerion deflection, so that part of the wing has the higher angle of attack...
Forum: Messages 02-25-10, 09:32 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 389,590
Posted By CO_Skymaster
It is possible, in that last instant before...

It is possible, in that last instant before wanting to hit the runway he could have pull back hard and created a peak load over the 150% structural limit on the wing. Extending the wing with the tip...
Forum: Messages 02-04-10, 11:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 44,374
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Scotty, Welcome to the forum. This is a great...

Scotty,

Welcome to the forum. This is a great place to find all types of information concerning your 337. It's been a great help to me concerning serval issues I've had to deal with.

Hope you...
Forum: Messages 01-26-10, 12:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 44,524
Posted By CO_Skymaster
After thinking it over, I'm going to approach it...

After thinking it over, I'm going to approach it in a couple steps:

1. At the current time, the SID does not affect me since I'm a private owner; only seems to affect those in a business type...
Forum: Messages 01-24-10, 04:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 46,351
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Very Nice panel, I hope to have one like it one...

Very Nice panel, I hope to have one like it one day. I liked the avweb video to improve cockpit lighting, especially the nulight inserts. Here are pictues of mine and you'll see why I'm looking for...
Forum: Messages 01-18-10, 10:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 46,351
Posted By CO_Skymaster
I read an article in avweb dated several years...

I read an article in avweb dated several years ago about replacing the old instrument panel with new metal panels. It suggested that it might not be easy to get FAA approval, especially if you have...
Forum: Messages 01-17-10, 06:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 46,351
Posted By CO_Skymaster
I was looking to have my instrument panel redone...

I was looking to have my instrument panel redone in the future and search the web for Aero Enhancements with no luck, does anyone know if they are still in business. Do you have an website or phone...
Forum: Messages 01-11-10, 09:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 80,520
Posted By CO_Skymaster
Herb, Since I'm a part 91 operator, I should not...

Herb,

Since I'm a part 91 operator, I should not have a problem. I tend to be cautious; can any type of inspection be done with out the wing removal? Just to see if there is a potential...
Forum: Messages 01-09-10, 10:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 80,520
Posted By CO_Skymaster
I do agree to Never say Never (look at the flying...

I do agree to Never say Never (look at the flying wing design from Northrup Grumman),

I think the new aviation environment of fuel cost, insurance, and other factors favor the high performance...
Forum: Messages 01-03-10, 09:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 43,034
Posted By CO_Skymaster
My rear spinner came off during a flight from...

My rear spinner came off during a flight from California to Colorado. The spinner tore away right where the plastic ring covers the pressure cylinder on the propeller. So everything behind that was...
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