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Forum: Messages 06-18-20, 01:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 869,021
Posted By TomM
You are welcome! When I got the insurance I had...

You are welcome!

When I got the insurance I had 1200 hours total time in a 172 and ZERO multi, but I do have my instrument rating as well.
Forum: Messages 06-18-20, 12:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 869,021
Posted By TomM
Jim: My insurance is with U.S. Specialty...

Jim:

My insurance is with U.S. Specialty Insurance. I go through US Aircraft Insurance as my broker.
Forum: Messages 06-17-20, 04:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 869,021
Posted By TomM
no experiance insurance

I know it was noted to hit up Avemco below with no middle man, but in a case where you need options, a broker may be the trick. When I was getting my plane, I didn't even have my multi. Avemco and...
Forum: Flight Instruction and Recurrent Training 05-18-20, 11:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 60,769
Posted By TomM
Thanks Bill for the reply! I am good to go. Don...

Thanks Bill for the reply! I am good to go. Don Skinner who I mentioned in my original post trained me and I took my check ride with Brad Newman at Tiffin Aire in Tiffin OH. It was a great...
Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops 05-05-20, 03:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 262,125
Posted By TomM
I would go to this as well!

I would go to this as well!
Forum: Messages 04-28-20, 04:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 60,212
Posted By TomM
Update: I changed the oil (wish I would have...

Update: I changed the oil (wish I would have thought about the zipper baggies - what a mess!!). 7 quarts before starting the engine showed as 6 quarts on the front dip stick and less than that on...
Forum: Messages 04-21-20, 01:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 60,212
Posted By TomM
Thanks for the info! My oil and filters will be...

Thanks for the info! My oil and filters will be here this week and I planned on changing the oil this weekend. I will do exactly what you said below to determine the ACTUAL oil levels. Admittedly...
Forum: Messages 04-20-20, 11:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 60,212
Posted By TomM
I keep it between 7 and 8 quarts. In the Hawk XP...

I keep it between 7 and 8 quarts. In the Hawk XP I used to fly it seemed like if you had more than 8 quarts it would blow it out. Similar motor, different plane.

Is that the range I should run it...
Forum: Messages 04-20-20, 09:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 60,212
Posted By TomM
Thanks Bill and Frank. I do love it! I also...

Thanks Bill and Frank. I do love it! I also started out losing about 1 quart every 2 hours - what a mess. It has slowed to a quart every 6 hours so its better, but still on the messy side. My...
Forum: Flight Instruction and Recurrent Training 04-20-20, 12:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 60,769
Posted By TomM
Training in Eastern Oklahoma

During the search for a Skymaster, I ran across an amazing human being who was selling his skymaster. Even though we did not come together on the purchase (which I would have) I found out he is a ME...
Forum: Messages 04-19-20, 11:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 60,212
Posted By TomM
A quick update for all of you. Last Thursday I...

A quick update for all of you. Last Thursday I flew from Oklahoma to Ohio for my check ride. All went good with Brad Newman at Tiffin Aire. Supper great guy. Flew back to Oklahoma that same day...
Forum: Messages 04-13-20, 07:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 54,764
Posted By TomM
Thanks guys! I will check the rigging and go...

Thanks guys! I will check the rigging and go from there - that is a good idea o verify the easy stuff and go from there. Thanks again!
Forum: Messages 04-10-20, 10:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 54,764
Posted By TomM
additional info?

I was wondering if there was any follow up to this posting. I got to fly my skymaster for the very first time today.....and what a machine these things are!!!! What I found out was that when we...
Forum: Messages 04-10-20, 10:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 32,317
Posted By TomM
Thanks for the pictures Frank! I have a couple...

Thanks for the pictures Frank! I have a couple of options now thanks to you guys. I will have to sit back there and do some pondering on what I would like best if I were a passenger. Thanks again...
Forum: Messages 04-03-20, 09:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 32,317
Posted By TomM
Thanks Jeff, I think that is exactly what I am...

Thanks Jeff, I think that is exactly what I am going to go with. The pictures really help out, much appreciated!!
Forum: Messages 04-01-20, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 32,317
Posted By TomM
Thanks much for the picture! I like that...

Thanks much for the picture! I like that interior!

My headliner is more like Herb's with the overhead council ending and a zipper in the headliner from that point back. So where yours are...
Forum: Messages 03-31-20, 05:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 32,317
Posted By TomM
Do you have, or can you get a picture Frank? In...

Do you have, or can you get a picture Frank? In my 172 I had jacks shoved in the arm rests as well so I think I know what you are talking about, but a picture would be great. Thanks!
Forum: Messages 03-31-20, 05:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 60,212
Posted By TomM
Operation "get my plane" update

Pumpkin.......ouch! :):)

Quick update for you guys. As noted below, my new plane ended up in Oklahoma as that is where I happened to find a MEI that had good experience in a Skymaster and the...
Forum: Messages 03-31-20, 09:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 32,317
Posted By TomM
Thanks much for the picture! I have not seen...

Thanks much for the picture! I have not seen them mounted in the ceiling like that before. I had the example mount you sent in my last plane....fit right inside the ash tray area perfectly. I am...
Forum: Messages 03-30-20, 01:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 32,317
Posted By TomM
Center seat headset plugs

As I ramp up for the day I actually take physical possession of my plane (company has implemented a no travel policy so I cant go down and get my training and get the plane home), I am planning for...
Forum: Messages 03-18-20, 04:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 20,261
Posted By TomM
Thanks Jeff! I will pay attention to it this...

Thanks Jeff! I will pay attention to it this weekend and see when it activates. It looks pretty original, but is obviously different than the image you sent. I cant find any comments in the log...
Forum: Messages 03-17-20, 08:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 20,261
Posted By TomM
Thanks much! Make you think...

Thanks much!

Make you think though...........if the plane was used exclusively for 1 hour hops for 1000 hours the Hobbs would say 1000........but the engines would actually have 1500 or so hours...
Forum: Messages 03-16-20, 04:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 20,261
Posted By TomM
What is this?

I need to tap the knowledge base here......had the chance to see the plane in person for the first time this weekend. I LOVE it!! Should have bought one of these years ago......

Ok, on to the...
Forum: Messages 03-12-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 60,212
Posted By TomM
The Great Pumpkin??

Thanks for the welcome! Here is a pic......its needs a splash of trim color to offset all that orange! Now you guys dont start calling it the pumpkin..... :):)
Forum: Messages 03-12-20, 11:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 60,212
Posted By TomM
Frank: I am totally planning on doing as much as...

Frank:

I am totally planning on doing as much as I can. I am a highly capable mechanic/engineer. The issue is that I am in Iowa, and the plane is in Oklahoma. I have been troubleshooting with the...
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