Forum: Messages
01-02-10, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 21
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I do understand your frustration with...
I do understand your frustration with refurbishing your aircraft. I've had a similar situation with my aircraft. I have a 1966 337-A and I bought it for a low price of 46,000. I knew buying at...
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Forum: Messages
10-10-09, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 17,297
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Forum: Messages
10-07-09, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 17,297
VOR Antenna replacement
My aircraft is currently going through annual. One of the items I want to replace on the aircraft is the VOR antenna on the vertical stabilizer. The antenna hit something with the previous owners. ...
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Forum: Messages
09-26-09, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 17,443
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Forum: Messages
09-02-09, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 17,443
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Forum: Messages
08-26-09, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 12,609
Tuned Exhaust
Since I didn't find any information in the messages for this subject, I thought I would pass on this information.
I was investigating ways to increase my normal aspirated engine's efficiency. One...
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Forum: Messages
08-21-09, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 36,171
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Forum: Messages
08-19-09, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 18,485
Ernie,
Thank you for the information. After...
Ernie,
Thank you for the information. After thinking about that scenario, I agree. When I was losing oil on my rear engine a couple years ago, I could not see the oil spilling out and I never saw...
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Forum: Messages
08-17-09, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 18,485
I definatly agree since non of this items are...
I definatly agree since non of this items are STCed. The only way would be with field approval. I was trying to determine if it could be installed before I talked to the FAA about it. I don't see...
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Forum: Messages
08-16-09, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 18,485
Oil Level Sensor
I've been investigating a product for Aircraft Extras allowing you to place a sensor in the bottom of the oil pan and alert the pilot when the oil level becomes low (around 4 quarts). If I started...
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Forum: Messages
08-13-09, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 36,171
Apparently I have the heavy duty wheels on my...
Apparently I have the heavy duty wheels on my Skymaster, which is way the standard hubcaps didn't fit. I've currently ordered the other hubcaps. Trouble with owning a 43 year old aircraft, you...
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Forum: Messages
08-12-09, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 36,171
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Forum: Messages
08-12-09, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 36,171
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Forum: Messages
07-31-09, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 14,475
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Forum: Messages
07-17-09, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 14,475
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Forum: Messages
07-17-09, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 14,475
Wheel Covers
I would like to add wheel covers (hubcaps) to my Skymaster's main wheels. The diameter of the rim is about 9 inches. I can't find aftermarket replacements. Does anyone know where I can find them? ...
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Forum: Messages
05-24-09, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 33,497
My aircraft has a really old STOL kit. Anyone...
My aircraft has a really old STOL kit. Anyone remember OWL STOL? Eventually I had planned to replace it with the HORTON STOL kit. I suspect it will have better capabilities than the OWL (Leading...
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Forum: Messages
05-19-09, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 33,497
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Forum: Messages
05-18-09, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 33,497
Resistance to Turbulence
I took a friend on a flight from Colorado Springs to Santa Fe yesterday. The trip was pretty smooth on the way down, but on the way back we experienced some light turbulence. It didn't bother me,...
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Forum: Messages
03-31-09, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 19,127
Thanks Jeff,
I was on a learning curve when I...
Thanks Jeff,
I was on a learning curve when I first purchased my Skymaster 2 years ago. I did learn a lot about the electrical system, thanks in part to this forum. I found the battery was weak...
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Forum: Messages
03-29-09, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 19,127
Thanks for the input. The current EGT is an EI...
Thanks for the input. The current EGT is an EI and it would work for awhile, then stop. I had to take it back to the mechanic 3 times before it would work reliably. Sounds similar to the Westach...
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Forum: Messages
03-28-09, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 19,127
Replacing EGT Gauges
I currently have a digital EGT gauge in my Skymaster. It has a switch which allows me to switch between looking at the front engine and rear engine. After dealing with it for about 2 years, I've...
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Forum: Messages
03-14-09, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 14,644
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Forum: Messages
03-14-09, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 14,644
Ground Leaning of aircraft
I performed a search on leaning and didn't find a good answer, so I'll ask here.
When I was learning to fly, I was thought during run up to lean the aircraft until maximum RPM was reached and as...
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Forum: Messages
02-27-09, 01:02 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 60,513
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