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Forum: Messages 09-26-22, 08:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 97,591
Posted By DrZGard
Yes it is the one with rather optimistic price...

Yes it is the one with rather optimistic price given the damage history. I've had the hots for one of these ever since Jack Riley tried to talk me into buying one in the mid 1990's... he was on hell...
Forum: Messages 09-18-22, 04:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 97,591
Posted By DrZGard
What to inspect on aircraft involved in off airport landing

Aircraft landed gear up in a swamp and struck wingtip. Front engine and propeller replaced, nose and wing repaired. Waiting to hear from seller regarding damage since it was not disclosed in the...
Forum: Messages 08-03-22, 10:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 22,586
Posted By DrZGard
There has to be a way someone could combine what...

There has to be a way someone could combine what Jack Riley had completed and the accepted Airscan STC and put together a workable STC others could benefit from. It's just how to cut through all the...
Forum: Messages 08-03-22, 01:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 22,586
Posted By DrZGard
Yes, it is a Riley Super SkyRocket with RAM...

Yes, it is a Riley Super SkyRocket with RAM TSIO520's. More than the severely limited useful load is the far forward weight bias. Yet the owners and pilots who have flown them say good things and the...
Forum: Messages 08-02-22, 06:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 22,586
Posted By DrZGard
Weight and Balance issues

I won't go into too many specifics other than highly modded 1975 T337G.

Empty weight 3702.47, CG 136.68.

When I enter my weight of 190 lbs I can't even fill the 148 gallon tanks to full without...
Forum: Messages 03-10-22, 12:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,779
Posted By DrZGard
Pilot reports on Arctic Air ice units for interior cooling

I am curious if any owners are using these ice water circulating interior cooling units and if they found them worth it. Which size worked and placement, ie between front and rear seats, behind back...
Forum: Messages 03-09-22, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 10,668
Posted By DrZGard
Does pressurization make the interior warmer?

Curious for those flying the P337 without A/C, does the pressurization make the interior warmer? I am thinking of my experience flying here in Oregon/Washington on warmer days when even climbing to...
Forum: Messages 03-04-22, 07:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 9,356
Posted By DrZGard
KAP140 in a 336?

Curious if anyone has installed a King KAP140 autopilot in a 336 (or 337). Unable to find the STC approval list for this autopilot.
Forum: Messages 02-26-22, 12:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 12,906
Posted By DrZGard
What surprised me from the owners manual was a...

What surprised me from the owners manual was a max performance takeoff is performed with 30 degrees flaps and climb at 75 mph indicated till clear of obstacles!
Forum: Messages 02-25-22, 07:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 12,906
Posted By DrZGard
1964 336 performance table

I have made another performance table based on POH figures. This time for the 1964 336. Table adds knots airspeed and range with 45 and 1 hours reserve. Table is for 92 gallon standard fuel tanks.
Forum: Parts For Sale 02-23-22, 11:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 13,109
Posted By DrZGard
I am interested for I am looking at an aircraft...

I am interested for I am looking at an aircraft that will need full avionics. All present original radios are placarded inoperative. I just don't even know where to start figuring out what to offer.
Forum: Messages 02-10-22, 05:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 39,681
Posted By DrZGard
Thank you. I sent them an email.

Thank you. I sent them an email.
Forum: Messages 02-10-22, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 39,681
Posted By DrZGard
My attempts to research this STC have all got to...

My attempts to research this STC have all got to dead ends since Airscan went out of business a few years ago. Someone did mention in another thread that the STC had been bought. It would be...
Forum: Messages 02-07-22, 01:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 29,400
Posted By DrZGard
I would love to hear more about the IO550 powered...

I would love to hear more about the IO550 powered 337 you flew.
Forum: Messages 02-03-22, 02:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 12,173
Posted By DrZGard
How many Riley Super SkyRockets were produced?

I have heard any number between 10 and only 2. Does anyone know how many TSIO-520-NB powered SkyMasters Jack Riley completed before the company folded?
Forum: Flight Instruction and Recurrent Training 01-31-22, 06:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 26,281
Posted By DrZGard
I left Larry a phone message. I'll let you know...

I left Larry a phone message. I'll let you know if I hear back and am able to get training.
Thank you
Forum: Messages 01-31-22, 04:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,954
Posted By DrZGard
The STC only allows full power, which is 300 hp,...

The STC only allows full power, which is 300 hp, not 310 like the same engine in 340. 38"@2,600rpm for 2 minutes. Then 34"@2200rpm for max continuous (which ironically is 225 hp). The other...
Forum: Messages 01-29-22, 03:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,954
Posted By DrZGard
2200 rpm is the max continuous rpm after initial...

2200 rpm is the max continuous rpm after initial takeoff and climb as well as cruise in the Riley Super SkyRocket. I know... interesting.
Forum: Messages 01-28-22, 11:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 11,827
Posted By DrZGard
Weight savings of removing vacuum system

I see a few owners have gone all electric and removed their vacuum systems. Curious what weight savings they noticed?
Forum: Messages 01-27-22, 06:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 11,043
Posted By DrZGard
Riley Super SkyRocket owners

I believe Jack Riley completed 10 of the TSIO-520-NB engined SkyRockets. Surely we have one (or more) owners who check in on this message board. I would like to converse with an actual owner (present...
Forum: Messages 01-27-22, 03:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,954
Posted By DrZGard
Performance Tables for 74 P337 vs Riley Super SkyRocket

I have taken the book figures to make a couple of Excel spreadsheets for performance tables comparing a 1974 T337G to Riley's Super SkyRocket conversion with the TSIO520's. The book figures only show...
Forum: Messages 01-25-22, 10:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,878
Posted By DrZGard
Jack Riley was working on the 5,400 lb gross...

Jack Riley was working on the 5,400 lb gross weight increase and I can only wonder what happened. Did his stroke bring it to an end or was there a hurdle the FAA put in place that was near impossible...
Forum: Flight Instruction and Recurrent Training 01-25-22, 06:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 26,281
Posted By DrZGard
Training in Pacific Northwest

Looking for Multi rating and Skymaster time in Pacific Northwest. I am based out of KHIO Portland Hillsboro airport. I contacted Corsair in California but they are no longer offering multi ratings...
Forum: Messages 01-24-22, 09:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,878
Posted By DrZGard
https://www.cessnaskymaster.com/winglets.html

https://www.cessnaskymaster.com/winglets.html
Forum: Messages 01-23-22, 12:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 29,400
Posted By DrZGard
Is the owner of N64S one of us?

Parked next to this Pressurized Skymaster today at Madras Oregon. Is the owner of N64S someone on this forum?
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