Forum: Messages
02-26-04, 10:55 PM
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Views: 14,876
Gear Door
The biggest problem I have regarding the mod is that it becomes a big vacuum hole and any, and I mean any oil leak from the front engine finds its way in to that void. Other than that, its okay.
Jerry
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Forum: Messages
02-25-04, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 139,001
April Meeting
Hi Steve, A full AGENDA is completed and will be posted very soon. Some exciting presentations will be done with a number of tours. On the last day ,Saturday, a fly-off to ADA (ADH) for a tour of...
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Forum: Messages
02-25-04, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 16,046
Wheels up
Yea, I saw the same thing at about 5:30 P.M. Tried to read the n number to see if it was anyone I know. Was not able to read it.
Jerry
N34EC:mad: :(
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Forum: Messages
02-25-04, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 20,709
Riley
I live in Battle Creek. I have a P337G Riley Rocket. Send me you phone number and I'll call you and maybe you can come over to BTL sometime and I'll talk to you re pros and...
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Forum: Messages
02-23-04, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 17,155
Purchase
Marco. There are going to be as many answers to the questions you asked as there are Skymaster owners. A little turth to all the questions but not as bad as they initially may sound. Depends on...
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Forum: Messages
02-22-04, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 40,272
new engines
I was thinking about new engines but after reading the previous comments, I'll have my current engines rebuilt. From the comments, it seems Cont. has a major quality problem. I wonder if they ever...
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Forum: Messages
02-16-04, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 13,293
Bulk Head Assy
Thanks Richard! I located one and it should be here today or early tomorrow morning. Owen Bell has them in stock. New unit $675.00 Owen will be giving a presentation in Olk in our April meeting. Hope...
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Forum: Messages
02-14-04, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 13,293
Bulh Head assembly
I need a rear propeller spinner bulk head assembly. My plane is a 1975 P337G. Anyone know where I can get one?
Thanks
Jerry
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Forum: Messages
02-08-04, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 310,357
cost
My insurance went down. I now pay a little over $3,300 for 1,000,000 coverage with only $125,000 on the hull. I have more than 2,100 hours total with slightly over 2,000 of multi. engine. I fly a...
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Forum: Messages
02-07-04, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 139,001
Register
Hi folks! Time to register for the April meeting. All of you who voted for the meeting to be in Olk let's hear from you and send in you reg. fee. Don't forget to secure your hotel room. Call early....
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Forum: Messages
01-23-04, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 18,007
Trip
Hi Keven, Not a local but last time I flew to New Orleans I landed at MSY, which is their International airport. I think the FBO was General Aviation Corp. Nice stay and easy going. Have a great...
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Forum: Messages
01-20-04, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 20,270
CLT Rating
If you have a Multi-engine rating, you don't need an endorsement for piston CLT aircraft. If you have a multi engine rating and fly a Skymaster, you get to log it as multi engine time. However, if...
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Forum: Messages
01-17-04, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 139,001
meeting
Yes to all! Details will be published in near future.
Jerry
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Forum: Messages
01-14-04, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 14,997
Who?
Larry, I think Jim wrote that message.....:D :D :D
Jerry
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Forum: Messages
01-08-04, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 22,390
doors
Hi Bob, No, the gear was not extended. The doors for the legs did not appear to be open but the doors for the wheels were either open or gear door removal mod was done to it. Just was able to see...
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Forum: Messages
01-08-04, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 22,390
Gear up landing
Last night (Wednesday) on CNN they showed a Skymaster ( looked like a Riley type) making a Wheels up landing somewhere I believe in Indiana. Pilot did a great job on setting it down to what appeared...
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Forum: Messages
12-31-03, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 139,001
April 2004 Meeting
The committee for the April 2004 Skymaster meeting will meet in South Carolina on Jan. 10, 2004 to workout the April meeting details. Anyone with a POSITIVE suggestion for the April meeting, please...
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Forum: Messages
11-27-03, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 57,980
organization
When you all talk about why the need for an organization it is clear some of you don't know what is involved in setting up a meeting or the responsibility. I am not just talking about the money...
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Forum: Messages
11-07-03, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 43,510
VOTE
Gosh Keven...why didn't you tell us sooner! If I knew there were cheap tacky tee shirts in Key West I might have voted for that location.
Jerry:D
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Forum: Messages
11-06-03, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 43,510
Central location
I know there are two locaions on the vote that are not central to the nation. To serve the most people we can, I believe one of the central locations should be picked. A committee has stepped up to...
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Forum: Messages
11-05-03, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 13,791
N48AT spotted on Russia T.V.
I was in Moscow, Russia on business on the 24th of October. At 5:45 A.M I was watching a National Georgraphic program about a man named Gus that flew his Stearman Biplane from the States to the North...
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Forum: Messages
11-01-03, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 37,423
meeting
The things that must happen to make it work.
1, Someone must take charge and do the leg work. This
person should have help from a committee.
2, Establish a fee for the meeting. (Everyone...
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Forum: Messages
10-15-03, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 27,019
mouse milk
Before you spend a lot of money, check the waste gate to be sure it is fully closing. Put mouse milk on the waste gate hing so as to free the movement. If the waste gate not fully closing, power will...
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Forum: Messages
10-01-03, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 42,643
WD-40
I learned about WD-40 for getting grease and oil off the way at the Nashville gathering, works GREAT!
Jerry
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Forum: Messages
10-01-03, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 25,963
short and soft field landing
I follow the same procedure as herb stated above. In fact written the same way in my POH. One thing that was not noted but is in my POH, on soft field landing ADD 50 percent to ground roll. Tha's a...
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