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Forum: Messages 05-15-11, 09:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 25,298
Posted By Roger
One example: Problem engines Some engines use...

One example:

Problem engines

Some engines use turbocharging to gain additional sea-level horsepower, rather than simply to maintain sea-level performance at altitude. Highly ground-boosted engines...
Forum: Messages 05-15-11, 05:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 25,298
Posted By Roger
I believe that what you may save in purchase...

I believe that what you may save in purchase price on a pressurized aircraft, will soon be "eaten" by maintenance This for any aircraft, not just a 337.

Not only that , but one has to also consider...
Forum: Messages 05-08-11, 10:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 72,826
Posted By Roger
I've always had a bit of a problem with various...

I've always had a bit of a problem with various "rocket scientists" scabbing "better ideas" onto Skymasters. Inevitably the scabbed on projects either fail to live up to the hype, or end up...
Forum: Messages 05-08-11, 12:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 72,826
Posted By Roger
That's a great idea ! I am going to put bigger...

That's a great idea ! I am going to put bigger tires on the rear of my 4 wheel drive SUV and see if I can go faster (or cheaper :)
Forum: Messages 04-18-11, 11:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 44,548
Posted By Roger
Sorry, I read that as 650-700 feet :)

Sorry, I read that as 650-700 feet :)
Forum: Messages 04-18-11, 08:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 44,548
Posted By Roger
I would suggest a Husky

I would suggest a Husky
Forum: Messages 04-15-11, 10:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 65,533
Posted By Roger
These messages as related to exhaust leaks (which...

These messages as related to exhaust leaks (which can among other things cause fires) interest me because I haven't YET had any rear exhaust problems. But I almost did.

I consider my aircraft to be...
Forum: Messages 04-07-11, 12:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 39,965
Posted By Roger
I meant to say that the blue dye was apparent on...

I meant to say that the blue dye was apparent on the underneath/side of the throttle body not the belly of the aircraft .
Forum: Messages 04-05-11, 11:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 39,965
Posted By Roger
A couple of weeks ago I was talking wth the...

A couple of weeks ago I was talking wth the female pilot for the Right Whale project in St. Augustine, and she showed me the fuel throttle body they had just replaced on their Turbo 337. The fitting...
Forum: Messages 03-14-11, 01:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 40,254
Posted By Roger
Old Post: 06-29-02, 04:57 AM Don Nieser ...

Old Post:

06-29-02, 04:57 AM
Don Nieser Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 47

337 camera port...
Forum: Messages 03-12-11, 04:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 24,492
Posted By Roger
I fly my normally aspirated from KART to ksgJ...

I fly my normally aspirated from KART to ksgJ (about 900 NM) in a flat 6 hours, with 120 gals fuel burn on average. Gives me an hour of reserve. 1000 would be possible at 55% power but would take...
Forum: Messages 03-09-11, 08:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,435
Posted By Roger
I suppose this goes witout saying, but...

I suppose this goes witout saying, but none-the-less I will say it: Make sure that you are talking about fuel and not water. It is possible that your "downhill" tank has filled with water after 8...
Forum: Messages 02-24-11, 10:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 23,997
Posted By Roger
Sometimes it take several days. That's the time...

Sometimes it take several days. That's the time between when I throw the handle, and I later attempt to get it fixed. I will let you know the normal time provided that it actually works :)
Forum: Messages 02-07-11, 04:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 25,915
Posted By Roger
Thanks Ernie - I ordered one today

Thanks Ernie - I ordered one today
Forum: Messages 02-06-11, 02:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 25,915
Posted By Roger
my broken part

my broken part
Forum: Messages 02-06-11, 09:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 25,915
Posted By Roger
Thanks Tony However that's not it. That pic...

Thanks Tony

However that's not it. That pic looks more like a stall warning switch.
Forum: Messages 02-05-11, 05:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 25,915
Posted By Roger
Hobbs Switch

Under the right wing of my 337H in the location of the normal inspecion port/disc just outboard of the wing strut is (or was) a small wind activated tab attached to a micro switch, that is I assume...
Forum: Messages 12-19-10, 05:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 28,432
Posted By Roger
what is your typical mission profile ?

what is your typical mission profile ?
Forum: Messages 12-17-10, 08:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 54,663
Posted By Roger
I suppose it goes without saying that if you have...

I suppose it goes without saying that if you have a 3 engine plane, you are 3 times more likely to have an engine failure ?

The point is: Keep your plane loaded correctly so if you lose an engine...
Forum: Messages 12-17-10, 07:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 29,846
Posted By Roger
How can you lean to POH standards with an inop...

How can you lean to POH standards with an inop EGT ?
Forum: Messages 12-13-10, 09:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 27,053
Posted By Roger
I vote for vapor/air lock. Keep in mind that the...

I vote for vapor/air lock. Keep in mind that the pumps will sound different if they have liqiud running through them, vs just air, which may be what sounded confusing to the mechanic.
Forum: Messages 12-01-10, 02:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 27,962
Posted By Roger
I don't quite undertand it all. I keep flying my...

I don't quite undertand it all. I keep flying my non modified skymaster within the maintenance, weight and speed parameters as provided in the POH and associated FAR's, and I simply can not make my...
Forum: Messages 11-30-10, 09:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,963
Posted By Roger
I have 148 gallons standard in my skymaster (from...

I have 148 gallons standard in my skymaster (from the factory). I would imagine the one you are looking at is the same. Check the POH that came with the plane and it wil tell you how it came out of...
Forum: Messages 11-20-10, 07:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 27,962
Posted By Roger
I don't see the link about an explosion, but if...

I don't see the link about an explosion, but if so, one can certainly not rule out "friendly fire" given the circumstance and proximity.
Forum: Messages 11-10-10, 09:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 23,396
Posted By Roger
The panel looks awesome. I have been thinking...

The panel looks awesome. I have been thinking about doing something like that to mine, although it has really up to date steam gauges, HSI, 530, etc so it is a bit hard to justify. Keep us informed...
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