Forum: Messages
01-13-09, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 18,181
406 ELT Caviat Emptor
We ordered an Ameri-King 406 ELT from Gulf Coast avionics a week or two ago for $852, advertized in writing as follows: "It transmits aircraft GPS/NAV data, immediately and accurately, on triple...
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Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops
01-08-09, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 138,339
New Orleans Hotel Update.
Avalon Best Western is close to Lakefront Airport (Flightline says they can shuttle us over) at $81/night+tax; taxi to the French Quarter is around $25 and 15 minutes.
Flightline says they get...
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Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops
01-08-09, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 138,339
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Forum: Messages
01-01-09, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 80,463
Yeah, you're right - there probably aren't that...
Yeah, you're right - there probably aren't that many crashes caused by combustion heater malfunctions. Maybe it's the psychological aversion to the scenario - drifting peacefully off to sleep under...
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Forum: Messages
12-31-08, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 80,463
'Nother heater question:
We're not too...
'Nother heater question:
We're not too impressed with the idea of starting a fire in the nose of our T337C for heat - a muff-type heater, or an electric heater, sounds much better. We've been...
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Forum: Messages
12-27-08, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 43,261
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Forum: Messages
12-24-08, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 43,261
Cessna Pilots Association technical support...
Cessna Pilots Association technical support suggested three downsides to this installation:
1. Cost. Although the initial install may be free, belt fraying will occur over time due to the angle...
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Forum: Messages
12-17-08, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 75
Views: 381,159
The classic JetA mis-fueling scenario is: ...
The classic JetA mis-fueling scenario is: take-off, and then the engine(s) quit at about 200 feet AGL.
Is it possible to run 1.5 hours on one set of tanks, then 1 hour on another set of tanks,...
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Forum: Messages
12-15-08, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 20,764
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Forum: Messages
12-15-08, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 23,800
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Forum: Messages
12-09-08, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 381,159
Skymaster Arctic Circle Ditching.
Amigos,
A 337 apparently just ditched south of the Anctic circle when both engines stopped turning. Both occupants survived, according to the BBC article at the following address:
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Forum: Messages
12-07-08, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 20,613
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Forum: Messages
12-07-08, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 21,201
Thanks for the input, guys! To get a second...
Thanks for the input, guys! To get a second opinion, Mary & I flew the plane yesterday, and she gave it the "yoke-mounted GPS test". Previously, her yoke-mounted GPS vibrated so badly that during...
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Forum: Messages
11-30-08, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 21,201
Dynamic Prop Balancing.
Amigos,
Last Tuesday we spent five hours (and $400) dynamically balancing the front and rear engine/propeller installations of our 1968 T337C. Prior to this exercise the plane ran fairly smoothly,...
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Forum: Messages
11-24-08, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 20,613
Rear Engine Hot Cilinder.
Ever since acquiring our current 1968 T337C the rear engine #1 cilinder runs maybe 20 - 40 degrees hotter than the others in the rear engine. Anybody else having this problem, and suggestions to...
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Forum: Messages
11-24-08, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 53,653
Herb,
Mary & I have flown 1968 T337C's with BAS...
Herb,
Mary & I have flown 1968 T337C's with BAS inertial reel shoulder restraints for the last 6 years, and they're comfortable for me. Mary complained of them rubbing against her neck, so she made...
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Forum: Messages
10-23-08, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 20,590
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Forum: Messages
10-21-08, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 27,008
Amigos,
The $79 Bogert Aviation (WA State...
Amigos,
The $79 Bogert Aviation (WA State (800)627-8088) "Flat To The Point Jack Pad" P/N 80JSPP has arrived - it's bright yellow and adjustable, and looks like it will work fine! It comes with a...
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Forum: Messages
10-19-08, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 20,507
BAS Seat Restraints.
Has anyone installed BAS seat restraints under their STC for Skymasters? I'm trying to get some info about the installation.
Thanks!
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Forum: Messages
10-02-08, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 27,008
Thanks much for the info, guys!
Apparently...
Thanks much for the info, guys!
Apparently Bogert Aviation (WA State (800)627-8088) has their "Flat To The Point Jack Pad" P/N 80JSPP which fits C337s for $79 - I ordered one today. I hope it fits!...
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Forum: Messages
09-30-08, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 27,008
Universal Jacking Pads
Amigos,
Does anybody know what the part numbers are for the universal jacking pads which can be temporarily attached to the main gear spring struts if one only desires to jack up one main gear (so...
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Forum: Aircraft For Sale
06-30-08, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 18,992
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Forum: Aircraft For Sale
06-16-08, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 18,992
THIS IS SOLD 1968 C337C For Sale.
1968 CESSNA SKYMASTER FOR SALE $39,800
TTAF: 5984. SFRM: FE 683, RE 1695. PROP SOH: F 709, R 709. Horton STOL, Vortex Generators, GAMIjectors, Electric Elevator Trim, Cargo Pod Mounting Provisions,...
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Forum: Aircraft For Sale
02-08-08, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 27,620
SPRING SALE!!!
Mr. Fierro:
I've just reduced the asking price for N462DA to $54,800.
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Forum: Aircraft For Sale
11-12-07, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 27,620
337 For Sale.
The following 337 is available:
1968 CESSNA SKYMASTER FOR SALE $59,800
TTAF: 5984. SFRM: FE 683, RE 1695. PROP SOH: F 709, R 709. Horton STOL, Vortex Generators, GAMIjectors, Electric...
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