Forum: Messages
04-15-09, 12:58 AM
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Views: 14,154
He owned the thing.
Well it's one of those overplayed scenarios: You're sitting in the back of a Delta flight and the guys in the cockpit pass out because they both ate the chicken terriyaki, so you, the 172 driver,...
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Forum: Messages
04-07-09, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 23,878
Pod Installation - Aviation Enterprises
I asked Owen about a pod installation on a 337B, and he sent me the attached. I expect the pod installation may be more expensive for a pressurized plane since the anchor nuts have to be sealed to...
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Forum: Messages
03-30-09, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 46,382
Agree, but.
You might want to lean it a little. (just kidding)
Regaardless the flowmeter, Ernie has a great point about fueling. An impatient line guy with a fast nozzle can leave you five gallons short per...
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Forum: Messages
03-27-09, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 25,669
I made a ceiling mistake.
Gentlemen,
Thank you for answering my certified ceiling question. It was a real issue for me last October when I wanted to cross an area of rain associated with a front and tops were up to 20k. I...
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Forum: Messages
03-26-09, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 25,669
I vote Owen.
My POH for a T337G says the pod penalty is 3 kt airspeed, 50 fpm climb, and 1500' service ceiling. The service ceiling is a question in my mind though, since the plane is certified to 20,000' but I...
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Forum: Messages
03-23-09, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 18,753
I know an instructor who might be interested in...
I know an instructor who might be interested in flying the thing back with you. May be able to help some with the pre buy since he turns wrenches on skymasters part time. And he's an engineer too. ...
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Forum: Messages
03-22-09, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 24,066
T337G for sale
Owen Bell has a nice p337 for sale. It has 190 gallons fuel, wing extentions, winglets, slider rear seat, boots, Avidyne with weather, etc, etc. I have flown it to 20k' with 10k' cabin...
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Forum: Messages
02-27-09, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 59,024
Aspen pro for GPSS autopilot commands
I have the Garmin 530W and Aspen Pro installed and should have the 400A installed by April 2. I am expecting hands off waas approaches, but I'll believe it when I see it.
I understand the GPSS...
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Forum: Messages
02-26-09, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 59,024
How about GPSS
Has anyone hooked one up to a Garmin 430/530W with a gpss convertor? Does the gpss make it track better on a cross country course and will it fly procedure turns and gps approaches?
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Forum: Messages
02-25-09, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 22,500
King Air?
King Air? We don't need no stinkin' King Air!
With a SkyMonster that does 235 kts on 30 gph at FL 200 while carrying four people in air conditioned comfort and enough fuel to go to San Francisco...
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Forum: Messages
01-25-09, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 32,656
Owen Bell has underwing tanks mounted to his...
Owen Bell has underwing tanks mounted to his civilian P337 that he's flying daily. The wings were modified to accept the O-2 hard points, and the tanks have transfer pumps to pump fuel up to the...
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Forum: Aircraft For Sale
01-03-09, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 18,266
1/4 share for sale in Nashville-based 337A
1/4 share partnerships for sale in a Nashville, TN based 1966 337A. The aircraft has: Garmin 530W, Aspen Pro PFD, JPI fuel flow, new interior, air conditioning, winglets, cargo pod, new windows and...
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Forum: Messages
01-03-09, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 13,207
Aspen Pro PFD in a 337A
I've been flying my 337a with the new Aspen Pro and really enjoy it.
Cumberland Avionics did the installation,and did a good job. We kept the steam DG and AI for backup and transition, and I find...
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Forum: Messages
01-03-09, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 27,335
The P337 belongs to Owen Bell and he has been...
The P337 belongs to Owen Bell and he has been flying it every few days, but is still limited to a 75 mile radius from BNA. He cleaned up and painted the front and rear cowlings and added installed...
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Forum: Messages
12-27-08, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 19,765
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Forum: Aircraft For Sale
12-20-08, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 17,093
Owen Bell has one for sale. You can find him...
Owen Bell has one for sale. You can find him through Aviation Enterprises - www.aviationenterprises.us
It has boots, wing extentions, winglets, gross weight increase, 190 lb fuel capacity with 800...
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Forum: Messages
12-20-08, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 22,476
Maybe Aviation Enterprises
Owen Bell makes winglets for Skymasters and might be interested in changing his STC to incorporate the high intensity lights. Wouln't hurt to ask. His website is www.aviationenterprises.us.
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Forum: Messages
11-13-08, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 50,327
The autopilot is not changed out yet, but is...
The autopilot is not changed out yet, but is scheduled for next week. Supposedly the head and computer can be changed and maybe an electric trim added to complete the install. The electric trim...
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Forum: Messages
11-07-08, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 50,327
The windshield center post is removed from my...
The windshield center post is removed from my '66. Taking it out may save some time in the install.
We put a JPI 450 in for $1,300 and it talks to the 530 perfectly. The Aspen will not drive the...
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Forum: Parts Sources
10-12-08, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 51,850
My '66 had winglets, a pod, extended front...
My '66 had winglets, a pod, extended front exhaust pipes, and an air condintioning condenser scoop installed before I bought into it, so I cannot give quantitative before/after comparisons. ...
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Forum: Flight Instruction and Recurrent Training
10-11-08, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 30,634
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Forum: Parts Sources
10-11-08, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 51,850
My '66 has winglets. They are STC'd for 336s...
My '66 has winglets. They are STC'd for 336s also.
The winglets reduce the wingtip vortices, thereby increasing lift and aileron effectiveness. The increased lift translates to better climb...
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Forum: Messages
10-08-08, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 27,335
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Forum: Messages
10-07-08, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 27,335
The front engine cools very well and the rear...
The front engine cools very well and the rear engine cools better than the front. Last Friday as I was climbing to 17,500 and noticed the rear engine chts were starting to creep up. I realized I...
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Forum: Messages
10-02-08, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 27,335
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