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Forum: Messages 08-24-02, 05:47 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 181,558
Posted By Don Hickman
P leads were broken. So, when I thought I was...

P leads were broken. So, when I thought I was turning the mags off I wasn't accomplishing anything. Lesson learned.

Logbook shows that the mags were removed and worked on about 3 years ago which...
Forum: Messages 08-22-02, 11:40 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 181,558
Posted By Don Hickman
Oh, Bob is just being nice. He's inquiring...

Oh, Bob is just being nice. He's inquiring because I have two failed mounts on the right side of the rear engine. And, no, I don't bounce my landings! My mechanic said he had never seen engine...
Forum: Messages 08-22-02, 10:55 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 181,558
Posted By Don Hickman
Same with my mechanic. He took out the rear mags...

Same with my mechanic. He took out the rear mags yesterday and one has a shot bearing and the distributor block on the other is bad so that probably accounts for the rough running at altitude. I...
Forum: Messages 08-21-02, 10:24 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 181,558
Posted By Don Hickman
Yes, Bob, I read the article on burnt valves. ...

Yes, Bob, I read the article on burnt valves. But I didn't find much in the way of legalese in it so most of it probably went right by me. However, taking your advice I'm changing oil tomorrow and...
Forum: Messages 08-18-02, 08:46 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 181,558
Posted By Don Hickman
Sky, On takeoff Friday morning from the unpaved...

Sky,

On takeoff Friday morning from the unpaved strip on the island the MP on the front engine only came up to 30" and never exceeded that. The rear ran up to redline and then backed off to 37"...
Forum: Messages 08-17-02, 09:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 54,941
Posted By Don Hickman
We don't need to go into the details of my latest...

We don't need to go into the details of my latest checkride, Bob. Suffice it to say that, according to the examiner, I met "the minimum requirements." As for being "intimate", my sweat was dripping...
Forum: Messages 08-17-02, 09:37 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 181,558
Posted By Don Hickman
All right! Let's get one of those turbo filters!...

All right! Let's get one of those turbo filters! I just got back from Mexico. Stupid turbo wouldn't boost on the front engine at take off from my unpaved 2,000 foot strip. 30" was all I could get...
Forum: Messages 08-13-02, 05:41 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 181,558
Posted By Don Hickman
Guys, I can't keep up with this board from down...

Guys, I can't keep up with this board from down here in the Carribean!

But to answer Skyking's question, I fly from Bedford, IN (BFR) to New Orleans (NEW) and refuel. Takes about 03:30. Then from...
Forum: Messages 08-08-02, 10:28 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 181,558
Posted By Don Hickman
I'm in Mexico and have a slow (very!) internet...

I'm in Mexico and have a slow (very!) internet connection so this will be brief. Just wanted to say that my experience in operating my 74 P337 parallels Kevin. I cruse at 27 and 2400 and burn right...
Forum: Messages 08-07-02, 11:09 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 181,558
Posted By Don Hickman
Skyking, Regarding oil levels, I try to keep it...

Skyking,

Regarding oil levels, I try to keep it between 6-7 quarts. If I go above 7, it blows out quickly, just like Mitch Taylor said. And I'm tired of cleaning the belly of the plane! I also...
Forum: Messages 08-06-02, 06:49 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 181,558
Posted By Don Hickman
Yes, definitely interested. Will buy 2 as soon...

Yes, definitely interested. Will buy 2 as soon as they are available! I've already had to replace one controller and I'm tired of losing the front turbo every time I change the oil. Bob Cook just...
Forum: Messages 08-06-02, 04:54 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 181,558
Posted By Don Hickman
Bob, I change oil just as you do and I run as...

Bob, I change oil just as you do and I run as lean as I can. My mechanic says its just lots of stuff coming loose because the engine is finally being run regularly whereas before I bought it, 25...
Forum: Messages 08-05-02, 11:32 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 181,558
Posted By Don Hickman
GMAS, I was a little distressed to read the last...

GMAS,

I was a little distressed to read the last part of your post. Are you saying that the oil line filter thing for the turbos is not going to happen? I have lost track of the number of times...
Forum: Messages 07-31-02, 11:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 23,269
Posted By Don Hickman
Bob, Changing the date to the 10th won't help...

Bob,

Changing the date to the 10th won't help me. Judy and I are leaving on the 7th for Texas, then on to Mexico on the 8th and we will be returning on the 17th, more or less. While Judy would...
Forum: Messages 07-18-02, 09:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 21,556
Posted By Don Hickman
Cool Bob, Larry and all: Just got back from a great...

Bob, Larry and all:

Just got back from a great trip to Mexico and have been catching up on all the message threads this evening. After reading this one I just had to add my 2 cents worth.

We flew...
Forum: Messages 07-04-02, 01:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 25,052
Posted By Don Hickman
Cool Yep! Leaving for New Orleans in about 2 hours...

Yep! Leaving for New Orleans in about 2 hours and then an early liftoff tomorrow morning to cross the Gulf before the heat builds up too much stuff. At least that's the plan. We'll see how it...
Forum: Messages 07-04-02, 12:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 65,584
Posted By Don Hickman
Yes, I agree that the benefits of pressurization...

Yes, I agree that the benefits of pressurization are worth the money it costs. But right now during the summer and the hot, hot weather, I've got my pressurization set for 9,000 ft. Below that I...
Forum: Messages 07-04-02, 12:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 25,052
Posted By Don Hickman
Does Kathryn know how to access this website????:D

Does Kathryn know how to access this website????:D
Forum: Messages 06-24-02, 11:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 64,420
Posted By Don Hickman
:confused: 100LL in Cancun, MX was $3.25/gal...

:confused:

100LL in Cancun, MX was $3.25/gal when I was there a couple of months ago. I'm going back right after the 4th so I'll see what it is next week.
Forum: Messages 06-12-02, 11:27 PM
Replies: 24
Poll: Rendezvous
Views: 45,955
Posted By Don Hickman
Island, schmiland. (?) Well, I would have to...

Island, schmiland. (?)

Well, I would have to admit that I don't really care where we meet and therefore anyplace is fine with me. But you have to remember that as far as islands go I'm building a...
Forum: Messages 06-11-02, 10:54 PM
Replies: 24
Poll: Rendezvous
Views: 45,955
Posted By Don Hickman
33 years?? Me, too. I didn't think you were...

33 years?? Me, too. I didn't think you were that old!!
Forum: Messages 06-11-02, 10:47 PM
Replies: 24
Poll: Rendezvous
Views: 45,955
Posted By Don Hickman
Been wanting an excuse to go to Dayton to see the...

Been wanting an excuse to go to Dayton to see the airplanes. So what's so bad about going alone???
Forum: Messages 06-08-02, 12:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 22,414
Posted By Don Hickman
Replying to Kevin's question about flying into...

Replying to Kevin's question about flying into Mexico . . .

I have 35 years of experience going regularly to Mexico, in fact I lived in Mexico City for over 2 years (but that was then and I...
Forum: Messages 06-04-02, 11:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 22,414
Posted By Don Hickman
Yes, Baja Bush pilots is a good group. I've been...

Yes, Baja Bush pilots is a good group. I've been a member for about a year and they have all the info on flying into Mexico.
Forum: Messages 05-27-02, 09:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 30,137
Posted By Don Hickman
Cool I'll admit I've been somewhat out of it since...

I'll admit I've been somewhat out of it since Judy and I have been in Mexico since the 19th. Just now getting around to checking email, etc. and saw this thread on the board.

I'll not bother you...
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