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Forum: Messages 05-09-04, 01:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 26,515
Posted By Richard
Since I am a serious worry wart about things like...

Since I am a serious worry wart about things like this, I've done a little thinking on it too.

First, chances of this are smaller than Bill Gates calling you up and giving you Microsoft for...
Forum: Messages 05-09-04, 12:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 39,835
Posted By Richard
Should have gone. Dang! Not that it's really...

Should have gone. Dang!

Not that it's really justified, but I have 5 young children and they needed some dad time.

Don is a great guy. I can imagine that it isn't that easy to put something like...
Forum: Messages 05-09-04, 03:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 13,478
Posted By Richard
Mystery Solved!!!!!

7 years I tell you, 7 years. My turbo 337... wonderful plane, but you get it above 12000 and 23" and the sucker would vapor lock. Yep, tried everything... you name it. I tried it. Got it so I...
Forum: Messages 04-27-04, 08:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 16,034
Posted By Richard
Good idea.

Good idea.
Forum: Messages 04-22-04, 10:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 25,994
Posted By Richard
I've always been interested in how you would...

I've always been interested in how you would change the front since it's integrated into the frame. Can you give me an idea of how that works?

I plan on changing my engines with something else...
Forum: Messages 04-20-04, 06:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 25,994
Posted By Richard
I'm as green as they get. Hmm. Love the details...

I'm as green as they get. Hmm. Love the details though. Keep em coming.
Forum: Messages 04-20-04, 12:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 25,994
Posted By Richard
Yeah, just rub it in! Give us some more meat...

Yeah, just rub it in! Give us some more meat please? Speeds, climb, time involved, cowling......
Forum: Messages 04-19-04, 11:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 25,994
Posted By Richard
THAT IS AWESOME!!!! I love to hear of some...

THAT IS AWESOME!!!! I love to hear of some outward rebellion. Congrats! Bet that was a long project. Let us know some of the details of the journey. Give us some inspiration! Wow.. Those are...
Forum: Messages 04-08-04, 01:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 19,430
Posted By Richard
All IAS. Done two dozen stalls. Some 2500, some...

All IAS. Done two dozen stalls. Some 2500, some 5500 and yesterdays 8500. I fly into some higher altitude airports. (Farmington 6600+).

Mods for STOL:
Owen Bells large boom fairings (Really...
Forum: Messages 04-08-04, 03:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 19,430
Posted By Richard
Let's talk performance.

I'd like to brag, but I don't know what I'd brag about. I would really like and appreciate if we could publish some real person, real experiance performance numbers. Each bird is a little odd in...
Forum: Messages 04-07-04, 11:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 32,982
Posted By Richard
You're right on Skyking. I've seen some quality...

You're right on Skyking. I've seen some quality shops in Portland go from great work to "best guess". Flying back several times to a shop just to get a simple thing fixed, and fixed, and fixed. ...
Forum: Messages 04-07-04, 11:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 34,808
Posted By Richard
I don't "KNOW" any IA's. I've never had a...

I don't "KNOW" any IA's. I've never had a problem. Guess I didn't think it was such a big deal? I know several STC'd exhaust systems for the 172, 182, pipers, come with an option for ceramic...
Forum: Messages 04-07-04, 11:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 32,982
Posted By Richard
Those yellow tags don't mean much I guess.

Those yellow tags don't mean much I guess.
Forum: Messages 04-07-04, 03:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 32,982
Posted By Richard
The shop is being nice to me so I'm going to...

The shop is being nice to me so I'm going to leave the name out of it. I'm not sure, something inside the center section was loose. Not that easy to get out... yes. True. Had to remove the lower...
Forum: Messages 04-07-04, 03:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 34,808
Posted By Richard
Your probably right. Not for everyone.

Your probably right. Not for everyone.
Forum: Messages 04-07-04, 02:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 34,808
Posted By Richard
I had the EXACT same problem in my NA Skymaster. ...

I had the EXACT same problem in my NA Skymaster. Had people telling me to check baffling. I put new baffling all the way around. Pluged every hole with red RTV and still the same problem.

Got...
Forum: Messages 04-07-04, 01:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 32,982
Posted By Richard
Red face It was the turbo. Manufacturer flaw, thrust...

It was the turbo. Manufacturer flaw, thrust bearing wasn't secured on the compressor side. Allowed it to fall out and end play was enough to gawl up the housing. Now I know what the Skymaster...
Forum: Messages 04-06-04, 11:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 32,982
Posted By Richard
I capped the return line "pre" controller. ...

I capped the return line "pre" controller. Bypassing the controller completely. Yes, it was performing perfect for the first 3 hours. This is a brand spanking new turbo. Right out of the box too....
Forum: Messages 04-06-04, 10:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 34,808
Posted By Richard
I don't think it is approved. All the AI's have...

I don't think it is approved. All the AI's have looked at it and said "nice exhaust". I think it's one of those, don't ask, don't tell items. I use Jet Hot exclusively. Their 2000 black coating...
Forum: Messages 04-06-04, 02:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 34,808
Posted By Richard
Well, I have to admit it. I've ceramic coated...

Well, I have to admit it. I've ceramic coated all my Skymasters and Lances exhaust. I wouldn't fly without it.

How many of you can shut off your engine after landing. Open the door, get out, walk...
Forum: Messages 04-06-04, 01:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 95,272
Posted By Richard
Thanks for the info, and yes they are really,...

Thanks for the info, and yes they are really, really expensive. I found some used ones for 9k. That's about as good as it gets. Riley is the only other game in town and they want 14K.
Forum: Messages 04-06-04, 01:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 108,114
Posted By Richard
I AM SOLD!!! Every landing is smooth!!! I tried...

I AM SOLD!!! Every landing is smooth!!! I tried to screw it up today on purpose. Flared a little too early. Held the nose off to see when I could get it to stall. No such luck, landing is...
Forum: Messages 04-06-04, 01:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 14,328
Posted By Richard
I'm working on a 4 blade STC conversion for the...

I'm working on a 4 blade STC conversion for the Skymaster. Should be closer in June. Electric hub and 32-34 lbs. Should make the Skymaster very quiet.

Richard
Forum: Messages 04-06-04, 01:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 18,708
Posted By Richard
I went digital with dual dimming units wired in...

I went digital with dual dimming units wired in parallel. That gave me the option of running ALL lights on one dimmer knob. Just like the car dimming system.

If you are interested I can give you...
Forum: Messages 04-06-04, 12:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 32,982
Posted By Richard
New engine. I did clean and backflush. Then...

New engine.

I did clean and backflush. Then when I capped the return line and started the engine I did get full movement out of the wastegate. So it's closing.
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