Forum: Messages
11-26-02, 08:39 AM
|
|
Replies: 1
Views: 18,285
tips tanks
hey mike Z:
noticed you installed flints. this year we installed owens 40 gallons on our 73p. why did you choose flint over owen bells tips? i enjoy the extended range too. However looking forward...
|
|
Forum: Messages
11-26-02, 08:28 AM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 28,282
gear
hey fred: makes sense. our 73 p has electric and it comes up with switch. sky king tells me i may be damaging boom by pulling down. weight wise its not much pressure getting her tipped back and...
|
|
Forum: Messages
11-25-02, 07:05 PM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 28,282
gear check
Howdy fred: i just use gear switch to raise gear when its tipped on tail. The mains stay put. how do you unlock? JCH
|
|
Forum: Messages
11-23-02, 09:02 PM
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 21,968
go over
howdy ricky:
I am curious about bonanza's . Formerly a seneca operator. Never wanted anyone looking at my airplane unless its broken. It could be bad luck. what happened after he looked it over? JCH
|
|
Forum: Messages
11-19-02, 06:19 PM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 24,482
jb/keith ac's
Howdy: currently evaluating older kb/keith air conditioner. owner input either good or bad is appreciated. JCH
|
|
Forum: Messages
10-23-02, 01:53 PM
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 83,475
gps
howdy : regard to the gps being legal,its comparable to nailing a tack with a sledge hammer. My airplane flys great with the garmin 295. actually the new 195 may have more instrument features? All...
|
|
Forum: Messages
10-21-02, 06:10 PM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 31,755
oil pressur swing
Mine has done this too. all temps are normal. decided that its ok to have some warts. J
|
|
Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops
10-16-02, 07:49 PM
|
|
Replies: 0
Views: 24,162
cheap fuel
t00 anhuac tx. $1.80 gallon self serve 40 nm east Houston
|
|
Forum: Messages
10-04-02, 05:29 PM
|
|
Replies: 11
Views: 26,246
fuel
once the fbo ran out of fuel. yes he filled one side. took off switched to full tank. got to alttude and worried about the placarded fuel valves and what could happen during this night 350 nm trip ....
|
|
Forum: Messages
10-01-02, 10:16 PM
|
|
Replies: 30
Views: 64,418
gear
howdy: i usually get a couple guys to pull the aircraft carefully on its tail. I run nose gear up and down. be careful not to drop. knock on wood solved most glitch.occacionaly, after take off it...
|
|
Forum: Messages
09-27-02, 09:32 AM
|
|
Replies: 16
Views: 66,571
argus
Howdy skyking:
my argus 5000 is still a cockpit mystery a technological doorstop . Bob's analysis makes me want to dig in and look . i have been wrong but never in doubt. for what its worth . my...
|
|
Forum: Messages
09-25-02, 07:14 PM
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 32,670
gear horn
Once mine went intermittent and could not determine if it was front or rear engine microswitch linked to throttle. i cut wires to both. it solved the problem. mechanic repaired it at home base. its...
|
|
Forum: Messages
09-22-02, 07:46 PM
|
|
Replies: 19
Views: 59,044
s-tec
howdy: recommend you talk with ron hitchcock exec. autopilot in sacramento ca. he can check your boards. a dealer can exchange servos . currently he is working on my s-tec 65. the servo test is...
|
|
Forum: Messages
09-16-02, 08:31 PM
|
|
Replies: 1
Views: 19,266
skypark aviation
skyparkaviation@aol.com jeff janak 361 364 3200. He knows the skymaster aircraft . He prices shop time reasonably. james Henderson
|
|
Forum: Mechanics and Service Providers
09-16-02, 08:31 PM
|
|
Replies: 1
Views: 25,474
skypark aviation in houston
skyparkaviation@aol.com jeff janak 361 364 3200. He knows the skymaster aircraft . He prices shop time reasonably. james Henderson
|
|
Forum: Messages
09-03-02, 11:40 AM
|
|
Replies: 29
Views: 72,670
40 extra gallons
Our new 40 gallon tip tanks are allowing longer trips without stopping our 73 p337. Belive me its worth it. The bladder deal is a small inconvenience when you calculate cycles. We have a mp3 player...
|
|
Forum: Messages
08-26-02, 04:30 PM
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 31,787
insurance
Once I had some carnival rides. the insurance was priced upon how much control the participant had in the outcome of the event. all legal woes came from events outside my control. Rides we controlled...
|
|
Forum: Messages
08-26-02, 08:55 AM
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 31,787
ground coverage
Howdy: Its ground coverage that concerns me. Once a tropical storm destroyed my hanger 15 minutes after i moved the aircraft. The hanger wall clock marked the time. Storms/ tornadoes/hail/...
|
|
Forum: Messages
08-20-02, 08:58 PM
|
|
Replies: 62
Views: 181,326
SCREEN
hEY gmas: screen is from rv automatic transmission. its not a pma part and it came with my aircraft. the previous aircraft owner is pushing daisies. He thought it would be a good idea. James...
|
|
Forum: Messages
08-15-02, 08:14 AM
|
|
Replies: 62
Views: 181,326
turbo filter
Howdy: The turbo filter works. The former owner designed a filter and recd caa 337. approaching 350 hours unmarked by crud. We fly 50 hrs between oil change. Exhaust leaks are another topic. I have...
|
|
Forum: Messages
06-24-02, 08:16 AM
|
|
Replies: 0
Views: 16,408
tip tanks installed
Howdy : just a follow up on wing extension and tip tanks program. Owen did a great job. My old weight and balance was way off. The new one shows n576 hg @ 3400lbs. It must have gained weight...
|
|
Forum: Messages
06-18-02, 08:53 AM
|
|
Replies: 2
Views: 20,970
oxygen
howdy: flying mag recent edition chronicles a 337t that mistakenly used compressed air rather than oxygen. After reaching 27,000 , Both occupants doze. Lastly the airframe crashes. Miracuously the...
|
|
Forum: Messages
06-12-02, 06:52 PM
|
|
Replies: 0
Views: 18,619
fuel tanks/mods
Today We are replacing the entry door piston tube. It did not go full up. The previous owners butchered the aluminum piston tube. Owen's is stainless steel /300. Also changing some plastic rudder...
|
|
Forum: Messages
06-11-02, 06:34 PM
|
|
Replies: 0
Views: 18,902
tip tank installation
Yesterday dropped off the 73 p model at BNA, Nashville. Owen will install tip tanks. Evryone contemplating extensive radio work would be well advised when running wires through in some extra pairs....
|
|
Forum: Messages
05-31-02, 07:59 AM
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 45,884
howdy rick: actually do not know much about...
howdy rick: actually do not know much about performance enhancement. however its not drgraded. I can go back and get the paperwork. But stc weight bump is extra because it has the the fuel jettison...
|
