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Forum: Messages 05-30-23, 03:04 PM
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Posted By mshac
Question Metal hangar roof ridgeline vents - Open or closed?

If you had a fully-insulated metal hangar with ridge vents (roof vents), would it stay cooler in the summer with vents open or closed? This assumes the hangar door stays closed, of course.

My...
Forum: Messages 05-27-23, 04:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 58,063
Posted By mshac
That sounds like the best we can do for now! :o I...

That sounds like the best we can do for now! :o I like the thinking.

If we keep our rudder cap drains unclogged it will never be an issue.
Forum: Messages 05-25-23, 08:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 58,063
Posted By mshac
The water doesn't exactly "trail down the wires"...

The water doesn't exactly "trail down the wires" into the Tailbeacon. It simply enters the tailbeacon through the same hole that the wires go through. The hole is intentionally not sealed so the the...
Forum: Messages 05-23-23, 02:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 154,016
Posted By mshac
Great story! And another reason to find a 337...

Great story! And another reason to find a 337 with the rear engine access hatch in the rear firewall - makes mag access SOOOO much easier!
Forum: Messages 05-23-23, 02:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 58,063
Posted By mshac
uAvionix opened an RMA for me and had me return...

uAvionix opened an RMA for me and had me return the unit to them. I'll update here what happens and what the costs are, if any.

Regarding the above post, they sent me the same email with the same...
Forum: Messages 05-20-23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 38,994
Posted By mshac
Glad to hear you're enjoying your new bird! We...

Glad to hear you're enjoying your new bird! We all wish you happy flying!

A panel mounted GPS is great, but unless you have an autopilot to connect it to, its not much better than a portable like...
Forum: Messages 05-19-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 27,569
Posted By mshac
I don't think there is any special paperwork...

I don't think there is any special paperwork required at all. Just the normal customs form that you fill out for any international shipment.
Forum: Messages 05-18-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 58,063
Posted By mshac
Well, its clear what caused it! The lower rudder...

Well, its clear what caused it! The lower rudder cap was full of water! The drain hole had become clogged with dirt and debris. Both sides were clogged.

Uavionix sent me a canned email saying this...
Forum: Messages 05-18-23, 04:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 58,063
Posted By mshac
Water-logged Uavionix Tail Beacon

Saw this during my pre-flight today. We've had some rain in the last week, but this thing looks like a fish tank!

Any suggestions?

I have no idea how long the warranty is on these things, buts...
Forum: Messages 05-17-23, 07:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 33,623
Posted By mshac
I run my P337H at about 12.5-13 GPH per motor...

I run my P337H at about 12.5-13 GPH per motor (maybe a bit more for the rear), and see no change when I run the heater. I think (could be wrong!) the fuel that goes to the heater is unmetered, but...
Forum: Messages 05-15-23, 10:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 45,335
Posted By mshac
You'll be just fine with a NA Skymaster. There is...

You'll be just fine with a NA Skymaster. There is no safer or more docile twin available, and its nice and roomy on the inside.

Single engine operations are so smooth and predictable you have to...
Forum: Messages 05-12-23, 12:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 44,837
Posted By mshac
Keep in mind, the seat color can be easily...

Keep in mind, the seat color can be easily changed to match your interior by using fabric/vinyl spray paint. See my thread regarding this subject. It works great. I learned the technique from...
Forum: Messages 05-05-23, 07:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 33,969
Posted By mshac
New color-matching 5th seat installed

Thanks to a member here, I now have my 5th seat installed!

It was red when it arrived, but I used vinyl paint to change the color to match my airplane. Took two cans. CLEAN IT WELL first with 70%...
Forum: Messages 05-05-23, 07:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 154,016
Posted By mshac
Definitely more to this story. I'll be watching...

Definitely more to this story. I'll be watching to see if the salvage gets auctioned by the insurance carrier. At least know where it winds up in case we need parts.
Forum: Messages 04-30-23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 21,542
Posted By mshac
Yes, information is a two-way street my friend!...

Yes, information is a two-way street my friend! Please tell us what happened. After all, you've looked at so many Skymasters in the last year you must be an expert by now! :D
Forum: Messages 04-27-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 234,582
Posted By mshac
Looking good! :cool:

Looking good! :cool:
Forum: Messages 04-19-23, 09:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 38,994
Posted By mshac
Your hangar buddy does not sound like the...

Your hangar buddy does not sound like the sharpest knife in the drawer. He would've been much better off had he accepted your kind offer.

The "Gear not down" horn would've been blaring at him when...
Forum: Messages 04-19-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 38,994
Posted By mshac
I'm sure you will love your Skymaster. 10 hours...

I'm sure you will love your Skymaster. 10 hours with a CFI is pretty standard these days. If it was pressurized, they'd make you go to annual sim school.

Best if the CFI has 337 time, obviously. I...
Forum: Messages 04-18-23, 09:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 42,880
Posted By mshac
Here's a retractable gear Mooney for $32K, in...

Here's a retractable gear Mooney for $32K, in annual even. Panel is old-school but well-equipped for IFR: https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/avo/d/allen-1967-mooney-m20c/7611671957.html
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Forum: Messages 04-15-23, 08:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 81,253
Posted By mshac
Love ya Dave.

Love ya Dave.
Forum: Messages 04-15-23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 205,110
Posted By mshac
$8.75 -...

$8.75 - https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pnpages/04-02145.php
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Forum: Messages 04-14-23, 11:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 29,498
Posted By mshac
Guardian of Bad Ass

I was at a private airport today full of rich men's toys. I can't even begin to describe all the expensive aircraft that were present.

It was was a fly-in party. I was invited by a local judge who...
Forum: Messages 04-14-23, 11:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 205,110
Posted By mshac
Awesome news brother!

Awesome news brother!
Forum: Messages 04-13-23, 12:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 81,253
Posted By mshac
I like it! What settings do you use for...

I like it! What settings do you use for maintenance mode?
Forum: Messages 04-11-23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 81,253
Posted By mshac
This one?...

This one? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ERZ0CC4?th=1&psc=1&language=en_US

Funny it says "aviation calibrated" right on the unit, but in the description it says "Not for aviation use" -...
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