Forum: Messages
06-01-04, 06:30 PM
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Rick,
Assume you had the flaps tucked and just...
Rick,
Assume you had the flaps tucked and just the gear down when you chopped both engines... you would have had MUCH better results with the props feathered.
If you look at the glide chart in the...
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Forum: Messages
05-26-04, 02:35 AM
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Replies: 1
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AvGas prices in Mexico??
Rick Bell... this is up your alley! What are the conditions and fuel situation down in San Felipe and surrounding areas these days?? What's the scoop with the Federales when flying your USA...
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Forum: Messages
05-18-04, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 21,498
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Forum: Messages
05-18-04, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 16,315
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Forum: Messages
05-15-04, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 29,554
A "Seneca"? Oh my god.... talk about a DOG!!!...
A "Seneca"? Oh my god.... talk about a DOG!!! Plus naughty VMC!
Keep the '76 Skymaster and get a POD!
Best airplane in the Sky... the Skymaster, that is, no matter which model you select.
SkyKing
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Forum: Messages
05-15-04, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 33,613
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Forum: Messages
05-15-04, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 23,107
Unauthorized parts
Hey Richard,
Maybe if you remove all of that unauthorized, non-type certificated add-on stuff from your plane... it WILL run right! Why ask for help when the folks reading this don't have a clue as...
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Forum: Messages
05-07-04, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 28,353
Ed,
The chances of a 'boom-strike' by a thrown...
Ed,
The chances of a 'boom-strike' by a thrown prop blade are so infinitely small as to not even register. There are MANY other things to be concerned with... and probably the greatest concern of...
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Forum: Messages
04-10-04, 01:23 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 21,182
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Forum: Messages
04-09-04, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 35,739
VAPC & Turboshaft coking...
Bruce,
Just to make sure we're all on the same page here... are you saying the variable absolute pressure controller (VAPC) up top side tends to coke up when the main turbocharger shaft cokes up, or...
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Forum: Messages
04-09-04, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 21,182
P337 with R/STOL & BOOTS!
Our '77 P337 came from the factory with the de-ice plumbing option, but no boots. The previous owner opted to have the full Robertson/STOL kit installed FIRST, then added the de-ice boots afterward,...
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Forum: Messages
04-07-04, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 38,633
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Forum: Messages
04-07-04, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 35,739
Hired hands...
It seems real difficult to hire a good hand these days and it's gotten to the point that if you don't do the job yourself, it never does get done right. Everybody seems to be cutting corners... and...
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Forum: Messages
04-07-04, 03:53 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 35,739
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Forum: Messages
04-07-04, 03:13 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 16,276
Fuel prices
Kevin,
Maybe you can send these folks a return e-mail and query them as to what aviation fuel is costing down in Central America. I remember hearing someone commenting last year that fuel in...
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Forum: Messages
04-07-04, 03:07 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 35,739
Richard,
Inquiring minds want to know: Which...
Richard,
Inquiring minds want to know: Which shop did the overhaul on this turbo anyway? Are you saying that the nut on the impeller-compressor came loose? I can't imagine a shop not torquing the...
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Forum: Messages
04-07-04, 02:55 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 38,633
Troubling...
Richard,
In my many travels over the years, about the only place I've ever seen the coatings your talking about are on race cars and the like. Seems one WOULD run into a big problem with having the...
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Forum: Messages
04-06-04, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 26,922
Details...
Kevin B,
Why not put together a narrative of your trials and tribulations of your search, pre-buy and final info on your bird and post it here and on Peter's website?
Peter's URL is:...
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Forum: Messages
04-06-04, 05:00 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 35,739
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Forum: Messages
04-06-04, 01:33 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 103,556
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Forum: Messages
04-06-04, 01:32 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 103,556
American Aviation Intercoolers
Richard,
American Aviation's intercoolers are no longer available but they still service the product and have spare parts available, such as the induction boot, etc. The units are built pretty...
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Forum: Messages
04-06-04, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 20,232
Any of the reputable electronics outlets will...
Any of the reputable electronics outlets will have what you need, such as the following:
Newark Electronics: http://www.newark.com/
Allied Electronics: http://www.alliedelec.com/
There are many...
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Forum: Messages
04-06-04, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 35,739
Richard,
You could have some debri blocking the...
Richard,
You could have some debri blocking the inlet orifice of the wastgate actuator... have you tried back-flushing it? Remember now, the oil line comes off the bottom of the accessory case and...
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Forum: Messages
04-06-04, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 49,083
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Forum: Messages
04-05-04, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 26,922
So Kevin B,
It sounds like you must have opted...
So Kevin B,
It sounds like you must have opted for N325 from Weaver... was curious what the final outcome of the sqwauks were, like the case weld on the rear engine, etc.??
Did he give you a copy...
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