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Need recommendations for cover
I just found out last night the the hanger I was sub-letting is going to be taken back. The fellow that I bought my skymaster from is buying a 206 and there goes the hanger.
So it looks likes for now I will be outside. I want to purchase a cover and need some ideas of where to get one and which you all have had good luck using. I should tell you that I live in the Washington DC area, and in winter this year it has gotten down to 5 above. I have the Tanis preheating system, I really just want to protect the plane as best I can while I find another hanger. Thanks 
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02-11-04, 01:17 PM
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Aircraft Covers
Try Bruce's Covers - www.aircraftcovers.com - they have a good reputation. Be sure to get a cover that goes over the avionics access panels in front of the windshield. This is one main source of leaks especially when snow melts slowly.
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#3
02-11-04, 05:37 PM
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Parking Outside
If you do park outside in the winter, make sure you have some "BOOM LEGS" in case the snow gets to heavy on the tail.
Fred
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N358 1967 337B Normally Aspirated, KX155, Mod "C", Cessna Auto Pilot 400, 4 Seats, 3400 TT on Airframe
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02-11-04, 07:19 PM
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Hey Fred,
Do you have a closeup picture of how those things are attached to the boom? I notice they hang loose until the snow gets too heavy (kindof like their owner, I guess ;-). Are they PVC pipe, or...? I know I have read a discussion of this somewhere, but I have never seen good pictures. Thanks, Kevin
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02-12-04, 09:50 PM
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Boom Leg
Will this do. Sch 40 1" PVC is what it is made of. If you need more help let me know.
Fred
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N358 1967 337B Normally Aspirated, KX155, Mod "C", Cessna Auto Pilot 400, 4 Seats, 3400 TT on Airframe
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02-13-04, 12:36 AM
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Thanks Fred. It looks like the tail will rest on the structure immediately around the tiedown, rather than the tiedown ring itself, because the pipe will touch first. Am I correct, or confused? I take it this area is strong enough to take the load? (Hope the question makes sense.) Very good picture, thanks!
Kevin
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#7
02-13-04, 10:09 AM
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Legs
No Kevin they do actualley set on the rings, just make sure you don't make the slot in the leg to deep, if you do , just trim a little more off the top. If you think I need to take another picture I will.
I could make a few sets of legs to bring to the meeting in OKC if you think anyone would be interested. Fred
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N358 1967 337B Normally Aspirated, KX155, Mod "C", Cessna Auto Pilot 400, 4 Seats, 3400 TT on Airframe
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02-13-04, 10:28 AM
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Fred,
I think bringing along at least one set would be of interest to anybody who has to tie their airplane out in the snow, even when on a trip. I would like to see them anyway :-). I wanted the picture because folks keep talking abou these. With your permission, I would like to post these pictures elsewhere on the web page... Kevin
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02-13-04, 05:41 PM
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Legs
Kevin
You can post the pictures any where you want to, I was afraid they would take up to much disk space. Thanks Fred 
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N358 1967 337B Normally Aspirated, KX155, Mod "C", Cessna Auto Pilot 400, 4 Seats, 3400 TT on Airframe
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02-14-04, 07:29 AM
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