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Forum: Messages 03-22-21, 09:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 24,605
Posted By TomM
Hey there Bill. So my follow up question to you...

Hey there Bill.

So my follow up question to you is does it spring from the mid point to full hot when you are sitting or just when you are flying? If you look at the mechanics one would think that...
Forum: Messages 03-22-21, 03:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 24,605
Posted By TomM
binding

I have the same controls and when mine was doing that, the cable was binding which would spring the knob back. We lubed the cables and that fixed it. Mine was also on the pilot side......

If you...
Forum: Messages 03-11-21, 04:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 48,890
Posted By TomM
The hull value makes a big difference. When I...

The hull value makes a big difference. When I got my plane last year, I had 1200 hours in a 172 and 0 in anything else (other than my IFR), let a lone a skymaster. For $1M, small deductible, $100K...
Forum: Messages 02-28-21, 05:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 46,705
Posted By TomM
No it is not. They may still have stuff for the...

No it is not. They may still have stuff for the pressurized model, so I would check them out. The other company that people get windows from is LP Aero Plastics.
Forum: Messages 02-28-21, 04:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 46,705
Posted By TomM
Great Lakes Aero

I just had my pilot side windows and door window replaced at my annual and my mechanic got the plastic and the seals at Great Lakes Aero.
Forum: Messages 02-08-21, 05:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 296,655
Posted By TomM
Thanks!

That is awesome Jeff! Let me know what you come up with. Since your new panel is 95% what I would like may panel to be, it would be a great starting point. Keep me posted!
Forum: Messages 02-06-21, 08:53 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 296,655
Posted By TomM
template

Jeff:

Any chance you have that plastic template still hanging around???
Forum: Messages 02-06-21, 07:33 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 296,655
Posted By TomM
New Panel

Jeff:

Thanks for the rundown and the pictures, extremely helpful!!
Forum: Messages 02-05-21, 12:26 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 296,655
Posted By TomM
panel

Jeff:

Quick question, did you have a new pilot side instrument panel made? I have the same year, just an earlier serial number, and my instruments are not lined up vertically like yours because the...
Forum: Messages 12-08-20, 04:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 60,481
Posted By TomM
That would be great! The old Nav-O-Matic is on...

That would be great! The old Nav-O-Matic is on its last leg and it would be hard to put in $20k for 20 year old technology to replace it........
Forum: Messages 10-15-20, 12:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 48,993
Posted By TomM
Try this link for all the service bulletins. ...

Try this link for all the service bulletins. This is for my serial number, but if you change the end of the link to your serial number then you will get your...
Forum: Messages 10-15-20, 09:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 38,219
Posted By TomM
Eastern OK instructor

There is a 337 experienced instructor in Sallisaw OK. It is a little ways from you, but he really likes the 337. I went down there from Iowa to get all my training. I bought a 337 and had it...
Forum: Messages 10-07-20, 04:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 65,592
Posted By TomM
Instructor and such

There is a great guy just west of Fort Smith, AR (Sallisaw, OK) that is very passionate about 337's. You can find more about it in this...
Forum: Messages 09-29-20, 06:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 42,315
Posted By TomM
I am in northern IA........Have a 2017 F-250 as...

I am in northern IA........Have a 2017 F-250 as well as a 20 foot enclosed trailer. I would love a road trip!!! Let me know your timing. At the very least, I can get it to my place and then work...
Forum: Parts For Sale 09-22-20, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 22,593
Posted By TomM
If you want a used one, Texas Air Salvage has one...

If you want a used one, Texas Air Salvage has one for $125:

https://www.texasairsalvage.com/main_view.php?editid1=27411
Forum: Messages 09-21-20, 04:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 58,081
Posted By TomM
When I am flying near an airport and announce my...

When I am flying near an airport and announce my passing through their area, many times someone in the pattern will ask if I am landing there as they have never seen a skymaster. I get asked...
Forum: Aircraft For Sale 09-16-20, 12:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 19,953
Posted By TomM
Its always sad to me when I see a plane that has...

Its always sad to me when I see a plane that has just sat around like this. I always wonder what makes people hang on to things instead of letting someone else enjoy them. Sadly I doubt this one...
Forum: Messages 09-01-20, 02:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 45,669
Posted By TomM
I use "skymaster". Have only had one controller...

I use "skymaster". Have only had one controller ask me what the designation was to be clear (C337).
Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops 09-01-20, 01:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 246,356
Posted By TomM
I did all of my training out of that airport and...

I did all of my training out of that airport and if you look at the attached, there is a ton of green space where they are planning additional hangers. Looks like plenty of space to pitch a tent! ...
Forum: Recommended Destinations and Fuel Stops 08-25-20, 12:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 246,356
Posted By TomM
You know I will be there Don!!

You know I will be there Don!!
Forum: Messages 08-18-20, 02:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 29,223
Posted By TomM
My rear engine leaks oil and leaves a mess just...

My rear engine leaks oil and leaves a mess just like in your picture. The discoloration (grey) is from the engine cowling rubbing together. Let it get wet enough with oil, and it will be more black...
Forum: Messages 08-11-20, 02:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 23,451
Posted By TomM
I had Heartwig repair a 0.5" crack on the filler...

I had Heartwig repair a 0.5" crack on the filler neck of my 172.......for the hefty price of $1800! The said it was cheaper than buying a new one.....I was, but I thought the price was extremely...
Forum: Messages 07-13-20, 03:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 51,713
Posted By TomM
Its interesting how the static wicks are...

Its interesting how the static wicks are negligible but post lights are worth weighing and calculating moment arm.........I cant imagine the post lights weigh more than the static wicks....
Forum: Messages 06-23-20, 02:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 25,220
Posted By TomM
My empty CG for a 337A is 141.1 at 2,820 lbs. ...

My empty CG for a 337A is 141.1 at 2,820 lbs. The attached graphic is with a 190 pound pilot and 300 pound co-pilot and no issues with full fuel (128 gallons) all the way down to zero fuel. But if...
Forum: Messages 06-23-20, 01:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 852,064
Posted By TomM
Man, I would think you would be easy to insure! ...

Man, I would think you would be easy to insure! It helps when you have someone that is interested in your needs. My broker is in VT but was born and raised in the same town in MN that I was from...
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