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- Sat Nov 04, 2023 11:25 pm
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: Seeking a willing owner and airplane of 170 Near Tampa Fl
- Replies: 12
- Views: 295178
Re: Seeking a willing owner and airplane of 170 Near Tampa Fl
? What are the benefits of having a prop that size of 82 in over the standard size prop. The engine must still spin to the required RPM for the power curve . Okay the pitch will have to be flatter but then drag comes into it especially with tips at the speed of sound . So how close is the tips of a ...
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 12:17 am
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: a deadweight and too much drag
- Replies: 3
- Views: 39927
a deadweight and too much drag
Recently I had to ground run my aircraft after a 100 hrly . as a precaution I tied the tail wheel down to a steel drainage grate on the taxi way outside my hangar . Some one had borrowed my chocks and had not returned them [normal]. Throttled up to max power to check for oil pressure ,temperature et...
- Thu Nov 02, 2023 12:00 am
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: 2 1/4" instruments on the stationary sub panel
- Replies: 8
- Views: 87190
Re: 2 1/4" instruments on the stationary sub panel
Dave,
Just tried your method and it works great . Thank you for that .
Just tried your method and it works great . Thank you for that .
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:49 pm
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: EAA - FAA Program Enables Using Some Off-The-Shelf Parts In
- Replies: 6
- Views: 16497
Re: EAA - FAA Program Enables Using Some Off-The-Shelf Parts In
In my part of the world [Australia]when I questioned our authorities about VARMA , the answer I received was [very open ended] , [Their words]. If it looks like a duck , waddles like a duck ,has a duck bill , it’s must be a duck BUT you [approved engineer]must sign off on it as being fit for purpose...
- Mon Oct 30, 2023 4:26 am
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: Potential New Caretaker of C-170B
- Replies: 3
- Views: 15661
Re: Potential New Caretaker of C-170B
Chris, Welcome to the association , there is a large amount of knowledge and talent in this group. Besides having a web page and forum there is a convention each year changing to a different location each year. plus numerous fly ins . If you have a question ,someone some where will have an answer . ...
- Mon Oct 30, 2023 4:11 am
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: FAA VARMA program
- Replies: 1
- Views: 18145
FAA VARMA program
As no one has mentioned it so far but it’s important development . The FAA has introduced a VARMA Article which covers our aircraft . VARMA means “Vintage Aircraft Replacement and Modification Article . This applies to aircraft less than 12,500 lbs and made before 1980. Plus other conditions which a...
- Sat Oct 28, 2023 5:08 am
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: 2 1/4" instruments on the stationary sub panel
- Replies: 8
- Views: 87190
Re: 2 1/4" instruments on the stationary sub panel
I have fitted the EI small digital instruments and found them to be very accurate and worth every penny. Yes I had some issues [not EI fault] but they really came to the party. When things get ugly ,the instruments have a very bright warning lights that catch your attention. Plus they self test ever...
- Fri Oct 27, 2023 7:20 am
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: check out u tube
- Replies: 6
- Views: 148622
check out u tube
On U tube there is a channel called “Skywagon university” and they have a comparison between Cessna 170B and a Cessna 180. His facts are pretty spot on but his cameras failed in the cockpit during the flights . It’s worth watching .
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 3:22 am
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Craftsman hand-tool warranty
- Replies: 18
- Views: 275822
Re: Craftsman hand-tool warranty
Maybe he isn’t using it enough.
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 3:20 am
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Vibration problem
- Replies: 13
- Views: 23417
Re: Vibration problem
you also stated that the “Water” in the compass was.. Compasses have alcohol in them or a special compass oil. I worked in a shop where they used “Johnny Walker “ scotch whisky or “JimBeam”. The bottle on the shelf was for instrument purposes only but it evaporated by itself . Strange …
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 3:00 am
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: According to some “Taildraggers Suck”.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 100365
Re: According to some “Taildraggers Suck”.
When I have taken passengers for a fly and they remark that was a good landing , my response is “ yes , I had my eyes closed “.
- Wed Oct 04, 2023 12:50 am
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: Mixture cable part number
- Replies: 2
- Views: 12480
Re: Mixture cable part number
I have had the same problem,my mixture cable broke also. I was over 700 miles from home . Contacted McFarlane by phone and they sent one to my hotel . Great service , I had the cable in 48 hours from the USA to the middle of Australia . It did cost me plenty. But a great product. Not hard to fit. PS...
- Tue Sep 26, 2023 3:27 am
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Airworx 180HP O-300 STC
- Replies: 57
- Views: 326065
Re: Airworx 180HP O-300 STC
many years ago we fitted a “kit” from continental to increase the power output to our O-300 engine . there wasn’t any approval issued and was “going” to be a experimental . The cylinders were ported and polished and the pistons I think were C85 types. the carburettor jetting was made richer [ a new ...
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 1:26 am
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: Loss of control w/electronic attitude indicators
- Replies: 7
- Views: 68310
Re: Loss of control w/electronic attitude indicators
The Garmin G3x is a great stable instrument[system ] and a back up that has least issues is a garmin G5. There is a recall on G5 batteries but Garmin has that under control.
- Tue Sep 05, 2023 9:59 pm
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Gear Curiosity?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 36773
Re: Gear Curiosity?
with reference to the gear with the AN310 nuts , they have split pins fitted in the photo . However I have never seen an approved method of attachment like this . Hopefully the correct bolts were used .