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- Sun Dec 27, 2009 2:23 pm
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Instrument Panel Upgrade
- Replies: 56
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Re: Instrument Panel Upgrade
That's what I'm thinking, too! I'm sure it works for the present owner, but it's a bit jumbled for me. Maybe I've been spoiled by those darned You-ro-peans and their nicely laid out EFIS panels! You quickly lose your "scan" and acquire a "stare"!
- Sun Dec 27, 2009 3:21 am
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Instrument Panel Upgrade
- Replies: 56
- Views: 124044
Re: Instrument Panel Upgrade
Thanks for the replies George and Bruce. It's not that I don't like the appearance of the '52 panel so much as that I've seen, in my search for the"perfect" airplane, some beautiful examples of reworked panels. I was just wondering what it would take to achieve the same look. It seems that...
- Sat Dec 26, 2009 3:35 pm
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Instrument Panel Upgrade
- Replies: 56
- Views: 124044
Instrument Panel Upgrade
I'm considering making an offer on a '52 B model that appears to be in great shape but could use a panel upgrade. My offer would have to take into account the cost of the upgrade and I figured somebody here has done this before. Assuming all the instruments work, I don't plan to replace much, but ma...
- Sat Dec 12, 2009 3:30 pm
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Winterization w/ STC'd cowl
- Replies: 59
- Views: 24337
Re: Winterization w/ STC'd cowl
FWIW, be careful using duct tape as an air flow reducer. I owned a C-140 years ago and tried the tape method and apparently blocked too much air as I had to make a quick return to the takeoff airport with a cockpit that was starting to fill with smoke! I just put up with cold feet after that!
- Sat Dec 12, 2009 3:02 pm
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Franklin 165
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12423
Re: Franklin 165
Thanks for all the great advice. You have confirmed what I was afraid of. There are too many other planes available with Continentals to take on the possible problems of the Franklin for me! Thanks again.
Joe
Joe
- Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:33 pm
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Franklin 165
- Replies: 14
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Franklin 165
Hi All, I'm considering stepping back into aircraft ownership after about 31 years! I've found a 1950 A model that really looks great for a reasonable asking price and it has a Franklin 165 engine. My question is, is there any disadvantage to this engine with maintenance and resale value due to the ...