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by Triplepac
Mon Apr 10, 2017 2:59 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Question on proper use of carb heat
Replies: 37
Views: 63336

Re: Question on proper use of carb heat

gahorn,
Thanks so much for the reference. It's weird. I can log in but I get the "you are not authorized to view this post" message. Probably user error somehow...
Triplepac
by Triplepac
Mon Apr 03, 2017 2:24 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Question on proper use of carb heat
Replies: 37
Views: 63336

Re: Question on proper use of carb heat

Just a rude discovery this past winter to pass along. My plane lives in the Pacific Northwest and unfortunately, it lives in the rainy environment, outdoors. I've lived with the ice prone O-200, C-85 and my O-300. For some reason, my O-300 seemed to be especially prone. It got so bad, I was getting ...
by Triplepac
Thu Mar 30, 2017 2:24 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Installed 180 Landing Gear
Replies: 103
Views: 207938

Re: Installed 180 Landing Gear

Another point to remember is the added weight on the tailwheel. It is not inconsequential. If you have a tail pull handle installed, you'll notice it. The added weight also might make bringing the tail up a bit longer. The stiffer gear has me running just a bit lower tire pressures. Tailwheel geomet...