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    Ted and All, WHEN FLYING INTO AIRVENTURE, WE ALL...

    Ted and All, WHEN FLYING INTO AIRVENTURE, WE ALL NEED TO HAVE OUR HEADS AND EYES "OUTSIDE" THE COCKPIT!!!
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    Adjustable Tail Dragger Stand

    I use an automotive engine crane with a wide nylon strap around the rear of the fuselage. Longer the strap the less it will squeeze the tail. I park my plane for the winter with the tail on a 5 gal...
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    One thing not mentioned here yet. If you have...

    One thing not mentioned here yet. If you have wheel fairings on your landing gear, remove them in the winter. Snow can be thrown up into the "skirt" ,melt on the brake mechanism while in flight,...
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    As an A&P and first hand knowledge, best take a...

    As an A&P and first hand knowledge, best take a look.
    Last annual on my O-360 A4M, I discovered a cracked head.
    I pulled #4 cly. Piston skirt was impregnated w/sparkly stuff.
    Took a peek at the...
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    Thought just crossed my scrambled mind. If a...

    Thought just crossed my scrambled mind.
    If a home-builder buys a Lycoming for future install on beloved fruit of his labors, why not put some fresh oil in it, plug the breather, and store the engine...
  6. I am not sure I understand " EAA has gone GA". I...

    I am not sure I understand " EAA has gone GA".
    I have always been "both" as are most.
    I would guess that fewer had their first airplane ride in an Experimental and did their initial flight training...
  7. Thanks Tony and all. If the very first post is...

    Thanks Tony and all.
    If the very first post is read, you will notice that I stated that the aircraft was a "Cessna".
    No mention of Condition Inspections and Experimental Aircraft was made.
    I...
  8. Thanks to those you replied. Found an IA that...

    Thanks to those you replied.
    Found an IA that will come to my location and do an owner assisted annual inspection.
    Much simpler process.
    BD
  9. Annual Inspection runout during engine Overhaul

    I am an A&P, I overhauled the engine on my Cessna during which time the Annual Inspection ran out.
    My IA wants me to bring the plane to his shop for the Annual inspection. The annual was due by the...
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    Soderless connection

    I'm sorry but I have to disagree with you comment. If you re-read the previous quote that you disagree with, the shield is stripped back from the center insulated lead, twisted to form a ground...
  11. Thread: Hangar DOOR

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    My first hanger was rented and open. Built my own...

    My first hanger was rented and open. Built my own light weight roll up fabric door (usesd blue tarp material). Simple concept. Kept the weather out and slowed the critters.
    Own my own hangers today...
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    Totally agree Wes. Too many jump directly to un...

    Totally agree Wes.
    Too many jump directly to un needed and very expensive tear downs.
    Troubleshooting and proper diagnosis, including help form Experianced Engine rebuilders can save a lot of time,...
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    AD complied with in 1991. Hardened metal...

    AD complied with in 1991. Hardened metal impellers and shaft are in this engine.
    None of the material in the screen or filter are Metalic.
    NOT aluminum.
    Put a .060 chunck of anything under the...
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    Oil Pressure Problems

    Good Morning Fellow Flyers and Gear Heads.

    A week ago last Friday, I flew out to KC area to visit an ailing Uncle (2 hour flight each way).
    Had a great day for flying and it had been some time...
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    Found the company and sent an inquirey. Recieved...

    Found the company and sent an inquirey.
    Recieved the following with attached photo:

    "Good morning Mr Doughty,

    Thank you for your enquiry. The part you require is no longer available but our...
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    Says "Crank", not "Crankshaft" First, is there...

    Says "Crank", not "Crankshaft"
    First, is there a hole in the tip to the left, if so, round (size) or rectangular. Could be very early band tightening device (as per tywrap)
    Just read caption on...
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    Need better picture of the busness end but...

    Need better picture of the busness end but appears to be a pop rivit puller as used on Cherry Max aviation rivits. Maybe??
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    Oxyacetylene Welding Safety Deadly Lesson

    In the fall of 2005, an unfortunate accident took the life of a local farmer. Following the accident, speculation of the cause of the explosion that took his life and destroyed the building in which...
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    Open Cockpit aircraft don't have windows and...

    Open Cockpit aircraft don't have windows and roofs to keep the wind out!
    My Charger has headers and 160+hp. I can't hear the engine!
    I've been told it sounds great but have never heard it in...
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    I learned to fly with NO headsets. Graduated to a...

    I learned to fly with NO headsets. Graduated to a set of Telex. Much better than NOTHING. Then to Sigtronics, vast improvement. Bought a Marquart Charger open cockpit, very wind noisey. Decided to...
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    Well said Wes. The standard will work everywhere...

    Well said Wes.
    The standard will work everywhere whereas a tweak for home elevation may cause problems at different locations and elevations.
    You tweak it, you deal with the consequences.

    As you...
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    Why not

    I guess I do not understand the big deal. I have been flying to FIBs for 30+ years. I leave the ground and use the talents GOD has given me. I do not need a reason to go anywhere or do anything in my...
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    The Crank Inspection.

    Actually, SB 505B is a Mandatory Service Bulletin covering the inspection of the interior of the hollow Lycoming crankshafts on all 320 and most 360 engine models.
    This inspection targets pitting...
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    I must agree that the young people I have...

    I must agree that the young people I have introduced to flight just don't have the means to go for it. On the other hand, I have successfully targeted a few "Matured" pilots that left flying in...
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    Crankshaft Inspections

    I know many of you have your own birds and most probably do some maintainance on your own ships.
    My Bi Plane, Marquart Charger, has an IO-320-B1A engine.
    That engine and many 320 Lycomings have an...
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