Carying *stuff* as Sun n' Fun

[Roger Halstead]

I've never had the opportunity to make Sun n' Fun yet. I was
one of the convention Chairmen at Oshkosh.. er... AirVenture for some
years in the Homebuilders area.

I always take my cameras. Between the cameras, lenses,
tripod, and other accessories it has always taken a backpack to get
the stuff around. 90% of the fun for me is shooting photos and then
being able to go over them later.

I see that they are banning backpacks at Sun n' Fun.
Any one have any good ideas on how to carry at least two cameras,
three lenses, tripod, film, batteries, memory for the digital, laptop,
and all the other accessories around in the heat without putting a
permanent kink in an already bad back? (which is why I use the back
pack instead of a camera bag)

Actually I have two 35s and two digitals with two having to stay some
where out of the heat. Carrying 4 at one time is a bit much although
they all use the same lenses so the extra two only add about two or
three pounds.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com

[Morgans]

"Roger Halstead" > wrote

> I see that they are banning backpacks at Sun n' Fun.
> Any one have any good ideas on how to carry at least two cameras,
> three lenses, tripod, film, batteries, memory for the digital, laptop,
> and all the other accessories around in the heat without putting a
> permanent kink in an already bad back? (which is why I use the back
> pack instead of a camera bag)

> Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)

How about a little red wagon, only with camera bags in it, say, in milk
crates, so all is visable? You could have a stool or chair in it, and
water, too. Put a motion detector alarm, like travelers use at hotels, then
when you were nearby, but not paying great attention, it would let you know
if anyone was messing with it.
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[Jay Beckman]

"Roger Halstead" > wrote in message
...
> I've never had the opportunity to make Sun n' Fun yet. I was
> one of the convention Chairmen at Oshkosh.. er... AirVenture for some
> years in the Homebuilders area.
>
> I always take my cameras. Between the cameras, lenses,
> tripod, and other accessories it has always taken a backpack to get
> the stuff around. 90% of the fun for me is shooting photos and then
> being able to go over them later.
>
> I see that they are banning backpacks at Sun n' Fun.
> Any one have any good ideas on how to carry at least two cameras,
> three lenses, tripod, film, batteries, memory for the digital, laptop,
> and all the other accessories around in the heat without putting a
> permanent kink in an already bad back? (which is why I use the back
> pack instead of a camera bag)
>
> Actually I have two 35s and two digitals with two having to stay some
> where out of the heat. Carrying 4 at one time is a bit much although
> they all use the same lenses so the extra two only add about two or
> three pounds.
>
> Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
> (N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
> www.rogerhalstead.com

Roger,

Two ways to go on this:

Purpose Built Version: Photographers Vest...
Holds all kinds of stuff and they also have many "bandelero-style" loops for
film cans. I've seen some that can accomodate glass up to about the size of
a 200 f2.8. If you use bigger glass, look for a case which will use a wide
strap (eg Optech) for comfort or leave it connected to a body and leave it
mounted to a monopod. It can be heavy but at least it will be relatively
well balanced. The two hip pockets are usually big enough to easilly fit a
body with a short wide-angle lens or at least a 50mm.

Adaptable Version: Hunting / Fishing Vest...
Instead of putting a dead duck in the pouch at your lower back, you can
carry a relatively large lens back there instead. Look for those models
which have open- mesh backs as they are much cooler in warm weather.

Just my $0.02 worth...

Jay Beckman
Student Pilot - KCHD
6.0 Hrs ... Nowhere to go but up!

[clare @ snyder.on .ca]

On Wed, 17 Mar 2004 01:35:08 GMT, Roger Halstead
> wrote:

> I've never had the opportunity to make Sun n' Fun yet. I was
>one of the convention Chairmen at Oshkosh.. er... AirVenture for some
>years in the Homebuilders area.
>
> I always take my cameras. Between the cameras, lenses,
>tripod, and other accessories it has always taken a backpack to get
>the stuff around. 90% of the fun for me is shooting photos and then
>being able to go over them later.
>
>I see that they are banning backpacks at Sun n' Fun.
>Any one have any good ideas on how to carry at least two cameras,
>three lenses, tripod, film, batteries, memory for the digital, laptop,
>and all the other accessories around in the heat without putting a
>permanent kink in an already bad back? (which is why I use the back
>pack instead of a camera bag)
>
>Actually I have two 35s and two digitals with two having to stay some
>where out of the heat. Carrying 4 at one time is a bit much although
>they all use the same lenses so the extra two only add about two or
>three pounds.
>
>Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
>(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
>www.rogerhalstead.com

I pulled a little express wagon around to carry my "stuff" last year.
A baby stroller would work too.
The wagon was my "stool" when my back got sore, my "truck" for hauling
my purchases out to the campground, as well as my "camarabag" and
"lunchbox"

[Andy Asberry]

On Wed, 17 Mar 2004 01:35:08 GMT, Roger Halstead
> wrote:

> I've never had the opportunity to make Sun n' Fun yet. I was
>one of the convention Chairmen at Oshkosh.. er... AirVenture for some
>years in the Homebuilders area.
>
> I always take my cameras. Between the cameras, lenses,
>tripod, and other accessories it has always taken a backpack to get
>the stuff around. 90% of the fun for me is shooting photos and then
>being able to go over them later.
>
>I see that they are banning backpacks at Sun n' Fun.
>Any one have any good ideas on how to carry at least two cameras,
>three lenses, tripod, film, batteries, memory for the digital, laptop,
>and all the other accessories around in the heat without putting a
>permanent kink in an already bad back? (which is why I use the back
>pack instead of a camera bag)
>
>Actually I have two 35s and two digitals with two having to stay some
>where out of the heat. Carrying 4 at one time is a bit much although
>they all use the same lenses so the extra two only add about two or
>three pounds.
>
>Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
>(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
>www.rogerhalstead.com

I saw a fellow last year with a little cheapy, two-wheel dolly. He had
attached a box about 16" cube with a padded seat/lid. It had one
handle so he could pull rather than push it.

[Blueskies]

I like that 'hand cart' idea. I have dragged around a wagon and it is not so easy...

--
Dan D.



..
"Andy Asberry" > wrote in message ...
> On Wed, 17 Mar 2004 01:35:08 GMT, Roger Halstead
> > wrote:
>
> > I've never had the opportunity to make Sun n' Fun yet. I was
> >one of the convention Chairmen at Oshkosh.. er... AirVenture for some
> >years in the Homebuilders area.
> >
> > I always take my cameras. Between the cameras, lenses,
> >tripod, and other accessories it has always taken a backpack to get
> >the stuff around. 90% of the fun for me is shooting photos and then
> >being able to go over them later.
> >
> >I see that they are banning backpacks at Sun n' Fun.
> >Any one have any good ideas on how to carry at least two cameras,
> >three lenses, tripod, film, batteries, memory for the digital, laptop,
> >and all the other accessories around in the heat without putting a
> >permanent kink in an already bad back? (which is why I use the back
> >pack instead of a camera bag)
> >
> >Actually I have two 35s and two digitals with two having to stay some
> >where out of the heat. Carrying 4 at one time is a bit much although
> >they all use the same lenses so the extra two only add about two or
> >three pounds.
> >
> >Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
> >(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
> >www.rogerhalstead.com
>
> I saw a fellow last year with a little cheapy, two-wheel dolly. He had
> attached a box about 16" cube with a padded seat/lid. It had one
> handle so he could pull rather than push it.

[clare @ snyder.on .ca]

On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 00:37:52 GMT, "Blueskies" > wrote:

>I like that 'hand cart' idea. I have dragged around a wagon and it is not so easy...

The wagon needs an extended handle - mine is about 6 feet long.

[Roger Halstead]

On Wed, 17 Mar 2004 00:20:08 -0500, "Morgans"
> wrote:

>
>"Roger Halstead" > wrote
>
>> I see that they are banning backpacks at Sun n' Fun.
>> Any one have any good ideas on how to carry at least two cameras,
>> three lenses, tripod, film, batteries, memory for the digital, laptop,
>> and all the other accessories around in the heat without putting a
>> permanent kink in an already bad back? (which is why I use the back
>> pack instead of a camera bag)
>
>> Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
>
>How about a little red wagon, only with camera bags in it, say, in milk
>crates, so all is visable? You could have a stool or chair in it, and
>water, too. Put a motion detector alarm, like travelers use at hotels, then
>when you were nearby, but not paying great attention, it would let you know
>if anyone was messing with it.

I've actually seen that done. However they are a real hassle and not
at all popular with other sir show goers as the darn things keep
getting in the way. Also, you don't dare walk off and leave it when
you need to use the portable aromatic booths. Real pain in the food
line too.

Surprisingly they can put a lot of strain on your back as most people
tend to lean when pulling one even if it isn't heavy. Maybe they need
a 6 foot handle (tow bar) <:-))

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com

[Roger Halstead]

On Tue, 16 Mar 2004 23:35:55 -0700, "Jay Beckman" >
wrote:

>"Roger Halstead" > wrote in message
...
>> I've never had the opportunity to make Sun n' Fun yet. I was
>> one of the convention Chairmen at Oshkosh.. er... AirVenture for some
>> years in the Homebuilders area.
>>
>> I always take my cameras. Between the cameras, lenses,
>> tripod, and other accessories it has always taken a backpack to get
>> the stuff around. 90% of the fun for me is shooting photos and then
>> being able to go over them later.
>>
>> I see that they are banning backpacks at Sun n' Fun.
>> Any one have any good ideas on how to carry at least two cameras,
>> three lenses, tripod, film, batteries, memory for the digital, laptop,
>> and all the other accessories around in the heat without putting a
>> permanent kink in an already bad back? (which is why I use the back
>> pack instead of a camera bag)
>>
>> Actually I have two 35s and two digitals with two having to stay some
>> where out of the heat. Carrying 4 at one time is a bit much although
>> they all use the same lenses so the extra two only add about two or
>> three pounds.
>>
>> Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
>> (N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
>> www.rogerhalstead.com
>
>Roger,
>
>Two ways to go on this:
>
>Purpose Built Version: Photographers Vest...
>Holds all kinds of stuff and they also have many "bandelero-style" loops for
>film cans. I've seen some that can accomodate glass up to about the size of
>a 200 f2.8. If you use bigger glass, look for a case which will use a wide
>strap (eg Optech) for comfort or leave it connected to a body and leave it
>mounted to a monopod. It can be heavy but at least it will be relatively
>well balanced. The two hip pockets are usually big enough to easilly fit a
>body with a short wide-angle lens or at least a 50mm.
>

I've found the purpose built vests work well for a planned shoot. Two
camera bodies, a couple lenses, accessories and film. OTOH when you
go to an unplanned shoot such as Sun n' Fun where you have to be ready
for all kinds of shots and carry a wider variety of accessories the
darn things get bulky and very uncomfortable. One of the main
problems being you usually want at least one long lens of a relatively
fast speed (like the Nikon 80 to 400 F-2.8 VR) and a shorter and also
fast intermediate zoom. It's a big plus that the digital and the film
cameras use the same lenses.

It works well to set the digital with a short to intermediate focal
length zoom in the F-2.8 range, and the intermediate zoom on one of
the film cameras. I usually set up the heavier F4S with the lens as I
find that more convenient than putting the lens on the 8008S and the
F4S body in the jacket.

The problems with the jackets, as I said above, is they quickly become
uncomfortable and bulky with just a few cameras and lenses.

The back pack was ideal for the Back up and accessory stuff that you
didn't need right away. Film, cleaners, tripod strapped on the side,
big lens... All carried comfortably and easily set down. Actually the
back pack and pro vest worked very well with each other.

>Adaptable Version: Hunting / Fishing Vest...
>Instead of putting a dead duck in the pouch at your lower back, you can
>carry a relatively large lens back there instead. Look for those models
>which have open- mesh backs as they are much cooler in warm weather.

I'm not sure I'd want to show up at a modern day airport wearing a
shooting vest<:-)) although I have a number of them.

Well, speaking of the back...
I've been working on the "Engine mount attach point reinforcements" on
the back side of the firewall. Two hours of those odd positions and
it takes two days to recover. Man, but some of those lay-ups are in
odd and difficult to reach areas.

>
>Just my $0.02 worth...

Thanks,

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com\
>
>Jay Beckman
>Student Pilot - KCHD
>6.0 Hrs ... Nowhere to go but up!
>

[Blueskies]

How about getting a press pass or something similar. Get yourself admitted in advance to avoid the issue all together...

--
Dan D.



..
"Roger Halstead" > wrote in message ...
> On Tue, 16 Mar 2004 23:35:55 -0700, "Jay Beckman" >
> wrote:
>
> >"Roger Halstead" > wrote in message
> ...
> >> I've never had the opportunity to make Sun n' Fun yet. I was
> >> one of the convention Chairmen at Oshkosh.. er... AirVenture for some
> >> years in the Homebuilders area.
> >>
> >> I always take my cameras. Between the cameras, lenses,
> >> tripod, and other accessories it has always taken a backpack to get
> >> the stuff around. 90% of the fun for me is shooting photos and then
> >> being able to go over them later.
> >>
> >> I see that they are banning backpacks at Sun n' Fun.
> >> Any one have any good ideas on how to carry at least two cameras,
> >> three lenses, tripod, film, batteries, memory for the digital, laptop,
> >> and all the other accessories around in the heat without putting a
> >> permanent kink in an already bad back? (which is why I use the back
> >> pack instead of a camera bag)
> >>
> >> Actually I have two 35s and two digitals with two having to stay some
> >> where out of the heat. Carrying 4 at one time is a bit much although
> >> they all use the same lenses so the extra two only add about two or
> >> three pounds.
> >>
> >> Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
> >> (N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
> >> www.rogerhalstead.com
> >
> >Roger,
> >
> >Two ways to go on this:
> >
> >Purpose Built Version: Photographers Vest...
> >Holds all kinds of stuff and they also have many "bandelero-style" loops for
> >film cans. I've seen some that can accomodate glass up to about the size of
> >a 200 f2.8. If you use bigger glass, look for a case which will use a wide
> >strap (eg Optech) for comfort or leave it connected to a body and leave it
> >mounted to a monopod. It can be heavy but at least it will be relatively
> >well balanced. The two hip pockets are usually big enough to easilly fit a
> >body with a short wide-angle lens or at least a 50mm.
> >
>
> I've found the purpose built vests work well for a planned shoot. Two
> camera bodies, a couple lenses, accessories and film. OTOH when you
> go to an unplanned shoot such as Sun n' Fun where you have to be ready
> for all kinds of shots and carry a wider variety of accessories the
> darn things get bulky and very uncomfortable. One of the main
> problems being you usually want at least one long lens of a relatively
> fast speed (like the Nikon 80 to 400 F-2.8 VR) and a shorter and also
> fast intermediate zoom. It's a big plus that the digital and the film
> cameras use the same lenses.
>
> It works well to set the digital with a short to intermediate focal
> length zoom in the F-2.8 range, and the intermediate zoom on one of
> the film cameras. I usually set up the heavier F4S with the lens as I
> find that more convenient than putting the lens on the 8008S and the
> F4S body in the jacket.
>
> The problems with the jackets, as I said above, is they quickly become
> uncomfortable and bulky with just a few cameras and lenses.
>
> The back pack was ideal for the Back up and accessory stuff that you
> didn't need right away. Film, cleaners, tripod strapped on the side,
> big lens... All carried comfortably and easily set down. Actually the
> back pack and pro vest worked very well with each other.
>
> >Adaptable Version: Hunting / Fishing Vest...
> >Instead of putting a dead duck in the pouch at your lower back, you can
> >carry a relatively large lens back there instead. Look for those models
> >which have open- mesh backs as they are much cooler in warm weather.
>
> I'm not sure I'd want to show up at a modern day airport wearing a
> shooting vest<:-)) although I have a number of them.
>
> Well, speaking of the back...
> I've been working on the "Engine mount attach point reinforcements" on
> the back side of the firewall. Two hours of those odd positions and
> it takes two days to recover. Man, but some of those lay-ups are in
> odd and difficult to reach areas.
>
> >
> >Just my $0.02 worth...
>
> Thanks,
>
> Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
> (N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
> www.rogerhalstead.com\
> >
> >Jay Beckman
> >Student Pilot - KCHD
> >6.0 Hrs ... Nowhere to go but up!
> >
>

[dale]

Who said backpacks wouldn't be allowed this year. They were last year and
everything was searched at the gate.

[Mark Hickey]

Roger Halstead > wrote:

>... other sir show goers as the darn things keep
>getting in the way.

I'm no expert on the subject, but don't people go to "sir shows" to
see those "darn things"?

Mark Hickey

[Richard Riley]

On Wed, 17 Mar 2004 22:03:23 -0600, "dale" > wrote:

:Who said backpacks wouldn't be allowed this year. They were last year and
:everything was searched at the gate.

From
http://www.sun-n-fun.org/content/interior.asp?section=flyin&body=rates

"Coolers, backpacks, bicycles, scooters, rollerblades and skateboards
are not permitted on convention site."

[Morgans]

"Roger Halstead" > wrote

> The back pack was ideal for the Back up and accessory stuff that you
> didn't need right away. Film, cleaners, tripod strapped on the side,
> big lens... All carried comfortably and easily set down. Actually the
> back pack and pro vest worked very well with each other.
>
>
> Roger Halstead

I've got it! best of the backpack, and vest, with the legal "no pack" issue
met.

Get you one of those frames for the older back packs, with the aluminum
frame. Put some eye hooks on the frame in the right locations, then some
snap hooks, (or those big things I can't think of the name of), then hang
all your gear on it. Add a bungee or two to keep it from flapin' aabout, an
ther you have a backpack-without-the-pack!
--
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[Roger Halstead]

On Thu, 18 Mar 2004 08:09:57 -0800, Richard Riley
> wrote:

>On Wed, 17 Mar 2004 22:03:23 -0600, "dale" > wrote:
>
>:Who said backpacks wouldn't be allowed this year. They were last year and
>:everything was searched at the gate.
>
>From
>http://www.sun-n-fun.org/content/interior.asp?section=flyin&body=rates
>
>"Coolers, backpacks, bicycles, scooters, rollerblades and skateboards
>are not permitted on convention site."

I did get an answer back from them telling me I could bring the back
pack, but it'd probably get searched which is fine by me.

Thanks to all for some good suggestions.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com

[Eric Rood]

Well... as the proud owner of the world's oldest Debonair, by flying in
you can park next to the gate in the Vintage Aircraft Area.
Keep everything in your airplane and you are but a short walk away.


>
> Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
> (N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
> www.rogerhalstead.com

[Drew Dalgleish]

How about just borrowing your wifes largest purse? If it's not big
enough buy her a new one.
Drew

[Roger Halstead]

On Sat, 20 Mar 2004 02:36:59 GMT, Eric Rood > wrote:

>Well... as the proud owner of the world's oldest Debonair, by flying in
>you can park next to the gate in the Vintage Aircraft Area.

Yup! Built in 59 of the last century.

>Keep everything in your airplane and you are but a short walk away.
>
Yahhh... Butttt....
Those temperatures inside an airplane that's been sitting there for a
while are kinda hard of cameras, film, and electronics. Although I
do tend to take everything except the kitchen sink. There's enough
stuff piled in there to keep the stuff in the middle cool for several
days. Then on the way home I just keep pulling things off the pile to
add heat...Of course I'm wearing most of it by the time I get to
Michigan.

I thought maybe if I hurried on the G-III I'd fly it down. Now there
is a plan. After all I only have a few thousand hours left to finish.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com
>
>>
>> Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
>> (N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
>> www.rogerhalstead.com

[Roger Halstead]

On Sun, 21 Mar 2004 04:37:45 GMT, (Drew
Dalgleish) wrote:

>How about just borrowing your wifes largest purse? If it's not big
>enough buy her a new one.
>Drew

I'd have to hire some one to carry it for her. She's only 4'10" and
1/2... I have to remember that half. More active than I am. Spent a
month in each of the previous Winters bicycling around New Zealand.
I'm happy to ride around the section.

At any rate, bicyclists have to travel light and that is one skill
I've never learned. Hence the Deb is usually close to gross with me
alone.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com

[jls]

"Roger Halstead" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 21 Mar 2004 04:37:45 GMT, (Drew
> Dalgleish) wrote:
>
> >How about just borrowing your wifes largest purse? If it's not big
> >enough buy her a new one.
> >Drew
>
> I'd have to hire some one to carry it for her. She's only 4'10" and
> 1/2... I have to remember that half. More active than I am. Spent a
> month in each of the previous Winters bicycling around New Zealand.
> I'm happy to ride around the section.
>
> At any rate, bicyclists have to travel light and that is one skill
> I've never learned. Hence the Deb is usually close to gross with me
> alone.
>
> Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
> (N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
> www.rogerhalstead.com

Well, I guess they don't have to give any reason for prohibiting backpacks
and coolers, but I would say they are thinking about security and requiring
the turistas to buy beer and soft drinks on campus. Maybe that won't be so
bad unless the merchants gouge.

Best I can tell it's $20 a night to camp plus $30 to get in the gate if
you're an EAA member. That's worth it to me, at least for a few nights.
I'll look for your Deboner.

[Wright1902Glider]

Roger,

Going back to the idea of hiring a guy to schlep everything for you... I will
work for food and passes. E-mail me if you're interested.

Harry

[Roger Halstead]

On 25 Mar 2004 18:25:29 GMT,
(Wright1902Glider) wrote:

>Roger,
>
>Going back to the idea of hiring a guy to schlep everything for you... I will
>work for food and passes. E-mail me if you're interested.
>
Thanks for the offer Harry.
After all the work, getting an OK from Lakeland, and now it looks like
they may not have my annual done in time for me to go. Actually he
isn't going to be able to start till the 18th unless an opening pops
up. It's due the end of this month and I'd normally have it already
finished. My regular mechanic is pretty sick so I have to get it done
elsewhere and the local FBO is inundated, as is the local freelance.

To top it off, I'm changing the throttle cable (got a mechanic to
inspect and sign off - offered local FBO first shot, but he doesn't
fit under the panel in the Deb <G>)

It should be about a two hour job. Pretty simple. Cut 45 year old
ty-wraps and tape holding everything together under the panel, measure
distance from cable mount on engine to end. Measure position of gear
warning switch, and count turns required to remove ball end from
cable. loosen friction lock, then reach behind panel and unscrew 1"
nut on vernier control. (bout 2" of threads") and slide whole works
out front. Slide in new cable (don't forget nut), clamp to bracket on
engine, install gear warning horn switch, screw nut and ball end back
on (same number of turns, and take knobs off old cable to put on new).

Nice, straight forward.... well except for the part where you lay on
your side and slip through about a 10" space between the seats and
yoke... ending up on your shoulders with your feet over the back of
the seats and working about 4" in front of your eyes which is a tad
too close for bifocals. Oh, yah... There is a bracket directly
under the throttle control that holds the Mixture and cowl flap
controls which are directly in the way of getting at the throttle
cable. Simple though, it's held on with 4, bolts that have 3/8ths
hex heads, *except* the other ends have nuts on them instead of the
bolts being threaded into the panel. I don't think it's humanly
possible to reach those nuts with anything left in the panel.

Course, none of that has been a problem yet as that one inch nut? It's
frozen on the threads. I'm headed out to the shop to make a small
1/8" thick wrench to fit. It shouldn't take a lot of torque to move
it.

Ohhhh... Yahhhh... The hide will grow back on top of my head in a
couple of weeks. Course if I need it, it's still hanging on the GPS
mount which is *now* in the back seat.

And I wondered why it took the FBO 11 hours to replace one for
somebody else. <:-))

I think they put them in first (hang the throttle cable in space) and
then build the airplane up around them.

Roger (I'm taking my cut-off saw to the airport with me tomorrow)
Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com

>Harry

[Wright1902Glider]

Roger,

Kinda sounds like changing a heater core in my car. AFTER the core exploded,
dumping a gallon of boiling Prestone on my boots (Thank GOD I was wearing
boots), the escaping steam created IFR conditions between me and the
windshield. All that at 75mph. I think I set a World record for manually
rolling down the window and sticking my head out. Limped it back home after
installing my patented "3 feeta heaterhose rescue tool" that I carry in my
trunk. Following that came bailing out my floorboards, drying out the carpet,
AND THEN laying upside down on the passenger seat for 3 hours. For some
reason, Chevy thinks its necessary to remove about 22 screws just to get at the
thing. FUN.

Good luck with the cable and the inspection. If you ever stop in/near Atlanta,
gimmie a yell.

Harry "too poor for SnF" Frey
Wright Brothers Enterprises

Hmmm... maybe I could fly there... Run, run,run, flop, crunch. Repair. Run,
run, run, flop, crunch.... hmmm, maybe not.