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Twin Comanche vs. Mooney/other singles by
E Andersen
Hi all
When a Twin Comanche
flies 165 knots
burns less than 15 gallons
have 2 engines ( :-) )
is relatively cheap to overhaul (OI-320)
is this the "ultimate" twin? I am considering an airplane that flies in the
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COMMUNICATION SKILLS by
[email protected]
Tips on How to Improve English Language Skills:
Our most important piece of advice is: "Do something (anything)."
If you don't do anything, you won't get anywhere.
Make it your hobby, not a chore.
Above all have fun!
Oh, and don't be in too much of a hurry. You're...
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Piper Cub J3P 'Lenape cub' by
Cliff
Hi! I am a modeler and am starting on a 1/4 scale piper cub. I am
going to build the J3P model with the Lenape 3 cylinder radial engine.
Currently have a Saito 3 cylinder engine I am using on the model.
Does anyone know of a J3P anywhere that is flying and I could
photograph?
Thanks!
Cliff
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Which overhauled Lycoming 0-360 A4M Engine To Fit In My Archer ? by
Roy Page
The Lycoming 0-360 A4M in our Archer is now 2250 SMOH and we are intending
to fit an exchange overhauled engine very soon.
The decision to pull the engine out was easy compared with trying to decide
on the engine to buy.
We have a number of quotes and researched factory and field...
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by Pindon
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FS: WX-1000E Stormscope by
Lenny Sawyer
All,
I have a WX-1000E Stormscope (New, sill in the box) that is for sale
over at E-Bay. It has a starting price of $3,850. The unit retails
for $14,000. If anyone is interested they can take a look at:
http://makeashorterlink.com/?T2BE12B15
Thanks,
Lenny Sawyer
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Christmas Annual - long drivel by
Denny
Fat Albert the Apache needed his annual exam... When I bought him the
annual was in the summer and I have been gaining a month a year on
that... This year we moved it into December 1st... The annual usually
takes 3-5 days, but this morning he still sits in the shop with the
starboard engine...
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Repair of wet wing leak by
Jon Woellhaf
Do any of you have experience repairing a slight, but annoying, leak in a
wet wing tank? Mine's on a 1980 182Q.
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AIRNAV not publishing fuel prices... by
Victor
.... of new FBOs. Apparently they will only publish prices for FBOs
that have a subscription with them. Of course they own the web site so
it is their choice to do whatever they like. But it didn't use to be
this way. Previously AIRNAV would encourage reporting fuel prices on
all airports free of...
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February 22nd 04 12:02 AM
by Victor
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Complex / High Performance / Low Performance by
R.T.
Good day all,
After reading some older posts with regards to aircraft purchasing allot of
discussion seems to come up about Complex and High Performance aircraft.
My question is this? Is a 172 RG classified as a Complex aircraft? and a 182
fixed gear classified as a non-complex High...
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July 6th 04 08:04 AM
by R.T.
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Citabria Fuel-Flow Problem by
quietguy
The A/C in question is a 1974 Bellanca 7ECA, re-engined with an O-320
so it's effectively a 7GCAA. It belongs to the Offutt AFB Aero Club
and has seen very little use, often sitting for weeks at a time until
a week ago when I began taking dual in it 2-3 times a week to get my
tailwheel...
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Sun N Fun '07 Redux by
Jay Honeck
Mary and I just returned from 6 glorious days at Sun N Fun in
Lakeland, FL, where we enjoyed the most amazingly perfect weather I
have ever seen at such an event. The nights were cool (almost cold
the first few nights) -- perfect for sleeping -- and the days were
sunny and warm. No humidity, no...
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Flying Club Billing by
[email protected]
I am part of a very small flying club that shares the cost and
ownership of an aircraft.
We've been handling the billing for flights and such for a number of
years with simple versions of quickbooks and its, well, just ok at
handling this. Not particularly well suited, but cheap. Unfortunately
a...
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no RPM drop on mag check by
Dave Butler
Our Mooney just came out of annual and now the tachometer needle doesn't move at
all during the magneto check as you switch through R, L, BOTH. The engine does
stop running with the switch in OFF.
I asked my my partner who manages the maintenance relationship to look into it
and he contacted the...
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KI-209 VOR/LOC/GS Indicator adjustment by
kontiki
My KI-209 VOR/LOC/GS Indicator is averaging about 7 degrees off of calibration
on VOR checks. Its driven by a KX-155 and I'f like to adjust it to within tolerance.
I don't have a manual for it but I know the adjustment screw is behind one of
the two upper panel mounting screws (I think one is the...
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Bose Headsets by
Jon Kraus
I just broke down and ordered a Bose Aviation Headset X. I have been
wanting one for several years but 1 AMU is a lot of cash for a
headset... Then I remembered how deaf I am becomming adnd thought that
this would be the best protection for my non-renewable hearing.
I already have a set of David...
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Building chasing airport lights -- Attn: Jim Weir? by
Jay Honeck
Today a pilot-guest had the coolest idea for the side-entrance to our lobby:
"Chasing" lights recessed in the drop-ceiling tiles, leading to the main
lobby area, that look just like the "rabbit" lights that lead to the
approach end of a runway!
(Background: Over half of our guests come in the...
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Heating the hanger by
Gig 601XL Builder
What is the groups suggestion for heating a 40x50 insulated hanger. It
doesn't have to be hot I just want to raise the temp about 15-20 degrees
when it is 30-40 outside.
Here's the rub. No natural gas available plenty of electric though including
an unused 220 connection.
To see the hanger visit...
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August 11th 03 05:31 AM
by Tom S.
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How to rent out my airplane by
Isaac McDonald
I am thinking of buying an airplane....I want to rent it when it is not in
use to recoup some of the cost of buying the plane. How hard is it to do
this? What are the insurance costs? How often do I need to get it checked
out by an aviation mechanic? How much is the maintenece? Do I have to...
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August 26th 04 06:22 AM
by Howard
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