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McKenzie River Bridge Airfield:

Warranty claim?

Approximate $1700 USD. VISA card.

If you are sensitive about price $ and W/B a TurtlePac is a great alternative. We see many come through Hawaii on ferry flights. A 33 gallon vertical is perfect for an occasional long distance flight in a Cub. Folds up into a suitcase. Price is great because USD vs AUD. Mine was FEDEXed in...

Just wanted to mention that the flight over cold water requires special consideration: PFD, PLB, InReach (or similar) etc etc. Use center flight following or FSS reporting. Opinion.

Vernatherm needs replacing?

Similar to a hover check on the R44. Depending on the W/B and DA after pulling into a stabilized hover, the MP is noted. If MP is higher or lowered than typically needed, time to trouble shoot and remedy the issue. Generally, my DA is about -300’ and take off weight is at gross on the first...

Also, check for induction leaks that may be leaning your mixture. A guy at my field had an engine lose (3) of (6) cylinders simultaneously in flight which was not enough to keep airborne. It was a huge induction leak which burned up the cylinders. I seen induction leaks on almost every air...

Nothing ever gets better with a cylinder from my experience. Start a plan to replace it. GREEN means burning. Every (300) hours on a helicopter I do SB 388C: https://www.lycoming.com/sites/default/files/Procedure%20to%20Determine%20Exhaust%20Value%20and%20Guide%20Condition.pdf...

Gorilla Tape. Much stronger than duct tape. No gooey mess.

Looks similar to chrome rings on chromed cylinders. What does the screen show?

Personally, I contact Spruce directly if there is an issue (and not post complaints until I talk with Irwin). They seem to work very closely with customers and resolve problems. I capsized my Yamaha FXHO last weekend, in the ocean, and damaged the MFD... Ordered from Partzilla, really amazing...

Luckily helicopters are welcomed in my AOR. In fact, the authorities and land owners like to go for a ride now and then. I was featured in the local digital newspaper very favorably. Generally, it’s a paradise. Note: I’m also completely happy and amazed at the level of RHC support I have...

Bill, excellent work. I am so glad there are caretakers of http://publiclakecabinsak !

Tom Bass, who is probably the most prolific contributor to modern day long haul float flying, constructed this web site on straight floats: http://www.publiclakecabinsak.com/ Bass is an incredible travel guide, no one comes remotely close to his genius of long haul straight float flying. He’s...