Recent content by mydoghasa170

Figures. Another decent company pillaged by a bunch of bean counters. I feel bad for the honest folks that will undoubtedly suffer the consequences when SkyTec becomes the white elephant of aircraft starters (and alternators as well). Too bad. I liked their stuff for years Sent from my iPhone...

I’d second the notion that SkyTec’s quality and customer service is slipping. A Customer’s SkyTec mounting pad broke clean through. Clearly a casting flaw. SkyTec (Hartzell) wouldn’t warranty it nor even return a phone call. Crickets. I’m done with those guys. B&C, on the other hand, has some...

I’ve had to mess with this a bit through obtaining a field approval for a prop. Although this is for an admittedly different purpose, you might find these documents helpful: ICAO doc 9501 Environmental Technical Manual (mostly section 5) and AC150/5020-1 Noise Control and Compatibility Planning...

I called them the other day about the update. I am a qualified installer and figured I’d have many questions directed my way from clients. I am not a windows guy so my first question was about the possibility of an iOS/apple based update solution. They said they have submitted that very thing...

Is this the same set up as the PA-18-105 “special” cowl ventilator? (as described in note 3 of TCDS 1A2). I saw one not long ago. I understand most have been removed, but every now and then you see one. I was looking for the drawing but can’t see to find them. But mom said I was a bad looker...

One of the Cubs I get to fly on a very regular basis was bought with the wings rigged the way piper wanted them rigged. The previous owners were that kind of crowd. When we got a hold of it, we thought it was under powered, lacked fuel, or something to that effect. It took at least 2500 rpm...

I was thinking the same thing as I was scud running my sorry behind to an airport up here in AK today. I wouldn’t be too enthused about folks knowing where i was; unless I schucked a motor, of course. But then, on the way back, I passed a like minded idiot going the opposite direction but...

No. Not on this one. If one presses, or pitches on either side of rudder, to “find” it, you can, but it’s well away from the fabric. I did, very slightly, “improve the radius” of the back of the unit, just in case. I’ll soon do another on a maule. Just eye-balling that one, I’ll be surprised if...

I put in the uAvionix tail beacon about 10 days after it was certified. I used a Dremmel to make some room in the cup and save all the material I could. Seemed to work well. Removal of the material took maybe an hour. Did a little magic with the mounting bezel as I didn’t make enough room in the...

so a little post modification info for those interested. We initially chased a lean condition idea but after our mechanic checked out the jet, turns out we were a bit rich and bogging down on takeoff. Our guy did a little port, polish, and helped the air with a little annular action through the...

interesting. we weren't happy with nearly the same numbers. we're trying to work out a similar issue with an -18 with a stock wing and VG's and 160hp. had a mccauley 82/44 and static rpm was 2380, 2450 at liftoff. swapped to a 82/42 and barley gained any rpm. then swapped to a 82/41 and...

Had a -12 with a coordinated right bank. Aileron interconnect cable tension super loose. Tightened a few turns, hands off.

When and what are your requirements? i have small, heated t-hangar that might be available, $55/day. The "wings" of the hangar are inconveniently stepped down, making it a tight fit for my 170 on 29s. Barring that, it's suitable for most work. Otherwise, ACE hangars (Michelle, weekdays or...