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05-07-2023, 09:54 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Removing Lettering in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

That clause does not seem to apply to aircraft with a standard airworthiness certificate.

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05-07-2023, 08:22 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Removing Lettering in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

I wondered why so many aircraft built over 30 years display 12 inch numbers. Is the answer in AC-45 which includes this exception:

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05-07-2023, 07:54 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Removing Lettering in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

I had missed the "built over 30 years ago". I learned something from the discussion and hope I didn't confuse the OP.

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05-06-2023, 11:31 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Removing Lettering in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

What is the certification category of the aircraft in question? That should end the discussion and the bet.

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05-06-2023, 10:13 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Removing Lettering in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

Couple of simple questions - How high are the letters that are being considered for removal? What is the minimum legal height for letters on...

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05-06-2023, 05:53 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Removing Lettering in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

Before you remove them you should check if the small ones are large enough to be legal. I doubt that many people would use letters larger than the...

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05-06-2023, 05:41 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread High Key, Low Key, pilot skills in Cafe Supercub

I participate in a club spot landing contest almost every year. I didn't like the fact that many pilots were using drag and drop approaches so, with...

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05-06-2023, 04:32 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Cgr 30-p in Cafe Supercub

I found it interesting that you do not send fuel data from the CGR-30P to the Garmin GPS. It appears that you only use half the capability of the...

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05-05-2023, 02:59 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Cgr 30-p in Cafe Supercub

The installation maual specifies which wires should be connected to the GPS. I assume the specified wires are for port 3. This seems to be a...

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05-05-2023, 01:12 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Cgr 30-p in Cafe Supercub

The manufacturer is recommending (mandating?) that Serial Port 3 is used for an interface with a GPS. Also that the TX function of that port should...

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05-04-2023, 06:19 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread ACME AERO receives STC in Parts and Pieces

When I ordered for my FX-3 Carbon Cub I expected to have to provide lots of details. I was told they had a specification for that aircraft and...

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05-04-2023, 01:59 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Cgr 30-p in Cafe Supercub

In this example captured from the user manual there appears to be no port assigned to transmit fuel data to a connected GPS:

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05-04-2023, 08:50 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Cgr 30-p in Cafe Supercub

I don't have a CGR-30P but I have a little experience with Garmin interface formats. If you are not given a definite answer then I'd suggest...

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05-03-2023, 08:14 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread For sale in Airplanes

My guess is that it's on floats, moored to a dock, and the engine has been running just long enough to raise the oil temperature a bit. Is the AI...

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04-30-2023, 07:26 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Lifting Eyes for J-3 Cub in Piper: J-3 Cub (and L-4)

CubCrafters lift ring is a round section steel rod formed into an inverted "U" with a plate welded to the inside of each end of the "U". The...

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04-30-2023, 02:48 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Electric Fuel Pump procedure in Experimental Cubs

Electric aux pump on for takeoff and landing in my FX-3. Also used for cold start prime. Lycoming YIO-360 (CC 363i) with Avstar servo mounted...

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04-30-2023, 12:52 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Should I upgrade my ELT to 406 mhz? in All Things Electrical

Here are files that document my starting point and notes I made as I experimented. Should be enough info for anyone interested in the GPS modules - ...

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04-30-2023, 12:28 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Should I upgrade my ELT to 406 mhz? in All Things Electrical

This one appears to be identical to the one I experimented with - https://tinyurl.com/ybwm8yw2 Note that the power supply is via the DB9 connector...

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04-30-2023, 09:11 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Should I upgrade my ELT to 406 mhz? in All Things Electrical

Yes, as I said in an ealier post - available for well under $50 on eBay. I purchased one and found it worked as advertised. Documentation is...

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