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Yesterday, 11:57 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Battery conected + to - ? in All Things Electrical

Another nice thing about wiring, with enough amps for long enough, it becomes a moot point and your fire insurance just pays you off.

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Yesterday, 11:07 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Battery conected + to - ? in All Things Electrical

Context? New experimental first time powered up, or battery/relay replacement? Sounds like a first power up of new system... Heck, if it were...

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01-29-2023, 05:54 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Great project for someone in Cafe Supercub

Just in case any of you want a 'friend' to ride along in the widgeon, give me a shout:lol: I am even rated for it!8) Like Beavers and Otters,...

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01-29-2023, 05:39 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Marion harrasses a beaver with a boat. in Cafe Supercub

Headline: Aircraft repair shop initiates new market strategy to find local work Denny- if not a threat? Watch the video and it makes it obvious...

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01-25-2023, 01:25 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Bushwheel Bill is Down But Not Out! in Cafe Supercub

Get well Bill! Hope to cross paths with you soon.

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01-16-2023, 08:02 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Flat light recomendations in Ski Flying Forum

Glenn is correct. I have amber glasses I wear, they have a coating that is a tad better than most I have tried. Higher quality glass is often...

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01-15-2023, 10:36 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread How Not to Takeoff in a Cessna 185 in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

You have a great point: differences in surface, obstacles, wind and every other factor should be considered when you want to discuss techniques. ...

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01-15-2023, 10:28 PM

The Kid started a thread Slick mag for sale in Parts and Pieces

I have a Slick Right mag with 90 hrs since overhauled ( I put a Surefly in its spot). Make offer. Call me bout any time (I'm on Mountain time) at 406...

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01-14-2023, 05:41 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Short Approach in The Art and Science of Flying

Five planes a day?:-P:-P Just funning you. Remember Lake Hood, and dealing with all the traffic in that area?

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01-14-2023, 05:38 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread How Not to Takeoff in a Cessna 185 in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

You nailed it! That take-off with pulling the flaps was held down well beyond required speed to lift off, as he is climbing immediately. ...

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01-14-2023, 02:06 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Cessna 180 Float Kit Install in Cafe Supercub

The amount of parts that have to come off, be doubled and such, and hearing you have a cream puff unmolested... If you are going to that much work...

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01-12-2023, 07:36 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Not sure what's behind this FAASTeam action in The Art and Science of Flying

It will take a few days to get all the soda spray off my screen after reading that. Darn funny Mike!

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01-10-2023, 07:33 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Nice Plane- but did'n't fly much for ten years in Cafe Supercub

The drain location is a condition for the 2500 hour TBO, yes. The engine does get turned up in RPM, as Jack Johnson explained to me it allowed...

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01-10-2023, 07:26 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Not sure what's behind this FAASTeam action in The Art and Science of Flying

I did my CFI renewal with the FAA in 2020, and they told me that we could "suspend the check ride" if I asked the "continue the check ride" if I was...

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01-09-2023, 07:27 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Not sure what's behind this FAASTeam action in The Art and Science of Flying

Next question then for you experienced guys. I have been the observed check ride for company Check Airman in 135 world a couple times. I distinctly...

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01-08-2023, 11:59 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Pushing The Envelope in Cafe Supercub

Around 1995 I was sent to Atlee's place to pick up some parts and pieces. I was up in Anchorage on a maintenance trip... Atlee was of course there...

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01-08-2023, 11:47 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Not sure what's behind this FAASTeam action in The Art and Science of Flying

Some really good points Mike, but consider that the FAA has oversight responsibility of their DPE's, it is on them that they have not fixed this...

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01-08-2023, 01:29 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Nice Plane- but did'n't fly much for ten years in Cafe Supercub

As I recall, the Texas Skyways O-470 UTS is a 2500 TBO. They are great engines. Put the scimitar prop on that thing. There was one here years...

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01-08-2023, 01:10 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Aeroski R-2800 in Ski Flying Forum

Not sure if you are asking how the attach fittings go onto the plane, or skis onto the attach fittings. You can sort of see in the above photos...

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01-04-2023, 10:45 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Nice Plane- but did'n't fly much for ten years in Cafe Supercub

Speculate or investigate... Have a really good Pre-buy done including pulling off a couple jugs and have a look at the cam and lifters. That is...

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01-03-2023, 10:42 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Not sure what's behind this FAASTeam action in The Art and Science of Flying

How many days do I need to expect for you to beat me into submission for an IPC? Only been about 5 years since I was current...

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01-03-2023, 10:37 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread FAA Court Ruling on Instruction, etc in In The News

Sad to see that senator retire. Kirby, Uncle Eaton- you guys want to get him to keep going please?

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01-03-2023, 08:11 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Pushing The Envelope in Cafe Supercub

Wow, so much fantastic information. One theory on Art S. was the possibility that one of the camera mounts came loose and prevented come control use;...

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01-01-2023, 11:16 PM

The Kid replied to a thread An O-360 in an experimenta super cubl; what would be the best prop? in Modifications

Catto told me that for a short take off the longer props are better and that's what I have understood all these years as they are more efficient. ...

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