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01-22-2021,
08:17 PM
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This paint loves heat. Just something to think about. I've shot lots at 60-65, but it likes 80-90 even better. The biggest difference you'll notice...
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01-14-2021,
09:27 PM
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Ok, so on a longeron, is diameter or wall thickness going to get you the "biggest bang for the buck" or biggest strength gain for the weight gain?...
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01-14-2021,
09:15 PM
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Being a flap, I'd double cover it, but that's me. Is that the iron that Consolidated puts out??? John
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01-11-2021,
11:15 AM
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I thought the biggest strength gain per pound was by going up in diameter, not wall thickness? John
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01-10-2021,
10:04 PM
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I use the EkoEtch and do a small section at a time, and rinse with hot water on a sponge. I haven't blasted or anything. I just did tank covers the...
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01-09-2021,
10:24 PM
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I've been using it since the mid-90's...long before it was Stewart Systems..... Just remember, it's a waterborne, so clean everything and etch the...
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01-07-2021,
09:16 PM
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Yep, blind stitch the bottom and run them together just like a normal stitch, then when you get past the leading edge, start a normal stitch. Works...
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01-06-2021,
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Yes they are. I sent you a PM. John
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01-04-2021,
08:00 PM
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I always do it. It's a matter of maybe 3 ounces on the whole airplane? It wont hurt anything at all. Cheap insurance. We recommend it in the manual...
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01-03-2021,
09:29 PM
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I had 46 on my Tcraft and it was great for cruise, but I couldn't get off the ground with 2 people on skis, so had it repitched to 42 and it's...
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01-02-2021,
10:06 PM
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EDO 2000's fit fine on top of a Suburban if you pull the spreader and flip them upside down. Rigging will all fit inside easy. John
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01-01-2021,
10:22 PM
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We dropped a Fairchild 24 when we hung a Jake on it, the same way. Interesting...and fun, once the initial spook wore off!:-P I would imagine the...
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12-28-2020,
10:38 PM
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It's only a matter of time before they realize GA is still using leaded fuel
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I remember when I was hauling fuel. We bought a half million gallons of unlead at a jobber and started to haul...it looked like iced tea and stunk...
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