bob turner

Or, simpler, just get a block of wood, and apply the rear brake with it wedged against something - the rear seat pan, maybe. Then work that front...

We tried them all. While I am not happy with its RF squelch range, the new Garmin GTR-200 has an internal intercom that works in the voice...

It is the front pedals. Either shoot some Tri-flow in there with cables released, or go in there and put shims between the U brackets and the frame...

I was going to say something about convertibles, but too late. Over 57 years, often stored outside at strange places, I have only lost a pair of...

Here we go - I was hoping I wouldn't have to do this: FAA Memorandum of March 2, 2016 FAA Policy for installation of ADS-B – 5 pages long. ...

I was going to get a roll of the G3 wire, but couldn’t figure out if it could be used with standard aircraft ferrules and connectors. It appeared to...

Steve - thanks. I just read all of that. It says: once a system is approved by STC on one aircraft, it becomes an approved minor alteration on...

Ouch! Why did I spend so much? From Aircraft Spruce:

I was having lower plug problems - AEIO 360- I bit the bullet -$360 worth of fine wires. Changed everything - the entire personality of the airplane...

All good advice. For $25 grand you can get a flying Cub. Apparently for $35 grand this week you can get a pristine Cub with new Stroker. If all...

Carb needs cleaning?

There is a neat way to grab the gear leg. I think Cessna sold a version, but I re- invented it for my Decathlon using long bolts and leather strips....

I am not that good. My take off roll, me and half fuel, sea level, is 600 feet. And that's 180 HP, C/S.

That is the obvious solution - a flying Cub for $25 grand. Another cost-effective solution is a Decathlon. For me, the ideal steed would be a 160...

This started happening under SoCal about five years ago. We had an ATC guy give a presentation - they have to re-route folks in class B if there is...

Seriously - after an engine rebuild, a retorque is recommended by most good rebuilders after a few hours at operating temperature. Rocker...

I think the smallest fasteners need 100 in-lbs. I will check. The cylinders need 35 and 42 foot lbs. a good Snap-On torque wrench is called for...

Me too. But I love flying them!

I have some 1/8" thick cork from 1966 that seals perfectly. My latest engine got the red silicones, and they don't leak either. You need a cheapie...

All you need is a friendly Fed who will authorize you to make the plate. Then have Clyde stamp the Wag plate, and keep that letter in the aircraft...

Mine leaked a bit. At 50 hours I re-torqued all case and pan bolts, as well as cylinder nuts. Stopped it. Also watch that plate behind #2 - three...

True that there was an angry altercation in my scenario, but it was one-sided. Hard to have a serious clash if one side walks away. This one right...

Thanks. That's kinda what I expected. I asked here, because this crowd generally does know how to do slow flight/stall. Bonanza drivers go from...

I wonder how one would prove that, say, the tailfeathers are actually from that specific aircraft? I bought a trio of fuselages with paperwork in...