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    Shorten the handle if it is original length. ...

    Shorten the handle if it is original length.

    If he is a working pilot, and has a certified plane, he needs to stay within the bounds of legal modifications or his job could easily be at risk.
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    One reason most people keep the connection on the...

    One reason most people keep the connection on the underside of the belly is if you go to floats or damage the line it is quick and easy to remove and cap, or remove and replace.
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    I think the best part about this trip is he was...

    I think the best part about this trip is he was able to take the better half and was not stuck stranded where she was totally uncomfortable!! A long trip like that to have so much work like planned...
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    Only a few critical things a test flight will...

    Only a few critical things a test flight will tell you:
    does it fly strait hands off?
    Does it stall strait and proper? (or does it drop a wing and try to spin)
    Does the engine run normal in all...
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    :-PDisc.:-P I am a pilot, what more do I need...

    :-PDisc.:-P

    I am a pilot, what more do I need to know?:lol:

    If an owner, you might need to know how many zeros on the check though:sad:
  6. Thread: Ski Brakes

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    [QUOTE=skywagon8a;843571] Thank you! Forgot...

    Thank you! Forgot that step... been a while
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    Where is the beer holder?

    Where is the beer holder?
  8. Thread: Ski Brakes

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    However, that does not mean that all the lines...

    However, that does not mean that all the lines between the master cylinder and the actuator are totally full of fluid.

    Pump the claw down, refill the master while holding the brake lever towards...
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    And that is why it is such a big deal!! Most...

    And that is why it is such a big deal!!

    Most of us would have loved to do this just to say we were part of it.

    The unsung heroes are the folks that spent hours, weeks, months or years getting...
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    https://www.mypilotstore.com/mypilotstore/sep/1283...

    https://www.mypilotstore.com/mypilotstore/sep/12830?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInt3gz6jZ_QIVoxnnCh0KAAhgEAAYASAAEgJJlfD_BwE
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    I did not say it well. Top skin, over the aft...

    I did not say it well. Top skin, over the aft area of the tank was my thought. Essentially behind the original ones near the rear spar. Makes it easier to reach, inspect, repair...
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    Seems a great place to install more access panels...

    Seems a great place to install more access panels on the back side. Extra goop to seal the screw holes.

    Yes, it the lower ones will probably leak every 5 years, but like many parts you would...
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    My first year herring spotting we opened the...

    My first year herring spotting we opened the first drum of fuel they had been picked up from the fuel company in Akutan, complete with seals over the bungs.

    When it came out of the hose red I was...
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    Most apps have reception from the GPS, which...

    Most apps have reception from the GPS, which gives lots of interesting data. I am not the tech guru, but I can tell you from experience that when Alaska Airlines used to burn up my back side into...
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    I find it annoying that even AOPA has bought into...

    I find it annoying that even AOPA has bought into ADSB as the 'be all end all' of traffic avoidance.

    The unapproved iPad technology with any of the pilot apps will show you way more traffic than...
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    While there are things you as a buyer can look at...

    While there are things you as a buyer can look at and see have issues, the fuel leak for one, there are many things that you might look at and not even notice, or not understand what you are seeing-...
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    Great catch!! I had to go back to the picture as...

    Great catch!! I had to go back to the picture as I only saw the really bad one.

    There is a fuel stain on all three rivets in that row when I expanded the photo. Could there be an aft spar issue...
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    Does the blue one come with it?

    Very nice planes! Looks like you have a good life.
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    Not even thinking bout the goings on in my...

    Not even thinking bout the goings on in my tent:oops::roll:
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    Once again MTV and Stewart have been proven...

    Once again MTV and Stewart have been proven correct.

    A multi thousand mile trip in the dead of winter with the best camping equipment money can buy and not once was it used so far!

    Always good...
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    I see Pine Lake and the Haines Junction airport...

    I see Pine Lake and the Haines Junction airport in that one picture!!

    Todd's 172, yes it does fly every once in awhile.

    Mt. Drum can show some really cool weather. Sometimes it wears a hat,...
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    Rick and Michael will line you out with weather...

    Rick and Michael will line you out with weather in the morning. Tomorrow is Mail Day, so they will be checking at least to McArthy, but can pull up all the various cameras to the west for you.
    ...
  23. Which way is the wind blowing? Where is the...

    Which way is the wind blowing?

    Where is the High and low. Which side of the mountains are you on, and what river valley are you along.

    Each area has it's own things that indicate or create the...
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    X brace overhead and tail brace X or Box,...

    X brace overhead and tail brace X or Box, shoulder harnesses, removable rear seat bar and some baggage.

    Toss on cables and HD 3" gear with a set of Bushwheels and T3 tail spring system, add...
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    Say hello to Skup!! The wheel beavers out of...

    Say hello to Skup!!

    The wheel beavers out of King Salmon had the deflectors on.

    Sort of like insurance. You might have them for years and it never be needed. Then again you might make one...
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