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  1. ArtVandelay
    I assume the spar gets checked at annual, otherwise how would you check the root seals, hit with high pressure water?
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    But you don't see you made an absolute statement about not using absolute statements? [emoji1]
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    I guess that we will have to agree to disagree on that one. Ok, tell me where airspeed is primary during normal flying ops.
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    I disagree.... I only change fuel tanks when above an airport or suitable road for a landing. I always do a preflight and take a fuel sample. I never fly through thunderstorms.
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    Airspeed is always secondary in real flying (power off stalls don't count because you only do these in practice, I hope). Even landings where it's important to control speed, it's more important to control altitude. Even if you're transitioning to restrictive airspace that has a speed limit, it's not something that you can't anticipate and requires a quick response.
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    I think it overheats, a CB solution would be to channel cooling air onto the unit. Try running a hose from the foot well air vent and see if that fixes the problem, if it does you can install a fan.
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    Pitch is for quick but short term changes, power is slow but long term. I use pitch to stay on glide slope and power to adjust speed.
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    I get a backfire sometimes when I pull power back to idle on descent.
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    Batteries lose their charge as they sit, a wet battery loses about 20% over a month. It takes over an hour to fully charge a battery assuming you have a big enough alternator to supply power for charging and avionics. Gels hold their charge better. If you fly infrequently and then only for short flights you'll have problems.
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    There is a different battery minder for gel batteries. Wet batteries require maintenance, you need to add distilled water on occasion, especially if your regulator is set a little high. I'm betting most of Gill problems are partly owner induced. Gels are far more resistant to higher charging voltages and don't need maintenance.
  11. ArtVandelay
    It could have been a prop strike.
  12. ArtVandelay
    I direct the eyeball footwell vent towards my iPad and keep it out of the sun, no problem.
  13. ArtVandelay
    Did this use to work?
  14. ArtVandelay
    Do you have to be moving, or just the application of pedals does it? If later maybe something is pinching a fuel line?
  15. ArtVandelay
    Cirrus is a modern design with modern materials, Mooneys are a design from 1960, heavy steel roll cage and landing gear. They need to use carbon fiber and titanium instead if steel and aluminum.
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    I found 1 sliver of aluminum in the oil itself (I filter the oil I drain to look for large particles. I find many dandruff size ferrous particles in the filter but Mike Busch video on metal in the oil, he talks about 1/8 teaspoon amount being a cause for concern, it would take me years of particles to add up to that amount, I will discuss when I go in for a annual. as far as the oil level, as long as you had oil pressure and normal oil temperature I don't think it's a cause for concern
  17. ArtVandelay
    Can't help the backseat passengers, but if you just stagger the front seats you can prevent rubbing shoulders
  18. ArtVandelay
    I wonder when Garmin will have a attitude display using the FlightStream 210 AHRS. There would be no shock mount restriction, it would be cheaper since it's only a display. Add HSI function, SV and you have a complete solution in a nice little package.
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    Even if you push the bypass button?
  20. ArtVandelay
    That was my first thought, but everything else powered up. Does the starter have a minimum voltage before it will activate? You would hear the relay click even with minimum power.
  21. ArtVandelay
    My wingtips were done by Mod Works, STC ST00193AT and drawing MW 120-A are only details in my logs
  22. ArtVandelay
    If no sound, it's not the bendix drive, you definitely would hear it over speed. I would put a voltmeter on the starter relay, if you get power on the in side, then the switch is good, then check the out side. You basically start verifying: switch,relay, starter itself.
  23. ArtVandelay
    What is SOP for interior removal at annual? Fo the pull everything, or just enough to inspect whatever they are required to inspect?
  24. ArtVandelay
    Mine says AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT AIRPLANE MULIENGINE LAND COMMERCIAL PRIVILEGES AIRPLANE SINGLE ENGINE LAND ... Issued in 2000 (reissued since then) I assume you can't be a ATP without the instrument rating, so they dropped it, FAA is known for being efficient [emoji1]
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    What do you mean? Mine says single engine land and instrument airplane...issued in 2013.
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