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hammdo

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  1. Oh, the joy… hope I don’t go into a ghost town airport and have that happen… you were very lucky - and I assume you had a phone… -Don
  2. That is very true now - not the ‘affordable’ option as it keeps going up for us… 30k in a C model will be a hard pill to swallow… -Don
  3. 12 extra gallons in a C would be awesome… but ~13k-16k installed? Ouch… -Don
  4. Nice - that is the difference 64 gallons make vs 52 for the C (assuming no LR tanks). Js are hard to beat… -Don
  5. Or you know a person who frequents the place and they help out a ‘friend’… also, if you don’t have a plane when you’re put on the list, you seem to never move up. -Don
  6. Congrats! Hope to see you around there! -Don
  7. Finally got to use the towbar today - wow, that thing is nice! After installing the updated sprocket, very smooth. I also spent some time with aluminum tape covering 2 areas on the #1 and #2 cylinder to cowling baffles. So far, looks like that is really helping CHT temps - hit over 100° @ Mesquite and CHT temps were excellent. Next is to take it out for a trip and see how see does - may GoTo Monroe LA for some test flying… She’s doing great and the #4 cylinder seems to be excellent…. -Don
  8. Constantly training? ;o) I wondered the same but heck, in Hollywood perception is reality … -Don
  9. Agree, kinda of sputtered but, still something to watch… -Don
  10. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/388275 -Don
  11. Really cheaped out there ;o) -Don
  12. If not gasket material on the o ring, then an improperly torqued nut would be the cause I’d assume. When we did my #4 cylinder, I purchased all new nuts, etc. and the studs were cleaned and oiled by the AP to ensure proper torque. No gasket material on the o-ring. I wanted to be certain new hardware was used and studs cleaned properly, oiled, and torqued. My AP totally agreed which really helps… That picture is scary to look at… glad nothing happened… -Don
  13. How on earth does that happen - over-torqued or fatigued studs? - wow… -Don
  14. My takeoff EGTs are between 1270° and 1295° - that is what I lean too after about 3000 MSL or if DA is high… then look to keep CHTs in line… -Don
  15. Bold because I fly (some say I’m crazy to do that) old because I don’t let the Bold get into my head ;o) -Don
  16. Got mine and tried it out! Bernie ( @bcg) is tweaking mine but once you get the hang of it, works great (don’t go full throttle ;o) -Don
  17. Interesting, still as I noted above and the rules state by @mooniac58 Businesses are not allowed to post items for sale or advertisements in here unless purchased through the staff -Don
  18. Free on Plex and YouTube, lots of options to view. The one episode where they show the hydrogen bomb drop was something… -Don
  19. ‘We’re the government and we’re here to help’… cringes everyone… -Don
  20. There are some 30+ videos there too…all kinds of cool stuff… -Don
  21. Got my BG power tow bar today! Lots of power and works good. Bernie is sending me an updated sprocket with tapered teeth to smooth out the ops. Outside of that, slow and steady with a bit more down pressure on the front tire works…. -Don
  22. I like the Bonanza V tails, Velocity, Rockwell Commander 114/115, Mooneys. Flew all but the V tail. Commander very roomy but slow compared to the Velocity/Mooney. Velocity was really nice - flew the RG and FG, 2 door and Clam top. 2 door all the way…. I’d still do the Commander though - liked flying that one. Mooney scratches my itch very well now, very happy with it… -Don
  23. My C has a nice air intake system thanks to @Sabremech… -Don
  24. For IFR reserves, 12 extra is great… that was my thinking… -Don
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