FlyingDude

I'm monitoring Pb-free avgas developments closely, too. One thing: though toulene is the used in the CS3204 polysulfide sealant, and in theory it is supposed to soften the sealant, my experience during the resealing of my tanks was otherwise. I couldn't soften the old sealant with copious amounts of toulene, so I resorted to acetone & MEK. I wonder how much toulene in the gas actually softens the sealant, if it indeed softens the sealant. Maybe we'll all just have to beef up the top coat. I'd prefer that over mandatory bladder installations.

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Protein bars, bananas. I've heard some people build a hose with a funnel in the cabin and run it to the plane's belly. Don't ask me what approved data they use for the 337 (piercing the skin) but I bet it helps keep the belly clean of oil and lead...

The method I mentioned was intended for adding sulphuric acid. Water is just poured in.

When I need to add 1qt or less oil, I lift the dipstick out of the tube and hold it upright with just its tip entering the hole [no references being made to humans], and pour the oil along the dipstick using its adhesive property on the metal. If you hover the tip in the hole without touching the sides, you can pour lots. It's quick, no frills, no mess, and you zip up the cowl door and go on your way. The method isn't very effective on windy days, but I don't like using a funnel on ramps. This was the method we were taught at driving school to add fluids to acid batteries (with a glass rod). I guess now they teach kids to not drink that fluid.

How much weight did it add?

Thank you all. The bird is hangared but in a non heated one. Michigan temperatures...

I've always wondered why cigars have to be bigger than cigarettes! Because 2x voltage!

Hi all, My plane came with Tanis heater patch under the sump. What are your pireps on heater bolts that go in the intake manifold fastening? I might get a set of 4. My only concern would be a 50W source steel in the aluminum block : would there be differential expansion due to steel heating first that would lead to cracking? Probably I'm overthinking. Anyway, does it get the cylinders nice and warm? Thanks.

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Everything is simple, if you know how to. I've been doing prop balancing since I got my A&P and there are some nuances to it. I can say that it's not on par with an engine rebuild, but it's not as straightforward as changing tires (though that can hurt you if you're not careful). If you are not careful, you can easily get lost in some rabbit hole chasing IPSs. No Alice waiting for you in chains, though.

Hi, I have a gsb15 (Garmin usb, dual A) with the connector on its side. I think a gsb15 with its connector on the back would work better for wire routing. Anyone in the reverse situation wanting to swap them?

Legally you can use your wing tip/tail nav lights and remove the rotating beacon. But those flashing lights are obnoxious and distracting while taxiing at night, not only for others but also for you. I can sell my working coffee grinder if anyone wants it. Myself, I installed a whelen LED beacon. I read online that galaxica's plastic dulls out if you leave it outside too much (UV damage?)

@carusoam welcome back you've been missed!

Is this configuration robust against an alternator fail at take-off? That's when the battery is at its lowest.