haymak3r

I replaced the exhaust in my 79 J. I too purchased from AWI. I had no issues with install, and the bends matched my original muffler. I used the original tailpipe as well, since it was still in good shape. Everything lined back up perfectly. I would say that you got a mis-aligned part off the jig. I did not opt for the spiked looking muffler, just the matching ribbed one.

It is really infuriating to me that there are pilots out there that don't have the ADM to go around with something like this. Complacency is a killer. We are held to a higher standard. In my opinion this plane was completely flyable still, and there is absolutely no excuse as to why this pilot didn't simply go around. Even if somebody has zero knowledge of engines or anything else mechanical, we are literally taught in the first few weeks of private pilot training about aircraft systems. How does one forget that an engine can still run just fine with the master switch off. While my emergency checklist does not have a specific "Electrical outage", it has Electrical Fire, Alt high volts, and alt low volts. All 3 of these say "land as soon as PRACTICABLE. NOT ASAP whether the runway is clear or not... Sorry for the rant, but this so far, takes the cake on the worst decision making I have seen so far, being a pilot myself.

LOL no @Echo. It's that we basically asked the same thing at the same time.. Sorry for the confusion. I was definitely NOT laughing at what you posted as it is totally relevant.

Do you happen to have any pics before you switched? Just for comparison of what we're looking at? There is some serious paint damage there, and it is super hard to believe this came from a fuel.. Does Brake cleaner or Brake fluid eat paint that fast? lol

This is probably the best thing I will see on the internet for the next 10 years. Well done!

I have a Macs cover, and while I am not sure if this is sort of normal with covers, I noticed after using mine for about a week or so as I could put the plane in its hanger due to construction at the airport, that my side windows had hazing?? or micro scratches on them now. Not sure if Bruce's covers do that, but wanted to throw that out as a data point with Macs covers. The windscreen area has a soft lining on the inside, but that is the only place. Just FYI. YMMV

lol. you BARELY beat me. I will remove my thread..

I've had this happen, and it was the plastic interior side kick panel. The attachment point by the pedals is a piece of metal flashing? or something that uses adel clamps on one of the bars of the roll cage. This was bend out(closer to the right passenger pedal). So when the kick panel was screwed back on, it was very close to the pedal. I did not notice this. I noticed the problem taxiing, as it was at a pretty close to the end of travel of the pedal before it would "catch" the kick panel.

No worries at all. sorry, the slight mist is grease when I wipe it off. flange seal is dry, I check it periodically. It's all grease. I can see where it is coming out on the seal of one of the blades. I plan on getting a new prop at some point in the nearish future. It's a 3 blade, and I would rather go to the hartzel top prop.

ok. I have a slight leak, but nothing really on the blade. some very slight spray right on the end of the cowl over a number of flights. And inside the spinner there is some grease. I know it probably needs to be resealed as well, but just continue to monitor for it getting worse.

Interesting. How bad was it leaking?

same. 5.5 was sort of a test. The plane definitely has a longer duration than I do hahaha.

5.5 hours isn't long enough? I try not to go that long, usually 2.5-3.

Question for people who bring food. I too bring some snacks/water. But, I find that once I am in the air, and in cruise, I rarely even feel like eating or drinking anything. Not sure why, but am curious if others experience this too?

Exact same thing for me. I get the plane all ready for my IA to do all of the inspecting. Then I button it back up. Help with compression checks, oil change, lubrication of everything. takes about 40 hours as stated. My IA is also now 120 an hour.

While my poh for my 79 says 155(mph) I try to only ever lower the gear in the 140's. I usually try to lower flaps below 120mph. I know I can drop them faster, but by the time I get the gear down, I don't necessarily need to rush the flaps..

Also my serial number is 24-0843, so shows that your part number is the same as mine.

I do have one good supply still. It was replaced shortly before I purchased the plane a few years ago.

what does yours look like? I've upgraded to LED, due to one of the ballasts going on for my strobes. Looking at the parts manual. Yes, I should have both sides. PM if you want to give them a try. I will also check to make sure I do actually still have them in my box of spare parts. I am 95% sure I do.

I have a Mac's cover, and it seems to work well. The only negative is that my side windows have some slight etching now from it as the soft covering doesn't extend past the windscreen.

I definitely don't make hay. It's an old gamer handle that I have had for almost 18 years. Though, he thinks he is already an adult.. Freakin teens.

Thanks everybody! I went and spent 3 hours with my new hanger buddy, and discussed everything I could think of. Being that we are in the willamette valley, things can vary pretty dramatically between airports. Going with the next weather station in Albany, he said probably 10-15% of the time he would look at all the weather material he uses and when he would get to the airport, things would be different. He also has had occasions too where he would get stuck in Albany or even Corvallis due to weather unexpectedly coming in. I live a little further east, and can corroborate what he is saying. We did find a way where we can get each other's planes out without having to move the others plane out of the way, so that issue is solved. Still tighter than I would like, but I could live with it. I also went down to my current hanger, and cleaned things up. One other thing that I think should be considered, is security. Eugene is like fort knox lol. Lebanon is not. And they HAVE in recently, had some break-ins around the field. I definitely like the idea of keeping both for a month or two, and just fly. I still am leaning with staying in Eugene, but have to exhaust this opportunity first. Plus, I am used to driving to Eugene already. I worked down there before moving to wfh full time, and did all of my training over the past couple years down there. It really comes down to the convenience, and whether saving an additional 25 minutes one way is worth the added cost, and reduced amenities. Thanks again for the great points of views from you all!

I agree, and that is why this is so hard for me. I hate having to drive an hour one way to go fly. less than 15 minutes sure would be nice. Buttttttt, the lack of resources to me is going to make it hard coming back home more often than not, unless the weather is good vfr. And the valley get's socked in with the marine layer a lot..

Hey everybody, So I am in sort of a conundrum. I am currently at a pretty nice towered airport, with great ILS/GPS approaches, and all that goes along with that. The problem is airport management, and the drive from my house to there. They don't really want hangers where mine currently is, as they want to build out a new terminal in the near future. Within the next 10 years I believe. I was just given an opportunity to move my plane to a small untowered airport that is a 1/3rd of the distance that I have to travel now to go fly. The problem is it is a shared hanger, there are no instrument approaches, and no weather reporting. The runway is fairly short at 2700', but hasn't been an issue. The shared hanger is also 50 bucks more a month. Not a huge deal, but a factor none the less. I am torn here and was curious what the community's experience with this sort of situation. Do I go for the move? And deal with not having accurate weather, potentially not getting back in to the airport while on an IFR plan? Potential hanger rash with the addition of another person(s) having access to the hanger? The next airport closest to me has one VOR approach. Today it is overcast at 1300'.. the MEA near the potential new home is 4000'. I do not know what the MVA is though, yet... But, I don't believe I would be able to get in to the new airport if I were needing to land right now. (things will definitely get better as the day goes on of course. Just using this as an example.) I am torn. Do I move for the convenience, and subsequent more frequent flying? Or do I not make the move and keep all the facilities that I have been used to for the last few years. Thanks all! Pic for reference. It's also pretty dang tight with two planes in the new hanger. I have until the end of the month to make the decision. -Chris

Wash wax all for everything for me. Works good as long as you keep up on it. This for everywhere except for underbelly: https://a.co/d/fd0aaIJ This to cut the oils on the underbelly: https://a.co/d/j8PKGxG Like others have said. If the paint is really oxidized, or crazed, then getting it buffed out would be best. the above products are really for upkeep, not as the first step.