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Career pilot in British Columbia, rotary and fixed wing floats. -
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Flying, fishing, photography, hunting.
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A185F
- Member since
- Monday, 09 November 2020 10:15
- Last online
- 2 years ago
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Ardent created a new forum topic Most affordable 185 amphibs option?Unfortunately, the time is nigh for me to accept I wants amphibs to use my plane as I desire. Fuel, and distances between it are just too limiting here on straight floats for the plans we have with the...2023-10-15 16:29:32 -
Ardent created a new forum topic Best Skywagon tail wheel bar / steering option?Afternoon, need an easier why to steer the skywagon when backing it into the hangar under human power, what’s the best bar you’ve found for the tail wheel? Angus2023-04-29 19:36:40
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Ardent created a new forum topic FS: Murphy Rebel build manuals, Murphy Rebel Landing GearSold my Rebel on amphibs, left over I have, Build / construction manuals set, from 1993 $175US shipped. https://i.imgur.com/PR93UoU.jpg https://i.imgur.com/k4coib8.jpg https://i.imgur.com/O4joVTx.jpg https://i.imgur.com/rT1QwG1.jpg Main...2023-03-29 03:49:01
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Ardent added a new comment in Family Float Flying: Our Journey To AdventureLove it Matt, familiar and beautiful sights there! We live in a paradise.2022-10-19 14:50:01
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Ardent created a new forum topic WTB: 185 Control Column/Yoke, VHF Comm with Monitor, CompassMorning forum, some winter upgrades looking for the compass for a 185F, windshield mount one, a VHF radio with a monitor function if you’ve upgraded avionics, and most importantly a 185 control column...2022-10-19 14:48:26
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Ardent created a new forum topic Maximum fuel configuration / STC collection for a 185FHad a good chat with Mike / MTV, and briefly discussed my desire to take my 185F as far north as I can. He mentioned the tip tanks, those the rest inside the current span. I then went down the rabbit hole...2022-06-29 18:31:39
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Ardent created a new forum topic A Gorgeous 170 I stumbled upon at work.Clearing customs in Bellingham WA, ran into this gorgeous gal. Was pretty awestruck by here in polished aluminum. 2916E644-82B4-44BD-887A-4B15819A44E9.jpeg2022-06-21 02:30:52
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Ardent created a new forum topic WTB: 185 wheels / tires / Cleveland etc brakesWant to replace my old tires and McCauley brakes and wheels, let me know what you have and appreciate the time.2022-05-29 16:39:30
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Ardent created a new forum topic 185 Wheels recommendationI’ve been flying my 185 a little bit on wheels and really enjoying it. My tires are tired, and one of the rims has some damage. Curious what you would go to, for a graded gravel or mowed grass runway...2022-05-21 23:01:35
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Ardent created a new forum topic WTB Garmin Transponder Narco Tray Adapter P/N 011-00292-00Need the AT150 tray adapter for a Garmin 320 or 327 transponder. Would be pleased if the adapter was attached to a 320 or 327, anyone pulled one for their ADSB upgrade? Happy to buy it and cheers. Angus...2022-02-08 17:34:15
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Ardent created a new forum topic Wanted Garmin Narco Tray Adapter P/N: 010-10158-00Afternoon folks, need the adapter to put a Garmin 320 or 327 Transponder into a Narco AT tray. I’d be happy if it came attached to a Garmin 320 or 327, too. Anyone pull one out for their ADSB upgrade?...2022-02-07 23:39:24
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Ardent created a new forum topic WTB: 185 Third Row / Child’s SeatAfter the 180 / 185 third row, and appreciate the help. Cheers folks. Angus2022-01-27 05:14:43
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Ardent created a new forum topic 185 Motocraft alternator, same as 206’s and the 550 mount?Need an alternator and mount for a 1973 A185F, the motocraft came out with a cracked mount. Trouble is my local maintenance shop just sold their last one 3 days ago, and I’m AOG. Found a 206 one used,...2021-10-20 05:14:13
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Ardent created a new forum topic The Great 185 Refloat Debate Cont’dMorning, looking to refloat my new to me 185. Came on really ratty 2960s, and I’m of the mind it’s likely Edo 3430s or Aerocet 3500s. With an affordable stop at CAP 3000Es a very likely ending too. The...2021-10-18 16:27:38
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Ardent created a new forum topic Hartzell 86” Voyager AvailabilityDoing an engine and prop on a 185F right now, and I know these props are hens teeth. Probably more than I should really be spending right now anyhow. But throwing this line out there incase anyone...2021-10-15 17:18:10
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Ardent created a new forum topic Gearing up for a IO520D overhaul, new purchase, or exchangeMorning, I’m getting ready for an IO520D for a 185F, and I’m hoping to lean on the forum for where to look for the best value presently. Yea… that’s a rapidly changing consideration in these inflationary...2021-10-13 14:30:02
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Ardent created a new forum topic Need some 185 on edo’s dimensions (height of wing and tail)Strange request, but a 185 on Edo 2960s, anyone know the tail height sitting on ground, and the height under the wing? Not easy to do without the same plane there to measure, but debating hangarage and...2021-10-09 21:36:29
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Ardent created a new forum topic O-320 vs Rotax 915isSomething a little debatable for the Christmas round table, and Merry Christmas all. Have a quiet moment with the kids playing with their toys where I get to ponder. I’ve flown a couple thousand hours...2020-12-25 20:39:25
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Ardent added a new comment in Mountain Float Flying Part 1: The Imaginary PassengerThanks Marcus, was fun doing it.2020-12-20 17:49:11
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Thanks Ted, pleasure to be here and can tell I’ll spend a lot of time on the site. Zane’s needless to say built a great platform that is really welcoming to all, and all about moving backcountry aviation forward and into reach for more of us. I’ve been really impressed with what a respectful, humb2020-12-17 05:19:39