I recently purchased a Citabria. I am planning on flying it from AK to UT for the winter.
I have crossed the border many times but always had a transponder.
The Citabria has no transponder.
All of...
I'm looking for ideas for a stinger rope attach for my 185 while on floats.
Thought about making something elaborate, then thought about just a bolt holding a link inside the tube to tie a rope through.
Pics...
Over the years I have heard a few.
Thought it might be worthwhile to post.
"You will have to top your engine at somewhere around mid time!
I get people asking me about it especially new prospective...
In conducting a search for float hatches I came across an STC SA155NW for the A185F from:
Art's Aircraft Parts and Repair
P.O. Box 2175
Kirkland WA 98083.
Googled but no joy!
Does anyone have...
I thought I would document My IO470 Engine Build.
Trying to take pics to document my progress.
I think I have finally collected enough parts to get it done! :D
Crank case half.
https://www.backcountrypilot.org/images/photos/1821/4327/thumb_14c87ec5949a3aa298cfa1ed.jpg
Rod...
I just thought I would give a Runway condition report on Mineral Canyon.
I drove the Jeep down there on 02/05/15 and the strip was in great shape. Dry and smooth.
The windsock has however exited the...
Ok I have the itch to fire up the 185 and fly at least some of the Iditarod this spring. :D
I have never done this before. I am hoping there are some folks here who have and know the ins and outs.
The...
I have a light speed zulu and love it! but I find myself wondering about retrofit kits for old headsets. Has anyone tried this? How do they work? Might be fun to try it out! :D
Wanting a little more room than the ol' PA12 has.
I was thinking a 180 but maybe a Maule would get off the water sooner???
Needs to be mainly a Float Plane and Ski's / Wheels secondary.
Performance...
I was in King Salmon yesterday evening and recognized this plane. I didn't have time for a meet up but figured I could play a little BCP photo tag! :D
Might be fun if others did that too! :D
https://www.backcountrypilot.org/images/photos/1821/3968/thumb_a40ec34e5573f78e18da2054.jpg
This could be interesting.
http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2014/July/30/American-Champion-Aircraft-to-produce-a-diesel-bush-airplane?WT.mc_id=140801epilot&WT.mc_sect=osh
How are you these days. Really like to see your AK photos here and on Facebook. I should make it up there sometime but seems hard to get away. The view from your desk is much better than mine!
Cheers,
Mike
mwcreekfrontiernet.net
2014-06-21 04:22:57
TangoFoxYep you need to get north! lots of things to see.
This should get things stirred up!!! :D
Which is your preferred oil and why?
I use Phillips XC 20W50.
Year round I like multi viscosity. Commercial operations. Coastal Alaska weather.
When...
I know about the leading edge tape "Propguard".
But has anyone tried to paint the leading edge with some kind of flexible coating for abrasion?
Beach sand raises hell with propellers!