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mathiasrust and 17 others have joined the group Found Aircraft Co. Bush Hawk/Expedition/Bigfoot
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northernguy created a new forum topic No Piston Oil in Prince GeorgeWe're starting to see the annual increase in traffic heading to Alaska through Prince George. As such, I figured I should pass along some information that could be rather important. There is no piston...2015-04-15 13:51:01 -
northernguy created a new forum topic Yukon...Prior PlanningOK...a Yukon trip is in the works for 2016 \:D/ . I'm a "prior planning prevents poor performance" kinda guy so... We'll be taking the humble Pacer and a Super Cub. One pilot and no passengers in each...2015-03-10 01:45:41
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northernguy replied to Found HistoryI flew SVD, RXI, and SOO, 3 Found 2c models for many years. I lived with Bud and Gwen for 6 months while the "new Found" was getting started. I know lots about the history of the company...for example: Bud and Mickey (bud's brother) helped finance the design and construction of the their first...2015-02-07 02:24:04
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Summer...is coming soon.
OK,maybe not quite yet but the thought of the impending summer is keeping me sane so...
Anyone going to the annual Germansen Lake trip in June? I know of four planes so far...
Also...the Vanderhoof Airshow could do with a few more bush planes on the ramp this summer. Camping available on site. Who's in?2015-01-27 01:28:46
A1Skinner Sounds like two pretty good parties. June is a bad month for me to get away. When is the Vanderhoof Airshow? Sounds like a good time.11 years ago -
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northernguy replied to Camping in/near Barkerville, BCThere is a nice Provincial Park Campground (Lowhee Provincial Campground) right across the road from the airstrip....Like a city block away. I think they charge about $15 a night. I think they are charging a few bucks for fire wood too. The sites are well maintained, treed, and have good picnic...2014-05-10 00:47:27
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Ya, sorry to have missed ya. I could have let ya park in the hangar here in PG and saved ya from being a "Cubsicle"!
Sounds like a great trip!2014-05-01 18:43:56 -
I'm Planning on taking the Pacer down there in June for some Chinook fishing. It's a quick hop from my place on the upper Dean. I'll probably be back down in September to help my buddy close up his lodge...never enough aircraft space available for that task!2014-01-16 18:47:41
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I guided on the Lower Dean for years...I have a place on the Upper Dean.2014-01-14 22:32:43
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northernguy commented on the photo 009
Nice Shots!
We do the same here in Prince George...just a wee bit up river from ya! We don't get the crowds that you seem to attract though! -
northernguy replied in forum topic Best Towbar for a taildraggerFinally got the Tailwheel Transporter set up to use on the Pacer. It will serve it's purpose and it's better than one guy moving the plane around without it. The Pacer is in a hangar with a concrete...2013-12-13 00:01:41
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northernguy added a new comment in SouthboundNice Job Jamee! A great trip to be sure. I think the term "rookie" could be removed from your "resume" after a trip like that! I flew the coast of BC for several years on floats and you're right...a beautiful but unforgiving place! Did ya notice the "auto rough" feature that every airplane engine2013-12-07 19:12:33
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northernguy replied in forum topic Best Towbar for a taildraggerMy order for one of these shipped today: http://www.tailwheeltransporter.com/ I'll let ya know how it works after I test drive it for a bit...2013-11-26 05:55:30
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northernguy created a new forum topic Rod tube on the wing strutsAnyone done it? My Salmon rods are too long to get inside the Pacer so I'm thinking of attaching the rod tube to the struts using hose clamps. Basically I'm thinking of a clamp on the forward and rear...2013-11-16 02:48:41
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northernguy replied in forum topic 3 in 1 - AlaskaAhhh, Fort Graham. A regular stop on the Sched in the Caravan...been in there lots with a 1900 as well. Way more fun in the 1900! And who says it's not a backcountry airplane :D2013-11-15 20:00:06
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northernguy replied in forum topic All these Canadian Skywagons on BarnstormersYep...a "home built" is a home built and it has a Certificate of Airworthiness that reflects this, So the FAA would look at it as such. Now...if there is a regulation that limits aspects of a home built...2013-11-01 05:52:08
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northernguy replied in forum topic All these Canadian Skywagons on BarnstormersImportation into the US is fairly easy...especially if the aircraft is fairly stock. The place to start is the Type Certificate (TC). Be sure that any equipment on the plane such as engine, props, floats,...2013-11-01 02:01:43
