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    Hunting,Fishing, Old Airplanes

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Sunday, 27 May 2007 13:11
Last online
2 years ago
  • 7ECAdriver and 165 others have joined the group Cessna 180/185 Skywagon
  • HuskyCountry and 16 others have joined the group Northern Idaho
  • Wolf2000 and 35 others have joined the group Ski flying
  • FYI-Your best photo op and viewing site at ANC to view the cargo heavies, will be on the west side of RWY 33-15. There is an observation site on top of the bank.
    2020-02-09 02:28:14
  • Can anyone give me a reference for a cylinder chrome shop that does their chroming in house? I know Harrison's in LaPorte Indiana is still in business. Anyone else that has a quality recommendation? I...
    2016-12-24 18:33:21
  • Google it and you will find a couple of sources. I have a pdf for the later A185F (1977). Send me a email address if you want that.
    2016-08-28 14:25:53
  • RockHopper created a new forum topic Cessna Flame Tube Elimination SB
    Does anyone have a copy or know where to find the Cessna Service Bulletin that authorizes the removal of the flame cones in the muffler can for 180, 185. Etc? I've searched and not had any luck, but have...
    2014-05-30 15:23:42
  • On the flip side, I love it when one of the pilots on this forum turn out to be air transport pilots.... that's the airline I want to fly on. Yeah, but I find it really disturbing to get on a 777,...
    2013-12-17 03:14:37
  • RockHopper replied in forum topic Cessna INSANITY
    I suspect as time goes forth and the management at Cessna increasingly turn their backs on the legacy aircraft that we'll be forced to turn to "owner produced parts". With CNC equipment so common the last...
    2013-11-29 06:21:55
  • Sounds like new IA time. I understand going by the book, but either it's ALL the letter of the law or whats the point of splitting hairs? [-X Now if it's not a 135 bird and it's safe, your call? As...
    2013-11-27 04:45:39
  • RockHopper replied in forum topic Ipad iO7 vs IO6
    IOS7 is real buggy. My ipad has issues since the upgrade. I would say wait awhile and let the bugs get worked out first.
    2013-10-27 07:28:26
  • Start the log book entries. It's NEVER TOO EARLY! Congratulations!
    2013-10-19 05:43:22
  • RockHopper replied in forum topic Storage and What To Do?
    Absolutely pickle it. It's just not worth the risk of rust. (Which WILL happen to some degree without pickling) You just don't want to pay the piper for not doing this. -OVERHAUL. -Ask me how I know? ...
    2013-10-19 05:31:27
  • Also if you get serious about this, check to see if there has been a cross over balance tube installed. Some of the earlier conversions may not have had this done. Another issue may be that it needs to...
    2013-10-17 18:33:37
  • RockHopper replied in forum topic Saving a ramp mummy
    I use Blackstone Labs oil analysis. Go to their web site and fill out the form and they will send you a free sampling kit and box to send in. Cost is about 25 bucks for the analysis. Unless your engine...
    2013-10-17 18:14:24
  • RockHopper replied in forum topic BAS Atvantage?
    You have a nice airplane that continues to accrue value each year. Every QUALITY mod you do enhances that value and desirability. Why cheap out? Bite your lip and do it right the first time. A year from...
    2013-09-19 23:40:00
  • RockHopper replied in forum topic Mackay Bar Idaho
    How to make a small fortune. Start with a large fortune, add a know it all attitude just because you graduated from a prestigious "b" school, piss off your existing customer base. Ignore past histories...
    2013-09-07 04:20:15
  • RockHopper replied in forum topic Cessna 185 prop noise
    Just a reduction of 200 or 300 RPM makes a HUGE difference in the amount of noise of the 2 blade Mac. Takes the snarl right out. The tips are actually working and not cavitating. :mrgreen:
    2013-07-10 20:09:36

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