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  • seward created a new forum topic C-182 reclining seat issue_advice?
    Greetings: I have a 1963 model F C-182 with reclining seats. One seat has a worn cam such that if you lean backwards it will pop the pawl out of the cam. It can be exciting. The pictures below show...
    2022-08-03 05:45:30
  • seward commented on the photo proper recline cam fit
    proper fit
  • seward commented on the photo recline cam and pawl
    seat recline cam and pawl
  • seward commented on the photo worn recline cam
    worn fit between pawl and cam
  • seward created a new forum topic looking for video link
    Greetings Awhile back someone posted a link to flying videos edited by a young pilot (well, younger than me). This woman had a great editing eye and her videos were brief ( a few minutes) and covered...
    2022-02-19 01:47:02
  • Greetings As the subject notes....I just purchased a 12V concorde battery RG. THe plane is a 1962 model F 182 with the plastic/bakelite? battery box at the rear of the plane. The battery drops into...
    2021-09-07 00:51:17
  • TaleSpin85 and 55 others have joined the group Alaska
  • I have a model F with the 29" tires, based at Merrill field in Alaska. There are some hassles with them (long ground run causes severe shaking) but the peace of mind on soft stuff is worth it. I'll send/post some pics tonight after work. If you want more info PM me.

    Sean
    2019-07-30 20:01:24
  • seward created a new forum topic FS: Stratus 2s
    Stratus 2S, barely used, for sale. $800 obo. carrying case, charger, can send pics if interested. Willing to talk thanks Sean
    2017-12-22 08:28:01
  • seward created a new forum topic best portable compressor?
    The subject line covers it....any suggestions for a good, but small, portable air compressor? I have 29" bushwheels and dont know what is needed to keep them full. I am not looking for a compressor that...
    2017-10-20 00:48:16
  • seward created a new forum topic route advice
    Greetings: In early/mid April I will be flying from Alaska to the lower 48 in my C182. The route will generally follow the Alaska highway as I dont wish to fly the trench that early in the year. However...
    2017-03-03 01:47:42
  • seward created a new forum topic window replacement advice
    I have a 1962 C182 with original windows and will be taking a long trip with a friend soon. He wants to take photos out the pax window, which looks pretty bad. My pax window does not open. Given we...
    2017-02-21 09:23:50
  • seward created a new forum topic good strips in NM, Az in early april?
    In early April 2017 I will be flying my 182 from Colorado Springs to San Diego, using a southern route. Are there any good camping spots enroute, hopefully near a hotsprings? Plane has larger tires (29"...
    2016-10-15 04:10:00
  • help! How do I start a new topic? I seem to be unable to figure it out...

    thanks

    Sean
    2016-08-11 04:06:38
  • seward created a new forum topic Boise city denying private airstrip
    A supercub pilot that owns land just outside the city limits of Boise Idaho received approval from the planning and zoning commission to build an airstrip on his private land. City officials have come...
    2016-05-12 05:27:36
  • seward created a new forum topic omni-vision replacement cost estimate
    Anyone have a ball park figure for replacing the "omni-vision" window (one side) on a 1963 C-182? Original material, back crack in it. thanks Sean
    2014-08-24 01:05:13
  • seward replied in forum topic Driving the Alaska Hiway
    Used to drive the road a lot. It is much nicer than in the past, but if it is -40 you dont want to screw around. One trip in the winter my old datsun pickup just never warmed up (even with the radiator...
    2013-12-21 05:51:27
  • seward replied in forum topic Breakfast at Gwennies- Postponed?
    Try another day ( and earlier for those of us with jobs), and I'll swing by... Sean
    2013-08-03 08:54:51

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