bart wrote:That's the definition of "pins and needles", when you've flipped the master switch and pushing in the C/B's one by one just praying you don't see any smoke

Amen, brother. You got that right!

gunny

bart wrote:That's the definition of "pins and needles", when you've flipped the master switch and pushing in the C/B's one by one just praying you don't see any smoke

The big day when you fire up all the new electrical gear is called groundhog day. You turn your head & throw the switch, and if you see your shadow you know its gonna take another six weeks.

I saw with interest your CGR-30P installation; I've ordered the same unit to install while my engine is off being overhauled. Whereabouts did you run the CHT and EGT leads out the firewall? New holes or did you use the existing penetrations?

Thanks, Ron

Existing holes. I'm trying t minimize the number of extra holes I'm drilling in the airplane.... not a good weight savings plan;)

gunny

Any updates on the project? Looks nice.

hotrod180 wrote:

bart wrote:That's the definition of "pins and needles", when you've flipped the master switch and pushing in the C/B's one by one just praying you don't see any smoke

The big day when you fire up all the new electrical gear is called groundhog day. You turn your head & throw the switch, and if you see your shadow you know its gonna take another six weeks.

Now, that there is funny, I don't care who you are. Well, maybe if you're an avionics tech it's not....

MTV

bart wrote:That's the definition of "pins and needles", when you've flipped the master switch and pushing in the C/B's one by one just praying you don't see any smoke

It's quite a feeling when you do turn them all on, and the magic smoke doesn't come out, and everything works.

Tom wrote:

bart wrote:That's the definition of "pins and needles", when you've flipped the master switch and pushing in the C/B's one by one just praying you don't see any smoke

It's quite a feeling when you do turn them all on, and the magic smoke doesn't come out, and everything works.

That's absolutely true... in my case after that happened I started to pay attention to all the other things... and before you know it I'm in the middle of a full blown restoration project. Not exactly what I had planned though!

Now it will be awhile before I can enjoy flying with that stuff!

gunny

My last post, about 9 months ago was sorta prescient. Almost a year and a half after I started I flew the airplane home after finishing at the paint shop. It was so excited to fly again (as was I)! I can't wait for the Texas STOL Roundup! Gonna be fun!

gunny



There are more pics of the whole process in my photo Album 748 Resto... maybe there is a way to post it... Zane?

Looks great!

Congrats!!! I cant imaging taking that much time on a project.

Looks great! Congrats

Glad you're back in the air.

Wow! Looks great. Congrats

bigrenna wrote:Congrats!!! I cant imaging taking that much time on a project.

Thanks ya'll... Greg you can only say that because you did way more than I did! You are my guru!

gunny

A little different at the back end, but the forward end is the 1953 paint scheme. Not too common, even on 53's let alone on a 58, but it sure looks great!

hotrod180 wrote:A little different at the back end, but the forward end is the 1953 paint scheme. Not too common, even on 53's let alone on a 58, but it sure looks great!

Hotrod-

You hit the nail the head. I guess you could say: my airplane and my choices. Retro, polished, but not exactly a copy of what some dude's thought was cool 60 years ago. At least that is what my intention was going in. I'll admit there is a lot of paint, because I feared I could not keep up with the polishing over time. So I only polish the fuselage that I can reach easily;)

gunny

Teaser-

I've got a new MT 2 Blade coming via FedEx. I did Flight Tests to establish a baseline for TAS performance (thanks to another 180 driver with Spreadsheet guidance and Foreflight record- the Vg tests). I used Cloudahoy to get a takeoff and landing roll number. Not exact, but without the support structure of a STOL Comp, my neighbor just couldn't get a consistent number. He needed help we didn't have. Perhaps I'll try again with a different approach. I think the Cloudahoy numbers are a little suspect. What I'm really interested in is cruise TAS at the weights/altitudes I typically fly. The Takeoff and Landing Distance and stall speeds for the wing mods. Perhaps not quite a full up Flight Test program, but seems relevant to me.

Anyway, my intention is to see what if any difference is realized between the MT 2 Blade and the McC 2A34C50. Of course we'll redo it when we put on the pponk to see what impacts we might have from more power! Later on I'll check the Wing-X and the Vg as well when they go on.

Suggestions/Comments?
gunny

This thread is great Gunny, you're doing a wonderful job. I admire your dedication to this old bird. Well done!

Keep us posted on the MT vs C50 numbers. I assume the C50 was a 88" prop?

Matt-

Yes, it is a seaplane prop, makes great noise as far as I'm concerned, but some of my neighbors even at the airpark are not thrilled with it;)

gunny