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    Maule M5-180C
Member since
Saturday, 25 November 2017 12:47
Last online
9 months ago
  • merrymunks created a new forum topic Landing Hazard Copalis State WA S16
    https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/near-60-feet-razorback-whale-washes-up-copalis-beach-airport-runway/VPVAULEWV5GLFIMRJVZ4NVDUEM/
    2023-11-22 22:38:16
  • merrymunks created a new forum topic Fire Season AVGAS Shortages
    Just received a tip from a friend that avgas may be in short supply at KSPB soon. Apparently a lack of fuel delivery truck drivers, compounded by the growing need for gas in airborne firefighting efforts,...
    2021-07-15 21:56:48
  • merrymunks created a new forum topic KSPB Scappoose Oregon Closure 7/24/20
    My CFI knew about this closure but I didn't see an email notification from the Port. Passing along in case other users didn't get the memo. KSPB closed July 24 per the following NOTAM: KSPB SPB...
    2020-07-24 02:16:23
  • merrymunks created a new forum topic 19 June 2020 McKenzie Bridge State 00S
    QIbSjTf2jE4 00S McKenzie Bridge State, Oregon, in a Maule, June 19th 2020. Landing uphill on 6 with a decent tailwind. Takeoff on 24. Many Thanks to the Recreational Aviation Foundation for maintaining...
    2020-06-25 23:03:15
  • merrymunks created a new forum topic TC Recommendation M5-180C
    Looking for a replacement turn coordinator, the old one (Astronautics TC-M A) is obsolete and no longer supported. Has anyone done this with a 1986 or similar vintage Maule? Hoping for a "plug n play"...
    2019-06-14 14:30:00
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    2019-04-04 02:09:45
  • merrymunks created a new forum topic Game Day TFRs Around Stadium- KCVO Corvallis Oregon
    Has anyone flown in to KCVO under one of the game day TFRs? It's surface to 3000 around Reser. It looks like you might be able to use 35 to land, but not 17. 17 to take off, not 35 as you'd be into...
    2018-09-22 15:27:44
  • merrymunks created a new forum topic KSPB Scappoose Oregon Runway B Closure Sept 2018
    Anyone with a hangar affected by the September 2018 shut down of Taxiway B at KSPB- I was able to get the Maule out today with no issues. The field is a bit rough, but the only place where I was concerned...
    2018-09-08 02:24:42
  • merrymunks created a new forum topic Maule Backfire at landing, O-360-C1F
    When practicing STOL approaches in our Maule M5-180C, there is frequently a backfire around the time I briefly apply power from idle to arrest the descent. Just two backfires or so, then no more. I'm...
    2018-07-22 17:59:59
  • merrymunks created a new forum topic KSPB Scappoose OR- Any nearby STOL strips?
    Newbie M5-180C pilot here, getting better at my landings but still need a lot of practice. Recently, while trying out STOL approach variations at KSPB, I realized that I was causing other pilots some...
    2018-06-22 17:14:18
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    2018-05-18 00:32:02
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    2018-03-27 02:18:11
  • merrymunks created a new forum topic Inside main tire wear, Maule
    This came back in an inspection for a tailwheel Maule: "Left main wheel shows wear on inside of tire." The seller had already advised me of some wear on the tires, so it wasn't a surprise, but now...
    2018-03-03 15:05:18
  • merrymunks created a new forum topic Purchase with Cash or Checks- Tax situation?
    We are getting a pre-buy organized for a plane and have been talking price with the seller. His requirement, for tax purposes, is that the agreed price be paid in cash when we pick the plane up, or in...
    2018-02-21 21:26:08
  • merrymunks created a new forum topic Sight Unseen Purchase?
    Has anyone purchased an aircraft "sight unseen" before? What is the minimum inspection I should have done before purchasing an aircraft from out of state? If going ahead with a purchase "remotely," as...
    2018-02-03 00:53:38
  • merrymunks added a new comment in Ownership
    Has anyone purchased an aircraft "sight unseen" before? What is the minimum inspection I should have done before purchasing an aircraft from out of state? If going ahead with a purchase "remotely," as it were, how would you handle the financial transactions? Thanks in advance for any info. Wasn't
    2018-02-02 22:53:59
  • merrymunks created a new forum topic WTB: Maule Taildragger w/ Lycoming 180
    WTB a Maule taildragger with 180 Lycoming. Prefer the cargo door set-up as opposed to "V" model. Must be in annual, with at least 500 hours left before TBO. Would consider both fixed and CS prop. Portland,...
    2017-11-26 00:49:08

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