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    Flying, Gliding

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Sunday, 16 November 2008 13:11
Last online
8 years ago
  • macdon221 created a new forum topic ForeFlight with older ipad models
    Good Day all, ForeFlight on their website recommends that to "Buy the Wi-Fi + Cellular version of either the iPad Pro (128 GB+), the iPad Air 2 (64GB+), or iPad Mini 4 (64GB+)" Has anyone run into...
    2017-11-25 15:28:42
  • macdon221 created a new forum topic Cessna 182P Cowl
    Good Day all, The 182 needs some cowl work done, paint touch touch-ups etc in around the engine intake area. Cowls....can you buy them aftermarket or just used? Or better to just repair/repaint...
    2017-03-20 16:00:51
  • macdon221 created a new forum topic So does this mean "majored"?
    Good day All, So I am in the Market for a 170. Why? Just because I like 170's. I looked at an airplane yesterday here in "Canada". It was reasonably priced and in maybe a little better than average...
    2017-03-06 13:56:04
  • macdon221 created a new forum topic G430W with WX500 issue/fail
    Good Day all, I have a G430W, hooked into it a WX500 Stormscope. Everything has worked great for years (as good as these are) until yesterday. I just started to get a warning in the message page...and...
    2016-05-16 15:26:26
  • macdon221 created a new forum topic Lord Shimmy Dampers
    Good Day All, It seems that I continue to have to service the shimmy damper on the '73 Cessna 182P. Adding only a few drops of fluid puts it back into perferct working order again. I have to do this...
    2015-09-28 16:02:06
  • macdon221 created a new forum topic CEssna 182 Interior Door Handles
    Good Day All, In need of an interior door handle for 73 182P. The splines on the inside of the handle are stripped. Been looking around on the net for a source but as of yet no real good leads. The...
    2015-08-13 15:49:28
  • macdon221 created a new forum topic 1973 182P prop replacement
    Good day all, I may into a prop replacement for a 73' 182P? Recommendations? Is 3 blade and option? Any real advantage? Worth the extra cost? For us Canadian Buyers... Any advantage in ordering...
    2015-05-06 03:53:02
  • macdon221 created a new forum topic Precision Vertical Card Compass
    Good Day All, My Precision vertical card compass seems to be off about 40 degrees at times. It occured pretty much overnight. There has been no change to the aircraft equipment, nothing added, nothing...
    2015-05-05 18:35:50
  • macdon221 created a new forum topic Garmin 430W Software Update
    Good Day All, The Garmin 430W that I have needs updating (I think?). Not the aviation database, obstacles or terrain, but the Frimware software. The version that is currently installed is "Main...
    2015-03-06 22:21:02
  • macdon221 created a new forum topic Fuel Tank - What is this?
    http://www.backcountrypilot.org/images/originalphotos/1364/3856/4f4e3283bcca2db219823f52.jpg Has anyone ever seen this put inside a fuel tank? It is like a filler neck collar inside the full tank...
    2014-06-12 02:22:14
  • macdon221 created a new forum topic 1973 182P Battery Box
    Good Day All. An elementary question I know...but does anyone have a source for a battery box replacement for a 1973 182 P? After a few hours of searching I haven't really seen many options to purchase...
    2014-03-03 18:31:06
  • macdon221 created a new forum topic 182 Air Vent Replacement
    Good Day All, The Canadian Winter, as beautiful and pristine as it is...is cold!! Looking for replacement options for the old style "tin can" vent tubes. They leak air and pop out unexpectedly. Anyone...
    2014-02-04 15:15:10
  • macdon221 created a new forum topic LED Landing/Taxi light
    Good day all, Just seen the LED strobe/nav topic. The landing and taxi lights in our 182P do not seem to last very long. Seems like every 3-6 months with very little usage (lights on)..they burnout. Is...
    2014-02-03 03:03:07

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