I had to let my AP/IA go after 14 years. He did good for a long time. I like the guy. But. I was being charged for work not being done. When your engine won't start and you trace it to the spark plugs....
2000 Maule M-7 235 HP Lycoming B4B5
My charging system has been signalling me something isn't right. I have an Electrsystems ALY-8420LS Alternator. The alternator is original. I'm going to replace it....
Hey Eric, I hope you have been well! What have you been doing?
Yes I still have my places in Troutdale, Madras and Pacific City. We just had enough of months of gray mist and drizzly. After 60 Oregon winters, I got the winter sports out of my system. Cheers Rob
I have been wintering in Arizona for the warm weather and great flying. Good buddies. I bought a home and a hangar. I also like the gun laws, SXS on streets. Just went to a great fly in. It is like the...
I have been wintering in Arizona for the warm weather and great flying. Good buddies. I bought a home and a hangar. I also like the gun laws, SXS on streets. Just went to a great fly in. It is like the ones we had in the 2007-2011. I hope it doesn't turn into another mega event. 2 mega events are enough. IMO
Cheers
2022-02-16 03:29:48
OregonMauleOff to Catalina island and Avalon Monday-Wednesday. Wife's Christmas present.
Can't believe nothing on HSF 2021. Looking forward to seeing old friends. I hope the weather cooperates. I was at HSF mud fest. Don't need that shit show again.My plan is to arrive Thursday.
Any old...
Helping a friend look. He has cash. Wants a mechanical solid plane.
Engine has to be at least 500 or more hours from TBO.
Not interested in low HP.
Basic panel ok.
Basic radio (1) ok.
Interior...
As a lot of you know, I have a vacation home here.
I wish someone would still organize a fly in like this. I don't know if pilots are still interested in these small events. It is a ton of work to...
I am flying a 1996 Quicksilver MXL II Sport. It has a BRS Whole Aircraft Rescue Parachute System. So I was thinking about when to pull the handle?
Obviously catastrophic air frame failure. Mid air collision....
Little early for this subject, but what the hell. This Quicksilver is new to me. This will be the 1st fall winter that I can fly it.
There’s no provision for carb heat. What are the odds of getting...
Is it bad to leave the engine heater on for 5-10 days between flights? Would this procedure cause more condensation than leaving the engine cold then heating over night before the flight? I use a Aerotherm...
As we have discussed before, Grizzly bears rarely attack if you keep your distance.
This poor fellow was 80 yards away when mama charged. Looks like bear spray didn't work real well.
With the re...