Max Torque
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30+ years full-time Commercial pilot (fixed & rotor wing), A&P/I.A. Flown an hour or two. Mostly in dangerous & extremely remote places. Lived to spend it too...so far. -
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Bush planes, bush flying, homebuilt airplanes, airplane camping and traveling by small plane. Aviation in general.
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Max Torque replied in forum topic Lycoming 172I certainly wouldn't rule out the early models. I've flown a lot of Lycoming & Continental powered 172s, lots of them one right after the other, and there isn't much real-world difference between them...2013-12-11 10:13:53 -
Max Torque replied in forum topic 100hp class Experimental LSA engine shootoutRoger that, guys. Rotax 4 strokes are good engines. Expensive too. I'll stick with my Corvair regardless...2013-12-02 23:40:41
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Couple of people I worked with were just killed on the job...overseas, hostile action...remember, YOU HAVE TO BE ALIVE TO SPEND IT.2013-12-02 23:34:46
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Max Torque replied in forum topic 100hp class Experimental LSA engine shootoutContinental are good. So are properly done Corvairs. Many hundreds flying. Very affordable compared to a Continental or Lycoming, especially at overhaul time. William Wynne and gang have developed the...2013-12-02 11:15:46
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Max Torque replied in forum topic Straight Tail 172Didn't know you had a Horton STOL set up on it. Just keep it. They're pretty good too from what I've heard. Higly recommend the baggage door mod.Since you're an A&P/IA you can stick it on in a day...2013-11-30 12:15:53
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Max Torque replied in forum topic Straight Tail 172The first mod I would put on your plane would be a Stein Aviation STOL kit Tom Never heard of "Stein Aviation STOL Kit", unless perhaps you're referring to the Sportsman STOL Kit, currently sold by...2013-11-29 23:08:25
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Max Torque replied in forum topic Straight Tail 172The first mod I would put on your plane would be a Stein Aviation STOL kit Tom Never heard of "Stein Aviation STOL Kit", unless perhaps you're referring to the Sportsman STOL Kit, currently sold by...2013-11-29 23:03:08
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Max Torque replied in forum topic Straight Tail 172The first mod I would put on it would be a Stein Aviation STOL kit. This will make a huge difference in your landing speed & ground roll. I've done quite a few landings on unimproved strips with stock...2013-11-29 06:28:01
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Max Torque replied in forum topic Rookie needs advice on aircraft selectionPartnership is a path full of pitfalls and annoyances - NOT recommended. AOPA - you are a member, right? If not, you should be - has a whole section about it and, to do it properly, it involves lawyers....2013-11-27 12:10:58
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Max Torque replied in forum topic Rookie needs advice on aircraft selection"Things that ARE important to me: -Under $30,000 -Low Fuel consumption -Solid trustworthy engine/airframe (ideally proven over time) -Capability of off-airport landings -Low maintenance cost -Minimum...2013-11-21 13:55:30
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Max Torque replied in forum topic Guns and Sharp Stuff for the Backcountry???Good quality knife with +/- 4" blade. I prefer carbon steel (it sparks) and fixed vs. folding. Mors Kochanski has some good info for knives, axes, hatchets, etc. I like the Esee 4P or the Skookum. Boy's...2013-11-19 02:44:50
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Max Torque replied in forum topic Good tent, bad tent... What's in your camp?I like the Springbar Outfitter 3 - makes no difference if there's wind, rain, snow, sleet, etc. - it takes it all in stride and one can stand up in it. http://www.backcountrypilot.org/images/photos/3508/3439/thumb_f440d79e4b294d841168669e.jpg2013-11-19 02:14:22
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Max Torque replied in forum topic Rookie needs advice on aircraft selectionI suggest just getting a good old reliable and cost effective Cessna 172. It's a great trainer and an aircraft capable of so much more than that. With a STOL kit (e.g. Stein Aviation Sportsman STOL kit),...2013-11-19 01:42:19
