I couldn't resist going again.
Left home in difficult weather, but got better fast. https://backcountrypilot.org/images/photos/3955/7353/ded2eeaf2a87aa9d780046fb.jpg
Customs at Bellingham (chill)...
Trying to work out how to fit two planes in a 40x40 hangar. 170B and Supercub.
Right now they look like this. The cub is on Dollie’s but it’s still tight. The 170 wingtip touches cub underwing.
https://backcountrypilot.org/images/photos/3955/7281/e588449eca1bb9faf19ee95a.jpg
I’m...
Looking for a panel mount transponder like a Trig or Sandia
Also a 406 ELT, maybe one that needs a battery.
For my experimental PA18 project. Paperwork not required.
I found this very depressing, sounds like we should be a lot keener to get rid of 100LL.
https://qz.com/2158594/do-you-live-near-enough-to-a-small-airport-to-have-lead-exposure/?utm_source=digg
My son just picked up a new plane. The radio has a loud crackle on transmit. If you reduce power to idle it goes away. Tried a handheld and it gets the same interference.
O-200, mags recently rebuilt,...
This is a video by Dave Hadfield who is a bit of a Canadian hero.
Really interesting Slat Flap design, the slats extend the flaps when they open.
https://youtu.be/tBbOkeff2vI
Looking for a Hartzell F2-2A or F3-2 or a Woodward H210776
FT60 Fuel Flow transducer (red one, pump feed) I have an FT90 I would swap it for (gold one, gravity feed)
Also a 4 cylinder engine monitor,...
Does anyone have a PART: ABI-3214T in decent shape for sale?
https://backcountrypilot.org/images/photos/3955/6365/278fd939fe26769b8c2d47bd.jpg
Or trade for a straight arm one?
I have always struggled with clutter in the plane. One of the pre-landing checks I was taught was "loose articles". I have had to skip that one.
I keep a sleeping bag, pad, tent, bivi bag, two tool...
I took my 3200 Scott/AB tailwheel apart to service and paint it, and found that the part of the fork casting that holds the compression spring in has broken off. I alos found three spacer in the slot,...