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Felix

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Basic Information

  • About me

    Tailwheel time: 300
    Nosewheel time: 3
  • Home airport

  • Interests

    Flying, camping, technical diving, backcountry skiing. Did I mention flying?

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Aircraft

  • Aircraft (make - model)

    1946 Piper J-3C Cub
    1953 Piper L-21B
    1957 Cessna 180A
Member since
Tuesday, 24 March 2015 18:07
Last online
5 months ago
  • Hi WitchDoctor - I was reviewing my own article just now and thinking the same thing. It is probably due for an update given the dramatic increases in many areas. Oddly, I think my airplanes are some of my better "investments" in this crazy economic environment as they have appreciated in value whe
    2023-03-29 21:57:55
  • I’d be interested in these Felix. Have any detailed pictures?

    Andrew
    2023-03-28 22:16:48
    Felix Hi Andrew - I will have to snap some photos when I am next at the airport. The tires are off the airplane sitting on the shelf in my hangar. I'll get you some photos this weekend, but for now you have dibs on the tires.
    3 years ago
  • Felix created a new forum topic FS: 29" ABW Airstreak Set
    Hi All, I have a set of 29" Airstreaks that are in good condition ready to sell. They are used, but should have lots of life remaining. I ran them on my J-3 and logged all landings over the several...
    2023-03-28 15:52:44
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  • My son lives in Denver. For a $49 Frontier seat from Branson or KC I will do a free seminar/clinic on Safe Maneuvering Flight Techniques. Or just teach your instructors and my name need not be mentioned.
    2021-01-21 08:42:20
  • Felix, This goes away I think, but email me at jadulingmail.com for legal permission to use anything in "Contact Flying," "Contact Flying Revised," or "Safe Maneuvering Flight Techniques" in your instruction or mountain flying school.
    2021-01-21 08:39:11
  • Felix is friends with MTNWEST
  • Hi All - The electric indirect read oil pressure gauge in my '57 180 engine instrument cluster is in the process of failing. It is slow to indicate pressure on startup. The mechanics who looked at...
    2017-02-09 20:37:42
  • If you haven't seen this (somewhat dated) documentary, I think you will find it worth a gander. I watched it with my wife and she even enjoyed it! Flight Over Africa: Follow an adventurous bush pilot...
    2017-02-02 20:46:00
  • Felix is friends with asa
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  • Felix created a new forum topic Cessna Fuel Vent Check Valve Squawk
    I have been slowly ironing out small squawks on the 180. Coming from the J-3 it is taking time to learn what is normal/acceptable and what truly needs fixing. So, I dismissed the first couple of times...
    2016-10-26 17:53:26
  • I have a set of 12 new (never seen a spark) Champion plugs that I got from Aircraft Spruce. I bought a twelve-pack of the REM40E's to install in the 180. Since the old plugs were in the airplane 30-miles...
    2016-10-10 19:23:48
  • Bushveld - did you end up making it to Chaparral yesterday? I ended up going a different direction. Beautiful flying conditions.
    2016-10-10 17:07:58
  • As it happens I was thinking of heading down there tomorrow. I agree with motosix. Made it down several times this summer most recently about a month ago. Both strips have been nicely mowed and now have yellow edge marker cones. I walked the long N/S strip and noticed a couple of smallish gopher...
    2016-10-09 02:01:52
  • Felix is friends with Crzyivan13