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by c170b53
Thu Jun 01, 2023 3:09 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: I bought an engine
Replies: 1
Views: 1949

Re: I bought an engine

More exciting than going to Vegas, I envy you :D
by c170b53
Wed May 31, 2023 3:37 pm
Forum: Events/Fly-ins
Topic: 2023 Midnight Sun Fly In
Replies: 4
Views: 17121

Re: 2023 Midnight Sun Fly In

I’m not sure I have sufficient confidence to do the trip now Miles.
by c170b53
Sat May 27, 2023 4:50 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: 1948 inspection access
Replies: 9
Views: 14912

Re: 1948 inspection access

I don’t think those doublers on the horizontal bulkhead will be found in the IPC either but who cares, as long as stuff works.
by c170b53
Thu May 25, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: New to me 170!
Replies: 6
Views: 7761

Re: New to me 170!

Great Stalking , great plane, thanks for joining the association and blue skies. Hope we meet up on a ramp somewhere in the future.
by c170b53
Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:57 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: New C170B owner
Replies: 10
Views: 11158

Re: New C170B owner

Welcome to the association, flying in Europe must be a blast. Good luck with her.
by c170b53
Tue Mar 07, 2023 12:02 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Uavionix SkySensor
Replies: 6
Views: 5160

Re: Uavionix SkySensor

All good questions, not sure my answers make sense but… as for Skysensor, if Uavionix sought approval under NORSEE maybe a piggy back much like they achieved with the AV-20 could work but they have the position light to deal with (like you say its required albeit its manufacturing process is well wi...
by c170b53
Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:05 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Carb Throttle Spring Gone
Replies: 5
Views: 3798

Re: Carb Throttle Spring Gone

My guess is the spring is for hysteresis where vibrations if not attenuated, might lead to accelerated shaft wear but that’s a wag on my part
by c170b53
Mon Mar 06, 2023 4:55 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Uavionix SkySensor
Replies: 6
Views: 5160

Re: Uavionix SkySensor

I’ve been waiting, waiting and waiting for this stuff, trying to stay legal (and maybe I’m just a fool for doing so). Its a head twister, one one hand there’s debate on the minutiae of FAA rules as they pertain to our planes and on the other hand (pounding on the keyboard imploring legality :D ) goi...
by c170b53
Wed Feb 22, 2023 11:57 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: 0300 oh
Replies: 5
Views: 8936

Re: 0300 oh

Out of curiosity, I looked at the recent Continental SB soon to be an AD re the counterweight bushing retaining cover installation and snap rings. 1) I would think Bruce Fenstermacher is working unlimited OT and should support an open bar this coming convention 2) Back to topic, I don’t believe the ...
by c170b53
Mon Feb 20, 2023 4:53 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: 1948 170 Rebuild
Replies: 76
Views: 130184

Re: 1948 170 Rebuild

Any of you guys ever had to reskin a door
Yes,I have as likely those who have had to replace the upper hinge. My doors (53B) did not have seal retainers, the seal is just glued in place. The door skin is easy, if I could do it :wink:
by c170b53
Thu Feb 09, 2023 7:30 am
Forum: Events/Fly-ins
Topic: 75th Reunion Celebration group parking at Airventure 2023
Replies: 80
Views: 437412

Re: 75th Reunion Celebration group parking at Airventure 202

Thks Dan, for the info on the shirts. I like the graphics but wish the graphics were on the back of the shirt with maybe an EAA logo on the front.
by c170b53
Sat Feb 04, 2023 7:51 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: 1948 170 Rebuild
Replies: 76
Views: 130184

Re: 1948 170 Rebuild

Not sure if that’s going to keep you out of the pub or keep you in one :D
by c170b53
Sat Feb 04, 2023 7:50 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: A new 170B owner!
Replies: 16
Views: 16428

Re: A new 170B owner!

Very nice airplane, good for you and enjoy it.
Is that Ron “Crazy” Massicot in the photo wearing a Pres. vest ?
by c170b53
Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:40 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Landing gear wedges
Replies: 23
Views: 11201

Re: Landing gear wedges

Of little help but it sounds like you may not have lady legs but have HD legs.
by c170b53
Tue Jan 31, 2023 4:31 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Landing gear wedges
Replies: 23
Views: 11201

Re: Landing gear wedges