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It’s probably safe to say there would always be some level of control input into a constant bank turn…..due to the dihedral encouraging the plane to gently return to a wings level position.

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I’m pretty sure Tim is 100% correct here.

Phil

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On Apr 18, 2024, at 3:47 PM, Tim Olson <[email protected]> wrote:

I think but am not 100% su ...

I have stuck with the standard and ran Dresser re-treads. It’s worked well for me, so I can’t really justify changing it.

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On Sep 25, 2023, at 4:16 PM, Tim Olson < ...

Along the lines of flying in the mountains, I’m just curious to know if any of you have experience flying in to Jackson Hole?

I’d be interested in:

1) the route/altitude you chose to fly int ...

Just order this key… (double cut so it’s more hassle-fee when you insert it. I also got the rubber boot option to soften the edges of the key.)

On Oct 21, 2021, at 1:58 PM, David Carr <j ...

I believe ACS has acquired the rights to all the GA key codes. To order a duplicate key from ACS, you just have to tell them the code on your existing key and they’ll cut it for you from the number ...

Can you reconfigure your flap position controller so you get more flap stop options? That sounds like the solution you’re looking for.

10° Flaps (13° if you’re counting -3° as 0°) at 95 ...

The original source was found in Section 5 of Vans plans. In my book it's on page 21. (SN 40750 - I heard it may have been omitted in later versions).

They provide speeds for the trail position, ...

Has anyone replaced their TT autopilot with the Garmin? Specifically with a G3X based system?

I’m curious what the process was like to reconfigure the wiring and remount the servos/linkages.
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In Texas, we just keep the grease in the hangar fridge. 🤣. Next to the cold beer.

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[quote] On Dec 29, 2020, at 9:20 AM, Tim Olson <[email protected]> wrote:
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I should have added this to my previous message. Some of those seals have a limited shelf life (rubber or synthetics). So they need to be replaced on a schedule once they begin to reach the end of t ...

Since it’s experimental, you can send it to the prop shop to be disassembled and inspected. If there is little wear, you can have them reassemble with new seals and grease. “Pack and Seal”
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And I believe it requires a magneto with an impulse coupling on the other side. Correct?

I’m pretty sure that is right.

Phil

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On Nov 25, 2020, at 3:49 PM, Kelly Mc ...

That sounds correct, Tim.

I have a procedure fir it somewhere but haven’t found it. Appreciate the info (and thoughts Kelly).

I’m going to dig around a bit more and if I can find it, I ...

I have a friend who just bought a C-170 and he’s wanting to flush the engine to remove any sludge and deposits around the piston rings.

It seems like (5 ish) years ago there was a post with this ...

I opened it up to about 1/8th inch or so, then installed some U shaped rubber on the wing root fairing. It seals up tight and looks nice.

No issues making it work - easy to do.

Phil

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With the trutrak discussion, it got me to thinking. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the Tru-Trak YD to a GX Pilot?

I’ve found some diagrams for wiring it up to the Sorcerer, but never to t ...

That's a good technique. I replaced two of them and it never was easy.
Next time I will have to try and tilt the pump a bit and see if that does
the trick.

I have always used the safety wire me ...

I just saw where this was posted. � Has anyone here seen any of these issues yet?

I know this area seems to have a lot of play and the bushings are pretty sloppy. I had some custom bushings tu ...

The don’t have them marked at all. �Fuel flows range too much from idle to take off power and the last thing I want is an alarm or nagging yellow left flashing alert on the panel.�

It might be 2g ...