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Nothing wrong with a 53 Ford (fix-or-repair-daily)! Mine was Crestline coupe powered by a six with overdrive.
Sooo sloooooo!
It was the 50th year anniversary for Ford.
Mack

Balancing the prop, I had to find a way to raise the nose on my 601XLB to level. That is not an easy task since there are no jack points.
Has anyone built or know of existing jack that will do the jo ...

Thank you for sharing your findings. I'll be paying more attention in future flights! I have the 3300 with dual sticks, but my canopy is not sealed and leaks like a sieve.
Have you tried sealing the ...

Bobby,
I'm am the victim of carbon monoxide poisoning! Many years ago while driving an Austin Healey across the Snake River Plain in one of Idaho's famous snow storms - the muffler fell off after hit ...

Chad,
Thanks for the update.
You might try setting the flaps even with (same deflection as) the ailerons and see how your bird performs on take-off.
Some pilots start a ground roll without flaps - ...

Chad,
206's along with 182's are considered the workhorse aircraft in Idaho as they are good performers with above average load weights.
Idaho's average airport elevation is approximately 4500 feet ...

Chad,
Play special attention to "Density Altitude".
What are the performance figures that you compiled for your POH?
Early morning (sun rise) take-off/landings are far safer!
10:00 am sh ...

Thanks Pete.
I now know where to look in the future.
Hope you had a successful week at Oshkosh!
Mack

Thanks for your input.
It was recommended that I check Amazon - which I did and was able to order both products for under $40.00, including shipping.
I'm not looking forward to purchasing anything m ...

Greetings from Idaho
I'm presently working on a couple of service bulletins and they are calling for the use of Loctite 620 and Loctite 7471. Neither of these products are available from your normal ...

Greetings Andrew,
Keep us informed as to what the factory has to say about your suggestion. It is an interesting concept!
Mack

Greetings from Idaho, another state with large temperature fluctuations.
Do you have any photos of your cooler installation & cowling modifications?
Thanks, Mack
601XL
3300

Greetings from Idaho,
Everything I did to try to patch my 605XL canopy, after breaking a chunk out, failed. Super glue held everything together, but
the left over residue was a mess. I finally ...

Greetings,
Why weren't you guys around when I was looking for a OAT location? I like the vent idea!
Mine is under the stabilizer - also out of the direct sun light.
Mack

Thanks much.
This is the first time that I heard of a manual mixture control for a Bing.

Mack

Can anyone enlighten me about the HACman, i.e., specifics or where I can find more information.
Thanks,
Mack

Greetings from Idaho
Thanks for the update on the oil webinar - sorry that I missed it.
I did not realize that Exon had an aviation oil.
Good article in the June 2011 Light Plane Maintenance public ...

Greetings,
I've used Cyclo Polishers going on 40+ years. Very durable - haven't worn one out nor sent one back to the factory for a rebuild.
Factory sez they'll upgrade mine for a nominal fee, by w ...

Chris,
I have noticeable play in my sticks as well.
I have talked to Zenith & Zenair personnel and they have told me not to worry.
A couple of friends who have built award winning (Oshkosh) air ...

Ladies and Gents,

I have to report that Falcon Insurance (Global Aerospace) and I have come to a fair conclusion and it is all good!

I am now able to insure my bird for liability "only" ...