Recent content by Jdm

Yes indeed. Here’s a pic of a lower instrument panel that I finished a few months ago. Converted an original multi piece degraded plastic overlay to a one piece metal lower with new switches, breakers, engine controls, environmental controls, etc. Cost about $2,500 in parts. Labor on the other...

I’m doing a new 6 place leather interior with embroidery, accent pieces, arm rests, carpet, wind lace, and a few side panels. We’re at about $9,500 in interior fees, mostly for the seats. I’m doing the removal and installation myself, which is a lot of work. My best guess is it would be close to...

Good point. I’ve used it on 3 or 4 airplanes, but not in an attempt to eliminate a shimmy. It’s quick and easy. Definitely can tell a difference, at least with the 172. Doubt they’ve ever been balanced previously. The tires were at about 1/2 life when I pulled the wheels to clean and pack...

I’ve been pleased with this one from Desser. https://shop.desser.com/desser-ga-05dt-static-tire/wheel-a-ga-05/ecomm-product-detail/324692/

Apparently change is coming. My new GMC work truck came with an hour meter located within its engine menu. It was included as standard OEM equipment. They’re probably monitoring because of the increased rate of catastrophic engine failure that GM has experienced with its 8 cyl AFM/DDM vehicles...

Remember, engine oil is like monkey grass it spreads everywhere.

If a fun city is your main concern check out ERAU in Daytona. I have a Bachelor’s from them but only because my company paid the tab. It’s not cheap! A&P school was on me, which is why I chose a local community college 2 year program.

You sure that’s hydraulic fluid? Appears to be something else. Regardless, I’d probably start with pulling the front seats and carpet to gain access for inspection. I found the carpet in an Aztec saturated with hydraulic fluid once. Source was a leaking line in the left sidewall panel and also a...

I’ve got the VA-980-A. Purchased it in Dec of 2021. It connects to my Apple cellphone, or iPad via a small in-line wifi box. Also using a rechargeable battery pack ($20 Amazon) which is about the size of a cellphone. This allows the convenience of being able to scope in remote locations where...

Good stuff. Thanks for the lube info! I put a thin layer of grease on the steel spacers before inserting them. Elevator isn’t attached yet though.

It was me that recognized it based on the airspeed, DG movement, and rudder input. I command the recovery. The student recognized the indications but did not initially correlate it with a VMC condition.

Years ago I used teach a lot of multi. VMC demos daily. I didn’t fully see the value at the time. Then one day I was on an approach with a multi student. Night IMC with one engine at idle. The student had been doing great and was closing in on his commercial multi. It was the last flight of a...

Yep, they should tighten down on the inner steel bearings so there’s no wear on the bracket. I just pressed in a new set of bushings and replaced the steel bearings. What’s your preference for lubing them? Seems likely that nothing will properly penetrate between the bearing and bushing once...

100LL on a rag to get the messy stuff. Then polish to your liking with detailing spray, if needed.

Appreciate this. My Cherry supply is left overs from my airline days. All of which are CherryMax. I’ll order some MS ones for next time.