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    Control cable pulleys for Taylorcraft.

    It seems that there are none anywhere, in any way shape form or fashion. The closest I can find are MS20220-1, and MS20220-2. While the outside diameter, and groove diameter are the same as what I need. The width of the pulley, and hub, are too wide by way too much. And the bore diameter is...
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    Memphis controller above and beyond

    Today, on the trip from Sheridan AR (9M8) to Jasper GA (JZP). I was on FF. Not long after being handed to MEM by LIT, The controller told me of some precip about 90 miles ahead. It had turned into a non-event by the time I got there. But right around Tupelo MS I was getting into an area of...
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    Cherokee cowling fasteners

    Anyone out there know where I can find (in stock) 4 Southco 85-12-180-20 fasteners? Mine are all rusty, and leaving rust streaks on the cowling.
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    Stewart Systems

    Just a quick question. What fabric is used with the Stewart System? Is it Ceconite, Dacron, Polyester, Razorback, grade A, or what? No mention of specific fabric in the manual. I guess with heat tautening, Grade A is out.
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    What happened before I bought it?

    I recently bought 3 Taylorcraft projects. One, a complete airplane, minus prop, and wing struts, disassembled. The others just a collection of parts, a fuselage frame, and logs and data plates. The one that is mostly complete is pretty well damaged. Left wing both spars broken, leading...
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    They followed me home

    Ended up with four wings, two fuselages, one full set of tail feathers, and two engines. Three sets of logs, and three data plates. Then later on (a few days later) ended up with another A65 for $100, and all the 65hp cylinders and pistons they have for $5 each. Here's what followed me...
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    Chrome, Cermichrome, Nickle, cerminil

    My Cherokee had 4 Cermichrome cylinders installed at overhaul. (as denoted by a double orange stripe, and log entry) I recently (3 months ago) sent two off for repair. Just got them back last week. Opened the first box, and got that one installed, didn't think anything of it, as it had orange...
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    Bare minimum equipment for IFR

    What is the bare minimum equipment to get an IR? IOW can I get an instrument rating in my airplane with it's out dated equipment? or do I need to spend money on upgrades, that would be better spent (IMHO) with flying under the hood. Granted my options at this point are limited to localizer/ILS...
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    R&I an AH ....under the supervision....

    The artificial horizon in my cherokee had a case of the "leans". It showed about a 15-20 degree bank angle to the right while straight and level. I had one on the shelf, so I sent it off for overhaul, and placarded the one in the panel "INOP". Not required for VFR, but it's there, and I'd like...
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    Any reason to not....

    install a vhf antenna where the adf loop used to be? Granted it's on the underside of the fuselage, but for in flight use, should be just fine for a handheld.
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    Question for weirdjim

    Is there a reason to not use RG8x to replace RG58 in my Cherokee? I have a run of coax to com 1 antenna with a worn jacket, I have about 100' of rg8x, new. and no rg58.
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    Didja ever notice....

    that almost all aircraft engines are not straight with the longitudinal axis of the aircraft? Most are canted down, and to the right. The severity of the angle is commiserate with horsepower rating, and prop size.
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    Welding aluminum

    need pointers. It's been since the early 70's since I've done it, and using the exact same machine that I had great success with in the past, I just can't seem to get it done now. Using AC, HF, and can't seem to strike an arc, when I finally get it going, it's coldernell. I'll keep piddling...
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    Annual inspection

    Has started today. I'm good to go until the end of the month, so we decided to do it by "groups". Group #1 firewall forward, Group #2, wings and undercarriage, and Group #3 fuselage. Started group #1 today. Would have had it all buttoned up today, except for the lack of an oil seal for the...
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    Want To Buy WTB NDB X-Mitter

    FCC has opened up two new HAM bands. An NDB transmitter can be modified to operate on those bands. An ADF can be used as a receiver. I have the ADF. I need a de-commissioned NDB transmitter. My home drome has already disposed of theirs. If anyone knows of an NDB that will be taken out of...
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    For Sale WTB NDB X-Mitter

    How can I delete this?
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    Master left on, dead battery

    I'm certian that no one here is guilty of this. :rolleyes: But was wondering if there would be a market for a simple, easy to install device, that would shut down the main buss, in the unlikely event that the master switch is left on. (after shutdown)
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    AD93-19-04

    As far as I can tell, is NA for my carb. But, even if it was applicable, why will the A&P/IA not open it up to make sure it's been complied with? Why does he want to send it off to Kelly, or some such? I was told that he could take it apart, and confirm the AD compliance, but he could not put...
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    Dropped FF.....

    ....but they didn't tell me that I was dropped. Departed PBF, called MEM Center, was given squawk code, told to Ident, I then heard "...radar contact, Alt. 31.xx, I have you at (alt.) say equipment." I reply with aircraft type, and confirm the alt setting, and never heard another peep. I was...
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    A question about FF or GP

    What happens when you don't pay the subscription fee? Does the app just quit working, or does it still work, just without updates?
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