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Quote from: wilsonphil on July 04, 2022, 12:33:30 AMQuote from: Flyin6 on July 03, 2022, 07:47:17 PMYou did all that in two weeks???????????Have a little experience...Did a "Don style" oil change on my Commanche 250 that involved a new engine...More like two years though!Congrats.New parts look great!Bad mechs just ruin the experience of owning your own airplane.Yes two weeks, not hard if you know what needs done and focus your energy, keep the goal in sight dont get off track.Yes i actually did do an Oil change also. Overhual shops are the real issue right now.You're just admitted to being quite wealthy...Overhaul shops and a T-28...Outta my leagueGood on youOhio...?? Where?Please say Lunken Airport.
Quote from: Flyin6 on July 03, 2022, 07:47:17 PMYou did all that in two weeks???????????Have a little experience...Did a "Don style" oil change on my Commanche 250 that involved a new engine...More like two years though!Congrats.New parts look great!Bad mechs just ruin the experience of owning your own airplane.Yes two weeks, not hard if you know what needs done and focus your energy, keep the goal in sight dont get off track.Yes i actually did do an Oil change also. Overhual shops are the real issue right now.
You did all that in two weeks???????????Have a little experience...Did a "Don style" oil change on my Commanche 250 that involved a new engine...More like two years though!Congrats.New parts look great!Bad mechs just ruin the experience of owning your own airplane.
Almost ready, all systems back together just need the static check to get ready for ferry permit. Slow speed Taxi check went well, Made full power, everything temp wise right were its supposed to be. its funny how it makes my truck look so small.
Quote from: wilsonphil on August 17, 2022, 04:18:32 PMAlmost ready, all systems back together just need the static check to get ready for ferry permit. Slow speed Taxi check went well, Made full power, everything temp wise right were its supposed to be. its funny how it makes my truck look so small.Since clearly you need a bigger truck, you should probably sell me little blue
Quote from: wyorunner on August 17, 2022, 08:18:23 PMQuote from: wilsonphil on August 17, 2022, 04:18:32 PMAlmost ready, all systems back together just need the static check to get ready for ferry permit. Slow speed Taxi check went well, Made full power, everything temp wise right were its supposed to be. its funny how it makes my truck look so small.Since clearly you need a bigger truck, you should probably sell me little blue Never in a 100 years will i sell that truck!
When you attach that RAM to a wing store, it will really make that airplane look ugly!Make sure you place a pretty girl on the other side to compensate.
Yes I have seen that one and the guy hanging off the bomb racks with his M4.I'll add this, when I bought the T28 one of my worries were the fuel cells, they were replaced when the plane was overhauled back in the 90's. My concern was they hadn't had fuel in them for quite some time. Every trio up I would put 10-25- 50gal in and then wait to make sure it didn't spring any leaks.This last trip and after I was done taxing around I was brave enough to top her off. Everyone thinks they are paying a lot for Diesel/Gas try some AV gas, didn't buy this plane for its fuel efficiency so not a complaint just a statement of how off the rails things have gotten.
Ok we are airborne after 12 yes of neglect I got it back in the air. Lots of little issues but all in all it flys true. Made it to Hobbs NM. Will finish the trip to Brownsville
Made it to Brownsville, its in the hanger awaiting a lot of much need love and affection.Cant be more happier with the flight just a little bit of weather but nothing forcing me down.TRN yes one shot, three hour flight, remember this plane cruses at 200 KTS I can push it harder and go higher but I was being very conservative for obvious reasons.just glad we saved another flyable bird from the parts bin.
Just so everyone can get a better understanding what needs to be done on an older airplane, a lot of this would not of been required if the plane have not gotten involved with a very unfortunate ownership and neglected.1. Prop removal for AD compliance and overhaul. The prop has to come off every 5 years for corrosion inspection, I'm going to have it overhauled/zero timed while that is being done.2. Prop governor repair/overhaul, working fine but leaking so it will be good time to address it. 3. All engine hoses, why? Because they are 30YO and it better safe than sorry.4. Fuel boost pump, started popping CB on the flight, not 100% sure its the pump or other issues.5. Fuel leak, don’t know if it’s the cell or the connection at the cell. (Requires complete defuel)6. Intercom system.7. A SLEW of electrical issues and a few radio issues. 8. Numerous soft goods, seals, pads that need love.9. LOT and LOTs of minor cosmetic issues. If this was my only function in life most of it could be done in a week or less but I will do as much as possible with the time I will have. The prop alone will be gone for 6-8 weeks.A lot of the electrical issues will take a lot of time and effort because this plane has very few schematics from when it was rebuilt back in the 90’s.The core electrical system is the same but all the “new” items are a rats nest of mostly people working on the plane that should not be tying their own shoes let alone touching an airplane.
QUESTION,If one is good is two better?
Quote from: wilsonphil on October 04, 2022, 11:53:40 AMQUESTION,If one is good is two better?Of course, for most things
Twins are nice, but there are lots of choices."stay tuned"
I just don't want to wind up missing a digit or limb. I can sometimes get in a hurry to get results.