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by ShawnM
Tue Feb 13, 2024 8:11 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New Member from GA
Replies: 3
Views: 861

Re: New Member from GA

Welcome ironnerd, please share what you plan on building. An old hangar buddy I had a few years ago had a E-AB RV-12. I do like your group that you are a member of in Georgia, we need something like like here in my area to gather some like minded people together.
by ShawnM
Thu Jan 18, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Sport plot and carrying your log book
Replies: 2
Views: 1921

Re: Sport plot and carrying your log book

I have my endorsements in PDF format on my phone in Adobe Acrobat and my logbook in the cloud with access from my phone. This would work as "other evidence". Paper is a thing of the past. :D
by ShawnM
Sun Dec 10, 2023 8:33 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: new member from CA
Replies: 7
Views: 7219

Re: new member from CA

claws wrote: Wed Nov 22, 2023 12:13 pm I'm counting on the MOSAIC rule being implemented by the time I finish my training next year. When it passes I'll be able to rent/fly most of the planes at my local airport that are owned by my training organization.
Now this made me laugh. :mrgreen:
by ShawnM
Fri Oct 06, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: FAA Extends MOSAIC Comment Period from 10/23/2023 to 01/22/2024
Replies: 4
Views: 2125

Re: FAA Extends MOSAIC Comment Period from 10/23/2023 to 01/22/2024

In "gov speak" that's what they call kicking the can down the road. :mrgreen:
by ShawnM
Tue Jul 04, 2023 4:41 pm
Forum: The Want Ads
Topic: Avionics for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 15186

Avionics for sale

I'm finally starting my panel upgrade in my 2007 SportCruiser and I'm pulling avionics now. I have the following avionics for sale and these items are listed on Barnstormers also. Garmin GTR-200 COM radio with built in 2 place intercom - $850 Garmin GDL-82 ADS-B out - $1400 Garmin GDL-39-3D ADS-B in...
by ShawnM
Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:24 am
Forum: Light Sport Aircraft
Topic: Legitimate aviation companies?
Replies: 3
Views: 2868

Re: Legitimate aviation companies?

I think I saw this plane or one with the same design in Sebring a few years ago but it was not part of the show.
by ShawnM
Sun Jan 08, 2023 1:29 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Rotax prices? Am I missing something?
Replies: 4
Views: 2794

Re: Rotax prices? Am I missing something?

That's clearly a scam. No way to contact other than email and no info on location. The registrar is in Malaysia, are you sure you want to send them your money? The website still has placeholders on some of the pages. Several misspellings and grammatical errors, good luck. You've been warned. :shock:
by ShawnM
Wed Dec 28, 2022 10:41 am
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: Hal effect current sensor
Replies: 3
Views: 5413

Re: Hal effect current sensor

As JJay stated the yellow wires are unregulated A/C voltage going to the voltage regulator. You want to measure DC current being pulled from the battery to monitor the drain on the system so the sensor is already mounted in the correct place. Not sure why you want to measure the current coming out o...
by ShawnM
Mon Oct 24, 2022 10:51 pm
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: Loose trim tab actuator during ferry flight
Replies: 2
Views: 4519

Re: Loose trim tab actuator during ferry flight

It appears that the servo trim motor has come loose from its mount. You'll have to drill out those 7 perimeter rivets on the plate that holds the trim servo. Then you can drop it out of the elevator and see what came loose. I'd suggest some nut plates instead of rivets on the reinstall so it's easie...
by ShawnM
Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:42 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello from Florida
Replies: 5
Views: 6029

Re: Hello from Florida

Hello and welcome Skydreams. I'm also in Florida, Clearwater to be exact. My plane is in Zephyrhills and they have a big (and busy) skydive school there as well. Seems like they are always in the air over the airport. Where are you located? This is helpful info for others to recommend a flying club ...
by ShawnM
Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:43 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: HELLOOO Sport Pilots!
Replies: 6
Views: 5351

Re: HELLOOO Sport Pilots!

Welcome to the forum Rocky. I agree with Dave and I would suggest that you first define your mission and then buy a plane that suits that mission. Don't buy one based on price, reviews on forums or YouTube or how sexy it is. If the plane does not fit your mission it's useless. BEW is a huge consider...
by ShawnM
Mon Jun 20, 2022 6:09 pm
Forum: Experimenter's Corner
Topic: E-LSA with new prop: Re-enter Phase 1?
Replies: 9
Views: 7231

Re: E-LSA with new prop: Re-enter Phase 1?

I was told by a local DAR and confirmed with my local FSDO that If the manufacturer of this LSA also sells the plane with the Sensenich prop then you would not have to go back to Phase 1 testing because it's already been done by the manufacturer. My SportCruiser has been sold by the manufacturer wit...
by ShawnM
Tue Jun 07, 2022 7:23 am
Forum: FARs
Topic: Young Eagles and 61.315(c)(2)
Replies: 6
Views: 20457

Re: Young Eagles and 61.315(c)(2)

As with most all FAR's, they are as clear as mud. :mrgreen:
by ShawnM
Tue May 24, 2022 2:07 pm
Forum: Light Sport Aircraft
Topic: Skyranger knowledge & experience?
Replies: 39
Views: 12869

Re: Skyranger knowledge & experience?

That is certainly an epic cross country for sure, be safe. Yes, need pics.
by ShawnM
Thu May 19, 2022 6:44 am
Forum: Light Sport Aircraft
Topic: Skyranger knowledge & experience?
Replies: 39
Views: 12869

Re: Skyranger knowledge & experience?

There's a guy at my airport who also owns and flies a SkyRanger. He also had something to do with importing or distribution if I remember correctly. He said they built about 20 of them back in the day. It has a 912UL on it and I just fabricated a new instrument panel for it to update all the old ste...