... I just finished the assembly of a 503 from some misc parts I got from several sources. i can't say where most came from. Bought the complete ignition from...
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Ron & Mary Ohler
reoair
Jan 1, 2005 2:35 pm
Those that remain Ultralights (USA definition) will find it ... Owch, come on. The about the only reason such an attitude would be true is if you want to bring...
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Ron & Mary Ohler
reoair
Jan 1, 2005 2:45 pm
Clear laquer, WD-40, or machine shop supply shops have several types of aerosol corrosion preventative compounds. Some of the corrosion preventing compounds...
60893
Ron & Mary Ohler
reoair
Jan 1, 2005 3:01 pm
Hey Gene-at least you are doing it! I've been flying for 16 years and have yet to have gone into a towered airport. Ron Ohler ... From: <genedean1@...>...
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Dave Ahlberg
delta2ul
Jan 2, 2005 12:00 am
... Or because you want to attend an event and don't have the day to fly there and the day back, or more. Plus you can drive at night.... I think this is why...
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captaineqs
Jan 2, 2005 1:50 am
"Practical"? What's practical about UL-type aircraft? They're a flying dirt bike. You don't fly one for practicality, you fly one for fun....
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Ron & Mary Ohler
reoair
Jan 2, 2005 2:19 am
Let's see. Wig-Wag. Humm... Oh OK. That was in June right? That was the day I replaced the bearings in the prop redrive pulley. I rehung the engine that I had...
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Ron & Mary Ohler
reoair
Jan 2, 2005 2:40 am
Oh, and another issue that I have with competing with you guy's. That stinking GPS requirement. Since I don't have one, I'm out of the competition anyway. Ron...
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captaineqs
Jan 2, 2005 2:46 am
Buy a Garmin Trex for abou $100, cable-tie the thing to a tube somewhere, and you're back in the race. ... competition...
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Ron & Mary Ohler
reoair
Jan 2, 2005 3:08 am
I'm still paying for the past 18 months of medical expences. The money's not really there and I just have a problem with paying $ for something that I would...
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Dave Ahlberg
delta2ul
Jan 2, 2005 3:10 am
Ron, The use of GPS allows us to be able to do so much without an army of volunteers. The recommended unit is the $100 Garmin eTrex available in any Walmart. ...
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genedean1@...
trikergene
Jan 2, 2005 5:16 am
Ron, I have an extra. Jump on in. It's tough and it'll keep ya hopping, but you'll learn alot. gene ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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captaineqs
Jan 2, 2005 5:21 am
Borrow a GPS for three or four hours' flying time. You may decide that you have more use for it. I fly outside the local area pretty often (when you start...
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Dan Leech
danl239
Jan 2, 2005 6:01 am
After lurking on the sidelines for a long time and following the current thread, ya got my attention, yea I know, I'm known to be a bit slow sometimes... You...
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Ron & Mary Ohler
reoair
Jan 2, 2005 5:34 pm
Oh I know they make life a lot easier. I just feel having to keep track of a sectional, county maps, compass, do course corrections in your head and keep track...
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ultrawinger2
Jan 2, 2005 6:08 pm
How'd you get your dirt bike to the dirt? Reggie ... for...
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captaineqs
Jan 2, 2005 6:12 pm
It does. So do tailwheels, solo hand-propping and narrow, soft runways. However, in this era of MOAs, Restricted Areas, and Class You-Name-It airspace, it's...
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captaineqs
Jan 2, 2005 7:24 pm
When I had a dirt bike, I kept it where the dirt is. ;) I didn't buy an airplane to drag it around behind a car....
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Richie Gray
richie8310
Jan 2, 2005 11:50 pm
Hello boys and girls--we do have girls on this list don't we-- today it was 75 here in Meridian, Ms.-- I finished installing a fuel tank in a 172 and then...
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williams jeff
jeffwilliams0
Jan 3, 2005 12:04 am
I am looking for a GPS unit for CHEAP. Anyone have a suggestion where I can go to purchase one online? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Jim C
jrc712
Jan 3, 2005 12:38 am
Hey Richie, Glad to hear the ole ticker is still beating - I'm busy doing some mods on my G2K - should've been flying - Guess I'll need to venture up your way...
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Steve Cooper
spdrflyr
Jan 3, 2005 12:41 am
EBAY has tons of 'em ... From: williams jeff [mailto:jeffwilliams0@...] Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2005 6:05 PM To: FLY-UL@yahoogroups.com Subject: UL:...
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Don Topping
dontopping2002
Jan 3, 2005 1:52 am
www.garmin.com Get a rebuilt one with warranty for half price of a new one. ... From: "williams jeff" <jeffwilliams0@...> To: <FLY-UL@yahoogroups.com>...
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Jay D
rdd3959
Jan 3, 2005 1:57 am
The best I remember, it is the first weekend in May, Jim. Seeya there Jay D...
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Richie Gray
richie8310
Jan 3, 2005 2:11 am
Hey boys, the fly-in here is the first Saturday in May. you boys and anyone else can fly in Friday and we'll have a big cook out, my motorhome is now at my...
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williams jeff
jeffwilliams0
Jan 3, 2005 3:07 am
Sounds like a grat idea. I could not find anywhere on this site that discussed how to purchase a rebult one. Don Topping <dtopping@...>...
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Don Topping
dontopping2002
Jan 3, 2005 3:44 am
phone 913-397-8200 Olathe, Kansas ... From: "williams jeff" <jeffwilliams0@...> To: <FLY-UL@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2005 9:07 PM ...
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Ron & Mary Ohler
reoair
Jan 3, 2005 3:57 am
Oh Gene, I remember how exciting it was for you. I was glad for you that the guys took you under their wing to keep the event fun and not overwhelming. You did...
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Ron & Mary Ohler
reoair
Jan 3, 2005 6:04 am
Yes, I've heard it before. For different reasons, some folks need more guidance that others. Some are a bit.... well.....Like the 2 seat PPC pilot(future...
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frankey1121@...
jamesf_r
Jan 3, 2005 2:06 pm
In a message dated 1/1/05 9:42:05 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, o3x@... writes: It's nice to be able to hit a couple of buttons and see my RTLS ...