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- Tue Jan 07, 2014 12:34 pm
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: Nenana Ice Classic in Minnesota
- Replies: 7
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Nenana Ice Classic in Minnesota
We are WARMING UP! At a -5 ......headed to above zero Today!!!!! Anybody remember the TV Show "Northern Exposure" (one of my all time favorites)...and the Nenana Ice Classic , "Breakup" ......you guess it, at 12 noon today all that can make it to Lake Benton we are running throug...
- Mon Jan 06, 2014 11:11 am
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: The High for the Day
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13578
Re: The High for the Day
We have lucked out .....the Temp is down to a -24 but the wind has died down some so we haven't dropped below that -55 to -60 windchill.
Projected high for today is a balmy -15.....
ya sure you betcha
W.
Projected high for today is a balmy -15.....
ya sure you betcha
W.
- Mon Jan 06, 2014 12:57 am
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: The High for the Day
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13578
Re: The High for the Day
Wingnut
most of the livestock is gone. I have 6 head left. Water was still open and hour ago ........
7pm and we just hit -55 wind chill...... I think it's going to be a little brisk come morning.........
most of the livestock is gone. I have 6 head left. Water was still open and hour ago ........
7pm and we just hit -55 wind chill...... I think it's going to be a little brisk come morning.........
- Sun Jan 05, 2014 1:14 pm
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: It's so Cold that.....
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4221
It's so Cold that.....
If you have one please add it.....
How cold is it in your area....
It's so cold that.....Grandpa's teeth are chattering in the glass
How cold is it in your area....
It's so cold that.....Grandpa's teeth are chattering in the glass
- Sun Jan 05, 2014 1:09 pm
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: The High for the Day
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13578
The High for the Day
We hit the High Temp for the day at 5:45 am at a minus 10 (-10 F) .......at 7am it is now a -14 and dropping. We are to reach a -30 by tomorrow a.m. with wind chills to reach a -55 to -70.......yikes!!!!
- Sun Dec 29, 2013 4:29 am
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Micro VGs
- Replies: 44
- Views: 40344
Re: Micro VGs
MMO just for you........oooopppppssss that another one of those topics for a cold winter day and no flying eh.
Happy New Year George, and thanks for all your help n this forum!
W.
Happy New Year George, and thanks for all your help n this forum!
W.
- Fri Dec 27, 2013 7:36 pm
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Micro VGs
- Replies: 44
- Views: 40344
Re: Micro VGs
W.
- Tue Dec 24, 2013 12:55 pm
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: Merry Christmas to the 170 Family!!!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2336
Merry Christmas to the 170 Family!!!!
Just wanted to wish everyone here a Merry Christmas!!!!!! Mary Jo John and myself have been blessed in many ways, one of which has been to meet some of the nice people in the 170 club. Memories we will cherish forever. Hoping to meet more of you and wish all a great 2014!!!!!! Fly Baby Fly...... W.
- Sun Dec 22, 2013 2:31 pm
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Micro VGs
- Replies: 44
- Views: 40344
Re: Micro VGs
a_003.jpg BL I remember reading your comments several years back so I was very reluctant to spend the money on VG's. Then as I was researching them again for the Champ, people commented 1) they don't work 2) I would claim they work because I spent the money 3) what the hell do you want to put them ...
- Sun Dec 22, 2013 3:33 am
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Micro VGs
- Replies: 44
- Views: 40344
Re: Micro VGs
Put them on my Super Champ about 5 weeks ago. The kit is fantastic and easy to use. Complete paperwork as well, they do it right. I did it myself as well, under direct supervision of and A&P :D :wink: . I used some scaffolding on wheels which was a life savor. If I do another I will have someone...
- Sun Dec 08, 2013 4:42 pm
- Forum: The Hangar
- Topic: Winterization plate outline request
- Replies: 37
- Views: 67840
Re: Winterization plate outline request
Just a thought....... when I had the 0-300 "57" I had made some cowl plugs to restrict the intake.......in my Champ I'm making a restricting plate on the lower cowl for exit air. Suppose to induce more air into the scat tube for cabin heat.....don't know yet, but may work as well on a 170....
- Fri Nov 29, 2013 1:08 am
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7636
Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Our Family was blessed to spend the day with Richard and Ina with all the fixins.......a little flying too.
Happy Thanksgiving to all
W.
Happy Thanksgiving to all
W.
- Sun Nov 24, 2013 12:05 pm
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: OT Any Champ 7AC experts or owners here
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15586
Re: OT Any Champ 7AC experts or owners here
Hey Bruce About time you come over to the DARK SIDE My 7AC is the "Super Champ" with a o-235 up front. Which is different yet. Hey W some of us would call that a "Super Chump". :lol: Your just jealous that your not a "Aeronca-teer" :lol: :lol: One for all and All for O...
- Sun Nov 24, 2013 1:59 am
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: OT Any Champ 7AC experts or owners here
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15586
Re: OT Any Champ 7AC experts or owners here
Might be able to see this one better.
- Sun Nov 24, 2013 1:51 am
- Forum: The Pilot Lounge
- Topic: OT Any Champ 7AC experts or owners here
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15586
Re: OT Any Champ 7AC experts or owners here
IMG_2425.JPG Hey Bruce About time you come over to the DARK SIDE :lol: My 7AC is the "Super Champ" with a o-235 up front. Which is different yet. I'm no expert but a 85-8 and a 85-12 are about 96 1/2% the same it's the 3 1/2 % that will drive you nuts If you look close at the picture you ...