Not able to fall a sleep, I have been thinking about this distributor thing and I beleive I have the root cause to all my ignition troubles. In the conversion...
Well Mike, That's definitely a problem. Depending on stuff like temperature and humidity you've got a huge variable there. The downside of having your timing...
I agree. The set up should be done as you have stated. In my case I accepted what had be done by the original converter and accepted it as correct. I never...
There was a fourth indicator. The points adjustment screw was not in a position such that it could be adjusted through the little window in the distributor....
Education, Experience, Character Development, Developing friendships,. it's never a failure. Flying It is just a bonus J From: TailwindForum@yahoogroups.com...
Well said! Funny thing but I think the same thing applies to dating women...except there is a different bonus. To: TailwindForum@yahoogroups.com From:...
Glad you stuck to it. Good trouble shooting skills. As you found out not all iformation is good or correct. Run into the same problems on the big birds. Causes...
thanks for posting - what a great looking simulator. Stephen Power Vacaville To: TailwindForum@yahoogroups.com From: gerry.vandyk@... Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009...
One good reason for the extra fly-off time when not going with a certified engine. I am not saying that using a different engine is bad, just warrants a little...
Mike, while you were mucking thru the condition, we all received a real world education and reminder of a lot of things we have forgotten. Thankyou.. Farmer...
Its goes to show the power of this list. I don't think my mind would have ventured into the area of the contact point mounting unless one of the posters had...
Hey Guys,                 Been talking about it... Just thought I'd put a couple pictures of the finished  product... it works great......
Looks good Mike, try a greased felt washer to cover that small crack where the bearing is, might help keep out dust and small particles.......I don't mean to...
Mike, that is why I'll head out for the $50.00 cup of coffee in the morning. Farmer John ... From: Michael Ruhnke To: tailwindforum@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
"O&O" Specs: OK Don, I have listed below my understanding of the specs on Steve Wittman's O&O. Most of what I know about the airplane's spec's is info gained...
You might consider a little more tire clearance for the top of the fork. Tires grow from centrifical force. ... From: Mike & "Jaz" To: STOL Buttercup ;...
Not this solid sucker..... if anything.... as it "wears" there will be more and more clearance. Â Â I think Duane has the same tire.... but it's not rounded...
Hey Cy,              Remember.... We're talk'n "Buttercup Speed"...Not Tailwind   A little slower on the landings and Take off....  ...
Hi Guys... Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â This is the same tire... as I said , it'll wear... and get more clearance... Â Â If it needs it right away......
Just bought 2, four inch, tail wheels for a very good (cheap price) at a Fly Market. Was told they were for a Vans tail dragger. The thru bolt bearings are for...
I am hoping that someone can provide me with some information on rigging ailerons on a cougar. I purchased 6001C with the wings off and in trying to get it set...