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by Lopez
Mon Jan 25, 2016 5:25 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Shipping control surfaces?
Replies: 7
Views: 9363

Re: Shipping control surfaces?

Thanks for the input guys. My thoughts at this point are to ship cores with cardboard/foam and rebuilt parts in crates.
by Lopez
Sun Jan 24, 2016 8:31 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Shipping control surfaces?
Replies: 7
Views: 9363

Shipping control surfaces?

I have shipped and received here and there over the years. Over the past 18 months, I've obtained a fairly large collection of control surfaces (everything from 172 elevators to 206 flaps in terms of dimensions). I am selling them on eBay and through other online venues. I have always built custom c...
by Lopez
Sun Dec 27, 2015 5:47 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Flying Phonomena
Replies: 18
Views: 21403

Re: Flying Phonomena

pdb wrote:I have a friend who flew a 185 around the world. Whenever he flew at night or over water, which was a lot, he would swear that the engine started sounding a bit rougher. His solution was to turn up the volume of the music in his headphones.
Proctor???
by Lopez
Wed Nov 11, 2015 4:04 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Continental Engine Paint
Replies: 5
Views: 4988

Re: Continental Engine Paint

Oldsmobile gold, same as continental gold. I've painted all the overhauls I've done with this.
by Lopez
Tue Oct 06, 2015 3:22 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Bifold hangar door seal
Replies: 2
Views: 4805

Bifold hangar door seal

Any suggestions on where to source the seal for the top and bottom of my hangar doors for less than $3-6/ft?
by Lopez
Sun Oct 04, 2015 11:23 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: 44C Annual issues - need advice
Replies: 68
Views: 45009

Re: 44C Annual issues - need advice

I think I have a set of old rudder pedals in good shape if you're interested.

Aeropodinc at gmail dot com
by Lopez
Tue Jun 09, 2015 2:38 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: IPad software glitch...DO NOT upgrade to ios8.3
Replies: 12
Views: 18684

Re: IPad software glitch...DO NOT upgrade to ios8.3

FYI, the glitch is not 100% fixed... Hi Tony, Here are a few more things for you to try: We have confirmed that if your iPad or iPhone has a Lightning connector (the small connector about 1/4" across) updating the Garmin GLO to firmware version 2.7 will resolve the iOS 8.3 GPS issue. IMPORTANT:...
by Lopez
Tue Feb 10, 2015 11:45 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Bike rack STC
Replies: 39
Views: 30157

Re: Bike rack STC

Mit (the owner of the 185) is a customer of mine. He bought a pod from me last year. Like most of the southern hemisphere customers I've had, he was truly a first class guy to deal with.
by Lopez
Thu Dec 25, 2014 4:08 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Your Most Favorite Christmas Present Ever
Replies: 7
Views: 10200

Re: Your Most Favorite Christmas Present Ever

Today with my family. My 3 year old little girl woke up early today, because that's what kids do on xmas. She "helped" my 3 month old boy open his gifts. What a great day!
by Lopez
Fri Oct 24, 2014 11:27 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: I'm trying to find a panel light rheostat
Replies: 10
Views: 15128

Re: I'm trying to find a panel light rheostat

I think I have and extra from my rebuild. I'll take a look next week at the hangar and make you a deal.
by Lopez
Fri Oct 24, 2014 11:10 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Forward carry through spar
Replies: 33
Views: 23797

Re: Forward carry through spar

I probably have one. Aeropodinc at gmail dot com if you need one.
by Lopez
Thu Oct 02, 2014 4:49 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: lift rings
Replies: 2
Views: 3329

Re: lift rings

Email me @ aeropodinc@gmail.com and I can send you some details.
by Lopez
Mon Sep 22, 2014 3:03 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: 170B float drawings
Replies: 16
Views: 12544

Re: 170B float drawings

Can anyone provide a source for Cessna 170B float install drawings. Actually looking for a list of parts needed to add a float kit to a 170B. Thanks Email me at aeropodinc@gmail.com, I have no concerns about Cessna chasing me down for proprietary information on an airplane they haven't built for 50...
by Lopez
Tue Sep 09, 2014 3:55 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Avcon 180hp oil temps
Replies: 10
Views: 5261

Re: Avcon 180hp oil temps

My Lyc ran cool too, so I put a plate in front of the oil cooler and that brought it up to proper temps. Sometimes in the summer it runs a wee bit warm, but not out of limits by any stretch.
by Lopez
Tue Jun 03, 2014 4:14 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Playing with the Go Pro and the B
Replies: 8
Views: 7424

Re: Playing with the Go Pro and the B

Yep, I was flying dad's 185. Mine is still looking like it was last time you saw it Dave.