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  1. Neal

    Hartzell propeller lubrication intervals

    There are mixed answers on whether or not to lube the prop, Hartzell's guidance is pretty clear. So if you put an ounce of lube in each side every year, where is it going??? Is this something that finds its way out? Or is there simply plenty of room over 10+ years that you're not going to have...
  2. Neal

    TheRAF.org updated website

    I haven't visited the website for a while, not sure when they changed it but it requires a login now. Looks like some nice improvements. https://airfield.guide.theraf.org/map
  3. Neal

    California Legislature Passes Leaded Avgas Ban

    In case you needed one more reason to not live in or fly to/from California! https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/california-lead-ban/
  4. Neal

    Hartzell acquires Reiff preheat systems

    https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2024/august/22/hartzell-boosts-preheat-options-with-reiff-acquisition
  5. Neal

    FYI Garmin G3X Touch (experimental) 9.51 released

    Garmin follows up their initial attempt with a bugfix attempt, consistency is key! I'll update mine soon. https://www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=010-00G3X-00
  7. Neal

    Question Manifold pressure first or Propeller first - after takeoff?

    So you takeoff, prop and manifold are full forward, 2700 RPM check. Now you want to bring the prop back to 2500 RPM to reduce noise, etc. Do you bring the manifold back first, such as to 25 inches? Or do you leave the manifold full forward and bring the prop back to 2500? Story: I took a...
  8. Neal

    FYI NO-GO: Garmin G3X Touch (experimental) 9.50 released

    https://www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=010-00G3X-00
  9. Neal

    FYI Digital backup of aircraft logbooks

    I attended a seminar at Oskosh by a broker which was a good discussion on the buying and selling process, inspections, annuals, and many details. One item of note was the most critical logbook is your airframe/aircraft logbook. The engine logbook starts new at TBO, the prop is new at...
  10. Neal

    Question Aeroshell vs Phillips engine oil?

    It's come up a few times on the Aeroshell vs Phillips, what do you use and why? I personally have a variant of the Lycoming IO-360. I asked the Lycoming booth at EAA AirVenture and they wouldn't answer the question, they just provide the spec for you to decide. Curious what others choose and why.
  11. Neal

    Question Proper way to tie down an airplane?

    I see and hear different stories about how to tie down your airplane, let's take the wings for example. Do you tie down with the ropes/chains vertical or forward of the wing with tailwheel tie down pulling aft? I've heard not to put tie downs forward of the wing because if your tailwheel tie...
  13. Neal

    Question Flying together and traffic alerts?

    Haven’t done the cub gaggle yet but I assume multiple planes in close proximity, not formation, may get non stop traffic alerts especially now with the G3X offering them. What do people do to mitigate alerts when flying in “formation” to destinations?
  14. Neal

    Starlink Mini coming late 2024

    This may be the answer to airplane camping as well as other uses such as backpacking, hiking, and more. It seems this new device about 12 inches in length can be powered by USB C so something like a Jackery many have, including self, will give you Internet in remote locations. Good for checking...
  15. Neal

    FYI Garmin G3X Touch (experimental) 9.41 released

    https://www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=010-00G3X-00 https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=7129 Changes made from version 9.33 to 9.41: Added configuration of CAS message audio alerts Added ability for VFR/IFR chart orientation to follow map page setting Added...
  16. Neal

    Question Taxiing over tie down ropes?

    When parking at a FBO it concerns me when having to taxi over tie down ropes. My concern is something kicking up into the prop. I'm not sure if I'm just paranoid but what is your take on parking when there are tie down ropes you have to go over?
  17. Neal

    Question When to use Lean of Peak (LOP) Lycoming engines, and maybe others?

    I'm curious on when people use lean of peak vs. not. In my last FX-3 I had situations where the engine would hiccup as discussed in another thread below and catch my attention. My new FX-3 has done this the first time about two weeks ago and I think I discovered the trend. I'm typically just...
  19. Neal

    FYI Garmin GFC 500 - Control Wheel Steering

    I have a Garmin G3X experimental with a GFC 500 and roll/pitch servos in my Carbon Cub FX-3. I have the GMC 305 control head but that part is moot. Did you know...pressing and holding the AP "disconnect" button will actually engage your autopilot? It's called control wheel steering (CWS) and is...
  20. Neal

    Question To tie down or not?

    Fly-in season is arriving and I like to go to destinations with grass strip events. The question is when to tie down. I have parking brakes, I learned it's best to just engage one side so wind or something spins you vs flips you over but my concern would be prop blast, etc. If lined up in a row...
  21. Neal

    Unicom frequency separation?

    It amazes me how cluttered various unicom's are such as 122.7 and 122.8 for example. Why don't we have more frequencies available for unicom use at uncontrolled fields so that we don't have to compete with each other within radio distance?
  22. Neal

    What do you use to find grass strips?

    How do you build your network of places to fly in the backcountry? Finding grass strips, permissions, etc? I use the website below but it's pretty slim in my area. Trying to figure out how to find more exciting places to fly in my somewhat local area. Any tips...
  23. Neal

    Fabric repair on a cub?

    I hope to not have to do it but what is involved to patch a tear in a fabric plane such as a cub?
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