INNOVATION THREAD. Got an idea? Post it here.
- Thread starter corcoran
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Here's one.
Raising your brake reservoir up to the cowling oil service door. This is my modification on Yoda's tip of elevating the brake reservoir up higher on the firewall for increased head pressure. It provides easier access during preflight inspection. It requires a 16 inch hose (with a 45 degree fitting and a straight fitting) and an Adel clamp.
Raising your brake reservoir up to the cowling oil service door. This is my modification on Yoda's tip of elevating the brake reservoir up higher on the firewall for increased head pressure. It provides easier access during preflight inspection. It requires a 16 inch hose (with a 45 degree fitting and a straight fitting) and an Adel clamp.
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corcoran
Orbiting Earth
I'm a judge so not eligible to win... however...
Everyone has struts on each side of the glareshield. The windshield is in the way so they are impossible to keep painted and looking good. Buy some Protective Wire Wrap at Harbor Freight to slip over the struts. Cheap and improves appearance.
Tom Corcoran
Everyone has struts on each side of the glareshield. The windshield is in the way so they are impossible to keep painted and looking good. Buy some Protective Wire Wrap at Harbor Freight to slip over the struts. Cheap and improves appearance.
Tom Corcoran
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arturo1
Orbiting Earth
This is a great idea but would something like this requiere AP/IA sign off as a minor modification to the airplane certificate?Arturo
arturo1
Orbiting Earth
Another great idea, will it have to be thermal paint?Thanks
arturo1
Orbiting Earth
I'm a judge so not eligible to win... however...
Everyone has struts on each side of the glareshield. The windshield is in the way so they are impossible to keep painted and looking good. Buy some Protective Wire Wrap at Harbor Freight to slip over the struts. Cheap and improves appearance.
Tom Corcoran
great too!
The real trade name of that wire bundle wrap is 'convolex tubing'. It is approved for use on aircraft. And this is good idea.
IMHO.
http://www.te.com/commerce/Document...=srchrtrv&DocNm=RT-1162&DocType=SS&DocLang=EN
I actually painted my support struts black during windshield replacement. The black color is less in your face (noticeable in your field of vision) as the white paint. Which reminds me. My struts were very tight against the old poorly fitting windshield. I replaced it with a thicker windshield. I cut the top flanges from two spare struts and used them as spacers between the struts and airframe to give more clearance.
IMHO.
http://www.te.com/commerce/Document...=srchrtrv&DocNm=RT-1162&DocType=SS&DocLang=EN
I actually painted my support struts black during windshield replacement. The black color is less in your face (noticeable in your field of vision) as the white paint. Which reminds me. My struts were very tight against the old poorly fitting windshield. I replaced it with a thicker windshield. I cut the top flanges from two spare struts and used them as spacers between the struts and airframe to give more clearance.
paulwerbin
Headed to Andromeda
I had a bump added to my lower cowling on the Sierra. Without this they all seem to hit the muffler causing wear to both.
paulwerbin
Headed to Andromeda
I think the whole BAC deserves an award for being the first type club specific live online (Imeet) FAA approved wings credit seminars.
corcoran
Orbiting Earth
While we are all on a roll...
Cover those nasty spots where the paint is flaking with a vinyl circle which can be made for you in most colors by any sign shop... cheap. The only prep is a quick rub with a Scotchguard pad. It's not an elegant fix, though better that flaking paint. It looks better and protects until your next paint job. Note: A circle has no corners to lift up.
Tom Corcoran
Cover those nasty spots where the paint is flaking with a vinyl circle which can be made for you in most colors by any sign shop... cheap. The only prep is a quick rub with a Scotchguard pad. It's not an elegant fix, though better that flaking paint. It looks better and protects until your next paint job. Note: A circle has no corners to lift up.
Tom Corcoran
paxflyer
Flight Levels
Here's #3.
Paint the inside of your lower engine cowling. Most upper cowls are painted inside, most lower cowls are not??? Paint seals the fiberglass, adding a layer of protection and makes it easier to spot a problem during preflight.
That's pretty good. Easy to spot problems early.
Cheers, James
Paint the inside of your lower engine cowling. Most upper cowls are painted inside, most lower cowls are not??? Paint seals the fiberglass, adding a layer of protection and makes it easier to spot a problem during preflight.
That's pretty good. Easy to spot problems early.
Cheers, James
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