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Post subject: Re: Aerostars  Posted: 05 Oct 2024, 17:48 |
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Username Protected wrote: here’s an electroair setup on an aerostar, not mine.
But I always thought this would be perfect, two of these bad boys and no more dual mag. Not a very good location to mount the coil pack. One failed belt, on either the AC compressor of the alternator, and the wires could easily be damaged/severed. BTW, that isn't a -J2BD, that engine has two conventional mags. Jeff
I didn’t say it was a good location or a J2BD, but thanks for your opinion
I think you can have 2 systems installed and completely replace the dual mag. I haven’t looked into this much but I’m sure you have to wire in a backup battery or something for the dual setup.
I think the important thing is getting the cooling louvers from Kruger aviation to let the heat from cooking your magneto
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Post subject: Re: Aerostars Posted: 05 Oct 2024, 18:02 |
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Username Protected wrote: here’s an electroair setup on an aerostar, not mine.
But I always thought this would be perfect, two of these bad boys and no more dual mag. Can you legally put two on? I always thought you could only put one on.
My understanding is both Surefly and Electroair have permission for dual setups. There are specific conditions for the STC install; but I do not know it well enough except to say it was much more complicated and requires additional power backup sources.
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Post subject: Re: Aerostars Posted: 06 Oct 2024, 01:05 |
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Username Protected wrote:
I think you can have 2 systems installed and completely replace the dual mag. I haven’t looked into this much but I’m sure you have to wire in a backup battery or something for the dual setup.
I think the important thing is getting the cooling louvers from Kruger aviation to let the heat from cooking your magneto
Thanks. Krueger are the Superstar II experts for sure - they're also known for not being shy to charge very well for their services.. 
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Post subject: Re: Aerostars Posted: 06 Oct 2024, 14:18 |
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Congratulations Adam on your return to the Aerostar world!
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Post subject: Re: Aerostars Posted: 08 Oct 2024, 18:25 |
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Username Protected wrote: Looks like I can't shake Ted Smith's! Came home with this old Superstar II today! Panel ancient, paint flaking, but hey, she flies and most everything works. I look forward to being back in an Aerostar again.  Attachment: 675384ff-ebc4-470e-b529-32ffc4b5e954.jpeg Attachment: 34ba1035-76a7-4c1b-aa75-74ed773033f4.jpeg Haha, Adam you're being modest....that plane is is waayyy nicer than anyone hoped for. I can't wait to see how she ends up under your stewardship!
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Post subject: Re: Aerostars Posted: 08 Oct 2024, 21:43 |
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Username Protected wrote:
I can't wait to see how she ends up under your stewardship!
Thanks for making it happen and shepherding it along, John!
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Post subject: Re: Aerostars Posted: 10 Oct 2024, 11:04 |
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Username Protected wrote: Congratulations, Adam! Your videos are actually what got me interested in Aerostars back in 2016 or so.
My mechanic unfortunately decided he no longer has time to maintain my Aerostar. I'm thinking that maybe I should start going to a real Aerostar shop rather than having someone learn from scratch on my dime. Does anyone have recommendations in the North East? Ideally one in Canada, but there don't seem to be any in Quebec that I can find. Alain, that's a no brainer...I was based outside of Toronto and took my Aerostar to Joel at Juliet Delta Aviation at KCXY. Extremely competent Aerostar guru, very honest and all around nice guy. Clear customs in Syracuse and then quick hop down to Joel's.
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Post subject: Re: Aerostars Posted: 10 Oct 2024, 11:44 |
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Username Protected wrote: Alain, that's a no brainer...I was based outside of Toronto and took my Aerostar to Joel at Juliet Delta Aviation at KCXY.
Extremely competent Aerostar guru, very honest and all around nice guy. I would agree with that! My Aerostar went to them to fix a few things that I couldn't fix and a prebuy for the next owner. I was impressed with Joel's knowledge. Great little family operated organization. With a few exceptions, he only works on Aerostars.
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Post subject: Re: Aerostars Posted: 13 Oct 2024, 11:46 |
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Sorry for the temporary thread drift here but can someone give me the measurements from nose to flaps so I can determine if I can fit in my hangar. Found ever measurement but that. Thx
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Post subject: Re: Aerostars Posted: 13 Oct 2024, 12:33 |
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Username Protected wrote: Sorry for the temporary thread drift here but can someone give me the measurements from nose to flaps so I can determine if I can fit in my hangar. Found ever measurement but that. Thx Approximately 21' Jeff
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Post subject: Re: Aerostars Posted: 13 Oct 2024, 19:31 |
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Figures, I have 20’ 5” in my T hangar. Does putting flaps down make much difference in T hangar?
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Post subject: Re: Aerostars Posted: 13 Oct 2024, 19:46 |
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Username Protected wrote:
I think you can have 2 systems installed and completely replace the dual mag. I haven’t looked into this much but I’m sure you have to wire in a backup battery or something for the dual setup.
I think the important thing is getting the cooling louvers from Kruger aviation to let the heat from cooking your magneto
Thanks. Krueger are the Superstar II experts for sure - they're also known for not being shy to charge very well for their services..
Like the Commander, the lower bidder on Aerostar maintenance is most certainly not the best value. You’ve been through that school of hard knocks, no?  I’m guessing those guys who have developed a reputation for making that unique install work are worth every penny they charge and then some. Just a guess.
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Post subject: Re: Aerostars Posted: 13 Oct 2024, 19:48 |
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Username Protected wrote: Figures, I have 20’ 5” in my T hangar. Does putting flaps down make much difference in T hangar? No
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