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Post subject: Re: Look what I parked next to  Posted: 12 Jan 2020, 11:46 |
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Username Protected wrote: I agree about the "A". I assume you've read all about the Petulant Porpoise.
The main problems I had were with the alternator conversions, which failed repeatedly on trips, and the hydraulic unloader valve and accumulator. But my airplane was a poorly restored example, which I did not detect until I had owned it for a while. Too many swap meet parts that just weren't going to last.
Best of luck with yours, it is a beauty! I’m about ready to install plane power alternators. Hopefully I don’t get that problem but I’ve read some stories about them. We figured how to overhaul the unloader valve, I assume yours made a popping noise?
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Post subject: Re: Look what I parked next to Posted: 12 Jan 2020, 14:28 |
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This was taken two years ago at Oshkosh.
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Post subject: Re: Look what I parked next to Posted: 12 Jan 2020, 16:40 |
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Username Protected wrote: This was taken two years ago at Oshkosh. Owned by the Basler FBO guys, hasn’t flown in a long time but had a million dollar center section rebuild done
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Post subject: Re: Look what I parked next to Posted: 12 Jan 2020, 18:47 |
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Username Protected wrote:
I’m about ready to install plane power alternators. Hopefully I don’t get that problem but I’ve read some stories about them. We figured how to overhaul the unloader valve, I assume yours made a popping noise?
I don't know about noises, but if it sticks, it can overheat the fluid in a hurry. Mostly I think that and the accumulator were both just worn out. I knew I had a problem coming, flew it over to a nearby airport for an expert to look at, and had to pump the gear down. 75 pumps. Mine had the Interav alternators.
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Post subject: Re: Look what I parked next to Posted: 13 Jan 2020, 09:20 |
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I parked next to this beautiful 1947 Navion yesterday at GMU. You don't see them very often: Attachment: Lancair GMU Navion 002.JPG Attachment: Lancair GMU Navion 003.JPG
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Post subject: Re: Look what I parked next to Posted: 13 Jan 2020, 15:58 |
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Username Protected wrote: I parked next to this beautiful 1947 Navion yesterday at GMU. You don't see them very often:
Wow! And they don't usually look like that! With that new cowling, prop, and paint it looks like a Lancair's daddy. 
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Post subject: Re: Look what I parked next to Posted: 13 Jan 2020, 19:20 |
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Username Protected wrote: With that new cowling, prop, and paint it looks like a Lancair's daddy. LOL! It kinda' does, doesn't it? Funny you should say that because Lance Neibauer borrowed heavily from the Meyers 200 in his original design. The Meyers 200 looks a lot like the Navion. Lance improved both designs by using composites. I owe a lot to Lance Neibauer.
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Post subject: Re: Look what I parked next to Posted: 14 Jan 2020, 23:07 |
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Username Protected wrote: Widgeon is nicer... a lot nicer. A bit more useful load I bet.
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Post subject: Re: Look what I parked next to Posted: 19 Jan 2020, 01:05 |
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Username Protected wrote: Very nice. Why the hell do I live somewhere that has winter?  To avoid 100°/90% summers.
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