David
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Speed has always been a pilot’s friend almost as much as altitude, and more of a friend in some situations. I think all of us were aware of what it was like being behind the power curve and unless we needed to get real slow such as to get down and stopped in a short distance there was no sense in putting ourselves at risk.
Liberty owners who have the black sun screens in the front will all agree the black absorbs heat from the sun and radiates it into the front of the coach. A Jeep soft top that is a dark color will do the same easily overcoming the A/C system.
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JC – I saw this a little late tonight, but I’ll give you a call tomorrow. I’m retired FAA, too. ATC side though.
Steve – are you talking about the Wrangler as a toy, or did I miss something else? It’s hard to keep track with all of this airplane talk. Don’t forget I was asking about dragging around that ’74 Cadillac!
Jon – I wanted to make sure I remembered the pilot’s description correctly, so I went back and found it. Here’s his explanation:
A very short version of the story goes like this: the left engine lost thrust on final when the plane was very slow and very dirty (i.e. 30 degree flaps, gear down). I applied full mixture, full props, full throttle, but the introduction of power near VMC meant I was losing control of the airplane pretty much immediately and before I could feather and clean up. I pulled both throttles back, got control of the plane, and looked for a place to land. Given the proximity of the ground, I didn’t think I could get the plane clean enough quickly enough to climb. The highway was what happened to be near enough to reach via 6300# glider.
Maybe it’s obvious, but I can confirm that a windmilling prop has A LOT of drag and will zap your speed and altitude very quickly. VMC is no joke. A demo of VMC is not the same as the real thing. Losing authority over the controls will test your training and your wit.
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Dick, Shame on this Liberty owner for not polishing all the copper pipes.
Art, I used
DupliColor Engine Paint #1618. It’s called DD Aspen Green.
I like the way I looks better than the blue.
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Hello, Figure i would jump on this thread . My generator overheated but did not shut down . Instead after seeing steam we shut her down . Upon opening the area I saw the radiator cap had blown off the tank damaging the tank itself . Any idea on whet happened here would be appreciated .
Well I finally checked into a campground and removed the Tank . Seems the weld on the tank just gave way . So this week I will take the tank to a radiator shop for opinion and repair . The cap is 13 lb so I will check the specs and replace with same or lower pressure .
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Thanks I was using my tablet. Your suggestions did the trick.
What else do you know that you have not shared. Never mind. My tablet does not have that much memory and neither do I. Thanks again.
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The two tanks are tied together. They act as one tank in every respect.