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Been a while so I better post an update. Finished everything and sent the seats off for covering. Pics show the work I did which saved a considerable amount off the do-it-all price quotes from the upholestry shops in my area. Aside from the ca$h savings, I feel like time well spent because I got the safety foam and had an opportunity to do several test sits, etc. and have confidence that they will be comfortable at least for my butt. I did add a seat wedge per the Oregon Aero design to roll hips forward, it really did make a noticable difference over just a simple back bolster. FWIW, I also put up a pic of the spray adhesive I ended up using. Very tenacious stuff, the original glue I tried was garbage in comparison.
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Looks like she went from a bit of a nervous smile to a full blown grin. Great keepsake video for the childhood scrapbook, good job Dad!
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anyone ever come up with a consensus on these I've been looking to going with one of these as well
-Robert-
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Great video Joey!
You never know how a child will react to anything - Most handle it better than old folks.
Congratulations of a great FIRST FLIGHT for your daughter.
ED in MO
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She did really well for her first time. I think she actually got bored in the ol Cessna after about 15-20 minutes. Can't wait to do it again!
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I always blip my switch as a test when I taxi out and watch the voltmeter move letting me know my prop is working. Today was no different. I poured the coals to her and something just didn't sound quite right. Climbing away I realized I was only turning 5800 rpm and climbing at 500fpm. Held the switch to flatten it out thinking I had screwed up my before takeoff setting and nothing. I opted to fly straight ahead to 200ft and then make an expeditious trip around the pattern because at that point I thought for a few moments that perhaps my engine wasn't making full power. After a guy on downwind whined that he was right over me I had to throw out there I was having a malfunction and putting my bird back on the ground NOW. The radio got quiet after that and I was back on the parking ramp 30 seconds later. A quick test after shutdown confirmed my suspicions that the prop wasn't working.
My whole goal for going out today was to burn as much mogas out of her as possible to minimize what I have to drain out and basically throw away after I put the bird away for 6 months for my sandbox tour. After some thought and pulling the spinner off to take a peek at the electric motor I said screw it and went flying. I was getting about 6000 on takeoff after I let the speed build some and climbed out flatter so it wasn't too bad. I was still climbing at 6-700fpm just not a 1000+ like usual. After a nice 1 hr cruise I was playing with the prop on the ground again and it is making a weird clicking sound up by the motor like it's trying to go. I didn't have my toolbox with me so troubleshooting was limited and I needed to get over to the flight school to preflight the 172 I rented to take up my family. I'll post more next week when I go out to drain the gas and pickle it. Pretty sure either it's bound up or something in the motor or gears is shot. I have the old style motor so if that's the case I'm out $300+ for a new assembly. Oh well she was fun while she lasted. I knew it would happen eventually based on others experiences.
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Sweet! I chartered one of Rusts Beavers last time I was in AK for work. First and only time I've been on floats and I loved it!
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Being a long-time gunsmith, and the son of one, I agree: Any excuse to buy another gun or plane is good enough.
Since the WWG 45/70, or 457, or .500 Alaskan, takedown is priced between 1500 and 2K, the other choices may be more economical - We made one that cost $5K. But since I worked there, I just had to build a custom one for myself. Mine has only been test-fired at the factory, and there is not much need for it down here. My step-son deer hunts with one.
I had the 24V in .223 and 20 ga, with scope - liked it too. Also had the Savage 45/70 break-action, which an Alaska State Trooper is probably still carrying now.
I used to give survival lectures to my flying group - my briefcase usually contained a .38 or .357 revolver, and hopefully it would have made enough noise to deter the wild dog or farmers dog, so I would not have to kill it needlessly. Farmers get mad when you kill the family pet that is going to bite you badly! It would not slow down a bear with the same thoughts!
I could talk guns all day, but guess this site is more for building and flying.
I loved what VP Cheney said when asked how many guns he had: He said, "I have more than I need, but not as many as I want!"
ED in MO
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Nice Leni; maybe one of these days....when I get my MKIV back together so I have 2 planes. Funny post Bryce
. Yup, we just set a new record for longest time with new snow on the ground. pretty soon it will be hard to tell when one winter stops and the next begins. I need to go put my skis back on. On second thought Leni, you sure you are going to need those things in the new ice age?
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There are a lot of good options, all the more reason to buy another gun
. I like the Savage 24V, I had a .222/20 guage when I was in highschool but really only used the .222 for shooting diggers so ended up buying a bolt .222 when I got the chance and sold the 24V. Kind of wish I still had it now. As a survival gun combo the would be very good in a lot of the configurations. My brother has one he had cut down to just over 18" barrels and threaded the shotgun barrel for choke tubes; a very neat setup.Ed, I agree, there is a difference between the survival gun and the protection gun. I also carry my .460 SW with me in the summer months and sometimes an 18" 12 ga. with a folding stock depending on where I am headed. Would love to have a Marlin 45-70 takedown. Maybe I am just paranoid?
Now let me go figure out how to do that 1000 lb weight increase to my Avid+. I think Leni's solution is probably the easiest. I better add a snagging hook to my survival gear.
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Or not. It was the battery after all. The old battery was an AGM type (absorbed glass mat), not gel as I thought. AGM is supposed to be superior to gel but can't say I would recommend a ETX Magna Power (Deka) AGM based on this experience.
Thanks again for the input.
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NICE! I hope I look that good after 70 + yrs! As someone from Tennessee, and there are many of us that feel this way, I apologize for letting out our state idiot Al Gore! As you well know, there's only so much one can take of Al. Somebody in a moment of weakness must have let him out! At least he provided enough material for the ManBearPig episode on Southpark. Bryce
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Just got back from picking up a new (ok, built in 1940 but rebuilt a few years ago) shoes for the plane. I'm hoping to get them mounted up with out having to entirely redo the rigging. Will go pull some measurements tomorrow and see how it looks. By the darn snow storm we had to drive through today, I must take a moment to tell mr. Gore just how far he can shove global warming up his @$$!
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I figure a .22 is a great survival gun. If you find yourself stranded in the absolute middle of no where, just shoot a duck with the .22 and the frickin game ranger will step out from behind a tree.... As he is writing you a ticket see if you can bum a ride home with him!
Randy, that looks like a sweet little rifle!
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I have always figured if I needed a gun for survival I would be best served by a .22 rimfire because you can pack plenty of ammo and mostly would be surviving on small game anyway. Because of that I usually have a 22 pistol in the plane with me, along with whatever else I think I might need for protection. Ruger just came out with a 10/22 takedown model with a soft carry case made for it. You push a pin in front of the magazine and turn the front 1/8 turn and the barrel and forearm come off. Very cool! Add a quick detachable scope and/or red dot sight and it is perfect. And it shoots like a 10/22, what else can you say.
If you have a plane, it is a good excuse to buy the gun; if you have the gun, it is a good excuse to by a plane.
Oh, and bring plenty of duct tape too.
RANDY, That plane don't look like it needed protection from SQUIRRELS - That looks like bigger Critter damage?
?ED in MO
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OMG - Can't remember how many times I celebrated my 39th! One more year, and you are supposed to be "over-the-hill"! Don't worry, your best years may still be ahead.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY and GOOD FLYING,
ED in MO
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Talked to Debra at KF today - Gas caps with tubes are $21.xx each. Out of fairings for about 3 or 4 weeks.
ED in MO
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My first two daughters flew with me before turning 4 - They went to sleep in the back seat of the 172 as soon as the wheels left the ground, and usually woke up when the tires squeaked on touchdown, except for a few rare times when emergency bathroom calls were answered at the nearest airport.
My 3rd flew when she was 7 at a young eagles event. The 4th was too young for that flight, so an EAA buddy took her up in his Sonex, and took photos of her smiling all thru the flight.
I was lucky to go up before age 8 in the Stearmans with some WW2 pilots who were cropdusting after the war -
I got the best of the best rides, and never got scared! Had to wait until I was about 25 to get airsick!
Make it a fun trip - and take photos - post one for us.
ED in MO
P.S. Put her in a booster seat or on pillows, so she sits high and can see the ground easier - she should love it!
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Tell her it's going to be fun and keep the preflight lighthearted. Kids are too curious to be worried! I took My nephew up and my avid when he was about 2 1/2 years old and he loved it! We then went weightless at one point he was just giggling like hell! I took his sister who is 10, A couple weeks ago for the first time and she was all laughter. She started laughing once we came off the ground she'd never seen her world from that point of view before. It's always really cool introduce somebody to flight! Have fun. Bryce
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She is 3.5 and I think plenty ready. I am renting a 172SP for the morning. Hoping she doesn't get scared and enjoys it. Any tips or thoughts? Gonna try and get her to leave the headset on. She'll be in the backseat with my wife.
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First flight with my daughter today video
in Avid fox flyers pics and vids
Russ.
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Looks like she has your love of flying,and thankfully her Moms good looks.