Fly-n-Low

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    Depends. Some solenoids actuate the bendix, and some do not. Those that do not and use the starter bendix's inertia to engage it, you could change it as long as it was rated at the same or more amperage.

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    My doctor told me it was a potassium deficiency. He said to eat bananas. OJ has it as well as other juices and I do that instead. Low salt can cause cramps also. I used to walk 10 miles of irrigation pipe each day in 100 degree 90% humidity. I used to take supplements as well as salt pills. Also had a 5 gallon cooler inside the shop refrigerator full of Gatoraid. That really helped me too.

    So I guess there can be many causes for cramps.

     

    You can always try these:

    https://www.amazon.com/Incontinence-Catheters-Self-Seal-Draining-UltraFlex/dp/B018JG7IC4/ref=sr_1_3?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3Ynl2tCU4wIVx4SzCh0H3giVEAAYAyAAEgI0w_D_BwE&hvadid=153707355102&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9011455&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t3&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17493712270307401115&hvtargid=kwd-96704255&hydadcr=21850_9349677&keywords=texas+catheter&qid=1562015447&s=gateway&sr=8-3

     

    When I worked in hospital supply they were called 'Texas Catheters'.  I don't know why, but my working hypothesis is they were needed to drive all the way across Texas. :lmao:

    I did that once on I-10 - 810 miles from New Mexico to Louisiana.  I didn't have one of these, but wished I did at a couple of points.  A whole lot of nothing, not even a tree to pee behind.

    Bonus though was over half of that was at an 80mph speed limit.  I figured in Texas that meant they're weren't no dang speed limit, but the feds made us put one up.

    Mark

     

    I like my 4 door truck. You can open the front and rear doors and you almost have a bathroom stall!!! And a jacked up 4X4 is a lot easier to hide behind than my Camaro!!!

    :lmao:

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    Mine is right with the pitot tube out on the wing.

    I was landing a Scout that pulled to the right (bent tail wheel spring) and I got a crap in my calf just as the tail hit the ground. I thought I was going to have to turn it over to my friend in back, but I suffered through it though. I hate a damn crap. I drink a lot of OJ and other juices to combat it.

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    Those of us that fly RC charge our batteries in fire proof containers for a very good reason. I'm not saying NOT to use a Lipo battery but if I did I'd be putting it in a fireproof battery container. They have battery charging bags that are cheap and light and you could fashion a protective case easy enough. The charging system on a normal car or airplane is not designed for the special requirements needed to properly charge and maintain a Lipo. If the charging system is altered for a Lipo battery and a fire proof box added you might end up with a safe and reliable system.

    No way would I put one in my plane!!! A fire is one of the worst things that can happen in the air!!!

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    They aren't cheap, but I put an Odyssey in my 4 wheeler about 6 years ago. Never charged it and it ill fire right up. I like the AGM batteries as you can mount them anyway you want and they live a long time. When/if I put electric start in my Avid, it will get one for it.. I may get one to replace that led acid battery I have for my radio, etc. They won't last a year even on a tender. 

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    I went up to the rubber store and had them cut out some. When I wanted a bit more preload, I had some thin ones cut and added them. When they asked what it was for, I told them mounts for an air compressor. I don't think they would have done it if I had said experimental airplane. :o

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    Something that you get used to. Least for me. I didn't get really queasy until I went up with a retired Air Force pilot in a Christen Eagle. After a roll, a snap and a loop, I was getting pretty quiet. He asked me if I was okay. It was then I realized that I had forgotten to tense my abdominals while doing a restricted exhale. He then went on with his routine flipping that plane around all over the sky. It made my ride in a P51 and T6 seem docile.

    One of my friends is an ag pilot. Put him in a small field with a lot of turning, he would land, get out, and puke. He started using a patch and he said that helped a lot.

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    The little girl cracks me up also!!! :lmao:

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    Wow!!! :o

     

    Nothing but rain and mud here. Temps in the low 90s. Freakin' gnats are driving me NUTS!!! :flamegun:

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    TOO COOL!!! BTW The largest operating steam engine!!! Being a steam engine fan... WAY COOL!!!! :BC:

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    I bet that does work good but I bet it don't last long when auto brake fluid hit it.  I have bought some sprayers from Janitor supply store that say chemical resistant what a bunch of crap about 2 weeks of use and they get thrown away.  Kinda fun inventive video Ill give him that.

    Resistant is the key word I think. And I know what you mean. I have some I spray 50/50 bleach through. Imediately after I am trough I dump it a flush with water. Other wise as you said, they are trashed!!!

    Cloud Dancer! :lmao:Surprised they don't already do it!