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  1. KFfan added a post in a topic Designated pilot examiner?   

    he can use this
     
    http://av-info.faa.gov/DesigneeSearch.asp
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  2. KFfan added a post in a topic Turtle deck Bearing   

    ....much like they have done with tobacco!
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  3. KFfan added a post in a topic Turtle deck Bearing   

    Local gun store sold 12K rounds of .558 the day the announcement to ban them came out
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  4. KFfan added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Possible ADS-B compliant hardware?
    I ran across this today. I've not followed amatuer radio since the vaccum tubes became dianasours. I wonder if this device might be able to comply with the ADS-B in/out requirement for experimental aircraft. I'm certain it would have to work in conjunction with other hardware. The attachment is a pdf slideshow.
    Hamcation2015-SDR.pdf
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  5. KFfan added a post in a topic Maybe new Political category needed here   

    I read part of an interview with a 17 year veteran of law enforcement and also a gun store owner. He said the hand guns that might use this round do not bother him. The weapon is so large it is easily seen. It is the small pocket handguns he is concerned with. The article also mentions that the government has not provided any factual data to support the claims. (imagine that) (note to barrack-hire better pr people)
     
    http://m.washingtonexaminer.com/article/2560750
     
    Someone say Christie? 
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  6. KFfan added a post in a topic KING OBUMMER TO GIVE UP INTERNET CONTROL?   

    A parting shot...pun intended
     
    http://m.washingtonexaminer.com/article/2560750
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  7. KFfan added a post in a topic Wyoming Flag Pole   

    I've been to Casper & Cody.
    I can appreciate that "reliable" wind sock.
     
    I can remember my wife asking, "I see mail boxes but where are the houses?".
    I have always wanted to retire to ND, SD, WY or MT. Don't think I'll make it...
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  8. KFfan added a post in a topic Wyoming Flag Pole   

    I don't see a flag...
    It looks to have an obstruction marker on it though. 
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  9. KFfan added a post in a topic Rules... Read them before you contact me..   

    Please note this thread is from May of 2007....
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  10. KFfan added a post in a topic Avid model C turtle deck pictures needed...   

    I was fortunate recently to spot an item on clearence at a local "discount" retailer. No, the store name does not begin with the letter W. It is roll of cling type window film. 28"X78" and 20% VLT. The tint color is gray. $6.49

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  11. KFfan added a post in a topic Rules... Read them before you contact me..   

    I beleive many times conflict arises because we do not have the benefit of voice inflection and facial expression when communicating via text. The smileys are here to help others interpret mood and voice. I'm guilty of not using them when I perhaps should. And then of course, most of us have not physicaly met one another. We have little information about each other's personality.
     
    Never drink and text.      Where's that one that looks like a growing green leafy weed? 
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  12. KFfan added a post in a topic Net Neutrality   

    I'm leery of anything ANY administration DICTATES...
     
    just sayin'
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  13. KFfan added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   

    I apologize. I thought Ed in MO was operating this from the goodness of his heart.
    I just put my tax refund check in the snail mail.
    SS check wasn't LARGE enough....
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  14. KFfan added a post in a topic CONTRIBUTIONS TO KEEP SITE GOING   



  15. KFfan added a post in a topic Funny utube video   

    Kind of like "airplane porn".
    Once you get started you just can't put it down.
    Reminds me of time spent IN the Bearing Strait.
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  16. KFfan added a topic in Files and Forms   

    AC 91-44A ELT Advisory
    This is dated 12/12/1980 and references the appropriate, at that time, FAR sections. It pertains to ELT operations.
    AC 91-44A 12121980.pdf
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  17. KFfan added a topic in Files and Forms   

    Ameri-King 450A ELT Installation Manual
    Self Explanatory
    Ameri-King 450 Rev A ELT Installation Manual.pdf
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  18. KFfan added a post in a topic Over 1000 members!   

    Pointing up or down has no effect. The tubing however does. One thing to be mindful of is the reflected power from the tubing to the antenna. The vast majority of people do not consider this reflected power. Also, in fabric covered ships we want a effective ground plane constructed of a metalic material. Thin aluminum will suffice, even foil will work. The material must provide continuity to the "ground" side of the antenna to be effective. The manual I posted calls out a 36" circular coverage. No matter how you dice it, "ideal" is difficult to achive in our chosen vehicles.
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  19. KFfan added a post in a topic Over 1000 members!   

    Thanks guys!
     
    I hadn't given much thought to mine...before I began the investigation. The mount for it is affixed to a fuse tube on the right side aft of the seat. Yep, it is mounted vertical.  One more thing to tend to prior to getting in the air this spring.  I'm getting ready to remove the 582 to have it gone through and at least having the seals replaced. To the best of my knowledge it hasn't been touched in 253 hours over nearly 15 years. The hoses have been replaced. The seller, who did not fly it, advised to look at the Bings. He was running it and one of them overflowed. I communicated with the prior flying owner and he confirmed he had instances of an overflow as well. Logs were water damaged and "destroyed". Too many unanswered questions in my mind. Good that I have experience buying used vehicles...
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  20. KFfan added a post in a topic Over 1000 members!   

    After reading TJay's response, I began to question the validity of my advise.
    I researched my ELT which is a Ameri-King 450 121.5/243.0 MHZ model.
    The installation instructions for this unit specifically state the antenna is to be mounted in a vertical orientation. Mounting the unit with the arrow pointing forward is also specified. This is because of the automatic activation feature of the unit in the event of an impact. That makes me suspect that units mounted in a vertical configuration may not activate properly. It also states the flexible antenna is only to be used for portable operation. I have attached the ELT manual for any who wish to read it. I've also included AC 91-44A that relates to operational & maintenance practices for Emergency Locator Transmitters & Receivers.
    02 IM 450 Rev A Installation Manual.pdf
    ac_91-44a.pdf
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  21. KFfan added a post in a topic Over 1000 members!   

    Long time lurker, first time poster...
     
    Jbird
    I noticed in your photos your ELT is positioned horizontialy. Is this your final mount attitude? If so, you may want to investigate getting a 90 degree antenna adapter or, ideally, mounting the device in a vertical position. The horizontal plane of the antenna is 90 degrees from the standard emission polarity. This greatly reduces the effectiveness of any signal being emitted. Normal orientation of aircraft antennas is vertical. Receivers located very far from your transmitter will have difficulty receiving the signal, if at all.
     
    KF2 owner - yet to be a driver
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