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    Anyone have experience with Air Tech Coatings for a fabric system? Especially regarding longevity? Sounds some info on the supercub...
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    PilotRPI reacted to FORANE's post in the thread Proper Engine Break-in with Like Like.
    Phillips is approved for break in. I've had some A&P's recommend it for break in.
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    PilotRPI replied to the thread Proper Engine Break-in.
    Thank you. I'll be doing a borescope as part of a prebuy.
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    PilotRPI reacted to AvNavCom's post in the thread Proper Engine Break-in with Like Like.
    Shouldn't be a problem. Most people use mineral oil to assist with the break-in, but Phillips multi-weight shouldn't be a problem, as...
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    PilotRPI replied to the thread Proper Engine Break-in.
    For this one they had all new bearings, seals, honed cylinders, piston rings, so probably closer to an overhaul. I'll be doing a...
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    I'm looking at buying a plane, O-320, but I think they broke in their engine after an IRAN with Philips multi weight rather than...
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    PilotRPI replied to the thread Maule Insurance.
    Any suggestions for brokers? I figured Avemco is worst case cost wise, so if I can stomach that I'll hopefully end up a little better.
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    PilotRPI replied to the thread Maule Insurance.
    The rates you have that don't seem to far off from Avemco. Other taildraggers (Citabrias, PA12) we're about $2k for similar hull.
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    PilotRPI posted the thread Maule Insurance in Flight Following.
    I'm still on the hunt for a plane and was considering a Maule taildragger. I called Avemco for a quote and it was almost $6k. I have...
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    PilotRPI reacted to murphey's post in the thread Why are people still wearing masks? with Like Like.
    Couple weeks ago I tested positive, taught the entire week online (Teams) and the two times I went to the store, wore a mask both for my...
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    PilotRPI replied to the thread O-300 Advice.
    Had a 300D in my 172B. Was a great engine if you weren't looking for a rocket ship. I would keep running it and do an oil analysis at...
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    PilotRPI replied to the thread New PPL.
    As mentioned use time in between to start knocking out the cross country hours. If you have time and want to start studying for the ifr...
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    Poop BEFORE you go, don't try to hold it.
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    PilotRPI replied to the thread Jacksonville, FL Prebuy.
    St Augustine or a short hop from Jacksonville would work too
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    I was wondering if anyone has a mechanic in the Jacksonville area they would suggest for a prebuy. It is a Citabria, so hopefully...
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