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  1. AKBill

    Air Compressor

    find out what the cfm requirements are for the tools you will be using and add 1 to 1.5 cfm for selecting compressor Air Tool Description Average CFM @ 90 PSI Angle Disc Grinder - 7" 5-8 Brad Nailer 0.3 Chisel/Hammer 3-11 Cut-Off Tool 4-10 Drill, Reversible or Straight-Line 3-6 Dual Sander...
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    Pry bar found under engine cowling when I removed it.

    When I was in The Navy every tool in the box needed to be accounted for before the work could be signed off. Most GA mechanics do not do this..
  3. AKBill

    How much snow....

    Ended up being a broken auger drive belt. Roads were real bad, 25 mph found a belt at the other side of town. Changed belt and spent 3 hours digging out.. More than I care to shovel....:rolleyes:
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    How much snow....

    We got another foot last night, and expect another foot today. That would put total snow on the roof at 6 feet or so. It's going to warm up and rain this week. That is what made concerned. Who knows it may have been fine, I just did not want to have to call Jake from State Farm about an...
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    First flight with my wife and we had an emergency landing

    pan-pan /ˈpanpan/ noun an international radio distress signal, of less urgency than a mayday signal. Good job
  6. AKBill

    How much snow....

    2 stories up 25 feet or so, most snow rakes will not reach. Tried to buy one today none in town....:(
  7. AKBill

    How much snow....

    Nice, you will have to look me up when you get back up North. We can burn a chicken or steak on the grill over a beer..
  8. AKBill

    How much snow....

    Understood, the thing that worries me is if it starts to rain it will double the load on the roof.
  9. AKBill

    How much snow....

    Thanks for that comment....:eek:
  10. AKBill

    How much snow....

    Well the neighbor shoveled about 40 inches off their roof yesterday. We are expecting another 12 to 24 inches of snow starting tonight. Then rain and snow mix next week. I called around and found it would cost $300 to rent a man lift to reach my 2 story roof. Can't get the lift till next week...
  11. AKBill

    Happy New Year

    I'll take the first one please....:rolleyes:
  12. AKBill

    Happy New Year

    Happy New Year. Well the neighbors kept me up with their fireworks... Hope they have all there body parts they sounded pretty big.......:)
  13. AKBill

    Air-to-Air Cessna 170

    As always nice photos
  14. AKBill

    Checklist usage

    I normally do the landing check list after contacting tower, 5 miles out or so at a non controlled field. Not much of a list in a fixed gear, fixed prop piston engine plane...:rolleyes:
  15. AKBill

    Granddaughter’s first flight

    It's nice to see folks having fun. Thanks for posting....
  16. AKBill

    Happy to Join the Group

    welcome to POA. 50 years is quite a break, when did you stop flying? Helicopter license would be fun, but expensive. What will you be flying? Good luck and have fun
  17. AKBill

    Merry [insert holiday name here] to everyone!

    Merry Christmas from the Great White North, currently 1* at the house. Prime Rib, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, brussel sprouts, stuffed mushrooms, dinner rolls and pumpkin pie for desert is our menu. Enjoy the day, fly safe, and have a great New Year.
  18. AKBill

    FAA letter for having covid

    I had Covid after vaccinated. I had a basic med since Covid no letters...:)
  19. AKBill

    Pilot Juice

    At work anything black and strong. During the holidays back with Baileys or whiskey....:rolleyes:
  20. AKBill

    Unexpected Ramp Fees

    What airport?
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