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  1. patrick wentworth

    Best engine tools for new A&P?

    If you pull a lot of inspection panels this Rigid combo is light has good power and has a very bright LED flashlight. http://www.sale-tools.com/products/RIDGID-12%252dVolt-Lithium%252dion-2%252dPieces-Cordless-Compact-Drill-and-LED-Flashlight-Combo-.html
  2. patrick wentworth

    Best engine tools for new A&P?

    A good inspection mirror http://www.ebay.ie/itm/181821550470 Then replace the original mirror with a front surface mirror for no distortion and 99% reflection http://www.ebay.com/itm/First-Surface-Mirror-4-9-32-x-2-3-8-aluminized-1-8-glass-FS-FSM-front-/181886371275
  3. patrick wentworth

    Best engine tools for new A&P?

    Milbar 7w tiger wave wire twisters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9IkEssqypQ One hand is sooooo cool -- make sure you get the clutch action pull knob. Some complaints but I found that if you just squeeze with the locking mechanism plier leg in your fingers not your palm they are...
  4. patrick wentworth

    Can this headliner zipper be repaired in place?

    zip ties and cover it :D
  5. patrick wentworth

    Best engine tools for new A&P?

    Got it tom .. It is so handy I would find a way to attach it to my trunk :)Thanks
  6. patrick wentworth

    Best engine tools for new A&P?

    I like this plug gap tool.... Any comments? http://www.lasaero.com/site/products/article?id=Y038OS4D1
  7. patrick wentworth

    More Tire Questions

    you might want to look in to Desser Elite retreads on Goodyear or Michelin cores. they are very very good
  8. patrick wentworth

    C172 slips with flaps...POH's updated?

    My 1968 172 manual says: "slips should be avoided with flap settings greater than 30 degrees due to a downward pitch encountered under certain combinations of airspeed, side slip angle, and center of gravity loadings" --- not quite prohibited--- :fingerwag: I have slipped with 40 degrees...
  9. patrick wentworth

    High Wing vs. Low Wing, end of discussion...

    And my personal favorite B52 non combat - Support aircraft :)
  10. patrick wentworth

    Prop Protection

    Yes I did and have had it on for 6 years no issues.
  11. patrick wentworth

    Harrison Ford down

    And for an even tougher act to follow Harrison Ford Flies Again After Fatal Plane Crash By Jennibeth Loro(staff@newseveryday.com) - 30 May '15 12:06PM Harrison Ford flies for the first time three months after his fatal plane crash on March this year. With the help of a co-pilot, the...
  12. patrick wentworth

    2015 3/23 ELoran coming back?

    I just got an e-mail about this being back on a docket...Anyone else get this ?.. Do we get to dumpster dive for our iiMorrow and north star units? ILA international loran assn All, Right after you respond with your comment(s) to the Federal Register notice on eLoran, at...
  13. patrick wentworth

    Suicide attempt

    +2 :yes: Eren
  14. patrick wentworth

    New (free) Aviation App

    excellent -- accurate at my home drome... crowd sourcing from the community should fill the gaps soon. good work
  15. patrick wentworth

    Which pulse system for led

    Excellent, now off to find the brightest par 46 led :goofy:
  16. patrick wentworth

    Which pulse system for led

    what systems do we have experience with? Assume led, certified aircraft. Desire wig wag and pulse. Ease of install obviously a plus. Christmas list desired by wife navigator and need to take advantage of the window of opportunity ......... :)
  17. patrick wentworth

    Battery Suggestions?

    seriously consider Concorde sealed
  18. patrick wentworth

    fair price for tire replacement?

    If you are going to pull the tire split the rims you might as will grease the bearings while you're at it might be a good time to check to make sure they're in good shape
  19. patrick wentworth

    Watch out on Ebay -- 23 planes robbed

    just WOW http://www.ky3.com/news/local/aurora-airport-hit-by-thieves-hundreds-of-thousands-of-dollars-in-equipment-stolen/21048998_26889996
  20. patrick wentworth

    Ocean Ridge Airport (E55) Needs Help

    Looks like with a little luck and a few more $$ they will be resurfaced. I went up a couple of weeks ago dropped some cash and the 31 end was in pretty good shape for slurry and it sounds like 13 is recoverable. Hello friends of Ocean Ridge Airport, We have REALLY good news! The slurry...
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