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  1. TXFlyGuy

    Best Material & Shape For Trim Tabs

    What is the general consensus on the best design for an aileron trim tab? Wedge? How about materials? I have read about wood, plastic, and aluminum. What say you?
  2. TXFlyGuy

    GRT Avionics Nav Data File Name?

    What is the correct file name for downloaded GRT Avionics Nav Data? Is it NAVDB? Or, NAV.DB? The file name must be 100% correct to update my EFIS. My Windows Computer always renames it, and I don't recall the correct name. Called GRT, no answer.
  3. TXFlyGuy

    Titan Factory Tour

    I nice video showing the Titan Factory.
  4. TXFlyGuy

    Batteries - earthX vs Odyssey

    earthX vs Odyssey. Which one is better? Why? My Odyssey's have not performed as advertised.
  5. TXFlyGuy

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  6. TXFlyGuy

    500 Mile Ferry Flight - T-51 Mustang

    My test pilot, Jeremy Kibbey, ferried the Mustang from Northwest Ohio to Charleston, SC, yesterday. We could not have picked a better day for flying, as the weather was perfect. And this region of the country is absolutely gorgeous this time of year. All went well, with no major issues. The...
  7. TXFlyGuy

    Mitsubishi Zero

    Here is the nicest Zero I have seen. In fact, it is the only one that I know of. The craftsmanship is without equal.
  8. TXFlyGuy

    75% power?

    Certified engines are set to run at 75% power in cruise. Ok, we all know that. So...let's take my LS376-525 engine. Redline is 6500 rpm. Does 3500 rpm equate to 53% power? Does 4500 rpm equate to 69% power on the LS3? Is power linear to rpm?
  9. TXFlyGuy

    Jeremy Kibbey - Test Pilot

    It was my good fortune to find this young gentlemen a couple years ago. Mr. Kibbey is a true professional. He is very meticulous in his approach to flying, and is a highly skilled aviator. Jeremy handles my Mustang with a skill set that is quite simply astonishing. His educational background...
  10. TXFlyGuy

    Dual SDS ECU's - T-51B

    How is a dual ECU setup done? Does it require dual throttles? Can you accomplish this in a V8? What would the cost be? @rv6ejguy
  11. TXFlyGuy

    B Model T-51 (United Kingdom)

    Here is a nice example of a T-51B, flown by Ben Chester-Master in the UK. It has engine controls by SDS (Ross Farnham).
  12. TXFlyGuy

    Aircraft Registration Extended?

    As I was checking on the status of the FAA registration on a particular aircraft (Maule), it was noted that the paperwork with the plane had an expiration date of 2025. When we checked the FAA Registry, it shows an expiration of 2029. Did the FAA grant an extension on all aircraft...
  13. TXFlyGuy

    G3X Touch AP / FD

    My plane has flown a number of times, but the Autopilot has never been engaged. The FD bars have never been in view. The AP / FD mode annunciator has always been blank. The downloaded data says - power up - fail - servo comm error. 307 control head, dual axis AP. Any ideas as to what the...
  14. TXFlyGuy

    Autoflight New Zealand PSRU

    Just got my questions answered by the manufacturer for their 600 Series PSRU regarding power rating, max RPM, and gear life. "According to the gear cutters, gears only, 4500 rpm, 600 hp, around 700 lb feet torque. But as revs drop so does ability to handle torque, it also drops off. This is...
  15. TXFlyGuy

    Texas Toye: Update

    We just completed our first day of serious taxi tests. All went extremely well, with the engine parameters all within the ideal operating range. Next will be more taxi tests, at speeds approaching flying speeds. A big thanks to test pilot Jeremy Kibbey for assisting with this early phase of the...
  16. TXFlyGuy

    FAA Task Based Phase One

    Since this is a relatively new ruling, how many here have flown the Task Based Phase One? How many hours did it take to complete and fill out the data cards? Who's data cards did you use? The EAA's? I just received my amended AWC to allow for Task Based vs the 40 hour fly off. A friend...
  17. TXFlyGuy

    Top Tier Mogas

    My plan is to burn E10 93UL most of the time. My C8 owners manual states "Top Tier" fuel as a requirement. The price difference is significant. Walmart 93UL is $3.49. Exxon 93UL Top Tier is $3.79. Those of you who are burning 93 pump gas, are you buying Top Tier fuel? If yes, why? If not...
  18. TXFlyGuy

    First Engine Run After Rebuild

    This is the first engine run after rebuilding the aircraft. It has a new camshaft installed by Hutter Performance, in Chardon, Ohio. The cam was designed to take advantage of our RPM operating range, mainly 3000 to 4500 rpm. The cam is very conservative in design, as reliability and longevity...
  19. TXFlyGuy

    Battery Recommendation?

    I have Odyssey batteries installed, a PC625 and a PC370. They are over 3 years old, and appear to not hold a full charge. An Odyssey charger is on them 24/7. What other brand of battery is recommended and suitable for aircraft use? Replacements have been ordered from Odyssey. The PC370 is no...
  20. TXFlyGuy

    Plexus vs Pledge?

    My can of Plexus is nearly empty, so was looking to order another 13 oz can. The price? Almost $50, with shipping! I used Lemon Pledge on my C-172 for 11 years. It worked great, and even made water bead up and run off. Why has Plexus become insanely expensive? Is there any reason not to use...
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