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  1. recmob

    What About EV Automobiles?

    I've been driving electric since 2015. In 2015 I bought a Nissan Leaf with a whopping range of 85 miles. I drove that car for 5 years and 127,000 miles. In that time, electricity cost $2900.00 At 127,000 miles it still had a range of 60 miles at roughly 50 mph. Maintenance was 3 battery...
  2. recmob

    Too many barn finds.

    I agree, however say that around our neighborhood and all you get is "I'm glad I'm not your neighbor!"
  3. recmob

    Quad City Challenger question...

    I built a C2 back in the early 90's, as I recall they are 1/2" tubes.
  4. recmob

    Is the 914 Rotax worth it?

    914's used in the govt drones had many changes over the stock 914 engines. You will spend A LOT more then just buying a new engine.
  5. recmob

    Can you just buy the gearbox from newer rotax motors

    Perhaps LEAF does not, but Lockwood sure does.
  6. recmob

    Can you just buy the gearbox from newer rotax motors

    You must supply the serial number off the engine in order to buy a gearbox. Serial number must correspond to a Rotax aircraft engine or they won't sell the gearbox.
  7. recmob

    Rangemarking (Internally)

    Thanks all. I've (in a pinch) applied the stick on color arcs, but it always looks like a afterthought after building the custom panels for the customers. Just doesn't look professional after making everything else look so nice. I'll contact UMA.
  8. recmob

    Rangemarking (Internally)

    Does anyone have experience on opening up ASI's and applying rangemarks they could share? Not so much on opening the gauge, but on actually applying the markings where they look right. I've searched HBA, Google, and Youtube and surprisingly couldn't find anything. A/S offers it for an...
  9. recmob

    For Sale: 2017 Searey LSX, Rotax 914. Reduced $98k OBO

    Brokering for the owner: 170 Hrs TTAE This kit started as a Classic Searey, purchased from a Searey dealer still in the crate. The new owner has converted the aircraft to the LSX during the construction. This is not a rebuild! Empty Weight is 990 Lbs, Gross Weight set at 1510 Lbs. ALL...
  10. recmob

    For Sale: Searey 'B' Hull (ONLY), Fiberglass $4000.00

    If your repairing a Searey and need a hull, I have this 'B' hull available. This is not the most current hull style available from the factory, and requires a bit more skill to operate on water. Best if you already have time in a 'B' hull... however you would save significantly over the cost...
  11. recmob

    68" 3 Blade Ivoprop In-Flight Adjustable - $2400

    3 Blade In-Flight Adjustable Ivoprop Magnum, w/ Patriot Constant Speed Controller 68" Diameter Pusher Prop Rotax 912/914 Bolt Pattern New in box, removed only for picture. Came with a Searey kit and will not be using it. Prop retails new for $3400.00 Yours for $2400.00 + shipping.
  12. recmob

    For Sale: Whelen Strobe / Nav Lights (New / Old Stock) $500.00

    Opened only for testing, prior to posting! Came with a Searey kit and not planning to use it. 2 wingtip system (NOT LED's) 14 volt Installation Harness Included Strobes / Navigation Lights Tested good. New this system sells for $1100.00 Yours for $500.00
  13. recmob

    Definition of an "engine-driven electrical system"?

    I've been installing a lot of Dynon equipment in my clients aircraft. I understand your sentiment here, but I have to say that at least where I'm flying after scanning for traffic and THEN looking at the screen, I'm surprised at just how many aircraft are out there that aren't picked up in the...
  14. recmob

    Problem with Electric Vehicles

    Outside. The only time its been inside: once for a tornado reported just south of the airport and brought it into the hangar, and the other was during the hurricane. Truck goes home with a full tank of diesel and gets parked sideways in front of the garage door to protect it.
  15. recmob

    Problem with Electric Vehicles

    My daily driver is a 2015 Leaf. Though I'm based in FL, we do see cold temps here - though nothing like they have in the NE this year. My car sits outside, and I have seen 30 degrees overnight. The Leaf is not a high end car. It has heated seats, heated steering wheel, and normal cabin...
  16. recmob

    The Annual Registration Summary

    Could be Ron, but considering how little assembly there is its quite conceivable one could have the entire thing ready before you got the paperwork back from the registry.
  17. recmob

    To fly or not?

    Negative, two rows over. End cap hangar is where I work on Searey's, closest to rwy 10.
  18. recmob

    To fly or not?

    Maybe fate that I logged in today: Scarecrow, my business is located at Valkaria (X59), and I used to own / fly a Challenger II back in the early 90's. I have extensive knowledge of Rotax 2 strokes. I've flown them from FL to Oshkosh and back. I primarily work with Searey's now, but still...
  19. recmob

    Ebay Today

    For anyone looking at that last listing (for the Buc 2) the pictures show the wings covered in either Polyfiber or Ceconite process. That's not stock, flying characteristics will be an unknown as the airfoil is NOT the same.
  20. recmob

    Use of canned expanding foam to support aluminum hard lines

    I don't have an answer for a better way to do it, but I would not using expanding foam. Expanding foam absorbs humidity and against the aluminum I'm sure would cause corrosion from the inside.
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