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On Feb 9, 2014, at 4:50 PM, Eric Page wrote:

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That's one of the best mini documentaries I've seen, not just because of the subject matter, but the way in which it was produced. Rivals and beats Ken Burns in many ways.

Love the last comment, a ...

Thanks George

On Nov 25, 2013, at 8:09 AM, George Coy wrote:

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Andy, The oil tank temperature measured at the tank just before the outlet
would be the same a inlet oil temperature t ...

Bob -- I have one mounted in the panel, but not wired. I'd rather not ship it, as I'll need it here this week to do some wiring, but is there something I can test for you here in my shop?
On Nov 2 ...

Good morning --

Trying to get the recommended location for oil system temp probe(s).

Manual says: Recommended Engine Inlet temps: 122-149F
Maximum permissable engine outlet oil temp: 257F

I ...

I went ahead and bid on a Fluke 179 on eBay -- probably overkill for what I need but having the mA option might be nice for the smaller amp wiring I do (stick switches to relays). Also has a temper ...

Thanks Bob --

On Sep 10, 2013, at 10:42 AM, Robert Borger wrote:

Andy,

There are dozens of inexpensive, robust, good multimeters available from places like Radio Shack, Harbor Freigh ...

Hi folks,

Looking for a good multi-meter for my project. Any recommendations?

Thanks very much --

Andy Hawes
Fatboy Flightworks
www.fatboyflightworks.com
andy717@comcast.net

Thanks Barry -- just trying to sleep a little easier . . .

Andy Hawes
Fatboy Flightworks
www.fatboyflightworks.com
615-400-4654

On Aug 24, 2013, at 3:58 PM, barryhancock wrote:

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Thanks for the advice Jim. Can't wait to get at her, but forever a year away . .
On Aug 9, 2013, at 2:33 PM, cjpilot710@aol.com (Speaking of engine life . . .

In my never ending long dista ...

Thanks Gil -- When I get to it (operative word: "when") I'll do the seal for sure. I'd like to think the oil that was poured into the cylinders could fight off any rust, but again, I've n ...

Will do that for sure when I get it mounted. Thanks for the tip.

On Aug 9, 2013, at 1:27 PM, Marcus Bates wrote:

Look into the cylinders with a borescope or bend-a-light (light ...

Speaking of engine life . . .

In my never ending long distance approach to building an airplane and somehow raise a family, work, and coach baseball, I am growing more and more concerned about ru ...

Hoping he meant .5 quarts, not 5.

Andy Hawes

On Aug 9, 2013, at 10:40 AM, Robin Hou wrote:
From: Jame ...

here here -- I too appreciate all of his time, expertise, and patience. Thank you for pointing this out --

Andy Hawes

On Nov 24, 2012, at 12:06 PM, user9253 wrote:

http://www.kitplan ...

Not too specific for a typical aircraft panel, but is a freebie while you search --

iCircuit (

href="http://www.aeroelectric.com/">www.aeroelectric.com
href="http://www.build ...

ok -- had no idea it needed that kind of amperage to get going. I wonder how long it needs to draw 56 amps? Thanks again for the referral -- on order now.
On Nov 16, 2012, at 6:52 PM, Robert L. ...

Thanks Bob -- Basically, I want to have something on the bench I can test anything from the 10 amp pitot tube we talked about to avionics, to radios, etc. I will be running a 24 volt system, so loo ...

Can anyone make a recommendation for a cost effective bench 24 volt power supply or battery?

Thank you,

Andy Hawes