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  Topic: Yak-List Digest: 4 Msgs - 09/06/21
ed.kettler

Replies: 1
Views: 896

PostForum: Yak-List   Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2021 3:38 pm   Subject: Yak-List Digest: 4 Msgs - 09/06/21
Well, the full message should have read:

Hello all,

I have a relatively new (<1 year old) CJ volt/ammeter that is pegged fully clockwise, and does not respond to the volt pushbutton.

Any i ...
  Topic: CJ Volt/Ammeter
ed.kettler

Replies: 0
Views: 873

PostForum: Yak-List   Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2021 6:15 pm   Subject: CJ Volt/Ammeter
Hello all,

I have a relatively new (<1 year old) CJ volt/ammeter that is pegged fully clockwise, and does not respond to the volt pushbutton.

Any ideas on where to start trouble shooting?
...
  Topic: Very odd gear behavior
ed.kettler

Replies: 8
Views: 5663

PostForum: Yak-List   Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2019 5:02 am   Subject: Re: Very odd gear behavior
Hi guys,

The emergency system was not activated. Both cockpit gauges show Emergency Air at 55 atmospheres, and they never go down, even after weeks of sitting

Thanks for all of the help! It is m ...
  Topic: Intermittent Gear Up Light - CJ
ed.kettler

Replies: 4
Views: 3561

PostForum: Yak-List   Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2019 5:39 pm   Subject: Re: Intermittent Gear Up Light - CJ
Thanks for the great tips.

Jon Boede and I worked on the plane yesterday, and we may have found the problem. The switch is held to the mounting bracket by two bolts, and the bracket is held to the ...
  Topic: Intermittent Gear Up Light - CJ
ed.kettler

Replies: 4
Views: 3561

PostForum: Yak-List   Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2019 1:04 pm   Subject: Intermittent Gear Up Light - CJ
I am getting an intermittent Gear Up light failure on my right gear. Initially on retract, I get a solid red, then it blinks for a few cycles, then goes out. Bulb test shows all lights working, and I ...
  Topic: Electrical question
ed.kettler

Replies: 9
Views: 6125

PostForum: Yak-List   Posted: Sat May 18, 2019 2:13 pm   Subject: Re: Electrical question
Hi Ed;


First question ?? - ask Doug Sapp

Walt

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I did Very Happy

He got the other two from George McCoy, who doesn't have the other page

Hoping somebody out there has the manual

Ed
  Topic: Electrical question
ed.kettler

Replies: 9
Views: 6125

PostForum: Yak-List   Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 7:03 pm   Subject: Re: Electrical question
In the Downloads section on CJ6.com, there are two electrical system files, one is a table, the other is a schematic. They are numbered pages 16 and 18. Based on the table, it appears that the missing ...
  Topic: uAvionix skyBeacon/skySensor wiring
ed.kettler

Replies: 0
Views: 1736

PostForum: Yak-List   Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 6:06 pm   Subject: uAvionix skyBeacon/skySensor wiring
Has anyone run the separate wire for the strobes for the uAvionix wingtip setup?

I have the wingtip off, and see there is a tube for a single wingtip light wire (power only, airframe ground). I sup ...
  Topic: Aerobatics training in the CJ 6
ed.kettler

Replies: 15
Views: 8343

PostForum: Yak-List   Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 8:25 pm   Subject: Re: Aerobatics training in the CJ 6
Hi Motoadve,

Welcome to the wonderful world on Changs!

Based on what you are saying about the plane's behavior, you may be nose heavy. Taking all of the vacuum tube avionics out from behind the ...
  Topic: Cockpit signage/placards
ed.kettler

Replies: 13
Views: 8539

PostForum: Yak-List   Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 7:44 pm   Subject: Re: Cockpit signage/placards
My favorite placard of all time was the one in the Cavanaugh Flight Museum's MiG-21 2 seater. All of the cockpit placards in the back are in Cyrillic, except one: "Strap in, sit back and enjoy th ...
  Topic: Cockpit signage/placards
ed.kettler

Replies: 13
Views: 8539

PostForum: Yak-List   Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 7:17 pm   Subject: Re: Cockpit signage/placards
Thanks Justin and Ttail!!!

I appreciate the graphics and the guidance!

Ed
  Topic: Cockpit signage/placards
ed.kettler

Replies: 13
Views: 8539

PostForum: Yak-List   Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 7:14 pm   Subject: Re: Cockpit signage/placards
put gear down! LOL



Along with "Turn the air on AND off"

See you soon!
Ed
  Topic: Cockpit signage/placards
ed.kettler

Replies: 13
Views: 8539

PostForum: Yak-List   Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:14 pm   Subject: Cockpit signage/placards
Howdy!

In my CJ cockpit are handy card holders for important operational information. The good news is they are not in Mandarin! The bad news is they are empty.

Anybody care to share what they ...
  Topic: CJ Factory Visit Notes?
ed.kettler

Replies: 3
Views: 3683

PostForum: Yak-List   Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:23 am   Subject: Re: CJ Factory Visit Notes?
I got my copy of Red Star yesterday, and I still have questions:

1. What is the situation on engines? Are more being manufactured? Will we be able to get some?

2. How many new CJs are being buil ...
  Topic: CJ Malcolm Hood
ed.kettler

Replies: 1
Views: 2447

PostForum: Yak-List   Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:51 am   Subject: CJ Malcolm Hood
I am planning to replace the canopy on my CJ with a Malcolm Hood, and I am looking for best practices so that I can avoid cracking and minimize frustrations.

I have read somewhere that the fastener ...
  Topic: CJ Factory Visit Notes?
ed.kettler

Replies: 3
Views: 3683

PostForum: Yak-List   Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 10:52 am   Subject: CJ Factory Visit Notes?
Hi,

I know several folks went to China recently and visited the CJ factory. I'd appreciate learning what you found out about the plane, spares, and in particular engine availability.

Many thanks ...
  Topic: Gill shutters close themselves at cruise
ed.kettler

Replies: 3
Views: 3114

PostForum: Yak-List   Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2018 6:13 pm   Subject: Re: Gill shutters close themselves at cruise
I was having the same problem with mine, and it is an easy fix.

The gill control line goes through a couple of supports as it transitions from the cockpit to the gills. If the clamps around the cab ...
  Topic: Rudder pedal extenders
ed.kettler

Replies: 1
Views: 1935

PostForum: Yak-List   Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:49 am   Subject: Re: Rudder pedal extenders
Hi Adam,

I just bought a set from Alex Zayika (Spitfire1940@sbcglobal.net) that are well made and easy to install. They are supposed to give another 2.25" of leg room.

I plan to install th ...
 
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