Marc_CYBW wrote:I have attached my version for your consideration.
Marc

This looks great! Would you be willing to post the .docx file so that it can be customized?

Chris

I've got a couple hundred hours on my Tempest and they run great minus the resistance issues I had with the Champions. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/tempestat5k.php http://www.aircraftspruce.com/cache/200-200-/catalog/graphics/08-07462.jpg Other than convenience (and cost), is there...

This thread desperately needs pics.

Star57 wrote:Chris....there is no better justification for a trade in to a Piper Matrix or TBM 850

Awesome idea! I'm sure a Pilatus would work even better!

Unfortunately even the operating costs (ignoring the distracting matter of acquisition) are waaaaay outside my budget.

My dad recently turned 90 and has limited mobility (uses a cane, ladders are challenging, etc.). Have any of you developed a good way of enabling folks in these circumstances to get in & out of the DA40? Presumably wing access is the key issue. Something like this might work for our home base, b...

I bought one for auto racing from Summitt racing for next time. Which model? Longacre 77750 http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/norm/lng-77750_w_m.jpg Proform 66490 http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/norm/pro-66490_w_m.jpg Kluhsman 1203R http://static.summitracing.com/g...

The question that we should be asking is....how do we get out in case of a flip over in rough terrain or water" I hadn't even considered this, but maybe one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Seatbelt-Breaker-Emergency-Escape-Tool/dp/B002AMAXNA From a review (spelling errors included): "This...

What type of jack will work with our plane besides a standard aircraft jack that you can carry with you easily? In one of the pics it looks like a small yellow jack is somehow being used, but can't figure out where it would lift as our struts are angled and have nothing to lift under. I'd like to f...

BlackMammoth wrote:the Voodoo power of the Weldon pump being the plane will make my fourth Dukes pump last indefinitely.

LOL

David B wrote:Hope that helps clarify things....?

Yes, thank you!

I suspect that even a small amount of the right lubricant would dramatically reduce wear inside the S-tubes.
FWIW, I've had great success with Dupont Teflon Multi-Use dry lubricant, which does not attract dust.
Link to Dupont site