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Anyone have a really big hair dryer ?
The flood waters have receded and I was able to get into my hanger to inspect my Cessna 180. The airplane was out of license so it was uninsured. Next week we start the long trip back to airworthiness.
With any luck she'll be flying again by this time next year. Wish me luck.     The water under the nose came out of the exhaust when I turned her over. Yikes!!! |
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Holy carp! So it was completely submerged!? That sucks. Good luck with the refresh.
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Well, the good news is that it's still there and not washed away. Good luck with the resto!
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How about the one from Space Balls?
Good luck! 
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Where the heck was it hangered?
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02-01-2011, 08:15 AM
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Wow.
Are you at the Fallbrook Community Airpark?
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bet that smelled nice
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02-01-2011, 08:43 AM
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Sorry to see that, but at least there was no structural damage (it looks like). Hope you get it back in the air.
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02-01-2011, 08:48 AM
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I've been looking for a cheap 180.......
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02-01-2011, 08:53 AM
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Wierd, I had no idea they had that kind of flooding in Corona. I guess the news was too busy showing cars driving through a puddle in the middle of a busy street to show the serious stuff.
good luck, if anyone can get that thing fixed it's you. |
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02-01-2011, 09:57 AM
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You were probably looking at an STC anyway to comply with the 0-lead avgas soon, correct?
Just saying - it sucks but if you'd been planning on the upgrade for a while maybe it won't be much worse... |
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02-01-2011, 10:34 AM
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POP : silver lining? I guess ......
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02-01-2011, 10:52 AM
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At least you know a good shop that can rebuild the engine if need be...
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it looks like Jim was using my computer again. As I was saying, I've spoken to a couple of aircraft mechanics and they seem to think that rebuilding a push rod, flat six is beyond my skill set. Oh well....... |
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Think I found one for you!
 
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the thing I liked about our crew-chief..
he got onboard after saying.. I fixed it.. most of those mechanics don't.. good luck.. Rika |
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Or a Continental /SMA diesel.
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Phase one (whining) is over. Now phase two, the recovery begins.
A stream cleaner, vacuum, 18 man hours, 3 cheese burger combos and the mud is gone. Thanks to Jesse and Alberto, good friends are priceless.    
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