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Hello all... A bit late posting this story, but probably appropriate given what I already know. On August 22, 2020 I had an engine failure in an Aeronca Chief which resulted in a good landing on I-40 (East of Ashville, NC), but a pretty substandard parking job... :( I posted the whole story...

Hello all... In the process of annualing "Pinky", can't figure out how to jack her up. Thanks! ET http://kitepilot.com/N9833B/P_20170514_170800.jpg http://kitepilot.com/N9833B/DSC_0004.JPG

Hello World... First the sad news: N74375 (the flying flag, here in all her glory) was severely damaged in an engine out emergency. Ended up halfway submerged in a pond with a shattered wing. It will probably never fly again. The good news is that the pilot was uninjured. On to the next one: I...

http://aerovate.ca/ Hmmmmmmmm...

Never mind, the message was there in the front... :oops: Hello town... First I apologize, I know that the answer is somewhere in the archives. I can't find it... :-( Second, the part number that I got from the parts manual got me an O-ring that I can barely slide over my thumb. Not...

I have a Sensenich metallic prop that I'd like to paint, does anybody what are the legalities of it? What are the potential pitfalls? Balance? How do I remove the old paint? Do I remove the old paint? Has anybody painted their metallic prop? I have a very knowledgeable car shop to work with...

What are the legal implications of feeding mogas to a 14-13? (I know of at least one 14-13 accident blamed by the NTSB on 'vapor lock because of mogas') Is it 'better' or 'worse' than running 100LL? Why? Is it safe? (that NTSB 'vapor lock' thingy...)

http://www.flyingmag.com/news/photos-tornadoes-devastate-nebraska-airport Good thing nobody was hurt...

Well... I did a super-soft wheel landing on grass (I *HAVE* witnesses! ;-) ) and the left wing began dropping on the roll out. I initiated aileron correction until I realized that I had a landing gear problem, added power, and flew away. I then landed the airplane full stall hoping that the...

Thanks to all who helped me with gathering information to install my new (to me!) Aeromatic prop. I am also having LOTS of support from Mr. Tarver (and son) from http://www.aeromatic.com/ GREAT people! What I need now is help to either buy or build a backplate/spindle combo for the spinner...

Hello All! I got me a new (looks LIKE new!) Aeromatic prop for my 14-13. I already have the 'B21-021 Aeromatic Propeller Operator Manual (F200)' (also known as the 'Field Service Instructions') and the 'B21-031 Aeromatic Propeller Overhaul Manual (F200)' My A&P is asking me about (from the TC)...

Well, time is (surprisingly) going by and the moment for the (dreaded) first annual inspection of the little woody moth is approaching FAST! (4 months in the future). Question is: does anybody know a friendly and Bellanca 14-13 savvy A&P/AI near the TN/AL/GA border? (that's near Chattanooga TN)...

Hello Collective Wisdom... I have the opportunity to get a King KCS 55A HSI System: http://www.bennettavionics.com/kcs55a.html The whole enchilada... Question is: Who can install such a system on the 14-13? My panel: http://kitepilot.com/N74375/N74375-panel.jpg I can take out the VOR/GS...

Good morning all... As the time approaches for: http://www.valdezalaska.org/events/valdez-fly-in-and-air-show I am starting to gear up to head there and (maybe) be the first Bellanca 14-13 to ever sign-up for the famous Valdez's 'short field landing competition'. No, I am not as ambitious (or...

Hello there, first oil change, and questions are: What torque to tight the oil filter at? What torque to tight the spark plugs at? What gap to set the spark plugs at? Do I have to take out the whole bottom cowling or at this day an age is it aircraft dependant? Thanks!