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Rather than continue an old thread unrelated to this subject… ADSB out will be required in 2020 for all planes to fly in controlled airspace. It really won't be the end of the world for us. I just hope the FAA does a better job than they did when transponders were first required. I seem to...

Grant and Larry, Hope you came thru the quake ok and with no damage. Let us know how you fared. I am/was in San Carlos/Belmont on new grandpa duty and what seems to be typical of us, we slept thru it. My daughter in law told us she felt it, but being a semi exhausted new mom, fell back...

Anyone going to this fly in? Would be fun to have a few triple tails together. Considering our numbers (or lack there of) we'd be mystery ships! Larry

Grant asked me to post the attached letter from Bellanca approving Aero Plastics Enterprises Wing Root Fairings for all Bellanca models from the 14-13 thru the 17-31TC under STC SA846SW (in case you can't read the letter).

WOW! There are 5 Cruisairs for sale under the Bellanca heading on Barnstormers, plus Blimpy's. Don't think I ever saw so many for sale at one time! Does somebody know something that I should know?;) If you use the "search" feature for Bellanca, you can also see the Aires listed, but I don't...

Dave, if you have a 200 rpm mag drop, things you might check, after external timing are: Spark plugs, ignition leads, internal timing, messed up parts inside the mag.

Is there such a thing as a Structural Repair Manual for the Viking or do you just use AC43.13? Thanks! Larry Lowenkron

Well, I am finally looking at building up a 165 to replace my 150. The 150 has field approvals for both air and oil filters. Since my approvals were for my150 engine and not my airframe, I will probably have to go back to the FSDO to try for a field approval for the air and oil filter for the...

EAA is going to have one of their webinars on April 2 at 8 PM CDT on "Leaning Basics". You can register for it at the link below. I am listing this info as their has been some discussion on EGTs etc. Mike Busch is the presenter. His webinars have been pretty good...

For anyone interested - there are some bg 707 plugs available on ebay for Franklins. See: http://www.ebay.com/itm/370705652968?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Larry

I thought it was about time to put the correctly marked ASI in my plane. It has had a Cessna indicator since I got it, and I want to have the correct color bands. I would appreciate if anyone has an originally marked air speed indicator in a Cruisair tell me how they are marked. From the...

I am reproducing the following from the Stinson site. It was posted by April Jones, Susan Prall's daughter. They are even acquiring the type certificate for the 150 and the 165! We have formed a new company! Franklin Aircraft Engines, USA, LLC! M Posted by: "April" susan@franklinparts.com...

I posted a link in the Cruisair Forum to the 1929 Time Magazine article about G.M. Bellanca. It is pretty interesting. Should have posted it here instead!?

I have a bunch of parts for manual LG retract. Since I have hydraulic gear, I really don't need these parts. Anyone want them for the cost of shipping? They fit into a $15 USPS priority shipping box. I have attached a photo of what I have. You can double click on the picture to see what it...

Sure is quiet here, so maybe someone would like to comment. Since I am also a glider pilot, I have often wondered about the glide speeds of my Cruisair, so I finally decided to do something about it. Gross weight was about 1800 pounds, and I figured my best L over D speed was 75 mph IAS @ 714...

Does anyone know about owner produced Franklin 150 exhaust valves? I am familiar with the FAA reqmts for owner produced parts, but wonder if anyone has done this for these valves. Thanks! Larry

There is a Saf Air Oil quick drain for a Franklin engine on Ebay. They retail for more than $60.00 and it is starting at $.99. See it at: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320734930173&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT Larry ps it is not mine, and I do not...

There is a lot going on regarding attempts to get production going on Franklins back in the US on the Stinson Yahoo group. I would encourage all who might be interested to check it out. If you have any problems seeing it, let me know, and I will try to copy and post it here, or get them to...

I have been using Aeroshell 15-50 year 'round, and have decided to switch to 100 during the summer. I was wondering what people are using in their Franklins. Do you use the W100 Plus or just the W100? I know the Plus has the additive required by the Lyc AD for E series engines, but wonder if...

I have a friend that needs to rebuild his fuel pump for his 150 Franklin. Can anyone offer some help. He tried to call Greg Lucas, but said his number was disconnected. Thanks!