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I brought home 7651B yesterday and had a blast! I averaged 140 knots at 12gph over 5 hours of flight time at 8500 & 12500. Is this fairly normal? The autopilot really does make a huge difference on cross country trips! There is going to be a steep learning curve on the 430w though. It lands...

Are there any Cruisemaster owners that would be willing to spend a few minutes on the phone with me? I am looking to go over general flying tips, landing quirks etc. Thanks

Is it in any way possible to upgrade the size of photos that can be uploaded to these forums? Perhaps I am not doing it correctly, but I always get a size limitation of 1MB. Camera technology is so good nowadays, that even with basic pictures from my cell phone, I typically get pictures in the...

Here are some things I noticed while selling my Crusair. Maybe they will help out anyone else is looking to sell an airplane (preferably a cessna to buy a bellanca). I showed my airplane to a broker, but wasn't impressed by the services they offered so I decided to sell it myself, on theory that...

I just delivered my beloved crusair to her new owner in MO. Barely made it in around all of the storms, maybe it was a sign I shouldn't have sold her? I had 13 hours of flying over two days to stew in the reality that she was really going to be gone, and it wasn't easy. I went through all the...

Great news out of Oshkosh! The Experimental parts in the name of safety is rolling! First the dynon and now the Garmin G5 both approved for certified aircraft. The Garmin stc covers 562 airplane models and comes out later this week. A replacement artifical horizon, with airspeed, altitude...

Good Evening all, I am looking for a tail wheel CFI, A&P Familiar with franklins, tube and fabric, and a hangar in the Springfield, Missouri area. Please let me know if you have any contacts. Thanks -Adam

This is not a question of the engine, engine mount, etc etc. Other than the firewall forward, are there any major structural differences in the 14-19 and 14-19-2 airframes? Landing gear? Wing differences? Is the interior the same? Width length etc? Thanks

Has anyone used an air wolf oil separator system on the Franklin or Continental 230? I was thinking it might be worthwhile to be able to carry a full 8 quarts of oil and clean the belly less. Thoughts? -Adam

Good Morning all, A Gentleman listed a 1957 bellanca on barnstormers with no price or pictures, and I just gave him a call. It is a cruisemaster, mccauley prop, less than 100 hours on the overhaul but it was overhauled in 2007 by the owner. It has been sitting in a hangar for an "annual" for the...

Things are moving quickly, and I thought I would update the group. I made the mistake of mentally tallying the cost of installing an Aux tank, baggage compartment, better tailwheel, and IFR panel in my Crusair. Long story short: it is for sale. Shorter story: I am looking to purchase a...

There is a good looking 58 Master on barnstormers, 300 SMOH, factory recover in the 80s, looks really nice. ONLY ASKING 31K?! I called, and I am 4th on the list of potential buyers, it will probably be sold by tomorrow morning according to seller, but here is hoping. For all you Cruisemaster...

I have come to the conclusion that a sooner rather than later project on my Crusair will be adding an auxiliary fuel tank and a baggage compartment. From my search of the forums, it seems like you can install the 14 gallon aux fuel tank through the door without cutting fabric? For the baggage...

I have moved my bellanca to the bay area, and will have a hangar at hayward executive next week. I am looking forward to exploring the norcal area and getting some more flying time in!

I managed to drive out to Columbia today to drop off some camping gear, and I thought I'd update the group on the field conditions. The grass runway is in great shape! Green grass and it looks pretty smooth. Definitely mowed recently. They are sprinkle watering, and cal fire has been dumping...

Hi all, Does anyone know the deadline to sign up for columbia? A last minute family event may prevent me going, and I won't know for sure until that week. Dont want to miss out on the food if I can attend thanks

http://generalaviationnews.com/2016/05/19/award-winning-bellanca-cruisair-senior-turns-heads-at-sun-n-fun/ Cool publicity for our birds!

Is anyone in the located in the Bay Area with a scout or citabria? I am looking to talk to someone preferably who owns a scout but also a citabria if they are similar in characteristics. Thanks! -Adam

I am planning on flying down to the Bellanca fly in from Idaho in June. Any tips for a fly-in newbie? It will be my father and I, and we are both experienced campers, but this will be my first long fly in. Special items I need to bring? Weather contingency plan? Tips and Tricks? -Adam

I have heard that it is possible to use the cruisemaster tailwheel fork on the cruisair (in order to use a pneumatic tailwheel tire) Is this actually possible? If so, is it simpky removing the old strut and sliding in the new one? Thanks! -Adam