I've had the same thoughts. Wonder if anyone can still fly on needle, ball and airspeed? GPS makes flying so easy, it is hard to keep those old skills, especially when it comes to spacial orientation.

Dave

I envy your opportunity. It will tax your brain, but be fun while doing it.

I have an instrument and multi-engine ratings and always enjoyed the re-current training. Have fun!

Dave

Great idea, you'll never regret it. I've been a pilot for almost 50 years, but sold my airplane last year because of heart surgery. Really miss it! I'm fortunate, however, by having a bunch of friends with old WWII trainers - T6, Stearman - plus a Citation jet, and I can fly with them about anytime ...

I use 100LL avgas in my M37, M151, golf cart and lawn mower, with no bad results -- other than the expense. None but the lawn mower get used much, and the vehicles can sit all winter in my hanger, without fear of the fuel going stale.

From the comments it sounds like a common problem. OK, Charles, seems like it is time for you to come in and help us all out with a fix. Surely you have run into this problem many times.

Dave

Thanks, Bruce, makes perfect sense. Sure glad that was mentioned, will make a much better installation.

Dave

I have some seam sealer that is about the consistancy of mayonnaise. It is literally capable of being brushed on. I think I'll try it. Another question: someone mentioned a metal retainer. Don't remember seeing one of those when I took it apart. I was planning on riveting the gasket on and a metal s...

I'm not making my self very clear. I don't mean to seal the windshield to the cowl, just the rubber gasket to the bottom of the windshield. The way the gasket is shaped, with a round bump as it fits up against the front of the windshield, it collects water running down the glass, rather than letting...

The bottom of the windshield has been repaired and I have a new gasket from Midwest. I'm just wondering if anyone has used an adhesive of some kind to seal the gasket to the bottom of the windshield (in addition to rivets) to keep water from pooling between the gasket and the bottom of the windshiel...

I've completely restored my windshield with new paint, glass, hardware, etc. I'm ready to install the bottom rubber gasket and was wondering about using seam sealer under it to keep water from seeping under and sitting there. The bottom of the windshield was badly rusted and needed a lot or repair a...

Thanks, Charles, very interesting and informative. Had no idea there were so many considerations. I certainly understand the legal possibilities, having been on a trial bench for 34 years before retirement.

Dave

"A new first class US made cable, leader chain, hook, & proper connecting hardware will go $600. " My gosh, Charles, I had no idea they were that expensive! Getting ready to buy one for an M37 I'm restoring and hate to spend that much for a winch that might get used once a year to pull...

Regarding 100LL, I use it in my M37, M151, golf cart, lawn mowers, etc., for the primary reason that it doesn't go stale. Never had a problem. My understanding is that it can be used in any engine that doesn't have a catylitic converter or an oxygen sensor. I'm certainly no expert on these matters, ...

Charles:

If Nickathome isn't interested in heater, I'd like to buy it. I trust your judgement on these matters.

Dave

Man, I would have never got the other four, but they become obvious when translated. Really impressive job, DaveO.