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We also put the graphics on his aircraft.
Date: 01/22/2010
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Yup, that's Mighty Mouse. That was Gary's nick-name in the Navy. So it's fitting for the name of his Toot.
Date: 01/22/2010
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We completed the metal installation as well as some radio wiring work and the graphics. I had hoped to work on my coolant leak today (23rd) but it's raining. Maybe tomorrow...
Date: 01/22/2010
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2010 01 24 Went to the hanger to work on the coolant leak. Pulled the aircraft out, chocked it and tied the tail to the fence.
Date: 01/24/2010
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Started the engine and let it run a bit and settle down. Started looking for signs of a leak. Took a bit, but finally found some coolant drops.
Date: 01/24/2010
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First found them here.
Date: 01/24/2010
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Then saw the drop on the engine mount cross-tube and saw more coming across the tube.
Date: 01/24/2010
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Finally, back underneath to find the old drops on the cross tube and there was the tell-tale residue of evaporated coolant on the intake to the coolant pump (Green arrow). Shut things down. Found the longest screwdriver I had and was able to reach the c
Date: 01/24/2010
Views: 6031
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Put the aircraft back in the hanger and put the cowl back on to wait for a better day to fly.
Date: 01/24/2010
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Because today it was a 30 degree X-wind gusting to 25 kts. Too much for me at this time. Maybe in another 10 - 15 hours... Might be good flying weather tomorrow after work. We'll see.
Date: 01/24/2010
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