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by David R. Mead
Wed Jul 11, 2007 12:22
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: FIVE RULES FOR MEN TO FOLLOW TO A HAPPY LIFE:
Replies: 2
Views: 1633

FIVE RULES FOR MEN TO FOLLOW TO A HAPPY LIFE:

1. It's important to have a woman who helps at home, who cooks from time to time, cleans up and has a job. 2. It's important to have a woman who can make you laugh. 3. It's important to have a woman who you can trust and who doesn't lie to you. 4. It's important to have a woman who is good in bed an...
by David R. Mead
Tue Jun 19, 2007 12:38
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Life Explained
Replies: 0
Views: 1093

Life Explained

On the first day, God created the dog and said: "Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years." The dog said: "That's a long time to be barking. How about only ten years and I'll give you bac...
by David R. Mead
Fri Jun 08, 2007 07:10
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Compassionate Lawyer
Replies: 2
Views: 1527

The Compassionate Lawyer

One afternoon a lawyer was riding in his limousine when he saw two men along the road eating grass. Disturbed, he ordered his driver to stop and he got out to investigate. He asked one man, "Why are you eating grass?" "We don't have any money for food", the poor man replied, &quo...
by David R. Mead
Wed Jun 06, 2007 13:36
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Unarmed Teacher
Replies: 0
Views: 1136

The Unarmed Teacher

After being interviewed by the school administration, the teaching prospect said, "Let me see if I've got this right: You want me to go into that room with all those kids, correct their disruptive behavior, observe them for signs of abuse, monitor their dress habits, censor their T-shirt messag...
by David R. Mead
Mon Jun 04, 2007 13:34
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Close Shave
Replies: 1
Views: 1342

Close Shave

While the barber is lathering the man up for his shave, the man expresses to the barber how he has a hard time getting a close shave on his cheeks. The barber replies with a solution and pulls a small wooden ball out of this cabinet drawer. "Place the wooden ball between your cheek and gum on t...
by David R. Mead
Fri Jun 01, 2007 14:41
Forum: Post-War Aeronca Champ airplanes
Topic: Glide Ratio
Replies: 5
Views: 2429

Oh- then you want to know the sink rate in WATER! (Salt water or fresh water?) Just kidding. Take a life jacket and a radio. Fly safe!
DRM
by David R. Mead
Fri Jun 01, 2007 13:56
Forum: Post-War Aeronca Champ airplanes
Topic: Glide Ratio
Replies: 5
Views: 2429

Mac-
I used a GPS on a calm day and my glide ration was 9.3 : 1. (God only knows how dirty the wings were or how straight the fuselage is).

DRM
by David R. Mead
Thu May 31, 2007 07:20
Forum: General Discussion and guidelines
Topic: 50 years ago today
Replies: 3
Views: 1782

Mike-
Indeed, Joe got it right. Thank you for your service! I fly the flag everyday to honor you and all who have served.
Best of luck on your project!

DRM
by David R. Mead
Wed May 30, 2007 11:21
Forum: Engine, Powerplant and Exhaust
Topic: Time to Hot Rod the Champ
Replies: 1
Views: 1628

Jim- I'm glad you were able to land safely, and (someday) fly the Champ again! Last winter I did the C-85/O200 thing on my plane. Four new cylinders, new crank and pistons from Aircraft Specialties in Tulsa cost $5,500. An A&P friend put it together and hung it in the plane for another $1,500. S...
by David R. Mead
Sun May 27, 2007 20:09
Forum: Engine, Powerplant and Exhaust
Topic: Stuck Valves
Replies: 6
Views: 3768

Jim- My C-85 had a stuck (exhaust) valve last winter, fortunately I didn't bend a push rod. My mechanic told me it was due to crankcase blowby. Well, the engine was notorious for using oil (it didn't drool too badly, but it drank a quart every 2-3 hours) You may wish to investigate this as a root ca...
by David R. Mead
Mon May 21, 2007 13:23
Forum: Parts wanted or for sale
Topic: AAF Type A7 Mag Switch
Replies: 0
Views: 1604

AAF Type A7 Mag Switch

Its an original from a Champ or Chief (or Piper, T-craft, or Continental GPU). Four position - OFF L R BOTH I recently saw one of these switches on E-bay for $207.00. I have an extra one I'll sell for $150. It works perfectly (money back guarantee). I removed all the paint so you can paint it howeve...
by David R. Mead
Fri May 18, 2007 08:15
Forum: Parts wanted or for sale
Topic: 7AC Fuselage Jig For Sale
Replies: 3
Views: 2835

David-
The e-mail is on its way.
TNX
DRM
by David R. Mead
Thu May 17, 2007 14:54
Forum: Parts wanted or for sale
Topic: 7AC Fuselage Jig For Sale
Replies: 3
Views: 2835

7AC Fuselage Jig For Sale

This has been a tough decision, but I'm going to sell this 7 AC Fuselage Jig. This Jig was built by Bill Pancake, all heavy angle iron, and straight and true as you can get. (If you know Bill, you'll have an idea how this was made...he doesn't do anything half-way). It has mounting points for every ...