Finally back in the air after installing a new handheld. I though t the transmitter on the Delcom radio died but what I found out is that my headset adapter doesnt work proprerly. I couldnt use it with the aircraft PTt or intercom so I went ahead and purchased a Vertex 300. Nice radio with nav, air temp, wx and a bunch of other features. Best part is that it works well with my intercom. I went out flying and was able to talk to a airport 50 miles out.....not bad. Its better than waiting for a green light. Only problem I have is that I can get the squelch to cut out the static when flying. I think it has more to do with the antenna than anything else...Ill check into that - maybe get a couple ideas. Flew around a little - did a couple of accelerated passes at the airstrip (meaning accelerating from 165 at 10 ' off the deck)...and clocked in at 181. Not too shabby. Had fun all around. Hopeing to go chase a friend of mine in the next door hanger that just got his airworthiness ticket on his RV8 - nice plane! Lots of $ though. He hopes to do first flight tomorrow afternoon. We shall see!
Will be gettting stuff together for a KR Workshop soon....Have one for sure interested guy from Texas - maybe another might come? I could sure use some help on the twin. Still have a 110 corvair engine for sale - 75% ready to install....just need the W Wynne conversion parts.....$4000.....call me 229-506-7741 Bill Clapp --------------------------------- Cheap Talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates.
