I'm always glad to hear of pilots that do their own work because they trust
themselves more than a mwchanic. I bet you didn't know that it is illegal to
rebuild or even add fluid to your compass unless you are an instrument rated
repair station. Not even an IA rated mechanic is allowed to install fluid. Just
wanted to let you know all my best.
---- "nick.king88" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I am an owner ( 94175 ) .She is worth $ 22,000 but it would take twice
> that to buy it. Flying for 40 years, all types.Do all my own work,trust my
> work better than others.
> Dave , first it was good to hear that a group is devoted to Vega's .,
> never had one but always had a place in my heart for one. You are right about
> some mundane threads going on forever. That is why I had it removed from my
> E-mail. At the same time......Those same guys are extremely knowledgable
> about Coupes and are willing to share with us all.I cant begin to thank the
> members of this forum for all their help. Sometimes they just get carried
> away with the debate.
> WE are glad to have you on the forum.
> On a tech note, I was hoping for one of those "just add water " answers
> about repairing my header tank. It was suggested I use pro-seal and I will if
> the tank is too much of a booger to remove. I would rather it be welded. The
> worst part of any repair is the down time. I sure want to fly her !
> I purchased a 0-150 ASI to replace my old 160 that was 35 MPH off. I
> rebuilt my old wet compass as well.It is so gratifying to do little things to
> my coupe. I miss by 210 centurion but am thankful for every moment with my
> coupe. Thanks to all !!!
>
