CLUTCHCARGO - that’s the name. He was a funny cartoon seaplane pilot character from a TV show that aired here back in the 60’s. --- It’s a Chicago thing.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

1951 Amphib Beaver - New Blog - Here we go

Now we are at 1 Zero Charlie, Galt Airport near Wonder Lake, which is just west of McHenry Illinois.  A little bit farther of a drive from the house, but a much bigger hanger and a superior facility with respect to facilities and grounds upkeep and much better, smoother runways.

Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp - 450 HP
Coming off tundra tire configuration next month.  Back to amphibian, the way it was meant to be.  Floats newly detailed and sparkling.  New avionics out the wazoo; G500 with synthetic vision, GTN 650, GTN 750, electronic GEM and more is being installed right now.   Overhauled engine from Covington - just arrived last week, looking very clean and mean.  Overhauled prop is finished and ready to install.  Will post pictures soon.

Garmin G500 terrain

Garmin G500 runway approach




Graphic Color Engine Monitor
Spring Flying 2012 - it's a new plane.

Garmin Navigation, Weather, Traffic - GTN 750 (plus GTN 650)

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