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If you’re going to take a bird hit, try to take it on the left side. 3TC has a nice newer heavy duty 114 leading edge courtesy of a gull hit in AK. Glad it was only a near miss.

Just to make certain non-COG members are aware,... The Fly-in this year will be held at Fredericksburg, TX (T82). Hotel reservations are being made at the Hangar Hotel which is right on the field at T82. It is a truly unique facility. You must make your reservation by calling the Hotel...

Think the factory addition happened after s/n 380. 3TC was an s/n in the mid-400s and I had to update after I acquired her.

Just as a reminder for those who haven’t seen the earlier threads…. The early 112’s had a problem area on the firewall wherein said firewall tended to crack in the vicinity of certain engine mounts. An approved patch/reinforcement was developed by the factory. Many early models have been...

The key check is to look at your squat switch when your fuel is as low as you are likely to allow it to go. 5 gal per side? Owner's choice on this one. When you have low fuel and the bird is empty you don’t want your squat switch to engage. Could result in a very expensive gear retraction...

We’ll get Webmaster Radu on it.

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That Cessna 310 "stance" in the photo is a good indicator of incorrectly set struts. Difficult to tell from the photo, but the nose strut looks reasonable close to normal. That means that the main gear struts are probably overinflated. That would result in an engaged squat switch while on the...

We have rarely sought part support from the company. Too much drama over the past 25 years. If you have parts needs, your most productive line of inquiry is through these forums.

Check works fine. Best workaround for the moment. PayPal issue has been quite aggravating.

"grime on the nose gear" could be an engine case quick drain that isn't fully seated (or the sealing o-ring is in need of replacement) Pretty straight forward repair at oil change. If this is happening, should be a few drops on the nose wheel after she has been sitting for a few days. ...or a...

Nice track. And the little town of Beaufort is charming. Plus you get to land at Frogmore International elev 9'.

Agreed. Had dinner with him in Sedona. Very interesting fellow.

Plans are set. September 25th-29th. There will be more information posted under this link. Forum Members will be receiving the information first as a privilege of being paid supporters of the COG. Same info will post here a week later. Stay tuned...

Used to be a good BBQ joint on St Simons. You may even have used St Simons for fuel when leaving Jekyll?

Gary, If you haven't already visited, highly recommend checking out Jekyll Island. COG has held a couple of fly-ins there and it's both a historical and and charming place to visit. Be sure to check out Driftwood Beach. Bring your camera.

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One additional item,... during your troubleshooting, it might be a good idea to exercise the e-dump valve to reseat the o-rings in case a mis-seat might be allowing some bypass. Of course, it will make less mess if you do this with the gear already extended. When finished and with the e-dump...

Gary, If you have used the e-dump either for real or for test extensions, the process of the gear coming down "abruptly" will cause some 5606 to puke from the vent hole in the pump reservoir. That fluid runs down the pump body/mounting bracket and ends up in the belly of the plane. Creates a...