I FEEL THE NEED, THE NEED FOR SPEED… (3699) From: Jerry Swartz (JSw7211963) Subject: Airspeed Jim: My airspeed indicator has speed readings up to 180 mph in 20 mph increments, so I guess it goes up to l90 at the top of the arc. Anyway, it is not marked for flap speed, green, yellow and red. […]
Tachometer Markings – Monty the Answer Man Archives
TACH MARKINGS From: Steven Roth (StevenRoth@aol.com) My tach needs to be changed. I have a C-125 converted to a C-145/O-300A. It has no color markings and records tach speed too quickly. It needs to be set for cruise at 2500. Any ideas what the color bands should be for this engine in a Swift? Green […]
Insurance for the Swift – Monty the Answer Man Archives
INSURANCE WOES… (010200) From: Scott Keating <aerograffects@csi.com> Subject: swift info Hi! I’m looking at a 210hp Swift (real seriously too), but am VERY disappointed at the reaction of the insurance companies we’ve contacted about it…AVEMCO quoted $1600/year for it, our Bonanza was almost half that. Any suggestions on insurance companies to look at, or is this […]
Engine Instruments – Monty the Answer Man Archives
STEVE WANTS TO ASK JUST ONE MORE QUESTION… My Swift has Stewart-Warner engine gauges installed. These gauges are sold by Aircraft Spruce but are not what are considered “aircraft” gauges. They look like and perhaps are more an auto gauge. They appear in this photo of my panel as the four chrome gauges on each […]
