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[donv]

Have a great trip!

 

[Goodyear]

Hell’s Canyon today. Some work being done on the plane tomorrow. Hopefully weather will improve down south for Thursday start.

 

[Bob Turner]

Following your progress. Where are you tied down, and which way for Thursday?

 

[Goodyear]

Made it to San Diego! Plane is in the hangar with 2” to spare. 1” on top.
Left Nampa Idaho this morning. Had to go by way of Carson City then over the hill at Lake Tahoe. Bakersfield then over LAX and landed KMYF at night.

 

[Bob Turner]

Welcome back. Put blocks under the brakes - Glenn can show you. Protects wing if a tire goes flat.

 

[Goodyear]

Thanks Bob, will do. After Thanksgiving it goes in for ADSB.

 

[Goodyear]

Scout finally made it to San Diego! Flew down from Nampa yesterday. In the hangar with only inches to spare. Glad to be home but sorry to leave the great exploring up in Idaho.

 

[Bartman]

Hmmmm, are you making all of this up or are there photos to prove it's happening?

 

[Goodyear]

Here you go. Nampa to SD

 

[aftCG]

Here you go. Nampa to SD

Not only flew the whole way inverted, you even parked inverted.

 

[Goodyear]

Can’t figure out why the pictures load upside down.

 

[Goodyear]

Tight fit.

 

[JimParker256]

That IS a tight fit. I'm guessing you're not going to be upgrading to tundra tires any time soon... LOL

 

[Goodyear]

Definitely not in this hangar. May have to downsize the tires.

 

[Goodyear]

Called the factory-8.50x6 is the smallest wheel and tire combo certified for the 8gcbc Scout.

 

[Bob Turner]

I would not have asked. Field approval!

But look at the type certificate data sheets - A21CE - Bart has a link. There is no apparent restriction there.

 

[busbart]

how is the scout working out? I am in the market for a new one.

 

[Goodyear]

The Scout is great so far. I have flown it about 40 hours in the last month. Comfortable, very straightforward ground handling. I have the o-360 with a fixed pitch climb prop which has been fine in the cooler weather. I flew in the Idaho backcountry last month with gross about2050lbs, no problems climbing out of canyons. I have extended wingtips and vg’s and it lowers stall speed by 3-4 mph. Cruise is slower of course, but acceptable for a short field performer. ADSB is being installed next week along with 2 g-5s to give me gps nav heading and an attitude indicator. I am sure the constant speed and 390 engine would be amazing. If I had the budget a new Scout would be great

 

[Goodyear]

Scout is finally in the shop. Interior is coming out, frame inspection begins this week. Met with the upholstery folks today.

 

[Goodyear]