I'm in the process of ordering a set of Bas Inc. Reel harnesses for the front seats of my 195. I have the Bas Inc. tailpull handles on my Cessna 170B and find them very useful. I'm thinking of ordering them for the 195, how do they perform on the Cessna 195. Lance

I landed my PA 30 at KMLE tonite and there, lo and behold, are Richard Hawley's and Arnold Peckar's planes.  Maybe on their way to Blakesburg?

Does anyone have a good phone number for William (Bill) Gass, N1097D ?

Thanks,

Richard Smith 828-773-7236

I've just purchased a 1954 195 with a Jacobs 300hp engine. This is a bit of a project.  I'm in need of a complete spinner and need to find out the story on kinds, prices and availability of them. Thanks for any information on the subject. Lance 

Who knew there was a 195 at Disneyland?  HuffingtonPost.com had a photo essay on Stephen Colbert (I didn't know who he was either, but you can read about him if you click here.) and his family's visit to Disneyland.  Click here for the brief story and photos.

Hi all,

Would like just to introduce myself as a new owner of a C195 in Australia.  This aircraft is here in Wangaratta, Victoria but will move to Kilcoy about 45min drive from Brisbane in QLD where it will join another C195 already positioned up there.

Hope to meet some C195 folks in Oskosh next year.

Regards

Dion Pastars

 Anyone using a 12 volt heater instead of gasoline?????

Hoe are the results and demands on the generator??????

Firstly, I do NOT have an insurance issue (knock on wood) but this question has been discussed on other type club forums AND currently on AOPA.  We have recently had a member experience an engine failure with a resultant emergency landing with damage to the airframe. In previous discussions (on a Beech forum), a Bonanza owner who had the same situation, was sharing the info that he was quite upset that the insurance company was only going to fix the damage to his airframe with NO help with the engine. He thought he was owed an engine. Part of me thought the insurance company was not inthe business of "warranteeing" engines and at that time, I thought that was a reasonable position. If the engine craters and takes out a cowl.....different story, part of the fix and should be covered (in my view). What about the prop? The prop was fine before it hit terra firma. Covered?

Not meaning to apply this to any current issue but I always wanted to know the "real deal". Likewise, at OSH, sitting around the fake campfire, John Barron mentioned that a garden variety ground loop is about $75k, and insurance companies have the option to buy the plane if the damage is over 75% of the insured value. I think I might be kicking my hull up a notch. BTW....the folks on the AOPA board are saying 50% damage causes the same concern, but maybe our insurors are a little more appreciative of our fine aircraft.

10,000 sq ft facility only 25 nm North of Wichita and turn key operation for those wishing to open a shop, paint, avionics or general aircraft maintenance. My partner and I really need to part with it as he is locating to 1K1 and I am now in Florida; call me if interested: 316-208-3140.

Dick Russell

We're planning on taking 5PL to Blakesburg for the AAA Fly-in over Labor Day weekend. Anyone else planning to go? It would be fun to get a group of 195's lined up at that event. We've never been there but it looks like there will be a lot of great old planes. It's only about an hour and a half from here, so practically next door.

If anyone is interested, here's the website: http://antiqueairfield.com/

Dave

 So far, everyone that I have heard of has been able to get out of a 195 if need be, some took some kicking, but there is a chance someone could be trapped,  I have been watching for the left hatch and supporting formers, and they are hard to find, soooo, I have been thinking , I do fit thru the hole where the left big window is, and if it and its frame were gone, a piece of coiled up canvas laying in the bottom of the opening that could be thrown out and  would serve as protection to take away the sharp edges of the fuselage skin where one could go (head first ) out the window.  The reason I am bring this up, is I have been looking for a way to secure the window and the window frame as a one piece assembly into the recess where it lives, yet be easily removable in a hurry, look pretty, and hold the assembly tight enough to eliminate wind noise, I am looking for ideas here, any thoughts,   ??   

Hi all,

I'm new to this organization and am looking to buy a 195 in the coming months. I realize i have some research to do on my own but would appreciate any information pertinent to buying/owning one of these beautiful birds.

Primarily I'm interested in parts of the airplane I should pay particular attention to as I begin looking at candidates for purchase.... ADs, corrosion prone areas, mechanical peculiarities, any particular pros and cons to owning a 195.

Please feel free to email or call me.

Thanks,

Willie Spence, 281-773-6675 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              281-773-6675      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

The new Crosswind brake disk are available. Please email me or call 828-773-7236

I have some unfortunate news to deliver regarding our CF-MLB.  On Monday August 9, I experienced a severe engine problem that required an emergency landing on a logging road in Northern Saskatchewan 33 NM short of my destination La Ronge (CYVC).  As the road was quite narrow my left wing clipped the trees and I was pulled into the bush off the road.  Needless to say the aircraft is severely damaged, more than likely written off.

I was not hurt at all, not a scratch or bruise although my back is a little sore on the right side.  I did have just enough time to call the FSS in YVC that I was going down and my distance from town.   I was later able to contact an overflying aircraft and relay my exact GPS coordinates.  After about 2 1/2 hours being bitten by mosquitoes and black flies the local RCMP finally located me.

On Tuesday we returned to the aircraft to recover it and to our relief, found there was no further damage done to it by the locals as it was too far off the main road.  After 6 hours we were on our way back to YVC with the remains on the back of a truck and trailer and returned to town well after dark.

I am now going through the insurance process which seems to be going smoothly.  We are planning to rebuild if possible.

We are still planning to go to Yellowstone however I know we will be flying down the highway instead.  See you there.

Hi Guys,

Just wondering if there is anyone in Tucson that knows about C120/140's as i have found a C120 down there i am interested in buying and am looking for someone to inspect it for me.

MikeDalton

 Edwards Air Force Base is planning a Civilian Fly In for October 2.  This has never been allowed in the past.  The airplanes will be landing on the hardpack.  Look for a press release this Friday.