A 65–8 taper crank vs flanged crank
Hello, our Porterfield came out of the factory as an LP 65 (Lycoming engine) During the restoration, it was re-powered with a Continental A65–8 with a tapered crankshaft. The new airworthiness…See More
Porterfield Airplane Club
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"That’s a cool hat, Gary! Pretty sure you could sell that hat to other Porter fielders. Of course there’s not too many of us…"
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"I had this cap made to answer the #1 question I encounter, "What is that?" the picture downloaded before I saw that it was sideways.
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"Any luck finding a new home for her yet, Keith?"
"The lower nosebowl opening is usually blocked off with a piece of sheet metal in the winter."
Continental A65 Baffles
Back at the end of December I had the misfortune of tipping my Skinny Bird on its nose. Nearing the end of the landing roll I felt like I didn’t have much rudder authority and drifting to the right…See More
"Thank you Andy for getting back with me and thanks for the info."
"The Collegiate predates AFMs and POHs, though there is a rudimentary owners manual for the type that is in the archives here somewhere. The best way to determine the various speeds is to run a…"
