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by BGardner
Fri May 16, 2025 5:56 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Visiting Canada Wonderland by small airplane - CYYZ?
Replies: 13
Views: 3330

Re: Visiting Canada Wonderland by small airplane - CYYZ?

You can used Edenvale Aerodrome CNV8, between Barrie and Collingwood. They waive the day or overnight parking fee if you buy gas.
by BGardner
Wed Sep 04, 2024 6:32 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Wing patches
Replies: 3
Views: 2491

Re: Wing patches

You may also want to consider where the patches are.
Are they near the spar? Across ribs? Under the fuel tanks?
Every picture tells a story. You may want to find out what is causing them to crack in the first place. High time? High vibration? Was it parked in a hail storm?
by BGardner
Wed Jul 10, 2024 6:29 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Simcoe Aircraft Maintenance Solutions Inc.
Replies: 0
Views: 831

Simcoe Aircraft Maintenance Solutions Inc.

Pardon the interruption, you need to hear about a new AMO in town.

Check out our new website. Go easy, we're still working out some kinks.

https://simcoeams.ca

Look forward to supporting your aircraft and operation.
by BGardner
Tue Jun 04, 2024 5:43 pm
Forum: Flight Training
Topic: Thoughts about Near North Aviation??
Replies: 1
Views: 833

Re: Thoughts about Near North Aviation??

Their main base is Parry Sound.
Great people!
by BGardner
Mon Apr 08, 2024 5:14 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Paint shops within a couple hours of Toronto
Replies: 7
Views: 857

Re: Paint shops within a couple hours of Toronto

Orillia Aviation has a paint shop. They put out great work!
by BGardner
Mon Dec 11, 2023 5:25 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Searching for Piper Pacer
Replies: 1
Views: 2983

Re: Searching for Piper Pacer

Hello,
I haven't seen too many pacers up for grabs.
I found a listing for a tri-pacer though.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-other/port ... 1660361764

Good luck.
by BGardner
Thu Nov 09, 2023 5:35 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Need help!
Replies: 1
Views: 881

Re: Need help!

Check your AvCanada inbox.
by BGardner
Thu Sep 14, 2023 11:02 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Slick magneto impulse coupling
Replies: 4
Views: 1487

Re: Slick magneto impulse coupling

I worked at a flight school with the same engine type and yes the newer mags were an issue. We were filing SDRs every time it happened. Wrote off a few engines because the rivet fell into the accessory case.
by BGardner
Fri Jun 23, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: M1 AME at CYLS
Replies: 0
Views: 634

M1 AME at CYLS

Anyone based out of YLS looking for maintenance close to home? Drop me a line or call 705-816-2415.
Looking forward to talking airplanes with you.
by BGardner
Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:34 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Water rudder retract springs
Replies: 3
Views: 1337

Re: Water rudder retract springs

Check Orillia Aviation. Good floatplane base. They might have some.
by BGardner
Fri Jun 16, 2023 5:05 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Looking for part time piston AME Cornwall area.
Replies: 2
Views: 2278

Re: Looking for part time piston AME Cornwall area.

Good Morning, I am an AME from the Barrie area with lots of piston engine experience. Mostly Piper singles and twins. I know the distance might be a concern but I have done work in Smith Falls, Blind River and Sault Ste Marie. I don't mind the travel. Let me know what you are looking for. 705-816-24...
by BGardner
Fri Jun 02, 2023 9:38 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Aircraft Maintenance Type Courses
Replies: 3
Views: 1897

Re: Aircraft Maintenance Type Courses

There are no mandatory type courses on M1 fixed-wing, but if you are signing anything out under an AMO you need on-type training for ACA. Could be in the form of an approved in-house training program. Example: I held an ACA for a Zlin 242 that belonged to an FTU. If I do an annual inspection to a pr...
by BGardner
Sun Oct 03, 2021 6:30 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: AME Conference 2021
Replies: 6
Views: 1742

Re: AME Conference 2021

https://members.ame-ont.com/events/2021-ame-conference
I posted the link above with that information. There is an email posted to get more details.
by BGardner
Mon Sep 27, 2021 6:56 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: AME Conference 2021
Replies: 6
Views: 1742

Re: AME Conference 2021

My mistake, but I'm glad you asked.
ame-ont.com. Look for Upcoming Events.
by BGardner
Mon Sep 27, 2021 6:02 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: AME Conference 2021
Replies: 6
Views: 1742

AME Conference 2021

Has everyone registered for the 2021 AME Conference yet? October 27th to the 29th. Delta Hotel, Dixon Road, Mississauga.
by BGardner
Thu Jan 14, 2021 7:04 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: 172 flap detents at 15/25 instead of 10/20
Replies: 15
Views: 4445

Re: 172 flap detents at 15/25 instead of 10/20

https://www.airplains.com/images/support/Aircraft%20Flight%20Manuals/AIr%20Plains%20Cessna%20172%20-%20With%20Gross%20Weight%20Increase/172056-signed.pdf I found a link for a 172N model STC. The flaps should only go as far as the flap jack-screw motor would take it. So from factory it should only go...
by BGardner
Mon Nov 04, 2019 5:43 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE IN GORE BAY, ONTARIO
Replies: 6
Views: 1417

Re: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE IN GORE BAY, ONTARIO

Absolutely. That's the unfortunate dose of reality the aviation industry is facing. The airlines aren't the only ones feeling the pinch. It's a trickle down effect really.There's plenty of work out there for young, but experienced AME's. Location is everything. As far as avionics, everything is gett...
by BGardner
Wed Oct 30, 2019 4:44 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE IN GORE BAY, ONTARIO
Replies: 6
Views: 1417

Re: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE IN GORE BAY, ONTARIO

I appreciate the feedback. Thank you.
by BGardner
Tue Oct 29, 2019 5:26 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE IN GORE BAY, ONTARIO
Replies: 6
Views: 1417

Re: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE IN GORE BAY, ONTARIO

I appreciate the feedback. Thank you
by BGardner
Tue Oct 29, 2019 1:11 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE IN GORE BAY, ONTARIO
Replies: 6
Views: 1417

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE IN GORE BAY, ONTARIO

Questions regarding aircraft maintenance/aircraft movements in Gore Bay. These questions are geared toward private owners and flight schools/clubs. 1. Who flies into Gore Bay on a regular basis? 2. Who flies into Gore Bay en route to another destination or to perform airwork? (i.e Oshkosh, cross-cou...
by BGardner
Sat Nov 18, 2017 9:22 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: AME Looking for Extra Work
Replies: 0
Views: 536

AME Looking for Extra Work

Good Day, I am an AME looking to take on some extra work. I currently live in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. I am willing to travel within Ontario for now, but would be interested in traveling elsewhere if required. My experience includes M1 rated fixed-wing aircraft (single/twin piston engine Cessna, Pi...
by BGardner
Fri Nov 17, 2017 8:57 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: AME Looking for Extra Work
Replies: 2
Views: 2351

Re: AME Looking for Extra Work

Thank you
by BGardner
Mon Nov 13, 2017 9:13 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Any opportunity of working on lycoming engines would be appreciated.
Replies: 12
Views: 3550

Re: Any opportunity of working on lycoming engines would be appreciated.

It was more a rhetorical question then to actually give me an answer but you would notice your values not opening as far or for as long. Cam lobes often look like a teardrop in shape so infact they be getting more smooth. Yes the rocker values are where I would start. So the moral of the story is yo...
by BGardner
Sun Nov 12, 2017 2:13 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Any opportunity of working on lycoming engines would be appreciated.
Replies: 12
Views: 3550

Re: Any opportunity of working on lycoming engines would be appreciated.

You don't need to do overhauls to get experience on piston engines. If you want to see opened engines visit a museum. Although having the background knowledge is good. Being able to get some troubleshooting experience on them would be better suited. Seeing cam shafts and wear on the lobes is great, ...
by BGardner
Sun Nov 12, 2017 1:06 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: AME Looking for Extra Work
Replies: 2
Views: 2351

AME Looking for Extra Work

Good Day, I am an AME looking to take on some extra work. I currently live in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. I am willing to travel within Ontario for now, but would be interested in traveling elsewhere if required. My experience includes M1 rated fixed-wing aircraft (single/twin piston engine Cessna, Pi...

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