Caption This for 6/22/2018

"Dang, I wish this thing had a starter!"

(I used to own an Aeronca Champ that I had to prop start - no starter. I had nightmares like this!)

The maintenance schedule says to polish the prop every 100 hours and I'll be darned if I let my warranty get voided!

I think the pilot has reached a turning point in his life, and he's reaching out to get things right.

Going out for a spin!

Here we go loop-t-loop!

Bob: Hey Dave, she quit on me - over.

Dave: Well that sucks - over.

Bob: Got any ideas - over.

Dave: Well, climb out on tha gear an’ see if you can get ‘er goin again, and I’ll get above ya and take your pitcher - over.

High hopes for a new prop-position!

Oh, no! I've got to wind up the rubber band!

They talk about a "wing & a prayer", but I never expected that I'd have to get a "buzz on" just to keep going----Guess it's time for a Bud!---- Beam me up Scotty!! Hmm.....Where's Clark Kent when you need him?

That time when even the most committed atheist prays!

A man with a handful of prop-lames!!

Hey, Joe... The part number is... Are you sure it's on the recall list?

Boss.. you want I check your dip stick too?

Uber-Aero . . . Enjoy the Benefits of Low Cost, Stress Free, Autonomous Flights

Blade-runner!

Blade stop runner?

Ok, Joe.. Now I know it's on the recall list... But, I'm I'm kinda in the middle of something right now.

Prelude to a Bob Newhart CD..."The Aviator Instructor".......

"It's OK, they did this in the 1930's .... oil top up above the Pacific using a briefcase ... but heck .... where are the other engines?"

http://tlf.dlr.det.nsw.edu.au/learningobjects/Content/R11335/object/r4968.html

THAT is impressive! Wow!

Those cheap spark plugs said they were lifetime guaranteed - but they didn't say how long my lifetime would be.

High Altitude Manicure

Dave shortens his right index fingernail by falling for that old "propeller in the strobe light" gag.

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Ornithology and Aerial Photography

Diane swears no ill intent by driving her buzzard triggered photoflash stream off of the machine gun sync signal. She claims raising Dave's life insurance coverage just prior was purely circumstantial.

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BLDC Conversion Upgrade

Dave realizes that brushless dc conversion of his WWII gas engine is a little too stealthy so he records a real gas engine sound to play from now on when the prop is turning.

Diane gets rich on her utube "Flying with the Birds" videos. Dave honored her request for a "deadman's switch" style mute button. The most popular videos by far are the ones where Diane accidentally releases the mute switch.

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Hey Joe... I think I will need a replacement for that recalled part. See if they'll deliver it airmail.

Well Joe.... If they won't airmail it, see if they got it in stock, so I can pick it up there. I'll need it right away.

And Joe... Go over there and pay for it, and have it ready. I just want to swoop in and grab it.

Oh... By the way Joe, how far away is that place as the crow flies? I Hope they don't close before I get there. I can't wait until tomorrow. This is a one-shot deal. It's now or never.

Now we'll see if this certificate for the bargain battery is any good. It says "If battery fails to start engine, place this certificate on top of battery and try again". Here goes. Hope the wind doesn't blow it off!

Suddenly, it dawned on him that a "pre-flight check" really would have been much easier.

Some tips for hand-propping a Piper Cub

By Lynn Towns

The preparation of the engine for starting is a very critical part of making propping easier (i.e., starting immediately). The method will vary with the ambient temperature, and whether the engine is cold or warm. I also do this on planes with starters to make it easier on the starter and battery.

If the engine is cold, it should be pulled through until the carburetor sounds "squishy." In warmer weather, I just pull it through about 8 blades (compression strokes). In colder weather, I also rock the prop back and forth several times between compression strokes before going on to the next compression stroke. Do this a minimum of 4 compression strokes (on 4 cylinder engines) to allow fuel into all of the induction tubes. If there is fuel dripping from the carburetor onto the ground, the engine has been pulled through enough.

When the temperature is above 60 degrees, I do not prime the engine. In colder temperatures, I prime before pulling the prop through as follows:

40-55 degrees, 1 shot of primer
35-50 degrees, 2 shots of primer
15-30 degrees, 3 shots of primer

These temperatures are approximate. Each engine seems to require slight variation.

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Merle: "Hey Gladys: what temperature you got there?"

Now, When I yell contact....

Hey Charlie, hand me that bucket of prop wash.

And then get me 500 yards of flight line.

If there's time to LEAN then there's time to CLEAN.

Jack took that saying a bit too literally!

Hang on Sean, oi tink oi can see where it's gettin' snagged.

"Damn it! I've dropped the crank handle!"

"Damn it! Where on earth are the jump leads when you need them?"

Feathering the prop