I'm a red seal millwright, and I wouldn't touch the brakes on an airplane , regardless of skill level involved. It's just not worth it!

😂😂😂Too bad you have to put a disclaimer on a video that is OBVIOUSLY not a tutorial! It never ceasses to amaze me at the number of nagging Norman's out there whose only contribution to the world is snide comments. And . . . . most of them wouldn't know a wrench from a rachet!

@@mr_b22 Has nothing to do with your question - I actually texted Chris to find out the answer, but when I came back your comment was gone. My comment was directed at the two viewers who left a total of 12+ comments between them who accused us of not properly torquing the nuts, of not putting on the axel nuts, of not reading the directions, of not, of not of not etc etc etc. Ending in one of them 'notifying the FAA' of sloppy workmanship. So nothing directed at you, I recognise you from comments on both of my channels, and welcome legitimate questions. But I also get 100s of ridiculous idiots who just troll and make trouble.

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That wash plate process was new to me. Very interesting. Thanks Glen, and looking forward to the trip videos. Sorry, Julie won't be available.

Any good pilot should. After all, it's his Mistress that the wife approves of, and in some cases endorses.

Yeah Freddy is still kicking - not moving as fast as he used to, but still a font of knowledge when you need it.

@@GlensHangar He is a spitting image of the Red Green character 😁 An old timer with a wealth of knowledge are getting more and more rare. Cherish and learn what you can, while you can ☺️ Cheers Glen. Fly safe!

Yeah - I'm still trying to get my head around how the wheels / brakes cost more than the Autopilot I installed... Nothing makes sense anymore.

AME in Canada ;) They do a bit more than A&Ps.

Wish I'd known that was you! What were you doing at Edenvale, I thought you were based at CYOO?

I Just bought GUVH and for now that's her home. Buttonville closing is making it hard to find tie downs.

CYOO is now packed with planes that moved from Buttonville.

Yes - Chris has a special piece of steel that fits on the leg so you can use that type of lift.

I've looked at the engine conversions available - I'd love to do it, when I have a spare $120,000 CDN hanging around.

@GlensHangar its a lot of money but if you are keeping the plane for ever its worth it , we got put in a corner with are plane as the old engine blew up and we did want to wast money doing it up . A good way to do it is just keep an eye out for a U/S airframe that has the engine prop combo that sought the STC , can have the cost , l have fitted a 180hp fixed pitch conversion to a C172C it did 115 knots at 2400. The hardest bit of the conversion except for the $$ is the cowling mods. Everything else is just bolt on.. Cheers

better braking, no squeaking, and better turn radius if you brake to help the turn.

The pedal feel is much better now, brakes are a bit 'touchy' in comparison to what they were - but I'll get used to that pretty quick. Checking the gear is part of every pre-flight, not down to checking the torque but definitely looking for loose parts. There are wheel caps available, I'm on the lookout for a pair.

The wing modifications really changed the way this plane flies. If I want to be aggressive with the take-off and landing I can pretty much drag it on its tail and rotate at 25 mph into ground effect, same / opposite on landing. But with long paved runways it isn't really necessary and it's a bit uncomfortable. At 38 mph it just sort of starts flying whether you want to or not. The electronic ignition is certified to replace both mags - but right now I'm just doing one (cost). Th manufacturer has also said that replacing one on my engine is as good as doing both. IFR... longterm maybe. Cost is a huge factor, $40K++CDN for equipment, plus installation and associated costs. MVU may remain a VFR only aircraft for a while yet.

@@GlensHangar Glen, thanks for the reply. That's some pretty amazing numbers for getting a 172 on and off the ground in. As to the EFI, this is what I thought, but I wasn't sure. I know the FAA at first was kind of reluctant to certify both Mags to be replaced with EFI. I would agree that having just one, and having the mag probably won't make a whole bunch of difference, since the EFI will be the primary ignition source. As to VFR only, well, I don't even have the money to rent an airplane to fly, let alone outfit one, so I get you there. However, I also kind of got the impression that with a new panel and you were saying 'bigger displays' and such I thought maybe you were looking for some upgrades. Heck, even a used GNS-430W, or two, would certainly get you on your way, or, if you like the Avidyne, the IFD 440, if you can find a used one, would be good.

Not in the time I've owned it - But brand new in 1961 pants were standard equipment for 172B Skyhawks. It started life as a club plane in Winnipeg - I imagine the pants were ripped off pretty early on.

There's no brake associated with the front wheel, and the whole unit is still in good shape.

@@GlensHangar good to know and all the overhaul has to cost a pretty penny i imagine. glad you can afford it.

@@mts982 The costs are easier to swallow since I didn't pay current market price for the airframe, and Chris lets me do most of the work.

@@GlensHangar nice. i like your cooking channel too.