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by mschuler
Sun Feb 09, 2025 9:53 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: How Tall Are You?
Replies: 3
Views: 425103

Re: How Tall Are You?

Hi Mike. This is Mike from Burlington, Ontario. Our check pilot is over 6 feet. It depends on how long your torso is I guess. BTW I am putting mine on the market. It was completed in 2022. Now has 30 ish hours. Lycoming IO-360 B1E, 180 hp. 10 hours. New Hertzell constant speed. Dual GRT Horizon scre...
by mschuler
Wed Feb 22, 2023 1:23 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Jason Strong
Replies: 6
Views: 181108

Re: Jason Strong

Hi Jason,
Welcome to the wonderful world of Falcos.
My buddy and I spent 18 years completing C-GVKY in Burlington, Ontario. Hope to have it at Oshkosh in July.
You should consider joining us at the Falco dinner on Tuesday, July 25 in Oshkosh.
Best
Mike
by mschuler
Thu Feb 09, 2023 6:35 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: 2023 AirVenture - Oshkosh
Replies: 0
Views: 120563

2023 AirVenture - Oshkosh

Hi Folks it's that time again.
Please join the Falco gang at FOX RIVER BREWERY ON THE WATER
1501 ARBORETUM DRIVE
OSHKOSH WISCONSIN 54901
920.232.2337
Tuesday July 25 at 17:30 hours.
Let me know how many in your party.
Thanks
by mschuler
Mon May 02, 2022 2:30 pm
Forum: Falco Discussion
Topic: Inner wheel well doors
Replies: 0
Views: 124440

Inner wheel well doors

Hi folks,
I am having trouble in getting the doors to close completely when either in the extend mode or retract mode. The linkage/actuator as per the drawing is being used and careful attention was paid to the measurements outlined therein. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
by mschuler
Fri Feb 11, 2022 8:16 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Falco Dinner Oshkosh 2022
Replies: 0
Views: 129839

Falco Dinner Oshkosh 2022

Date: Tuesday, July 26
Time: 6:00pm
Where: Fox River Brewing Company, Oshkosh.

Please let me know who is coming and how many are in your party.
by mschuler
Thu May 20, 2021 10:12 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Airventure 2021
Replies: 2
Views: 93537

Airventure 2021

Hi Falco Flyers, The Falco dinner has been arranged for Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the Fox River Brewing Company. FOX RIVER BREWING CO. www.foxriverbrewing.com 1501 Arboretum Dr, Oshkosh, WI 54901 Reservation at this time is for 20 people. Let me know who is coming so I can advise the restaurant acc...
by mschuler
Sat Feb 06, 2021 8:54 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Michael Schuler
Replies: 0
Views: 123528

Michael Schuler

I am Michael Schuler located in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Burlington is a part of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with a population of around 6 million. Its industrial base comprises an inventory of some 900 million square feet. Compared to Chicago with about a billion square feet. I, together wit...
by mschuler
Thu Feb 04, 2021 9:33 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Lorenc Kodheli
Replies: 6
Views: 209099

Re: Lorenc Kodheli

I used T88 as an adhesive and West 105 resin for laminating, coating the interior, and fiberglassing the exterior. Many builders consider epoxy as the way to go but there is a caution about leaving the airplane in direct sunlight to a point where the surface heats up to extreme levels. The wise will...
by mschuler
Mon Oct 26, 2020 11:29 am
Forum: Falco Discussion
Topic: Nose Gear Bay Doors
Replies: 3
Views: 39245

Nose Gear Bay Doors

I am having difficulty in understanding how the front portion of the doors fit. The drawing shows that the hinges are at the fuselage/door bay edge. The nose gear linkage is below that level. And, the triangular piece of nose gear door (affixed to the strut) fairs into the lower cowl such that it is...
by mschuler
Thu Oct 15, 2020 9:30 pm
Forum: Falco Discussion
Topic: Hello Falco World
Replies: 19
Views: 2327234

Hello Falco World

Nice to hear that this forum exists.

Our Falco is nearing completion!