G&G How to Really Clean Pollen Off Your Porch
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Now you’ve done it. Anina wants me to hose off the porch today and now you come up with this crappy looking tug that matches my custom Cigal model. I guess my tug will get hosed down too. (I’m still trying to figure out a way to rig a dolly-like arrangement for nosegear that will be effective. Almost have it, then it slips away into the ether).
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On Apr 20, 2025, at 12:17?PM, Jacob Coby via groups.io <jacob.coby@...> wrote:
Quick update: after being flooded in Helene and then sitting in my yard for the last 6 months the minimax is working just as well as it did before. The drill motor doesn’t smoke or make noises. All I had to do was oil the chain. Still needs a wash to get the Helene crud off the fork.?
<Image_250420_121656.jpeg> On Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 9:33?AM Timothy Higgins via <timothyahiggins= [email protected]> wrote: It's also extremely affordable, at around $2000.00...
I have the minimax. Stripped the drive shaft trying to get the 182 over a 1/4” hill. Luckily I have a mill and lathe and made a new shaft in a couple hours. I didn’t modify the design so I’m sure it’ll strip again. The harbor freight Pittsburgh “coupling” seems fine though.?
It slips on dirt, grass, concrete, and pavement. Wet or dry.
It prefers to be disconnected and takes every opportunity to fall off the nose gear it can. It’s also a bit too low and loves to rub the paint off the pant.?
When not falling off the nose gear the turning radius is somewhat better than one of those land trains you see in Australia.?
The dewalt drill motor has three speeds to choose from: too slow with enough torque to spin the wheels while keeping the plane stationary. This is the best setting to strip the drive shaft. A bit too fast but still unable to move the plane. I have no use for this speed. And way too fast while still unable to move the plane. This setting is best for leaving skid marks and moving the unit 5’ across the hangar until you realize it’s slower than picking the thing up and walking it over to stow.?
On the plus side it had enough gravity in it to not float away in the flood.?
On Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 8:35?AM Timothy Higgins via <timothyahiggins= [email protected]> wrote: An article on the minimax…looks a little familiar.
That’s an interesting configuration . .?
On Tue, Feb 18, 2025 at 23:31 Whittaker Warrington via <Whittaker.warrington= [email protected]> wrote: Thought you guys, specifically Mark, might enjoy seeing this new tug concept. This company has converted their electric wheelbarrow to a tug. The cost is roughly $1,150 for the tug version, but there is a cheaper version that might be easy to modify. Link:?
The code “tug” will save you $100 if anyone is interested in purchasing.?
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Re: Anyone know what these are?
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On Apr 20, 2025, at 12:08?PM, Jacob Coby via groups.io <jacob.coby@...> wrote:
I’ve had these machine tool parts for about 10 years now. I got them from a machinist that went to a nursing home and never got to ask him what they were. They’re marked with common thread sizes but the actual pitch is half of what they are labeled as. All I can think is they’re for a screw cutting operation on a lathe that doesn’t have screw gears? There are no makers marks on the parts or the box other than the latch says Prestolock Co.? They seem to be very well made.?
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Quick update: after being flooded in Helene and then sitting in my yard for the last 6 months the minimax is working just as well as it did before. The drill motor doesn’t smoke or make noises. All I had to do was oil the chain. Still needs a wash to get the Helene crud off the fork.?
On Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 9:33?AM Timothy Higgins via <timothyahiggins= [email protected]> wrote: It's also extremely affordable, at around $2000.00...
I have the minimax. Stripped the drive shaft trying to get the 182 over a 1/4” hill. Luckily I have a mill and lathe and made a new shaft in a couple hours. I didn’t modify the design so I’m sure it’ll strip again. The harbor freight Pittsburgh “coupling” seems fine though.?
It slips on dirt, grass, concrete, and pavement. Wet or dry.
It prefers to be disconnected and takes every opportunity to fall off the nose gear it can. It’s also a bit too low and loves to rub the paint off the pant.?
When not falling off the nose gear the turning radius is somewhat better than one of those land trains you see in Australia.?
The dewalt drill motor has three speeds to choose from: too slow with enough torque to spin the wheels while keeping the plane stationary. This is the best setting to strip the drive shaft. A bit too fast but still unable to move the plane. I have no use for this speed. And way too fast while still unable to move the plane. This setting is best for leaving skid marks and moving the unit 5’ across the hangar until you realize it’s slower than picking the thing up and walking it over to stow.?
On the plus side it had enough gravity in it to not float away in the flood.?
On Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 8:35?AM Timothy Higgins via <timothyahiggins= [email protected]> wrote: An article on the minimax…looks a little familiar.
That’s an interesting configuration . .?
On Tue, Feb 18, 2025 at 23:31 Whittaker Warrington via <Whittaker.warrington= [email protected]> wrote: Thought you guys, specifically Mark, might enjoy seeing this new tug concept. This company has converted their electric wheelbarrow to a tug. The cost is roughly $1,150 for the tug version, but there is a cheaper version that might be easy to modify. Link:?
The code “tug” will save you $100 if anyone is interested in purchasing.?
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Anyone know what these are?
I’ve had these machine tool parts for about 10 years now. I got them from a machinist that went to a nursing home and never got to ask him what they were. They’re marked with common thread sizes but the actual pitch is half of what they are labeled as. All I can think is they’re for a screw cutting operation on a lathe that doesn’t have screw gears? There are no makers marks on the parts or the box other than the latch says Prestolock Co.? They seem to be very well made.?
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Congratulations all!? I knew you could do it! ??
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On Apr 19, 2025, at 5:32?PM, Mark Cigal via groups.io <mcigal38@...> wrote:
? Today was a great day. The winds were very light and we had a terrific crew that operated like a well oiled machine ! We were able to get two doors hung. The last one functioned perfectly with no tweaks?required. Only two more to go ! ? There is still lots of detail work to accomplish, so I'm hoping we can get some help during the week. Please let me know if you have any time this coming week.
A very BIG Thankyou to those who worked today.
Mark 
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Today was a great day. The winds were very light and we had a terrific crew that operated like a well oiled machine ! We were able to get two doors hung. The last one functioned perfectly with no tweaks?required. Only two more to go ! ? There is still lots of detail work to accomplish, so I'm hoping we can get some help during the week. Please let me know if you have any time this coming week.
A very BIG Thankyou to those who worked today.
Mark
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Re: A&P that comes to you.
I didn’t ask. Should have.?
On Saturday, April 19, 2025, 8:36 AM, Timothy Higgins via groups.io <timothyahiggins@...> wrote: Is he Rotax certified?
Take care,
Tim H.
Met this guy at the airport yesterday. He’s in Greenville, but he will come to you for repairs or condition inspections.? 
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Re: A&P that comes to you.
Is he Rotax certified?
Take care,
Tim H.
Met this guy at the airport yesterday. He’s in Greenville, but he will come to you for repairs or condition inspections.? 
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Met this guy at the airport yesterday. He’s in Greenville, but he will come to you for repairs or condition inspections.? 
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Re: Two Drones Servicing the Greenhouse
Impressive! ?I wonder how long it will be before increasing drone payloads allow coordinated swarms to fight forest fires.
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On Apr 18, 2025, at 9:05?AM, David Erickson via groups.io <Davidgerickson66@...> wrote:
? For us to best control the sun's intensity through our five-acres of glass, twice a year we have been using an Experimental Category Bell-47 (ish) "bubble-type" helo with Ag-sprayers to apply whitewash, in Spring, and to rinse it away in the Fall?
The helo company now uses drones whose useful loads are around 180 pounds!
It is very cool to see two of them spraying in coordination!
Progress(?) due to advances in electric motor and Lithium battery technology!
Dave E On Fri, Apr 18, 2025, 7:57 AM David Erickson via <Davidgerickson66= [email protected]> wrote: Mornin' Mark,
All, Willing, but "working the lettuce" tomorrow, Saturday. Lost my senior technician in December...still searching for a substitute. I expect to be able-bodied and free next weekend, 26-27APR, however. See you soon,
Dave E.
Gentleman, ? The winds on Friday look fairly strong . If we could get one or two volunteers?, there is other work we could accomplish. I would like to attempt hanging another door on Saturday. We need a minimum of four bodies... five is preferable. Please let me know if you can participate on either day.
Mark
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Oh boy . .. we have a crew! Wouldn’t it be great to put 2 doors up!!
I’ll be there by 10.
Brian ? Gentleman, ? The winds on Friday look fairly strong . If we could get one or two volunteers?, there is other work we could accomplish. I would like to attempt hanging another door on Saturday. We need a minimum of four bodies... five is preferable. Please let me know if you can participate on either day.
Mark
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On Apr 17, 2025, at 10:32?PM, Mark Cigal via groups.io <mcigal38@...> wrote:
? Gentleman, ? The winds on Friday look fairly strong . If we could get one or two volunteers?, there is other work we could accomplish. I would like to attempt hanging another door on Saturday. We need a minimum of four bodies... five is preferable. Please let me know if you can participate on either day.
Mark
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Piper cub project bear Clemson if anyone is interested.
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Re: Welcome Seay Stephens!
Hi Bill,
Thanks, I have a Phantom.? Looking forward to meeting you and seeing your Aerolite.? Have you been doing any ground maneuvers?? There are quite a few ultralights around.? This time of year they are flying twice a week or more.? Let me know if you want to go out with us.
You can message me directly 828-712-8931.? I'm not the greatest at keeping up with emails!
Seay
Welcome to the group Seay.? What type of ultralight do you fly?? I have an Aerolite 103 but haven’t flown it yet. I look forward to meeting you. I’m new to the ultralight world and need all the advice I can get.?
On Friday, April 11, 2025, 2:22 AM, Penny via <PennyTolchin=[email protected]> wrote: Welcome, Seay, Nice meeting you a while back at the hangar.? Hang in there when you are assigned to the scaffold! ?Fellow Fairweather Flyers, Seay has joined us as a flying pilot .. working on certificates while flying his ultralight . . And has been by to inspect our progress on the museum hangar doors . . . Now, to put him to work!
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Re: Two Drones Servicing the Greenhouse
That's amazing. Love such insights into what makes things run /tick /grow around here.
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On Apr 18, 2025, at 9:05?AM, David Erickson via groups.io <Davidgerickson66@...> wrote:
? For us to best control the sun's intensity through our five-acres of glass, twice a year we have been using an Experimental Category Bell-47 (ish) "bubble-type" helo with Ag-sprayers to apply whitewash, in Spring, and to rinse it away in the Fall?
The helo company now uses drones whose useful loads are around 180 pounds!
It is very cool to see two of them spraying in coordination!
Progress(?) due to advances in electric motor and Lithium battery technology!
Dave E On Fri, Apr 18, 2025, 7:57 AM David Erickson via <Davidgerickson66= [email protected]> wrote: Mornin' Mark,
All, Willing, but "working the lettuce" tomorrow, Saturday. Lost my senior technician in December...still searching for a substitute. I expect to be able-bodied and free next weekend, 26-27APR, however. See you soon,
Dave E.
Gentleman, ? The winds on Friday look fairly strong . If we could get one or two volunteers?, there is other work we could accomplish. I would like to attempt hanging another door on Saturday. We need a minimum of four bodies... five is preferable. Please let me know if you can participate on either day.
Mark
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Two Drones Servicing the Greenhouse
For us to best control the sun's intensity through our five-acres of glass, twice a year we have been using an Experimental Category Bell-47 (ish) "bubble-type" helo with Ag-sprayers to apply whitewash, in Spring, and to rinse it away in the Fall?
The helo company now uses drones whose useful loads are around 180 pounds!
 It is very cool to see two of them spraying in coordination!
Progress(?) due to advances in electric motor and Lithium battery technology!
Dave E
On Fri, Apr 18, 2025, 7:57 AM David Erickson via <Davidgerickson66= [email protected]> wrote: Mornin' Mark,
All, Willing, but "working the lettuce" tomorrow, Saturday. Lost my senior technician in December...still searching for a substitute. I expect to be able-bodied and free next weekend, 26-27APR, however. See you soon,
Dave E.
Gentleman, ? The winds on Friday look fairly strong . If we could get one or two volunteers?, there is other work we could accomplish. I would like to attempt hanging another door on Saturday. We need a minimum of four bodies... five is preferable. Please let me know if you can participate on either day.
Mark
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Mornin' Mark,
All, Willing, but "working the lettuce" tomorrow, Saturday. Lost my senior technician in December...still searching for a substitute. I expect to be able-bodied and free next weekend, 26-27APR, however. See you soon,
Dave E.
Gentleman, ? The winds on Friday look fairly strong . If we could get one or two volunteers?, there is other work we could accomplish. I would like to attempt hanging another door on Saturday. We need a minimum of four bodies... five is preferable. Please let me know if you can participate on either day.
Mark
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Gentleman, ? The winds on Friday look fairly strong . If we could get one or two volunteers?, there is other work we could accomplish. I would like to attempt hanging another door on Saturday. We need a minimum of four bodies... five is preferable. Please let me know if you can participate on either day.
Mark
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