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    Electrical Woes :(

    1979 7GCBC, replaced the battery 4 months ago as one cell was down. Prior to that the previous battery lasted about 15 months. Symptoms are poor starting, no power in the battery, even after a flight. Ammeter is showing a charge when the engine is running. If you bench charge the battery...
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    Decathlon at Sanford

    There is a Decathlon parked at the end of 9L by some hangars - always has covers on, never seem sto move. Does anyone have a contact because I am in FL regularly and would like to turn upside down a bit if you want your fuel paid for :D
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    Decathlon Performance

    I flew a Decathlon this week, rebuilt, very tidy, zero engine, zero prop etc, 150hp motor. With 2 up (185lbs/190lbs), 2/3rds full tanks, OAT 85 f, 25/25, 70 mph, why were we only getting 3 - 500 fpm ROC ? I admit when we levelled, it gathered it's skirts and we were doing 120 quite quickly...
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    Citabria Side Window Replacement

    I have a '79 7GCBC with a damaged left rear side window. A repair has been done but not well. How easy is the replacement and does it need new fabric ?
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