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    Prop choices for 7GCBC?

    I would like to use one (1) prop for my 7GCBC on floats, wheels and skis. According to the Type Certificate a McCauley 1C172AGM72 or a Sensenich 74DM6S8-1 will do the job. Does anabody have experience about wich pitch I should use? Thank you.
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    Shorter take-off with a Citabria 7GCBC

    I would like to take-off shorter with my 7GCBC. I am interested in VG's. Someone with experience? What about wing tip drop? Gap seals? I have 8.5 inches tire and because of the higner angle of attack my take-off are shorter. Can we change the landing gear for a longer one? Scout landing gear...
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    Lost top window in flight!

    It was -30 F. I was at 2000 feet over the forest. I knew that the front part of the top window was trying to go up as the glass was following the shape of the top wing! On the ground the glass was flat so it went more forward. The front part of the glass was not bolt on! So what had to happen...
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    High fuel consumption.

    I fly a 1973 7GCBC with a 150 HP Lycoming. For a one hour flight at 2300 RPM my fuel consumption is 10.8 US gallons! I don't see leaks. I changed my fuel caps. Is it a carburator problem? Thanks.
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    Camera hatch?

    I would like to take aerial pictures. I would like the camera to be on a fix or adjustable support. I would like to shoot with the left window open or through my door remove or better a split door. Also, a trap in the floor will be nice for vertical pictures. Someone with experiences? Thanks.
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    Hot engine!

    I own a 1973 7GCBC, 150 HP. A month after I bought the plane last year I installed a JPI EDM (Engine Data Monitoring) with a 4 cylinders heat probes, 4 exhaust heat probes, 1 oil temperature and 1 carburator air temperature. I love it. This instrument shows me that the number 3 cylinder (the one...
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