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Tail Wheel Cable Guard If your tail wheel has not extended on the water this may fix your problem. A simple guard will prevent possible tail wheel damage. See the article here.  ====================================================== Seabee Club Logo License Plate (Available at the Seabee Store)  Made of .040" aluminum and is standard 6" x 12" Available now! ==================================================== Looking for someone!! Mr. Dan McCoart is trying to locate former member Mr. Gene Nesic. Mr. McCoart asks: "...we have some taxiways named after some members (Knox County Flying Club here in Owls Head, Maine) and I was trying to put together a little history on how and why they ended up with the honor of a taxiway being named after them. I found Gene Nesic (Captain) listed as a member of your club in an old newsletter #30, published in April of 1993. I was curious as to if you knew him or if anyone of your members may have known him. Any information on Gene or who I can contact that could provide such would be most appreciated. Thank you for your time." Contact Mr. McCoart here: mccoarts2@gmail.com =================================================
===================================================Member J.R. Ranney sends this: From a biography of Glenn Curtiss, inventor of the seaplane: "A flying machine in which it is practically impossible for the operator to suffer injury in case of accident. Even in the worst kind of accident, the most that can happen to the operator is an exhilarating plunge into fresh or salt water, as the case may be, with the beneficial effects of a good swim if so desired." The "Ol' Marty B" at Herb Sherwin's House  Herb Sherwin found this photo of my Seabee at his home in Alabama way back in October 7, 2012. Thanks Herb! I'm glad you found it! =================================================== Change Your Tail Wheel Bearings (and Races) This article explains how to change the bearings and races in the Bendix Tail Wheel. However, other tail wheels may benefit from the information. Check it out on the Maintenance page here. ================================================== Check your Aileron Bell Crank! A member found a disturbing sight when he looked at the Aileron Bell Cranks. See what he did to fix it here. (Tips and Tricks page)
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Check and replace your Water Rudder Cables. This article explains an easier way to change them. See it here.===================================================
South Wind (Troy) Heater AD update! See it here. AD 2017-06-03.===================================================
ATTENTION:
After months of back-and-forth we finally have an answer to the Beta
Valve Spring issue! I called Hartzell and they set me straight. See
the article on the "Safety Tips" page here.
Thanks to Bruce Hinds for bringing this critical issue to our
attention! The springs are available from Hartzell or Simuflight.
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Mr.
Charles Bain is writing a book and needs stories! If you have an
interesting story about your Seabee adventures, send them to Mr. Bain.
His email is heritagehistoricalconsulting@gmail.com. He says you guys can remain anonymous!! (and for good reason) You can even use a fake name. Here is the list of questions from Mr. Bain.
"...it's all about highlighting the range of experiences this craft has accumulated over the decades." =================================================== Member Dave Reeve is selling some great seaplane books! See them here. ===================================================== Bogus offers!! If you get an email from sward0100@gmail.com it's BOGUS!! Offers have been made on parts to more than one member but they refuse to forward their location and they want bank account information. Don't answer emails from them. (It just happened again on 10-31-2016!) ====================================================== Get the Latest one below...
brucehinds@earthlink.net (to join the automatic email list)  Most of Bruce Hinds Newsletters Newsletter from member Bruce Hinds with very good Seabee information. |
Our Seabees make the cut for
=Air & Space/Smithsonian Magazine!! "The Seabee Keepers" With a devoted international following, an exceptional amphibian still creates buzz.  A Republic Seabee (member Brian Robinson),
the ideal sportplane, climbs over a Wisconsin lake. (Photo by Jim Koepnick/EAA) "How
do we explain the continuing popularity of a 1940's-era seaplane? An
article in the latest issue of Air & Space/Smithsonian confirms
what we’ve known all along: The Republic RC-3 Seabee is pure fun.
Robert Bernier, who wrote the story, remembers his flight in a Seabee
at age 10, and he interviews Bee owners (including me) about what makes
this airplane unique and why it inspires such loyalty in its owners.
The issue is now on sale. You’ll want to keep it."
New at the Seabee Store!To buy a copy of the magazine, call or e-mail James Babcock at Smithsonian Enterprises. babcockj@si.edu or (212) 916-1323 (Ed note: My sincere thanks to Bob Bernier, Diane Tedeschi and Caroline Sheen at
Air &Space magazine! Wonderful people!)
Subscribe to Air & Space here!!
====================================================================== Seabee Vinyl Decals Guaranteed for three years
outside these 10" vinyl decals are an accurate side view of our Seabees.
Left and right views included. Stick them on the back of your car, truck, tricycle, where ever you
want! The vendor has given us a very good price and is willing to
customize any decal the way you want. N-number, name, etc. can be added
at no additional charge by the vendor. Check the Seabee Store for more details.
   (Installed on my car) Available in 7 colors from the Seabee Club but custom colors are available. ====================================================================== Need a Seaplane Rating? Check out Jones Brothers here.  ========================================================================== Before you buy, do a pre-buy inspection. Download it here. Also, DO A TITLE SEARCH! (Available from AOPA or SPA) AOPA Aero-Space Reports, 800-765-2336 3-10-2017: AOPA just released an article on Title Searches. You can read it here. |
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| About
Seabees Seabee
Specs, History, Seabee Club
6/5/2017
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| Oshkosh Photos |
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| Safety Tips Tips on how not to crash! These are offered up from the membership and your input is always welcome. Who knows, we might just bring down insurance costs! 2/27/2017
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Updated! Member locations added! Alphabetical listing, Websites, e-mail, Join! 3/3/2017
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| Articles
Cartoon, Fun Reading, and Articles 6/30/2016
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| Honorarium
Tributes to 'Super' Bee people past and present 11/16/2016
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| Maintenance
and Reference Materials FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet A-769 Airframe AD's Engine, Propeller, Accessory AD's Service Bulletins Dealer and Distributor's Bulletins Republic Seabee Parts List CAA (FAA) Flight Manuals STC's 337's (updated 9-10-2016) Service Instructions 2/1/2017
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| Tips
and Tricks Tips, tricks, part substitutions, etc. for our Seabees (Added Aileron Bell Crank fix) 4/12/2017
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| Drawings Drawings (factory when available) of Seabee parts. Send me your drawings! We'll post them for everyone. 3/31/2017
(Added Water Rudder Post) |
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| Products
Products for Seabees and Pilot Organizations 9/9/2016
(Added Aircraft Components Gear System) |
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| Recommended Services Seabee owner's recommendations for Seabee services! 01/23/2017
(Added Southern Aero) |
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| Parts
for Sale (or Parts wanted!)
Free
Listing! Airframe, Engine, Propeller, Avionics and anything Seabee!! 06/26/2017
(Added Glen Hyde request) |
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| Training Instructors, Associates, Articles, and Training Aids 4/22/2016
(Removed Hangar A, Updated Training Guide) |
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| Seabee
Store (Support
the Seabee Club!) Hats, T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Patches, CD's, Toolbags, Coffee Mugs, Floor Mat. 4/29/2016 (No XXL Khaki jackets left) |
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Buy-a-Seabee! Should I buy a Seabee? Questions and answers for first time buyers. 6/26/2017
(Added Craig Green, Removed Woody Cannon, Updated Mike Lush)
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Flyins,
Interesting stories, photos, etc. Oshkosh 2015 Photos Oshkosh 2016 Photos 3/7/2017
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Archives They are fascinating. 9/8/2015 |
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Websites
of interest to Seabee owners. Weather, parts, airport information.
9/9/2016
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| Seabee Questions
and Answers
or
Franklin
Questions and AnswersYour questions answered by members! 3/25/2017
(Updated russ Aircraft adapter rings) |
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| Contact Steve at smestler@pbtcomm.net Snail mail: P.O. Box 641 Gilbert, SC 29054 |
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| All
Seabee Manuals on DVD! Click here for details |
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| Editor's
Note:
If your
e-mail address is anywhere on this website (especially on the 'Parts
for Sale' page), please check to make sure it is correct. If it needs
changing, e-mail
me
and we will change it.
Thank
you very much! |
