https://www.meyersaircraft.org/members/av8reb/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Reb Stimson's friends. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:40:28 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 7d48f0e9f320bad956085271fad74646 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/4535/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 01:45:38 +0000 0 cec1761b6ae146156f6a67af738372cf https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/4513/ Wed, 12 Oct 2022 20:12:05 +0000 0 b2a1f53fb33ed3f9296a61af18471b05 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/4504/ Sat, 08 Oct 2022 13:18:31 +0000 0 aca50b543443ecc108e71c05cba10688 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/4503/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 20:51:55 +0000 0 0f7154eb04ff4c3e4707e83ee26e114a https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/2921/#acomment-2922 Sat, 06 Aug 2022 14:02:11 +0000 Thanks, Rob. I too hope N489C will fly again

In reply to - Rob Evans replied to the topic N489C accident in the forum Airframe – Meyers 200 John, So sorry to see this. Your guardianship of that aircraft, during your tenure, was extraordinary. I always see N489C in my […] ]]> 52057dc8186e6c1bc82c63d737ed298d https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/n489c-accident/ Mon, 11 Jul 2022 20:59:22 +0000 For those of you who missed it: https://arffwg.org/news/ntsb-prelim-meyers-industries-inc-200a/

]]> 0 778715a96aef40dabddc67e92b8bb3a7 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/2405/#acomment-2892 Sat, 09 Jul 2022 21:21:16 +0000 When I owned a 200, every once in a while on a x-country, I would see a little dot in the windshield. In time it would resolve itself into the back end of a Bonanza. Since I was catching him anyway, I didn’t think it was cheating to gain a hundred feet. Then I would put the Meyers into a shallow dive, and as I went by, I would give the Bonanza…[Read more]

In reply to - James Jinnette started the topic Meyers 200 vs Bonanza in the forum Meyers 200 Hi – I’m new to this site today, and frankly am here because I just saw the Meyers 200 for sale in Tx on Barnstormers. I have a […] ]]> 328d3ae2dc03e9bbde9e02bbef6bf192 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/oshkosh-2022/ Sat, 09 Jul 2022 19:51:09 +0000 Hi Meyers Owners and wannabe owners. Just putting note out to see who is planning to attend this year, and would be interested in meeting up at Wendts for Dinner. I have made a reservation for Thursday July 28th @ 7p.m. for the group please comment if planning to attend Hope to see you there.

]]> 0 91eadd60a2f93e214954d15a2ee0989f http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/flying-a-meyers-145/#post-2243 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:36:56 +0000 Hi guys haven’t checked in but following the line the 145 is a bit tight I’m 5’11” and have just enough room to clear a headset My bird is 210hp which is really the best the bird is pretty heavy for a 2 seater grossing out at 2200lbs the useful load is not a problem i have 4 tanks 2 16gal mains and 2 8.5 gal auxs and can carry 2 200lbs…[Read more]

]]> 0 c968fce464b7ee1931b3a4ff8d081e2c http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/original-paint-schemes/#post-1919 Sun, 10 May 2020 18:31:30 +0000 Check with Dan or Fred Betzoldt.

]]> 0 65c20bd56405caf603b4835d1da08bdf https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1923/ Sun, 20 Oct 2019 21:47:40 +0000 0 7a4c8cea01042a01e402d236915bbc29 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1918/ Sat, 19 Oct 2019 12:32:53 +0000 0 4febad8d7eb81532f73a5d4499bb205f https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1861/ Mon, 30 Sep 2019 02:49:54 +0000 0 8fd73c8da4bc2440cbb0e2fe968e4f65 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1860/ Sun, 29 Sep 2019 14:06:18 +0000 0 a7164692a0b084664aeea92db11756ab https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1855/ Sun, 29 Sep 2019 00:44:51 +0000 0 abb1dffcef62e96f5709b64cc91d40ba https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1853/ Sat, 28 Sep 2019 22:33:40 +0000 0 6d0fdb932c8549da26b1ebc49345d6f0 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/meyers-145-n34375-headed-to-oshkosh/ Tue, 16 Jul 2019 14:45:42 +0000 Working very hard to get the 145 ready for oshkosh It was invited to the 50th anniversary of the first flyin at wittman field , it was a showplane 50 years ago so will be parking in the brown arch area for the week come on by see me.

]]> 0 f541c62426a5772e30027c5ea3e34bd1 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1714/ Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:45:34 +0000 0 30a6a81fca4a199ffce90d732bac225f http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/meyers-performance/page/2/#post-1566 Fri, 23 Nov 2018 18:19:02 +0000 HappyThanksgiving to everyone, its been a good year for Meyers Racing, 259M took the sport air racing leagues Factory Championship this year, and Ashley Wade the third place factory overall. I have run 10 race over the last 4 years and have won 9 of 10, Nin George knows the only 2nd place finish, using the sport air website and database have…[Read more]

]]> 0 808526ae519b5bf57aefe3a28e6ea44b http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/meyers-performance/page/2/#post-1465 Fri, 03 Aug 2018 16:11:46 +0000 We used to race each other at Fly-Ins. The late Doc Morgan usually won the “Scenic Route” award, in our long x-country (not pylon) races. For the benefit of the FAA and the insurance companies, we called them “proficiency exercises.” The most proficient pilot crossed the finish line first. One of the little secrets learned was that with a…[Read more]

]]> 0 84f592030dab84053099bd54b99a88a9 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1562/ Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:55:24 +0000 @rgomoll Roger, I would advise the 5 gal. at a time method, since they’re all a little different, at least the Meyers ships. I got a 12” length of 1/2” balsa wood, added a firmly attached lanyard, and with a Sharpee labeled one face “M” (main) and the opposite face “A” (aux). Then I did the 5 gal. at a time separately fot the mains and the auxes…[Read more]

]]> 0 7629867c557dfae1bf11e2022fc0624a https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1561/ Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:43:50 +0000 @goud9yahoo-com Doug, years ago when I owned #89, I went to a good local machinist with the worn-out part, and had one made. Short of that, try Mike Barg.

]]> 0 59f418b9596ecea9d582b0ab10bb43be https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1560/ Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:39:04 +0000 @edr Hello, Ed. Sorry to hear of your problems with the FAA medical. I still have one — I hope, actually I have an appointment with my AME this afternoon for a renewal — and did not have to sell N489C. I don’t think we own these airplanes, we’re just caretakers for the next person, and I was lucky to find Ray Ferrell, who will be just as dili…[Read more]

]]> 0 30683d2570dddf7ba1b7ef2d9082a926 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1478/ Thu, 12 Apr 2018 01:34:51 +0000 0 dc45fedd4000b9c8636a1153b1f26d67 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1433/ Sun, 25 Mar 2018 00:41:52 +0000 0 22d225db9cd473c3539d98d6df1a1bec https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1428/ Sat, 24 Mar 2018 17:11:26 +0000 0 245fcba56bb3c819edb460001c528b30 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1427/ Sat, 24 Mar 2018 15:42:41 +0000 0 646ba3ea2b91c3151f50883a7b6c1971 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/air-venture-cup-race/#post-1300 Sat, 24 Mar 2018 15:17:25 +0000 Race season is starting. My first run will be at Taylor TX april 28th With the Sport air racing league. We have 2 ships running, Ashley Wade will be bringing is newly overhauled A model. I will be bringing my old trusty horse, a nice turning course. Ashley was my Co Pilot at the Texas twister last fall one of coolest races I’ve ever…[Read more]

]]> 0 b24b0fb27204f0dd730bf0bae55cf8c4 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1388/ Sat, 10 Mar 2018 17:42:45 +0000 0 0ce98bd5f207744c1eb2fc4191d54580 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1382/ Sat, 10 Mar 2018 02:22:00 +0000 0 cc633fe40ddfde798c6800ef6dcc8427 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/window-and-windshield-200d/#post-1277 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 13:54:32 +0000 Looking for a nose wheel

]]> 0 4d1d2b7a022583a4defc02a4a6e047fb https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1310/ Thu, 18 Jan 2018 16:09:10 +0000 0 b065ccb8c3a321b1551202889c617cff https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1308/ Thu, 18 Jan 2018 16:08:58 +0000 0 b5af3b19c4b4a100602412435c19f218 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/meyers-performance/#post-1179 Wed, 13 Dec 2017 04:44:13 +0000 Thanks Greg The bonanza bunch sure can get frustrated with the Meyers Im particularly excited about the 550 birds coming up and running hopefully we can see some real 200ktas speeds 230mph for us pre ’66 guys The plane i would be interested is the Mooney Ovations with the Big engines They are probably gonna be the plane to beat Will try to…[Read more]

]]> 0 d2244fa5bb31c99294d3f25a2ac4b674 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/meyers-performance/#post-1173 Thu, 07 Dec 2017 05:40:12 +0000 Hello all! would like to get all these different models of 200s, with different engines and props the 470/520/550 , and meet up to have a race together and really have some fun tweaking these lil ferraris of the sky. Check out the sport air racing league and sign up, John and I have had a few runs, at race settings 259M will turn 2750rpm at…[Read more]

]]> 0 c66fec65a736fe1f6a9bd43b5a10f16b https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1245/ Wed, 15 Nov 2017 14:48:17 +0000 0 350a0bf46f1b7d645efed2f8f6133238 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1056/ Wed, 18 Oct 2017 14:49:44 +0000 0 1b803a81c9777ff148cd3663112bd273 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1041/ Sat, 14 Oct 2017 12:43:31 +0000 0 f184cc51e75174484dfc54349e7d6d4e https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1024/ Wed, 11 Oct 2017 02:18:34 +0000 0 c133317043eb24477cc3ad3d8529bbcf https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1022/ Sun, 08 Oct 2017 12:38:47 +0000 0 66f8bd952203b19965194410ee0aa73b https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1019/ Fri, 06 Oct 2017 15:47:35 +0000 0 dcb229ba4fe951b30ce30a573431a074 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1016/ Fri, 06 Oct 2017 15:47:25 +0000 0 ac84917ce2f5d81e9505109d9ca1b46c https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1015/ Fri, 06 Oct 2017 13:43:40 +0000 0 d50d573d2d5d5653fa1fd6ae60462ea0 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1013/ Thu, 05 Oct 2017 22:04:26 +0000 0 e69e655e7434813b177462f9ae8b7900 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1012/ Thu, 05 Oct 2017 21:52:39 +0000 0 b7292ce504fd4857dac3db1ab8a81766 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/1007/ Tue, 03 Oct 2017 20:27:21 +0000 0 8f229d7938973a4eddb61e1262d6fb27 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/window-and-windshield-200d/#post-1047 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 19:09:27 +0000 Back in the Olden Days (1993), Don Petty sent 200D windows, for making molds, to Aircraft Windshields, 10871 Kyle Street, Los Alamitos CA 90720, Tel 562-430-8108. It was then, and is now, run by Judy Gallo, and has been in business for 50 years. That was a long time ago, and who knows if they can do anything now, but it is worth a try if Cee…[Read more]

]]> 0 80bc90736ac9ef9b33857c8875b9f8d0 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/hydraulic-pressure/#post-1023 Sun, 10 Sep 2017 15:36:59 +0000 The whole spool valve was a vendor part, custom manufactured for Meyers. I would take the spring to a large dealer and see if they can match it. Century Spring Corp?

]]> 0 5f580684b122a92b03d01a0f0d0be4e2 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/982/ Sun, 10 Sep 2017 11:47:18 +0000 0 5e00c8bd94082bb80ca981239b64d67e http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/hydraulic-pressure/#post-1009 Sat, 09 Sep 2017 15:28:15 +0000 Make sure your pump is good also could be loss of pressure from worn seals in the pump the spring will usually compress and coil bind with lots of shims “washers” and pressure will go up , probably to high ouch!

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