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  • Relentless out for 2013

    Looks like Relentless isn't going to make it this year. After all the work they've put into it, starter issues are keeping them grounded. Really feel bad for Kevin and the team.
    Sky Critter

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    Re: Relentless out for 2013

    Ah man!!! She's looks gorgeous too. Their Facebook didn't really give me a clear "no Reno 2013" but that's how it seems. What a shame sorry Kevin good luck!
    Reno from '99 to '22

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    • #3
      Re: Relentless out for 2013

      Kevin said "we're done" and a spare was 3 months lead time from Continental. Maybe someone is looking for parts but, it didn't sound too good.
      Sky Critter

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      • #4
        Re: Relentless out for 2013

        really, a starter can't be found??? pray to the man upstairs they can find one. I love their determination and drive; they have to live up to their plane name!

        GO RELENTLESS!!!
        "CHARLIE DON'T SURF!!!"

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        • #5
          Re: Relentless out for 2013

          Hand prop it?

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          • #6
            Re: Relentless out for 2013

            Continental? I thought he was running a Lycoming 720.

            Kevin

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            • #7
              Re: Relentless out for 2013

              Not sure what's under the hood at this point but, here's what Kevin posted on FB:

              "So close but in the end we simply could not milk the starter adapter with new springs. Continental is 3 months out for replacement! Nice.... Ron Simard and I work so hard and the plane was running so well.... I'm going kiting!"
              Sky Critter

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              • #8
                Re: Relentless out for 2013

                I got the letter from Continental at work a little over a week ago. 3 month lead time on starter adapters for Continental GTSIO-520 engines. Kevin, did you check with RAM Aircraft in Waco?
                Good luck guys, love me some Relentless!

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                • #9
                  Re: Relentless out for 2013

                  Here's a great example of some elbow grease and aviation ingenuity to get this aircraft started. Using a Ford truck to start a cropduster.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Relentless out for 2013

                    Now Thats Funny

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                    • #11
                      Re: Relentless out for 2013

                      Originally posted by FuryFan View Post
                      Continental? I thought he was running a Lycoming 720.

                      Kevin
                      Kevin's hanger door was open a couple of weeks ago and it looked like a IO-550 Continental hanging out front of Relentless
                      1960 Piper Comanche

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                      • #12
                        Re: Relentless out for 2013

                        That would make sense - 550 and 520 run the same starter adapter.

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