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I can vouch for the colonoscope... once you get the nerve up to actually 
touch it... it's better than any boroscope I have ever used!


Brad Simmons
Airframes Inc.
39 Airport Rd.
Milan, TN  38358
731-686-3610
731-686-3613 fax
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ted Noel" <tednoel@cfl.rr.com>
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Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 8:22 AM
Subject: [LML] Re: Video Inspection Tool


> These are a nice idea, but if you are interested in inspecting your fuel 
> bays, there are three problems
> 1. too short - 4-5 feet long is needed
> 2. cross section too large - check your fuel passages - 3/4" probably 
> won't pass
> 3. not steerable
>
> This is why I bought a used colonoscope years ago. Now there are other 
> products that come closer to our needs.
>
> Ted Noel
>
>
> On 9/12/2013 8:31 AM, Colyn Case wrote:
>> Hi George,   I'm in the market too.
>> Looking this one over, it looks nicely integrated but the resolution is 
>> not impressive.
>> Especially when you consider stuff like this:
>> http://www.supercircuits.com/security-cameras/micro-video-cameras/mini-color-snake-pinhole-camera-pc223xp
>> or the higher res version of that here:
>> http://www.supercircuits.com/security-cameras/micro-video-cameras/hi-res-low-light-color-snake-camera-pc229xp
>>
>> On Sep 12, 2013, at 1:56 AM, George Wehrung wrote:
>>
>> All,
>>
>> Once again seeking input/experience.  After reading Mike Busch's article 
>> in Flying magazine regarding compression checks I am convinced that also 
>> conducting a visual inspection of the cylinders is wise.  Furthermore, I 
>> like the idea of recording it for year to year comparison.  I emailed 
>> Mike on his recommendation and although he recommended a local EAA 
>> chapter purchase the $1,000 SnapOn model to share, it will not work for 
>> me where I am at.  Plus like most of us, no-one takes care of your tools 
>> like you do.
>>
>> After visiting a few of the typical online aviation shops I am 
>> considering the ATS model as it seems to be adapted for aviation use 
>> rather than a run of the mill automobile:
>>
>> http://www.aircraft-tool.com/shop/detail.aspx?PRODUCT_ID=ATS-VS400-3
>>
>> Does anyone have experience with using these?  Also trying to decide 1 or 
>> 3 meter length.  The one meter would be easier for the engine inspection 
>> but the three meter has possibility for running under floor boards, 
>> behind the instrument panel or maybe in the tail.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> George
>>
>>
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