New Decals for Yokes

[Larry Biever]

I just put new yokes in my 180, but they don't have the Comanche decals or even a Piper decal on the center cover plate. Any suggestions on where I would track these down?

Thanks
Larry

[N3322G]

Larry,

Have you already tried the folks who advertise in the Flyer like Comanche Gear, Heritage Aero, Clifton Aero, Webco, ASOD?

[Larry Biever]

I've checked Webco and Comanche Gear's websites, but haven't tried calling. I'll also try the other 3 companies you've listed - thanks for the names.

[N3322G]

Oh gosh, those guys have soooo much that is not on the websites - I usually email.

[MULEFLY]

Larry, I might have a set of the inserts that fit the old yokes... what is the size and shape of what you need?

Jim Covington

[Larry Biever]

Thanks Jim. I'll have to go measure them up and get back to you. My plane is getting some maint at a different town so it might be a few days.

[Matt Kurke]

Hi Larry:

If you are speaking of the ram's horn style, I believe Wentworth has make duplicates.

Matt

[SLIMDREDGER]

When I switched to Aerostar yokes, none of the Comanche decals would fit. I ended up getting two of the then modern recent US silver dollars and attached same to cover the holes with a touch of cement. The dollars were then about 8 bucks each and had a ounce of silver content. They have one side with the US eagle with spread wings that I faced into the cockpit. A bit of silver polish now and then keeps them like new.

It's interesting that with silver now at $30/oz + they are probably worth at least 5 times what I paid for them! Wish the PA30 had similarly appreciated!

Al Powers ICS 2978