Compass overhaul dream

I just had the most realistic dream. In the dream my Bonanza compass had lost
all of its fluid and was looking pretty sad. Concluding that the compass
needed to be replaced, I found a couple of well-respected aviation supply
websites that sold new compasses for a price. However, right there below the
new compasses I spotted what was labeled in my dream a compass repair kit
that sold for less than a tenth of the new compass price. After asking other
pilot/owners in my dream about this, I learned that these safe and
rule-abiding pilots experienced dreams of successfully rebuilding their
compasses.

So in this dream, I decided to buy and try the compass repair kit, knowing
that I could never do this in real life since sometimes the FAA still
operates from rules carved in stone back in the '60s and '70s. When the
package arrived from UPS Brown (yes, I dream in color), I eagerly ran up to
my kitchen table with the kit and compass in hand and proceeded to
disassemble the compass, even though this repair kit was missing a promised
instruction sheet. I was now crossing the rope without a net.

This is where the dream got interesting. In taking the compass apart, I
discovered that the diaphragm in the back of the compass was quite brittle
and torn, which was the source of the leaked fluid. Fortunately the repair
kit came with a shiny new diaphragm for the back and two seals for the glass
on the front of the compass along with a bottle of "official" compass oil
that could fill more than two empty compasses. With only three different
sized flat-head screwdrivers and fifteen minutes of my time, the compass was
back together and filled to the threads with compass fluid. Once again, it
looked happy.

At the conclusion of the dream I awoke smiling, but alas this joy was quickly
grounded upon receiving a real life call from my mechanic telling me that the
alternator clutch needed to be replaced. Such is but one story of the trials
and tribulations of aircraft ownership.

--
Peter

Interesting dream.

Apparently, my dream compass must have a leak that is so small to be
unnoticeable externally, but which requires a top-off every 5 years or so.
In my dreams, I refill it with a syringe.

KB

"Peter R." wrote in message
...
I just had the most realistic dream. In the dream my Bonanza compass had
lost
all of its fluid and was looking pretty sad. Concluding that the compass
needed to be replaced, I found a couple of well-respected aviation supply
websites that sold new compasses for a price. However, right there below
the
new compasses I spotted what was labeled in my dream a compass repair kit
that sold for less than a tenth of the new compass price. After asking
other
pilot/owners in my dream about this, I learned that these safe and
rule-abiding pilots experienced dreams of successfully rebuilding their
compasses.

So in this dream, I decided to buy and try the compass repair kit, knowing
that I could never do this in real life since sometimes the FAA still
operates from rules carved in stone back in the '60s and '70s. When the
package arrived from UPS Brown (yes, I dream in color), I eagerly ran up
to
my kitchen table with the kit and compass in hand and proceeded to
disassemble the compass, even though this repair kit was missing a
promised
instruction sheet. I was now crossing the rope without a net.

This is where the dream got interesting. In taking the compass apart, I
discovered that the diaphragm in the back of the compass was quite brittle
and torn, which was the source of the leaked fluid. Fortunately the repair
kit came with a shiny new diaphragm for the back and two seals for the
glass
on the front of the compass along with a bottle of "official" compass oil
that could fill more than two empty compasses. With only three different
sized flat-head screwdrivers and fifteen minutes of my time, the compass
was
back together and filled to the threads with compass fluid. Once again, it
looked happy.

At the conclusion of the dream I awoke smiling, but alas this joy was
quickly
grounded upon receiving a real life call from my mechanic telling me that
the
alternator clutch needed to be replaced. Such is but one story of the
trials
and tribulations of aircraft ownership.

--
Peter

("Peter R." wrote)
I just had the most realistic dream. In the dream my Bonanza compass had
lost all of its fluid and was looking pretty sad.


Was this part of your wet (compass), total loss of fluid, dream?

What can Brown do for you?
What can Amber do for you?

http://image22.webshots.com/23/7/34/...0ryzhZZ_fs.jpg
....and Jade, and Scarlet, and Violet?


Montblack
http://www.unitedmaskandparty.com/Costumes/images/rocky_horror_magenta_costume.JPG
....and Magenta!

Ouch, shouldn't have eaten those onions before bed.

On 9/28/2007 11:35:39 PM, "Montblack" wrote:

http://www.unitedmaskandparty.com/Costumes/images/rocky_horror_magenta_costume.JPG
...and Magenta!

Eesh.

--
Peter

In article ,
"Peter R." wrote:

On 9/28/2007 11:35:39 PM, "Montblack" wrote:

http://www.unitedmaskandparty.com/Co...r_magenta_cost
ume.JPG
...and Magenta!

Eesh.

It's just a step to the left...

'30s and '40s.

Jim


that I could never do this in real life since sometimes the FAA still
operates from rules carved in stone back in the '60s and '70s. When the

RST Engineering wrote:
'30s and '40s.

Jim

Exactly. Thanks for the clarifiaction Jim.






that I could never do this in real life since sometimes the FAA still
operates from rules carved in stone back in the '60s and '70s. When the

On Sat, 29 Sep 2007 20:17:30 GMT, kontiki
wrote:

RST Engineering wrote:
'30s and '40s.

Jim

Exactly. Thanks for the clarifiaction Jim.






that I could never do this in real life since sometimes the FAA still
operates from rules carved in stone back in the '60s and '70s. When the



in the original op's dreaming he should have noticed whether the
compass still turned freely.
if it does dream on.
if it doesnt take out the spindle and chuck it in your nearby lathe
and reshape the pointy bit. (this will all be clear in your dream so
clarification isnt necessary here :-) ) get rid of all flats and it
will be a wet one again.
then just before awakening again place the compass down at the bottom
of the panel away from all the heat and it will swim on for another 5
years before dreaming needs to set in again.

Stealth (just another dreamer) Pilot
australians are aware of a dreamtime heritage :-)

On 9/30/2007 8:08:35 AM, Stealth Pilot wrote:

in the original op's dreaming he should have noticed whether the
compass still turned freely.
if it does dream on.
if it doesnt take out the spindle and chuck it in your nearby lathe
and reshape the pointy bit. (this will all be clear in your dream so
clarification isnt necessary here :-) ) get rid of all flats and it
will be a wet one again.
then just before awakening again place the compass down at the bottom
of the panel away from all the heat and it will swim on for another 5
years before dreaming needs to set in again.

Interesting. The compass in the dream was swinging freely after it was
rebuilt but that is good to know nonetheless.

This model of compasses is painted black and, as you know, mounted on top of
the glare shield right in the direct sunlight. At the very least wouldn't it
be healthier for the unit if it were painted white? The removed diaphragm
clearly suffered some serious heat damage.



--
Peter

Peter R. wrote:
This model of compasses is painted black and, as you know, mounted on
top of the glare shield right in the direct sunlight. At the very least
wouldn't it be healthier for the unit if it were painted white?

It might be better for the compass but possibly not so good for you.
Eventually you'll hit the right combination of heading and time-of-day
that will make the sun reflect off of that white compass and right into
your eyes. (Another way to experience this is to drive a car whose wiper
arms were originally painted black, but have weathered to expose bright
metal underneath. Eventually you'll blind yourself but good. I found
that having to re-apply a couple of coats of rattle-can black once a
year was a small price to pay.)

Disclaimer: This is based on experience with ground vehicles and
equipment. I don't have an A&P; I don't even have a TG&Y. Your
mileage may vary.

Matt Roberds