Taylor wrote You meant retarding the spark for gasoline with lower anti-knock performance, not advancing it. I meant dynamic control of the spark advance, such as is normal in automotive engines. Spark advance refers to how far in advance of TDC (top dead center) the spark...

OK, I know I said I would not get to fly this plane until tomorrow, but it arrived early and so I took a flight. This is a new turbocharged Cessna T182T. For those that have not seen the 182T (either turbo or normal, introduced last year), you might be a little startled the first time you take a...

NEVER NEVER NEVER click on a ZIP file link (or any other link) unless you know what it is... (Especially posted to a USENET group) wrote: Osama Bin Ladin was found hanged by two CNN journalists early Wedensday evening. As evidence they took several photos, some of which i...

I'm looking through my new Chief catalog, and see that Whelen is now selling a quartz landing light, part number WHL Q4509, for $74.50. As many of know, GE sells a quartz landing light, part number GE Q4509, for $25.00. Anyone know if the Whelen light is something special? Does it last 5...

This article pretty much describes the differences between the two airplanes and points up the issues that I have with the Cirrus. http://www.airplanenoise.com/articles/Skylane%20vs.%20Cirrus.pdf -- Christopher J. Campbell World Famous Flight Instructor Port Orchard, WA

I got a demo flight in a Diamond DA-40 equipped with the Garmin G-1000 glass cockpit this morning. We departed IFR from Tacoma Narrows and flew west for some maneuvers. This plane was the second one out of the factory with the G-1000. I had a difficult time maintaining my altitude; the altitude...

....in anticipation for Oshkosh? I can't wait much longer, or I'll bust! :-) -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com

What's the latest thinking on the GNS-430 vs. the CNX80? I'm planning a panel upgrade and have read all the magazine articles, including the comparison in Aviation Consumer, but it would be interesting to hear from some actual users on how they compare. It seems the general impression is that the...

I'm looking at real estate near Austin TX and have found references to a "Capella Air Ranch". Every link I've found to their site is broken. Anyone know anything about them? Tim

I decided to check the vernatherm on my Archer's engine because it is running on the high end of the green during summer flights. I had already checked the sending unit and guage and found it to be OK. I then removed a 1" hex cap from the top left of the oil filter adapter on the accessory case. ...

Anyone here anything about aero maintance cessna 150 that went down today at daybreak in vancouver, wa area

Just wondering what you and Mary thought of the Air Zoo and did you ever convince the approach controller that Atlas wasn't a (dare I say it) "Cardinal"!? Jim Burns --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

On your way to Oshkosh? Don't forget -- our "2nd Annual Pre-Oshkosh Fly-In Pool Party" is being held at our aviation theme, luxury suites hotel THIS SUNDAY, July 25th! All pilots and aviation enthusiasts are invited to attend. Free food, beverages, and live music will be served at poolside, from...

Currently looking at a mid 60's Aztec C that is low time and in beautiful shape. I'm wondering if anybody has experience with the maintenance and problem areas of an Aztec. I already know to plan on 4 times the $$ for maintenance of a single, I'm looking for real life experiences both good...

I'm selling my Grumman AA1A to purchase a 1963 Cherokee 180. Aside from the usual prepurchase stuff, I'm wondering if there are any special things to watch out for on early model Cherokees. Thanks! (reply to brad@vision-technology and add .com at the end)

I just ran an FAA database check on a Cherokee Six that I'm interested in, and it came back showing that the plane is on a Experimental Certificate. The purpose is shown as 'Compliance with CFR / Research and Development'. How, if at all, should this impact any purchasing decision with respect to...

I have suspected for a while that my old analog tach was lying to me. My Archer's static RPM at take-off was measuring about 22k and the minimum spec was 2325, but the plane seemed to have good cruise speed. When I pointed an optical tach through the windshield I read a static RPM of 23.4K. ...

I got a postcard that says that if my plane is for sale they'll buy it for cash right now!!! Also, if I want to *buy* a plane they are constantly getting new inventory! Yeah, that's just the sort of inventory I'm looking for... Instead of buying a plane indiscriminately for cash *directly* I can...

My partner and I own a 1967 Cherokee 140 with a Terra 230 Audio panel. Currently we use COM2 as our main COM. Whenever we attempt to listen only on COM1, COM2 drops to almost inaudible, with the plane running it is inaudible. If you put COM1 on the speaker it is better, you can still hear COM2 in...

Hi guys, I have an Oshkosh Diary posted on my website...www.fairchild24.com. You can go right to it at http://www.fairchild24.com/osh2004.htm I'll post more as time goes on. don