The latest issue of AOPA Pilot contains an article about vortex generators. The article places high emphasis on how they can improve controllability during low airspeed single engine operations in twin engine airplanes. The subtitle of the article, as it relates to twins, mentions "Blueline Ops...

I am considering buying a 152 from Gran-Aire at Lawrence J Timmerman Airport (north Milwaukee), and I need a recommendation of a mechanic at that airport or a nearby airport to perform a pre-purchase inspection. Also, I would appreciate feedback on Gran-Aire and on Lake Country Aviation at...

I own a 1960 Cessna 172 with 2500 hours on the airframe. It is not rated for aerobatic flight, but the positive and negative G loads that it is approved for far exceed the normal G forces associated with a well-executed barrel roll. Has anyone heard of this maneuver being performed in a 1960 172?

Please respond out of band with a valid email address. I have some questions I'd like to ask offline regarding the fire work if you don't mind. -- Jim Carter Rogers, Arkansas

I understand there is a new class of inner tubes that do not leak as severely as the old "TSO'd crap" natural rubber that we've used since Wilbur put them on the Flyer. Anybody got a lead on who has them for relatively few AMUs for common sizes like 600-6 and so on? Jim

Our nations foolish support of Israel has destroyed us! In 1967 the blood thirsty, land grabbing Jews 'Pearl Harbor' style attacked the Arabs and stole Arab land! OUR children we're killed by Jews, attacking the USS liberty, on station, in INTERNATIONAL waters, (google the USS liberty) to...

How close should an altimeter be to field elevation when set to the pressure indicated by the field's AWOS? I'm seeing a 50' error.

Most owners, I assume, have corporations which do the actual owning and which provide a liability firewall. But how are taxes managed? The issue I think I'm facing is we pay money into the corporation against future events like overhaul, repainting, etc. These monies add up. But since this is...

The airplane I fly (Mooney M20C) has a two place intercom. I have a Pilot PA-400 3BL portable 4 place intercom, to allow 4 headsets to be connected. I bought it used and don't have a manual. So, first, does anyone know where I can find a copy of the manual, either for purchase or online? It...

Guys, I am trying to figure out how to extend the cable for the 396 antenna so i can route the cable in the right way... Have you guys seen a mini usb extension cord or connectors? Or can I simply cut the cord and splice in a foot or so? Let me know what you think?

What should a Cessna / Piper / Commander driver look out for on the original '47 BE35 (and I don't mean performance wise)? Where are some of the corners to be avoided? What special attention needs to be paid to the airframe? I'm looking at the ABS site now, but could use some additional...

My nose wheel pant is damaged. A body shop quoted me around $450 to fix & paint it, and new ones from Cessna are over $1k. Used are available on E-Bay for much less, and they all seem to say the same thing - "should fit any 172 & 182, but do your own research". The parts manager at my FBO said it...

Does anyone in the group have any information, experience, or links to documentation concerning a recent (past 6 months) change in Field Approval Guidance for FSDO Inspectors requiring that they seek FAA engineering advice and guidance, but not necessarily DER approval, on each and every...

http://www.ionaircraft.com/Toucan.jpg The GREEN (aluminum) parts need polishing. What's a good 1-2-3-4-5.... step process for polishing up the aluminum wings - for OSH? http://www.ionaircraft.com/engineering.html This will be my first time doing this, so don't skimp on the details please.

PA32R-300 Lance with factory fresh Lycoming OH IO540-K. After installing a JPI 800, with fuel flow transducer, the factory Piper and the JPI fuel flow only indicate 5-6gph fuel flow with the electric boost pump rather than the normal 10gph during normal start procedures. The engine driven...

I have an old Sensenich 74" propeller (I think from a 172) that was a hand-me-down gift from another pilot. The prop did not pass its inspection, and although it does not look it - the prop is no longer airworthy. I have had it hanging in my garage for a few years, and have decided it would be...

WOW!! Flew my Cessna '150/150 (Sipping MOGAS) today to the local airport to get some maint items done. FBO told me the only airplanes flying anymore are 150's, 172's, small pipers and a few other single engine MOGAS sipping airplanes!! T hangers are full of NON flying 100 LL gas guzzlers...

WOW!! Been flying my 150 /150 almost every day for the past week and the ONLY planes flying seem to be this class of aircraft. ( 150', 172',s ultra lites, small pipers, etc) I LOVE my 150/150 !! sipps MOGAS & Get this!!! a 12 year old kid and a screw driver can fix just about any problem on...

The KT-76A finally went tango uniform so I'm getting a Garmin GTX-320A with the adapter for the King transponder. Actually, the KT-76A still works but it takes 45 minutes to an hour for it to warm up so it's equivalent to dead. Has anyone out there gone the slide-in replacement route on the...

I ahve been reading about Garmin G600 "galss cockpit" for a while butthe information has been VERY limited. I am thinking about upgrading my M20S but have hd problems even estimating potential costs. Any pointers here ? Thanks a lot in advance