Peter wrote: Hi A colleague (who is not on the internet) is looking at one or the other, for his 4-seat IFR tourer. I personally have an EDM700 and after an initial replacement when new (buggy firmware, could not download data to a PC) it has been working fine. I am not impressed...

Last year, before Christmas, someone posted a link to a crank-up rechargeable flashlight. I was lucky enough to get one from the company who's link was posted before supplies ran out. I later tried to order one for one of my partners without any luck. I just saw an ad for the same flashlight on...

Peter wrote: There are various documents such as the cert of airworthiness, and (for an N-reg in Europe) the FAA radio license, which some say need to be carried in original. Can anyone point to a reference for this? I can't find it in the 2005 FAR/AIM. In the US there is no...

Where is a good place to buy a replacement JPI EGT probe? It looks like JPI wants $300 directly, is there a better outlet? -Robert

Greetings!!! Buyers market now!!!! DON'T pay over Vref or NAAA for your airplane purchase! HOLD tight! HOLD TIGHT!!! If you pay to much, When you go to sell the 'creampuff' that you had to sink thousands of $$$$ finding out that it was a flying clap trap YOU are going to be the one...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=FCWFMJaBLl0&feature=related While "researching" stol aircrafts, I came across this. Wil

Tony Woolner wrote: I have been looking for a Warrior and look up the tail numbers on the database. The owners are not the same as I am told. Why is this? Anybody's guess.

http://www.gillesvidal.com/blogpano/cockpit1.htm Neat look inside a A380. You can click on the picture and drag the image around or use the buttons at the bottom to see all around. -- Regards, Ross C-172F 180HP KSWI

We activated a new website recently half of which deals with FlyIn CampOut issues. It is new and sparse but growing! http://www.flyingsbest.com -- John Purner Editor - The $100 Hamburger http://www.100dollarhamburger.com

Does anybody know where is the best price for buying this new expensive ELT 406 MHz? Our country request to install this ELT. Thank in advance Zoran

I have a complete Flightmaster Psion handheld computer with the carrying case and the thermal printer with cables. Pete McMaster used to support the database updates. Are they still available? I may be selling it on eBay. Any idea as to what it migh be worth? It works perfectly, as far as I...

Saw this on Dice.com "Avionics company is seeking an experienced electronic technician. Candidate will have experience troubleshooting and doing repairs on electronic equipment to a component level. Will be required to complete quality and production paperwork, prepare estimates, and maintain...

Does anybody out there know of a modern coil to replace the old "beeswax coils in the Bendix Scintilla SF-series mags?

You have the correct FAR. If it is not required in the FAR, it is not required. So for just rental, no instruction FOR HIRE (free instruction OK), you do not need a 100 hour inspection. Most planes that are rented are used for paid instruction, so most rentals require 100 hours. Also there is the...

I may be looking for an A&P in the Durham area who is comfortable doing an annual (as part of a pre-purchase) on a Taylorcraft. Suggestions appreciated - Mike

Got this from an email list. ====================================================== To those who say "wait a second" and think not much can go on during that "Time" "One Second in the Life of a Racer" by Tom Fey The Unlimiteds go flashing through the racecourse, engines howling, air shearing,...

Hello, Has anyone ever used the VistaNav setup? (www.vistanav.com) looks like it is a pretty slick looking system and while not certified, it seems more robust than many systems out there. Any review for this product or info on similar products? Thanks, -dr

For those who have sold an airplane before, how do the dealers charge their fees for finding a buyer ? 3%, 5%, 10%of the purchase price ? Or a fixed amount for a "listed period" ? I'm most interested in information on commission for planes in the $100,000 - $200,000 range. P S

One reason we love to fly is because we get there twice as fast... "Victor J. Osborne, Jr." wrote in : Ya, why is that? We all love to fly but we pay for speed so we can get there as fast as possible. Go figure.

("Montblack" wrote) Powerball $340 million drawing tonight. Thank you for the numbers... Ticket # 1 5 - 9 - 15 - 23 - 32 ....46 Ticket # 2