How many of you would dare to own a new a/c without having a full hull value coverage? After being hit with a $15K premium with a $10K deductable, I have decided to vote with my hard earned cash against the outrage and to only get the mandatory liability and not-in-motion. After all, my...

Any advice on the best wing leading edge cleaner /bug remover? I've tried Simple green, car wash detergent in a spray bottle, and PPC Wing Clean. Any other suggestions?

Have sold our plane but still have an assortment of replacement parts. For a complete listing e-mail . *** Sent via http://www.automationtools.com *** Add a newsgroup interface to your website today.

Are there any pilots out there who fly frequently to New England from New Jersey. I am not a pilot yet, but have taken some lessons. I love general aviation and small planes. I travel often to New England from NJ (Teterboro area) and I would love to find a friend or partner who also travels to...

For those of us who've caught the "aviation bug" finding a way to justify the purchase of an airplane becomes an all consuming mental task. Make this task simple by choosing the appropriate reasons from the list below: 1. The airplane will make money for me. This one actually works! Learn about...

Im considering buying the new Vertex Standard 700 and would appreciate informed opinions on the radio based on owners experience thanks Jim.

Am wondering if there's a design flaw in the ACK E-01 ELT or just an anomaly? Our unit went off by itself today because the battery in the remote panel mount indicator died, triggering the ELT, and I'd like to know if anyone else has had this happen? If a dying battery in the remote ***always***...

Agree that you have to get back in the air and it s/b w/ a CFI. My 1st post-crash flight was in a new plane as the previous one was destroyed. Thx, {|;-) Victor J. (Jim) Osborne, Jr.

I am a Canadian who lives in the US for part of the year does anybody know what the requirements are to own and keep a small plane in the US as a Canadian . Do I have to have a US license and does the plane have to be a US registered plane to be kept there all year? Thanks

We have an MX300 in our 172 that has started producing squeals and static whenever it is turned on. It was intermittent a month ago and proceeded to being continuous. We can still transmit and receive if we can stand listening to the noise. I turned it on today and could clearly hear a...

I normally fly new 172's but if I were to choose between a brand new 172sp or a Archer ? I do know that most all the 172's Ive flown that are 2002 or newer have awsome avionics. full auto pilot 4" moving map gps. If the Archer has the equivalent. I would by the Piper. other wise Id'e go with the...

On Fri, 4 Jul 2003 13:23:23 -0700, "Paul Millner" wrote: MBTE is, however, being phased MTBE (note sequence) is going away, and oxygenate is mandated, contrary to good science, but in keeping with political relationships with farm states. It's going to be...

On 27 Jun 2003 02:57:39 -0700, (Patty) wrote: Jizhong: Try Calling Brian Eklund at Suburban Aviation at the Toledo Suburban Airport. They're a Cessna Service Station and Brian knows the Cessna Aircraft like the back of his hand. The Airport is also very...

"C J Campbell" wrote: I sold my first airplane yesterday, N9636B. I hated to do it, after all the time it seemed to take to get this plane in reasonable condition,... ISTR that you once said this airplane was slower than other 172RG's. Did you ever figure out why? -- Dan C172RG at BFM

Sydney Hoeltzli wrote: Lightspeed is sending replacement UPS red. But. This is a known (though infrequent) problem. Caveat Lightspeed User; don't leave your **** battery box lying on anything expensive or any plastic part of the plane it would be a PITA to replace. 'Cuz that puppy was...

Hi All, Is there some software that will record your piolts log elcetronically, Free or shareware. Ideally it will compute leg lenghts (as crow flies from ICAO airport codes) If anyone can tell me it would be a great help. Yours hopefully,

In article , Darrell Clay wrote: review. Obviously, we intend to fly it ourselves before making the final decision. Anyone have any suggestions as to what we should do during the flight? See if you can trim it to fly straight...

I have a Flightcom Denali ANR headset that does a fairly good job of cutting down the noise level. However, with an open-cockpit airplane, there's a limit. When making a long flight, I generally use a pair of foam earplugs to cut down on the noise energy my ears are exposed to. This *almost*...

While the engine is being torn down and inspected after our nosegear collapse and subsequent prop strike, I am taking the opportunity to ride on the insurance company's labor bill by having the mechanic install some new parts. I am open to suggestions as to other items to consider, though my...

Anyone have an update on Chaparral Insurance in Bermuda Dunes, CA? Based upon banter in this group (I think it was in this group), I thought I'd give them a whirl this time around insurance-wise The numbers I have a 1-800-339-5736