Has anyone used any of the passive traffic alert systems that are out on the market today? I saw this one on AircraftSpruce sight .4 AMU's instead of the usual .8 AMU's. I did some searching and found out that this particular model is discontinued hense the half-price sticker. Has any of you...

Hello... If you have a 530 or 430, does it accept the same updates? Or are the updates specific to each machine. Also, if you have both in your plane (one of each), do you have to purchase 2 updates? I notice that some 530s come with 'terrain'... is this an option from garmin? Can it be added...

I've had an opportunity recently to purchase a Piper PA28-140- absolute creme puff cosmetically... but the problem (and reason for the good cosmetic condition) is that the plane has been sitting in an enironmentally stable (dry, 50-80 degree ambient temperature) for almost a decade now. (For those...

whats the difference from IO and O engines?

I have reached the point were I want to upgrade from my initial student flight bag. It is one of the Jeppeson ones you get free with the private pilot material purchase. It basically has a few outside pockets and a big interior chamber with no dividers. Anyone have any good or bad...

Hello, Is there a company that makes a slide in replacement for the old king kx170 radios? Thanks, -dr

Hey all... just got official confirmation that my KT76's power output is way low.... classic sign of weak/dying/dead cavity tube. Just looking for suggestions on what might be a good, cost-effective replacement. I'm tired of futzing with transponders so I'm pretty sure I want a solid-state...

I've ordered a pair of CI-291 Comant com antennas to replace the well worn antennas on my Archer. Besides removing any oxidation where the aluminum base contacts the aircraft and making sure the coax connector is clean and serviceable and the mechanical connection robust, are there other...

We seem to be going thru landing lights more frequently than we should in our 172's. Are there any STCd alternatives to the standard Cessna part? Maybe a LED lamp or at least something more durable? I realize it's only a $40 part, but we're a new club and every little bit helps... Thanks

Hi, Anyone can recommend a good detailing shop in Mass or RI? I am looking to have a few touch-ups on a couple of small spots, also exterior washing, waxing etc. for a AC112. Thanks, Radu --

Paint first; interior later this month. http://tinyurl.com/hahl9 http://tinyurl.com/e7sk5 The paint shop is at Jack Edwards Airport in Gulf Shores, AL. -- Dan

Any out there at this time? thanks, greg

Hi! I have a 68' Arrow, and wonder if I can remove the back seat to allow some bulky transportation. Or is this seat some sort of stiffening of the airframe? If I can, can I remove only the seatback? If so, how do I do this? Any mod to make it easy to fold down and back up again with no tools?...

After a long 6.5 weeks in the shop for the annual and replacing two cracked ribs, yesterday was the day for the test flight. It was my first time being a test pilot and I recall reading several posts about first flights following an annual so I took a long time during the preflight. Add in the...

I'm surprised that I have not been able to find much on Google on deterring birds on the tails of GA aircraft. Maybe I haven't found the magic search terms yet. Anyhow, has anyone tried this or anything similar with any success? http://www.absolutebirdcontrol.com/birdspider.htm?ABS=BBG. I...

I'm trying to help a friend on a Fairchild restoration It has an undocumented carb air temp gauge. Looks like an AN type indicator-- cannon plug with 3 pins, A, B & C. The pointer has no zero position so I think it's a ratio measuring device like many fuel gauges. The sender is a resistance...

"The Visitor" wrote in message ... Matt Barrow wrote: A Beech B36 - I have both the cowl and taxi (nose wheel) lights. Available in:

Does anyone know of any pilot shops near VA or NC? I'm looking for an O2 system and would like to see some in person before ordering something over the web. tks.

For those of you that are as unimpressed with Bendix/King's latest middle market GA avionics offerings as I, here's your chance to blow off some steam and direct it to the source: http://cl.exct.net/?ffcb10-fe5912757d6405747010-fdf91771776d017475127375-fefc1575766002 Jim

Hello, I was reading that the Sandel EHSI unit requires a new projection lamp every year (or 225 hours, whichever comes first). I am wondering what the cost is of this projection lamp? And can you install this yourself (somehow I doubt it)? Thanks, -dr