Hi, I've got one question. Is it possible to check what is the serial number of an engine if the engine data plate is suspected not to be a true one ? I want to buy a Cessna 150 but the data plate looks a little bit strange and I am not sure if it is correct. Can you advise me the way to check it...

Have an unusual problem with a new radio, an ICOM panel mount. Nothing wrong with the radio, but I'm getting a squelch/static noise at certain times. It is worse when both mags are on and when the engine goes from about 2200 rpm down to idle. It is less on one mag and practically non-existent on...

Passed on from a friend of a friend.... For those needing a reason of some kind for buying an Aircraft I have read many posts on the web site from members and on MMAIL who are thinking about owning their own aircraft and looking for ways to offset the cost of ownership. I have heard many reasons...

Hello.., Anybody know of a website where a guy can see about getting from Seattle to the San Bernardino area round trip every other weekend..? I'm an A&P + IA and will be working a contract in Everette, Washington for the next six months.., or is anybody looking for nav-legs in that...

Don't want to disturb a good group. OK to post Aviation For Sale (By owner) here? thanks, dglass123 at hot mail

Does anyone here have the parts manual for a PA-28-161 or -181 and can send me a copy of a few pages? I'm trying to get a field approval to install the newer-style Piper wheel pants on my older PA28-140 and my manual doesn't cover the taper-wings. I'm just looking for the few pages that would have...

Are any members of the group based at Salome Arizona? We're thinking about buying a lot at the airpark and would love to pick the brain of a resident. Thanks Paul Anton N1431A

How far away are we based on the recent SSI sharing with the FAA just in Northern Califonia !!?? I don't even want to go there...but ?? PP :+(

Every once in a while, somebody comes up with a great idea for beating the system. This morning there is an article on http://liveto100.blogspot.com on how to keep from getting points on your driver's license when you get a ticket. The article is right at the top of the page. Walt

Its annual time here in rainy California, IA spotted a few spots (about the size of a dime) of incipient corrosion on the prop so he pulled it and sent it off to the prop shop for cleaning and painting (said it probably wouldn't need a full overhaul). OK by me . . . lets always err on the safe...

I was browsing the local paper today, and came across an article that hits close to home. There was an air ambulance outfit that flew lears, that I worked in the back as a medical person.. well.. I quit them after a few months after getting too many bad vibes on both the medical and aviation sides...

Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In April 2006 Newsletter You are invited to drop by Zeno's Drive-In www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com and watch this month's World War II aviation features for free online video viewing. " At the Matinee," we're showing four great flicks. In "Winged Artillery" you'll see...

Hi! Does anyone know of a good European web dealer of Yoke mounts for PDA's? I plan on using my Pocket Win 5.0 cell phone "i-mate JasJar" with the PocketFMS programme. I now need to buy a yoke mount for it, so I guess I need some sort of adjustable universal PDA Yoke mount.

I'm planning to fly from Tucson to Carson City in a couple of weeks. I'll probably make a refueling stop in my Archer at Boulder City, then skoot under the Vegas class B to the west and head up towards Beatty and on to Carson City. Do any of you have experience with flying this route? Any...

Hey ya'll. As a tribute to the rural fire fighters and tanker pilots who risk their lives, Jay Honeck posted my "Nightmare" story over on his website, complete with some pictures of the burn areas. You can see it he http://www.alexisparkinn.com/2006_oklahoma_fires.htm The story may not be...

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Mr. "Smith" suggested I post pictures of our cracked ribs in a.b.p.aviation. Done. Pictures posted were taken prior to removing the gear side brace and bracket. -- Jack Allison PP-ASEL-Instrument Airplane Arrow N2104T "When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the Earth

Go no-go decision went bad. Oops. http://www.kstp.com/article/stories/S15095.html?cat=1 click Video for the FULL explanation. 'Engine was running rough on taxi, so he thought he'd take it UP and check it out in the air.' Oops. '...Engine had just come back from overhaul/rebuild.' Oops.

I have a photo of my father standing front of a Piper J3C. The year is probably 1939 or 40. He was in the CPT. This was the first plane if flew and soloed. FAA records shows "Registration Pending" and the address is 114 Wholesale Ave NE, Huntsville, AL, 35811. I have tried several back door...

Price of two new ribs............ 1.1 AMUs Crating those ribs for shipment.. 0.1 AMU Labor estimate................... 3.5 AMUs to 4.9 AMUs (50-70 hours) Kleenex.......................... Free At least I can divide by three and share the pain. Good thing I'd been flying like crazy the past few...