Are there any aviation insurance underwriters on the group? I'd like to understand better the factors that go into insuring a customer. For example, I put in a claim for damages which occured during training, when I was not the PIC. I'd like to understand if the insurance underwriter is looking...

On Mar 27, 9:18*am, wrote: Keep flying in spite of the economy ! This is a notice to determine if there is interests in a no-frills, super-frugal club, based on 1/10 ownership of a classic 1950's VFR Cessna 172 in the northern Los Angeles metro area. We are...

My Thursday flight up to Ohio. 6 hours flight time compressed into two 8 minute videos. First video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsb7wiCYsPY is the leg from Madison MS KMBO to Bowling Green MS Flew through some rain showers on this leg. Second video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TYu9OJLmU4

$1500 cash reward for info leading to arrest and conviction of lowlife scum thieves who broke into hangars and aircraft at Rutherford County, NC Airport and stole the following items on or about Thursday, May 19, 2007: 1. King KX-99 Portable Navcomm Radio with new NiMH Rechargeable battery pack...

What do your JPI readings show? Jim

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...

A small oil leak has shown up topside and immediately behind the nosebowl on my Zodiac 601 HD powered with a C85. As near as can be seen, the crankcase nipple connection and hose leading to the air/oil separator is not "wet" or showing leakage. Neither the hose nor air/oil separator are...

Good morning I was involved in a hit & run accident back on November 30th, 2005 and the following is a description of what happened, and the troubles I've faced since then getting my car fixed. Please keep in mind I'm totally disabled (not due to the accident) and therefore can not afford any...

("JKimmel" wrote) We're planning on selling a manually controlled turbocharger installation for C185 aircraft with IO-520 or IO-550 engines. Price will be in the $20k range. Anyone interested? C185 aircraft with IO-520 or IO-550 engines: MC Turbocharger: With vs. Without

Found this on JA Air Center's website the other day: http://shorterlink.com/?R7L145 This solves a problem we(my brother and I) have encountered in our 67 Skyhawk. We were thinking about fabricating some type of panel mount for our Garmin GPSMap 296 but just couldn't come up with a good...

I'm going to buy a new R.C. Allen electric horizon gyro to replace the co-pilot's vacuum gyro. I'm trying to decide if I want to get internal lighting or not. I couldn't find anyone that has the un-lit model in stock p/n RCA26BK-6. I need an 8 degree panel tilt and that is a special order from...

I am looking for PIREPS on paintshops in the Northwest that have extensive experience with pressurized airplanes. I am interested in those that use either particle blasting or chemical stripping.. Any pricing info (either shop rate or what a particular airplane cost to paint) would be...

Okay, here's the final tale of the tape: (These are GPS ground speeds, verified either in absolutely calm air or in two directions. Probably not a 100% perfect method, but close...) Without fancy pants: 136 knots at 23 squared. With repaired fancy pants: 143 knots at 23 squared. This is a 5%...

I am looking for a lower cowling for my Grumann Cheetah. Does anyone have any suggestions where I can find one, preferably used. Thanks, NM

Just wanted everybody to know that I have a 40' x 30'+- "T" hangar for rent. It is at the Mcminnville Oregon airport and costs $250 per month. It is a new unit that includes basic electricity. Protect your baby from the upcoming winter; available now.. Contact John...

I finally pulled my Mitchell (Edo-Aire?) vacuum DG and sent it off to Bernard Ducasse for overhaul. For those following the new vs. re-new debate, I'll let the group know how the overhaul turns out. After removing the DG, I covered the exposed ends of the vacuum hoses left dangling in the plane...

Would a '79 Mooney M20J have a 14 or 28 volt electrical system? I am thinking about buying one and wanted to look at some avionics. Thanks!! Jon Kraus PP-ASEL-IA Student Mooney Purchaser

Will the King KY 197 Comm unit fit into the tray for the King KY 97 Comm unit as a slide in replacement? Thanks, Tom

So I have been reading this thread and it seems to have gone off into a which is hotter - more oil or less oil kind of debate. But right now I am considering buying one of these separators, so would like to bring it back to the original discussion. Does it stop oil from coming out of the breather...

I'm relocation to S. Florida (Hollywood) area. I'm need hanger space for a composite airplane Any info would be appreciated. Thanks Steve