Anyone have skis for a Cessna 182Q? See photo of plane and hangar below. Jon Jeffco (soon to be Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport), Denver KBJC

Grreetings!! I am returning to aircraft ownership after 15 years. the other day, I was looking to purchase an airplane that I saw advertised. The price and features looked real good, EVERYTHING i wanted!! except it had a run out engine. over 2100 hrs. they we're asking about $ 28,000 for the...

I'm working on an new edition of my book _Airplane Ownership_. Like I did back in the first edition, I'm going to be running some surveys in the newsgroup to gather information to help prospective buyers prepare for ownership. First question: What is the typical annual maintenance cost for your...

Hi All, I am about to finish a twin endorsment and I am in the market for a suitable twin to buy, I looking at a few options with my budget in mind, older types such as the Cessna 320 (1965) with about 5000 hrs and good engine times remaining, If anyone has had any experience with this type I would...

As I promised Mike Granby, I stopped by Honeywell Bendix King's booth at OSH yesterday to pick their brains about their upcoming yet to be announced King KLN430 or what ever they will call it. I got very few answers but very big grins from the rep. When will it be introduced? Can't say, big...

("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

Jay Honeck and all other owners, To ensure safe flight, have your planes blessed. Buddhist monk, available to bless airplanes: Blessing on site: cost of travel + $350.00 and a case of Corona. Blessing by phone: $12.50 and a sixpack of Bud. Blessing over the internet: buck twenty five ($1.25).

A friend of mine is looking for somwhere to download low altitude airways for Hawaii. Any suggestions? Thanks Tony --

I think we all know what old aluminum planes look like. But what do old composite planes look like? Are they less susceptible to hanger rash and faded paint? -Curious -Charles Talleyrand

The "Mystery Vibration" saga in the 74 Cherokee 140 (O-320 - E3D)continues. I began the quest by addressing those items that were due anyway. Swapped out the plugs with the old set and saw no difference. Had the mags overhauled as they were 20 hours away from their 500 hour mark where I usually...

I have an Aero-Tow 200 tug I use on my Cirrus SR22 (max gross weight 3,400 lbs). It works well, although it sometimes requires an extra push or pull to get over door tracks. This is an electric tug, and although it does not have a separate speed control switch, it is easy to control the speed. ...

I believe this fellow is back on the east coast somewhere. If anybody knows him, would you please have him get in touch with me by email at All the addys I have for him are 404. Jim

Couldn't find much help with google. Can someone give me a short course on Course Deviation Indicators (CDIs) and their interfaces to the equipment that drives them? Looking at a couple of web sites, there appear to be tens of unique models of the CDIs, a different model for each possible NAV...

I'm looking at an C-172 out at Snohomish County Airport(KPAE), WA. Any recommendations on a place to do a pre-buy? Thanks!

I have 2 very nice Garmin monoscreen GPSMAP 196, includes the book, 12 volt plug-in for $290.00 plus $10.00 shipping (only USA) Each. Cash/MO only. They both work, not junk.

Hi guys I have just started looking for my first aircraft and have been doing all the due diligence of reading up as much as I can. What I am struggling with is the fact how do I go about locating a good mechanic for a pre buy inspection far away from home assuming I do find a plane that I...

Got a call from the mechanic "fuel cap gaskets are worn, need replacement" me: fine, replace gaskets Another call from mech "uhh, no part number on the fuel caps, not normal piper part, therefore no approved gasket can be found, have to replace caps AND gaskets" me: OK, I guess no...

My wife has CAD and has had three stents placed in her heart. The surgery was 2 1/2 years ago. She passed her last treadmill stress test with flying colors. What chance does she have---if any--of getting a third class medical? Thanks Paul Anton NC2273H

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I have a Cessna 150 for sale £600.00. genuine deal. in shed in yellow, with plates, no engine, buyer must arrange pick up. just outside Norwich Norfolk uk nr10 4dx Andy 07747 600281