We are having a argument about what is better to do after takeoff. Some mechanics say pull power back first after takeoff and then adjust prop speed after, my mechanic says prop speed back first and then manifold pressure after that. What the "right" thing to do that will not damage the prop...

Honest to gosh. I want to buy a TRT250 (the pushbutton transponder). Working condition not important. Reason - I want a second so that I can use them as a matched pair of wheel chocks - really. Dennis Brown change the letter o to zero in the email address

Richard Kaplan wrote: Did you ever have a real estate agent tell you that you can make money buying real estate and then leasing/renting it out? Did you believe that? My real-estate investments have *way* outperformed my stock investments the last couple of years. :-)

I own a Mooney M20J with a WX1000 Stormscope whose backup battery has run out. The factory wants $600 to replace the battery. (Flat rate repair policy.) Does anyone know of a practical alternative? I have an electronics background but have no technical data on the unit. Also, am I directing the...

Hi Folks Before you purchase SPOT for you airplane please be aware of the following. If your unit is defective even from the first day of purchase you will have to send it back to them, they will also charge you for the return shipping. You may get a return authorization with in 72 hours you may...

We are planning a VERY informal gathering of Beechcraft "Mouse" drivers at Bader Field, Atlantic City NJ, on March 12. All are welcome. The "Mouse" lineup includes the Musketeer (the origin of the Mouse handle), Sierra, Sundowner, Sport, Super,and a few more I'm probably missing. C'mon up, down...

Hi all, I recently sold my Beech Sundowner because the fixed costs were too high to justify. Beautiful airplane and I miss her! The plan was to just rent for awhile, but that's quickly growing old. I've been toying with the idea of buying a later model Alon Aircoupe for local fun flying. I can...

Spread the word please: I was at a meeting at Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey recently and received a tour of their anti-terrorism and rescue facility. It's really quite impressive. Amongst a lot of other really neat toys they have an area with a couple of railroad cars, autos, etc. where...

I currently fly a 1969 140 and am considering buying an Arrow. Is there more leg room for rear passengers in the Arrow than the 140? Is there a difference in the pre 72 and post 72 Arrows with the longer fuselage as far as legroom. I'm tall and need the seat back which doesn't leave any leg...

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...

1974 Cessna 310Q - Colemill Excellent condition Details at: http://www.drainbrain.info/cessna/

All, We are trying to increase membership in our Phoenix-area flying club and was wondering if anyone had ideas of where we should advetise? (already tried flyers at the airport) Does anyone know where I can purchase a mailing list of all pilots with a current medical in a certain geographic...

Anyone try these at OSH? How to they compare to the Bose? I may be in the market for a headset... I wish the Bose had music input though! --Dan

I need one for my right door. Anyone know any good used parts places? Thanks!

Isn't it nice to be able to drive anywhere you want to, whenever you want to? Isn't this one of the freedoms we have come to expect here in the USA? Sure, you need to be responsible, have enough gas in the tank, possess a license, and be physically able. But you can do it without the government...

It seems the AOPA keeps just saying that we agree that little planes are a security problem, but really, lets figure out a way to comply with the bogus regulations and rules coming out of DC. This nonsense needs to stop and these rules need to be removed from the books. The TSA does not have the...

The oil in my Lyc. O-360 F1A6 is black only two hours after being changed. What could be causing this? Compressions were in the 70s at annual in September. -- Dan C172RG at BFM

Cessna and Cirrus brought one of each to the Angel Flight fly-in at PNS yesterday, and I got the sales pitch from each rep. No test flights, alas. Both are highly desirable airplanes, of course, but I was surprised at how closely I rated them as a potential buyer: * Speed: Cirrus wins big: 40+...

Somehow, in 6 years of flying, I missed the fact that not all light piston airplanes have oil coolers. Why is this so? What factor determines when an O-320, for instance, must have an oil cooler? ISTR that the oil does a large percentage of the cooling in aircraft piston engines. How does the...

"Michael" wrote: Believe me, I know how you feel. I've just passed (hopefully) a bad patch of airplane ownership. One of those times when I'm sure the airplane hates me. That's what's really bothering me. Nowadays, flying the airplane fills me with feelings of mistrust and anxiety. The...