Does anyone have recent experience getting a Garmin 300XL GPS/COM installed? I'm trying to figure out the comparison in price between the 430 and the 300 when it comes to the total cost of the installation. This will initially be a VFR only installation, but I want the GPS to be IFR capable so that...

I am in a quest to troubleshoot an oil temp that has crept up a bit in the last 100 hours or so. Checked all the baffling and"usual stuff". I was going to check the accuracy of the gauge via testing. 2 things that I cannot find: the part number of the oil temp sending unit and a supplier. This...

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 am trying to find parts for my Hamilton Vertical Card Compass. I bought the thing, Model HI 350, serial no. 274, for my flying machine in 1982 from Hamilton Instruments Inc Since then, Hamilton has gone out of business. Instead of a normal whisley compass, this thing has a rotating...

Hi, I recently lost my mechanic to an unfortunate air crash. I have performed virtually all of the oil changes on my aircraft for the last 7 years, under his supervision. Now I am interested in taking over this task. This group has several posts to the effect that it is FAR legal to perform this...

I was reading a previous thread from May about owner assisted annuals. I noticed a number of comments about drilling out stuck inspection panel screws. Back when I used to work on airplanes as an avionics tech, someone showed me a neat trick for getting stuck screws loose. When you find a screw...

I've noticed that the windscreen and canopy on my RV-6 has developed a haze on its exterior. The history of the canopy is that the canopy was manufactured about 7 years ago, with the airplane first flying about 5 years ago. The airplane has always been hangared (other than the occasional overnight...

I'm looking at a Skymaster that is mechanically in very good shape, but is absolutely (just barely) VFR. It has more boat anchors in it than Tracker Boats sells in a month. So..if a mid-time multi-rated, instrument pilot was going to spend money on a new radio stack, how much would he or she have...

Well it looks like it's about time to replace the old KNS-80 RNAV. That thing has had a lot of use, it's getting old, and it's been in the shop a number of times. Currently the frequency selector appears to need cleaning, but I'm not sure how long it has left. So, I'm looking into a certified GPS...

My engine analyzed is telling me that the spark plug on the #6 cylinder, left mag is fouled. I have a new plug, but can't tell which cylinder #6 is and whether it's the plug on the top or the bottom.... Can anyone tell me which plug it is...? Thanks much, Anthony

I am thinking of starting a charter company with either a commander 700 or aerostar 700. Does anyone have any insight on hourly cost?

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?...

I saw this "question" on an aircraft auction on ebay today.... Q: Hello, Should you or your buyer have the need to relocate this aircraft after the auction I offer ferry pilot services http://www.aircraftdelivery.net I am an Instrument Rated Commercial Pilot for Both Single and Multi Engine...

A few weeks ago while flying through -17 degree C air aloft, I spotted what appeared to be really a low oil temperature indication of the turbo-normalized, IO-520 engine in my V35. For a few moments, the oil temperature was around 125 degrees F. When I landed I contacted my mechanic, who...

I'm looking for phtos or diagrams, cut away or any of the Garrett APU GTCP 85. This is the one in use on the CL65 (CRJ-200). I searched the internet and didn't come up with much. Thanks Ski

I have finally got my wing tips painted and on my Seneca, they have the hid lights in them. I had the Piper wingtip recognition lights before, 35 watters, not good enough to show a light in daylight. My attention is now turning towards my actual landing lights. These are located on the nosegear...

Flyers, I have a Bendix-King KX155 which I use as my primary radio. Lately I have major distortion only on certain frequencies. For example I frequently talk to Atlantic City Approach on 134.25 and the reception is garbled. I have limited data on some things since this is a new problem. But I...

Hello, As some of you may have concluded with my other posts, we're looking at a getting into a Twin Comanche and I'm curious about what questions to ask after seeing a listing online and prior to getting to the "pre-buy" inspection stage. Currently i'm asking: 1. if all ADs/SBs are complied...

I have a 1978 Warrior II and it looks like the heat element went south. The circuit breaker is fine so I believe that's the problem but I'm open to suggestions. My A&P is out of town so I'd like to try and get a head start by ordering parts if possible. Can anyone recommend a source to get...

Literally! The in-laws live out in Chandler, AZ. Each summer they escape the heat by taking their 5th wheel and heading to cooler parts. We'll normally fly the kids out to wherever they happen to be so they can spend a few weeks with Grandma and Grandpa. A few weeks later we fly out to wherever...