-----Original Message----- From: kontiki Posted At: Monday, February 20, 2006 5:47 AM Posted To: rec.aviation.owning Conversation: Narrowing it down... Comanche? Subject: Narrowing it down... Comanche? Douglas Paterson wrote: --Stuff snipped-- Among the Comanches: after...

.... of new FBOs. Apparently they will only publish prices for FBOs that have a subscription with them. Of course they own the web site so it is their choice to do whatever they like. But it didn't use to be this way. Previously AIRNAV would encourage reporting fuel prices on all airports free of...

Hi! I am a modeler and am starting on a 1/4 scale piper cub. I am going to build the J3P model with the Lenape 3 cylinder radial engine. Currently have a Saito 3 cylinder engine I am using on the model. Does anyone know of a J3P anywhere that is flying and I could photograph? Thanks! Cliff

Mary and I just returned from 6 glorious days at Sun N Fun in Lakeland, FL, where we enjoyed the most amazingly perfect weather I have ever seen at such an event. The nights were cool (almost cold the first few nights) -- perfect for sleeping -- and the days were sunny and warm. No humidity, no...

Yesterday I saw the new Cessna Nav III package for the 2004 182s and 206s. It is a Garmin 1000 system with battery backup (not certified for part 135 IFR, though). At last Cessna enters the 21st century. -- Christopher J. Campbell World Famous Flight Instructor Port Orchard, WA

As a new pilot and new owner of a cessna 172, I've noticed the seeimingly unlimited amount of accessories available for my plane. Most seem to have one thing in common - a high price tag. I was wondering if anyone reading this thread would share information on any devices that are perhaps homemade...

Hi all When a Twin Comanche flies 165 knots burns less than 15 gallons have 2 engines ( :-) ) is relatively cheap to overhaul (OI-320) is this the "ultimate" twin? I am considering an airplane that flies in the

Do any of you have experience repairing a slight, but annoying, leak in a wet wing tank? Mine's on a 1980 182Q.

The Lycoming 0-360 A4M in our Archer is now 2250 SMOH and we are intending to fit an exchange overhauled engine very soon. The decision to pull the engine out was easy compared with trying to decide on the engine to buy. We have a number of quotes and researched factory and field...

Fat Albert the Apache needed his annual exam... When I bought him the annual was in the summer and I have been gaining a month a year on that... This year we moved it into December 1st... The annual usually takes 3-5 days, but this morning he still sits in the shop with the starboard engine...

I just broke down and ordered a Bose Aviation Headset X. I have been wanting one for several years but 1 AMU is a lot of cash for a headset... Then I remembered how deaf I am becomming adnd thought that this would be the best protection for my non-renewable hearing. I already have a set of David...

Good day all, After reading some older posts with regards to aircraft purchasing allot of discussion seems to come up about Complex and High Performance aircraft. My question is this? Is a 172 RG classified as a Complex aircraft? and a 182 fixed gear classified as a non-complex High...

What is the groups suggestion for heating a 40x50 insulated hanger. It doesn't have to be hot I just want to raise the temp about 15-20 degrees when it is 30-40 outside. Here's the rub. No natural gas available plenty of electric though including an unused 220 connection. To see the hanger visit...

I am thinking of buying an airplane....I want to rent it when it is not in use to recoup some of the cost of buying the plane. How hard is it to do this? What are the insurance costs? How often do I need to get it checked out by an aviation mechanic? How much is the maintenece? Do I have to...

The A/C in question is a 1974 Bellanca 7ECA, re-engined with an O-320 so it's effectively a 7GCAA. It belongs to the Offutt AFB Aero Club and has seen very little use, often sitting for weeks at a time until a week ago when I began taking dual in it 2-3 times a week to get my tailwheel...

When federal dollars are involved at an airport (BHM) can an FBO do practices like this to discriminate against GA? There are no other t-hangers at the airport other tan the ones this FBO (Mercury Air) has. As a business person I would think they can do what they want to do, but wondering if...

For those who haven't seen this, Cessna has provided lots more detail on its LSA entry: http://www.cessnaskycatcher.com/ Fancy brochu http://www.cessnaskycatcher.com/images/lsa_mini_bro_web.pdf Order form with pricing (for first 1000):

Now that I have a worthless Flybuddy in my panel I'm trying to decide the best way to replace it. I've used a Garmin 296 as my first choice for navigation but it was always nice to have the "Loran" as a back-up should the battery fail on the Garmin. I have considered getting another Garmin, ...

I have an MX170 radio that I use to pick up ATIS, etc. Recently it will occassionally have a buzz in it that is so loud you cannot hear the transmission. It will buzz on all freq, then later in the flight it will go away. This unit is no longer supported so I'm wondering if there is any chance this...

Hey Guys, I was wondering if any of you had thoughts about the suitability of Aerospace Logic CHT+EGT gauges as a substitute for a dedicated multibar EMS for LOP operations. While obviously I'd be missing out on all the "cool" features, the aerospace logic gauges would give me Hottest Cylinder...