I believe I have a Merlyn Automatic Wastegate. In looking through the documentation I got with my airplane (PA28R-201T), I found something entitled "Merlyn Products, Inc. Upper Deck Pressure Control for the Teledyne Continental TSIO-360-F and -FB Engine; Installation Report: Number 18-1; August...

My Cessna 172 M (1973) is being annualed. The top wing skin panels above the wing tanks (Standard tanks) have to come off to inspect the area for corrosion. We got all the screws removed. According to the service manual, that is all that is supposed to be securing the panel. (Dozens of...

I now own a PA28R201T, Piper Turbo Arrow III. It is a great plane (although, as some of you know, I have had more than my share of "challenges"). At altitude it cruises at 170 knots. Cost to operate is around $90/hour (figuring maintenance and such). My range requirement is 660nm with 45...

So, I spoke to the Honeywell guy at the AOPA fly-in today and asked abou the long-awaited WAAS replacement for the KLN-94. If you remember, last year they were saying that they'd got the GPS engine done, and were looking how to productize it. They even sent round a questionaire to figure out if...

Hey all, long time lurker with a question. I just got an offer for a 3 yr posting far-far away (half a world actually, just heard they got their first private aircraft). Anyway, looks like I'll be parking my beloved Velocity for quite some time - not willing to sell her and their are only a few...

This next video is my trip home executing the VOR Alpha approach down to minimums with ATC COMS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjPOrMBrQ40 Video segmented. First part is picking up my approach clearance to KMBO while executing the ILS at KJAN Second segment is after the touch and go into KJAN...

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...

Hello - I'm starting to purchase parts one-by-one to build a mogas fuel transport trailer, and noticed something about the pump, and filters. The 12v Fill-Rite transfer pump I'm looking at has a tag on it that reads something like: "Warning: Not for refueling of aircraft". And, the spin on...

Is there one? I would like a brighter landing light -- but I ain't paying $800 for it! -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination"

I am thinking of fitting K2U gap seals on my Archer. Are they worth the cost ? Thanks for all input Jim

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2443812151&category=26428&rd=1 Sensenich W72CK-42 propeller in very good condition. Propeller was purchased new from Sensenich eight years ago and when it wasn't pulling my Aeronca 7AC through the air at unholy speeds it was in my...

"John" wrote: So, what is magic about the 1350 degree sea-level full rich takeoff temp? Can anyone suggest any good reasons why it is not equally safe to lean to operate at the 1450 degree conditon during climb? The EGT isn't what matters; it's the CHT's that are important. As long as they...

For those of you who do not have experience with etanol as fuel here it goes. Engine compression is a little bit biger than a gasoline engine. It burns a little bit more fuel. The big problem is that ethanol is corosive. It will eat even carburators specially treated for ethanol. What I was told...

The Green Grape is born! http://www.alexisparkinn.com/new_mighty_grape.htm -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9KlvBSh2uo Wanted to go touch some clouds today. Hopefully this video will be a stark reminder to get NOTAMS no matter how short the flight may be.. Airport 5 minutes from where I am based was closed due to a model jet air show and I probably would have missed...

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 found a very good service for reverse cell phone lookup…I want to know is there is any free way to perform reverse cell phone lookup since I found according to given news on google That, there is not a single service which can provide me cell phone detail for free. However I can pay too for phone...

Airplane out of maintenance so I put it through it's paces before taking a short cross country. Landings portion begin at short final. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szhOWOSR0Ok

It's the only fly-in pool party in the world -- and you're invited! http://www.alexisparkinn.com/iowa_city_pool_party.htm And, don't forget our Wednesday Night North 40 get-together. As always, it will be held at our campsite in the North 40. Admission (also as always) will be a 6-pack of...

A person told me it is better to push the primer slowly rather then quick shots. Slower is better on pulling out the primer as this allows the primer cylinder to draw in all the fuel it can take. Pushing the charge in quickly is probably best as the velocity may help in atomizing the...