I just got the first pictures of my (nearly) completed aircraft. They're on my LiveJournal at http://jmaynard.livejournal.com/336142.html . -- Jay Maynard, K5ZC http://www.conmicro.com http://jmaynard.livejournal.com http://www.tronguy.net Fairmont, MN (FRM) ...

Anyone Know Ware I Can find some comfortable Inertia Reel Shoulder Harnesses for my 150 only one's I have been able to find are solid mount not Inertia Reel.

Winter is comming to Ohio ( thou the 60 deg day today disagrees) and the subject of engine preheat arrises. I have a Tannis for the cylinders and a pad to heat the oil. I can call the FBO and have them plug it in an hour before I arrive and the engine is, at least, not cold to the touch. Still...

Meet the man who started Professional Pilot Magazine and runs it today http://www.airportjournals.com/Display.cfm?varID=0501008

Rats. I just called LEI Extras to buy a database update for our Lowrance Airmap 100. They said they no longer offer GPS updates for that unit. Database has gotten too big. They offer a rebate on newer units if you turn your old one in - $100 off the Airmap 500 $175 off the Airmap 1000 $225 off...

There is a lack of Continental GO-300 gearbox bearings. I have heard of an outfit in California that can refurbish these bearings. Provided the bearings are not in too terrible of condition. Someone told me something about an International Harvester bearing which may work. The problem is it is not...

Is there a good place on the web that describes the basics and terminology of piston engines? I understand the basic concepts, but some of the terms I read, like journals and bosses, etc., are a bit beyond me and I'd like to get a little bit better knowledge of the concepts. I'm definitely not...

Anyone have an update on Chaparral Insurance in Bermuda Dunes, CA? Based upon banter in this group (I think it was in this group), I thought I'd give them a whirl this time around insurance-wise The numbers I have a 1-800-339-5736

Hello All -- You are invited to drop by Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In (www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com) and catch our ETO Triple Feature of World War II aviation films for free online video viewing. * This month "At the Matinee," we're showing "The Fight for the Sky," an action packed Drive-In...

Wondering if anyone out there has a 1976 Cessna 150 Sales Brochure or any sales advertisements? I have been searching fleabay, WWW, and the usenet with no luck in finding any of this info.

See www.deandunn.co.uk/N37LW for further details. Aircraft is N registered. Only selling as I have have just landed an airline job, looking for quick sale, so all offers invited. Based in UK, but can ferry to US for expenses. Dean email enquiries to

Does anybody know what would be the oldest Cessna 182 that one could re-configure into a standard T "8-pack"? I've seen a '69 done this way, but older models look like they have a curved panel with less room. Thanks! -- Jim Burns III Remove "nospam" to reply

Hello all, Our aircraft (Ms 893E) is wired with one VHF comm (old Narco 11A - but functionning with noise mind you). We decided to install a new comm (found an Icom A200). The present setup is wired to a hard wired (no jacks just wires) Telex intercom TC 200. We have two problems. The first is the...

Group: I'm in the market for an older Cessna 182. Preferably with low or mid-time engine and prop, STOL, Clevelands, one- piece windshield, decent radios and encoding transponder. Paint and interior not that important. Anyone out there looking to sell, or know of one?

I'm looking for advice to help shorten the trouble-shooting process here. My Arrow has developed an alternator whine over the past few hours. It is *barely, barely" noticable on both radios when receiving, but loud and obnoxious (both to me and other aircraft) when transmitting. No doubt it...

The left mag on my Cherokee went bad. For some time, I have been considering replacing the Bendix mags with the Unison Lasar system, so perhaps this is the time to do it. Is anyone on the NG flying with a LASAR ignition? If so, I would appreciate your comments. Have you experienced any quirks...

You're invited to not one, but TWO Oshkosh parties! That's right, TWO Oshkosh blow-outs, organized just for pilots and their guests. Check 'em out: 1. ** 5th Annual Iowa City Fly-In Pool Party ** Each year, on the Saturday before OSH, we host a fly-in pool party at our aviation theme-suite...

I use it to drop nukes on my neighbour's garden !!!!

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A jury found an airplane parts manufacturer negligent in the 2000 plane crash that killed Gov. Mel Carnahan and his son, and awarded their family $4 million. The Carnahan family's attorney argued that a pair of vacuum pumps made by Parker Hannifin Corp. failed, causing the plane...

Someone was asking about Aerocar video's on youtube. Here is one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ihwbt0F88_k -- Best Regards, Mike. http://flickr.com/photos/mikenoel/