So far it is the Allison/Weir convoy from Kallyfornya to Oshkosh via Iowa City. Anybody else thinking about it? I'm departing Grass Valley at first light on Friday the 22nd. First gas stop is Wells NV, then Rawlins WY. Depending on lumpies and bumpies, Rawlins MAY be the overnight, or I MAY...

Wow. When we started the Rogue's Gallery -- a webpage where aviation newsgroup aficionados can post pictures of our aircraft, in an effort to get to know one another better -- I had no idea this thing would eventually grow to encompass 32 different makes of aircraft! More amazingly, within those...

Still flying with the 195 on my yolk and that was $ well spent years ago but would like to upgrade. Anyone hear anything about what's coming down the pike next? Seems about 2 year intervals for these portables. Thanks for any info. Dale PA-24

The 2006 Oshkosh Bound posters, the Ripon-Fisk-Oshkosh graphic procedures, and a couple of "wallpaper" graphics of the Oshkosh sectional are posted with a click from: www.rstengineering.com Have a cold one for me, fellers...

how long till the vor/ndb system is decomissioned and everything goes to gps? dan

As some of you know, our hangar building was rammed by a semi-truck this past August, during the repaving of our taxiway. Fairly extensive damage was done to one corner of the building, but we were able to keep the plane inside, thanks to the guy only hitting our "kitchen" area. (No beer was...

I'm a PVT, IFR pilot, but fairly low time at 350 hours, mostly in various fixed gear PA28's. I'm interested in buying an entry level retractable. I'd like to use it to get my commercial certificate, and maybe go on to my CFI/CFII. But the primary mission would be to haul my wife, 1 year old son...

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'm a newbie working on getting a PPL. People tell me that if I'm serious about flying, I should seriously look into purchasing a plane - in the long run it'll be cheaper than renting. If I buy (used, of course, but I'm open to the possibility of joint ownerships/partnerships), I'd need something...

I followed the posts about Lightspeed selling pretty good equipment, and most importantly, standing behind their products when they have problems. I was particularly impressed with Jay Honeck's reports (hi Jay) about his Oshkosh experience. So, as a treat to myself I recently bought a 30/3G...

I was simply wondering if someone could break down the cost difference of a 172 and M20. Obviously maintenance on a mooney is going to be a little more and the fuel burn is a gallon or so more, so just some thoughts.

("Yossarian" wrote in the Catalina Perep thread) My first trip I was that low too, but now my FBO insists on a continuous climb to the middle of the channel for better glide distance if your engine quits. 4500' in a 172 is only like 7 miles glide. I wonder how many people have actually...

There is usually a point where it is cheaper to do it yourself than have someone else do it for you. What I'm wondering is what would that point be when it comes to trans-world air travel. When does buying your own jet and employing your own pilots make economic sense than using an airline? ...

Our first annual last year increased our plane ownership cost by 50% (engine overhaul, prop governor overhaul + few other big ticket replacement parts + labor). When Rick and I tallied up all the things we want our AP to do this year, it looked like we have to reach deep into our pockets...

Hey Guys, I'm in plane-search mode after recently passing my check flight. One of the number one uses I want for the aircraft is to be able to make VFR flights up to Tahoe in the winter for ski trips (hopefully regularly, as the weather permits). As such, I have a pretty basic question-

After nearly a year away from the newsgroups, I am returning to seek the wisdom and advice from the NG. After 7 years and 670 hours later, I have sold my 1958 Cessna 310B and am looking for another plane. Although I loved flying the 310, I could no longer tolerate the absence of deice equipment and...

Santa's wife has decided that she would prefer that I fly with oxygen even below 12.5K and especially at night. So I've been given a tank et al. I was shocked today when I had it filled at Merucry Air. It is a 415 L size D tank. Because the pressure in their filling tanks were a bit low, they...

My new partner and I are looking at a 1975 Mooney M20C. It is a nicely upgraded IFR plane with a 400 hour O-360 engine. It is a rather high time airplane (7000) hours and the price reflects this fact. It is being sold by the owner of the FBO we fly out of for one of his friends. They just finished...

Another opinion, please: What would you pay to have your plane "detailed"? What, in your opinion, should be part of the "detailing"? Thanks! -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA

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