There was some discussion a while back about a Minnesota man who was restoring a wrecked Corsair and the U.S. Navy's heavy-handed attempt to sue him for the return of the airplane and reimbursement for any "damage" he did to it. A happy ending may be forthcoming, as an NC Congressman has...

Don't know if he's still here, he bought one of these last year and chronicled it for us. http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/avflash/1352-full.html#200157 Bummer. Sorry to hear about this, man.

While in Johannesburg on a business trip I had free time over the weekend so I found a local GA operator and went flying. I flew with http://www.skyafrica.com out of Brakpan-Benoni airfield (in the shadow of Joburg International) If you're ever in this part of the world, I highly recommend it. I...

I miscalculated my health benefits. I expected to have to pay cash for my medical and for some diagnostic tests that I needed to have to get the medical, but my HMO ended up picking up all of it. So I have a signficant surplus in my healthcare flexible spending account that I must spend by the end...

Spectacular severe clear weather, most of my co-workers have already cleared out for the holidays, and I'm at work looking out the window at the blue skies and limp flag in front of my building. Humbug.

You do have to give it to Thomas for coming on here and debating this stuff. Of course in some ways he is blind to how he is perceived, as is everyone probably. His response, which is basically, "if you haven't bought from me you have no standing to evaluate me" shows that he does not see the...

When I click on Steve Zecker's name in the list, it shows me about 10 other place markers in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Argentina. Clicking on any of them move the map to some correct pointers. Then I clicked on Steve again and the extra markers were gone. WTF? Anyone else seeing that? ...

Trying to judge which will be more expensive at annual. A newer 172R or S, or going very used, back to a 172M or N 1974-1979 era. Are there a lot more potential pitfalls and expenses that will continue to add up each year at annual for spending less up front to get an older 172? I assume parts...

Just doing some looking at the difference, or perceived differences between the earlier (1998, 1999, 2000) 172Rs and the 172SPs. And besides the extra kW rating of the same size engine to produce the 180hp (on the SP) over the 160hp (on the R), I can't find much else different. (with the...

Probably a silly question, but what are the pros and cons of air Vs Nitrogen filling of the oleo struts. Just how much of a problem would be the humidity be if they are filled with air. Given the environmental temperatures would probably never get below freezing Its for a Cherokee 235. Also...

Just wondering if anyone out there has used or is using the Bendix King KLN 90 GPS? In particular what are owners impressions overall of the unit. How easy is it to use? Screen any glare issues etc Thanks in advance

Here in Tulsa you will find Ethanol free gas at: J Food Mart Main & Elm Jenks, OK It is located a couple of miles from Riverside Airport. Would be nice if other people would post were to find Ethanol free gas locations.

I'm looking for installation schematics for the TKM MX 300 Nav/Comm. I see lots of vendors for this radio, but can't seem to find the TKM website. Thanks in advance

Can an AP/IA person legally install and sign off a VFR Nav/Comm radio in a certified aircraft, given that he has all the needed technical knowledge needed to do this, or is a 'certified radio shop' required somewhere in the paperwork process? How about an IFR installation? (not counting the...

Imagine my dissapointment when I realized this didn't involve Lycoming.

Check the fuel flow on idle with and without Fuel Pump on. Walter "Peter" a écrit dans le message de news: ... IO-540-C4, Socata TB20 Just got this today. Landed, taxied off the runway, and before doing the post-landing...

Our club just received our newest 172. The previous owner put a decal on the door advertising his company and we would like to remove it without harming the paint. Any suggestions?

Is it legal for a sport or commercial pilot in the US to rent a Yak-52 aerobatic plane for unassisted flight cross country? I guess these can only be certified currently for exhibition/airshow. Is that likely to change given they are still manufactured in Romania? -- W

CAN YOU HELP? OBJECT OF ENQUIRY: I'm seeking proof that either/both the transatlantic pioneers Sir John Alcock and Sir Arthur Whitten Brown stayed at the `Red House', West Byfleet, near Weybridge, Surrey at or around the time of their flight in June 1919. If proof can be found, there is a strong...

The thread on how often your plane gets washed got me thinking, what brand of wax does everyone use?