I am currently taking flying lessons. I would like to own my own aircraft and have been considering various options. I am currently training in a 152 and I think a 150 or 152 would be a fun first plane to build time with. The 150/152's that appear to be in good condition seem to be in the 35k range...

I was wondering if it is possible to remove the ethanol from mogas and thought of the folling idea. Alcohol binds with water. Get a big tank with a spigot at the bottom, fill it with mogas. Add water, aggitate, let sit. The alcohol ladden water will settle to the bottom. Open the spigot, drain the...

Hi, I am considering purchase of a nitrogen fill system. I don't have power at my tiedown, and filling the tires with a 12 volt portable compressor is a pain due to having to park the car near the tire, move to the other side, etc. I figgured a nice nitrogen tank system would give me a power free...

I want to buy a used COMM that is working (with all the accesories needed) It is not going to be mounted i n a plane, it´s only for my home. I´d prefer a better price than a newer one, so an old COMM could be accepted. Thanks Iñaki

Kevin Brooks wrote: "R. David Steele" /OMEGA wrote in message ... What is the advantage that the 7E7 or the Dreamliner have over the rest of the line? I assume that the market niche for the 757 and 767...

I have a 2 pairs of Lightspeed 20xl and I'm thinking of upgrading to the new 30 G3 or switching to a Bose X instead. Can anyone tell me if the Bose are stereo and if so how they sound with music imputs on a Garmin 340. If I go Bose I'll be mixing one Bose and one Lightspeed. Will this cause a...

Robert- Thank you for your well-wishes! We certainly hope to get a lot of local business, but also want those longer-distance pilots, who own their own planes, to be able to take advantage of our convenient hours and pricing when progressing through further training. It will also give them...

I'm looking at a plane that has a KX-155 radio without the glideslope. Can I add a glideslope to it and get another head, or is that something that has to be built in to the radio from the factory? Any info is greatly appreciated! Chris

Let me start by admitting my ignorance about DME's. In my plane I have to KX-170Bs, one indicator has GS. I also have an ADF. I have no DME, and I've never used one. I've started studying for my instrument written test. I've noticed that a large number of approaches would either be more difficult...

www.airtrader.co.za is about to launch in Africa. Designed as a communication tool for Pilots and student pilots, you will love this site. Although it only officially launches in March you are invited to join this site and make use of Forums, News, Articles, Calendars, Picture Galleries and much...

Had the dastardly happen a couple nights ago. Garmin 196, two David Clarks, eyeglasses. In my hangar, too. Looks like a pro job. No vandalism apparent. Plane was unlocked with key in ignition. And left that way by perp(s). The question: Would any of you have an A&P do a thorough check of the bird...

I just established the Yahoo Group: for the private, noncommercial trading of general aviation electronic devices ("avionics") between individuals for use in their own aircraft. "Trading" goes to swapping for other avionics OR trading for paper pictures of old...

With the current depressed market for twins, it is interesting to compare something like an SR22 or C210 to a Cessna 310. You can afford a lot of gas, insurance, and reserve for overhauls; with a $100K+ savings on the initial purchase price. Also, I'd be surprised if there is much more depreciation...

I've got a problem with a cowl flap cable in our Aztec. The other day when landing, I opened the cowl flaps to 1/2 on final, then full open after landing. I noticed when going from 1/2 open to full open while on the ground the left cable seemed stiff. I tried closing the flap, then reopening and...

Well, the trustworthy engine (TSIO-520P) in my P210 has put in its 1500 hours or so without complaint, and it is time for a new engine. The choice is a new or factory remanufactured engine. My trusted Cessna sources in Santa Maria, CA favor a new Continental engine (at about $37,000), but they are...

Our partnership decided to sell our '77 Warrior II while it still had about 400 hrs left before TBO. That was a year ago. There is about 200 hrs left now. Vref shows about 48K and we've dropped the price to 42K. She needs paint and is right at TBO. She still runs strong and burns about 1qt of...

I saw an ad in AOPA for www.airchart.com . Does anyone have any experience with these charts? My flight instructor recently got them. For someone that does a bit of traveling, it sounds like a great deal. I'm curious how practical they are (in-flight usage, not able to draw the big 'ol line across...

Due to some peeling clear coar, slightly thinning base coat in a couple of places, and some recent minor hail damage (with payment from insurance) it looks like we're due for a paint job on our Archer. Can anyone suggest any good shops (or ones to stay away from) in the Atlanta area? All...

In a previous article, said: is endless. Does anyone have experience with this gadget? Apparently it opens hydraulically from a solar-charged battery. http://www.planepocket.com Since it's almost certain that you're a shill for the company, maybe you can answer why...