Hello, Has anyone have first hand experience with both the Argus 5000 and Argus 5000ce. I know a lot of users have transitioned to the CE, but functionality-wise they are about the same. (minus the color, of course) My biggest issue is that I sometime deplore the contrast of my 5000 unit,...

The FAA has just issued an emergency AD that appears to ground _all_ Beech T-34 aircraft, all models, until further notice, after confirming that the Texas Air Aces T-34 that went down a few days ago suffered a wing separation. It only allows a few hours of flight under very strict restrictions to...

I would like to learn to fly and someday own a plane, any advice?

All the experts I read on this board are either for or against Synthetics or Semi Synthetics. But most seem to take as Gospel the words of a Guy (Mechanic or FBO) who makes a LOT of money from fixing your Engines. Do you think po poing a product is based on good will or business sense? I would...

Our 74 Archer has the standard two-lever horizontal quadrant for heater and defroster control. The last time I flew it, the heater was stuck on. Moving the lever had no effect. Our feet were actually hurting it was so hot. The defroster valve seems to work fine. Yesterday, I took the little...

Where is it dictated that certain states/cities require ethanol in their auto fuel? I've been to the EPA website and get 1000 hits on ethanol, but none which show me the requirements. Thanks Dave

I am in need of original manufacture's user manuals for the KLN89B. The manufacturer no longer produces the spiral bound manual that is required to be in the aircraft. Reproductions of the manual from the PDF document are not an acceptable substitute for the manual that must be carried in the...

Does anyone know what I would have to do to make a 396 go from an aviation unit to a car unit? Could I just take it out of the plane, push a few buttons and put it in the car and get turn by turn car navigation instructions? How does the car stuff work? Does it have all the resturants and stuff. Or...

I need to get my carb rebuilt. It's a Marvel MA4-5 off an O-540. Somehow it floods to the point of not running (longer story possibly in another post). I'd like to find out why this is happening so that besides just getting an overhaul I actually know it won't flood again. I don't care if it...

I started reading these aviation newgroups in 1999 when I learned to fly. I bought my Husky and have put over 2000 hours on it in 5 1/2 years. It is time for me to move on to other pursuits (I am playing my guitar and involved in some other great activities). I don't really know if I will continue...

What type of wax do you use on your airplane? I'd like to stay away from the standard "carnuba" type waxes because its a royal pain to buff around all the rivets (its a Cherokee). Any one step polishes out there that don't require the second buffing step? This plane has not been waxed in at...

Hydrostatic garden tractor. Jim "Peter" wrote in message ... Hi, A colleague is looking for a tug, perhaps an electric one, capable of towing the aircraft (a TB20) by the first wheel a distance of about 50 yards.

I had an odd thought while flying yesterday. Traditionally, we have had CHT info on one cylinder. Now, many planes have monitors that tell us all 4 or 6 cylinders. I have been trying to keep all my cylinders under 400 as I believe most of us are doing. However, I had a thought about that...

I decided to check the vernatherm on my Archer's engine because it is running on the high end of the green during summer flights. I had already checked the sending unit and guage and found it to be OK. I then removed a 1" hex cap from the top left of the oil filter adapter on the accessory case. ...

I was just reading both the land lease, and hangar keeper agreements for the now City owned Morey Airport. (C29), and they both state: "The Lessee further agrees not to transport, or cause to be transported, onto airport premises, gasoline or other flammable fluids for the purpose of self-fueling...

Here are photos of this afternoon's storm moving through northwest Tucson. I'm standing in front of my hangar at KAVQ. From the first photo until the last was about five...

Due to the popularity of our Rec.Aviation "Rogue's Gallery" of participant's airplanes, the page has grown to the point where it was loading slowly -- especially with a dial-up connection. Check it out now -- it should load lightning fast! http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm -- Jay...

The third digit on my formerly bullet-proof Narco AT-50 transponder has suddenly started displaying incorrectly for ATC. Specifically, it seems to be showing as a "4" on their screens, regardless of what we dial it to in the plane. Thus, instead of squawking "1200" when we're VFR, we're squawking...

A propeller set for BT-13 or T6 (6101A-12 52" length) was stolen from my grandfathers ( a WWII Vet )workshop within the last two days @ Sikorsky airport in Ct . If anyone is approached or might otherwise hear about these blades, please contact me. Please keep a watch on Ebay and Classifieds....

It's part of flying, and there's nothing you can do about it. . . perhaps. You're trying to get to your destination, or maybe you're trying to get home. You look at the weather and no matter how you plot out your time, direction of flight, and other options, you're staying put! Blessing or...