I started this thread on rec.aviation.products, but I'm also interested to find out if anyone here has done a panel mounted installation of a Monroy ATD-300 or a ProxAlert R5? If so, where did you mount the antenna and how well does it...

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...

Just went in to the avionics shop today to check on the installation work they are doing (SL-40 COM, PS-4000 intercom/panel, & G396 wired to both). Turns out that Garmin just cut the price $300 on the 396 so its now at $2195. Anyway, if anyone has been out there waiting, looks like Garmin...

I'm looking for recommendations on paint shops and avionics shops in the region around NW Ohio & SE Michigan. For the paint shop, I'm looking for one that can do metallic silver paint well, and for the avionics shop, I'm looking for someone who can do an installation of a GPS/COM and an intercom....

Has anyone heard any more details about what Cessna is doing for their new piston single? Last I heard, they had confirmed that there is a new plane in the works, but there weren't any details on what it is. I'm guessing they will be showing something at Oshkosh this year. My speculation (which is...

I was wondering if anyone has Oshkosh lodging recommendations for the 26th to the 30th. This will be my 6th Oshkosh, but the first time I'll be able to fly into the show. All previous times we have commuted from Madison after flying in there due to relatives in that part of the state. I know the...

I recently became a first time aircraft owner and I'm quickly realizing that with the uneven pavement on the ramp to my hanger, and the 2600lb empty weight of the plane, I'm going to have to resign to getting some form of aircraft tug. Looking at the Sporty's catalog, there are two types listed,...

It looks like I'm about to become the owner of a warbird which will require setting up Experimental Operating Limitations with the FAA. I'm planning on calling the FAA and the EAA on Monday, but is there anyone out there who has gone through this before? I have a copy of the letter the current...

There is a very nice looking Pilatus P3 that has come on the market at our local field, and I'm definitely tempted to look seriously at it. After doing some online research on the P3, I've found some information, but I was wondering if anyone out there could provide a comparison of how a P3...

I'd like to get some paint work done on my plane, and I was wondering if anyone has recommended paint shops in the Ohio, Michigan, Indiana area. The plane is a warbird that is mostly bare aluminum. I want to get the insignia, stripes, and wheelwells re-done. Any recommendations would be...

Has anyone seen an installation of a backup attitude indicator in an older Cirrus without the PFD? Every panel I've seen has the same layout, and there doesn't appear to be any extra space. It looks like an HSI could be installed and the space for the CDI/Glideslope could be used for an attitude...

The transmit light has gone out on my King transponder. I know the transponder is working alright because ATC reads it just fine. Before I pay an exorbitant amount to an avionics shop for a new bulb, is this bulb something I can easily find and change myself? (have to admit I didn't have time to...

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?

All: I need to recover a seat for a Cessna 182. Looking for a vendor for FAA approved fabric. Any suggestions? Colin

The valve is Piper # 492-068, made by HOOf under their # A73V. Or does anyone know if similar part HOOf A73W is compatible and can be field approved (possibly?) assuming one of those available. Original part is servicable in terms of selection but not in terms of correct gauge reading of...

I have a GPS 90 that doe not work. It powers up and seem alright except for the fact it doesn't pick up satelites. Anybody know if there is a reasonable fix for this without spending an arm and leg with Garmin?

I thought I had posted this last week, but it appears it never got to the Usenet at large so here's try #2. After all the praise Jack Allison's been getting on his new bird, I've become a little jealous. (And what a nice bird it is Jack) I've become a new co-owner in a 4-way in an existing...

Anybody heard this from another avionics shop, or is this just a Cincinnati Avionics thing? " Schedule your WAAS upgrade now! Save $1495.00" "Effective September 1st the WAAS Upgrade price will increase from $1500.00 to $2995.00, therefore schedule your WAAS upgrade by August 31st to...

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...

We had 5-6 inches of snow last Thursday followed with a mix of rain/freezing rain on Saturday. We went to the airport on Sunday arming with shovels, snow brushes, isopropyl alcohol sprayer etc. Right after entering the gate, we glanced at the ramp and was alarmed to see the other Cardinal on the...