Probably one for AOPA..... Hopefully those that get avionic upgrades that include their nav take this posting to heart.... What happened to me could have turned quite ugly, and fortunately things worked out OK since I am here to post this. Did some ILS approaches over HKS. Perfect day for...

I recently purchased a 1973 Cherokee Charger. So far, I am really enjoying the aircraft, but I have a question that has gone unanswered. There is no mention of it in the POH or the information manual that I have. Beneath the throttle quadrant but above the fuel selector (on the right side), there...

Looking at something like a 182, What does it cost to have the A+P Remove and replace the engine/prop? It's easy to find overhaul costs in Trade a plane etc...., but how much more does the shop labor add? (Assuming that not much else is wrong with the aircraft?) Paul

First flight after annual, and the alternator light comes on over Lake Michigan in IMC- left alternator belt thrown, which was replaced at the annual. Never had any problems with electrics prior to this. Replace belt, light comes on with application of power or electrical load. Returned to...

Need critics - new European general aviation website --------------------- Hi all! I would like to invite you to provide some feedback on the new European general aviation website. Currently we offer the following information: - aircraft sales (free classified ads) - flight training in several...

Does any one have experience (good or bad) with the paint shop located at JKA? Thanks in advance.

I was flying a friend to an airport some 200 miles away where he’d had some work done on his Mooney. I have a 1966 PA-24-260 with two main tanks, two aux tanks and two tip tanks. About 5-10 minutes after I had leveled off at 5500 feet and switched to the left aux tank, the engine started acting...

I have this plane full equipo ... so beatiful I have a Friend Angar in USA , Someone could help me what kind of Tax . I have to pay ... to reexport to USA , I think ...nothing because .. It is an american Plane ... but maybe I am wrong Some one could Help me ..!!!! Pls email me back Javier...

Last Saturday my brother/co-owner and I had planned on taking our fresh-out-of-annual 172 up for a good workout at our home base in Lincoln, IL (Logan County - KAAA). I'm a 14 hour student pilot on hiatus. I got sick of paying to fly in other people's airplanes. My brother, Brad, got his ticket in...

Does anyone know if there is an STC for use of auto fuel in a PA32-260. I've been unable to find one. At $3.30/gal for avgas at KBHM I've got to stop the bleeding a bit. Thanks in advance. Bruce McFadden Birmingham, AL PA32-260 N5594J

Did anyone else notice that the C195 on EAA's August calendar / wallpaper http://www.eaa.org/wallpaper/images/august04/cessna195_640.jpg has a backwards-turning prop? Dave

I'm looking at a certificated aircraft for purchase. One thing I noticed was that the "normal" engraved metal manufacturer's data plate that's usually located under the horizontal stabilizer is missing. In its place is an engraved plastic plate with the serial number, model number, etc - the kind...

Can anyone enlighten me as to the differences in the Foster LRN500 based on the part number. So far I have found P/N 805D0630-01 P/N 805D0630-11 P/N 805D0630-21 P/N 805D0630-31 mine is a -01, s/n 614. It does not have the mid-continent Loran chain, but does have outputs for remote...

Anybody useing the new "improved?" Rapco 215/216 vacuum pumps? Jim

Some work was done on an airplane. The new W&B is of the "removed/added" sort and computes a new empty weight and moment arm. But the document doesn't state the gross weight. The changes were all avionics; no airframe or power plant work was done. So I'd expect the gross weight to remain...

(Besides, I hear Jay is throwing a hell of a party at OSH, so I'd better hurry up & pay the cover charge! :) ) From reliable sources: Jay throws a hell of a Pre-OSH party at a certain Inn (@ IOW). ....of which I have yet to see one left-over brat, BTW! In the N40 (@ OSH) Jay has...

Apparently the preferred way to bond brake linings in Shinn brakes is to use rivets. I got my a/c with the linings epoxied(?)in place. 1. Is one fastening method prefered over the other? 2. Can I use heat to remove the current linings? 3. Any particular epoxy to use? Any danger of the lining...

I'm in a position where I can't afford another (2) 360's for my twin - someone suggested putting 320's in to "apache-ize" it until I have more scratch...is this just crazy talk? People Up to 360's from 320 all the time, but I never heard of going down to them before - is it: legal, moral,...

The foolish buyer trick I've seen more often than others is the "It comes with a fresh annual, I don't need a pre-purchase inspection." approach to airplane buying. Aargh. We had an estate auction in this area recently where 4 vintage aircraft were sold. Unfortunately (for the buyers), the...

One finds many 20+ year old aircraft advertised with engine time = airframe time, both in the neighborhood of 1000-1600 hours. Now, it is my undersatanding that aircraft engines have a calendar TBO as well as a tach TBO. however, prices for these aircraft do not seem to reflect engines that are...