Last month in "GA News" there was a brief mention of a system that allowed you to turn on a power plug by calling a pager or cell phone. I was interested in it for controlling the Tanis heater on my plane, but a friend at work was describing needing something similar for his cottage to turn on the...

Hello all. I know it's been awhile since I updated, but progress has been slow. Here's where we're at: Last weekend: - Pulled valve covers, rockers, pushrods, exhaust. - Pushed on valves and were unable to feel any sticking like there was the last time we definately had sticking valves. Decided...

The FAA has been nagging me repeatedly to fill out their aircraft owner's survey. Does anyone have a strong opinion either way as to why I should or should not do it?

The ADF in our Cessna 172 isn't working right. Yes, we can receive the audio but the indicator only swings through 180 degrees on the indicator (from 180 to 360) and doesn't point in the direction of the transmitter. We tried repalcing the indicator with no improvement. Can someone...

Anybody know of a shop in the New England region that has experience installing these indicators? Our usual local shop hasn't and evidently there's a bit of learning curve. Thanks. Dave Reinhart

When doing steep turns, I noticed that there is a little resistance to pitch changes on the yoke. It seems it binds a little in the bearing through the panel. Does anyone have a suggestion for the type of lubricant I could use on this? Do they make anything for this purpose?

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Problem grows out of a six month old RG battery that won't hold a charge for two weeks. Bought a plug and Jump from Aircraft Spruce. Neato idea; I don't have to remove the cowl. I was going to use it to trickle charge the battery. Trouble is, when I plug in the Plug and Jump, it powers the panel. I...

In the SF Bay Area, I've become desensitized to shop labor rates in the range of $90/hr. Plus or minus $5, this seems to be the going rate at PAO, SQL, RHV, or SJC. That's after you finally get your plane in the shop, which can take a day or two or seven. I recently had a very favorable...

Where within the FAA is the place to get the records showing STCs associated with a specific plane?

Hello, our german parachuting-club is looking for a Cessna 182 Super Skylane (300hp). Thank you for any tips and offers! please send email: Jürgen

I have hangar space available at the Airlake Airport at Lakeville, MN (KLVN) for a SE aircraft. The hangar has electric bifold doors on both ends, so no one gets "stuck" in the back. Rent is $200 / month. Please email me back at:

I have the Horton kit on my 182L. I like it Mike M e-mail at m l a d e j o v @ c e d . u t a h . e d u Richard Jimenez wrote: I am designing a modification kit that further enhances both the stall speed and the high speed, of the type of STOL kits that add a cuff to the leading edge of...

After sending my Lycoming AEIO-540 to the factory for a mandatory repair it has finally returned. At Oshkosh this year the people at the Lycoming booth swore it would take only two weeks, but when the actual paperwork arrived everything said one month in the shop. It ended up taking a little over...

Finally got to take a fairly long trip in my 175B this weekend. went from HGR (Hagerstown, Md) to TTA (Sanford, Nc) Sure was better than driving, uaually takes around 6-1/2 hours to drive (no accidents holding us up), three pee stops (kids), 2 stop at McDonalds etc... Instead is was 2 hours, 24...

I am seeking educated information on the following issue: My company is planning on getting a Pilatus PC-12/45 for future regional charter within Europe. If there is anyone experienced in owning/flying a PC-12, I would appreciate answers to these questions: ..) Is there any other major...

Hello, I've been reading news on flying for quite a while and these seems to be the most well-informed groups (the googles)writer on the net. I would therefore like to have your personnal opinion on a question. I live in Northern Quebec (Yes, I'm french speaking so forgive the spelling mistakes)...

I posted this question in the "Fuel dip tube for Piper Warrior?" thread, but it seems to have gotten lost. Does anyone have dip tube data for the straight-wing PA-28's, or are the fuel tanks the same as the taper-wing versions? Thanks. -- Bob (Chief Pilot, White Knuckle Airways) I don't have to...

We have a '67 KCAB that has a weird vibration from time to time. You can feel it in the stick and seat. It is the worst around 2200-2400 rpm but only in the air. On the ground it isn't noticeable. Oil analysis is fine and the engine seems smooth. We've installed new motor mounts and everything...

"carlos" wrote in message ... Since I already have two very good radios, I think a Garmin 430 would be a waste of money (even if I traded in one of the KX155s). At this point in time for a new IFR GPS installation, I think...