Hey folks, I've been sitting here thinking about our upcoming get together in OSH, and I realized that not only don't we know what each other looks like, but -- worse! -- we don't know what each other's planes look like! This seems to be a major failing of this newsgroup, if you ask me. I...

Another cool RV-4 has been added to the Rec.Aviation Rogue's Gallery! See Jim Fleischman's fabulous paint job at http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm (You've got to navigate your way to the "F's" to see it...) He's even got working "bomb shackles" on the wings, for dropping flour...

In the last couple of months we have replaced both vacuum instruments (DG and AI) as well as all vacuum hoses. Immediately after this was done, I noticed our suction was lower than before. It would top out in the 4.8 region -- at the very low end of the acceptable scale. At the same time we also...

For learning about flying and aircraft, there's no place like Usenet -- specifically the "Rec.Aviation.Piloting", "Rec.Homebuilt", and "Rec.Aviation.Owning" newsgroups. These forums attract hundreds (thousands?) of aviation enthusiasts each day, and represent a depth and breadth of knowledge that...

My autopilot (2-axis, Piper) is hooked up to my DG, via a "heading bug." Otherwise, it's just a wing leveler. I've been told that this autopilot has the capability of being connected to my VORs. Can anyone outline what's involved with connecting the two? Thanks! --

Go to http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm to see a the new additions to the Rogue's Gallery for the month of May: - Dave Butler, from Raleigh, N.C., and his beautiful '81 Mooney - Henry Kisor, of Evanston, IL, and his pristine '59 Cessna 150 - Photos from the annual Pinckneyville fly-in,...

....in anticipation for Oshkosh? I can't wait much longer, or I'll bust! :-) -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com

I'm looking through my new Chief catalog, and see that Whelen is now selling a quartz landing light, part number WHL Q4509, for $74.50. As many of know, GE sells a quartz landing light, part number GE Q4509, for $25.00. Anyone know if the Whelen light is something special? Does it last 5...

Okay, here's the final tale of the tape: (These are GPS ground speeds, verified either in absolutely calm air or in two directions. Probably not a 100% perfect method, but close...) Without fancy pants: 136 knots at 23 squared. With repaired fancy pants: 143 knots at 23 squared. This is a 5%...

Whew! SEVEN new additions to the Rogue's Gallery! Check THESE out: - Don Parson's stunning Fairchild F-24, from Creve Coeur, Missouri - Steven Barnes' terrific Cherokee 180, from Springfield, IL - Michelle P's pretty Maule M-7-235B - Tony Robert's wonderful Skyhawk, from British Columbia,...

Keep those pix coming, ladies and gentlemen! Come see everyone's pride and joy on the new alphabetized page at http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm Want to add pix of YOUR plane? Email 'em to me at , and I'll get 'em up as soon as possible... -- Jay Honeck Iowa...

Our first annual "Pre-Oshkosh Fly-In Pool Party" starts at 3 PM Sunday here in Iowa City! We've now added poolside live music in addition to the "Lifter Technology" flight demonstrations. Come enjoy the beer, food, music, and camaraderie of hanging around with a bunch of crazy pilots en route to...

I have been read for an year the NG and posting rarely, but was getting ready to meet you all at the mecca. Due to business (hospitality before you ask) we can only do it on the last Sunday and Monday. So have a great time hope we can make it your way Jay soon to teach you a few words of...

http://aviation.c-map.com/ProductInfo/AVMAP/ekp3c.asp Mary and I picked up one of these things in OSH, and I'm absolutely stunned that there has been virtually NO discussion of this almost unbelievable "hand-held" here on the groups. When my Airmap 300 started to get hinky, I started down the...

If anyone cares to see a few hundred Oshkosh photo's, I put them on my site.. Great pix, Dennis! Did you get any aerial shots of the North 40 that you didn't post? I'd sure like one of our campsite! -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA

Okay, so Cirrus is cooking along at 60 aircraft per month. They're selling everything they can build, and people who have bought them are ecstatic. Fast forward to the year 2018. What's going to be happening to these composite beauties? Reason for asking: A long discussion with some pilots who...

The guy did a nice job, at a great price. See some pix at: http://www.alexisparkinn.com/new_interior.htm -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination"

Okay, last update for the night. See the new additions at: http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm Keep 'em coming, folks! -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com

New Additions: See Bill Oparowski's beautiful '77 Grumman Tiger AND his gorgeous 2002 Hatz biplane at http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm ! You can add pix of YOUR pride & joy! Email a few pix (as attachments), with a couple of sentences of history and explanation, to...

A busy month it's been for the Rogue's Gallery! (For those who may be new here, the Rogue's Gallery is a website where you can post pictures of your airplane for the rest of us rec.aviation propeller-heads to admire. Since none of us can "see" each other here in text-based Usenet, the...