I would like to paint the inside of the cowling of my 1991 American General Tiger. The AG and the new tigers have a carbon fiber cowl and mine is painted with a white textured paint. The paint that is there now is still adhering to the surface so I would like to paint over it. What does everyone...

Anyone know what the Slim Pickins quote "I'm gonna get them doors open if it harelips everybody on ear Creek!" means. I have just watched the movie (again) and have always wondered it it has any hidden significance. Regards, Jerry

My mechanic is getting ready to install new (hideously expensive) fuel valves in my Comanche and he indicated that he did not want to use teflon tape on the pipe fittings. Any ideas why teflon is undesirable for fuel applications? I thought that it was pretty inert. -ifsc

Peter wrote: I've just had a big increase in copper; wonder where copper comes from. The engine is an IO-540-C4D5D, 500 hrs since new in 2002. I had the same thing happen. Copper comes from brass bushings. In my case the wrist pin broke in the middle and the bushing was being destroyed. I...

I have just watched Dr. Strangelove (again) and have always wondered if the Slim Pickens quote "I will get them doors open if it harelips everybody on Bear Creek!" has any meaning other than the dialog. Any ideas? Regards, Jerry

I've put a little over 100 hours on my 150 since purchase in January '03. Recently, I've begun oil analysis with Blackstone. The universal avg for copper on an O-200 is 9 ppm. My reading at 488 hrs on the engine was 18 ppm and my most recent reading at the last oil change is even higher at 25 ppm....

I dunno...I think I'd run away from this one...I wonder what the seller isn't telling us: eBay item 2470824931

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THis is a neat list of abandoned airfields in the US. Dave http://members.tripod.com/airfields_freeman/index.htm

Hello, we are looking for a motivated and experienced aviation journalists who can work with us on ongoing basis as a freelancer. We are planning to publish a series of articles about aviation in general and aviation (aircaft) financing tools particularly as a PR material for our company. All...

"The unforgiveable sins this earth must confront and overcome are Nationalism, capitalism, and hoarding. The idea of every nation should be forgot, price should be struck from the commons, and princes should be seen for the devils they are. The sins include our church, secret societies, and other...

I am thinking of buying an airplane....I want to rent it when it is not in use to recoup some of the cost of buying the plane. How hard is it to do this? What are the insurance costs? How often do I need to get it checked out by an aviation mechanic? How much is the maintenece? Do I have to...

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I am new to this newsgroup, and kind of new to flying. (Took lessons exactly 30 years ago = 53 hours). I am on my second lesson. Question. Trying to figure the cost of airplane ownership. Is insurance mandatory (Oregon resident) or is it strictly to insure MY airplane, if I wish. If mandatory...

hi chaps: I need to repaint my aircraft. Problem is that I like the look of polish (i.e., shiny aluminum) rather than paint; but from what I understand, polish requires a lot more maintenance. unfortunately, I do not have the time to maintain it in the condition necessary, and my local aviation...

hi: ok, it looks like I will need an engine in the 300hp range that is certified. I really dislike the old and noisy lycomings and continentals. the bombardier looks like a ways away. are there any other reasonably good certificated choices? /iaw

Have you ever wondered why they sometimes call the F-16 a "Lawndart" ? Well, the answer is in the video that we have just uploaded on our weekly aviation mishaps, accidents and crases webpage: www.dappa.nl/crash.htm. The pilot ejected safely (seen on video), and only some local worms suffered from...