I have a chance to buy a 63 aztec in rough condition. It would be my first plane. Engines have 1200 smoh but one has a cracked cylinder. (estimated repair, $5000?) Paint is poor. ($5000 estimate?) Interior is poor ($5000 estimate?). Brand new props. Only 1 nav/com. older avionics. Auto pilot...

Hello, I'm looking into different shared ownership arrangements, including clubs, fractionals and partnerships. I once spoke to a flying club member who said that the availability of their club aircraft improved with 30 members and three aircraft compared with 15 members and only two...

I found a very good service for reverse cell phone lookup…I want to know is there is any free way to perform reverse cell phone lookup since I found according to given news on google That, there is not a single service which can provide me cell phone detail for free. However I can pay too for phone...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9KlvBSh2uo Wanted to go touch some clouds today. Hopefully this video will be a stark reminder to get NOTAMS no matter how short the flight may be.. Airport 5 minutes from where I am based was closed due to a model jet air show and I probably would have missed...

Hello cyber-friends: I may be moving to the Austin, TX area in the near future and am looking for information about the area. I've already looked up airport information at AirNav. Regarding this area, what is the general attitude toward GA? Are any of the airports threatened to shut down due to...

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There is still no word locating him. Hope for the best. That brings up the ELT topic. It either did not go off or it is out of range. I have a APRS tracker that continuously sends position/velocity info on the ham frequency and can easily be viewed on a Google map anytime. Worked very well for me...

Any one have any sales advice on piston twins v.s turbo prop twins. I'm currently in the process of aquiring a charter buisness that operates 2 navajo aircraft. I've heard some people say that the days of the piston twin in commercial charter work may be coming to an end. Now I don't know if...

A small oil leak has shown up topside and immediately behind the nosebowl on my Zodiac 601 HD powered with a C85. As near as can be seen, the crankcase nipple connection and hose leading to the air/oil separator is not "wet" or showing leakage. Neither the hose nor air/oil separator are...

I now own a PA28R201T, Piper Turbo Arrow III. It is a great plane (although, as some of you know, I have had more than my share of "challenges"). At altitude it cruises at 170 knots. Cost to operate is around $90/hour (figuring maintenance and such). My range requirement is 660nm with 45...

Yes, I know it'll smell better and reduce rash, but is there any reason I can't use baby powder as tire talc? TIA, No Spam

Jon, Have a pre-buy inspection done by a mechanic that hasn't worked on the plane for the previous owner. -- Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

Is there an on-line listing of all Service Bulletins, Service Letters, and Service Spares Letters for a Piper Turbo Arrow III? I went to the New Piper web site and they say that you have to purchase them from an authorized dealer. It seems to me that someone might have taken the trouble to put...

"John" wrote: So, what is magic about the 1350 degree sea-level full rich takeoff temp? Can anyone suggest any good reasons why it is not equally safe to lean to operate at the 1450 degree conditon during climb? The EGT isn't what matters; it's the CHT's that are important. As long as they...

Hello Guys: I am in the process buying a malibu and I was just told the engine log is missing (overhauled in 1996, currently 850 hours smoh)but the owner has MOST of the invoices for the work done during last nine years since the overhaul. My questions are the following; 1. How much is the...

The wife and I are contemplating a trip up to Mackinac Island, Michigan the last weekend in August. Have any of you been there (flown or otherwise)? If so any recommendations for lodging , eats, etc... I looks like it will be a really neat flight up there and it is kinda like stepping back in...

Hey all. I'm pretty certain I've convinced myself that my "bad starter" and/or bad ring gear are actually my battery going bad. With the skytec starter, it makes sense that at high-load, the voltage could drop enough so the starter solenoid cannot hold the gear engaged to the flywheel. It pops...

A person told me it is better to push the primer slowly rather then quick shots. Slower is better on pulling out the primer as this allows the primer cylinder to draw in all the fuel it can take. Pushing the charge in quickly is probably best as the velocity may help in atomizing the...

I currently fly a 1969 140 and am considering buying an Arrow. Is there more leg room for rear passengers in the Arrow than the 140? Is there a difference in the pre 72 and post 72 Arrows with the longer fuselage as far as legroom. I'm tall and need the seat back which doesn't leave any leg...

Can any one post the pinout of the King KT78 transponder? Thanks Dave