As a member of this newsgroup for many years, I thought this would be a good place to get advice from my fellow pilots. My son is leaving for Afghanistan on the 21st of Aug from Camp Bullis. I am looking for a place to stay from Aug 20th - 22nd. Would like it to be near the "River Walk" area so...

Of course, those who still live out in the sticks will need some other way to get around. This will be the rail lines, just like in the old days, or they will fly, as God intended. New airports will spring up like flowers after a rain. Flight instructors will be busy. The little planes...

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...

We seem to be going thru landing lights more frequently than we should in our 172's. Are there any STCd alternatives to the standard Cessna part? Maybe a LED lamp or at least something more durable? I realize it's only a $40 part, but we're a new club and every little bit helps... Thanks

....other than pork fat and olive oil For those who do their own aircraft lubeing, which brand of MIL G-23827 Acft, Inst, Gear and Accuator Screw grease do you like? Why? any dislikes? also for MIL G-3545 High temp/wheel bearing grease. How old are these mil specs and have their been...

Many ASOS frequencies in the Ohio area are being changed to the same frequency(121.425). I find this bad since I usually tune in my local ASOS from 50 to 100 miles out (depending on altitude). This was fine when the frequencies were different, but now I get info from a nearer one. I want to know...

"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...

Hawker wrote: In all the googling I've done so far, I find that MEK is used (among other things) to glue plexiglass together. I need to know if MEK fumes have a short/long term effect on plexiglass. My airplane is adjacent to another hangar (partition wall...

I have a 1995 Piper Archer which is starting to get loud inside as the door seal is getting all worn and cruddy. I looked on the web to buy new door seals. I did not realize there was such a plethora of products out there. I am thinking about the Avtek air-squeeze product and wonder if anyone...

Title says it all Thanks Dave Dallas

There are actually TWO party announcements here -- one held in Oshkosh (KOSH), and one in Iowa City (KIOW). Both parties are free to all pilots and aviation enthusiasts...so read on! The **4th Annual Rec.Aviation Oshkosh Party** will be held on Wednesday evening, after the daily air show, at our...

We had 5-6 inches of snow last Thursday followed with a mix of rain/freezing rain on Saturday. We went to the airport on Sunday arming with shovels, snow brushes, isopropyl alcohol sprayer etc. Right after entering the gate, we glanced at the ramp and was alarmed to see the other Cardinal on the...

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A pilot friend mentioned an alleged conversation he had with Phil Boyer, the president of AOPA. Supposedly he asked if the AOPA would support either presidential candidate and was told that AOPA had already supported George W Bush through political contributions. I can find nothing to back up...

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Still shopping for my first bird. Curious as to how much oil usage is considered "normal"?

The wet compass in my Cessna 150 has suddenly decided to indicate way off. I took it off the dash mount and it reads nearly correctly when moved about 12" away from the instrument panel, and even better when out in the open by itself. I got another wet compass from a friend, and as I moved it near...

My son Austin soloed last Monday 7/7/03. On his own; His money, his idea; Finish up stuff. A single 172 missed the microburst onslaught at San Marcos. His first ride was at 5 in a J3 with his uncle who still has that bird. He flew my 172, N739CD, Lawton OK to Austin TX at 14 years old. All bets...

Hi all, I got this from a Bonanza website. This could have a great impact on general aviation maintenance. Please read it and comment if you have valued...

Due to some peeling clear coar, slightly thinning base coat in a couple of places, and some recent minor hail damage (with payment from insurance) it looks like we're due for a paint job on our Archer. Can anyone suggest any good shops (or ones to stay away from) in the Atlanta area? All...