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...

first time prospective owner, i'm probably a couple of weeks away from owning (with the bank etc) a 172c skyhawk and am looking for the best info sources. thought i had a 172 club located but their site is no-go. found cessna pilots assn and it looks interesating. any advice? dan

Does your fuel-pressure gauge fluctuate noticibly ? Mine vibrates at about a 3Hz rate between the middle and bottom of the green-band. Engine runs fine... Turning-on the electic pump reduces the amplitude of the swing and stablizes it at around mid gauge. Is this 'normal' ??

Anyone have any recommendations for aviation software for the Palm PDA. I'm thinking of AirCalc Pro through AvShop but there's a bunch of stuff available from Palm Gear that's also shareware.

I just got back last night from picking up my first plane. It's a Beech Super III, A23-24. I think planes are like kids: mine is better looking, smarter, etc... Anyone else feel that way ;-) I flew down to Dallas from Minden, NV on Friday. On Friday evening when I got there, the weather was nice,...

Can anyone tell me where to find a spreadsheet (fill in the blank) of the the true cost of ownership. I'm looking at a few aircraft with a friend and we would like to know what this is going to cost. I'm trying to figure fuel, insurance, mait., etc..

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OK...a 1976 PA 28 151.. After a few minutes of running, the port guage will start to fall towards E. It is showing 3/4 now (fuel at tabs), and will sag to 1/4 within about 15 min, while I am operating on the starboard (other) tank. Shut down for a few hours, guage resumes normal (correct)...

Something strange is happening with my news server...not all posts/replies are showing up so I can't answer folks asking questions about N2104T. I'm able to see everything with Goggle groups though. I'd reply from there but am wondering about being spammed as you need to provide a valid e-mail...

Passed on from a friend of a friend.... For those needing a reason of some kind for buying an Aircraft I have read many posts on the web site from members and on MMAIL who are thinking about owning their own aircraft and looking for ways to offset the cost of ownership. I have heard many reasons...

Have an unusual problem with a new radio, an ICOM panel mount. Nothing wrong with the radio, but I'm getting a squelch/static noise at certain times. It is worse when both mags are on and when the engine goes from about 2200 rpm down to idle. It is less on one mag and practically non-existent on...

Its annual time here in rainy California, IA spotted a few spots (about the size of a dime) of incipient corrosion on the prop so he pulled it and sent it off to the prop shop for cleaning and painting (said it probably wouldn't need a full overhaul). OK by me . . . lets always err on the safe...

Some are gona think this is a dumb ? , but here goes.. Our Warrior (new to us) has a seat back "release" on the co-pilots seat.. OK, -so does the seat back lock in the " forward position" and the "release allows it to move back to the "upright" position? Ours does... seems backward tho...

Can anyone tell me clearly whether doing my IR rating at a big name establishment (like Flight Safety, not to name anyone in particular) will have a positive effect on my insurance rates the day I purchase a plane? If so, is it a significant effect?

Over some time the bolt holes in the link between the horizontal stabilizer and the trim mechanism have been elongated. To get rid of the play, I consider installing an oversized bolt. The original bolt is an AN5-7. I am confused about the designation on oversized bolts. Can anyone help ? Thank...

Well, I'm about to take the plunge into aircraft ownership. I had a few question about what I am doing that I wanted to throw out there and see if my thinking is correct or if I am totally in the outfield. I just started with a flight school as a flight instructor about a month ago knowing that...

Saw an interesting article in Private Pilot mag about the Sierra. Roomy & stable....sounds like my kind of plane. Prices look decent; and the FG Sundowner even cheaper (and more insurable for a 150-hour pilot than the RG Sierra) Looking for something that can handle two large adults + baggage...

Hi! I have a SL30 and a GNS 430 in my plane. They use the same antenna via a splitter. When I dial in the same VOR in both units the SL30 catches up the radials always between 20 and 50 nautical miles earlier than the GNS 430! (Altitude about 3000 ft, flat area) Is this normal? What is your...

I'm looking at two older Cessna 182's. Both are the same year, both have roughly the same radios, both are in roughly the same condition, both are asking about the same price, except for the following: 1) Plane A has a newly overhauled engine, some hail damage, and newer gyros 2) Plane B has...

Hi I am hoping there are some PA-12 pilots out there. I was wondering what speed you use on final. I did all of my private in the PA-12 and was taught to be at 75 mph on final but I can't find any specific reference to the speed. Thanks. Tom