I have finally got my wing tips painted and on my Seneca, they have the hid lights in them. I had the Piper wingtip recognition lights before, 35 watters, not good enough to show a light in daylight. My attention is now turning towards my actual landing lights. These are located on the nosegear...

Cessna takeoff and instrument panel in High Definition Video Casio FC-100 is my new camera with high speed capability (up to 1000 frames per second) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXlU9LjnPKg Video above is departing KMBO heading to Gulfport. I am not happy with the way the prop displays in the...

I followed the posts about Lightspeed selling pretty good equipment, and most importantly, standing behind their products when they have problems. I was particularly impressed with Jay Honeck's reports (hi Jay) about his Oshkosh experience. So, as a treat to myself I recently bought a 30/3G...

As stated earlier we are looking to replace our KX-170B (our 2nd NAV/COM). As I was doing some research I stumbled across the TKM MX-170 http://www.avionix.com/rev-tkm.html On the surface this looks like a pretty good deal (1.5 AMU's new). I talked to a gentleman at Pacific Coast Avionics and he...

Word was just getting around about a year ago that it is possible to run some carbureted engines lean of peak. It was discovered that using carb heat would improve the mixture distribution. I had a lot of time early in the year to look into this because our O320 H2AD was apart due to premature...

Hello, I have an apartment complex in a town about 150 miles away. It is an ideal mission for my Beech Sundowner. I'm about to take a car out there to keep at the airport. Then I will begin flying ( 1.5 hours ) instead of driving ( 2.75 hours ). Since I have no vehicle dedicated to my business,...

Could someone give a brief outline of what is involved in getting a tail wheel endorsement. I'm interested in upgrading my skills and would like to know what type of training is involved. I suspect its mostly landing and taxing. Also how long did it take to master the tail wheel...

I would love to hear from anyone involved with one of the fractional ownership programs for the Cirrus 22. I'm interested in access on the weekdays with 8 owners scheduling simultaneously. Or for that matter thoughts on how well this concept works. Rich Raine http://www.eraine.com

Can someone tell me what the difference is between a "CK" and a "C" designation on a Sensenich prop? I am looking at a used prop for my Aeronca Champ which currently has a W72CK-44 cruise prop. The used propeller that's for sale is a W72C-42. I have a C-65-8 taper shaft-- will the C work on my...

O.K. I read all the replies. I offer another viewpoint. As a contract negotiator for the last 17 years dealing with all types of vendors, I have a few observations. First rule: GET IT IN WRITING BEFORE YOU START THE WORK!!!!!!!! Second rule: If they won't put the deal in writing, or you don't...

I'm debating the purchase of a plane and I was wondering what the current rates are that anyone has gotten for financing on an aircraft for a loan amount of $50-60K for either a 5, 7, or 10 year term. I know that AOPA can quote this, and I'll be calling them tomorrow during business hours. However...

Anyone here have or use the new Apollo CNX80 ? I am getting the list together for my avionics upgrade and an swaying between the garmin 430, CNX80 or a smaller IFR certified GPS/com and MX20. I would really like the MX20 but wouldnt be able to get it if I got the 430 or CNX-80 but I want a GPS...

I'm thinking seriously now about upgrading the avionics in my Comanche. An HSI would be a nice thing to have too (once you've flown something with one you become a believer) so I'm thinking of combining the effort and putting one of them in too. Maybe a GNS 430 and keeping the 155 as my second...

Well, yesterday I paid for my third of my airplane Congrats, Wayne. Welcome to the world of the joyously impoverished! :) -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com

Anybody try this (rather expensive) new product (approved for aircraft)? In particular, it's advertised as OK for aluminum, rubber and plastic (unlike mineral spirits). http://industrial.simplegreen.com/ind_prod_ext_mor.php

I received a notice in the mail. It says, "If your Lycoming engine has a diaphragm-type fuel pump with Lycoming P/N LW-15473 installed, and has a date code of 3201, the pump must be replaced PRIOR TO NEXT FLIGHT." The defective pumps were shipped from Lycoming between 10/1/01 and 2/2/04. It...

If I own a single engine airplane that needs some interior upholstery and trim repairs, can I contract with an automotive upholstery repair shop to do the work, or do I need to use an FAA Repair Station? Thanks, -- Mike Schumann

Hello, Does anyone have any more information about this new product from Garmin? Price or any reviews that may be out already? http://www.garmin.com/products/g600/# Thanks, -dr

In my quest to purchase an aircraft I came to the conclusion that a 2 seater could fit my mission parameters AND my budget. I can afford: Beech Skipper (goes between 25-35 grands age around 20+) Mooney M10 (same as the skipper ... but it's older age around 30+) Piper Tomahawk (same as the...

http://alexisparkinn.com/fly-in_aviation_museums.htm I think this list of fly-in museums is by far the most useful I've found -- thanks for helping to create it, folks! Please check it over for accuracy, and submit any additions/corrections you may find to me at I have...