A strange thing has happened that I cannot explain. I wonder what the readership thinks . . . I have a Precision vertical card compass. I fly at least 3 times a week, and I know my airplane real well. Last week, when I looked at my compass, the little airplane that should point up was about 30...

I have a 172XP with a float kit "V" brace on the glare shield. Does anyone have any experience with mounting a vertical card compass next to hunks of steel tubing? Do you think I have any hope of being able to calibrate here?

Looking at buying Vertex VXA-300 Pilot III as backup comm device. Anyone have any experience with these. Price is good (compared even with the sporty's version of about same specs). Icom are a bit pricy. Can get the VXA-150 for about $50 less, but the 300 looks pretty good...

Im considering buying the new Vertex Standard 700 and would appreciate informed opinions on the radio based on owners experience thanks Jim.

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Continuation video of yesterday's flight. A compilation of my landings ranging from: Normal Landing Soft Field Landing touch and go. Simulated Engine Failure Go Around full stop normal landing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtO3tt3pStw

Why do prices for different variations of the same engine vary significantly? For example, factoryengines.com lists about 200 different variations of the TSIO520 for many different airframes. Many datapoints between the high and low costs can be found, and of course, you generally pay more for...

Anyone know of a Van RV9 for sale? Or if we bought a kit, is there anyone out there that will assemble it for us? *** Sent via http://www.automationtools.com *** Add a newsgroup interface to your website today.

I got an idea from a recent thread. I would like to know what you guys would spend to go a little faster. This would seem to be interesting information, and a fun topic. Please note the present speed of your plane, because 5 knots means a lot more at 100 than 200. Personally, It seems to me that...

I am looking to sell my glider and cant find a true value of this machine. If anyone out there is in the know please can you contact me on my e-mail address. *** Sent via http://www.automationtools.com *** Add a newsgroup interface to your website today.

I'm trying to figure out what's an appropriate value adjustment to an engine that has an upcoming tbo on the camshaft. Engine: IO360 C1C Lycoming Engine was torn down in 2002 (prop strike inspection), new lifters, new valves, chrome cylinders honed, new rings, about 400 hours ago. Camshaft at...

Today noticed the vacuum gauge starting to inch upward. Climbed from 5.0 to almost 8.0 in 5 minutes. DG and AI acting normal the whole time. Then....dropped to zero and the gyros obviously quit. I only have experienced 1 vacuum pump failure before and it just dropped to zero without climbing first....

Hi all Can anyone point me to some real-life reliability data for the Sigma Tek Aeon vacuum pumps? They seem great on paper, guaranteed for 2000 hours / 5 years. Cheers Phil Maley

Now that its cold again, my vacuum pressure gauge is acting up (again). In the past, when it was cold, it would take a few minutes to come up to the correct reading. Now, it takes about 30 to 40 minutes to come up. All dials are OK, and when the gauge comes up, it reads in the normal range. Any...

Kershner's "The Advanced Pilot's Flight Manual" has the following definition for Va. Va - The maneuvering speed. This is the maxiumu speed at a particular weight at which the controls may be fully deflected without overstressing the airplane. Now, Va is commonly taught as turbulent air...

Can anybody give me an idea what is involved in doing this? I believe the engine is approved for the airplane if you follow some Beech drawing. No info on how to get the drawing. TIA, Allen

University of Oshkosh dorm room FOR SALE. Must buy all 3 dates (will take check from frequent poster) Thursday night (July 31) Friday night (Aug 1) Saturday night (Aug 2) $150 for three nights. Yup - I'm making $10 bucks per night (because I'm not a happy camper today)

I just got a wing jack from Aircraft Jacks and I'm trying to figure out if I'll be able to safely use just one jack to get just one main gear off the ground. The jack instructions assume you will use multiple jacks and a tail weight to simultaneously lift both wings in a level attitude. Is it...

There's a California fellow over on the Cherokee 235/236 user's group who is using ethanol-laced mogas in his Cherokee 235, exclusively, and without difficulty. He admits that he *has* ruined his fiberglass tip tanks -- at something like $3500 each -- but this has not deterred him from simply...

I saw something on the news the other day that said Ebay Motors (specifically the automobiles) gets more visitors than all the major used car sites COMBINED. I am thinking about listing my airplane, a C-172 Skyhawk, on Ebay for that reason. Do you guys think that Ebay is presently a good...