Termination of 121.5 MHz Beacons for Satellite Alerting is Coming Soon Notice Number: NOTC0981 On 1 February 2009, the International Cospas-Sarsat Organization (U.S. included) will terminate processing of distress signals emitted by 121.5 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs). This means that...

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Ex-Game Show Host, Wife Die in Plane Crash SANTA MONICA, Calif. Mar 13, 2006 (AP)- A former TV game show host and his wife were killed Monday morning when their small plane crashed into Santa Monica Bay, authorities said. Rescue crews were searching for a third person also aboard the plane. The...

Hello, i would like to know how to remove the Cessna ARC NAV/COM 300 radio out of my 150? Ware are the screws bolts ect located? So I can take it in to be serviced or replaced it with a slide in replacement. I here it is simple to remove it, is it?

One of the members of my club has proposed that we add TKS de-ice to our two 182s. Apparently, such a system is to become available later this year. My reaction at first was negative. After all, in our near-NYC location, the utility of such a tool is limited to a few months a year. Surely we...

I was at the local Altell cellphone shop the other day, and they were showing me a new USB doodad that you can plug into your laptop computer and use the internet anywhere they have signal coverage (most of the nation from the chart they showed me) at DSL speeds. It's aimed at people who are on...

Almost bought an airplane. Talked to the guy over the phone. He's brokering it for someone else. Asked him about damage history. No damage history, he said. Now, one thing I always do before I go to see an airplane is I check the NTSB database. Actually, I do this before I call the owner so I...

Thielert has announced a diesel engine in the 230-HP-range, covering the gap between the existing 135- and 350-HP models. Great news, IMHO, since this is the kind of power many of the planes we fly need. First target for certification seems to be the 182. Time frame is 2007. Nice! -- Thomas...

Me too... I need 5 places... I am looking at all the choices... So I am interested in opinions.. Currently I have an portable 2 place, that I then pulg a 4 place box into, but it is a kludge with cables running 'everywhere', including around peoples ankles, etc.... It works, but...

I have a chance to get a KNS-80 to fill the hole in my panel, but I've not had much luck finding an installation manual. Anyone have one they'd sell/loan to me? Tina Marie -- http://www.tripacerdriver.com "...One of the main causes of the fall of the Roman Empire was that, lacking...

wrote in message ... When You Hear The Heavy Accent & The Poor Phone Connection... HANG UP!! - I think you must know what I'm talking about. Together, a heavy foreign accent, coupled with a lousy phone connection...

Hey, fellers... I was always taught that if a subject started in the newsgroups, it STAYED in the newsgroups. Lately it seems more and more that in answer to some aviation thread in these groups, I'm getting an email request for more information. Please, if it starts in these groups, let's KEEP...

Hi everyone. I have a leaning question. The POH for my 152 says that the mixture should be leaned to best power after passing 3000 feet in the climb. However in other places in the POH (and the Lycoming site) they say not to lean when at 75% power or higher in cruise. My question: Is the...

My transponder can't be seen by ATC anymore and I'm trying to narrow down the cause and plan for the repair. If it can be done simply by removing the radio and taking it somewhere to be bench tested, that'd be much easier for me. It's some vintage of a KT76. A couple of months ago, the altitude...

THis is a neat list of abandoned airfields in the US. Dave http://members.tripod.com/airfields_freeman/index.htm

Hi! I'm thinking about an upgrade of my Century 21 with the GPSS module from Century... Until now I couldn't find anyone who is using it?! I would like to get a real world reference and experience report. Anybody out there?

I'm interested in hearing from people who have direct knowledge regarding the care and feeding of the P337. I have always admired the design and I think it has a lot to offer for the money on the current used market. I have read everything I can get my hands on, and I have talked to many of...

I'm looking into buying an 8 E and wonder if anyone who owns/rents one has any insights they could share. Things good or bad. How hard is it to stay current with such a short coupled tail dragger? Instruments that can be added to bring it to IFR? Thanks. Brendan

I hate to keep bugging this group with my bizarre Cessna questions but it repeatedly proves to be a good source of information. History; Since I got my '61 C-172 with an O-300D several years ago it always ran smooth but had high oil consumption. Before the second annual several of the cylinders...

I had an interesting discussion with other pilots about converting my Piper Cherokee 6 to all electric. This would basically require replacing the AI and DG with electric AI and elec. HSI. So, then, there would be no use for vacuum pump. But, one pilot said that the certified elec. AI only...