Hi, Firstly I'm in Australia and VFR. I have a Garmin III Pilot, but am also about to purchase an iPaq PDA. Rather than upgrade to a colour GARMIN (296/396) at megabucks I thought I could get similar functionality using the PDA. Costings seem to be PDA nil (it's a sunk cost I'm going to buy it...

Subject: Garmin too big for their britches? (Fixed Pricing) From: (TripodBill) Date: 7/14/2004 12:09 AM Central Standard Time Message-id: Many readers appropriately picked up on one of the most important issues in my earlier...

My partners & I sold our Cherokee 180 a couple months ago & have begun looking for a C-182 (fits our mission profile). A local mechanic also recommended a Cherokee 6. Most we've looked at have been a bit outside of our price envelope. We've now found one that's in our price range. Anyone have any...

A friend sent me this website, showing a KILLER Bonanza! http://1000aircraftphotos.com/Contributions/1953.htm

I own a '65 Cessna Skyhawk with a Lycoming O-360-A1A turning a constant speed prop. I recently read an article in the Cessna Pilot's Association on too high of oil temperatures, but that is not my case. I have been in contact with them and they also suggest I get the wisdom of the NG. The oil...

Hi In addition to the usual oil filter system, my Mooney M20E is equiped with the aero version of the Frantz oil filter. However, I have much difficulty to locate a supplier of filter elements ( you know the one which looks like toilet paper roll) which are FAA approved. I would really much...

All, We had an open house at our local airport here in Minden, NV (MEV) today. It turns out there is a flying club based here that I didn't even know about! They have a late 60's 182 with a Pertesen conversion (260 HP, I think) and a 70's Grumman Tiger. I think those are two great planes, but I...

There has been talk of making Mode S a requirement sometime in the future. Our transponder is giving trouble again. Does it make any sense to consider putting in a Mode S transponder now, if we have to replace ours? We can get a yellow-tagged Mode C transponder or even a new exchange from...

Our normally-aspirated Arrow IV is currently in the shop getting a Lycoming factory rebuilt ("zero time") IO-360-C1C6 installed. This is the first time in my 2000 hr. flying career that I have ever had to deal with an engine break-in, so I would welcome advice from the group. Lycoming apparently...

I've decided to sell '87D (anyone interested can see it on rec.aviation.marketplace). Whether I'll buy another airplane is uncertain, but right now I'm doubtful. There are just too many negatives associated with owning an airplane in the Mobile area -- principally hangar and mechanic problems. ...

My partners and I have a verbal offer on a '70 Arrow. We're working on getting it down in writing but, so far, things look pretty good. Biggest issue right now is getting the pre-buy scheduled and having SB 1006, the wing spar corrosion service bulletin, performed. I'm planning to fly back to...

I need to buy a 3 1/8 inch electric turn and bank for the RV-8 I'm building. Aircraft Spruce sells two, and I'm wondering whether there is any reason to pick one over the other, other than the small price difference. Does any one have opinions on the performance and reliability of the RC Allen...

Dear newsgroup reader, Today 6th of June 2004 Airshow Action Photo Gallery with a new update: - Berlin Airshow ILA2004 Germany - 90's Airshow action pictures that I took in the 90's (nice pictures taken from tower at Scheveningen beach the Netherlands) - Result vote of the Airshow Action picture...

Hello, R.A.O.! I'm returning to the well, hoping to continue a trend. If you recall (or care to research) the messages I've posted over the last year or so, you'll find I've been getting some great advice and stimulating discussion on selecting an airplane (my first). After considering all...

Last week, in -22 temperatures, our nose gear drooped all the way to the stop. Later, we were able to put some down pressure on the stabilator (in the hangar) and bring it back up a couple of inches, but made plans to have our A&P look at it. Yesterday, since he wasn't coming in the shop till...

About a year ago, I posted that I just flat ran out of time to post my Kitplanes columns for download at www.rstengineering.com/kitplanes. I had three volunteers that said that they would take the raw data that I generate for the column, refine it, and post it for download. Three volunteers...

I need to propose a reinstatement of our company's policy or allowing employees to fly private aircraft on business. I have a copy of our old plan which was closed down because it was too hard to administer given the limited number of pilots that qualified and used it. I'd appreciate those among...

Normally I wouldn't post about our own party, but since no one in attendance will be able to post until after Oshkosh, I thought I might post a little round up for those who couldn't make it: a) Many beers were served. In fact, we had to buy more beer mid-way through the evening. No injuries...

Does anyone make a "glove box"-type of container that can be slid into a vacant radio tray spot? We've got an open spot in the radio stack, which currently has a simple cover plate over it. It would be kinda cool to use this space to hold sectionals, sun glasses, etc... A guy on the field has...

Man, this aircraft ownership thing really does present its share of tests. The latest issue I am dealing with is a decomposing mouse somewhere forward of the firewall. My aircraft is a Bonanza V35 and I am flying at least twice a week, but frequency (or lack thereof) of flight appears to...