First off, this isn't a post to argue the merits of one-door vs. two-doors, so if you want to do that, start your own thread... :) Why does Piper put the door of the plane on the passenger side? I cannot think of one good reason. Would like to hear the group's opinions. OTOH, I can think of...

Yesterday I saw the new Cessna Nav III package for the 2004 182s and 206s. It is a Garmin 1000 system with battery backup (not certified for part 135 IFR, though). At last Cessna enters the 21st century. -- Christopher J. Campbell World Famous Flight Instructor Port Orchard, WA

Mary and I just returned from 6 glorious days at Sun N Fun in Lakeland, FL, where we enjoyed the most amazingly perfect weather I have ever seen at such an event. The nights were cool (almost cold the first few nights) -- perfect for sleeping -- and the days were sunny and warm. No humidity, no...

Hi! I am a modeler and am starting on a 1/4 scale piper cub. I am going to build the J3P model with the Lenape 3 cylinder radial engine. Currently have a Saito 3 cylinder engine I am using on the model. Does anyone know of a J3P anywhere that is flying and I could photograph? Thanks! Cliff

As a new pilot and new owner of a cessna 172, I've noticed the seeimingly unlimited amount of accessories available for my plane. Most seem to have one thing in common - a high price tag. I was wondering if anyone reading this thread would share information on any devices that are perhaps homemade...

Hi all When a Twin Comanche flies 165 knots burns less than 15 gallons have 2 engines ( :-) ) is relatively cheap to overhaul (OI-320) is this the "ultimate" twin? I am considering an airplane that flies in the

All, I have a WX-1000E Stormscope (New, sill in the box) that is for sale over at E-Bay. It has a starting price of $3,850. The unit retails for $14,000. If anyone is interested they can take a look at: http://makeashorterlink.com/?T2BE12B15 Thanks, Lenny Sawyer

Do any of you have experience repairing a slight, but annoying, leak in a wet wing tank? Mine's on a 1980 182Q.

The Lycoming 0-360 A4M in our Archer is now 2250 SMOH and we are intending to fit an exchange overhauled engine very soon. The decision to pull the engine out was easy compared with trying to decide on the engine to buy. We have a number of quotes and researched factory and field...

Fat Albert the Apache needed his annual exam... When I bought him the annual was in the summer and I have been gaining a month a year on that... This year we moved it into December 1st... The annual usually takes 3-5 days, but this morning he still sits in the shop with the starboard engine...

I just broke down and ordered a Bose Aviation Headset X. I have been wanting one for several years but 1 AMU is a lot of cash for a headset... Then I remembered how deaf I am becomming adnd thought that this would be the best protection for my non-renewable hearing. I already have a set of David...

Good day all, After reading some older posts with regards to aircraft purchasing allot of discussion seems to come up about Complex and High Performance aircraft. My question is this? Is a 172 RG classified as a Complex aircraft? and a 182 fixed gear classified as a non-complex High...

The A/C in question is a 1974 Bellanca 7ECA, re-engined with an O-320 so it's effectively a 7GCAA. It belongs to the Offutt AFB Aero Club and has seen very little use, often sitting for weeks at a time until a week ago when I began taking dual in it 2-3 times a week to get my tailwheel...

I am thinking of buying an airplane....I want to rent it when it is not in use to recoup some of the cost of buying the plane. How hard is it to do this? What are the insurance costs? How often do I need to get it checked out by an aviation mechanic? How much is the maintenece? Do I have to...

For those who haven't seen this, Cessna has provided lots more detail on its LSA entry: http://www.cessnaskycatcher.com/ Fancy brochu http://www.cessnaskycatcher.com/images/lsa_mini_bro_web.pdf Order form with pricing (for first 1000):

When federal dollars are involved at an airport (BHM) can an FBO do practices like this to discriminate against GA? There are no other t-hangers at the airport other tan the ones this FBO (Mercury Air) has. As a business person I would think they can do what they want to do, but wondering if...

Our Mooney just came out of annual and now the tachometer needle doesn't move at all during the magneto check as you switch through R, L, BOTH. The engine does stop running with the switch in OFF. I asked my my partner who manages the maintenance relationship to look into it and he contacted the...

I am part of a very small flying club that shares the cost and ownership of an aircraft. We've been handling the billing for flights and such for a number of years with simple versions of quickbooks and its, well, just ok at handling this. Not particularly well suited, but cheap. Unfortunately a...

My KI-209 VOR/LOC/GS Indicator is averaging about 7 degrees off of calibration on VOR checks. Its driven by a KX-155 and I'f like to adjust it to within tolerance. I don't have a manual for it but I know the adjustment screw is behind one of the two upper panel mounting screws (I think one is the...

Hey Guys, I was wondering if any of you had thoughts about the suitability of Aerospace Logic CHT+EGT gauges as a substitute for a dedicated multibar EMS for LOP operations. While obviously I'd be missing out on all the "cool" features, the aerospace logic gauges would give me Hottest Cylinder...