Been 8 years since I did short field or soft field takeoffs so figured to see if I could even do these.type of takeoffs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMJfFeKYZCM 7:30 minute video in which you will endure 10 takeoffs of which 1 soft field take off and 2 short field takeoffs, Eight landings...

I've posted twice before on the problems I have been having with my Narco radio's: http://groups.google.com/group/rec.aviation.owning/browse_frm/thread/981307ec4df68cc6 I've decided that I'm going to pull the radio and the connector tray and run new coax from the radio to the antenna, after...

Does anyone in the group use a 12v auxiliary heater or heated blanket for added cabin or passenger heat? I've seen that they come in 150watt/12.5 amp and 300watt/ 30amp versions. We'd have to figure out the current load on our alternators but I'm wondering if we should even consider such an...

The IO-520 in my Cessna 210 is running rough. It seems to run smooth at 1000 rpm but the roughness appears above about 1400. One cylinder is “cold” and apparently not producing any power. I pulled the rocker cover and found that the intake valve spring was broken. My mechanic and I...

Anyone have the pdf of the 1976 cessna 150 service manual they could e-mail me

I have suspected for a while that my old analog tach was lying to me. My Archer's static RPM at take-off was measuring about 22k and the minimum spec was 2325, but the plane seemed to have good cruise speed. When I pointed an optical tach through the windshield I read a static RPM of 23.4K. ...

The latest issue of AOPA Pilot contains an article about vortex generators. The article places high emphasis on how they can improve controllability during low airspeed single engine operations in twin engine airplanes. The subtitle of the article, as it relates to twins, mentions "Blueline Ops...

I am moving to Madison, WI later this year and have heard thru the grapevine and on the internet that new hangars are being built at the Middleton, WI airport (Morey Field, C29). Is this true? Are any available? The airport folks referred me to the city of Middleton, but my calls have not been...

Anyone use the child seat in a C172? I am looking for experiences so I can make the call of whether to invest in one. Currently, I am looking at a C172M w/180HP, but have 3 kids under 8 and want to take the family up for some rides. If I could afford a larger plane, I would. Where would I get...

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There are actually TWO party announcements here -- one held in Oshkosh (KOSH), and one in Iowa City (KIOW). Both parties are free to all pilots and aviation enthusiasts...so read on! The **4th Annual Rec.Aviation Oshkosh Party** will be held on Wednesday evening, after the daily air show, at our...

I have read that the main difference between the Ovation and the Ovation II is the better prop on the second airplane. Can one install the new prop on the old model. It's the same airplane and the same engine between both the Ovation and Ovation II, so the only worries are legal ones. Finally, I...

Flight last Friday to KTUP. GPS 18 approach with procedure turn conducted in actual conditions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZLvqE0ypjI Video best viewed full screen. Video really shows the need for an IA rating if you want to go anywhere as you will see my departure weather and destination...

Well, it's a mystery to me anyway. Does anyone know what brand and model, the nav/com, loran, adf, and dme are in the following photo? I'm sure the top nav/com is Collins vhf-251 and 351, but the nav/com below that one? And the others? Also, can anyone identify the transponder in the second...

I recently bought a Garmin 296 and found I can not upload route or data from the 296 to Flitestar. The Garmin 295 worked flawlessly. I have the serial cable and the USB cable. Neither one will allow this transfer. Does anyone have any better experience? If not beware...I wouldn't...

I am looking for parts manuals or any manual pretaining to this aircraft. I purchased a 11A that the gear spread-eagled on landing rollout. I am in need of all fuselage fittings, gears, oleos, springs, pivot fittings, everything. I realize parts are hard to come by and will possibly have to make a...

I need to remove my KLN 35A but I can't figure out how - small hole in the front - I assumed it was for an allen wrench - none of mine fit it - too small for a tiny screwdriver - what's the secret to getting this thing out ? The battery in the unit is going dead and needs to be replaced - figured...

Seems to me an element of flexability would be required for this to work, in addition to the money/piloting skills etc. If you can work from home from time to time (telecommute), that will help you when the aircraft goes down for maintainance. Also, what about thunderstorms during the summer? ...

Anyone out there willing to share how much an overhaul cost in your Cardinal's IO360? If so, what type of overhaul, from where, and how satisfied are you? In looking at Cardinals, I'm trying to get a handle on how much to plan for when it comes time for a new engine. Hopefully, that would be...

What is a good anti-fog spray for the interior aircraft windows? Departing during Buffalo's lake effect snow last Thursday, I had my plate full as it was when about 1,500 feet above the ground the interior of my Bonanza's windows glazed over in a fog that quickly turned to ice. -- Peter