Just wondering if anyone has some experience on the above subject. I'm looking at building up some time (500 hours or more) within the next couple of years. My two options are to buy an older 172/Arrow etc or just to keep renting which is very expensive. If I can find a decent airplane, in the...

Last week, my name finally rose to the top of the shade hangar list at South Valley Regional Airport (U42) in West Jordan, Utah. U42 is a few miles south of Salt Lake International (KSLC). When we went to see the airport manager to sign the contract and get our badges, he told us an interesting...

Audio Highlights while owning N1943L - Audio only with text http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbTi4xwWwpU This video includes ATC and passenger highlights while owning my plane. I tried to keep current utilizing all ATC services such as block altitudes, ASR and No Gyro so this video includes how...

My partner and I are having a discussion about how the original pilot's shoulder belt tensioner is supposed to work in our 1978 Arrow III. Currently, it always applies tension, which bothers him a bit during long flights. He thinks it should latch or ratchet so that once it finds a position,...

Hello, I have a 59 Bellanca Cruisemaster that has a Mitchell Executive autopilot in it. To engage the autopilot, you push in a knob on the left side of the panel just left of the vsi and below the ai. When engaged it would roll left at about a 20 degree bank, so I adjusted the autopilot trim knob...

Hello, As a senior in high school, i was able to get my private pilot's license on dec 31, 2003. i love flying(what pilot doesn't, right?) but i'm looking for a cheaper way to build hours then renting. i was just playing with an idea, and i wanted your responses. Would an airplane owner ever...

I have the Zulu and the Bose. I like my Bose but Zulu wins hands down. Whereas, both have good noise reduction, Zulu is noticeably better in blocking out the noise. The Zulu has the bluetooth that syncs with the cel phone. Bose doesn't. Very handy when making a call from the ground or low...

I'm looking for a copy of Lycoming's SI 1278, Starter Driver Lubrication publication. I can't seem to find it on their website or goggling for it. If any body would be able to post it, link it, email, or fax it to me, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Jim

Can anyone point me to a link for Piper Service Bulletin 1051B? It is what the Aztec falp tube AD refers to for compliance (2003-09-18?). I have not been able to find it on-line. I'm trying to help someone figure out the best way to comply, but if I can't read it I can't understand what is...

I like the visibility of the flashing landing light...they really get your attention. The Pulsar unit sold by Spruce for about $320 (single light, mosfet, variable speed) is the only one I've seen advertised. They say 30 minute install for an under panel mount. They also say you simply need...

Greetings!!! I hope that I am not becomming a bother to the group but I have a question: I have my own airstrip. it's a 20 foot wide 1350 foot long crusher run gravel runway. I had the runway built using Driveway fiber mat (fabric) ( cow carpet) laid down on the bare dirt, then Crusher run...

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association says that on the US registry the average age of a twin engine piston power plane with fewer than 4 seats is 32 years, and that this is not increasing. My question is ... WHERE ARE THESE PLANES? I've never seen twin piston engine plane with fewer than...

Need some assistance from pilots in NW Arkansas, SW Missouri, and NE Oklahoma. If you are flying around this area (Fayetteveille/Springdale), listen, or if in contact with Razorback Approach, to 120.9. If you hear a pinging sound in the radio (I hear it about every 57 seconds), send me a message...

Hi, Folks... I've been recently researching aircraft that I might want to purchase on a limited budget and I was wondering what the general consensus is on inexpensive 4-seaters to own. It seems to me that 4-seaters available in my price range are all pretty old - Pacers, older 172s and Stinson...

All, I'm still on the fence about doing the 430W upgrade. Money is tight as always and I certainly haven't set the logbook on fire in the last couple of years for various reasons. The upgrade is scheduled for late May and I have the option of bailing on it without penalty, but at 50% off...

Hi there, Salient features:- Cern list of 900 experimental particle results in MeV, double precision and mathematical (Fortran 77) The list alone is not available anywhere-else, as a single list. Not definitive. 42 year scientific project, by ex-Mensa member. (They stopped concessionary...

Hi group, Seems to be a lot of experience out on this list, so I thought I might ask a question. I have a Cherokee 180 that is IFR cert, but both A.I. and Turn Coordinator are vacuum driven. With both driven by vacuum, a pump or engine failure in IMC will leave you guessing if you're right side...

I was on a training flight a few days ago in a 180 HP Arrow. I was demonstrating pitch stability. We were trimmed for straight and level cruise (something like 23 inches and 2300 RPM at 3500 feet) when I pushed us over into a dive, letting the airspeed climb well up into the yellow arc. Here's...

At my home airport, we have a new airport manager who seems to be on a mission to eradicate anything but aircraft from leasehold hangars. He claims to have discovered FAA support for this position during his "on the job" training -- he is not a pilot, and has no prior aviation experience -- but he...

We received notification of a Ramada Inn that was selling everything to the bare walls, in preparation for demolition. Although our hotel is unique in many ways, we *all* use blow dryers, lamps, end tables -- and, yes, ironing boards -- so this seemed like a great opportunity to find some real...