The Green Grape is born! http://www.alexisparkinn.com/new_mighty_grape.htm -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination"

For those of you who do not have experience with etanol as fuel here it goes. Engine compression is a little bit biger than a gasoline engine. It burns a little bit more fuel. The big problem is that ethanol is corosive. It will eat even carburators specially treated for ethanol. What I was told...

I've just bought a '62 Cessna 172 with the Horton STOL kit and madras droop tips and have a question: My dad took it up for the first time (it's in WI, I'm in NC) and was curious about if these modifications change the "V" speeds in any significant way...? Apparantly there is no change in the POH...

Wanted Info on Narco Com 810 - i just installed a couple of Narco Com 810's in my D35 and the audio seems too low. i have connected to the high output on the radio, but it still should be a little louder. Is there a internal adjustment to hike up the gain? Thanks Dave

I now own a PA28R201T, Piper Turbo Arrow III. It is a great plane (although, as some of you know, I have had more than my share of "challenges"). At altitude it cruises at 170 knots. Cost to operate is around $90/hour (figuring maintenance and such). My range requirement is 660nm with 45...

I've got somewhat of a liking for Ercoupes and its derivitives. They seem to be inexpensive to purchase, and somewhat cheap to fly and maintain. For a fairly new pilot, who just want to fly for the fun of it, are they a good bet?

....in anticipation for Oshkosh? I can't wait much longer, or I'll bust! :-) -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com

Most owners, I assume, have corporations which do the actual owning and which provide a liability firewall. But how are taxes managed? The issue I think I'm facing is we pay money into the corporation against future events like overhaul, repainting, etc. These monies add up. But since this is...

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This next video is my trip home executing the VOR Alpha approach down to minimums with ATC COMS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjPOrMBrQ40 Video segmented. First part is picking up my approach clearance to KMBO while executing the ILS at KJAN Second segment is after the touch and go into KJAN...

Certainly nothing unexpected, but this is a disaster for Zodiac owners. "The agency issued a special airworthiness information bulletin for existing Zodiacs and suspended the issuance of any new airworthiness certificates. ... The FAA estimates that the wing design loads were 20 to 25 percent...

"John" wrote: So, what is magic about the 1350 degree sea-level full rich takeoff temp? Can anyone suggest any good reasons why it is not equally safe to lean to operate at the 1450 degree conditon during climb? The EGT isn't what matters; it's the CHT's that are important. As long as they...

Is there an on-line listing of all Service Bulletins, Service Letters, and Service Spares Letters for a Piper Turbo Arrow III? I went to the New Piper web site and they say that you have to purchase them from an authorized dealer. It seems to me that someone might have taken the trouble to put...

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I currently fly a 1969 140 and am considering buying an Arrow. Is there more leg room for rear passengers in the Arrow than the 140? Is there a difference in the pre 72 and post 72 Arrows with the longer fuselage as far as legroom. I'm tall and need the seat back which doesn't leave any leg...

Any one have any sales advice on piston twins v.s turbo prop twins. I'm currently in the process of aquiring a charter buisness that operates 2 navajo aircraft. I've heard some people say that the days of the piston twin in commercial charter work may be coming to an end. Now I don't know if...

Anyone happen to have these two NTSB regs handy? I'm reviewing for my BFR on Monday (haven't been flying for about 5 years) and haven't been able to access the NTSB site (www.ntsb.gov?). Thanks.

A person told me it is better to push the primer slowly rather then quick shots. Slower is better on pulling out the primer as this allows the primer cylinder to draw in all the fuel it can take. Pushing the charge in quickly is probably best as the velocity may help in atomizing the...

You're invited to not one, but TWO Oshkosh parties! That's right, TWO Oshkosh blow-outs, organized just for pilots and their guests. Check 'em out: 1. ** 5th Annual Pre-Oshkosh Fly-In Pool Party ** Each year, on the Saturday before OSH, we host a fly-in pool party at our aviation theme-suite...

I'm looking for installation schematics for the TKM MX 300 Nav/Comm. I see lots of vendors for this radio, but can't seem to find the TKM website. Thanks in advance