We're planning to fly into West Yellowstone airport (WYS) in a Grumman AA-5 Traveler with stock engine. The landing and takeoff will be about 200lb under gross and we plan to take off in early morning. Densitiy altitude is of course a major concern. Has anyone flown to that airport in similar...

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No technician in his right mind would put a part in an airplane that does not have traceablity. yes you Do need a yellow serviceable tag. Or better yet an 8130. It amazes me what some of you owners do on your airplanes.....You cannot legally install that if you dont have an A&P. Joe

Last allotment of my T6 videos. Kinda saved the best for last. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc2cua16euk The focus of this video is the tightness of the formations and the precision All shots were with the camera were zoomed out and as you can see I could barely get one plane in the picture,...

A friend of mine inherited a Terra TX 760D in the Citabria he recently bought. The radio is now giving him trouble. While Terra is out of business, Star Avionics in CHA works on these and can get parts. He wants to know if anyone has any experience with these radios, and if so, are they worth...

An aircraft startup went into action about 12 years ago. To design and certify an updated Luscombe 11, at Altus Oklahoma. It was a struggle. The FAA requirements are very, very demanding. And the new light aircraft market crashed 2 or 3 years ago, just as the certificate was finally approved...

Does anybody have an idea on how to make a tiny little vacuum pump on the order of an aquarium pump or so that will draw just a few inches of water? Preferably 110, but I can rig up a 12 volt supply if necessary. The reason I say this is that I'm getting ready to pack a fairly large number...

On our flight to Nevada, I was impressed with the smoothness and car-like predictability of Jim Burns' start-up technique with his Lycoming IO-540s. Jim had a way to start them that I'd not seen demonstrated before, which I will describe he 1. Fuel pump on 2. Electric primer on for (a few?)...

I need one for my right door. Anyone know any good used parts places? Thanks!

With an 85-lb jet engine, I should be able to come up with a two-seater, single engine glider that would be much more affordable and efficient than the eclipse jet. This plane would be ideal for pilot/owners who want to fly cross-country in their own jet. Forget 3.6 million, or 850000 dollar price...

Hello fellow flyers, My apologies in advance if this is boring. This is my very first attempt at making a video of any kind. Give it a look and all comments are welcome. BTW, I already know I didn't hold the centerline on lift-off (embarrassed look). ALieb noticed that right away. I had a...

Hi all. I'm a current student pilot(PPSEL) and I have been reading up on the new sport pilot/LSA stuff that has come about. My interest, like most potential pilots, is to eventually own an aircraft, but that will be several years down the road. However, the new Light Sport Aircraft class caught...

Anyone here have cost information to do a major overhaul on a 110 hp engine (C150). I'm in south Florida and am considering buying a plane with high time engine. Thanks Marty

Just a warning for those who might consider purchasing Rapco dry vacuum pumps. Make sure that your engine does not leak oil. If there is any chance of an oil drip onto the Rapco vacuum pump it may eventually stop working. The connecting shaft is vented to air. But if some oil drops on the shaft it...

I've searched through the archives, and there is a lot of useful information there concerning buying and affording an airplane. My question, specifically, is this: If I bought a 1977-ish Cessna 172 that is IFR equipped with a low time engine for, say, around $45,000, can I beat the rental cost...

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At the last annual, we replaced the 3" scat tube in our 74 Cherokee 140 Cruiser that runs from the nose cowling to the carb air box. The old one was getting tattered and had several small pinholes in it. It ran fine all summer and fall. About 2 months ago, I went out to fly the beast. It fired up,...

I have a 1977 Piper Archer II with a KX-170B. and KI-214 indicator. I understand that the G/S receiver is built into the KI-214. If I replace the KX-170B with a Michel MX-170B will the G/S and Localizer work OK with it ? As an aside I am a Radio Amateur who has built and operated radio...

Hi, I am looking for a notcher that will cut keyway notches for a #6 rivnut with a key. I have tried every tool store online that I can find. No one seems to have them. I was outbid on a couple of used ones on Ebay and haven't seen any since the last time. Any help would be appreciated. email: ...

I have a Hoskins "Symbolic Displays Inc" strobe with White lens and need a Red lens to replace it. The strobe is mid 80's and was a replacement for the older rotating beacons. It is a Hoskins P/N701620-1. Works great just need the Red lens that was available back then but very hard to find today....