Does anybody in the group have a digital OAT indicator? We've just put a new single piece windshield in our plane and moved the standard OAT gauge to the pilot's side window. Now we've decided to put all new 1/4" side windows in and rather than drilling a hole through a brand new window, I'd like...

I need to propose a reinstatement of our company's policy or allowing employees to fly private aircraft on business. I have a copy of our old plan which was closed down because it was too hard to administer given the limited number of pilots that qualified and used it. I'd appreciate those among...

Last week, in -22 temperatures, our nose gear drooped all the way to the stop. Later, we were able to put some down pressure on the stabilator (in the hangar) and bring it back up a couple of inches, but made plans to have our A&P look at it. Yesterday, since he wasn't coming in the shop till...

wrote in message ... When You Hear The Heavy Accent & The Poor Phone Connection... HANG UP!! - I think you must know what I'm talking about. Together, a heavy foreign accent, coupled with a lousy phone connection...

I need some help with Piper part numbers. I'm looking for the Piper Part numbers of the 6.00x6 nose wheel fork used on the "heavier" Cherokees, Comanchees, etc. Jay Honeck and Don Tuite sent reprints of the PA28 manual pages which show only the 5.00x5 wheel and hardware. Thanks guys. I have seen...

All, We had an open house at our local airport here in Minden, NV (MEV) today. It turns out there is a flying club based here that I didn't even know about! They have a late 60's 182 with a Pertesen conversion (260 HP, I think) and a 70's Grumman Tiger. I think those are two great planes, but I...

Day 50 (Carpeting) Once the seats were done and the wall kit was due to arrive soon, I decided to go ahead with the carpeting. The Airtex guys insist the walls are shipped “long”, so I should just butt the carpeting up against the side wall aluminum. The wall kit will then fit on top of that,...

I've decided to sell '87D (anyone interested can see it on rec.aviation.marketplace). Whether I'll buy another airplane is uncertain, but right now I'm doubtful. There are just too many negatives associated with owning an airplane in the Mobile area -- principally hangar and mechanic problems. ...

Hi, Firstly I'm in Australia and VFR. I have a Garmin III Pilot, but am also about to purchase an iPaq PDA. Rather than upgrade to a colour GARMIN (296/396) at megabucks I thought I could get similar functionality using the PDA. Costings seem to be PDA nil (it's a sunk cost I'm going to buy it...

Hi folks, I ran into a little problem today. Working on a 100hour just a month before the annual is due -- my mechanic and I lifted the back seat to look at the cabling underneath. Lo and behold -- we found a "tear" in an aluminum bulkhead under the back seat. The bulkhead is under the back of...

I have a new Safe Flight Lift Detector switch for sale...used once on a test flight. Part number 146, serial number 95303. $450 firm price. Kurt

My partners and I have a verbal offer on a '70 Arrow. We're working on getting it down in writing but, so far, things look pretty good. Biggest issue right now is getting the pre-buy scheduled and having SB 1006, the wing spar corrosion service bulletin, performed. I'm planning to fly back to...

About a year ago, I posted that I just flat ran out of time to post my Kitplanes columns for download at www.rstengineering.com/kitplanes. I had three volunteers that said that they would take the raw data that I generate for the column, refine it, and post it for download. Three volunteers...

It seems that there are some remarkable deals out there for 200 mph used Glasairs, but I would hesitate to buy one simply because I wouldn't trust the workmanship. What's the consensus on this issue? Is this a valid fear, or -- as some have told me -- does the workmanship on the average...

Ok ... I went to see a plane I could possibly buy at Central Jersey Airport. Here's the general impression I got. It's a nice plane, well maintained (for what I could see of it and I am far from an expert). Made generally a good impression on me. It's a Grumman AA1A, 2 seater, red, fast and...

We have had TIS in three of the planes in our partnership for a while now. I consider it a safety of flight issue. When it is working the number of unseen planes around you it displays is amazing. I really don't want to fly without it at this point. Unfortunately is seems that the data is not...

Our EAA chapter had a 40' hangar door that split in the middle and folded sideways (each half). The ends were hinged and the center had a single roller that ran in a track above. The bottom was not attached in any way and just hung. It was held closed and open with large steel pins that dropped...

"I Want To FLY!"-(Youth) My store to raise funds for flying lessons http://www.cafeshops.com/IWantToFly Hi! My name is Trace. I am 13 years old and LOVE to fly planes and gliders. I have a deal with my parents to split the cost of my flying lessons. My dad helped me start my "I want To FLY!"...

A friend just let me know that his relatively new (four year old) Bendix King KT76C transponder failed the mode C biennial test. When the unit was sent in for a $250 troubleshooting (Duncan, I believe, not Honeywell) analysis, he was told that his unit required a $1,700 repair to replace the...

Normally I wouldn't post about our own party, but since no one in attendance will be able to post until after Oshkosh, I thought I might post a little round up for those who couldn't make it: a) Many beers were served. In fact, we had to buy more beer mid-way through the evening. No injuries...