Our normally-aspirated Arrow IV is currently in the shop getting a Lycoming factory rebuilt ("zero time") IO-360-C1C6 installed. This is the first time in my 2000 hr. flying career that I have ever had to deal with an engine break-in, so I would welcome advice from the group. Lycoming apparently...

I need to buy a 3 1/8 inch electric turn and bank for the RV-8 I'm building. Aircraft Spruce sells two, and I'm wondering whether there is any reason to pick one over the other, other than the small price difference. Does any one have opinions on the performance and reliability of the RC Allen...

A member of our EAA chapter has a cylinder from a Franklin 150 engine (off the engine.) The piston was pushed too far up and the top ring sprung out so it now overlaps the cylinder sleeve which locks the piston in place. Does anyone have a technique to get the piston out? Preferably while...

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...

CJ, I've put up a preliminary map showing the new Puget Sound TFRs - and the old ones for comparison - up on the Pacific Northwest Flying website. Direct link he http://www.smartgroups.com/vault/pnwflying/Public/tfrs/newoldtfrs.html (the images are somewhat large to show detail, sorry to...

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...

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...

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...

We have a 1964 Cessna 172 E with the 145hp Continental 0-300D and a McCauley fixed pitch prop. Last Saturday, I flew the aircraft for about an hour. We were at about 3,500 msl with an air temp of about 42F. There were some low clouds at about 4,200 msl. No problems. Later in the day, my plane...

Gang: The Northstar M1 Loran in our Warrior has suddenly gone weird on us. It was working great when wifey and I flew up to visit the kids, but the very next day, my plane partner went to use the plane and the Loran kept asking us to input "our code". We have attempted all sorts of numbers to no...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYuQa_UcwZA 2 approaches into Meridian MS first being an ILS approach. View segmented every 10 to 15 seconds from instrument to outside view. Second approach is a visual into KMEI on runway 4 I didn't have my patch cord with me therefore no ATC COMS in this video.

For you long-term posters and lurkers out there, you know what kind of a several-year ordeal Ron & Margy Natalie have gone through with their stem-to-stern renovation of their beautiful Ryan Navion. Well, it's DONE, and a few pix are here to...

Am wondering if there's a design flaw in the ACK E-01 ELT or just an anomaly? Our unit went off by itself today because the battery in the remote panel mount indicator died, triggering the ELT, and I'd like to know if anyone else has had this happen? If a dying battery in the remote ***always***...

Does anyone make a "glove box"-type of container that can be slid into a vacant radio tray spot? We've got an open spot in the radio stack, which currently has a simple cover plate over it. It would be kinda cool to use this space to hold sectionals, sun glasses, etc... A guy on the field has...

Every once in awhile someone asks about our favorite aerospace vehicle cleaners and/or waxes. A few weeks ago I was in Texas at a NASCAR race. One of the trailers out in front was manned by Simple Green reps. I dragged my daughter away from the Earnhardt Jr. trailer long enough to see if they...

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,...

Have sold our plane but still have an assortment of replacement parts. For a complete listing e-mail . *** Sent via http://www.automationtools.com *** Add a newsgroup interface to your website today.

Is there any consensus about the placement of state registration stickers? Do you peel them off every year? Do you paste them on in rows like fighter plane kill markings? My favorite is the owner who carefully applies his over the old except for two edges so that after a few years there is a...

I've been flying my 182 for the last 19 years and it's become just "transportation" and not "fun" anymore. So I'm thinking of buying an "airknocker" to fly for fun . Do any of you guys out there that have Aeronca experience have any tips or suggestions on what to look for in a pre-purchase for...

Nice VFR day for flying and doing some landing work. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzaeqwn1GJ4 "Plane having" fun, just wanted to commit aviation and enjoy the sensation of flight. Figure to practice some slips to landings and no flap landings after slow flighting it in the practice area