When does an engine needs an overhaul? There are several indications that the engine is comming to the end of its life. But what do peolple really look for to decide an engine is to go to overhaul. Low oil pressure, High oil temperature, Low cylinder compression, Loss of power. Which is the factor...

Ok, another turbo question: Can someone please explain to me the performance gain by going above 30" MP (say, during takeoff) on a turbo'd engine. How much better performance are you getting from the engine at say 35"MP on takeoff vs a non-turbo'd engine that's going to max out around 29"? Is it...

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.

So, I spoke to the Honeywell guy at the AOPA fly-in today and asked abou the long-awaited WAAS replacement for the KLN-94. If you remember, last year they were saying that they'd got the GPS engine done, and were looking how to productize it. They even sent round a questionaire to figure out if...

folks Have a friend who just bought a Bulldog (build in Scotland but originally sold to the Swedes) that has the entire panel and equipment list published/marked in Swedish. Anybody out there who could possibly translate the stuff for him. The DAR isn't going to license it until the placards...

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...

I am interested in getting a checkout in a Cessna 180 or 185. It does not have to be solo, with an instructor is fine. If anyone knows of one, the closer to Colorado the better please email me at Thank you

Anyone know of owner groups and/or type clubs for the Piper Aztec and/or Piper Apache type, PA-23-xxx? I'd be grateful for the contact info. Thanks, Ronnie Hughes http://www.HughesAviationServices.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG2LSrzoR2Q Me as a passenger in a Cessna 172 to Gulfport MS for a lunch with ATC VFR flight following

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,...

need a little help with the wiring of a Narco MK12d Nav/Com to a king kn-73 glideslope rcvr. the king lists it's channeling as pin N =0.1mhz pin L= 0.3 mhz pin y= 0.5 mhz pin S= 0.7 pin P= 0.9 pin V=108mhz

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?

I've been surprised to read nothing here about the new delay for WAAS on the 430/530s. Perhaps it's not new to everyone else? It was supposed to be available this summer. It's not. It's now projected for third quarter of 2006. However, one must order before some time this year to lock in the...

ON eBay Beaver RX-550 Sport Pilot flyable airplane. Item number. 4504793499 -- Have a good day and stay out of the trees! See ya on Sport Aircraft group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Sport_Aircraft/

Hi I'm conducting a survey for my aeronautics course and I was hoping you all could help me out. I'm focusing on smaller single reciprocating, nonturbine engine aircrafts and I wanted to know what are the most important features/expectations when considering a STOL and/or Light Sport aircraft?...

I am still filtering out all the usual paperwork that comes with a previously loved airplane. You know, the usual receipts for 12 new batteries dating back to WWII etc. Anyway, there are lots of yellow tags stapled in the logs and almost as many in various envelopes. I was scanning the logs onto...

Good Day fellow pilots and aviation enthusiasts. After 30 years I made my dream to cross the Atlantic on a Single Engine Airplane, True. If you like to read the Trip story and see the photos, I have published it on Hub Pages in four parts. Go to the link : ...

Cessna is rationing their LSA very strictly. Each dealer gets exactly one! If you want a Cessna LSA you AND your dealer, apparently, have to go to Oshkosh with a $10,000 deposit one week before the show and meet with a Cessna representative. There are no hotel rooms available and Cessna will...

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

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,...