Finally got to take a fairly long trip in my 175B this weekend. went from HGR (Hagerstown, Md) to TTA (Sanford, Nc) Sure was better than driving, uaually takes around 6-1/2 hours to drive (no accidents holding us up), three pee stops (kids), 2 stop at McDonalds etc... Instead is was 2 hours, 24...

The FAA has been nagging me repeatedly to fill out their aircraft owner's survey. Does anyone have a strong opinion either way as to why I should or should not do it?

Our Aztec's door seal needs replacing. I'm wondering how many people go the inflatable route and what their experience has been. Would you do it again? Does it block noise and air better than the standard seal? Does it push the door away from the frame or cause too much pressure against the...

G'day from Australia Help please. A friend of mine has "shortened" his Sensenich 74 x 50 propeller and is in need of another. Could anyone suggest as to where we could look for one.

I am seeking educated information on the following issue: My company is planning on getting a Pilatus PC-12/45 for future regional charter within Europe. If there is anyone experienced in owning/flying a PC-12, I would appreciate answers to these questions: ..) Is there any other major...

As a member of this newsgroup for many years, I thought this would be a good place to get advice from my fellow pilots. My son is leaving for Afghanistan on the 21st of Aug from Camp Bullis. I am looking for a place to stay from Aug 20th - 22nd. Would like it to be near the "River Walk" area so...

In the SF Bay Area, I've become desensitized to shop labor rates in the range of $90/hr. Plus or minus $5, this seems to be the going rate at PAO, SQL, RHV, or SJC. That's after you finally get your plane in the shop, which can take a day or two or seven. I recently had a very favorable...

Hello, I've been reading news on flying for quite a while and these seems to be the most well-informed groups (the googles)writer on the net. I would therefore like to have your personnal opinion on a question. I live in Northern Quebec (Yes, I'm french speaking so forgive the spelling mistakes)...

Hello all. I know it's been awhile since I updated, but progress has been slow. Here's where we're at: Last weekend: - Pulled valve covers, rockers, pushrods, exhaust. - Pushed on valves and were unable to feel any sticking like there was the last time we definately had sticking valves. Decided...

Our support of that RAT HOLE Israel has BANKRUPTED this nation! The MORON in the whitehouse got us involved in Iraq, fighting JEW wars to the tune of $ 500 billion +++++ and counting! The MORON in the white house is trying to get us to fight ANOTHER JEW war with Iran! To Pay for this the...

Yesterday's instrument approach workout and it was a mental workout! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RChXbsb-gUc ILS approaches over at HKS Hawkins Jackson MS and VOR Alpha back to Madison. True workout which I only made it on top of the overcast for a blissful 30 seconds and the entire flight...

I posted this question in the "Fuel dip tube for Piper Warrior?" thread, but it seems to have gotten lost. Does anyone have dip tube data for the straight-wing PA-28's, or are the fuel tanks the same as the taper-wing versions? Thanks. -- Bob (Chief Pilot, White Knuckle Airways) I don't have to...

Where within the FAA is the place to get the records showing STCs associated with a specific plane?

I have hangar space available at the Airlake Airport at Lakeville, MN (KLVN) for a SE aircraft. The hangar has electric bifold doors on both ends, so no one gets "stuck" in the back. Rent is $200 / month. Please email me back at:

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After sending my Lycoming AEIO-540 to the factory for a mandatory repair it has finally returned. At Oshkosh this year the people at the Lycoming booth swore it would take only two weeks, but when the actual paperwork arrived everything said one month in the shop. It ended up taking a little over...

When doing steep turns, I noticed that there is a little resistance to pitch changes on the yoke. It seems it binds a little in the bearing through the panel. Does anyone have a suggestion for the type of lubricant I could use on this? Do they make anything for this purpose?

We have a '67 KCAB that has a weird vibration from time to time. You can feel it in the stick and seat. It is the worst around 2200-2400 rpm but only in the air. On the ground it isn't noticeable. Oil analysis is fine and the engine seems smooth. We've installed new motor mounts and everything...

Mike, how about another update on flying the Courier?

"carlos" wrote in message ... Since I already have two very good radios, I think a Garmin 430 would be a waste of money (even if I traded in one of the KX155s). At this point in time for a new IFR GPS installation, I think...