Do not deny the morale of self-Zong relative Xiaodong for 10 annuals with the Danone joint venture, Zong must now regret. This is quite good by affair entrepreneurs in official negotiations with Danone in the aboriginal signed a joint venture agreement have forgotten an momentous rule that the...

Has anyone installed Xevision HID lighting on their airplane under a 337 approval? How do you like it? Any issues getting approval? I landed my Helio in the dark yesterday which worked out OK but I would prefer a reliable landing light! Mike MU-2

The local airport authority (county) wants a pretty hefty chunk of change increase in the ground rental for our personally owned PortAPort hangars as well as a goodly increase in the county owned permanent T-hangars at GOO. If you are in a hangar (especially a personally owned portaport type...

My engine analyzed is telling me that the spark plug on the #6 cylinder, left mag is fouled. I have a new plug, but can't tell which cylinder #6 is and whether it's the plug on the top or the bottom.... Can anyone tell me which plug it is...? Thanks much, Anthony

Hello all, Wanted to hear your advice about buying a brand-new plane even before getting the PPL ticket. Here is my situation: I am a businessman sitting on quite a bit of cash being generated by my business, and I am also a student pilot, will probably get my ticket by the next Summer. I am...

I was always taught that WOT was a "renter's setting" and that you should back off to 2300-2400 if you want to get good life out of your engine. I keep running across the Advanced Pilot Seminar guys asking, "Why EVER be partial throttle in cruise? Of course, they are probably also talking about...

In 1984 Beech did a major upgrade to the panel on A-36 Bonanzas and B-58 Barons, getting rid of the high-mounted throttle quadrant and control column boom and installing a conventional throttle quadrant and individual control columns. Beech didn't make this change to the F-33 Bonanza or the B-55...

Strange story. Why would the Navy care about a plane that crashed and was destroyed 60 years ago? If they really want it they should *reward* the guy who dragged it out of a swamp for them and started restoring it, not sue him! Unless there is more to the story not mentioned here (e.g. they...

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I received a notice in the mail. It says, "If your Lycoming engine has a diaphragm-type fuel pump with Lycoming P/N LW-15473 installed, and has a date code of 3201, the pump must be replaced PRIOR TO NEXT FLIGHT." The defective pumps were shipped from Lycoming between 10/1/01 and 2/2/04. It...

Howdy, Curious as to what people are paying to insure waterbirds- I'm a low-time PPL-ASEL/S-IR and would like to someday get to use that "Sea" rating a little more often. As it is now I do have the opportunity to build some solo time in a 172 floatplane up in Maine but that's a 4-hour drive from...

I have a question about some of the legalities of what I am in the process of doing. If anyone can point me in the right direction I welcome and appreciate all opinions and advice. I am in the process of purchasing a Cessna 210. I have 3 signed 1 year lease agreements with pilots in my area. I...

I recently got my tail wheel endorsement (in a Citabria) and really enjoyed the whole experience. What a blast! While I like the Citabria, the classic cub looks so neat and I'd love to check one out. I'm just a renter now but I'm toying with owning a tailwheel. I'm quite tall and I just fit into...

You know the rolling mechanics tool chests that provide some work room on top? you see these in any A&P shop. I don't need one, so I don't wanna spend much $$$, but if I could build one for nothing, it would be fun to have. Anyone built their own rolling tool chest? - Mike

I am going to put a lot of constraints on this question, bear with me. How much does the size of the engine and airframe contribute to cost of ownership? I am looking at buying a plane as are many of us. I am stuck in the infinite loop of, well if I spend an extra $5K I can get this...but...

I'm 6'4" tall and just became a partner in a 1983 Piper Dakota, with standard seats that allow a vertical adjustment. However, what I'm finding is that I need about 1" to 2" more of headroom to be comfortable even when the seat is fully down. Does anyone make an FAA approved seat that will buy me...

If I own a single engine airplane that needs some interior upholstery and trim repairs, can I contract with an automotive upholstery repair shop to do the work, or do I need to use an FAA Repair Station? Thanks, -- Mike Schumann

Anyone out there know what size of set screw is used for the Narck MK12D Cessna Replacement 1 of mine fell out some how.

Can someone tell me what the difference is between a "CK" and a "C" designation on a Sensenich prop? I am looking at a used prop for my Aeronca Champ which currently has a W72CK-44 cruise prop. The used propeller that's for sale is a W72C-42. I have a C-65-8 taper shaft-- will the C work on my...

There is a filter on my Sigma Tek directional gyro at the port marked "inlet". It's stamped with "Pandect Instruments Labs" and "Ref # 6A/5237". It's a wafer type filter about 1 1/2" in diameter with another very small screen about a 1/4" in diameter. The small screen is broken (has a hole in...