I'm in the market for a 4 place panel mount, stereo intercom and am looking at options. I understand installation is going to cost more than the intercom so am thinking that a prewired harness would be a good thing. Would really like to put in a PS Engineering or NAT Intermusic, but by the time I...

Anybody have any experience with air conditioning in their plane-Nice to have? Silly accessory? Don't leave home without it? 80% Summer flying in Northeast. Thanks for your opinion. Andy

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Do Airworthiness Directive Numbers have any meaning and structure? For example, AD 82-27-3. Does one part mean year issued? Another refer to type equipment effected? Another, perhaps a serial number of the AD itself? Just Curious. -Sami

I have a Narco AT50A transponder that is not working right. Since I don't fly IFR, I'm thinking I'll just get it repaired and not upgrade to an expensive unit with a more modern design (such as Garmin GTX 327). It seems that if the repair is cheaper than buying a used yellow-tagged newer model, I'm...

I'm looking at an older 182 out near Sacramento, CA. Any recommendations on a place to do a pre-buy? Thanks! Chris

We were grounded last week, after discovering a cracked exhaust pipe and rotted muffler baffles during routine maintenance. Amazingly, we discovered that Dawley Aviation (*the* exhaust repair station in the Midwest, and the place my A&P recommended) is located in Burlington, WI -- literally on the...

I posted this as a reply to another thread but I thought it important enough to make it a new thread to increase visibility. I've added more comments and some additional details...plus some ramblings... So this is not entirely a dupe. -- Just a heads up. The 1.6 software update (5/26/06) did...

A strange thing has happened that I cannot explain. I wonder what the readership thinks . . . I have a Precision vertical card compass. I fly at least 3 times a week, and I know my airplane real well. Last week, when I looked at my compass, the little airplane that should point up was about 30...

Help! I tried recording the Nav/Com audio to my Sony camcorder in a c172. The gain is so high it just sounds like saturated noise. I basically wired from the co-pilot's headset jack a cable to the sony 'mic in' jack. Has anyone here successfully recorded a flight with clean audio, and if so, how...

I've heard that there is a way to get the "as shipped" parts list off the web (or somewhere other than Lycoming). I am looking to get the list of parts contained within my engine when it left Lycoming's factory. Does anyone know how to get this, or do I need to work with Lycoming directly? TIA...

I am thinking about upgrading my aging Garmin 195. The new inexpensive WAAS-enabled offerings from Lowrance make it almost irresistible, and my Garmin is losing value in the used market fast. As I see it, my options are to upgrade the handheld or just grit my teeth and save up for a panel-mount....

Friends, Airplane Tinkerers, Cheapskate Builders, Impoverished Owners… My recent ebay auctions were a great success, and so I have slithered once again through my secret vaults of airplane parts for more treasures to be auctioned off. Please check my ebay auctions for one or more of the following,...

Our "new" '79 M20J came with a 2 year old Garmin 430 GPS and Garmin 340 audio panel. The backup radio is an ancient King 170B. I must say that the reception on the Garmin sucks compared to the 170B. Am I doing something wrong or is this just something I have to live with? To me for 10 grand the...

http://www.ntsb.gov/NTSB/brief.asp?ev_id=20001215X45423&key=1 NTSB Identification: NYC01FA040 . The docket is stored in the (offline) NTSB Imaging System. 14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation Accident occurred Sunday, November 26, 2000 in RIXFORD, PA Probable Cause Approval Date: 11/14/01 Aircraft:...

Does anyone have information on this airplane, STC SA4758NM? There is a gentleman in Idaho looking for the wording of the STC for continued airworthiness. He has tried to contact the current STC owner, Aircraft Design, Inc. in Spokane, WA with no success. The paperwork did not follow the...

There's a portable engine preheater on ebay motors for $129. It looks like an ok unit but I'm asking for any of the collective wisdom on pros or cons of a unit like this. There's also one on Sportys for $399. Any opinions on either or a comparison?

Just finished the annual inspection on my 1963 172 this afternoon. It was the first time I had used this A+P to inspect my plane. I assisted and things went smoothly. It's interesting that a "new" set of eyes can see things that have been overlooked in the past. Anyway, the seat belts no longer...

Please read this. This is what's killing GA and we ought to do something about it. http://www.cdapress.com/articles/2005/02/08/news/news04.prt and this http://www.news4jax.com/news/4269212/detail.html#

All, I am about to purchase an aircraft that currently resides in CA. I am planning to fly it back to NY and register it in New York. I understand that there is a 4% sales tax on aircraft registered in New York, due at the time of purchase. Is anyone aware of any interesting loopholes to this...