Does anyone know how to go about trouble shooting a Whelan strobe light? It is on a Piper Cherokee and is the "beacon" of the airplane. I had an extra bulb I don't know the status of and swapped it out, but still didn't get any emission. I'm thinking that its probably the unit, but I don't know...

"Bob Martin View profile More options Apr 22, 8:45 pm Newsgroups: rec.aviation.homebuilt From: Bob Martin Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 20:45:25 -0400 Local: Sun, Apr 22 2007 8:45 pm Subject: Any Georgia fly-ins in May? Reply | Reply to author | Forward | Print | Individual...

Is it worth the bother? We're coming up on our annual inspection in May, and there are at least four antennas on our bird that do nothing. I'll bet there's a few feet of cable going to each one, too. Does removing an antenna net you any extra speed, or is it mainly a weight reduction...

Kobra wrote: I was thinking of upgrading my 396 to the 496 and bought VFlite's Interactive Guide to see the new features in action. It was very helpful, but I just don't think there are enough new features (taxi guidance, AOPA database, etc.) to justify the price tag. I am offering...

I'm a member of a local flying club which has ~30 members and 3 aircraft. A number of the club's long standing members have moved on in the last year or so and now its time for some of the other folks to step up and take the reins. One of the jobs that is open is the club maintenance officer. ...

In my 1974 Helio Courier, the avionics bus is powered by a contactor that is activated by the avionics master switch. There is no circuit protection between the contactor and the avionics bus. The wiring between the contactor and the bus consists of two 12ga wires. There also doesn't appear to...

I just returned home from witnessing the final landing of the Concorde, at Boeing Field in Seattle (BFI). What a sight! The British Airways Concorde will be on permanent display at the Museum of Flight at BFI beginning later this month. As if there weren't already enough reasons for pilots to...

I have an older plane---1946. When it was time for a radio upgrade I bought a solid USA made product--- a King KY97A. I'm an A&P and was asked to install an Icom A200 in a friends Cherokee. Surprise they're the same radio!!! I thought the pin out and knob arrangement seemed familiar. Sure enough...

Where can I get an old Scott Executive Mark III oxygen system hydro tested and serviced? I have one I'd like to buy cannulas for and fill but I don't know anything about its history. Portland, OR area would be best... If I have to ship that brick I might be better off buying new. -- Ben...

Anyone have any experience with the GNC-300XL IFR GPS/COM? Does it work well? Do you like the user interface? How is the screen? I want to have GPS IFR capability in my 172. What else will I have to install to get IFR cert for this unit? Thanks,

I have just watched Dr. Strangelove (again) and have always wondered if the Slim Pickens quote "I will get them doors open if it harelips everybody on Bear Creek!" has any meaning other than the dialog. Any ideas? Regards, Jerry

I'm going to buy a new R.C. Allen electric horizon gyro to replace the co-pilot's vacuum gyro. I'm trying to decide if I want to get internal lighting or not. I couldn't find anyone that has the un-lit model in stock p/n RCA26BK-6. I need an 8 degree panel tilt and that is a special order from...

I am slling my 1956 172, and will be in the amrket to purchase another plane. I am really leaning towards a 1968 - 1970 Arrow. However , have seen a couple of Archers that look interesting. Having a highwing I am partial to them - what are the thoughts on early 210's (money pits?). I have also...

Does anyone on this wonderful forum have the pinouts for a GLS-350(Collins Glideslope). Just bought it and need to hook it to my KX175 on the bench and check it out........Thanks!! John Prince N3DR

Hey Guys, I'm in plane-search mode after recently passing my check flight. One of the number one uses I want for the aircraft is to be able to make VFR flights up to Tahoe in the winter for ski trips (hopefully regularly, as the weather permits). As such, I have a pretty basic question-

...Spun in down at Dayton. Now all the masters of disaster have gone to the great airshow in the sky... Blue skies forever...

My partners & I sold our Cherokee 180 a couple months ago & have begun looking for a C-182 (fits our mission profile). A local mechanic also recommended a Cherokee 6. Most we've looked at have been a bit outside of our price envelope. We've now found one that's in our price range. Anyone have any...

Hi, Firstly I'm in Australia and VFR. I have a Garmin III Pilot, but am also about to purchase an iPaq PDA. Rather than upgrade to a colour GARMIN (296/396) at megabucks I thought I could get similar functionality using the PDA. Costings seem to be PDA nil (it's a sunk cost I'm going to buy it...

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...

Subject: Garmin too big for their britches? (Fixed Pricing) From: (TripodBill) Date: 7/14/2004 12:09 AM Central Standard Time Message-id: Many readers appropriately picked up on one of the most important issues in my earlier...