I have rented space in a 40x40 hangar for the last few years, and am planning on purchasing a t-hangar in the near future. I would appreciate comments on desireable things to look for in a hangar. My thoughts: 1. Overall hangar condition, structurally sound. All the T-hangars at my airport are...

I run a Motion LS800 for my EFB. I use a DC 12V to 19V power converter to power my LS800 since I have a 12V aircraft system. To minimize the number of wires, can I use a single wire to run +19V from the power converter to LS800 and connect the ground from power converter to LS800 thru the airfram...

Flyers, First, as a reminder, some may recall that I had unwittingly landed one day in Williamsburg, VA without the flaps. I didn't notice they had not deployed until my next pre-flight when I found them INOP. They I remembered out fast I came over the fence and controlling the airspeed was...

It looks like I will have a mission to pick up a PA32-300 on Thurs. Can anyone point me to an online copy of the flight maual, or perhaps some of the pertinent information? I've got a couple of hours in a PA32-260 some years ago, and will have a copy of the manual available when I pick up...

We decided to move the annual inspection for Atlas -- our '74 Cherokee Pathfinder -- into February, since there has been little use for an airplane this winter. As a result of the weather and the annual (bless me Father, for I have sinned...) it had been 20 days since our last flight. I've...

Is it legal for a sport or commercial pilot in the US to rent a Yak-52 aerobatic plane for unassisted flight cross country? I guess these can only be certified currently for exhibition/airshow. Is that likely to change given they are still manufactured in Romania? -- W

Hey all... My Cherokee is almost done with the annual, but in the 75 hours since it was last inspected, the alternator bracket has cracked. It's complicated by the fact that the plane was originally a PA28-140, but now has a Lycoming O-360-A3A. So, the parts book doesn't necessary literally apply....

Whooee! Gona have to work until you are 70 to pay for that! "Margy Natalie" wrote in message ... Cy Galley wrote: TSA still got your plane locked up or are you still looking for that old

Still flying with the 195 on my yolk and that was $ well spent years ago but would like to upgrade. Anyone hear anything about what's coming down the pike next? Seems about 2 year intervals for these portables. Thanks for any info. Dale PA-24

Printing costs have been on a steady exponential increase, following right along with energy costs associated with creating paper from trees, soybean prices for ink, and all the rest of the process involved with creating paper manuals. On the other hand, the price of optical media (DVD and...

My Seneca V (Continental TSIO-360-RB) has been very hard to start during cold weather for the past few winters I have owned it. Besides burning out several starters I have tried tune-ups prior to winter and installing the Slick Shower of Sparks ignition system. All have helped a little but no...

Hey Guys, I'm looking at at 172 that has 1100 hours since overhaul, holding 73/90 ++ on all cylinders...the only thing holding me back, last overhaul was 1976... I've talked to several seasoned pilots / aircraft owners that say as long as it's holding good compressions, don't sweat it.... Any...

I am a watchmaker in Baltimore who specializes in mechanical aircraft clocks for collectors. It dawned on me that I could do something useful and make my services known to owners and restorers of vintage aircraft. While I can arrange to have clocks needing certification (non-experimental...

Does anyone have any experience with the Maule with the Allison turbine engine ? The Maule with the Lycombing IO-540 is $170.M , where the MT7-420 is going for $470.M new. I would have to add about $75.M in options for either bird. What do you think about the Allison turbine in a Maule ? Thanks

Hello, I'm looking to talk with someone who's owned a Turbo Lance for their opinions on ownership and maintenance. Thanks.

I recently got back into flying after a 12 year layoff. I am current, and flying high-performance singles (182). I have around 80 hours in high-performance planes, including retracts. I am currently building time to improve my skills and getting ready to take the next step. I am finally in a...

The oil in my Lyc. O-360 F1A6 is black only two hours after being changed. What could be causing this? Compressions were in the 70s at annual in September. -- Dan C172RG at BFM

My 1976 Cessna 172M uses a PAR 46 size GE4537 lamp for the landing light (12V, 100W). It is mounted in the lower cowling under the prop and does not last very long. I suppose the vibration of the engine kills the life of the bulb. I sure wished Cessna had designed this landing light installation...

I have had the opportunity to test out the new XMRadio Satellite Weather system (www.wxworx.com) enroute to Oshkosh... The unit is a demo unit which has been somewhat delayed from the initial planned production date of July 1 -- I am planning a Forums talk Wednesday 7/30 at Oshkosh on portable...

"Steve House" wrote: I've been reading with interest the several threads where a number of people have strongly pointed out the advantages of a backup electric AI to supplant a vacum driven main AI. But I'm reminded of the saying "A man with a good watch always knows what time it is. A...