Our first annual last year increased our plane ownership cost by 50% (engine overhaul, prop governor overhaul + few other big ticket replacement parts + labor). When Rick and I tallied up all the things we want our AP to do this year, it looked like we have to reach deep into our pockets...

Hi, Just returned from Oshkosh home to Pierre SD. I filled up at Dodge Center MN this AM and not being familiar with the self serve gas fillup, I did not hang up the pump handle properly. Somebody after me continued pumping another $150 on my credit card ($200 instead of about $50). My...

I am getting sick and tired of rude, arrogant, sellers funny thing I just had a guy refuse to let my mechanic do a pre buy said he could not trust my mechanic to give an honest opinion and that if I cannot decide for my self if I wanted it or not then I don't need an airplane and don't need to be...

My friend owns a 77 172N. Eats Landing lights. A real pain to change with the cowling. I recently read in an old copy of Aviation Consumer Buyers guide that some of the N models are known to do this and that there's a Landing Light Improvement Kit from Cessna. I could not find one online Does...

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...

Progress Report: I have had this unit for about 2 years, replacing a Garmin portable that I had for about 12 years. The Lowrance was cheaper. The unit developed a problem in the first 3-4 months, I called Lowrance, (tolerable wait on the phone) confirmed the problem and shipped it back to...

I'm a 160-hour PPL and a club member. My club is great and economical, but availability and flexibility are becoming big drawbacks, so I'm toying with the idea of buying a plane. It's hard to justify on strictly financial terms because the club is such a good deal, but how many times can you...

The airworthiness certificate has disappeared from my airplane. How do I get a replacement? FAA.gov give instructions for lost registration but not for airworthiness.

The club to which I belong has a 1978 Cessna R182 RG Skylane. This airplane has the long-range tanks (80 gallons total, 75 gallons usable - both tanks). I'm looking for a fuel dip stick that can be used with this airplane. I found the following J-Air FuelHawk at My Pilot Sto ...

Hi guys & gals, I purchased an older Cherokee 180 with a Lycoming O-360A4A and Sensitech propeller. Unfortunately, I'm not sure on of the prop model as I haven't pulled the cone yet. Since I purchased my Cherokee, there has been a slight vibration in it while running and flying. The first...

I was simply wondering if someone could break down the cost difference of a 172 and M20. Obviously maintenance on a mooney is going to be a little more and the fuel burn is a gallon or so more, so just some thoughts.

Hello. I'm considering purchasing a plane that has Ceconite wings. They were recovered last year professionally, and according to an A&P I asked to have a quick look, were done well and correctly, and have a UV protectant. My question is the following: I don't have access to a hanger. This plane...

All, I am looking to upgrade the avionics in my '78 Mooney 201. I am going to swap out the KY196 and KNS 80 for a Garmin 430 which will drive the KCS-55A HSI, which leaves me with a KX175B driving a KI-204 as a backup ILS/NAV/COM. It would be nice to have a "flip-flop" option over there, and...

On Saturday, June 28, 2003 11:52:13 PM UTC-5, MikeremlaP wrote: If you have a "Spike Guard" filter capacitor on your alternator output, you may wish to inspect it immediately and perhaps remove it. I was noodling around the engine the other day, shaking baffles, when I heard a "rattle." ...

In rec.aviation.owning R. David Steele /omega wrote: What has happened to the development of the diesel aircraft engines? As far as I have seen, only Diamond has a production aircraft with diesel engines (they flew one across the Atlantic, with 5.76 gph). See...

I really want to make a good decision on this so, I'm giving myself plenty of time, two years, to get my ducks lined up. I've want either an Archer or an Arrow with an IFR package. I've started looking at and pricing hanger space at selected airports in the Houston area where it'll be based. ...

Howdy, My Requirements: 3 Humans, 4 hours, VFR, ~ 100 knots. Put these in order of preference: Piper Tri Pacer: Pros: Low acquisition Cost, Tri gear Cons: Often neglected. Ground Handling, old panel, parts support.

Here's some good news for California based aircraft owners: AOPA GETS HISTORICAL AIRCRAFT CLARIFICATION FROM BOE At the request of AOPA, the California Board of Equalization (BOE) has clarified recent changes to the property tax exemption for historical aircraft. This exemption is available to an...

Here in Indianapolis I have seen Mogas go down from $3.20 a gallon to $2.50 and it appears that it will keep on dropping. On the other hand at my home base I just filled up for a trip and still are paying $4.50 a gallon. Has anyone noticed if Avgas is coming down too? Maybe it has to do with...

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...