I just looked at one of these jewels yesterday and I am impressed. Is anyone using one? How do you like it. I'd really like to hear pro's and cons. I'm presently using a King Skymap IIIC and could probably sell if for what a Lowrance 2000C would cost. Thanks

I don't know if this has been covered before, but how much is everyone paying for their hangars and what is provided? Mine is a T-hanger with a dirt floor, free electric and manual doors that are a bear to open and close. The hangar is damp of course, but not too bad. When we first secured it...

We've got a bag full of leather scraps, left over from our new interior job last fall. I would like to wrap our yokes with it, so that they match the seats and throttle cover. Anyone ever done this? I don't want to just wind the stuff around and have it look like crap in a few months. Should I...

On Monday, July 31, 2000 at 2:00:00 AM UTC-5, John Benjamin wrote: Our 182Q has a Century 1 autopilot but we have no manual for it. Can anyone give me an overview of how the two knobs on the turn and bank indicator are used? thanks, John

I have an old Sensenich 74" propeller (I think from a 172) that was a hand-me-down gift from another pilot. The prop did not pass its inspection, and although it does not look it - the prop is no longer airworthy. I have had it hanging in my garage for a few years, and have decided it would be...

Hi folks, I was in the process of purchasing an AA-5A cheetah this week and spoke with the owner about it. Pictures looked good and the specs were reasonable for the price. Then I inquire about damage and use. NDH, great. But then came the bombshell. I asked and he said that he sees around 112-115...

I am anticipating getting my private certificate in the not-too-distant future. I know this may sound like a real dorky thing to some people, which is why I am reluctant to ask my instructor, but I was thinking about getting a uniform. I do not want to do anything against any "protocol", nor...

On Friday, February 8, 2002 at 10:42:07 PM UTC-5, dutch wrote: I bought 100 ft of 1/2" line and a sailing block. Tie one end of the rope to the back of the hangar, tie block to the tail hook, and drag the loose end. It multiplies your effort x 2 and allows you to stand inside the hangar. ...

Hello and happy Friday : I requested an FAA CD-ROM with all the archived paperwork for my plane. While looking through the various 'Bill of Sale' forms, most of them say '$1 + OVC' for the selling price. (OVC = Other Verbal Consideration) Any ideas why this is done? -- Ben C-172 - N13258 @ 87Y

Was hopping someone here knows what the pin out was for the Collins VHF-251 TSO radio is. I have a spare sitting around and was hoping to make it into a base unit to monitor while I am working out in the hanger. If someone knows what it is, please post. Thanks Scott D.

Hi folks - I just purchased a 1964 172e with a newly overhauled Continental O-300-D engine and was hoping to get some suggestions for improving performance on it. Is this feasible with this engine? I knew buying it that climb performance was quite a bit different than the 150HP Lycoming, but I...

Does anyone know anything about the "Riley Rocket" version of the Cessna Turbo 310? I am getting claims of "260 KTAS at 20,000 feet burning only 24 gph total." Does that make sense? Seems a little too good to be true. Does anyone have actual experience with a Riley Rocket that matches this...

I'm beginning the process of looking for my own plane and have heard lots of advice. Most have advised against getting something like a Cherokee 140 and opt instead for something like a Cessna 172 or a Cherokee 180. Now, most 172 N's that I've flown have a 160 HP engine. It is my understanding...

Sydney Hoeltzli wrote: Lightspeed is sending replacement UPS red. But. This is a known (though infrequent) problem. Caveat Lightspeed User; don't leave your **** battery box lying on anything expensive or any plastic part of the plane it would be a PITA to replace. 'Cuz that puppy was...

I read a few posts referring to the FAA certificated life limit of the cirrus airframes and couldn't believe my eyes. So, i did some searching and here's what I found: SR20 (approved 10/23/98) - airframe life limit 12,000 hours SR22 (approved 11/30/00) - airframe life limit 4,350 hours It's...

Others may be able to give more knowledgeable advise, but I am somewhat familiar with the gear system on the PA28R, and I believe the system on the PA32R is similar. As I see it, you have expressed two problems. The first is that the gear won't extend reliably with the normal hydraulic activation...

All, This information may be well known but I felt compelled to pass it along. I've been searching for a Nicopress Swaging tool and choking on the prices at the typcial aircraft supply companies. Turns out that Lowes has a Campbell Nicipress tool, 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch for $24.95. The tool is...

I'm replacing an inspection cover on my plane, the plane is painted with U.S Paint Awlgrip Matterhorn White. I have a small touch-up bottle of matterhorn white, but the inspection cover is too big to brush it and it would look bad. Does anyone know if matterhorn white or something very similar...

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Sigh Nine hours now on the newly rebuilt Continental IO-520 with Superior Millennium cylinders, and already the primary fuel pump is going back to the company for repair or replacement. More importantly, oil is escaping from the #2 and #5 cylinders' push rod tube seals (at the Continental case...