Hi all, I've been looking at the possibilty of buying and owning a 1977 Hawk XP that is very near its 1500 TBO. As I understand it, starting in 1979, the engine TBO went to 2000. What is the difference and can the 2000 TBO engine be put in the 1977 Hawk XP? Or can the changes that make it a 2000...

The letter is nice, but you might consider a little stronger approach if you are a voting resident. Tell the council chief and/or the members WIIFM (What's in it for me - or in this case... them). If these are elected officials who wish to stay elected officials (and most do), you might approach...

Does anyone know of a FAR that prohibits removing fuel, avgas in this case, and then putting it back into the same plane? The plane is flown for part 91 service only. Examples: 1.) The plane is 50 pounds overweight for conditions. 10 gallons is siphoned out into a clean, single-purpose,...

Is there any place that sells new knobs for radios? I am installing faceplate restoration panels on my '300' series transponder and ADF, and the ADF knobs are pretty clapped out. TIA -- Ben C-172 - N13258 @ 87Y

Could someone please tell me the proper torque for the oil screen housing in my IO-520-FCL? Also the oil drain plug? I can't get hold of my A&P until Monday but I want to change the oil tonight... Thanks! John Clonts Temple, Texas N7NZ

"Under Reagan's watch"... "A Bush appointee". Are you saying that Republican presidents cause shuttle disasters? wrote: I posted here last February, my opinion on what caused the Columbia Shuttle disaster. I was pretty much 'right on the money', this article verifies...

On Wed, 07 Sep 2005 21:41:41 -0600, Newps wrote in :: I have a 64 S35, first year with the IO520 and the first year as a six seater so as a four seater you have a lot of cargo space. One of the first things you notice is these things...

I'm in the market for a new airplane that can carry 4 adults for 250nm typical trips. No more than $600k. Any ideas?

Monday Night Football had a fun Atlanta Hartsfield ATC/"Top Gun"/"Airplane" intro tonight :-) Eagles by 2.0 over the Falcons tonight g Montblack (Did the Vikes play this week?)

"Peter" wrote in message ... It is for ocassional flights only e.g. 1x or 2x a year at 15000 ft, for 1-2 hrs, and 1 or 2 people but expandable to 4. In Europe. I have looked at the Aerox one with their oxymiser...

Grreetings!! I am returning to aircraft ownership after 15 years. the other day, I was looking to purchase an airplane that I saw advertised. The price and features looked real good, EVERYTHING i wanted!! except it had a run out engine. over 2100 hrs. they we're asking about $ 28,000 for the...

http://www.flyinggators.com/news/hurricane/exec.htm If anyone has more pictures of Executive airport after hurricane Charley hit please send them to me. -- Have a good day and stay out of the trees! See ya on Sport Aircraft group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Sport_Aircraft/

I have narrowed my choices down to two. A CESSNA 210, 1960, 3895 TT, 377 SMOH , Dual Mk12d, IFR, Modern Panel, Great Paint, Good interior & glass, NDH, Fresh Annual for 60,000. Continental IO-470-E. 377 SMOH. 260 Hp. Fuel Injected. And a 1964 Comanche 250, 3500TT, 400 SMOH, IFR, Duel...

Here's a very close call as recorded through the HUD camera of a T-38C. Scott Wilson http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=qLVtstYAZLY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLVtstYAZLY

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I heard a rumor that there no long is an insurance company, any insurance company, willing to insure a tailwheel plane for primary training. Is this true? Helen

Hey all. As some of you may recall, about a year ago I posted a question regarding two different power loss issues I was having with my PA-28-140 with an O-360-A4A 180hp upgraded engine. I'll summarize what's transpired and figure to get some opinions on what I might try next. Basically, I...

Anyone know of an STC that will let me run my truck on avgas? Mogas was $3.69 on the way home from flying, and avgas at the airport was 'only' $3.99, so if the gap closes any more...

If any of you have a copy of, or know someone who has a copy of the Smyth Sidewinder plans, I need a copy of drawing 302-2. Let me know if you have it or know where I can find it. Will pay duplication and mailing costs, of course. Email me at bd5 at bd5 dot com. Juan

My partner and I own a 1967 Cherokee 140 with a Terra 230 Audio panel. Currently we use COM2 as our main COM. Whenever we attempt to listen only on COM1, COM2 drops to almost inaudible, with the plane running it is inaudible. If you put COM1 on the speaker it is better, you can still hear COM2 in...