Hello cyber-friends: I may be moving to the Austin, TX area in the near future and am looking for information about the area. I've already looked up airport information at AirNav. Regarding this area, what is the general attitude toward GA? Are any of the airports threatened to shut down due to...

I'm thinking seriously now about upgrading the avionics in my Comanche. An HSI would be a nice thing to have too (once you've flown something with one you become a believer) so I'm thinking of combining the effort and putting one of them in too. Maybe a GNS 430 and keeping the 155 as my second...

I was planning on going to Airpower for a factory overhauled O-360-A4A next month, but this is quite disturbing. I'd appreciate it if you'd please keep us updated on the details. Thanks, John Galban=====N4BQ (PA28-180) Used car salesman and tactics. They fed me a line of BS in their quote...

Thanks to all for the suggestions on this topic. I spoke with a guy at Electrosystems (now Kelly Aerospace) about this particular problem and he mentioned the most common cause as one of the following: 1 -- One or more failing diodes; 2 -- Inadequate grounding between engine and airframe; 3 --...

Anyone flown one of these glass cockpitted beauties? I owned a 182 Q and am thinking of springing for one beofre years end for tax reasons. Tom

Hi I am interested in more information. Where is the best spot? You can email me at any of the following addresses: Thanks, Sam ...

I know that this is another frequent topic, but I'm hoping that someone can help narrow this down for me. I have a rebuilt Chrysler alternator (from Electrosystems) on my Cherokee that was installed about 400 hours ago. However, I am experiencing alternator whine that varies with engine speed,...

I'm looking at an older 182 out near Sacramento, CA. Any recommendations on a place to do a pre-buy? Thanks! Chris

If you have an AOPA/MBNA credit card then you should check the APR on your last statements. MBNA has been raising the APR on AOPA cardholders, even if you pay on time. So check your credit card statements and call AOPA credit card services to complain. And also call MBNA to drop the rate back down.

If I own a single engine airplane that needs some interior upholstery and trim repairs, can I contract with an automotive upholstery repair shop to do the work, or do I need to use an FAA Repair Station? Thanks, -- Mike Schumann

Hey Cherokee owners, Has anyone run into a problem with the whole dash and all avionics heating up??? Since I bought the plane this past summer, I thought all the heat build up was due to our famous San Antonio summer weather. But I flew into a cold front last night and the temp went down below...

Hi all, I'm trying to get plane with my friend under LLC(non-profit reason) in NJ. Any laws,tax, etc.... Please let me know. Derek.

Anyone out there willing to share how much an overhaul cost in your Cardinal's IO360? If so, what type of overhaul, from where, and how satisfied are you? In looking at Cardinals, I'm trying to get a handle on how much to plan for when it comes time for a new engine. Hopefully, that would be...

Anyone have recommendations for a good shop for a Piper Arrow in Madison, WI, and surrounding airports? Thanks, Alex

THis is a neat list of abandoned airfields in the US. Dave http://members.tripod.com/airfields_freeman/index.htm

SAILPLANE RIDE GIFT CERTIFICATES - great for pilots, friends and prospective pilots. Over 500 given each year from Jean, NV and Cle Elum, WA airports. Silently ride the air currents over the airport for a one hour scenic ride into the desert or mountainscape ($175). (Price same for one person or...

SAILPLANE RIDE GIFT CERTIFICATES - great for pilots, friends and prospective pilots. Over 500 given each year from Jean, NV and Cle Elum, WA airports. Silently ride the air currents over the airport for a one hour scenic ride into the desert or mountainscape ($175). (Price same for one person or...

SAILPLANE RIDE GIFT CERTIFICATES - great for pilots, friends and prospective pilots. Over 500 given each year from Jean, NV and Cle Elum, WA airports. Silently ride the air currents over the airport for a one hour scenic ride into the desert or mountainscape ($175). (Price same for one person or...

Karl, your post makes no sense to me. Every landing I make, in my '64 235, is as soft as a baby's ass! True, many people don't know how to land it, as typical Cessna indoctrination won't do! The technique I use, is chop it (throttle), and drop it (steep approach), then a progressive flare to a...

The Rogue's Gallery is a website created solely so that users of rec.aviation have a place to post pictures of themselves and their airplanes. See it at: http://alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm Recent additions include: - From Carmel, Indiana, Jon Kraus and his terrific '79 Mooney...