First, the discussion on Jack's new Arrow regarding the rheostat and landing gear lights was a good refresher for me this past Saturday. I flew a P28T (Piper Turbo Arrow IV) 6.7 hours on three legs. I didn't check the lights upon startup and taxi (it was daylight and the gear was down as I pulled...

A recent post bemoaned the high cost of replacement interior plastic parts from the original manufacturer (in this case, Cessna). I suggested that parts of this type are available, often at lower cost, from PMA sources. This led to a discussion of relative merits of original vs. PMA,...

Saw an interesting article in Private Pilot mag about the Sierra. Roomy & stable....sounds like my kind of plane. Prices look decent; and the FG Sundowner even cheaper (and more insurable for a 150-hour pilot than the RG Sierra) Looking for something that can handle two large adults + baggage...

Something strange is happening with my news server...not all posts/replies are showing up so I can't answer folks asking questions about N2104T. I'm able to see everything with Goggle groups though. I'd reply from there but am wondering about being spammed as you need to provide a valid e-mail...

You have the correct FAR. If it is not required in the FAR, it is not required. So for just rental, no instruction FOR HIRE (free instruction OK), you do not need a 100 hour inspection. Most planes that are rented are used for paid instruction, so most rentals require 100 hours. Also there is the...

Having carefully analyzed my flight requirements and plans for the next five years or so, I've decided to take the plunge, probably on a C-172L that I've been looking at. The fixed costs are right about the amount of what I've been spending renting (actually a little lower) and I'm about ready to...

Day 5 (Small Start) As I said in the “Day 0” installment, I ordered all new front seat belts and shoulder harness retractors from Chief along with the Airtex interior. The belts arrived and I proceeded to put them in. Since they are relatively easy to take out again, they did not have to be...

Over some time the bolt holes in the link between the horizontal stabilizer and the trim mechanism have been elongated. To get rid of the play, I consider installing an oversized bolt. The original bolt is an AN5-7. I am confused about the designation on oversized bolts. Can anyone help ? Thank...

Aeronca Champ - 1946 7AC NO MEDICAL REQ'D under light sport aircraft rule - approximately 2550 TT, 550 SMOH, 250 STOH. Email for pictures. Meticulously restored in 1984 and hangared since. Excellent Fabric; paint is in great shape and has very good gloss but has a few cracks that could be dressed...

How "particular" to an AP are DGs? We're looking to replace a DG in an aircraft that has an Cessna Navomatic 300A (I think it is called) autopilot. In the not too distant future, we'll be upgrading the AP (probably to an STEC unit, likely to the STEC 20 (we already have the STEC 30 Alt...

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...

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in my ongoing process of falling in love with various aircraft which i cannot afford (yet!) i come to the cessna 170. looks like 35-40k$ for a fair example. i think i prefer the no nosewheel configuration and i'm endorsed to drag so that's ok. i'm curious about the 6 cylinder 145hp motor. seems...

Hi everyone. I have just loaded up the latest updates to the "Aircraft of Australia" section of the CNAPG site. Around 100 new aircraft have been added and more photo's have been added to a number of the existing pages. This section of the site can be reached...

Okay, here is my aircraft. Now, does anybody have a 0% APR loan with 120 mos differed payments? MX-7-180C Star Rocket - Taildragger with 76” Hartzell Constant Speed Prop and Spring Aluminum Gear. Lycoming 0-360 180 hp engine with the enhanced performance of a constant speed...

A "dry lease" is a business decision, not a regulatory requirement. Dave Peter wrote: Gene Kearns wrote I have checked with the authorities and they say it is nonsense.

Anybody know if there are any STC's for installing high compression pistons on an AEIO-540?

Hi, does anyone use this unit? Thanks! -- Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

Is there any new news on the Fury at Sun n Fun or otherwise? With the few times I put anyone in the backseat, I am thinking it might be a good next plane for me.

The floor mounted trim wheel on my Cherokee has always been a little stiff to move. Others I have flown are usually pretty smooth and free. The jack screw on the tail is well greased and the pulleys along the way are moving freely. It appears the drag is in the wheel mechanism itself. What is the...