I know after reading this newsgroup for over three years that many questions have been asked regarding the "best" GPS for the money...so forgive me but the Garmin 296 is so new I can't find out much about it. Lots of old articles about older models of GPS receivers. I've been using the Lowrance...

Did an oil change on my Tripacer. I've done them before and they're pretty easy. This one though, it looks like my oil screen cover is leaking like crazy. I actually changed the oil last month right before it went into annual. They flew it (looks like a couple of hours worth) with no leaks...

I'm considering buying a 1978 Cessna 152 that the owner is leasing to a flying club. I'd continue to lease it to the club and learn to fly in it. (I have 3 1/2 hours now.) I'd hope that plane to earn enough money to cover most of its maintenance and insurance, including a new engine in a few...

Flightinfo.com asked for pilots political orientation. Results: Democrat 22.97% Republican 57.24% Ind. 19.79% http://forums.flightinfo.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21699

Greetings... I may be moving soon to Mexico City, and I want to be able to keep flying. If there are any Mexico experts out there, I have these questions: -- If I am residing in Mexico, can I continue renting and flying aircraft with my U.S. certificate? -- How difficult would it be to get a...

Folks - someone has offered to sell me a set of landing gears. How can I determine they in good condition, that is, any repair that may have occurred and is not visible was done in a manner that won't fail on me? Is there an examination the A&P can conduct i.e. magna-fluxing (yeah, I know that's a...

Did an oil change on my Tripacer. I've done them before and they're pretty easy. This one though, it looks like my oil screen cover is leaking like crazy. I actually changed the oil last month right before it went into annual. They flew it (looks like a couple of hours worth) with no leaks...

I've just redone the panel in my Bonanza and the autopilot doesn't work. :-( Anybody have the schematic and/or serivce manual for the Century IIB? Thanks Dave Remove the "X"

Tony Woolner wrote: Is it more difficult to buy a plane from an estate rather than an owner? There is a broker involved who listed the plane. As long as there's a broker involved, it may be easier. Owners sometimes have inflated ideas of the value of an aircraft and refuse to lower the...

Tony Woolner wrote: Has anyone had deallings with Interstate Aviation in CT or Moyer Aviation in PA? I had Moyer do an oil change for me once at MPO. Good work and a decent price. They also gave me reasonable estimates on other work that I was pricing. On the other hand, I heard that they...

Hi all, I've been pretty happy renting a 172 from a local flight school in Minden, NV (MEV). However, as you've may have noticed from my previous posts, I have three small children. I now have a need get my wife and all my kids in a plane for a trip. Is there anyone in the area who has a 5 or 6...

No matter what your argument is - it's "BUYER BEWARE" The plane I just bought recently was after driving to Atlanta, GA - Pensacola, FL - Meridian, MS - and then to two towns in Wisconsin. And that was starting from central Mississippi. I knew good and well when I left for each one that it may...

Ok, guys, Lemon Pledge has been increasingly hard to find around here. So I emailed the company to find a local supplier. The reply is copied below. Obviously, we have to find another product to clean bugs from the windshield and leading edges. Suggestions? Dear Gerry, Thank you for your...

I've just bought myself a new Garmin handheld GPS. I noticed that the auto dash mount is stuck to the dashboard with some kind of double-stick stuff. Is it OK by the FAA to stick the mount onto my airplane's glare shield this way, or do they consider it a permanent installation and require 337s...

I recently bought a Garmin 296 and found I can not upload route or data from the 296 to Flitestar. The Garmin 295 worked flawlessly. I have the serial cable and the USB cable. Neither one will allow this transfer. Does anyone have any better experience? If not beware...I wouldn't...

Anyone know about this little 2 place twin. I would love to try and talk my Dad into buying a kit. It looks as if it will be the cheapest twin ever. 2 place side by side. 2 80hp motors. 3 1/2 gph, and a total of 7 gph. Looks like it will be the cheapest what to build Multi time. Put one of these on...

To the aviation community, I recently graduated from San Jose States aviation program with a degree in Flight Operations. After 5 years of pain and suffering I have finally graduated and come to one conclusion, the San Jose State Aviation program needs to be rebuilt. All SJSU aviation Students...

I was wondering how much weight taking off the wheel pants would gain me for cargo? I have a 1979 C152 with wheel pants and need to be able to carry a little more weight. I've heard around 18 pounds, but does anyone know for sure? PatW (a new pilot and owner)

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...

Thanks for all the replies! I think I'll start with some mineral spirits (although the gojo sounds intriguing) and if any exhaust stains remain I'll invest in the Aero-Glaze. Appreciate the help. z