VOR frequency 108.6 on flip flop. On one of my KX 155 I tried to put in 108.6. It would not show as such. It was something like 109.0 then when I flipped it to the left is showed as 108.6. Strange and very confusing since I was setting up for the VOR approach. Avionics shop is closed for the...

Rail mounts for Cessna 172 to accommodate AvMap GPS. The specs state 13.5 inches on the rail. I would think this interferes with the seat when moved forward. Any comments? Hank

Question to all who use Lightspeed headsets. I have been using Avcom headsets for the last 4 years. Only complaint is the pressure on the ears, even with GEL cups. How do you like Lightspeed? Pro and Con. What is the best model for the best cost? How do you rate the reliability? Where is cheapest...

Any of you use "No dips no Stars" in the remarks section of the flight plan? All comments appreciated, pro and con. Hank 172 driver

Just looked at my approach plates. Very few have NDB approaches, some are VOR DME, some require ADF. More and more now are GPS. Since I can use the GPS instead of DME for Some VOR approaches, is it not wise (prudent) to get an IFR certified GPS now? Should it be a Garmin 430 or a 480? The cost of...

I had reported on my trip to Georgia a few days ago. Now the rest of the story. I used Airnav for the cheapest fuel stops. Also used it to get my motel at Days Inn with the discount on Airnav. When I called for my reservation the gentle man quoted a price of $71.00. I told him I could get a better...

How difficult is it to master the Garmin 480? What instruction material comes with the unit? In one of the advertisements it states that you can program clearances into the unit as fast as one can write them. I find this hard to believe, I use shorthand to copy the clearance on my pad. C R A F...

I am still trying to learn all that the 480 has to offer. Of course it is not easy while insde the the cockpit. Would like to get a docking station then I could get a better handle on all the features in the comfort of my office. Anyone know where I might get a docking station? Hank

I have been flying approaches and all is well. Except it will not fly the Procedure turns or the hold on auto pilot. Any ideas Hank

On one of my $100.00 hamburger flights my VOR-Glideslope went in op. Worked fine until I landed then at take of it would not register. I visually checked the antenna, but every thing seemed to be OK. That afternoon I flew to my avionics shop for a check up. Of course my plane is due for the 24...

Daytron Clock. The stem from my clock fell off. Looking at the ends where the stem meets are tiny indentations like miniature gears. I have no idea how they fit together. See no break. What holds them together? Should I just use glue to join then together? Hank

Weather radar. Which weather radar are you using for preflight? NOAA, AOPA, local news facility? Or any others? I am sure there are many of them. Hank

This maybe slightly off topic, but Any of the members have an AvMap GPS. I have some questions and willing to discuss it off line if it should be discussed on this board Hank N1441P

Anyone know where I can download an approach plate. I purchase the plates for my normal routes, but need to look at another plate now and then. Hak

I am filing a flight plan 750 NM. I have 3 fuel stops appr venly spaced. I have 48 gallon usable and burn 11 gph. I could make this trip with only 2 stops, but choose 3. I save about $100.00 by landing at places where fuel is less that the big airports. Many of my pilot friends tell me that I am...

I fly out of an uncontrolled airport on the cut out of Class C airspace. Once airborne beneath 1200 feet I contact Approach. "XXX Approach, Skyhawk 123, departed xyz at 500 feet, enroute to ZZZ request flight following" This is one transmission. Hangar talk tells me that is not necessary to...

November 12345, a Cessna 172, 20 miles northeast of Sugarloaf Mountain, level VFR seven thousand five hundred, en route to Winston-Salem, North Carolina." For those who like to write lists, it would look like this: 1) FULL callsign; 2) Type aircraft; 3) Current location; 4) Current altitude and...

How many times do you get a cruise clearance. Ever get "unable" Lets say the cloud layers are 4000 to 5200. You are cleared to 5000, but want to climb to 5300 or above. Is it possible to get a "cruise" clearance to stay above the layers? What about over class B?

I am contemplating a flight form Venice KVNC to Atlanta with a fuel stop at KLCQ Lake City, or close to it depending on fuel prices. Do not want to go into the big airport in Atlanta. Any one have comments on airports near Atlanta within Taxi cab distance. Thanks

I need help. Garmin finally send the CDROM "in flight Demo" I put it into my HP CD Writer plus and it will not run. If I go to MY Computer and click on drive E it says the drive is not ready. Other CDROMs work fine, Any comments. Hank