We have a 1964 Cessna 172 E with the 145hp Continental 0-300D and a McCauley fixed pitch prop. Last Saturday, I flew the aircraft for about an hour. We were at about 3,500 msl with an air temp of about 42F. There were some low clouds at about 4,200 msl. No problems. Later in the day, my plane...

During day one of my 2000 Saratoga's annual today my mechanic and I observed the following problem. If anyone has some experience with this or they have a mechanic that has experience with this I would love to hear about it: Here is a description of what we are observing: 1) Gear...

My Seneca V (Continental TSIO-360-RB) has been very hard to start during cold weather for the past few winters I have owned it. Besides burning out several starters I have tried tune-ups prior to winter and installing the Slick Shower of Sparks ignition system. All have helped a little but no...

Based on the appearance of metal after 1,100 hours (filings in the filter and doubling of FE content in 36 hour oil analysis), I'm having my Lycoming o-360 taken apart. Two major choices to make: 1) Overhaul or 'look, see, fix'. That is, I could just go for an overhaul (est $12,000 for 2,000...

Salutations All, I've been reading on aircraft ownership lately, and had a few questions. In general, how do aircraft partnerships work? Do partnerships exist for singles? Are they a good idea vs. purchasing a used aircraft outright? What about flying clubs - do they typically offer...

Bought myself a new headset for Christmas. I expected it to just be a new toy, but I was amazed at the increase in understandability. Lets face it, like many pilots looking retirement age in the eye, my hearing ain't what it used to be. Previously, when I got into a plane, I would automatically...

I was wondering if it is possible to remove the ethanol from mogas and thought of the folling idea. Alcohol binds with water. Get a big tank with a spigot at the bottom, fill it with mogas. Add water, aggitate, let sit. The alcohol ladden water will settle to the bottom. Open the spigot, drain the...

Well... it is stripped, sanded, polished.. Now, how do we keep it that way? What do you guys use? How often? Dave

Hey folks, I'm trying to decide which is preferable, a relatively low time plane with missing logs or a higher time of the same model with all logs. The first is a 65-year old plane with 1800 ttaf and 346 tsmoh. It's missing the airframe logs from 1986 and older. The other has about 3000 ttaf...

I may have a chance to acquire a Cessna 402A with low time engines wondering what the good the bad the uglies are? "Please Don't Mention Expencive Fuel Costs I Know They Are HI It A Twin!" Steven Rhine CP-ASEL-IA CFI, Multi, ATP Student

Wanted to ask the group for their pro's/cons between the Cessna Skyhawk and Piper Archer 180. 1) What particular year models are more desired than others 2) Which one is easier to re-sell, and which one has more profit potential? 3) Easier to maintain?

Hydrostatic garden tractor. Jim "Peter" wrote in message ... Hi, A colleague is looking for a tug, perhaps an electric one, capable of towing the aircraft (a TB20) by the first wheel a distance of about 50 yards.

Most off of you know that I am from the pacific NW well I took a short job in Yakima, WA well it's like a 4 hour one way drive from Vancouver, WA I did it in just about 1.5 hour's in my C150. I was able to come home the same day and not be tired and saved money on gas to boot! was able to get some...

July 4, 2005. Pickens County Airport Appreciation Day and Fly-In, Jasper, Ga. (JZP) Vintage Flights and Alpha Helicopter will hop rides. Static Displays. Children's Tent. Fly-in and have lots of fun in conjunction with the city of Jasper's Fourth of July festivities. Contact: Pickens County Airport...

Tired of the ugly bow tie yokes (and the repetitive inspections). Anyone have 2 ram's horn 1.125" yokes for sale? Piper P/N 79276-00V. Thanks, Mike

I have recently bought a 1960 Aztec with generators. Although these have been overhauled recently, i'd rather have alternators installed. I see InterAv have a generic kit. Has anyone installed this before? What is the time to install, and any issues with particular brand? Any feedback would be...

I'm thinking about getting into an airplane partnership (or co-ownership) and have a few questions. When people say that you can't really save money with ownership over renting, does that include partnerships as well? I would think that with a 4-way partnership, the operating costs would be...

I'm wondering what type of acrylic cleaners are used to clean the windsheild and windows in your aircraft and where you get it. I've found a bunch of cleaners through the standard aviation sales channels but am wondering if there is something I could pick up locally so I don't always have to plan...

I looked at a 1969 Mooney M20F over the weekend, and was surprised to see how narrow it is in the cockpit. While sitting in the pilot's seat, I was pushed to the right by the left side of the cabin, and was not able to sit directly behind the control yoke. Perhaps I'm just too big for this...

I recently sold our airplane using a broker to represent us as sellers. Things seemed to be OK, a few rough spots, and I would like to have gotten a little better offer, but we negotiated with a buyer through the broker and agreed to a sale. Paperwork for the sale then proceeded OK and I flew...