Hello Guys: I am in the process buying a malibu and I was just told the engine log is missing (overhauled in 1996, currently 850 hours smoh)but the owner has MOST of the invoices for the work done during last nine years since the overhaul. My questions are the following; 1. How much is the...

What does everyone use to de-bug their planes? I want to be honest with everyone, I started a company that makes a cleaner but I don't want to use this area to advertise I just want to see what everyone is using.

I've been surprised to read nothing here about the new delay for WAAS on the 430/530s. Perhaps it's not new to everyone else? It was supposed to be available this summer. It's not. It's now projected for third quarter of 2006. However, one must order before some time this year to lock in the...

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While in solid IMC last Sunday I reached toward the windscreen to see how warm the defroster was and I got a quick series of static shocks without actually touching anything. Under the same conditions I was still receiving the VORs for the airway I was on and communicating with ATC with no...

Amomg other planes, I've been considering the classic Aeronca 15AC Sedan, and was wondering what to look for or to avoid when doing a pre-buy. Also, general comments good and bad about the plane? There aren't many for sale to use as reference, I know NAAA and Vref list them in the mid to upper...

Contemplating share of A36 primarily for work trips but also for occasional trips with family of six (small kids). We are resigned to shipping most of our luggage UPS for longer trips, but are interested in strategies Bonanza owners in this situation have used to cram in some storage here and...

Maybe someone can save me a trip to the airport to measure. Specifically, looking to mount a Davtron 800 clock, will it fit? While I'm at it, is there a convenient way to wire the clock for continuous power when the master is off, or do I need the "B" model clock with the built-in alkaline...

The cabin overhead light in the Mooney (M20J) is powered even when the master is off, which leads to an opportunity to run down the battery. Is there a legal, safe, and convenient way to either put a timer on it, or have it powered through the master? Thanks. Dave

May was an active month for the Gallery! Click on http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm to see: *- From Sacramento, CA, more pix of Jack Allison's beautiful Piper Arrow... *- From the United Kingdom, pix of Chris Blythe's French-built Wassmer 52...

We are shortly to install a factory reman TSIO520M into our 206 in skydiving ops. What run-in protocol would you adopt? How often would you change the oil/filter? How often would you get the shop to check it? Nigel, South Africa (winter coolish,max 22c and 5000 ft amsl)

Hello, This message is to serve two purposes: 1) to warn people about the business practices of MBNA bank (who provides credit card services to AOPA "aircraft owners and pilots association" customers), and 2) to find out if others have had as much trouble as me. Recently, I've found the payment...

Taken directly from the EAA website www.eaa.org and then to the autogas STC page: In the opinion of EAA, and in the interest of most conservative operations, the following observations are offered: a.. If alcohol content is less than 1%, fuel will probably have no effect on aircraft.

Hi All! OK... Piper Warrior...PA28-151 Considering purchase... It's is a 1976 Model.. Specs, (published) say stall, dirty ( Full Flaps ) for a 1976 built is 58 knts.

Folks, Been reading a bit of marketing blurb lately on synthetic engine oils with respect to my AEIO-360 in my Pitts. I fly it mostly on weekends and it sometimes goes a few weeks without being flown due to weather, mostly cool and humid here in the UK. Is there any benefit to the synthetics...

Is there a website I can go to find out the TBO and overhaul costs of any given engine? Right now, I am curious bout the GTSIO-520-L on a Cessna 421C. -Sami N2057M P.S. I thought I already posted this message, but it did not seem to show up. Sorry if this is a duplicate.

Vicky, our '75 Cardinal RG, is sick. We changed the oil and got a report of iron in the oil analysis (from Blackstone) and iron particles in the filter (from Second OilPinion). Hmmm... 26 tach hours later, same thing. Pulled a cylinder: yep, cam spalling. (Assume wailing, rending of garments,...

Ever since my name has appeared in the FAA database as an aircraft owner, I've been receiving letters and cards from various new aircraft manufacturers asking me to take a test flight. So far, I've received one from Cirrus, Lanceair, and Beechcraft. Has anyone else had this happen to them? Is...

I've been monitoring the board for a few weeks and have found the exchanges very educational. I'm hoping now that I can get some direct help to a few questions. I'm seriously considering buying my first airplane. My goal was something that had a low cost of ownership, could seat 4, and was...

Anyone know if Vimy departed Ottawa this AM??? Thanks