I am back to pulling the warrior back into the hanger with a winch. I tried modifying a small briggs and stratton powered "mule" to the cherokee towbar attachment but could not get the control I wanted. So now, I need the experience of anyone else who has rigged up a winch with extended control. ...

I threw some pictures of the NTM Aviation cowl mod up on a web server. These are as it's applied to one of their turbo E or F models. www.uniontel.net/~jburns3/AztecCowl Jim

Universal Studios Orlando, get 2 free tickets just for doing a 90 min time share tour. Its really that easy! www.etravelflorida.com We also have an affiliate program where web masters can make .75 cents for every visitor who fills out our form for tickets. Everybody...

Looking to install an ELT, does anyone have any recommendations. The ACK ELT-01 seems okay. I dont want a 406MHz ELT as i'll be purchasing a portable 406MHz PLB to supplement. Thanks Dean

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I have a '71 PA28-180, with a fixed 60" pitch Sensenich prop. This is the standard cruise prop for a PA28-180. The POH indicates that 2700 RPM should only be able to be achieved through 7000ft DA. I am able to hit redline (2700 RPM) in level flight up to 11500 feet density altitude. POH...

Hi! I was told by my mechanic to only pull the prop handle until I could audibly hear a slight pitch change to establish that it was working. However, the aircraft manual says it should be cycled completely, and on a cold engine three times to make sure oil is applied to the governor, or...

I put a voltmeter on the alternator output and measured between 32-35 AC volts at moderate load and moderate RPM. Looks like some diodes have decided to give up. Does anyone have any info on the Plane-Power alternators? There is a PMA'd replacement for my aircraft, and I will go that direction...

Hello, I'm interested in hearing from people who have 'real' first-hand knowledge of the true costs of owning an older (early 50s) V-tail Bonanza. I've heard all the horror stories about the outrageous costs; but the thing is that I heard the same stories before I bought my *last* plane (a 1963...

The "Mystery Vibration" saga in the 74 Cherokee 140 (O-320 - E3D)continues. I began the quest by addressing those items that were due anyway. Swapped out the plugs with the old set and saw no difference. Had the mags overhauled as they were 20 hours away from their 500 hour mark where I usually...

Mine has not been on the list. Knock on wood, er aluminum. Ross Peter wrote: Clearly it's Lyco's intention to get people to take up their $2000 offer as soon as possible. What is unclear is exactly WHY. Are these 5500 or so cranks actually

Big Bertha Thing electron Cosmic Ray Series Possible Real World System Constructs http://web.onetel.com/~tonylance/electron.html Access page JPG 53K Image Astrophysics net ring Access site Newsgroup Reviews including soc.history.what-if Round photographic plates.

Exactly what is the role of the second mini-battery on the DA-20-C1? Helen

I just watched a program about the huge Oresund bridge between Denmark and Sweden, and there was a segment about how the corrosion problem for the bridge was dealt with. Instead of painting, they use sealed compartments that have the air humidity kept below 60%. This they said eliminates corrosion....

A local pilot called me with a preflight issue of a propeller blade on C182 being a bit loose in its socket. Holding the blade tip, he could wiggle it front to back and twist it slightly, changing its pitch. Some mechanics told him it was safe to fly home. Anyone disagree?

Well on my journey west I stopped in at Jay and Mary's. Last night I spent the evening in the Apollo suite. Complete with items donated by the nets own Jim Wier. Jim in a tie! and suit! This has got to be blackmail material! Cool stuff. Michelle

Hello everyone, Everyone knows that if you put in thousands of dollars for a solid college education, you'll reap the benefits later on. Is it also true for the FAA commercial license? If I put in the extra money to get a commercial license, can recoup that money (and them some) by starting an...

A few weeks ago while flying through -17 degree C air aloft, I spotted what appeared to be really a low oil temperature indication of the turbo-normalized, IO-520 engine in my V35. For a few moments, the oil temperature was around 125 degrees F. When I landed I contacted my mechanic, who...

hi all! This might be a silly question, but I am dreaming of owning, or co-owning a Piper Seneca. Not this year or next, but maybe within the next 10 years. I have been browsing the aircraft for sale sites, and found planes from the 70's (Seneca II) selling for as low as $139K with about half...

I just got a call from Aircraft Spruce. The makers of the EVAC-U8 smoke hood are initiating a recall. The details are at www.evacsafety.com . Use the sidebar links to get to the refund instructions. Evidently the units do not adequately protect users from CO. -- Best...