Hi all, After a year of heavy use, including multiple applications of that nasty orange deicing fluid, my Diamond Start is dirty is hell. Technically it is not even white anymore. I want to give it a wash for the first time, but I want to do it properly. Our airport has a wash station with water...

Hi everyone, I was hoping someone can recommend an insurance company for my new Diamond Star. I am based in New Jersey. This would be a joint policy with my instructor (I don't have my ticket yet). I have heard that Avemco is overpriced, and I already submitted a quote request to Falcon. Any...

I have just received a tie-down sublease agreement from an FBO where I am planning to park my airplane. The agreement has the following provision: "The Tenant shall provide to Landlord Certificates of Insurance showing coverage and continued coverage by insurance for Liability and...

Hey Cessna 150 owners i just got my 150 last spring and this is the first winter im flying it, the problem is it's so cold in the plane that steam comes out your mouth, i had my mechanic check my cabin heater and he said everything is fine with it that just the way they are, does not produce much...

Some of you may remember my first airplane, N9636B. It was a 172RG and I had many hours in it. I frequently talked here about my experiences with it. I was curious as to what it was doing now and did a search on the plane. To my shock, I learned that it crashed near Catalina Island on September 5,...

I am looking for a used (can be well used) headliner for a C-175A. Needs to be in the free to cheap price range. The plan is to use it for a pattern. This way I can make a headliner in a design and texture which is not available without going to a custom shop. Since this is going to be an...

DuPont makes Variprime 615S/625S Self-Etching Primer. It has been recommended to me by a retired FAA engineer. I saw an Ercoupe and some Cessna wings being rebuilt at Wesport Airport (Dead Cow) in Wichita. Both were primed with Variprime. I am considering using Variprime to corrosion proof my...

Does anyone have plans or know where to obtain plans for a Cessna wing jig? How much is an old jig worth (factory or fabricated)?

There is a lack of Continental GO-300 gearbox bearings. I have heard of an outfit in California that can refurbish these bearings. Provided the bearings are not in too terrible of condition. Someone told me something about an International Harvester bearing which may work. The problem is it is not...

A couple of A&P and IA buddies of mine and I have been discussing wing rebuilding possibilities. Does anyone have plans or know where to obtain plans for a Cessna wing jig? Are there jigs available for rent or sale near Wichita? The wings we are interested in are for 150, 152, 172, 175, and...

There is a calculator that can help you determine when civil twilight is based on the date and your location. http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneDay.html

I am looking into aircraft insulation and saw some photos of a plane with AVSOUND insulation. The material looked very neat. I would like to obtain a sample of the material but have not been able to locate a source.

Is it possible and practical to eliminate the standard cowl mount brackets and attach the cowl to the fuselage with Cam Lock fasteners? I would like to consider the CAM LOCK 4000 series (stainless with phillips head) Is there an STC for this modification for a C-175A?

I have a KMA20 installed with 2 KX175B's. Where do I set the AUTO,COM1,COM2 toggle and rocker switches? I do have a 4P intercom and speakers. I would like to set COM1 as primary and COM2 on 121.5 for monitor. Thanks Cliff

Need Cleveland brake drums(2) for a Piper Tripacer Cliff Milton, Fl

Hi! I am a modeler and am starting on a 1/4 scale piper cub. I am going to build the J3P model with the Lenape 3 cylinder radial engine. Currently have a Saito 3 cylinder engine I am using on the model. Does anyone know of a J3P anywhere that is flying and I could photograph? Thanks! Cliff

Gentlemen, Ladies, How can one check Claims databases re aviation insurance claims? How can I find out about aviation loss claims and loss payment history of an insured individual or history regarding an insured flying club or partnership or corporation as it pertains to an individual (info...

Thank You Jay for the photo's, it is nice to see the faces with the names. Of course we wish to be there, just unable to make it. Maybe someday. Clyde

So I'm off flying-yea. Clyde

Just what GA needs, a couple of idiot's busting the TFR in DC. Thanks a lot fella's, sure too follow will be more restrictions/regulations. What's so hard about plotting out a course and going around these area's?? We are our own worst enemy. Clyde