Griffin GA. Today a Beechcraft Baron crashed into a building shortly after takeoff killing the pilot. Sounds like he might have lost a fan on takeoff.

Hi all, Did 165 hours this year (actually over 10 months) in the 172 and brought it into annual a couple weeks ago. Decided to overhaul the prop, governor, alternator and rework a ton of stuff. Wound up going with Sensenich Propeller Service in Lancaster, PA and am glad I did. The prop came in...

Hi all; I'm wondering if anybody here has any experience with "Aircraft Paint & Prep Booth" at the Corona airport in Southern California. How was their work? Did it hold up over time? Also, someone has told me there's a good paint shop at the Sebring, FL airport, but couldn't remember its name. ...

Hello airbus a320 on reverse http://www.airliners.net/open.file/461365/M/ Franck

I'm fantasy shopping for my new warbird or historic aircraft. My requirements are ... - Historic value (rare and interesting aircraft) - Reasonably easy to fly - No turbines and under 12,500 lbs (no type rating needed) - Seats two - Aerobatic - Easy on the eyes

The GOP's energy bill will require ethenol in gasoline, apparently even in areas that do not have smog issues. Is this the end of autogas? -- A host is a host from coast to & no one will talk to a host that's close.........(301) 56-LINUX Unless the host (that...

Hey all, Just got a new Surecheck Trafficscope VRX (the model with altitude racking) - which I'll refer to as "the unit" - and since theres been some discussion and interest in these types of devices I'll give you my opinions on it. Aircraft Spruce had 1 in stock, so I got it and as soon as...

Does anyone make a GPS device with a Multifunction display that can overlay weather downloaded from satellite? My search so far has not gotten very deep. The Garmin 530 looks like a really nice navigational device with a good multifunction display, but it does not seem to do weather overlays. ...

I just spoke with my insurance agent. My premium is slightly lower again this year. I thought it might be interesting to those who are considering a light twin. For my 1966 Turbo Aztec (PA-23-250) at $100K hull value, AIG's coverage is $2721. My info: PA-23 hours 488 age 34 last...

Wife of a friend is looking for an old New York Sectional. Her husband learned to fly in that area in 1963. She is looking for a Sectional about that time period, plus or minus. Anybody have an idea where she might look? Chuck

Can somebody shed a light for me as to who are the possible users of 12.5-4.5 14 PLY AERO CLASSIC tires ? I was told it's a heavy-duty tail wheel tire, but still have no idea about what a/c it is used on. My eventual goal is to obtain a pair of used tires to try and see if I can modify my hardware...

I need 30 answers by Friday morning. What is your favorite type of car? (The one you dreamed of as a kid, that is) BMW Lamborghini Farrari Jaguar

Okay, I had a little time today to create a webpage where we can display our favorite airplanes! See it at http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm I've only had time to add MU-2 Mike, Mary and me, and pictures from the rec.aviation party we held at OSH 2003. I've got a couple of more...

Got a few more of you guys "up" on the site tonight. Check 'em out at http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm . Just a couple of guidelines are perhaps in order. 1. Please send 4 - 6 photos. 2. I'll re-size 'em if necessary, but 640 x 480 size would be best. 3. PLEASE include some info...

Is anyone one interested in trading a light taildragger for fishing in alaska plus cash? You can visit my website at www.kenairiver.com Thanks Brad Giroux www.kenairiver.com

Looking through ads on aso.com, I ran into this picture. http://www.aso.com/aircraft/77810/panel-1.jpg What is the instrument in the lower left of the panel underneath the clock? It looks a bit like a VSI, but the 0 point is at 12 o'clock instead of 9 o'clock, and it appears to have 3 indicator...

Okay, last update for the night. See the new additions at: http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rec_aviation.htm Keep 'em coming, folks! -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com

Hi NG, about 2 years ago, " posted and answered in this newsgroup. His email address does not seem to work any longer. Is there anyone out there who has a more current email address? Thank you, Eckard

I recently purchased my first twin. A 1957 Piper Apache. I have been training in it for my Multi, Commercial, Instrument all at once. I am very impressed on how this thing handles. We finally got into all the single engine ops today, and I am grinning from ear to ear. We did actual shut downs and...

Does anyone know if any of the major tire companies are still making the 2.80/2.50-4 tailwheel tire? We've been getting tires from several vendors, all coming under different part numbers and names, but they're all by STA, US made, and they just don't last very long. They seem more plastic than...