"Peter" wrote in message ... Hi On paper, the EI version looks a lot better, but I have never met anybody who has one. They claim more rugged probes in particular. Any views would be much appreciated.

We have been having trouble getting decent replacements for the above, which pop into the holes in the top of the wing to allow the main gear struts to be pressurized. Our mechanic uses 1 1/2" plastic (Polypropylene, I think) hole plugs from McMaster Carr, but they don't seem to stay in our...

i just ran across this fish tank on ebay here is the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26satitle%3D160040462068%2509%26fvi%3D1&item=160040462068 very very cool. if only i had some extra money...

Greetings!! It's starting to happen! buyers market!!!!!! The price of used Airplanes going down! FAST (Cessna 150 & 172's) checking trade a plane this past week the new sales listing's are reflecting a rapid downward trend in asking price. The dreamers (older listings) with run out...

how long till the vor/ndb system is decomissioned and everything goes to gps? dan

I was talking to an avionics guy the other day who was turning people away from the 480. His reasoning is that Garmin orders the required chips in bulk lots and once they are gone they are gone. Since the 480 install base is smaller than the 430/530 and since it does not seem that Garmin wants to...

We received notification of a Ramada Inn that was selling everything to the bare walls, in preparation for demolition. Although our hotel is unique in many ways, we *all* use blow dryers, lamps, end tables -- and, yes, ironing boards -- so this seemed like a great opportunity to find some real...

I'm curious where the actual requirements are for installing an IFR GPS. My local A&P says he knows an avionics guy who is semi-retired. I wonder if I could install a 430 in my KX-170B hole and have him sign it off. Would Garmin or any reseller sell me a 430 directly? For approach approval would...

Someone on the GNS480 yahoo group posted some text this morning from Garmin Service Bulletin #621, to the effect that the GNS480 does not comply with the TSO, and that it reverts to TSO C129 type operations, for example requiring alternate airports to have ground-based approaches, having...

Greetings!!! Buyers market now!!!! DON'T pay over Vref or NAAA for your airplane purchase! HOLD tight! HOLD TIGHT!!! If you pay to much, When you go to sell the 'creampuff' that you had to sink thousands of $$$$ finding out that it was a flying clap trap YOU are going to be the one...

Greetings!!! Buyers market now!!!! DON'T pay over Vref or NAAA for your airplane purchase! HOLD tight! HOLD TIGHT!!! If you pay to much, When you go to sell the 'creampuff' that you had to sink thousands of $$$$ finding out that it was a flying clap trap YOU are going to be the one...

A few weeks ago, I acquired the "collective usenet wisdom" on whether or not moveable control surfaces are repairable. The answer I received was that "It depends on whether or not the service manual allows it." As an example, I looked through a Piper Cherokee service manual which said that the...

We've got two updates to our Rec.Aviation "Rogues Gallery" of photos thus far this month: - From Montana, Michelle P has updated her listing with some new pix from her fire-fighting gig. See them he http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rogue's_gallery_i_-_p.htm#P - From New York, Lee "Rosspilot" Ross...

There is a filter on my Sigma Tek directional gyro at the port marked "inlet". It's stamped with "Pandect Instruments Labs" and "Ref # 6A/5237". It's a wafer type filter about 1 1/2" in diameter with another very small screen about a 1/4" in diameter. The small screen is broken (has a hole in...

Greetings! I have been looking to purchase an airplane and have noticed a side note during the search : Entertainment! When I talk to some perspective seller, as they tell me about thier 'creampuff' airplane I am at the SAME time loading the DATA of thier airplane into Vref or the NAAA ...

Greetings! I have been looking to purchase an airplane and have noticed a side note during the search : Entertainment! When I talk to some perspective seller, as they tell me about thier 'creampuff' airplane I am at the SAME time loading the DATA of thier airplane into Vref or the NAAA ...

The local airport authority (county) wants a pretty hefty chunk of change increase in the ground rental for our personally owned PortAPort hangars as well as a goodly increase in the county owned permanent T-hangars at GOO. If you are in a hangar (especially a personally owned portaport type...

Greetings! I have been looking to purchase an airplane and have noticed a side note during the search : Entertainment! When I talk to some perspective seller, as they tell me about thier 'creampuff' airplane I am at the SAME time loading the DATA of thier airplane into Vref or the NAAA ...

Any recommendations (positive or negative) for engine analyzers. To be installed in a Beech Sierra, IO360-A1B6 engine. What features are most useful, which less so. Is fuel flow per cylinder important? My mechanic likes the JPI. Any specific feedback on them would be helpful. We would install...

We're nearing time to overhaul the Lycoming O-320H2AD (6210 hours since new) in our C172N. This will be its 3rd major overhaul and we're interested in learning about the experiences of those who upgraded to the O-360. Specifically, the changes you found in performance, impacts on range, or...