On the hydraulic flaps, does the position of the silver pump handle have any bearing on whether or not the hydraulic pressure leaks out of the flap, once they are extended? (The POH doesn't say that it does.) There is some mechanism underneath the instrument panel that has some adjustment for the...

I just looked at one of these jewels yesterday and I am impressed. Is anyone using one? How do you like it. I'd really like to hear pro's and cons. I'm presently using a King Skymap IIIC and could probably sell if for what a Lowrance 2000C would cost. Thanks

Due to some peeling clear coar, slightly thinning base coat in a couple of places, and some recent minor hail damage (with payment from insurance) it looks like we're due for a paint job on our Archer. Can anyone suggest any good shops (or ones to stay away from) in the Atlanta area? All...

After a few weeks, I called my mechanic, since I had not received a bill. (See previous threads for background): Immediately after the last annual, the plane threw an alternator belt. We went through three belts, and the last one has been in for six hours and worked fine. During this time we...

I fly to KBHM ( Birmingham, AL) Avag gas is $ 5.38 Gal!!! Just over the border in Tennessee AVGAS gas is about $ 3.38 Gal! ????? WHY??? I fly with MOGAS 95 % time for $ 2.65 /gal Thank GOOODNES MY Cessna 150 /150 has the long range wing tanks(40 gal) plus the O&N conversions 15 gal...

Just wanted to share this with you. Finished up my Annual. Noticed fuel leaking around top "dome" of mechanical fuel pump when I turned on my backup electric pump. Also electric pump would not "pressurize" as normal. (engine not running). Looked carefully at the securing bolt on top of the F/P...

My friend owns a 77 172N. Eats Landing lights. A real pain to change with the cowling. I recently read in an old copy of Aviation Consumer Buyers guide that some of the N models are known to do this and that there's a Landing Light Improvement Kit from Cessna. I could not find one online Does...

Decision time. Do I go for a panel mounted GDL69a in my 77 Mooney (MX20) for a big price tag. Or do I do the cheap and cheerful 486 portable route ? Seems on a cost basis that the 486 is the choice . Why wouldn't you ? I like the integrated approach for the neatness factor. No wires...

Dan wrote: Our club is in the final stages of purchasing a 1998 Cessna 182S. Much to my dismay, I noticed the lack of a 12-volt cigarette lighter (or it's 24-volt equivalent) anywhere to be found. (am I just not looking in the right place?) What are the options here? How difficult...

I have an MX170 radio that I use to pick up ATIS, etc. Recently it will occassionally have a buzz in it that is so loud you cannot hear the transmission. It will buzz on all freq, then later in the flight it will go away. This unit is no longer supported so I'm wondering if there is any chance this...

Does anyone have the pinout wiring diagram for the Garmin 396?

Greetings.... Despite a search to find the answer I'm seeking, I've found nothing. I hope some of those who've bolding built and flown can give me a heads up on what I'm missing. To be as concise as possible, yet not mislead anyone, here goes as to my problem. I'm helping a friend put his Icom...

I just got my new Lowrance Airmap 2000C and am playing with it before I fly with it. It is different enough from my current GPS (King Airmap IIIC) that I have a bit of a learning curve to get comfortable with the new unit. After spending over 30 minutes with Lowrance on hold, then getting...

This is a follow-up to a message I sent to the group recently about the Hartzell propeller AD. I flew out to the prop shop today and had them inspect my hub using the eddy current method. Interesting technology and quite accurate for finding the smallest of cracks on or very near the surface. ...

"Bob Martin View profile More options Apr 22, 8:45 pm Newsgroups: rec.aviation.homebuilt From: Bob Martin Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 20:45:25 -0400 Local: Sun, Apr 22 2007 8:45 pm Subject: Any Georgia fly-ins in May? Reply | Reply to author | Forward | Print | Individual...

Hello Everyone - I work for the controls and instrumentation group at Canada's National Research Council in Ottawa, Canada. We test turboprop and turbojet engines for most of the major engine manufacturers. We acquired 4 Microturbo TRS-18's in the 1980's for a research project that was cancelled....

I been dreaming to buy a machine to do aerobatics as well as touring. Currently I'm doing aerobatic training in a Pitts S2A, but its avionics doesn't seem very suitable for touring or navigation exercises. I have seems some Pitts S1S and the same problems. Can anybody advice me what would the best...

I did have the GA-25 antenna all the while I had intermittent lost sat reception. Bought a new high-gain replacement on line and did the swap last weekend. For 2 days prior to the swap, I would lose reception completely on a S-SE heading. The new antenna shows 10 sats 3/4 way up or better....

According to the comments on airnav.com regarding Modesto airport (http://www.airnav.com/airport/KMOD/SKY_TREK#c), someone mentioned that Shell has been selling gasoline without ethanol in northern California gas stations since 2006. Is it true?

Our support of that RAT HOLE Israel has BANKRUPTED this nation! The MORON in the whitehouse got us involved in Iraq, fighting JEW wars to the tune of $ 500 billion +++++ and counting! The MORON in the white house is trying to get us to fight ANOTHER JEW war with Iran! To Pay for this the...