Well, I met with the mechanics yesterday and we went through the complete squawk sheet. I've been dropping by almost everyday just to get updates and looks at things while it's all opened up, so there weren't any last-minute surprises. One of the primary things to get through were the logs, which...

Being new to airplane ownership, I would appreciate some advice from the more seasoned guys out there. This weekend, my partner wrecked our plane. He's okay, which is certainly the most important thing. I'm still not certain of the details, but it sounds pretty bad. Of course I'll be calling the...

Winter is comming to Ohio ( thou the 60 deg day today disagrees) and the subject of engine preheat arrises. I have a Tannis for the cylinders and a pad to heat the oil. I can call the FBO and have them plug it in an hour before I arrive and the engine is, at least, not cold to the touch. Still...

Hey all. I put a lightweight SkyTec starter on my Cherokee 180 a bit over a year ago. Recently, I've begun to notice that it's sticking in the ring gear on the engine for a second or two after startup. I thought it would be like a stock starter and require some silicone spray, but on a whim I...

wrote: You blithering idiots! You re-elected that imbecile George Bush as your President. He’s a complete moron and so are most of you! - Don’t you care what the rest of the world thinks of you? Hell no we don't care. If you keep bothering us, we...

I would like to paint the inside of the cowling of my 1991 American General Tiger. The AG and the new tigers have a carbon fiber cowl and mine is painted with a white textured paint. The paint that is there now is still adhering to the surface so I would like to paint over it. What does everyone...

A question for those of you who tie down: I flew just a couple days ago, then went out to the airport today. I was APALLED at how dirty my plane got! We had a little rain, and there's been frost in the morning, but I still couldn't believe how dirty she was. Does anyone have a good method for...

"I can teach anyone how to get what they want out of life. The problem is I can't find anybody who can tell me what they want." -- Mark Twain "Today people in America can become whatever they want. Trouble is most don't know what they want." -- Earl Nightingale What do you want? Are you sick of the...

Good day all, I have a 67 C-182. Since I purchased the plane this summer the pilots seat seemed to recline to far back. After some investigation it appeared as though someone had replaced the Pawls that lock the seat in position with the incorrect ones. The ones installed were from a 172 so I...

Andy Facer just called and gave me the new quote from AIG. I'm back where I was a couple years ago. 2001-2002 $2,725 2002-2003 $2,717 2003-2004 $2,629 2004-2005 $2,723 I don't consider this to be a significant change. more details from...

I like to take pictures on flights. Here are some of my best - hope you enjoy! http://www.longspace.com/flypics/flypics_001.htm Prime Factor

Who knows about batteries here? I have a Yaesu (now Vertex Standard) Aviator Pro II VX-120 handheld radio. It's a good, basic unit that has worked flawlessly, it'ss relatively cheap and is all the technology I need for this. My question is about batteries and chargers for it. When I bought the...

Is anyone aware of statistical or other data that would indicate what percentage of engines make it well beyond the factory specified TBO, and how much longer they can be flown safely? I worry about sudden engine failure due to metal fatigue. Many of the small Lyc. engines have a TBO of around...

The owner has reduced the price on this plane. Beaver RX-550 For Sale http://www.flyinggators.com/news/for%20sale/beaver.htm -- Have a good day and stay out of the trees! See ya on Sport Aircraft group

Our "new" '79 M20J came with a 2 year old Garmin 430 GPS and Garmin 340 audio panel. The backup radio is an ancient King 170B. I must say that the reception on the Garmin sucks compared to the 170B. Am I doing something wrong or is this just something I have to live with? To me for 10 grand the...

Hello all. Just wondering if anyone is using a Pocket PC with GPS and what software they are using. I already have a Garmin 196 but I also have a Pocket PC with GPS and thought it would make a good backup. Thanks in advance. RT 1967 C-182 Skylane C-FCHK CYFD

Any C-172XP owners out there? I have a potential partner and the 172XP is a plane that would fit nicely into a first time ownership scenario for both of us. Looking for any advice, the good, the bad, the ugly the XP model. TIA! -- Jack Allison PP-ASEL, plan-to-be-IA-Student, flying club...

Well had my 1st oil change today. Have owned the 1964 172E for just 25 hours. When the filter was cut open we found a few small slivers of Aluminum. When I bought the plane the pre-buy inspection was a complete annual and the mechanic didn't mention any "aluminum in the oil" so apparrantly this...

A friend of mine who is an experienced commercial and airshow pilot, but who is not too internet savvy asked me a question today which I couldn't answer - but I am hoping that someone here can. He is currently looking to sell a brand new custom built aircaft which was built with one specific goal...

Hello all, Wanted to hear your advice about buying a brand-new plane even before getting the PPL ticket. Here is my situation: I am a businessman sitting on quite a bit of cash being generated by my business, and I am also a student pilot, will probably get my ticket by the next Summer. I am...