Hi all, With the recent topics on Annuals hitting the group, I figured I'd relate my own, indulge myself in a short rant, and ask a question of you. Just got the call from our A&P today and our 172 w/180HP Avcon Conversion came through the annual in pretty good shape. Unfortunately, we did...

After considerable research, I have pretty much written off adding weather to my Garmin 530 right now. It looks like the GDL-49 just doesn't do what I want, and is too susceptable to interference for efficient delivery of detailed weather, and you have to add another damned VHF antenna (which would...

VFR flight to Meridian Key Field, Meridian MS. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRrAtUkYtqg Pop up VFR flight following requested. ATC and intercom communications included in whole video.. Thought it was strange that KMEI tower would ask me to report 3 mile left base when they had radar coverage....

Jim Weir wrote: "ONE BUCK WEIR" TOSSES HAT INTO GOVERNOR'S RING Great Race! "One Buck Weir" verses "The Terminator".

I hope y'all can help me figure out something. How do I save user routes in my Garmin 250XL gps/comm? I know it can be done, because the previous owner had several set up. I can edit them and activate them, but once I switch off the master, they're gone. It's not the wiring, because, as I...

I am running my Archer on Aeroshell 15W50. The Lycoming 0-360 burns about a quart of oil every 12 hours. I have a case of Aeroshell W100 and have no use for it and everybody at our field uses a multigrade. I was watching an Aeroshell video and was surprised that it implied that all Aeroshell oils...

I read an interesting thread where someone pointed out that all shimmy preventitive devices are designed to stop something that has already started, and that wheel balancing may stop a shimmy from ever starting. Makes sense, but my question is; What, if any, is the normal method of balancing...

Somebody got away with one of my Piper service manuals, probably by accident, but gone nonetheless. Seems somebody on this ng was telling about a new service that has them reprinted on CDROM. Can anybody point me to this source? Jim

As you may or may not know, Piper changed their wheel pants (at least on the Warrior) around 1978. IMHO the later model pants are quite a bit nicer/better than the old ones. Now the question is, I own a '75 Warrior. Can I legally put the later model pants on it? If so, what's required in terms...

Which oil filter can cutter do you or your mechanic use? There are several available and the prices are as varied as their claims. Wondering what you use and which ones to avoid. Currently we've taken our filters to a friends and borrowed him, his cutter, and his time. Time to buy one of my...

I located a plane I'd like to buy; unfortunately somewhere along the way the FAA didn't get some paperwork and the current owner didn't get clear title. Is there anything I can do to 'buy' the a/c and start working on it, or do I have to sit on my hands? - Mike

I need to paint my Tomahawk's panel (metal not plastic unlike my Warrior) and change the screws. I know that there will be some sending involved but I would like to find out what kind of paint to use. Thanks, Baha Acuner N9459T

starts at $25k, needs fabric work, good winter project! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2488219765

I'm surprised nobody has posted about this. Many GPS panel models are "no longer" IFR certified! Anybody else affected by this, posted on AOPA web site? It's courtesy your FAA! http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/newsitems/2007/070524gps.html We have a Garmin 300XL, which is one of the units...

Not a Cessna, but I updated my Cherokee Six panel to a T configuration at the same time I updated the gyros (It had the original 1965 gyros) utilizing the existing panel cutouts. As I recall, the cost over the new gyros was about 2 hours of additional shop time. The advantage of using the...

I have a room in Taylor Hall that I will $hare. Rooms are AIR CONDITIONED in this dorm only. UW-OSH dorms are two miles from the field. Shuttle buses, which run frequently, pick up near to the dorm site. I'm using one of the beds. Other bed (and possible air mattress on floor) is available. Sat...

Hi everyone, I recently received a notification in the mail from MBNA. This is the bank behind the "AOPA Visa Card" -- the one prominently advertised on the AOPA website front page! MBNA is proposing ten different changes to the credit card agreement between us. Well, maybe proposing is too...

Sorry...repost of six months ago... -Caution...blatant commercial hucksterism follows: - -We've found a source for ACTIVE GPS antennas that are WATERPROOF, GASKETED, and -mount in a single 7/8" (22mm) hole. They come with 16.4 feet (actually, 5 -meters) of tiny little RG-174 cable and your...

I have a C-172B that has the dual landing lights in the wing. The first position on the pull-out light switch turns on only the taxi light (at least I assume it is for taxi as it is aimed so low) and the next position turns on both (landing and taxi). Does anyone know if there is a legal...

I am looking to sell my glider and cant find a true value of this machine. If anyone out there is in the know please can you contact me on my e-mail address. *** Sent via http://www.automationtools.com *** Add a newsgroup interface to your website today.