Had a major radio install on my Baron- a Garmin 530W and 430W. As part of the install the avionics shop moved the radar display. On the trip home (the same trip where in IMC the alternator quit) I turned the radar on, since there were some storms over my home airport as indicated by the...

The first week in January, my partner & I took out 67 Cherokee Six 260 in for it's first interior update. We have owned the plane for almost two years and the original interior, while in great shape for it's age needed to be replaced. While they were in there we opted for new seat belts, 1/4"...

Robert- Thank you for your well-wishes! We certainly hope to get a lot of local business, but also want those longer-distance pilots, who own their own planes, to be able to take advantage of our convenient hours and pricing when progressing through further training. It will also give them...

SportPilotTalk.com has just launched The Affordable Flying Initiative (AFI) to help make flying more affordable. Read all about it at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Affordable_Flying/

Let me start by admitting my ignorance about DME's. In my plane I have to KX-170Bs, one indicator has GS. I also have an ADF. I have no DME, and I've never used one. I've started studying for my instrument written test. I've noticed that a large number of approaches would either be more difficult...

With the current depressed market for twins, it is interesting to compare something like an SR22 or C210 to a Cessna 310. You can afford a lot of gas, insurance, and reserve for overhauls; with a $100K+ savings on the initial purchase price. Also, I'd be surprised if there is much more depreciation...

Kevin Brooks wrote: "R. David Steele" /OMEGA wrote in message ... What is the advantage that the 7E7 or the Dreamliner have over the rest of the line? I assume that the market niche for the 757 and 767...

Well, the trustworthy engine (TSIO-520P) in my P210 has put in its 1500 hours or so without complaint, and it is time for a new engine. The choice is a new or factory remanufactured engine. My trusted Cessna sources in Santa Maria, CA favor a new Continental engine (at about $37,000), but they are...

I just established the Yahoo Group: for the private, noncommercial trading of general aviation electronic devices ("avionics") between individuals for use in their own aircraft. "Trading" goes to swapping for other avionics OR trading for paper pictures of old...

I'm looking at a plane that has a KX-155 radio without the glideslope. Can I add a glideslope to it and get another head, or is that something that has to be built in to the radio from the factory? Any info is greatly appreciated! Chris

Our partnership decided to sell our '77 Warrior II while it still had about 400 hrs left before TBO. That was a year ago. There is about 200 hrs left now. Vref shows about 48K and we've dropped the price to 42K. She needs paint and is right at TBO. She still runs strong and burns about 1qt of...

Had the dastardly happen a couple nights ago. Garmin 196, two David Clarks, eyeglasses. In my hangar, too. Looks like a pro job. No vandalism apparent. Plane was unlocked with key in ignition. And left that way by perp(s). The question: Would any of you have an A&P do a thorough check of the bird...

I've got a problem with a cowl flap cable in our Aztec. The other day when landing, I opened the cowl flaps to 1/2 on final, then full open after landing. I noticed when going from 1/2 open to full open while on the ground the left cable seemed stiff. I tried closing the flap, then reopening and...

My autopilot has started fighting with me, and I'm afraid it's going to win. It's a 3-axis KAP140 in a Skyhawk SP. What it's doing is ... well, it just starts turning. After about an hour, it goes into a turn, unannounced. There doesn't seem to be anything instigating it. It's usually to the...

For me, OSH is out of the question this year. With so many costs up, flat income, and the cost of fuel so high, it is just not in the cards. I am wondering if there are others in the same boat. EAA carefully guards attendance figures but for those that are there, what does it look like? Lots of...

I saw an ad in AOPA for www.airchart.com . Does anyone have any experience with these charts? My flight instructor recently got them. For someone that does a bit of traveling, it sounds like a great deal. I'm curious how practical they are (in-flight usage, not able to draw the big 'ol line across...

In a previous article, said: is endless. Does anyone have experience with this gadget? Apparently it opens hydraulically from a solar-charged battery. http://www.planepocket.com Since it's almost certain that you're a shill for the company, maybe you can answer why...

I have a Peltor Stratosphere ANR headset. I like it a lot. It's powered from a 9v batter that is in one of the ear cups. Well lately I noticed the headset was intermittently cutting on and off as I twisted my head. I easily isolated the problem to the cord. The good thing is, the cord has a...

A while ago I posted about an incurable oil leak in my '79 TR-182. Turned out to be rings. Decided to get a top overhaul. Now I am breaking in the new cylinders. On one hand I've been told, in capital letters, "DO NOT BABY THE ENGINE" On the other jand I've been told to maintain CHT of 325-350,...

Okay, gang, last chance to get the details. Here's how it's gonna work: Thursday night, immediately after the airshow, we're having a rec.aviation get together at our campsite in the North 40 campground. We'll have a few drinks (*gasp*!), and then head on over to Friar Tucks for dinner. To find...