Hello, I'm looking for good/informative web sites on the Lancair IV planes. I don't see many for sale on ASO.com or Controller.com and I can't find much info on them. Any one ever fly one and can share their experience? Thanks,

Can anyone tell me where to find a spreadsheet (fill in the blank) of the the true cost of ownership. I'm looking at a few aircraft with a friend and we would like to know what this is going to cost. I'm trying to figure fuel, insurance, mait., etc..

I seek the collective wisdom of the group. As I have mentioned previously, I was the co-owner of a 1965 Piper Aztec, due to various conflicts in the partnership, the plane has not flown in two and a half years (approx.) most of this time it has been in a heated hangar, but has been out in the...

The BlueOnBlue 182 is coming up for insurance (hull & liability) renewal in about fifteen days. I'm very careful to get competitive quotes using the same coverage. So far it is: Phoenix $805 AIG $920 Global $939 (current carrier with no renewal discount) Any suggestions on another quote that...

Please accept my humble apology for the post "Looking For a Tool" yesterday. It wasn't meant to offend you and it will not happen again. If you see any more messages advertising our site I assure you it will not be coming from me or our staff so please inform me immediately so I can put a stop to...

I changed the oil in my O470R this weekend. 24.5 tach hours and 4 months from the last oil change. I use AeroShell 100W+, which is a 50 weight ashless oil (the one with the gold coloured label). After flying around for an hour or so to warm it up before draining, I happened to notice that oil on...

Does anyone in the group use a 12v auxiliary heater or heated blanket for added cabin or passenger heat? I've seen that they come in 150watt/12.5 amp and 300watt/ 30amp versions. We'd have to figure out the current load on our alternators but I'm wondering if we should even consider such an...

Just wondered how many of you Canadian pilots fly your GA aircraft down into US and how much problems you have with US entry/customs?

Instead of clogging up the newsgroups, I've started a personal aviation weblog, "Land and Hold Short". You can visit it here in a browser http://www.megginson.com/blogs/lahso/ The best option, though, is to use the RSS to get a live feed in your...

I currently fly a 1969 140 and am considering buying an Arrow. Is there more leg room for rear passengers in the Arrow than the 140? Is there a difference in the pre 72 and post 72 Arrows with the longer fuselage as far as legroom. I'm tall and need the seat back which doesn't leave any leg...

As I work my way through the sampler order with which Wal and y'all helped, plus some gifts, I am beginning to contemplate box purchases in the next few months. Bought a good sized cooler during the fall clearance sales so I have a place for such purchases to land. I do not know whether vendors...

On Fri, 15 Oct 2004 22:15:53 +0100, Peter wrote: I am referring to airframe/engine/propeller logs, not pilot's logbook. In the US, those times are tach times (times when the engine is running). It is generally NOT logged at all by pilots (nor is there any requirement for...

Bought an old Percival Sea Prince (twin engine with approximately 2,000 pounds useful with full fuel. This might turn into an academic exercise only, but would really like to save on car rental, hotel and restaurant costs when traveling. I've already figured out the transportation portion with a...

Hi all, Currently examining options for upgrading a 1979 172N with an IFR-certified GPS. We currently have two good nav/coms, M-1 Loran, and ADF that we want to replace. Goal is to find the most cost-efficient IFR GPS install to replace the ADF and add legal /G and DME capabilities. Keeping in...

Hi all. The glass (plastic?) faces of my VSI and altimeter are getting a bit clouded. Is it possible to get these replaced with new--as in "clear"--faces? Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks, Marco

On Mon, 25 Oct 2004 19:19:12 +0100, "Paul Sengupta" wrote: Strange, you'd think the lever thing would be instinctive to a Harrier pilot, especially one as experienced as a display pilot. Paul Stop me if I've posted this before. . .No, nevermind. ...

I was all ready to install a GNS 430 but now feeling that a GNS 480 may be a better option. Although more expensive, I am getting the impression that the GNS 480 has significant advantages. It seems that UPS stole a lead on Garmin with their WAAS approved unit. Now with Garmin owning the brand and...

Off I go to help with my first annual tell you all how today goes later this evening. Lets hope for the best

I've got about 750 Total Time, 50 complex, 100 IFR. Private, IFR, Commercially rated. I have no multi time, but am about to go to a school to get it. They estimate 10-12 hours in my log book when I finish my checkride. So, in research mode I asked my agent to get me some rates on Senecas...

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