I am considering building an RV-7A. I currently own an Arrow. I would like to have an airplane that will cruise at about 200, with a 200 Hp engine in order to keep the fuel burn numbers within reason. Is the RV the way to go or am I missing something?? Any words of wisdom would be greatly...

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

Flyers, If anyone would like my 2 DVD set of King Flight Instructor Checkride Course it is on eBay for 10 bucks. http://tinyurl.com/ddqntc Kobra

Its annual time here in rainy California, IA spotted a few spots (about the size of a dime) of incipient corrosion on the prop so he pulled it and sent it off to the prop shop for cleaning and painting (said it probably wouldn't need a full overhaul). OK by me . . . lets always err on the safe...

I heard a rumor that there no long is an insurance company, any insurance company, willing to insure a tailwheel plane for primary training. Is this true? Helen

Reading one of the piloting web/video services and came across this comment: "Still; there remains the specter of trouble ahead... as most of the better offerings at the USSAE (LSA aircraft) cost well over 100K... and we're not sure that there is a sustainable market for aircraft in that price...

Anyone in the Raleigh-Durha, area know of hangars available for rent? I'm also looking for avionics installers that are cheaper than $65/hr. Thanks for any help. Patrick N7416X

1, Working Cessna NAV/COM ARC 300 or Replacement For 1976 150M Wanted Cheap (I think It Is 14V system) Will only be used temporarily untill i can drop a gps/com in it. 2, 2 Place Intercom Wanted Cheap Battery Or Panel Mount Please E-mail me at or call 360-521-8452 if you have...

I'm on a roll now -- so here's a new page of pix Mary and I took at the National Air Tour stop yesterday, in Anoka, MN. If you like old planes, find the nearest place the tour is stopping, and get thee to it! http://www.alexisparkinn.com/national_air_tour.htm Enjoy! --

I have narrowed my choices down to two. A CESSNA 210, 1960, 3895 TT, 377 SMOH , Dual Mk12d, IFR, Modern Panel, Great Paint, Good interior & glass, NDH, Fresh Annual for 60,000. Continental IO-470-E. 377 SMOH. 260 Hp. Fuel Injected. And a 1964 Comanche 250, 3500TT, 400 SMOH, IFR, Duel...

Hi! I fly a Piper Arrow 180 hp from 1968 Anyone have a spreadsheet or programme to calculate takeoff and landing distance letting you input weights, pressure alt, temperature? Frode

Hello all, I have an opportunity to buy a 1978 C-172 that appears to be in better than good condition for a better than good (for me) price. The logs are current and an annual was completed in February -- I've talked to that mechanic and he said the ship is in good shape. I thinking about offering...

Dear all, A friend of mine has an avionic repair shop outside USA. He dosn't have FAA repair station certificate as yet but look forward to apply one soon. He asking me if it's possible to buy broken radio in US, send back to his shop for repair service and then send back to US for certified? Also...

Due to popular demand, here is a rare "mid-month" Rogue's Gallery Update: - See Mike Rappaport's awesome (what year is that bird anyway, Mike?) Helio Courier at: http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rogue's_gallery_q_-_z.htm - See Mike Granby's outstanding 1980 Saratoga...

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....

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. ...

We have an MX300 in our 172 that has started producing squeals and static whenever it is turned on. It was intermittent a month ago and proceeded to being continuous. We can still transmit and receive if we can stand listening to the noise. I turned it on today and could clearly hear a...

Under the supervision of my IA, we installed a vor radio. I connected the vor audio output to one of the Aud-Audio inputs on the RT328D, thinking this would supply audio to the intercom (connected to the RT328 phone output) and the speaker. The VOR radio output only appears to go to the speaker...

What is a flow fee? Typically a per gallon fee charged by an airport operator to anyone flowing fuel on their airport. Some operators even try to charge the guy pouring mogas from 5 gallon cans into his 172. I've seen as low as a penny, and as much as a dime... 3 to 5 cents is typical. Paul

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/