Probably a silly question, but what are the pros and cons of air Vs Nitrogen filling of the oleo struts. Just how much of a problem would be the humidity be if they are filled with air. Given the environmental temperatures would probably never get below freezing Its for a Cherokee 235. Also...

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The upcoming OMF-4 looks like a lot of plane at a whole lot less than a 182. Anyone have thoughts on how they like their current OMF planes? Thanks, Ross Rehfeld

Yesterday was an unusual day here in Ohio for December so I decided to get my badly needed flying "fix". Clear skies, smooth air and a planned trip to southern Ohio and back to home base (DLZ). Onboard was myself PIC and wife. The usual pre-flight and run-up everything normal. After reaching...

I am completing a top overhaul on a 200 hour "Re-Manufacture" by Chuck Ney Enterprises. The former owner had this process done, and the engine was given a fresh logbook. If you are wondering about the reliability of such engines, ponder the possibility of having to replace all the cylinders at...

I am completing a top overhaul on a 200 hour "Re-Manufacture" by Chuck Ney Enterprises. The former owner had this process done, and the engine was given a fresh logbook. If you are wondering about the reliability of such engines, ponder the possibility of having to replace all the cylinders at...

Had a potentially bad experience in my Archer tonight. Wife and I flew to dinner and returned to the home port about 5:20. Airport normally is open till sunset (which is 5:07 tonight) but as we taxied in, the lights in their cars went out and they came walking to my plane. I store in the big...

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remember that only one medical away is flying Ultralights or the new Sport Pilot license. won't hurt to read up on the new Sport Pilot rules -- Have a good day and stay out of the trees! See ya on Sport Aircraft group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Sport_Aircraft/

not a dramatic story, but one worth telling... I was flying my bird over to another airport for the annual. Was planning on replacing the right fuel cell so at the end of the previous flight I topped off the left side only (figured I'd burn off the rest on the way over there). Lo and behold I...

Got this from an email list. ====================================================== To those who say "wait a second" and think not much can go on during that "Time" "One Second in the Life of a Racer" by Tom Fey The Unlimiteds go flashing through the racecourse, engines howling, air shearing,...

My partners and I have a verbal offer on a '70 Arrow. We're working on getting it down in writing but, so far, things look pretty good. Biggest issue right now is getting the pre-buy scheduled and having SB 1006, the wing spar corrosion service bulletin, performed. I'm planning to fly back to...

Did you ever notice that fixing one thing often seem to break something else in the old airplanes most of us fly? We just had our new Directional Gyro installed today (just six weeks after our Attitude Indicator failed), and lo and behold, our autopilot works again! The gyros erect immediately,...

Did anyone else notice that the C195 on EAA's August calendar / wallpaper http://www.eaa.org/wallpaper/images/august04/cessna195_640.jpg has a backwards-turning prop? Dave

Hi everyone, This group seems especially knowledgable, I hope you don't mind a question about a friend's plane. Its a 78 Arrow and is being used by a FBO for training. For the last month or so, they can't seem to keep the battery charged. Started a month ago and the alternator was found not...

Is there a online service/maintenance manual organization? I don't want to buy every aircraft manual, just want access when needed. Thanks

For a long time I've been meaning to convert my cost of ownership spreadsheet into a web page. Over the weekend I wrote a rudimentary sc-to-html converter (sc is an ancient, terminal based spreadsheet). http://ben.com/flying/costown.html I've already filled the page with caveats and disclaimers...

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For those that aero-shop online, where do you order your oil filters from? It's time for me to stock up again... (I use CH48110's) TIA, -- Ben C-172 - N13258 @ 87Y