Having carefully analyzed my flight requirements and plans for the next five years or so, I've decided to take the plunge, probably on a C-172L that I've been looking at. The fixed costs are right about the amount of what I've been spending renting (actually a little lower) and I'm about ready to...

You have the correct FAR. If it is not required in the FAR, it is not required. So for just rental, no instruction FOR HIRE (free instruction OK), you do not need a 100 hour inspection. Most planes that are rented are used for paid instruction, so most rentals require 100 hours. Also there is the...

Something strange is happening with my news server...not all posts/replies are showing up so I can't answer folks asking questions about N2104T. I'm able to see everything with Goggle groups though. I'd reply from there but am wondering about being spammed as you need to provide a valid e-mail...

Saw an interesting article in Private Pilot mag about the Sierra. Roomy & stable....sounds like my kind of plane. Prices look decent; and the FG Sundowner even cheaper (and more insurable for a 150-hour pilot than the RG Sierra) Looking for something that can handle two large adults + baggage...

A recent post bemoaned the high cost of replacement interior plastic parts from the original manufacturer (in this case, Cessna). I suggested that parts of this type are available, often at lower cost, from PMA sources. This led to a discussion of relative merits of original vs. PMA,...

First, the discussion on Jack's new Arrow regarding the rheostat and landing gear lights was a good refresher for me this past Saturday. I flew a P28T (Piper Turbo Arrow IV) 6.7 hours on three legs. I didn't check the lights upon startup and taxi (it was daylight and the gear was down as I pulled...

I'm looking at an C-172 out at Snohomish County Airport(KPAE), WA. Any recommendations on a place to do a pre-buy? Thanks!

I'm trying to locate a copy of the Kas Thomas book "Lightplane Maintenance: Aricraft Engine Operating Guide" I found a review at Amazon.com from the author explaining that the TAB edition of the book is a rip-off from his original book, published by Belvoir Publications. Does anyone know how I...

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...

I am looking for PIREPS on paintshops in the Northwest that have extensive experience with pressurized airplanes. I am interested in those that use either particle blasting or chemical stripping.. Any pricing info (either shop rate or what a particular airplane cost to paint) would be...

Saw this on Dice.com "Avionics company is seeking an experienced electronic technician. Candidate will have experience troubleshooting and doing repairs on electronic equipment to a component level. Will be required to complete quality and production paperwork, prepare estimates, and maintain...

To all... I have to fly into AGC (Pittsburgh, PA) this weekend. It's been several years since I've been there. I remember the last time I flew IFR out of there heading east, my clearance was really weird and long (like "intercept the 257 radial off the XXX VOR then...bla-bla-bla) Apparently this...

I recently wrote about my adventures with Fat Albert the Apache and the session on the torture rack known as "the annual"... For a quick review: I replaced the Southwind with a new gas heater, and a new torque tube and actuator arm for the flaps, repaired a stuck valve on the port engine (my first...

I need qty 1 of Unison p/n 9048205-302 in serviceable, as-removed or new/new surplus condition.

I took the advice of someone on this group to have my interior refurbishing done by Airborne Upholstery at Stoudsburg/Pocono (N53). They are (BTW) excellent and do a fabubulous (and very fair-priced) job. No complaint there and I am VERY pleased. But in replacing the headliner, we decided that it...

Are now available on the Rogue's Gallery, at: http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rogue's_gallery_a-h.htm#A We're still (Hint! Hint!) awaiting the pictures of the interior and panel, and will post them ASAP. Great plane, Jack. I can't wait to see it! -- Jay Honeck

Good evening, I just finished updated the website for Barry Simpson. www.airplanesforsale.com Additional for sale:

I thought I had posted this last week, but it appears it never got to the Usenet at large so here's try #2. After all the praise Jack Allison's been getting on his new bird, I've become a little jealous. (And what a nice bird it is Jack) I've become a new co-owner in a 4-way in an existing...

Stuff that I can remember off the top of my head: - GNS-430 GPS (a hard one to forget...drool drool) - JPI EDM-700 engine analyzer - GAMI injectors - DRE-468 intercom - KX-155 COM2 - Vertical compass - 180 SMOH...well, after our return trip, that's more like 195-ish SMOH - Less than 3000 TTAF -...

Does anybody know if JW Miller Aviation of Texas is still in business? They used to be out of Marble Falls, TX and had a lot of STCs for Aztec and Comanche Modifications. I'd like to find a list of them and to see if they are still manufacturing. Thanks Jim