So, things are going about the way they always do when it comes to aircraft panel work... 1. Trim switch problems As previously posted, electric trim switch dismantled, slightly modified, and repaired. Worked fine on the ground. Test flight today -- nothing. Works forward, not backward, just as...

So, things are going about the way they always do when it comes to aircraft panel work... 1. Trim switch problems As previously posted, electric trim switch dismantled, slightly modified, and repaired. Worked fine on the ground. Test flight today -- nothing. Works forward, not backward, just as...

Well, I lost out on a chance to purchase a nice plane because I wanted a pre-buy and someone else just wrote out a check unseen. What do you think of this approach: Offer the seller a reasonable amount to hold the aircraft until a pre-buy can be arranged. If the results of the pre-buy indicate...

Listed on E-Bay... item 120055718188, one safe flight lift detector switch, part number 146. Fits many Cessna and Piper etc aircraft.

Just posted on E-Bay , 1 Safe Flight lift detector switch, new... listing # 120224473533. Bids starting at $50.00 plus shipping.

Hello, How safe is Eclipse Aviaion's decision to expose the wheel on jet that cruises at 41,000 feet? Has this been done before? On what airplane?

I'm curious if anyone has ever done this: Purchase a used aircraft in California (my state of residency) and have it delivered by the dealer to Oregon. There it will stay for 91 days and be flown on occasion, then brought back down into California. My real question here is "if I buy the aircraft...

Help me understand this as it seems too good to be true. For this tax year (2005) we can choose to deduct sales tax on aircraft, if it is taxed at the same rate, from income on our federal returns. So, if I live in Texas (no state income tax) and if I buy an aircraft from a Texas dealer before...

Hello. I live in Illinois. I am in the process of selling my Cherokee 180. Does anyone know if there are sales tax implications for the seller? Does it matter if I sell the plane in-state, out-of-state, or to a corporation? When I purchased, I bought the plane from an individual who lived...

Hi All I'm in the process of purcasing my first Plane from a private owner. The current owner lives in NY state and I live in NJ. I know with cars I would pay sales tax at NJ Motor vehicles when I register and title the car but how does the process work with Planes? I was told that you just snd in...

Are there any good websites out there that summarize by state what their sales taxes or property tax rates are for aircraft purchases?

Are any members of the group based at Salome Arizona? We're thinking about buying a lot at the airpark and would love to pick the brain of a resident. Thanks Paul Anton N1431A

Looking for a good salvage yard to buy a used top 1/2 of a tail cone for an Archer II. Thanks -- Jim Burns III Remove "nospam" to reply

Here's a great list of aircraft salvage yards in the United States: http://www.pa28.com/cherokee235/salvage.htm -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination"

Hello. I'm considering a leaseback arrangement with a FBO I know well and trust. I've owned airplanes before, and understand the risks, rewards, and costs. I've talked to people who have had fantastic results with their leaseback, and with others who have had abysmal results. But what I would like...

Anyone here based in San Diego? We have rental property there which is presently vacant. My wife loves the weather in San Diego and had hinted that she wouldn't mind living in the house. (We presently live in Tacoma, Washington--weather---ugh). Up here, I have a nice hangar, a fairly short...

If you own your own aircraft and would like to add an instrument rating or turn your private certficate into a commercial ticket please drop me an email. I'm a recently qualified CFI/CFII/MEI based in Oakland. My rates are reasonable and I have a flexible schedule.

I asked about a problem I was having running the garmin 480 simulator last week. Since then my choices have narrowed down to a Bonanza with a Sandel 3308 and a Garmin 430. I'd prefer the 480 but for other reasons this airplane is a better choice. I've been trying to buy a plane already...

Seeking comment on the Dona Ana County Airport at Santa Teresa (5T6), Santa Teresa, NM (across the river from El Paso, TX). Looking to head down there on Saturday for a horse race (my friend's dad has a horse in the race at Sunland Park). Any particular comments on the airport or area will be...

During day one of my 2000 Saratoga's annual today my mechanic and I observed the following problem. If anyone has some experience with this or they have a mechanic that has experience with this I would love to hear about it: Here is a description of what we are observing: 1) Gear...