A strange thing has happened that I cannot explain. I wonder what the readership thinks . . . I have a Precision vertical card compass. I fly at least 3 times a week, and I know my airplane real well. Last week, when I looked at my compass, the little airplane that should point up was about 30...

We just purchased a'79 M20J 4443H. I am in the middle of getting my 10 hours with a CFI for Insurance purposes and I have to tell you that this thing is a lot different to land than a Skyhawk. So far I am glad that my CFI has been with me because 75 percent of the landings have not been pretty....

Took off Saturday morning at 6:30 still very dark. Got my IFR clearance in the air and soon was in solid IMC. Some clouds were nasty black. Got course deviation don't like to bounce my plane around. 2 hours into the flight the clouds were not as nasty. 30 minutes later I landed at SGJ for fuel....

Do I feel DUMB! Flying west at 4500 ft I was "fat,dumb and happy" when I noticed I was in a 4000/10000 ft Class B vail. DIVE to get to 2500. I was not on the radio and chose not to call approach. I've filed the NASA form. By the way, what does that get me? Now, I guess, I just wait to see if...

I know of two accidents. In neither accident was anyone injured but in both the plane was substantially damaged or totalled. The FAA sighted the owner operator in both cases for violations involving the aircraft logging. In one case they did not like the wording of the last annual and in the other...

What do you think a reasonable price for the following would be. PA28-180B (1963) 3700 tt 1880 smoh (runs fine with compression in mid or high 70's I believe) 800 stoh mk-12D ADF Average Interior (maybe 5 or 6) serviceable but nothing great Paint flaking off in many places. Will need to be...

Hello all, Wanted to hear your advice about buying a brand-new plane even before getting the PPL ticket. Here is my situation: I am a businessman sitting on quite a bit of cash being generated by my business, and I am also a student pilot, will probably get my ticket by the next Summer. I am...

A friend of mine who is an experienced commercial and airshow pilot, but who is not too internet savvy asked me a question today which I couldn't answer - but I am hoping that someone here can. He is currently looking to sell a brand new custom built aircaft which was built with one specific goal...

Well had my 1st oil change today. Have owned the 1964 172E for just 25 hours. When the filter was cut open we found a few small slivers of Aluminum. When I bought the plane the pre-buy inspection was a complete annual and the mechanic didn't mention any "aluminum in the oil" so apparrantly this...

Any C-172XP owners out there? I have a potential partner and the 172XP is a plane that would fit nicely into a first time ownership scenario for both of us. Looking for any advice, the good, the bad, the ugly the XP model. TIA! -- Jack Allison PP-ASEL, plan-to-be-IA-Student, flying club...

Hello all. Just wondering if anyone is using a Pocket PC with GPS and what software they are using. I already have a Garmin 196 but I also have a Pocket PC with GPS and thought it would make a good backup. Thanks in advance. RT 1967 C-182 Skylane C-FCHK CYFD

Our "new" '79 M20J came with a 2 year old Garmin 430 GPS and Garmin 340 audio panel. The backup radio is an ancient King 170B. I must say that the reception on the Garmin sucks compared to the 170B. Am I doing something wrong or is this just something I have to live with? To me for 10 grand the...

The owner has reduced the price on this plane. Beaver RX-550 For Sale http://www.flyinggators.com/news/for%20sale/beaver.htm -- Have a good day and stay out of the trees! See ya on Sport Aircraft group

Is anyone aware of statistical or other data that would indicate what percentage of engines make it well beyond the factory specified TBO, and how much longer they can be flown safely? I worry about sudden engine failure due to metal fatigue. Many of the small Lyc. engines have a TBO of around...

Who knows about batteries here? I have a Yaesu (now Vertex Standard) Aviator Pro II VX-120 handheld radio. It's a good, basic unit that has worked flawlessly, it'ss relatively cheap and is all the technology I need for this. My question is about batteries and chargers for it. When I bought the...

I like to take pictures on flights. Here are some of my best - hope you enjoy! http://www.longspace.com/flypics/flypics_001.htm Prime Factor

Andy Facer just called and gave me the new quote from AIG. I'm back where I was a couple years ago. 2001-2002 $2,725 2002-2003 $2,717 2003-2004 $2,629 2004-2005 $2,723 I don't consider this to be a significant change. more details from...

Good day all, I have a 67 C-182. Since I purchased the plane this summer the pilots seat seemed to recline to far back. After some investigation it appeared as though someone had replaced the Pawls that lock the seat in position with the incorrect ones. The ones installed were from a 172 so I...

"I can teach anyone how to get what they want out of life. The problem is I can't find anybody who can tell me what they want." -- Mark Twain "Today people in America can become whatever they want. Trouble is most don't know what they want." -- Earl Nightingale What do you want? Are you sick of the...

A question for those of you who tie down: I flew just a couple days ago, then went out to the airport today. I was APALLED at how dirty my plane got! We had a little rain, and there's been frost in the morning, but I still couldn't believe how dirty she was. Does anyone have a good method for...