Hello My family has an aerial photograph of an airport we need help to identify. It was taken by my late father-in-law sometime in the 1960's. At least that 's our guess. Could be a little later; and maybe even a bit earlier; we just aren't sure.

***CAUTION -- SHAMELESS PLUG WARNING *** I've been promising this one for six months -- and we have finally finished the Mustang Suite! We took our most popular suite (it's popular because it's our smallest, cheapest Jacuzzi suite) and loaded it up with new wall paper border, carpeting, window...

I had an interesting discussion with other pilots about converting my Piper Cherokee 6 to all electric. This would basically require replacing the AI and DG with electric AI and elec. HSI. So, then, there would be no use for vacuum pump. But, one pilot said that the certified elec. AI only...

So, I just found out that Monarch is out of business. My Skylane has a set of their fuel caps. One needs replacing. Now what? -jav

Thanks to all who took the time to look at my "mystery" airport photo. Seems the only mystery was on my end. It took less than 12 hours from posting for Paul Sisson of Litchfield Aerobatic Club to send in the correct answer. At least it's the correct answer in the opinion of several who...

On Friday, I had the perfect opportunity to demonstrate the fun and beauty of general aviation, and thought I should share it with you all, just so you don't feel sorry for us next summer when it's 110 degrees hot here! We had some out of town visitors from Minnesota, here in the Southwest for the...

I been told that the IO550 will produce 300bhp@ high alt. anybody knows anything about the IO550? *** Sent via http://www.automationtools.com *** Add a newsgroup interface to your website today.

I just installed a Michel TKM MX 11r which is a direct slide-in replacement for my Narco 120 Comm. Because I have an intercom, I had to add a resistor to the circuit board. Having done this, I installed the radio in the old Narco tray and tested the radio: Findings: 1/ Comm works great with...

I'm wondering what everyone else's definition of "Damage History" is. After looking through Ebay for a Cessna 172 I ran across this description: Complete Logs, Computerized AD List, Logs reflect no history of damage except: 11/2/95 Off airport landing; Wings, rudder & vertical fin replaced...

I have an interesting decision to make. I'm soliciting opinions and your perspectives. I have a nice Beech A36 Bonanza. It is a 1980 in good shape. 3000 hrs ttaf, 575 smoh, I am second owner, mostly origional style avionics (KNS80, ARNAV GPS, Argus 5000, WX10, King coms, nav , and ADF. It is a...

Any advice on how to change a nav light on/off switch. It's attached to the roller knob that also controls the panel lights. I don't see any obvious way to remove it from the front, and the back is not easy to get a look at while lying next to the rudder pedals. I can get the lights to come on...

I'm in the throes of a big decision on my next airplane. One airplane in consideration is an MU-2, probably a short body version from the early to mid 1970s. I have been able to find detailed information, gossip, opinions, local pilots, and so forth on my other candidate types (like a Cessna...

Folks, I have ADDED yet even more treasures and rare finds to my list of items for sale on ebay. The existing auctions are going well, and thank you to any newsgroup readers who are bidding. Lots of stuff is still priced way below equivalent new or replacement cost. I have just tonight added a...

In 1984 Beech did a major upgrade to the panel on A-36 Bonanzas and B-58 Barons, getting rid of the high-mounted throttle quadrant and control column boom and installing a conventional throttle quadrant and individual control columns. Beech didn't make this change to the F-33 Bonanza or the B-55...

We put a fresh battery in our plane for the winter starting season even though the old one was in good shape. On advice from several sources, I put the old one on a Sears trickle charger as a spare. The charger claims to sense the battery condition and be suitable for long term connections. I...

Despite a very favorable service profile, careful preheating, and frequent lifter inspection, the engine in our 172 N has fallen victim to the sudden lifter face disintegration that the Lycoming O-320 H2AD is especially prone to. Conventional wisdom is that his problem is the result of poor...

I just replaced the nose tire after 6 years 798 landings. Do I have the record? It was ( and the new is) an Aero Trainer so, you see, I only use the best. :-) Chuck

I have a chance to buy a 63 aztec in rough condition. It would be my first plane. Engines have 1200 smoh but one has a cracked cylinder. (estimated repair, $5000?) Paint is poor. ($5000 estimate?) Interior is poor ($5000 estimate?). Brand new props. Only 1 nav/com. older avionics. Auto pilot...

I would like to buy a fuel truck! 5,000 to 10,000 gallon preferred. I have been watching ebay and rbauction.com and I was wondering if anyone knew of other sources? How can I find out if the government is selling one? Thanks! Mike MU-2