I've kept my eyes out for existing partnerships in a plane that suits my needs but don't see any in my area (SQL, PAO, SJC, RHV). So time for me to take the initiative and get on the horse to start looking for a plane to buy. Most likely it will be myself, a friend and some one or two else going...

Went out the the airport to carve up some air this afternoon in the Archer. During the preflight, I noticed that I could get almost no flow from the right sump drain. Was concerned that if the sump drain was blocked, there might be stuff in the tank that could also block the fuel line or...

Any recommendations on the best Piper Arrow add-on for MSFS2004? I found a couple with google but the downloads don't seem to work. Doesn't have to be freeware. Mostly what I want is a reasonably accurate power model. I have ASA's On Top but the GPS is crummy and the power model has no...

I am thinking of putting a oqo handtop computer on my panel to display a moving map and WX data from an XM receiver. Has anyone tried out the oqo in the cockpit? How does it work? How do you power it? Can it be seen in the daylight? http://www.oqo.com It looks far superior to the palm/IPAQ...

Hello, with the current developments and progress in GA propulsion technology, I am wondering if someone already works on a conversion of a Malibu/Mirage into a "Thielert Diesel Malibu". This could, at least in Europe and some other parts of the world, make sense!? Does anyone have an idea? Does...

Cessna and Cirrus brought one of each to the Angel Flight fly-in at PNS yesterday, and I got the sales pitch from each rep. No test flights, alas. Both are highly desirable airplanes, of course, but I was surprised at how closely I rated them as a potential buyer: * Speed: Cirrus wins big: 40+...

I bought a set of Rosen sun visors for my Skyhawk about 6 years ago. I hit some turbulence that slammed my head against the cockpit ceiling and my headset smashed the visor. These were about $250 for the set. Now I want to replace the broken one, and (of course) Sporty's will ONLY sell the pair...

I would like to know the advantages and disadvantages of these aircraft. They have aproximately the same performance with a significant difference in the fuel consumption. What about maintenance cost? Please post your comments.

What ever happened to this publication? It's old web site on AOL is "unknown"? Anyone have an address? Is it still in existence? Thanks, Matt

Just had our annual last month and I dug what seemed like 10 pounds of birds nest out of the tail of our Mooney. I can't believe that the damn birds can even get in there but they did. Tonight I was getting ready to punch some holes in the sky and had my little Jack Russell Terrier with me. She...

I've seen some Apaches listed that are 'Doyne conversions' but I can't find what the conversion involved, except maybe 180hp engines. I know about Geronimos, but what exactly makes up a Doyne conversion Apache?

Ok! George Patterson If you're going through Hell, keep on going.

Hi, I tried to keep this to the r.a.marketplace but I own a plane and like to of seen hangar options come my way. Plus you might be interested in sharing my 8KCAB with me! I have a nice empty 48x48 with heat, bathroom, sat tv and all utils at FTG Front Range in Watkins, CO just 25 minutes out of...

Gary Wilcox wrote: I have a 1964 Cessna 172 (Continental 0300D) and the oil temp seems to be running higher than I remember from last summer. Its still in the green but only a needles width below the red-line. What is normal? Conditions during the latest flight were hot and humid - temp at...

What ever happened to this publication? It's old web site on AOL is "unknown"? Anyone have an address? Is it still in existence? Thanks, --

When I read about Lycoming engines the terms "wide deck", "narrow deck", "straight valve" and angle valve are used to describe different cylinder/case configurations. What is the GO480 in my Helio Courier? Narrow deck? Wide deck? Angle valve? Straight valve? Thanks Mike MU-2

Continuing on the Rosen Sunvisor repair replacement topic. The $69 replacement lenses that I ordered earlier in the week from Vantage arrived and they look just like the real thing (in fact they came in a box with a Rosen part number tag). However I was expecting them to also be equiped with the...

Well folks, I think the outsourcing of flight service was only the first of many short-sighted and irresponsible actions to hit General Aviation that are a direct result of the FAA's inability to manage its costs. If what I've read is true, the FAA will soon begin decommissioning TIS transmitter...

I recently made an inquiry to Garmin regarding their new requirement that GNS 430/530 owners pre-order the WAAS upgrade prior to November 2005 to guarantee the $1500 price their marketing department has been stating for the past 2 years... Keeping in mind the WAAS upgrade for these boxes are...

I have a King KT76 transponder that has picked up a little problem. It takes about 10 minutes before it starts transmitting the mode C information. ATC is getting the transmission alright, there is just no altitude information. It started doing this about a week ago and has been ever since. ...