I'm curious as to the life expectancy of a generator. The plane in question is a 1962 Comanche. Any info would be helpful. Thanks...

Students have joined with alumni and the industry to rebuild the San Jose State Aviation program. Please check out what they have done, and where they are going. www.SaveSJSUAviation.com Thanks

Nothing cleans fiberglass better than Castrol's Super Clean. I've been using it for some time on oil and exhaust stains, and it works great. Last week I used it to clean the bugs off the cowling, for the first time. I had been on the road with the plane for a few days, and had not stuck with my...

Is an owner allowed to change (replace a defective) landing bulb. Does it require an AP sign off?

I need a renter's liability policy with $1MM total liability and $500M per seat coverage. I called AOPA and they only offer $1MM/$100M coverage. I think they still use Avemco. Anyone know of a company that offers high seat limits? My company requires this level of coverage to get into they...

Subject: Garmin too big for their britches? (Fixed Pricing) From: (TripodBill) Date: 7/14/2004 12:09 AM Central Standard Time Message-id: Many readers appropriately picked up on one of the most important issues in my earlier...

Hi guys, I have an Oshkosh Diary posted on my website...www.fairchild24.com. You can go right to it at http://www.fairchild24.com/osh2004.htm I'll post more as time goes on. don

My partner and I own a 1967 Cherokee 140 with a Terra 230 Audio panel. Currently we use COM2 as our main COM. Whenever we attempt to listen only on COM1, COM2 drops to almost inaudible, with the plane running it is inaudible. If you put COM1 on the speaker it is better, you can still hear COM2 in...

I got a postcard that says that if my plane is for sale they'll buy it for cash right now!!! Also, if I want to *buy* a plane they are constantly getting new inventory! Yeah, that's just the sort of inventory I'm looking for... Instead of buying a plane indiscriminately for cash *directly* I can...

I have suspected for a while that my old analog tach was lying to me. My Archer's static RPM at take-off was measuring about 22k and the minimum spec was 2325, but the plane seemed to have good cruise speed. When I pointed an optical tach through the windshield I read a static RPM of 23.4K. ...

I just ran an FAA database check on a Cherokee Six that I'm interested in, and it came back showing that the plane is on a Experimental Certificate. The purpose is shown as 'Compliance with CFR / Research and Development'. How, if at all, should this impact any purchasing decision with respect to...

I'm selling my Grumman AA1A to purchase a 1963 Cherokee 180. Aside from the usual prepurchase stuff, I'm wondering if there are any special things to watch out for on early model Cherokees. Thanks! (reply to brad@vision-technology and add .com at the end)

Currently looking at a mid 60's Aztec C that is low time and in beautiful shape. I'm wondering if anybody has experience with the maintenance and problem areas of an Aztec. I already know to plan on 4 times the $$ for maintenance of a single, I'm looking for real life experiences both good...

On your way to Oshkosh? Don't forget -- our "2nd Annual Pre-Oshkosh Fly-In Pool Party" is being held at our aviation theme, luxury suites hotel THIS SUNDAY, July 25th! All pilots and aviation enthusiasts are invited to attend. Free food, beverages, and live music will be served at poolside, from...

Just wondering what you and Mary thought of the Air Zoo and did you ever convince the approach controller that Atlas wasn't a (dare I say it) "Cardinal"!? Jim Burns --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

Anyone here anything about aero maintance cessna 150 that went down today at daybreak in vancouver, wa area

I decided to check the vernatherm on my Archer's engine because it is running on the high end of the green during summer flights. I had already checked the sending unit and guage and found it to be OK. I then removed a 1" hex cap from the top left of the oil filter adapter on the accessory case. ...

I'm looking at real estate near Austin TX and have found references to a "Capella Air Ranch". Every link I've found to their site is broken. Anyone know anything about them? Tim

What's the latest thinking on the GNS-430 vs. the CNX80? I'm planning a panel upgrade and have read all the magazine articles, including the comparison in Aviation Consumer, but it would be interesting to hear from some actual users on how they compare. It seems the general impression is that the...

....in anticipation for Oshkosh? I can't wait much longer, or I'll bust! :-) -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com