Hello, As some of you may have concluded with my other posts, we're looking at a getting into a Twin Comanche and I'm curious about what questions to ask after seeing a listing online and prior to getting to the "pre-buy" inspection stage. Currently i'm asking: 1. if all ADs/SBs are complied...

What are the pros/cons of thicker replacement side windows? Does the thickness of the sides affect noise much? Is the 1/4" replacement stuff significantly heavier? -- Ben Jackson http://www.ben.com/

Ok, when I'm dreaming, I want a deHavilland Beaver on amphib floats with all the Kenmore mods. But lets be practical here, I haven't won the lottery. Is there a plane out there that: - is on floats (preferably amphibs, but I know they add a lot to the cost) - can carry two people plus camping...

Does anyone know what size fuse is used in the clock circuit in a 172H. This fuse is located in a holder by the battery box. POH only shows fuse and no ampere rating. I would guess 1 or 2 amp?? Thanks, Mark

I have a KX-170 that's *sometimes* just not working right in my VFR Cessna 150. For the same price (about $1,300) I could get either A McCoy MAC-1700 as a slide in replacement for the 170b -or- An Icom 200 as an additional radio (with the flaky KX170b as backup). Any recommendations?

There is a list of placards in the POH (Mooney M20J) and the wording there makes me think they are all required. Some examples from memory a "DO NOT PUSH", "NO STEP", "TIRE PRESSURE xx POUNDS". Sorry, I don't have the POH in front of me at the moment. The Type Certificate Data Sheet at the...

I saw this "question" on an aircraft auction on ebay today.... Q: Hello, Should you or your buyer have the need to relocate this aircraft after the auction I offer ferry pilot services http://www.aircraftdelivery.net I am an Instrument Rated Commercial Pilot for Both Single and Multi Engine...

I'm thinking of putting my next plane on an N reg. MEP class. To offset the costs some extra income woud be nice! If I have a commercial rating, IR and MEP can I :- a) Offer pleasure flights in my plane? b) Offer a point to point service for someone who approached me?

Looking through ads on aso.com, I ran into this picture. http://www.aso.com/aircraft/77810/panel-1.jpg What is the instrument in the lower left of the panel underneath the clock? It looks a bit like a VSI, but the 0 point is at 12 o'clock instead of 9 o'clock, and it appears to have 3 indicator...

A lot of us can not afford the $100K+ aircraft. Even Taylor is a bit too expensive at $54K. When can we expect to see something in the $15 to 25K range? I will note that I am seeing a lot of used aircraft in that range. I gather that the market is a bit depressed still.

Hello, I've been reading news on flying for quite a while and these seems to be the most well-informed groups (the googles)writer on the net. I would therefore like to have your personnal opinion on a question. I live in Northern Quebec (Yes, I'm french speaking so forgive the spelling mistakes)...

In researching after-market instrument lights (see: http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&threadm=3572149.7laLzgI6iM%40no.to.be.used.news.int.tagonline.com&rnum=1&prev=/groups%3Fhl%3Den%26lr%3D%26ie%3DUTF-8%26selm%3D3572149.7laLzgI6iM%2540no.to.be.used.news.int.tagonline.com ), I've...

What is Oil Canning? How is It Spotted? What Problems Dose It Cause? Dose It Affect Airworthiness? If So How Is It Resolved or Fixed?

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?

I have been trying to determine the length of a runway that would be considered a "short field" for my Archer II. The two instructors that I work with on occasions disagree on the amount of flaps to use for takeoff at gross weight. One guy says my airfield with a 2,800ft runway is a "short field"...

I have not been able to get landings.com for a while. Where did it go?

I flew back into PAE last night around 9:30pm and 16R/34L was closed with a disabled aircraft on it. Anyone knows what happened? A gear up landing?

What would be the ideal configuration for an aircraft engine, given contemporary technology? 1. Start at 0 degrees F with no fuss? 2. Water cooling for dependable cabin heat? 3. Automatic mixture control for altitude & power? 4. Automatic timing control? 5. Jet fuel (availability)? 6. Piston...

What are the real cost of operating a single engine airplane in today's economy? I've rented planes over the years since I've been a licensed pilot. (1976) . Would like to own my own, but wife says it cost too much in maintenance costs to own our own. I'm thinking along the lines of a Piper 180...

I am a low time pilot 100 hours who has time on 150's 172 (new and old) and on a warrior. A friend (also low time)and myself want to partner on a plane so we can build time, go on overnight trips without daily minima and just generally improve our flying skills. One day or aim is a float plane or...