We have an MX300 in our 172 that has started producing squeals and static whenever it is turned on. It was intermittent a month ago and proceeded to being continuous. We can still transmit and receive if we can stand listening to the noise. I turned it on today and could clearly hear a...

After a short 1.5 hour sightseeing flight today I tried using 100% DHMO to clean the bugs off the leading edges. It worked surprisingly well. Despite my precautions, I got a little in my eyes and a lot on my hands and arms, but I haven't noticed any adverse effects yet. Jon

Mine arrived today and I had 2 filters waiting for it. Short story: It simply WORKS. No fuss, no muss, no cheap parts, no weak links, no binding, no huge shipping or handling fees, quick delivery, no problems. After asking the group's opinions, I crossed off several can cutters that members...

http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rogue's_gallery_i_-_p.htm#OSHKOSH I finally got around to adding some of the pictures that were emailed to be by folks who attended our rec.aviation party, held in the North Forty at OSH '03. Scroll down past the fly-in pool party pictures to see 'em. (By the way,...

A couple of months ago our AI, which had been "coming and going", finally went. We replaced it with a rebuilt unit from "The Gyro House", which had the dual effect of getting our autopilot working properly again. Last month, our DG failed completely and suddenly, after a normal landing in Pella,...

Well my 1980 Skylane might not be exactly old by airplane standards, but its panel is really showing its age. It has the original factory installed avionics package, (Cessna ARC radios...). I've been planning a major panel upgrade/replacement since I got the plane two years ago. The current plan...

I put a voltmeter on the alternator output and measured between 32-35 AC volts at moderate load and moderate RPM. Looks like some diodes have decided to give up. Does anyone have any info on the Plane-Power alternators? There is a PMA'd replacement for my aircraft, and I will go that direction...

Dear all, A friend of mine has an avionic repair shop outside USA. He dosn't have FAA repair station certificate as yet but look forward to apply one soon. He asking me if it's possible to buy broken radio in US, send back to his shop for repair service and then send back to US for certified? Also...

They said they are making 5 per month, then there should be 100+ flying out there now. Anyone has experience building and flying one of them? They appear to be the only one in the ultra light jet category out there flying. Does it really take 9 months to assemble them together from the kit?

I have an M20J and I'd like to be able to take a bicycle sometimes. It's OK if it doesn't fit through the baggage door, just needs to fit inside the cabin and not block access through the (only) door. No passengers, just me in the left seat. I'd prefer not to remove any seats. I'm willing to...

Just saw in this month's AOPA (Fall flights): "Most pilots slumming around the pattern on a hot summer day will probably not flip the pitot heat on, but certainly anytime you're flying in or near moisture - at any air temperature - It's safest to use pitot heat." - Editor in Chief, Thomas B....

I need 30 answers by Friday morning. What is your favorite type of car? (The one you dreamed of as a kid, that is) BMW Lamborghini Farrari Jaguar

Hello... If you have a 530 or 430, does it accept the same updates? Or are the updates specific to each machine. Also, if you have both in your plane (one of each), do you have to purchase 2 updates? I notice that some 530s come with 'terrain'... is this an option from garmin? Can it be added...

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....

I'm hoping folks on this newsgroup can give me some ideas to take back to my flying club. We currently have 24 members and 3 aircraft. Through years of less than stellar management the officers the club has found itself in the position of facing some very expensive upgrades. As a result the...

I know alot of you guys and gals are pilots and we need your help. The National Park Service is soliciting comments regarding this and everyone is welcome to post their comments with the NPS. The only thing required in the comment is to support the lease extension or not. To date some radical...

What is a flow fee? Typically a per gallon fee charged by an airport operator to anyone flowing fuel on their airport. Some operators even try to charge the guy pouring mogas from 5 gallon cans into his 172. I've seen as low as a penny, and as much as a dime... 3 to 5 cents is typical. Paul

You may have seen some of my threads over the past 6-8 months, about an unpredictable flakey radio problem I was having. It seemed to have been resolved by replacing a relay in the audio panel. I have flown the plane for a few months now, with no issues, until recently. I have encountered the...

I have one of these in my plane. For over a month, I cannot figure out how to program it, and my plane comes with no documentation on this radio. Can anyone hlep? Thanks in advance. Robin Hou

I have a sticky main strut in my Pa-28-151. My engineer has suggested changing the o-rings and valves of both struts. I was curious about the whole structure and have looked everywhere in the internet with no luck Any suggestions where I could find them? Gus