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M20J single drive magneto by Evan Salant
I'm thinking about buying a M20J and have a question about the A3B6D engine. Specifically, why haven't more owners switched to the dual drive magneto of the A3B6 IO-360 instead of the more typical A3B6 engine with only a single drive magneto. Seems like easy enough to do at the time of overhaul. ...
August 5th 09 10:20 PM
by Scott Braddock Go to last post
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Yet another PA-28 wingtip query... by Mike Spera
We've got some Madra droop-tips on our straight-wing -180. Although we've enjoyed their performance (good slow-flight characteristics, unchanged cruise/top speed), my partner on the plane can't stand the looks. So, we're looking to put Hoerner-style ones on. As far as I can tell,...
August 4th 09 03:07 AM
by Mike Spera Go to last post
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ILS 16 Approach HKS Timelapse with ATC COMS - Video by A Lieberma[_2_]
Flight from KMBO to KHKS from wheels up to wheels down time compressed from 25 minutes down to 5 minutes. KJAN approach in this video and you can see how accommodating they are when I ask for a change in my clearance. Also found it interesting they asked me how many SOB. First I have been asked...
August 3rd 09 11:31 PM
by A Lieberma[_2_] Go to last post
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Cellphone weather inflight by [email protected]
My wife and I made our trip from Wisconsin to Texas on the 4th of July weekend in our Cessna 172, flying back to Wisconsin the following weekend. We tried using the Garmin Pilot MyCast application on our Alltel cellphone in-flight along the way, and while it worked well on the ground during refuel...
August 2nd 09 11:40 PM
by Bill Go to last post
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Panel lights breaker pops by Steve - KDMW
Has anyone seen this?...1974 Warrior panel lights don't come on, and when I turn the rheostat past a certain point (almost full bright) the panel lights breaker pops. I'm thinking it's the power transistor, at least that's what I'm going to try first (along with cleaning the rheostat) since it's...
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July 28th 09 07:23 PM
by RST Engineering - JIm Go to last post
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OT-San Antonio Lodging by Terry
As a member of this newsgroup for many years, I thought this would be a good place to get advice from my fellow pilots. My son is leaving for Afghanistan on the 21st of Aug from Camp Bullis. I am looking for a place to stay from Aug 20th - 22nd. Would like it to be near the "River Walk" area so...
July 27th 09 07:02 PM
by Mike Go to last post
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Startup, runup, shutdown, turns and landings - 2 videos by A Lieberma[_2_]
Monkeying around with my new camera today as well as warming up the engine for an oil change that was due. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki79yX4bhJ4 This video that shows my startup, runup and shutdown procedures. Entire video is on the ground. Text overlay's explain "why I did do what I do" ...
July 25th 09 02:16 AM
by A Lieberma[_2_] Go to last post
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Oshkosh 09 Bound Window Poster by RST Engineering - JIm
The artwork for you to print out your own Oshkosh 09 Bound window poster is up at www.rstengineering.com The most visible poster is black printer ink on yellow or goldenrod paper. Have a cold one for me ... next year for sure.
July 21st 09 10:55 PM
by Dan[_12_] Go to last post
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Short field landing Lake Providence LA (0M8) with ATC COMS - Video by A Lieberma[_2_]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pc7quU1_z8 Picked up VFR flight following out of Jackson Approach airspace. Approach had some transmitter problems. Took about 60 seconds (edited out) from my initial call up to getting my squawk, very unusual! Video captures my shortest LDA landing (2666 ft on a...
July 21st 09 12:06 AM
by A Lieberma[_2_] Go to last post
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America's Only Fly-In Pool Party is 7/25/09 -- You're invited! by Monk
On Jul 1, 12:44*pm, "Jay Honeck" wrote: We're just a few weeks away from America's only fly-in pool party at our aviation themed hotel, the Alexis Park Inn & Suites! We're located right next to Rwy 25 in Iowa City, IA (KIOW). Here is your official...
July 15th 09 05:45 AM
by Jay Honeck[_2_] Go to last post
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America's Only Fly-In Pool Party is 7/25/09 -- You're invited! by Franklin[_8_]
Franklin "Franklin wrote: On Tue, 7 Jul 2009 04:06:13 +0000 (UTC), Frank Stutzman wrote: Frank Stutzman Bonanza N494B Why did you name your airplane after a TV series?
July 14th 09 08:42 AM
by Franklin[_8_] Go to last post
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Light Sport Jamboree - Caldwell NJ July 17th - July 18th by PA-12
Friday, July 17th from 4PM to 8PM and Saturday, July 18th from 10AM - 4PM With dozens of manufacturers and owners exhibiting, the Mid Atlantic Pilots Association's Second Annual Light Sport Jamboree will be held at Essex County Airport (aka Caldwell/CDW) in Fairfield, New Jersey. "Jambo" will be...
July 13th 09 06:16 PM
by PA-12 Go to last post
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Twin Beech type club? by Heath Roberts
Does anyone know if there's still a Twin Beech (Beech 18) type club?
July 13th 09 05:33 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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To go around or not go around? - Video by A Lieberma[_2_]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeNNULCL4Mw I was to go with a friend as I had not flown with him since he getting his PPL Winds were above his Xwind limits so I told him grab a CFI to experience what I considered rather mild crosswinds. I told him I wouldn't be comfortable from the right seat...
July 13th 09 03:19 AM
by A Lieberma[_2_] Go to last post
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Panel lights breaker pops by Bill
I would bet on a short to ground on the lights too. If you keep turning the dimmer pot up to pop the breaker, you will eventually cause the dimmer pot to fail which will be more expensive than you would guess!! These cirucits are notoriously poorly protected for over current conditons. Bill Hale...
July 11th 09 06:01 AM
by Bill Go to last post
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ILS Runway 1, Visual approach runway 4 KMEI - Video by A Lieberma[_2_]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYuQa_UcwZA 2 approaches into Meridian MS first being an ILS approach. View segmented every 10 to 15 seconds from instrument to outside view. Second approach is a visual into KMEI on runway 4 I didn't have my patch cord with me therefore no ATC COMS in this video.
July 4th 09 06:13 PM
by A Lieberma[_2_] Go to last post
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What does it cost to own an airplane? by Larry D. Cosby
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...
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July 2nd 09 11:44 PM
by BobR Go to last post
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this sucks -- Hangar fire destroys 8 vintage planes by David Lesher
(United Press International) writes: MOBILE, Ariz., June 30 (UPI) -- A 79-year-old Arizona man lost his prized collection of vintage airplanes when the hangar burned down, the man said. Rae Williams, who owns the Flying Bucket Ranch Airport outside...
July 1st 09 04:28 AM
by David Lesher Go to last post
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IFR trip to Baton Rouge LA with ATC COMS - Video by A Lieberma[_2_]
IFR trip to KBTR Baton Rouge LA to meet up with a friend for lunch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LV4u1HQaRE Video goes from take off to shut down. Must have been a busy day at KBTR with approach asking for best forward speed so I did 110 knot final and Tower asking for a no delay exit off the...
June 22nd 09 11:24 PM
by BeechSundowner Go to last post
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Jackson Hole Airport by [email protected]
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...
June 19th 09 08:18 PM
by David[_10_] Go to last post
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