Background: I have a wing strut with a bend in it and it may also be cracked. Looking thru AC43.13 at various welding options raises some questions: Paragraphs 4-92 (Repair by Welded Sleeve) and 4-97(Splicing using Larger Diameter Replacement Tubes)appear to apply. When would one technique be used...

I am considering going to take a look at a 152. I need something to fly while doing th efabric on the Taylorcraft and the kids need something to learn in. Student pilot solo insurance in a taildragger might just be spectacular. The plane has about 7500 TT which may or may not be OK depending...

My IO-540 with Hartzell compact 2 blade prop is smoother at 2700 RPM than at cruise (2200-2400 RPM). If I have it dynamically balanced at cruise will it vibrate more at climb power? Does the fact that it's smooth at climb power suggest that the engine/prop combo is okay and there is a problem...

Hello Group, I was wondering if anyone has any opinions/experience with a 1967 182 K. I have my eye on a good clean used one for sale and I'm just looking for any one who might have some insight into this aircraft. Thanks in advance, Rob T. Ontario, Canada.

We're looking at adding satellite radio service to Atlas. (It's his reward for winning the trophy for "Best Cherokee 235" at the National Cherokee fly-in last weekend!) According to PS Engineering, there is an audio-in channel that can be used in our existing CD/intercom. We would be looking to...

I don't know how many folks I have talked to, do NOT know about. Bounty paper towels (MICROWAVE/COOKING). I have used these for 15 years and have not had to replace a windshield yet. These towels are specifically for Microwave use and have No metal recycled crap in them. A lot better than trying...

This is a very lengthy but worth reading post. For the purposes of possibly saving someone's life or at least preventing serious injury to their wallets, I am posting below the text of an e-mail I sent recently to someone who had advertised a Cessna in the San Diego area. I was looking for a super...

Tony Woolner wrote: Anyone know if USAIG insurance is any good. I am purachsing a plane. Yes. I had one claim (about $1,000). No questions, prompt payment, no increase in premiums. George Patterson None of us is as dumb as all of us.

Any suggestions on sources for PA-28-180 parts? At the moment I need an aileron hinge. PiperParts.com quoted $112 (62371-08 ). -- Regards, Mike http://mywebpage.netscape.com/amountainaero/fspic1.html

Hi, looking for indicative operating costs for a PA 31-310 flying about 5-700 hours per year. Both direct and fixed. Thanks Hamish Ross

My plane is due for annual in July and I need to find a good IA in the Myrtle Beach area. Anybody have any experience with anybody or heard of anyone? The Plane is a PA28-180

Hawker wrote: In all the googling I've done so far, I find that MEK is used (among other things) to glue plexiglass together. I need to know if MEK fumes have a short/long term effect on plexiglass. My airplane is adjacent to another hangar (partition wall...

Welcome to the junk mail list... Michael "NW_PILOT" wrote in message ... Well it is about time the FAA processed my aircraft registration It now shows that I am the Registered Owner

As I've been discussing in another thread, I'm evaluating a 1982 C172P for purchase. I was using $20k as the TOTAL cost of an engine replacement, but apparently that is high. I'd like to hear from owners that have experience with this. If I take it in at 2000 hrs, what am I going to pay (read: ...

I was wondering if anyone could recommend an A&P in the Kansas City, MO area to me. I am trying to find someone to do a pre-buy inspection on a Champ. If you have any suggestions, could you email me at . Thanks. Matt

I'm just curious about rebuilding an aircraft engine. If you can rebuild automotive engines, will an aircraft engine be a no brainer? Are special tools often required? Does anyone know of any good websites that do a walk through of the process. Not that I'm planning on doing it, let alone via...

Anybody got a recommendation for an avionics shop in New England that does a good job with Cessna autopilots? VIP Avionics at HFD is not an option. Thanks. Dave Reinhart

My grandson gave me a beautiful Course & Speed Calculator manufactured by W.C. Pye & Co Ltd. The mahagony box is marked as REF. No. 6B/120. It is a MK IIA model. It is obviously analagous to a very early E6B. My guess it is WWII era, maybe a bit earlier. Does anyone happen to have an instruction...

I know everyone has an opinion... and I'd like to hear some of them! I'm a first time buyer, and I've come across a 172P for sale at a local airport. Its a 1981, 4000TTAF, 1700SMOH. No GPS, standard avionics (digital radios, 720CH, ADF, Audio Panel, Xpndr) No damage history and a current annual...

I'm planning on repainting the upper tailcone on my Piper Warrior because the paint is chipping badly. I suspect it was caused by improper preparation prior to the original paint job of this replacement part. Can someone recommend a good and safe paint remover for this material? I believe...