Hello, How safe is Eclipse Aviaion's decision to expose the wheel on jet that cruises at 41,000 feet? Has this been done before? On what airplane?

Just posted on E-Bay , 1 Safe Flight lift detector switch, new... listing # 120224473533. Bids starting at $50.00 plus shipping.

Listed on E-Bay... item 120055718188, one safe flight lift detector switch, part number 146. Fits many Cessna and Piper etc aircraft.

Well, I lost out on a chance to purchase a nice plane because I wanted a pre-buy and someone else just wrote out a check unseen. What do you think of this approach: Offer the seller a reasonable amount to hold the aircraft until a pre-buy can be arranged. If the results of the pre-buy indicate...

So, things are going about the way they always do when it comes to aircraft panel work... 1. Trim switch problems As previously posted, electric trim switch dismantled, slightly modified, and repaired. Worked fine on the ground. Test flight today -- nothing. Works forward, not backward, just as...

So, things are going about the way they always do when it comes to aircraft panel work... 1. Trim switch problems As previously posted, electric trim switch dismantled, slightly modified, and repaired. Worked fine on the ground. Test flight today -- nothing. Works forward, not backward, just as...

Speaking of the S-Tec 60-2, I am transitioning to a Bonanza V35B that is equipped with this AP. The previous owner demonstrated an idiosyncrasy with the AP that I would like to correct, if possible. Using the AP to hold VSI, the aircraft is in a climb. Upon reaching the assigned altitude, I push...

I'm confused. I've spent many years flying a Mooney with a KFC200 autopilot that has an audible disconnect warning. We now have a Twin Comanche in which we installed an STEC 60-2 a couple of years ago. Recently, testing the 60-2 pre-flight, I noticed that there was no audio warning when the...

Anybody willing to give ballpark installed prices for S-Tec 20 & 30 autopilots? Aircraft is a fixed gear Cardinal. Thanks. Dave Reinhart www.finalflight.info

I have a friend in Kingman,AZ who needs some help with landing his RV-8. Is there anyone near Kingman who could help? The person would need access to a dual control RV-8 as the time is not flown off of his airplane yet. Thanks, Skyking

UPDATED VERSION. Even if you read this before, you should read it again since I UPDATED it with more EXPLOSIVE DETAILS about these UNDERCOVER FBI and NSA PSYCHOPATHS. FBI PUSSIES went and INTERROGATED a 14 yr old WHITE girl pulling her from her classroom in california for posting a picture with...

How common is this? I am seeing some 152s for sale with engines as high as 3000 hours SMOH. Surprising. (Well, to me!) Related question (probably nearly impossible to answer): to what degree is an engine's reliability related to it's time SMO? Obviously, it has to be that a Lyc at 2200 hours...

Anyone here familiar with how to manage a repair shop? Our flight school has 20 aircraft and a hangar full of mechanics, but nothing much seems to get fixed. Instead, you'll often find the mechanics working on lawn mowers, boat motors, and painting minivans. I'm wondering how more professional...

Our airport commission has talked about going around and looking in hangars to crack down on "volatile" liquids being stored within. I think mainly they're concerned about people keeping fuel for use in heaters, where there is a more likely ignition source in addition to the liquids being...

I need one of those rubber stamps that say 'I certify that this aircraft has been inspected in accordance with------". They used to be advertised all over a few years ago, now I can't find one anywhere. Can someone give me a lead? Thanks

I have a Helio Courier with four fuel cells holding 30 gallons each. My typical flight uses ~35 gallons so I would like to leave the outer (aux) tanks empty most of the time. I understand that leaving them empty will reduce their life expectancy. How much should I expect the life expectancy to...

My 28V transponder is being very slow to warm up lately and I can get a good deal on another RT-395A but the guys says it is 14V. What would it take to make this one work on my system. Thanks Steve

I just inadvertently deleted a message from a fellow that had a noise level question about a new airplane he bought with one of my RST-565 audio panels. I checked the "delete" instead of "forward" box out of my spam filter. If anybody knows who I might be talking about, could you please have them...

I am not a shill for Jim Weir but am interested in his audio panel kit. How difficult are they to put together? I'm not an EE but I do enjoy tinkering with cars and planes. I just bought a second Nav/Com and thought an audio panel acquisition should be in order next (airplane currently has...

Hi there, Googling past threads yielded nothing definitive so here goes: On runup today, noted the following: 1. RPM to 1700, switched to right mag, dropped ~150 rpm 2. Increased RPM to 2000, leaned back until I got a 100rpm drop and held for one minute to clear it. We've had to do this pretty...