I looked at a 1969 Mooney M20F over the weekend, and was surprised to see how narrow it is in the cockpit. While sitting in the pilot's seat, I was pushed to the right by the left side of the cabin, and was not able to sit directly behind the control yoke. Perhaps I'm just too big for this...

I just figured up the first year's annual operating costs on our Aztec. Using an average fuel price of $2.75 per gallon, we flew, hangered (partially heated), insured, and maintained it for $188 per Tach hour, slightly less per Hobbs hour. This does not include any upgrades or improvements. All...

Take a look please at the bottom of: http://www.aviationsafety.com/gdl_69_comparison.htm According to this, the WAAS upgrade for the 430/530 will no longer include as a side effect access to the "additional" features of the GD-69. My understanding, from speaking with a Garmin rep months ago, was...

To finish an earlier thread I'm reporting on the install of a replacement CHT probe in our Aztec. For those who didn't read the previous edition, the left engine CHT probe in our Aztec failed and I started searching for a replacement for the old AC Spark Plug Co. probe. A couple parts houses...

On Wed, 07 Sep 2005 21:41:41 -0600, Newps wrote in :: I have a 64 S35, first year with the IO520 and the first year as a six seater so as a four seater you have a lot of cargo space. One of the first things you notice is these things...

All, I am looking to upgrade the avionics in my '78 Mooney 201. I am going to swap out the KY196 and KNS 80 for a Garmin 430 which will drive the KCS-55A HSI, which leaves me with a KX175B driving a KI-204 as a backup ILS/NAV/COM. It would be nice to have a "flip-flop" option over there, and...

I read a review of the Chelton AP-3C recently, and it has me wondering some things. It's attitude-based. The article I read seems to work on the presumption that this is better than rate-based, but it does later say that one shouldn't be dependent upon a vacuum-based AI for one's autopilot. So...

Anyone else read the ariticle/seen the pictures on the Epic LT in Pilot Magazine? That is one SEXY machine. It is made by AIR, LLC. I think AIR stands for Aviation Investment and Research or something like that. When my ship comes in, I'm gonna get me something like that, if not that. Wow, just...

Plane: Commander 114 - 1976 SN: 14007 Engine: Factor re manufactured - IO-540-T4A5D, tested 12/19/2000, SN: L-22326-48A, shipped end of 2000 Propeller: 3 bladed McCauley - just overhauled and balanced - July 2005 The current engine was put into service in March 2001 with the existing prop....

Disclaimer: This is my first post. I have searched for a answer to the following question with no luck, so if it has been covered I am sorry. I just purchased a mooney m20j with a garmin 430. I tend to fly single pilot IFR. I would like to ad some sort of MFD with charts & approach plate overlays...

Anyone have any good recommendations for financing? I just read the thread flaming MBNA from AOPA.

I have a '46 Ercoupe that can be flown under Sport Pilot rules. I have a couple friends that are interested in 'renting' my plane. One is my cousin who has ATP and CFI ratings and the other hasn't renewed his medical lately so he'd like to fly it under the Sport. I have let my cousin borrow my...

It turns out that the fouled plug I mentioned last week is oil fouled... I suspect that the rings have gone... I will borescope the cylinder for damage and check the seal on the intake valve stem, but I suspect the worst... It is burning a quart every 1.5 hours, suddenly... And the story gets...

I have listed a NEW SGC SG-230 SmartTuner automatic antenna tuner on ebay. As you most likely know, this is the ultimate automatic antenna tuner. This is a commerical grade, state of the art antenna tuner for Ham, commercial, marine, aviation, military, intelligence and shortwave use. For more...

I'm thinking of applying one of the anti-corrosion compounds to the interior surfaces of my Arrow. Can anyone give me a rough idea of the cost of doing this?

"cjcampbell" wrote in message ... Our missionaries use water filters, or they buy sealed bottled water from a known source. It is very inconvenient. The water filters cost P15,000 apiece (about $275)....

An opportunity came up for me to spend some time in China as a consultant. I have a meeting tomorrow to learn more, but this is supposed to be a 6 to 12 month project. I know that that really means 12-24, but if I can gat all the details worked out, it might be a good deal. What is the status of...

Our King KT76 transponder has gone down, but I have a KT76A ! A friend has advised that a KT76A is a slide in replacement for the KT76. I doubt that he is correct, but I am sure the knowledgeably guys and gals on this net will know the answer. Assuming that I can't use the KT76A I would appreciate...

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Lead story on the local Twin Cities 6 pm news: (AHH) Amery Municipal Airport, Wisconsin http://www.airnav.com/airport/KAHH ....obliterated last night by possible tornado, probable straight line winds. Direct hit! (AHH) is about 15 nm in from the Minnesota border, 36 nautical miles east of my...