I have a Narco AT50A transponder that is not working right. Since I don't fly IFR, I'm thinking I'll just get it repaired and not upgrade to an expensive unit with a more modern design (such as Garmin GTX 327). It seems that if the repair is cheaper than buying a used yellow-tagged newer model, I'm...

Airshow in Jackson MS - Video Ear plugs optional when viewing :-) First time I have ever been to an airshow of this magnitude. I was there only three hours of the 7 hour show and the following videos are highlights of what I had seen. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx-KugHZ3gY (non jet...

I've heard that there is a way to get the "as shipped" parts list off the web (or somewhere other than Lycoming). I am looking to get the list of parts contained within my engine when it left Lycoming's factory. Does anyone know how to get this, or do I need to work with Lycoming directly? TIA...

Our "new" '79 M20J came with a 2 year old Garmin 430 GPS and Garmin 340 audio panel. The backup radio is an ancient King 170B. I must say that the reception on the Garmin sucks compared to the 170B. Am I doing something wrong or is this just something I have to live with? To me for 10 grand the...

There's a portable engine preheater on ebay motors for $129. It looks like an ok unit but I'm asking for any of the collective wisdom on pros or cons of a unit like this. There's also one on Sportys for $399. Any opinions on either or a comparison?

Help! I tried recording the Nav/Com audio to my Sony camcorder in a c172. The gain is so high it just sounds like saturated noise. I basically wired from the co-pilot's headset jack a cable to the sony 'mic in' jack. Has anyone here successfully recorded a flight with clean audio, and if so, how...

Does anyone have information on this airplane, STC SA4758NM? There is a gentleman in Idaho looking for the wording of the STC for continued airworthiness. He has tried to contact the current STC owner, Aircraft Design, Inc. in Spokane, WA with no success. The paperwork did not follow the...

I present, for your viewing pleasure, 200+ pix and several videos, all taken last week at Oshkosh Airventure 2009: http://www.alexisparkinn.com/oshkosh_2009.htm Included in this collection is exceedingly rare, uncut footage of Jay, Mary, and Brian Douglas singing karaoke at a formerly...

Just finished the annual inspection on my 1963 172 this afternoon. It was the first time I had used this A+P to inspect my plane. I assisted and things went smoothly. It's interesting that a "new" set of eyes can see things that have been overlooked in the past. Anyway, the seat belts no longer...

http://www.ntsb.gov/NTSB/brief.asp?ev_id=20001215X45423&key=1 NTSB Identification: NYC01FA040 . The docket is stored in the (offline) NTSB Imaging System. 14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation Accident occurred Sunday, November 26, 2000 in RIXFORD, PA Probable Cause Approval Date: 11/14/01 Aircraft:...

Cessna takeoff and instrument panel in High Definition Video Casio FC-100 is my new camera with high speed capability (up to 1000 frames per second) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXlU9LjnPKg Video above is departing KMBO heading to Gulfport. I am not happy with the way the prop displays in the...

I live in northern lower Michigan where we have real winters some years (not this one yet). My partner and I own a 2000 Cessna 182. We are currently debating the proper use of the Tanis engine heater. It has been our practice in the past to plug the heater in after a flight and leave it plugged...

Thanks for all the feedback to my 6/20 post where I asked for recommendations for portable tiedown stakes. I decided to buy "The Claw" from Hunting Solutions in Pearl MS.681-932-5832. The set received a good review in the latest issue of Aviation Consumer. It seemed to address most of the...

Please read this. This is what's killing GA and we ought to do something about it. http://www.cdapress.com/articles/2005/02/08/news/news04.prt and this http://www.news4jax.com/news/4269212/detail.html#

Millions already know that Britain is in the hands of terrorists who respect no law. Britain invaded Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq. In the latter case, it did so in violation of a United Nations resolution, no less. The Secretary General of the UN declared the invasion "illegal". In the face of...

So I set up my other 2 GPS units in the cockpit and put their external antennas right next to the Garmin. The Lowrance Airmap 1000 and an old Apollo 920+ showed 5-9 sats up near the 80%. The Garmin showed 8+ sats pinned at the top and one or two more at 50%. Immediately after liftoff the Garmin...

All, I am about to purchase an aircraft that currently resides in CA. I am planning to fly it back to NY and register it in New York. I understand that there is a 4% sales tax on aircraft registered in New York, due at the time of purchase. Is anyone aware of any interesting loopholes to this...

Thought you guys might enjoy this. I saw them at Oshkosh this year. http://www.terrafugia.com/landing.html -- Best Regards, Mike http://photoshow.comcast.net/mikenoel

Big Bertha Thing outlandish OUTLANDISH PARTICLE PERIODIC TABLE By Tony Lance Dip.Math(Open) 19th December 2009 Update IX from http://www.tonylance.talktalk.net/structur.html .510998902 1.0D-09 1 1 80305 1 3224486665 1.0 SLC For full table see link:-

Could someone give a brief outline of what is involved in getting a tail wheel endorsement. I'm interested in upgrading my skills and would like to know what type of training is involved. I suspect its mostly landing and taxing. Also how long did it take to master the tail wheel...