As stated earlier we are looking to replace our KX-170B (our 2nd NAV/COM). As I was doing some research I stumbled across the TKM MX-170 http://www.avionix.com/rev-tkm.html On the surface this looks like a pretty good deal (1.5 AMU's new). I talked to a gentleman at Pacific Coast Avionics and he...

I'm leaning towards installing a fuel flow monitor. Either the JPI FS 450 or the Shadin Microflo-L Since I have only a 2 1/4 hole open I've kind of settled on one of these two. Any comments pro or con? Thanks Paul

Our 2nd Nav/Com on our '79 201 is a KX170B. It has went on the fritz and will cost .7 AMU's to repair. We were looking to maybe replace it with a KX155 (14 volt), preferably w/o the glidescope. Does anyone have an idea on where we might find one for a reasonalble price? Any advise would be...

Today was not a good day for the Baron. While replacing a cylinder I found a crack (confirmed with Dye Pent) off the #5 cylinder leading up towards the case halves. The engine has 2750 Hr since new and about 1000 Hr since a TW Smith overhaul. The case is repairable, but it seems like a waste...

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http://wcco.com/local/local_story_287083948.html (WCCO) St. Paul "At least four state senators want to know if Minnesota taxpayers paid way too much for an airplane purchased by the state and if the plane was even needed. The 2005 Beechcraft Bonanza cost $727,000, but a Minnesota company said...

I saw an interesting presentation on C-span yesterday by an analyst from Deutsche Bank. He made the following points. 1. Average prediction from multiple sources of oil prices: $60 for 2006, $40-50 after. Consensus is a 10% chance of future oil at $20, also a 10% chance of $100. 2. The...

Rick and I flew our Cardinal south for a paint job with AOGPaint in Mena, Arkansas last Sunday. The $6K saving and the opportunity to gain some long cross-country instrument flying experience was definitely worth the hassle. Our departure time was delayed by the Northeast heavy downpour...

I have a couple questions for you regarding Millennium cylinders ( your earlier remarks from Pponk) Please email me at matt underscore barrow at qwest dot net. Thanks

Powerball $340 million drawing tonight. Thank you for the numbers... Ticket # 1 5 - 9 - 15 - 23 - 32 ....46 Ticket # 2 3 - 17 - 28 - 38 - 51 ....18

Here and elsewhere I've been exploring the possibility of buying an a/c with an A-65 engine which has exceed TBO. We've learned the TBO figure isn't gospel, but it probably isn't a bad idea to be thinking about an overhaul. For the purpose of this discussion, let's assume something has occurred and...

("Montblack" wrote) Powerball $340 million drawing tonight. Thank you for the numbers... Ticket # 1 5 - 9 - 15 - 23 - 32 ....46 Ticket # 2

Hi All, I am about to finish a twin endorsment and I am in the market for a suitable twin to buy, I looking at a few options with my budget in mind, older types such as the Cessna 320 (1965) with about 5000 hrs and good engine times remaining, If anyone has had any experience with this type I would...

Are there any good websites out there that summarize by state what their sales taxes or property tax rates are for aircraft purchases?

The message below was taken from AOPA website: ---------- Protect your freedom to fly by commenting on the ADIZ today. On Wednesday one AOPA member put up this challenge to his fellow pilots: "Let's see...we've got 400,000 AOPA members, 650,000 certificated pilots...and just 5,000 responses to this...

Is anyone using electroluminescent lighting in their cockpit? My 1979 Warrior has small bulbs behind the cluster and the lighting has never been great. A scan usually involves holding a flashlight! I was interested in the 2" wide EL strips that go under the glareshield and are sold by several...

Some work was done on an airplane. The new W&B is of the "removed/added" sort and computes a new empty weight and moment arm. But the document doesn't state the gross weight. The changes were all avionics; no airframe or power plant work was done. So I'd expect the gross weight to remain...

Just an update on the ongoing saga...When we left Fat Albert he was leaking oil somewhere on the port (that's the left side of the boat when facing the pointy end, for you non sailors) engine acessory case... I had gone through several iterations of: clean the oil off, tighten everything I could...

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