If a plane (C172S) has 1600 TT but is at 250 hrs SMOH on an original engine that's spec'd for 2000hrs TBO, does this mean that the engine went in for overhaul prematurely? For what possible reason and how would I find out?

Yes, I want to talk on my cell phone, listen to Flight Watch and fiddle with the sectionals all at once! Well, maybe one at a time. I've seen ads for these guys with prices ranging from $19.95 to $170. Anyone have any experience with these and/or a recommendation? Thanks. Alan Bloom

Does anybody know where is the best price for buying this new expensive ELT 406 MHz? Our country request to install this ELT. Thank in advance Zoran

Hello I'm looking for real-world data on full-rich, full-throttle takeoff power fuel flow for Lycoming O-360 engines. I have a C-172K conversion (Lyc O-360-A1A, Hartzell c/s prop and PowerFlow tuned exhaust). The POH supplementals for the conversion are a bit terse, but indicate that takeoff fuel...

I just had an email from a feller that used my Oshkosh frequency list and he said: 133.85 and 126.6 both seem to be used by the Warbirds Airboss. Those will let you know when explosions are coming. If anybody has any more updates, I'm ready to take them and refresh the list.

I have a PA28-180. Whenever the winds allow, I like to fly at high altitudes. On my last few flights, I have noticed that the VSI tends to show a slight descent when I am at high altitude. The altimeter will stay constant/steady (as does my Mode C readout). The VSI does not exhibit this...

They were giving away free samples at their booth at OSH and I brought some home, a 32-oz. spray bottle. This afternoon I tried it on my airplane. Wow. This stuff is amazing. I hadn't touched the belly of '87D in nearly a year, and it was absolutely filthy with 140+ hours of oil and...

Wellll... We did it.... The 172 is history.. We are the proud owners of a 1976 Warrior, 151.... Pix to follow for the gallery.... :) So far so good. We planning some upgrades, but so far enjoying the toys,( it's REALLY tricked out for IFR) and LOVING the

I need to replace the aluminum wiring in my Archer with new copper cables. Spruce is selling Bogart replacement cables for $289 which seems a bit steep for the amount of cable and connectors involved. I understand Piper has a description of the parts and technique for doing the replacement, but...

Hi group. I am interested in buying a Sundowner with 2035 TT E&A. The owner (actually the broker) offered to allow $5K off the asking price to have the engine O/H'd. I am a student pilot and very much want this particular airplane, but I don't think that $5K off a $14K O/H is reasonable. The...

Recently I have noted an in-flight system voltage fluctuation in my C-172K. The fluctuations are quasi-periodic, with an amplitude of about 0.4 volts and a period that varies between about 1.6 and 1.8 minutes. The varations are contained within a band between 14.0/13.9 and 13.6/13.5 volts (the...

Does anybody in the group have a digital OAT indicator? We've just put a new single piece windshield in our plane and moved the standard OAT gauge to the pilot's side window. Now we've decided to put all new 1/4" side windows in and rather than drilling a hole through a brand new window, I'd like...

Hi All Who is repairing Terra radios, com and transponders! Ken (KP)

Hi! My parachuting club has bought '75 Cessna 206 and is making complete restoration for it. We would like to install JPI EDM 700/800 engine multi-instrument and Garmin GMA 340 audio panel into it, but... .... our national Civil Aviation Administration could handle/approve these installations...

http://www.alexisparkinn.com/2005_oshkosh.htm Finally! Take a peek here to put faces with names of these rec.aviation regulars: - Montblack - Jack & Steve Allison (and plane) - Jim Weir & Gail Allinson (and plane) - Edwin & Jim (& plane) - Jim from NC

The only way I can describe yesterday's events at Pearson is "damn lucky"... That's rather unfair -- everyone involved: the cabin crew, Airbus designers, the folks who made the slides, you name it, all contributed to a highly successful evac in less than stellar circumstances, but still...damn...

Does anyone have any experience with the Kelly oil filters? Like most other folks, I've been using the Champions, but the recent introduction of the Kelly filters looks interesting. JKG

In a fit of insanity, I'm considering adding some speed mods to my 160hp cherokee 140. For those that have Knots-2-U, LoPresti, or Laminarflow speed mods, such as wing root seals, aileron seals, stabilator seals, flap hinge fairings, I have some questions. 1) How have they stood up over...

I'm going to be moving to Norman, Oklahoma in a few weeks, and need a place to hangar my Pietenpol. It seems that Westheimer (KOUN) is pretty full, and Perry (1K4) only seems to have open hangars available. Can anyone direct me towards some hangar space? Grass strips are fine, as are small...

Another great OSH. The number and quality of the exhibits seems to improve each year. I especially like the Miller Welding trailer. My girlfriend even got to play with the plasma cutter, and she liked it (maybe helping me justify a future purchase ;-)... We met the MotoArt guys (from the now...