Hi guys & gals, I purchased an older Cherokee 180 with a Lycoming O-360A4A and Sensitech propeller. Unfortunately, I'm not sure on of the prop model as I haven't pulled the cone yet. Since I purchased my Cherokee, there has been a slight vibration in it while running and flying. The first...

On a related note: there was a thread here earlier about wireless access at Oshkosh. IIRC the sad conclusion was that there was no access very nearby. I wonder whether anyone has contacted EAA and requested that they get on the stick and provide WiFi on the North 40. Is there any chance EAA would...

We have decided to buy an aerobatic plane just for the fun of flying and getting proficient at some simple aerobatics. A Starduster Too is available locally and we are wondering if this group has any experience of owning one of these pretty biplanes ? As Piper Archer drivers, without tailwheel...

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Please excuse the cross post, but the topic might be of interest to several groups. I'm wondering whether providing light aircraft transportation services (people and/or cargo) and consulting to small businesses is likely to be a successful approach to setting up a very small aviation business. In...

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I am back to pulling the warrior back into the hanger with a winch. I tried modifying a small briggs and stratton powered "mule" to the cherokee towbar attachment but could not get the control I wanted. So now, I need the experience of anyone else who has rigged up a winch with extended control. ...

After much thought and ponderance, I've come to the conclusion that to electrify the hangar using Pacific Gas & Electricity (PG&E -- Pigs, Goats, and Elephants) isn't clever. By the time you get them to hang a meter ($5k), trench from the power pole to the end of the row of hangars, conduit romex...

Just installed new window seals in my Cessna 172. My AP was also involved to make sure they fit properly. Yesterday while at 5500 my wife (copilot) complained about a draft on her face. We determined it came front the front of the widow. I checked today and found a small gap which would let air...

While our prop is out for some work, we're putting new 1/4" LP Aero side windows in the Aztec. A couple of the windows need to be trimmed to fit properly. What methods have proved to be the most successful? Band saw? cut off wheel? Any others? We need to take about 1/4" to 3/8" off around two...

Warrior Windows. A few weeks ago I asked if anyone has had any experience polishing out damage to plexiglas windows caused by a sloppy painter who got paint stripper on the plastic. No one has so I will answer my own question. No, the penetration is deep enough that the remedy will be...

I don't know how many folks I have talked to, do NOT know about. Bounty paper towels (MICROWAVE/COOKING). I have used these for 15 years and have not had to replace a windshield yet. These towels are specifically for Microwave use and have No metal recycled crap in them. A lot better than trying...

I've noticed that the windscreen and canopy on my RV-6 has developed a haze on its exterior. The history of the canopy is that the canopy was manufactured about 7 years ago, with the airplane first flying about 5 years ago. The airplane has always been hangared (other than the occasional overnight...

When we purchased our Aztec, one of the things that we promised to update/upgrade/replace was the two piece windshield with a new 1/4" one piece. This will raise our compass up and move our OAT gauge to the pilot's side window. Well, today it came and is sitting in my computer room. I've got the...

I need to seal my plexiglass windshield in a few spots and happen to have some GE Silcone II sealant on hand. It is spec'd as low odor but releases methanol and ammonia as it cures. I have seen warnings against using regular silicone sealant since the acetic acid it releases can corrode aluminum,...

When I was in flight school I asked why GA aircraft don't have windshield wipers and was told that it's because the prop blows the rain off - really - that's what they told me. Now I fly lots in rain. This past 2 weeks I have flown in more rain than I ever wanted to see - and the prop definitely...

Any advice on the best wing leading edge cleaner /bug remover? I've tried Simple green, car wash detergent in a spray bottle, and PPC Wing Clean. Any other suggestions?

Over the life of a fabric a/c, it will undoubtedly go thru owners that hanger it, others that tie it down. For the purposes of estimating the cost of said a/c, what is a generally accepted lifespan for a fabric coating? - Mike

Just purchased my first plane and have it tied down. It has a canopy cover but no wing covers. Walking around the airport I only notice one other plane with wing covers. I would have thought wing covers would be good protection. During the wnter the rentals would have them to prevent frost...

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