"carlos" wrote in message ... Since I already have two very good radios, I think a Garmin 430 would be a waste of money (even if I traded in one of the KX155s). At this point in time for a new IFR GPS installation, I think...

I'm looking at a certificated aircraft for purchase. One thing I noticed was that the "normal" engraved metal manufacturer's data plate that's usually located under the horizontal stabilizer is missing. In its place is an engraved plastic plate with the serial number, model number, etc - the kind...

Hi Everyone I was hoping some of you guys in here could answer some of my questions. Im looking for a cheap(relativly) and affordable way to get into flying and I think 3 Axis Microlights are the direction I want to go in. But I have a few question, some relate to UK stuff. 1, How much does...

Hello Everyone - I work for the controls and instrumentation group at Canada's National Research Council in Ottawa, Canada. We test turboprop and turbojet engines for most of the major engine manufacturers. We acquired 4 Microturbo TRS-18's in the 1980's for a research project that was cancelled....

From today's AvWeb: http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/avflash/984-full.html#196454 Midair Drama Unfolds in Tower Tape Audio "The first call from the Saratoga pilot comes about 2:15 on the audio file, but listen to the whole thing to get a feel for what the controller was up against in...

I am moving to Madison, WI later this year and have heard thru the grapevine and on the internet that new hangars are being built at the Middleton, WI airport (Morey Field, C29). Is this true? Are any available? The airport folks referred me to the city of Middleton, but my calls have not been...

Looking for a good shop within a few hours of Iowa City. The guy I've used in the past (was in Maquoketa, now is supposedly in Clinton, IA) can't seem to get his act together long enough to give me a quote. Any suggestions? (Looking for leather seats, new padding, and new carpet.) -- Jay...

I'm looking at a 172 that's been stripped and needs to be painted. Anyone know of a good midwestern paint shop? Any ideas how much painting a plane that's already been stripped would cost? Thanks! Chris

I'm looking for any old props you may have laying around the hangar. Cued tips? Great. Bent? No problem. Tips shattered? Fine. These will be used as decor in our aviation theme-suite hotel in Iowa City, IA. I will pick up if you're close enough! Email me at if...

eBay item # 3078910291 1986 MiG-29, only 80 hours TT current bid is $3.5M The same seller also has an F/A-18A for sale, item # 3078059896. Current bid $24.5M. "Do you take PayPal?"

While cleaning out a machine storage building we've discovered several pallets of mil spec bolts and steel stop nuts. They are obviously old aircraft military surplus, they are wrapped and boxed like only the military would require. Most are cad plated, either gold or silver. The bolts have head...

The Second Edition of "Military Aircraft Designations and Systems" is now available from AeroFile. This edition is completely reworked and updated over the 1995 edition, and now features designations from six countries including Canada, United States, Japan, Russia, Germany and Sweden. In all,...

I am curious about a situation I haven't encountered before. I just bought a '62 Cessna 172 with 70 hours on an overhauled 0-300 engine. New millenium cylinders were installed. Can I, or should I, run on 80 octane or 100LL? The airport that I'm moving to has 80 octane available (a rarity in this...

Hello, Can anyone offer suggestions or point me to a web site where i could get one of those fold-up bicycles i can toss in the back of the plane. You know the ones you see around Osh Kosh and Sun'n'fun. Thanks, -dr

Volmer owner in Minneapolis is looking for an A&P or AI to do a condition inspection. Aeronca specialist preferred, due to wings and tail being off Champ. Thanks, Andy

I was talking to a fellow pilot last night about cleaning plexiglass and he suggested using something called Mirror Glaze as a way to get out minor scratchiing and crazing (or just for a good cleaning). Up to this point I have only used Plexus or similar products to do our windows. Has anyone...

Haven't been on the aviation groups for a while and am cleaning out some flying closets. what is the best group to list these ? for example: have a military Bendix J-8 aerobatic gyro with voltage changer from 12 volt to operating voltage. Offers ???

With ESWC coming up on Sunday, we’ve kept most other changes in the game to a minimum. These new heroes will be enabled in Captains Mode after the tournament is over but are available for regular use in Matchmaking. You can root for your favorite team over at Gosugamers for a chance to win a...

I'm upset at the EAA! There were no Cessna 150s doing a full power scream-into-the-air takeoff during the airshow. Instead they used F-18s. There were no Cessna 150s parked with pride between the B-1 and the F-16. Instead they used a DC-3. The designers of the Cessna 150 didn't give any...

Hello Guys: I am in the process buying a malibu and I was just told the engine log is missing (overhauled in 1996, currently 850 hours smoh)but the owner has MOST of the invoices for the work done during last nine years since the overhaul. My questions are the following; 1. How much is the...