I followed the posts about Lightspeed selling pretty good equipment, and most importantly, standing behind their products when they have problems. I was particularly impressed with Jay Honeck's reports (hi Jay) about his Oshkosh experience. So, as a treat to myself I recently bought a 30/3G...

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...

Hello, I have an apartment complex in a town about 150 miles away. It is an ideal mission for my Beech Sundowner. I'm about to take a car out there to keep at the airport. Then I will begin flying ( 1.5 hours ) instead of driving ( 2.75 hours ). Since I have no vehicle dedicated to my business,...

I'm working with a Cessna 172A, which is the '59 model. It has a full panel with a pair of KX170s, and an ADF. It has been modified with the 0-300D engine which supports a vacuum pump. This is the 6 cylinder engine with Millenium cylinders. I don't think they add much weight -- but it would be...

I would love to hear from anyone involved with one of the fractional ownership programs for the Cirrus 22. I'm interested in access on the weekdays with 8 owners scheduling simultaneously. Or for that matter thoughts on how well this concept works. Rich Raine http://www.eraine.com

Word was just getting around about a year ago that it is possible to run some carbureted engines lean of peak. It was discovered that using carb heat would improve the mixture distribution. I had a lot of time early in the year to look into this because our O320 H2AD was apart due to premature...

O.K. I read all the replies. I offer another viewpoint. As a contract negotiator for the last 17 years dealing with all types of vendors, I have a few observations. First rule: GET IT IN WRITING BEFORE YOU START THE WORK!!!!!!!! Second rule: If they won't put the deal in writing, or you don't...

I have finally got my wing tips painted and on my Seneca, they have the hid lights in them. I had the Piper wingtip recognition lights before, 35 watters, not good enough to show a light in daylight. My attention is now turning towards my actual landing lights. These are located on the nosegear...

I'm debating the purchase of a plane and I was wondering what the current rates are that anyone has gotten for financing on an aircraft for a loan amount of $50-60K for either a 5, 7, or 10 year term. I know that AOPA can quote this, and I'll be calling them tomorrow during business hours. However...

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...

Can someone tell me what the difference is between a "CK" and a "C" designation on a Sensenich prop? I am looking at a used prop for my Aeronca Champ which currently has a W72CK-44 cruise prop. The used propeller that's for sale is a W72C-42. I have a C-65-8 taper shaft-- will the C work on my...

Anyone here have or use the new Apollo CNX80 ? I am getting the list together for my avionics upgrade and an swaying between the garmin 430, CNX80 or a smaller IFR certified GPS/com and MX20. I would really like the MX20 but wouldnt be able to get it if I got the 430 or CNX-80 but I want a GPS...

I received a notice in the mail. It says, "If your Lycoming engine has a diaphragm-type fuel pump with Lycoming P/N LW-15473 installed, and has a date code of 3201, the pump must be replaced PRIOR TO NEXT FLIGHT." The defective pumps were shipped from Lycoming between 10/1/01 and 2/2/04. It...

If I own a single engine airplane that needs some interior upholstery and trim repairs, can I contract with an automotive upholstery repair shop to do the work, or do I need to use an FAA Repair Station? Thanks, -- Mike Schumann

I'm thinking seriously now about upgrading the avionics in my Comanche. An HSI would be a nice thing to have too (once you've flown something with one you become a believer) so I'm thinking of combining the effort and putting one of them in too. Maybe a GNS 430 and keeping the 155 as my second...

Hello, Does anyone have any more information about this new product from Garmin? Price or any reviews that may be out already? http://www.garmin.com/products/g600/# Thanks, -dr

Well, yesterday I paid for my third of my airplane Congrats, Wayne. Welcome to the world of the joyously impoverished! :) -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com

Anybody try this (rather expensive) new product (approved for aircraft)? In particular, it's advertised as OK for aluminum, rubber and plastic (unlike mineral spirits). http://industrial.simplegreen.com/ind_prod_ext_mor.php

My new partner and I are looking at a 1975 Mooney M20C. It is a nicely upgraded IFR plane with a 400 hour O-360 engine. It is a rather high time airplane (7000) hours and the price reflects this fact. It is being sold by the owner of the FBO we fly out of for one of his friends. They just finished...

Howdy, Curious as to what people are paying to insure waterbirds- I'm a low-time PPL-ASEL/S-IR and would like to someday get to use that "Sea" rating a little more often. As it is now I do have the opportunity to build some solo time in a 172 floatplane up in Maine but that's a 4-hour drive from...