I just read this on Guardian Unlimited: OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) - The propeller of a Navy warbird sliced into a home-built airplane on a taxiway during an airshow Sunday, killing a passenger, officials said. The victim in the home-built Van's RV was pronounced dead at the scene at Wittman Regional...

I'm looking at an airplane, Beech M35, that has a 480 already installed. I downloaded the manual and the simulator. The simulator crashes. I also noticed that it pushes my CPU up to 100% usage. My computer is a newer 1.8GHz with more than 2G of ram. I can't find any instructions on the...

I have a Mooney that I would like to start a partnership with. I plan on finding a location on the West Coast to base the airplane. My question is, with a partnership do you need to set an hourly rate for maintenance or Engine reserves. Would a low hourly rate help to keep the cost of maintenance...

I am tidying up my 172 and need some new elevator and rudder tip sets, and dorsal fairings pre giving it a paint job. Any good experiences? thanks, Rowntree

Given that I only put 35 hours on my 150 this year and a very extensive annual last year and the year prior. My Cessna 150 had only the usual things that needed to be done, complied with recurring AD's Replaced a few cowl fastener receptacles & general maintenance like airfilter etc....

Does anyone have this setup where the 396/496 (particularly the 496) is in their panel hooked up through an RS232 cable to a 430 or 530? I saw a post by Mikem with very good specifics on the pin-outs but I have a couple of questions: 1) Does the 496 pick up the inputted flight plan/route from...

Hello. I own a Piper Cherokee in NJ. I am very happy with my mechanic, his rates, my plane and how (knock on wood) reliable it is. Overall my maintenance costs are acceptable and well within my budget. That being said, I want to learn how to maintain my plane and eventually I want to work my way...

There's a cockpit photo of a DA-40 (http://tinyurl.com/yxju4u), there is a placard just below and to the right of the right-hand MFD. I can't quite read it, but I think it says "Use of VNAV Is Prohibited". Is that indeed what it says? And, if so, why? Second question -- I understand you...

Thought you guys might enjoy this. I saw them at Oshkosh this year. http://www.terrafugia.com/landing.html -- Best Regards, Mike http://photoshow.comcast.net/mikenoel

Hi all, Anyone using this simple and relatively cheap transponder care to share their experience? Some questions I have: 1) How's the warm-up time and signal for ATC's radars? 2) Did you use the adapter for the King trays? If so, how's the fit (does it stick out) and the ease of installation? 3)...

Today I went out to my plane to fly and found a very odd problem. When I started the plane after taxiing over the fuel, I could only get it to run when the mixture was just at the edge of idle cut off. Moving it even 1/8 forward caused the engine to die right away. I did some diagnostics. At 1500...

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As some of you know, Jim Weir missed OSH this year, for the first time in 30+ years. He did, however, ceremoniously ship his beloved OSH airshow chairs to Montblack, for use at the rec.aviation gathering. Here's a photo of me putting Jim's chair to maximum use during...

Probably a silly question, but what are the pros and cons of air Vs Nitrogen filling of the oleo struts. Just how much of a problem would be the humidity be if they are filled with air. Given the environmental temperatures would probably never get below freezing Its for a Cherokee 235. Also...

My patner and I have noticed increase in static in our headets lately. Its not a squeltch issue, the static is continuous, even during squeltch. The problem happens regardless of which comm #1 or #2 is selected. Yesterday my partner turned off our KX-155 and the noise went away!!! What could cause...

I'm looking for a source for about 50 ft of 5/8" dia. non-heat shrink Mil spec 631 or 7444 pvc electrical tubing to run a couple of wire bundles. I've found plenty of places that sell it by the roll, and aircraft spruce has small diameter, but I haven't found a source for quantities less than...

Has anyone ever noticed a drop in VOR reception range when flying in smoky conditions? Last Saturday in southern AZ we had significantly reduced visibility from the big fire north of LA. I saw a lot of flagging on and off of the CDI along with back and forth needle drift until within about 30...

I have just watched Dr. Strangelove (again) and have always wondered if the Slim Pickens quote "I will get them doors open if it harelips everybody on Bear Creek!" has any meaning other than the dialog. Any ideas? Regards, Jerry

Greetings! I have been looking to purchase an airplane and have noticed a side note during the search : Entertainment! When I talk to some perspective seller, as they tell me about thier 'creampuff' airplane I am at the SAME time loading the DATA of thier airplane into Vref or the NAAA ...

A buddy of mine has found a pair of Cansdale STC'd droop wingtips for his Cherokee. I can find NO information on an STC under the name Cansdale. Has anyone heard of these? Has the STC been sold perhaps? Any information would be appreciated. I would like to install these for my pal, but would...