The avionics on a Piper Turbo Arrow (PA28RT201T) are approaching retirement age. Does anybody know if there's a glass panel upgrade (a la G1000) for the Turbo Arrow? Any STC's needed? -- Tauno Voipio tauno voipio (at) iki fi

Hi! I have a few questions regarding twin operation. This is all just lofty dreams for me right now, but I want realistic dreams, hence the questions...:-) I am a professional bass player by trade. My instrument is BIG, meaning no way I can get it in my Arrow...:-(

Hello, Can anyone recommend a good tug for a Twin Comanche? I see there are some companies out there that make them... but if anyone has their personal experience they want to share, i'd like to hear it... if you can provide a link to their website it would be even better! -dr

I've ordered a pair of CI-291 Comant com antennas to replace the well worn antennas on my Archer. Besides removing any oxidation where the aluminum base contacts the aircraft and making sure the coax connector is clean and serviceable and the mechanical connection robust, are there other...

The wife and I just back from our Oregon vacation that you helped us plan. You guys did a wonderful job. Day 1: Left OKC on a Canadair regional jet to Phoenix. Boarded a 737 whose APU wouldn't start. 107 degrees on the tarmac and no AC. And we left our Cherokee at home why? Oh well. Landed...

dlevy wrote: I went to Radio Shack and asked for a "audio transformer" 8/1000 ohm's. He, along with me, had no clue. Can someone please provide some more information on this black box item for me? The problem with Radio Shack is that those guys worked at Burger King...

Ok, when I'm dreaming, I want a deHavilland Beaver on amphib floats with all the Kenmore mods. But lets be practical here, I haven't won the lottery. Is there a plane out there that: - is on floats (preferably amphibs, but I know they add a lot to the cost) - can carry two people plus camping...

Hi, Club aircraft has a GARMIN GNC 300XL TSO which according to the spec, has a PC interface. Is there any software out there that I can run from a PC to enter routes, waypoints etc directly into the device? Having a PC interface is one thing, being able to use it without resorting to the SDK...

Back in May '06, I posted asking for some ideas around keeping birds off various parts of the airplane. My tiedown is at the end of a line of tiedowns that places it next to a large hangar with various small trees and vegetation surrounding the property that is home to many birds. While I enjoy low...

I have a vexing problem on my 1979 Warrior. The charging system will shut down in flight at random times. The ammeter drops to 0 and the idiot light comes on. A recycling of the ALT switch may stop the problem but it may happen several more times before "settling down". There is NO pattern to...

NPR story: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5372736 Just watch out for the propane tank...

I was flying a friend to an airport some 200 miles away where he’d had some work done on his Mooney. I have a 1966 PA-24-260 with two main tanks, two aux tanks and two tip tanks. About 5-10 minutes after I had leveled off at 5500 feet and switched to the left aux tank, the engine started acting...

Right wing has the replacement rib fit up. Shop estimates completion date is May 1. Not like I'd be flying much with all this wonderful wet weather we're having on the left coast right now. Pictures he http://s66.photobucket.com/albums/h262/k2_boardrider/Ribs/ password=jack then click on...

I see this subject was discussed on the list back in '99, but I was wondering what people have been doing lately. I am purchasing a Canadian registered 206 and am importing it into the US. The aircraft just had an annual, but the owner doesn't have insurance on it, so the option of having him fly...

I had to make the weekly pilgrimage to the shop today and took a few more pictures. Pictures can be viewed he http://s66.photobucket.com/albums/h262/k2_boardrider/ Password is "jack" then click on "ribs". First six pictures are the new ones. Not much progress since the last week but I'm...

Just doing some looking at the difference, or perceived differences between the earlier (1998, 1999, 2000) 172Rs and the 172SPs. And besides the extra kW rating of the same size engine to produce the 180hp (on the SP) over the 160hp (on the R), I can't find much else different. (with the...

A local pilot called me with a preflight issue of a propeller blade on C182 being a bit loose in its socket. Holding the blade tip, he could wiggle it front to back and twist it slightly, changing its pitch. Some mechanics told him it was safe to fly home. Anyone disagree?

Hi! I was told by my mechanic to only pull the prop handle until I could audibly hear a slight pitch change to establish that it was working. However, the aircraft manual says it should be cycled completely, and on a cold engine three times to make sure oil is applied to the governor, or...

Anybody useing the new "improved?" Rapco 215/216 vacuum pumps? Jim

Construction is in progress for 16 new "T" hangars at 4R4 in Fairhope. After 6 years on the waiting list, I'm guaranteed to get one if I want it. Because of long lead times for structural components--particularly steel structural members--completion is not expected until December. Rent will be...