Hi all! I am a co-owner of a 1968 Piper Arrow. (180 hp) I am also a professional musician, and I play bass, both electric bass guitar, and the big old doghouse upright bass. Needless to say, I would like to be able to fly to my gigs whenever possible, but fitting a double bass in a P28R seems like...

I know this has been asked a million times, but I have to ask just one more time. I would love to know your real-world costs of ownership for your fixed gear single. A 172, cherk 180, etc. I'm trying to figure out how much renting I have to do before it becomes plausible to own. Any advice as to...

I have a chance to get a KNS-80 to fill the hole in my panel, but I've not had much luck finding an installation manual. Anyone have one they'd sell/loan to me? Tina Marie -- http://www.tripacerdriver.com "...One of the main causes of the fall of the Roman Empire was that, lacking...

Piper aircraft grounded. http://www.flyer.co.uk/news/newsfeed.php?artnum=104

What kind of business are you in and how do you use your owned airplane for business as a productivity tool (not just a tax write-off)? There have been plenty of discussions on this group about tax issues, but few on the use of an airplane to make a business more successful. Me? Unfortuanately my...

Dave Burton wrote: Can anyone tell me what the material is that the mid 70s Cessnas used for the interior plastic? We have a couple of cracked pieces we would like to repair. Texas Aeroplastics sells repair materials. George Patterson I childproofed my house, but they *still* get in.

Some more beautiful, poignant, and hilarious pictures of the rec.aviation fly-in at Pinckneyville last weekend, courtesy of John Ousterhout and StellaStar! See them at: http://www.alexisparkinn.com/rogue's_gallery_i_-_p.htm#P -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA

I'm looking for installation schematics for the TKM MX 300 Nav/Comm. I see lots of vendors for this radio, but can't seem to find the TKM website. Thanks in advance

My autopilot (2-axis, Piper) is hooked up to my DG, via a "heading bug." Otherwise, it's just a wing leveler. I've been told that this autopilot has the capability of being connected to my VORs. Can anyone outline what's involved with connecting the two? Thanks! --

Does anyone know of detector available for small aircraft (not transport aircraft / Part 135, 121) that can be installed in the cowling(s) to detect the presence of some condition (excessive heat, IR, etc.) that would lead to an in-flight fire? Examples of those conditions might include a...

Hi group I purchased a used encoder altimeter (Aero Mechanism TSO-C10b/TSO-C88 model 8142-M3H0) unfortunately the drawing describing the connections is damaged. Does anyone have such electrical connection schematic drawing (a copy of it) to send me so I could at last understand how to plug...

I went to buy an air filter replacement element today and the dealer suggewsted that I buy a new K&N air filter because it increases horsepower by 2-4%. Anyone have any experience with them? Thanks Tony --

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...

Aircraft Mathematics Cambridge University Press 1941 J C Hill & S A Walling Hardback, grubby boards,otherwise good condition. Vintage. All you need to know about the arcane science of Aircraft maths of the 1940s. This one's a bit beyond me so I can't give much more in the way of description! Buy...

Could anyone point me in the right direction?! I'm searching for a copy of the flight test reports for the Westland Lysander P10 (1942) If it helps I believe the test pilot was one Harald Penrose. The local library has been unable to help and nothing has come up on the Internet. Any help would be...

The Amigo Airsho will be adding a general aviation fly-in and learn-to-fly expo area to this year's static displays. The Airsho is held annually in sunny El Paso, TX at Biggs Army Airfield (KBIF), and typically draws an average of 60,000 spectators, with a high attendance of 85,000. This...

Oil on the belly of the aircraft & the occasional streak around the cowl , , , Bugs on the leading edge & struts . . . fingermarks around the baggage door . . . I use Turtlewax bug & tar remover in a trigger spray bottle - about $4.00. - spray on, leave one minute and wipe off. So far has...

Hi, my name is Brandon, and I'm new to the plane world. After seeing a Rans ad in a plane magazine, I searched their website and fell in love with the Rans S-5 Coyote 1. After obtaining my private pilots license, I'm going to buy an S-5 kit to build myself. My intentions with this plane is to fly...

How about your nose? Fortunately, I've never had a fire in an airplane - flying or not. However, a few years ago I was flying along at economy cruise (fairly low altitude, as I was enjoying the scenery), when suddenly something smelled hot. No smoke, but something obviously was amiss. Of course I...

CHEROKEE NATIONAL FLY-IN & CONVENTION - THIS MONTH! June 18 - 20, 2004 Open to all PA-28 & PA-32 Cherokee pilots, their families, and friends. At the renowned Tan-Tar-A Resort on the Lake of the Ozarks, Osage Beach, Missouri. Grand Glaize airport (K15). Our 2003 Fly-In was a huge success. Our 2004...