I am perplexed by the IRS' claims that Jet Fuel is getting diverted for highway usage. Isn't Jet Fuel more expensive than diesel wholesale? I know it is more retail. It just doesn't seem logical that people would be buying Jet to avoid the measly difference in taxation. After all, most won't...

Can an approach-certified GPS unit be installed but certified only for enroute IFR use? WILL a shop install an approach-certified GPS unit to enroute IFR certification only? Is an annunciator panel required for enroute use? Is an OBS resolver required for enroute use? I'm trying to minimize the...

Does anyone know anything about the "Riley Rocket" version of the Cessna Turbo 310? I am getting claims of "260 KTAS at 20,000 feet burning only 24 gph total." Does that make sense? Seems a little too good to be true. Does anyone have actual experience with a Riley Rocket that matches this...

I am a little confused about power setting options on my Piper Turbo Arrow from my power setting table. Assuming I want 75% power, at Sea Level, I can run it at: 1. 2300 RPM and 34.8 inches manifold pressure 2. 2400 RPM and 33.8 inches 3. 2500 RPM and 32.8 inches 4. 2575 RPM and 31.5 inches How...

....other than pork fat and olive oil For those who do their own aircraft lubeing, which brand of MIL G-23827 Acft, Inst, Gear and Accuator Screw grease do you like? Why? any dislikes? also for MIL G-3545 High temp/wheel bearing grease. How old are these mil specs and have their been...

For a long time I've been meaning to convert my cost of ownership spreadsheet into a web page. Over the weekend I wrote a rudimentary sc-to-html converter (sc is an ancient, terminal based spreadsheet). http://ben.com/flying/costown.html I've already filled the page with caveats and disclaimers...

Day 53 (Final Big Box and End of the Road in Sight!) Well, the final shipment has arrived! Along with it, the bill. Total was $2771 plus another $70 for shipping all 3 boxes. Again I was struck by the dramatic comparison between the new and old wall panels. I cannot believe we tolerated the old...

Hey all... awhile back I posted about my proposed flight from Virginia to southeast Alaska (specifically, Juneau). I used to live there so I'm aware of the weather potential. I'm thinking of staging from the interior of BC (Atlin, perhaps) and coming down Taku inlet or White pass if the weather's...

Old WW2 mechanic says he hears a sticky valve on my C-85 when I fire up for first time in morning but can't describe the sound and says it lasts only as long as a finger snap. Wants me to add Marvel Mystery oil. I use Aeroshell 100 (50 weight) and change it every 25 hours. I can't detect any...

In other words, the volume of the music audio has to be fairly high, or the Muse will cut out during softer parts of a song. The audio output device needs a compression circuit to keep audio levels more near a constant output. There are portable cd players out there that have such a...

Please? Jim

Day 51 (Diversions) As part of the wall panel installation, there were several small subprojects that needed to be done. Some things were necessary to "clean up" previous sloppy or failing installations. Others were needed because the new walls were not made exactly like the old ones. Still...

"Giox" is a dirtbag.

Went out to the airport last night around 8:30p.m. with the intention of doing some night stop-and-go's to regain night currency in my 152. The last time I'd flown it was Saturday (From JeffCo to Scottsbluff and back). After stopping in at the FBO to let them know I'd need some fuel I headed out to...

I have one. It works fine for what it's intended to do. I think an intercom with a music input would probably be a better plan. "BTB" wrote in message news:689ke.22001$gp.9619@fed1read03... Anyone any experiences using "The Muse" for in-flight music ? ...

Newcomer to group and ownership here. Hope this isn't an FAQ, but Googling the keywords brings up too many hits that don't address my question. I'm looking at a fairly typical first plane to buy ... 1960s Cherokee ... that appears to be just right. It has reasonable airframe time and low engine...

Do Airworthiness Directive Numbers have any meaning and structure? For example, AD 82-27-3. Does one part mean year issued? Another refer to type equipment effected? Another, perhaps a serial number of the AD itself? Just Curious. -Sami

Hi everyone, I recently received a notification in the mail from MBNA. This is the bank behind the "AOPA Visa Card" -- the one prominently advertised on the AOPA website front page! MBNA is proposing ten different changes to the credit card agreement between us. Well, maybe proposing is too...

After reading the other posts about key locks, the responses brought another question to mind. My key ignition switch works very hard, and the key can be removed in any position. It's hard to push it in and keep the starter engaged (it's one of those turn-while-you-push switches), so we usually...

Would someone be kind enough to let me know the best place to buy a case of Aeroshell oil. I would like to purchase landing lights, etc., as well as other expendables. Thank you in advance.