Recent content by aggiepack

Consider the PS Engineering PAR200B audio/radio combo Quick exercise using the hangarflying template

A new panel is always a huge project, no matter if it is for a C150 or a PA46-500TP. And I would not rely on the friendship of an AP/IA because it will be easily something in the 100+ hours range. Here is my innermost secret: Sign up - https://hangarflying.com/paneldesigner - pick the template...

I assume everybody is very well aware of the capability of the IFD units and most would agree, that these are very fine navigators. On the other hand the street price tag for a new 540 is somewhere around 16k, used at least 10k. And if you have or plan to have the Garmin GFC500 A/P this route...

Garmin still supports / repairs 430/530 units as long as the display is not affected. https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=HLCXhipr3t4FtlEhJFFYv5 So the good old days where you ended up with a refurbished unit during a flat-rate repair are gone. I would ask them for an estimate.

I suggest you ask your AP/IA whom he has used in the past to get other Piper’s passed. You will need him anyway. The testing company usually does not remove the bolts. Look for somebod who is familiar with the proper removal procedure and does not damage the holes while removing the bolts If...

Rotax - powered Cessna 150 https://rotax-cessna.com/ Rotax-powered Diamond DA20 https://www.mt-propeller.com/pdf/stcflyer/FL088US.pdf Has been discussed for the Liberty XK2 as well The Rotax 916iS might be a good retrofit for the PA28-161, but the financial numbers will probably not work out...

You can, but it is not a good idea unless you know exactly why your battery is dead like the forgotten master switch or a loose connection. Your dead battery might be the result of a tired generator/alternator not producing enough output for all consumers.

Indeed, the rear door has been an issue in the past and already subject of an AD https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-12-07/pdf/2010-30199.pdf

Not sure if this path I would recommend. First, if 5k in unscheduled maintenance / repair costs would be an issue for you and your fellow LLC members - don‘t do it. The first year of ownership is usually expensive. A pre-buy is not an insurance policy, especially if was limited for cost...

ATPL conversion is usually more than just a check-ride. ATP is the place to go

I suggest to follow ATP guidelines and to annotate a flight with several stops as illustrated on p.8 https://s3.amazonaws.com/atp-program-docs/supplements/logbook-endorsement-supplement.pdf Anything else could end up in jeopardy

The DPE might be correct depending how this flight was entered into the log book. Some flight schools have extensive written instructions how to log those crucial flights properly to avoid that kind of discussion.

Well, I have seen similar questions from real people in real life and wondered how they could survive. In our days it seems way more convinient to toss a bunch of questions into some sort of forum instead of doing the own research first. Where this bare minimum approach can end up is clearly...

Those engines can handle a lot of abuse. So my best guess is at the end the failure was ultimately caused by the water contamination. I am pretty sure the report will include some language about the textbook-like hazardous attitude of the pilot

If you are on a tight budget, buying is a serious risk and I would not recommend this path. When owning an aircraft, you must be able to write a big check for unexpected maintenance literally anytime. You can pay for the most sophisticated pre-buy inspection and you are not immune against big...