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I hope to make Sun-N-Fun this year so added needed ADSB for my C-150M. Had my second flight with it yesterday. Observing my track on Flight Aware I see the altitude and airspeed lines/graph are very jagged. The 335 I had in my Cherokee the lines are nice and smooth. The signal looks noisy. Is...

I'm not getting any younger and if I don't make the trip soon it may never happen So looking at making the journey within the next couple weeks before things get much cooler. I would like to hear some of your experiences like where did you stay? I see there are plenty of hotels close to FFA...

This is starting to chap my hide. I have the Ipad Mini 4 and the IPhone 7 ========== Dear Customer, We want to make you aware that Apple iOS/iPadOS 16 will soon become the minimum-supported iOS for new versions of ForeFlight Mobile with our January 2024 app release. After the new iOS minimum...

Brought home a 75' 150M the other day. 13.5 SMOH with new Superior Cylinders. Checked filter at 10 hours with no metal noted. Good compressions. Still working mineral oil and waiting for oil burn to stabilize. Right now its blowing anything over 4qts on the belly. Oil pressure is OK but that...

Plane went through pre-buy with the following being reported. Plane just came out of Annual last month. If you got a report like this how would you have interpreted it? Im no longer pursuing the plane as a result. Going off past experience P

My fault. Didn't ask enough questions. Called a shop to take my C-140 for its 2nd annual under my ownership. I ask the cost for annual inspection and he said X. At other shops its always X+ parts. Sounds good So I get the invoice and X+parts had more. X+parts+ labor for AD inspections? I said...

A question for you wrenches. Is there a recommended procedure somewhere I could find for how to carry out this inspection? I know some use borescopes and even remove the vertical fin. Anyone have experience to share? Thx 47-50-02 CESSNA: Applies to 120 and 140 Aircraft Serial Numbers Up...

It’s only $$ So took my C-140 in for first annual. I flew it about 30 hours since buying it in Dec 20 Compression on #1 cylinder was 42psi. 2 and 3 low 60’s. #4 solid mid 70’s. I went ahead and changed all 4 to new Superior cylinders. Engine is at 500 smoh. What surprised me was when ordering...

I use Blackstone. Have any of you sent oil samples into multiple companies then compare them? I look at it like a second opinion

This is my personal observation. Sold my Cherokee last Dec. I was initially surprised at the demand. Even with a high time engine there was a lot of interest. My point is overhaul cost today. Much easier to rationalize an overhaul on that engine for a plane you paid 22.5 for. Is it a matter of...

Have 5 hours now with my new to me C-140 with the C-85 w/0-200 crank STC. Has 460 SMOH in 2011 w/ new ECI cylinders kits. Reviewing logs it appears cylinder #2 has repeated issues with going through rings (2 sets) and needing piston blasted and cylinder honing/valve work. Compressions all 70 or...

Any CFI's/pilots with B-23 experience have any comments about the bad rap they have for landings? I'm kicking tires on one (160/hp) and found this article. ----------------- These airplanes have developed a reputation for providing some ego-crushing landings for even experienced pilots. Student...

Had a broker last sale years ago. Have my Cherokee on the block. Question- interested party wants to test fly it. I don’t know

Just got my plane back from annual. Pulled the AI and had it overhauled and the problem is still there. She has a dip to the left. Suction is fine. We are starting to think static line? Appreciate comments sans (Should of gone G5 crowd lol) Pic below is in straight level flight.

On the fence waiting vs getting it done. Want to fly but.

This plane (H5) is growing in my like crazy. See them for sale now and then and am giving one considerable consideration. I would obtain the inspection and repairman certificates and all that. Anyone have experience with the Hummel H5? Pro's/Con's?

My Lycoming 0320-E2A has 1775-SMOH in 1972. Burns 12 qts/hr, good compressions and doesn't make metal. I am fully capable to change the oil. But I'm wrapped around the axle by having my A&P do the oil change all the time in that I want his signature in my logs from a credibility perspective. My...

The engine runs fine on both while in cruise. My left mag on the 0320-E2A (no engine monitor) checks out during ground mag checks and is within tolerance (barely) with the right mag. But while conducting an inflight ROP mag check 2450 RPM at 2500', the left mag had a 200 RPM drop vs a 50 RPM...

Anyone have paint cracking issues just on the topside of the fuel tanks? I have small cracks forming in the paint that eventually leads to chipping. Do the topside of the tanks need periodic touch ups or maybe its just a poor paint job on the tanks themselves?

So I was back in the woods behind my house. There is a small branch that runs through my property which fills when rains come. I was out there the other day with my metal detector and found these items. What I do know Sleeves are magnetic, 2"L x 7/8" O.D. Nipples are magnetic- 2 1/8"L x 3/4"...