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Installed new twist to start ignition switch 3 months ago - Piper Cherokee 140. Yesterday plane started easily, I shutdown, filled fuel. Upon restarting, turn key and all I got was a click, click, click from under the cowling. Let sit 20 mins — same thing. Voltage indicated was 12v. New battery...

I have a friend who is a student pilot and owns the plane she is training in. She is due for her first solo and her flight instructor told her that he needs to be at the airport for any subsequent solo flights, not only endorsed airports away from the home field, but pattern work at the home...

I have a Piper Cherokee 140 based in the Boston area with tie-down and access to 24/7 power. I need to buy a preheater system for the winter and am looking at (2) models EZ Heat bladder/sump system versus Reiff sump and cylinder system. Is the Reiff overkill or a must have versus a standard sump...

I’m looking at a panel upgrade. I know there are older threads but: Now that G5’s and the Aspen E5 have 4+ years of installs, checking to see what the current pros/cons of each are. Reliability, screen definition, install costs, etc.

Has anyone had lower lumbar fusion surgery on the L5S1? I'm due to undergo this surgery, this is my only bad disc and am expected to make a full recovery. I fly a Piper, which might be a nightmare at first to climb into the cockpit. If you had this procedure, when were you able to start...

I’m looking at an avionics upgrade on a budget. I have a basic IFR panel in my Cherokee. In short i have a TKM Navcomm with glide slope and VOR locater. Audio panel is a PSE 8000G. Also have a basic king comm radio. Looking to replace the King comm radio, while adding an older Waas capable GPS...

I'm just checking to see if its possible to intall the experimental G5 unit in a certified (legacy) plane? I want to install (2) in my plane to eliminate the vacuum system. I'm wondering if I can buy the less expensive experimental units, using the following document...

I'm right at the point of soloing, but am having an issue on final. When I'm about to land I have a tendency to overcorrect and rather than tease the plane down to the ground by holding the nose, I flare a bit too soon. Any good tips on maintaining the right nose attitude so i don't bounce the...

I’m looking at buying a GPS. I’m a VFR pilot who may eventually go for instrument training. Can anyone tell me how the Garmin 480 Waas compares to the 430 Waas? The 480 seems to be a good gps and goes for about 2-3k less than the 430w.

I’m a VFR pilot with older IFR equipment in my plane. I’m looking to upgrade the panel and am no avionics expert. Current equipment: Bendix king KI 209 Glide slope indicator. King KI 208 VOR indicator. KN 53 NAV. MX 170C NAVCOM. 296 Dock Mounted Garmin Gps. Vertical card Compass. Sigtronics...

I live in the Boston area and am looking to purchase a Piper Cherokee 140 (with power flow) from the LA area. I would like to do the flight myself with a CFI friend of mine. I'm wondering how long it would take to fly this route. I'm guesstimating 27 hours flight time, thereabouts. Break it...

I'm looking at purchasing a Piper Cherokee 140 from 1977. The pilot seat is shot. I'm wondering if the seat tracks can accommodate seats from a Warrior ii or Warrior iii? The seats from these models are more comfortable and I'm sure I can find them in salvage.