Recent content by callegro

Wanted to revive this post. Is there any updates of anyone who flew down to Mex and got their plane painted?

On a select few GA planes, i've seen these types of beacons with a nice quick, single strobe flash. I saw one today and took a pic of the style. Also, here is a video of what i'm talking about with the single quick flash strobe. You see them on most Boeing and Airbus aircraft and also a lot of...

I have a '67 180D. Looking to replace the fiberglass spinner with an aluminum one. Anyone have a source to where I can get one?

Hi guys, I am installing a new audio panel in my 180D and wanted to spruce up the panel a bit. My current plastic overlay has multiple cracks and such. I wanted to purchase a new overlay from planeplastic.com and was wondering if anyone has some input about purchasing and installing. It looks...

Hey guys, So audio panel is now being installed as we speak (8000G). I am gonna get rid of my TKM Mk-12 radio and get a new (or used) nav/com and indicator. My first option was to go with a used SL30, but looking around, is it worth getting? Or should I just go for it and get a Garmin 255? Was...

So anyone know any good avionics shops in Calif? Or even in NV or AZ.

The avionics guy says he cannot install used radios that he doesn't have in stock. I was leaning towards an SL30, but he didn't have one. The big issue that needs fixed is the background static, which can be several different things. I'm in a bind here, because most avionics shops cannot get me...

Hi guys, So I have been due for an avionics upgrade on my 180D, and since the recent unbearable background static in my radios, I have decided to pull the trigger. I have had an audio panel at the top of my list for a while, so I was just gonna get that installed and have the avionics...

So if I were gonna go with a completely new glare shield, who would I go to? My mechanic? Or more of an aircraft interior guy....I'm just wondering about the removal of the windshield. My avionics guy said that it would be a hassle due to the handholds, the avionics cooling, etc....not sure if...

I do have my Garmin Aera plugged into my cigarette lighter....however, doing a short flight without having it in the aircraft....the static was still there. Thanks for the input though!

Just outta the blue, I've been starting to pick up radio static. Seemed to happen during/after the flight that I accidentally started up with the avionics master on. Not sure if that is what triggered it, but about 30 mins into the flight, I start picking up 2 types of static. One, a faint...

I'm in the market for a new audio panel and I am kinda leaning toward an 8000BT. It is a bit cheaper than the GMA, and I just feel like the 8000BT offers more than enough of what I am looking for. Do you guys have any advice/objections?

Hi guys, I was talking to my avionics guy about a new audio panel, and just for the hell of it, I wanted to get his input on the Glareshield. Aesthetic-wise, I would love to redo it. However he thinks it would be difficult because it is two pieces (the eyebrow and actual Glareshield). I would...

Hi guys, Not sure if this is the correct forum to post on, but now that I have some time on my hands, I have been wanting to refurbish the interior of my 180D. As I've heard, it is more cost effective to have an auto upholstery shop do the interior rather than an actual aircraft interior shop...

I am looking into a summer DIY project and am looking into getting a new interior done on my '67 Cherokee 180D. Getting a couple of quotes from local aircraft upholstery shops, it is way over my budget to have a professionally installed interior. I then wanted to see if any of you had past...