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When possible I'd prefer to fly routes over flatlands where there are more favorable conditions in the event that a forced landing is needed. In a few weeks I have a flight planned from central New Jersey to Plattsburgh NY (KPBG). The southern half is easy as I can stay east of the Adirondack...

I recall being trained that once an annual inspection has started, an airplane is no longer considered airworthy until the inspection has been completed (including paperwork). Even if the plane would have still been within the annual inspection due date if the annual had not been started...

There is a large black heat sink bolted to the structural member that runs from the firewall to the top of the instrument panel of my plane (see photo). It isn't well attached and I'd like to either get it removed or moved to a more secure spot. Any idea what instrument it is part of, or what...

The audio system in my plane has developed a series of audio problems and while we (the shop and I) have done a fair amount of troubleshooting we still don't have a good theory as to the cause(s). So I thought I'd ask here for help. The first problem started last February when random...

A few weeks ago a random crackling developed in the audio system of my Tiger. The 1090es King KT-74 transponder is a big factor in the sound, and maybe the cause. In an attempt to isolate the cause I did the following test: 1. Airplane in closed metal hangar at a non-towered airport 2...

I had an EI CGR-30P installed in my Tiger shortly after the '30P was available. It was recently updated and reconfigured by EI as part of a panel upgrade I had done. In the 3.5 hrs it's flown in the past 2 weeks I've seen some differences from before in operation that aren't reflected in the...

I'm interested in getting a couple of GI-275's installed in my plane. One to replace the attitude indicator operating in what Garmin refers to as ADI mode, and the other as an HSI to replace the DG operating in what Garmin refers to as Standby ADI mode (meaning that although it is operating as...

I recently decided to replace my attitude indicator and directional gyro with a pair of Garmin GI-275 units. I chose that model over the G5's because of the 275's ability to drive my Century IIB autopilot without retaining any of the old vacuum system. As my shop slot has arrived, I've begun...

President Trump and Mrs. Trump have changed their home address from Trump Tower in New York to his Mar-a-Lago Resort in Palm Beach {https://www.wpbf.com/article/president-trump-changes-primary-residence-from-manhattan-to-palm-beach/29660011}. I would expect that would remove the need for the...

I often read postings from people with radio issues, and one common suggestion for investigation is the condition of the antenna connections. This can involve taking apart portions of the interior, and dismounting the antenna. I make no claim to particular expertise in either RF or antennas...

I could use some suggestions on what could be causing the subject issue with my airplane and what diagnostics we might do to narrow down the possibilities. I've already emailed my local shop, but know that they are swamped with other big ticket install work and short staffed, so anything I can...

I got my new insurance policy yesterday and it contains a clause that I missed in previous years (it's there) that seems like a very broad exclusion. Would others please comment on their policies? If this type clause is common, then I guess I will have to accept it. If it is uncommon, then I...

The two Slick magnetos on my O-360 are listed models, but their serial numbers are outside of the serial number range listed in SB1-15A. The engine log indicates that their gears have never been replaced. Based on this I believe that my magnetos are not subject to this service bulletin. Am I...

Looking for help with an odd problem. I just got a new Rexon RHP-530 Com handheld radio. It comes with a headset adapter cable for use with aviation headsets having the standard 2 plug connection. The radio has side tone which the manual says is automatically activated when the headset adapter...

My plane is equipped with 1090es ADS-B out and a Dual XGPS170 UAT frequency receiver on the glareshield for ADS-B in. The 1090es transponder is configured to indicate that the plane is equipped with 978 ADS-B in. I am based between New York City and Philadelphia so I am almost always flying in...

Are there any Android based EFB apps that offer animated ADS-B weather radar?

The microphone plug of the right seat headset on my plane connects to a wire from the PTT switch in the yoke through a 0.206 in socket hanging on the end of the wire. The microphone plug is loose in the socket and produces static on the intercom as it moves in-flight. I would like to replace...

Today's Avweb Flash had a letter from the Air Care Alliance over the signature of Rick Durden. The letter described the regulations that control volunteer piloting and the rationale behind them. It makes the point that the objective of the regulations is to protect passengers unfamiliar with...

The Jeppesen NavData subscription for my GNS-530w is about to expire and I am considering switching to a subscription from Garmin. Currently I subscribe to the East-Central Jepp Navdata and have locked in the next year for $332 (but not yet paid). Garmin charges $299 for the whole USA (no...

I have flown lots of LPV approaches with my GNS-530w (software version 5.xx don't recall exactly), but none in the last 6 months or so. Earlier this week for the first time I tried the RNAV (GPS) 16 at Trenton Mercer, NJ (KTTN) and when I got about 2/3 of the way from HORDE (FAF) to CULEV I got...