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Any advice on what neighborhood and what part of town for a young, professional, single person to live? Will include looking to buy a home and a commute to SE Mississippi. Thanks for any insight and direction. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Getting my O-470R overhauled and had the discussion about how big of a hole in my checkbook we should make. Currently, I just have an EGT in my 182. It is suggested that more information might be better. So, an engine monitor needs to be ordered this week. (For what it is worth, I think...

Planning ahead, for the next week, (or two, or three) for when my engine gets stuck back together and mounted in the airplane. How does one break-in the freshly rebuilt engine? From an operating standpoint? And an oil change standpoint?

Three cylinders were low compression on my annual inspection, on an engine (0-470R) with 1000 hours. So, we decided to replace all 6 cylinders (based on the logs, we don't think they were new/overhauled at the last overhaul. Wasn't quite clear., and 1 had already been replaced 150 hours ago.)...

Looks like there may be somewhere between 1 and 6 cylinders needing to be replaced on my engine. They are currently chrome cylinders of varying age, condition, and compression. It has been suggested that Airboss cylinders might be a good direction to go. Any insight on them?

I have a generator, never had the plane upgraded to an alternator system. My goal would be to install a "power port" (We used to call them Cigarette Lighters) so that I can recharge / power the iPhones, iPads, and other gadgets. Can you do this with a generator system? Any issues? I...

Posting this as a friend of the Owner. I have seen this plane, flown this plane, and would not hesitate to jump in it and fly it IFR, Cross-country, or Back Country. Great electronics, great interior, and, if you know the history of 182's, the 1961 is considered the "the best of both worlds"...

The fasteners on the cowl of the 182 need replaced, as they look ugly with surface rust on the outside. I believe there are Stainless Steel ones available. I have heard there are complete kits available, but not sure which ones I need. Anybody know the name of the actual fasteners, or...

I like the left door window being able to open, just wondering if there is a retrofit kit / STC to allow a passenger door window in a 182 to open. Any leads?

Headed down to pick up the airplane (C182) from the maintenance shop and take it back to the home airport and hangar with a brand new windshield. What is the proper stuff to use to clean windshields? In the past, I have always just used lemon pledge. But was wondering what the correct...

If you were to start a Bay Area tour from Livermore, what is the route? Who do you talk to? Any suggestions and help is appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Went to go fly on Sunday, started the 182 up, and it struggled a bit to start up, back-fired once, and then ran good out to the run up area. Got to the mag check, set RPMs at 1700, switched to Left and RPM stayed at 1700, back to Both, stayed at 1700. Switched to the "R" on the switch and...

Headed to Reno, and trying to figure out which airport. I was assuming to use Stead, and stay out of Reno, but I really can't find much on an FBO and parking. Reno (KRNO) is likely handier than Stead, and I would prefer it. Just not sure what is available for parking and tie down fees for a...

Is the Instrument written a different test for a fixed wing vs a rotary wing? A local Community College is offering the following: I was looking at options for an Instrument class.

Any suggestions for cobbling together a redneck engine pre-heater for this week? Expecting temps below 20 for daily highs. Plane is stored in a large hangar with free electricity. The hangar has 6 planes, so don't want to heat the whole building, nor do I want to burn down the plane nor...

What is the "best" twin that can be bought for under $60k for time building and cross country travel. If you wanted to get to a 100 hours of multi time, and have some fun for a year, what would you buy? Likely 2 people and a few bags, maybe some sporting goods, so useful load 500-600 plus fuel...

When I bought my plane, I wrote the contract, including the avionics that were installed prior to the annual and possession. I listed the radio as a 430W. I was corrected by the seller that it was only a regular Garmin 430, so I made necessary changes to the contract. Do I actually have a...

Just browsing around, and I noticed some "bargains" on planes under $40k. Seems like they are out there if somebody wants them. $40k $35k Run out engine.... but fresh annual, looks nice. $35k Mid time engine, Little ratty on the inside, but can be fixed up, perhaps...

If you fly long enough, and low enough, eventually the air in the cabin will start smelling much fresher.

(Disclaimer: A user on Reddit has written the software and sourced the components to build a "Stratus" type of clone/device/knockoff that can be built for less than $115. This thread attempts to chronicle my attempt to use his information to actually build the device. I take NO credit for the...