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I am looking to visit the museum next week. Anyone have any recommendations on where to fly in for the day? Should I just go into KDAY or is there a better option? Anyone know if uber/lyft is active in the area?

I am looking for a hard surface field to fly into and be able to easily get to recreational activities on a lake or hiking, etc. I'd be interested in the central US maybe 600nm radius from Chicago. Years back I found it very cool to fly over to Unionville (K43) and have a paved runway next to...

I have an old V1-anr headset I bought from Tina's pilot shop many years ago. I kept them around for an aux passenger headset, but the ear pads are falling apart. I did a search but can't find any info about them at all. Does anyone know if I can just buy some generic ear pads for some other...

I just purchased a new to me F33A and hangar. To say I am excited about life right now is an understatement. I am going to Oshkosh later this week, and I need to equip my hangar. This is my first aircraft ownership experience, so let me know what I should put on the list. I am pretty sure I...

This is my first post since passing my ifr check ride. I just completed the ifr flying a fairly basic warrior. While I have quite a bit of arrow time overall, I need to transition my instrument skills to the complex arrow 3. I was wondering what power settings people use in the various phases of...

I just started my IFR training, and my biggest concern is the cockpit management aspect. I am flying in a very basic Warrior with a 430 and no AP / electric trim, etc. I have a RAM yoke mount for the iPad, but can't really use that as it covers the 6 pack. I'm curious what others do about...

I am trying to narrow down what aircraft to pursue. I am seriously considering a 182P,Q,R as it seems to fit my mission well. I have flown several vintages of 172's, but no 182's. Most of my time is in Pipers including a HP endorsement in a Lance and the majority of my time in arrows. I...

I am curious... I am considering buying my first plane. The airport I would want to hangar at is full and has a waiting list. I was thinking if I find a plane and jump on it, what do I do with it until a hangar becomes available? I guess the options are: get a hangar at a more expensive...

I've been getting more serious about getting my own plane recently, and like many others trying to narrow down the list. I want something more capable than a 172 or warrior that is comfortable for my family of 4, but not overboard for operating costs or maintenance considering most of the time...

Anyone have experience with accelerated instrument training in the Chicago area? I recently moved to the western suburbs and my knowledge test expires this summer. I'd like to do a 10 day course and get it done as opposed to how I did my private (It took a long time). I see some options at 3CK...

I am changing jobs and moving to the Chicago area. As a result, I just sold my share of an Arrow in Iowa, and now I need to find new wings. I will be living in west St. Charles. It looks like Dupage, Dekalb, and Aurora are reasonable possibilities near my house. Dupage is less than 20min...

We just had our plane avionics upgraded with a PMA8000G, GTN650, and GTX345. We have flown it several times since the upgrade, and I noticed that the ammeter is almost fully deflected most of the time including when the avionics are switched off. The reading is over 70 amps! This is the Piper...

We are looking into upgrading our stack now that the original equipment is getting a bit flaky. I am getting some quotes for a GTN650 and GMA340. The first quote I got included a GI-106B CDI. My question is can I use the existing CDI that is connected to my KX-155? It may also be connected...

I will be taking a business trip to the Phoenix area in a few weeks, and I am thinking about renting a plane and getting a little dual mountain flying in. I live in Iowa so all of my flying has been flat land flying. Any suggestions for which airport/FBO to use? Who has the best...

I am heading to Oshkosh for the first time tomorrow. We are drive-in camping and expect to get in about 9pm. I didn't buy a daily ticket for tomorrow considering we will be in late. Any tips on things to do when I get in? Do they have a discounted ticket to get in for the last hour or two...

So I think I am getting ahead of myself here, but I can't help getting excited about shiny new things like airplanes. The current situation is that I am in a PA28R-200 partnership. It is currently a tight fit with my wife and 2 year old. We have to try to pack light whenever we want to go...

Maybe this is a stupid question, but where would I find details about MOA controlling agencies and altitudes? Some MOAs have notes on the chart, but some do not. I am interested in flying to some airports within MOAs, and would like to know who to contact for activity updates, and if the MOA...

A guy in my partnership hasn't flown in a while. His BFR is current, but hasn't performed his landings in the last 90 days. He is a bit concerned about flying solo since it has been a while. Is it ok for me to fly right seat as a current rated pilot in the plane? By the letter of the law, I...

As a RF engineer, I can't help my curiosity. After my plane's transponder went out, I was looking around at replacements and noticed that they are rated at 200W of transmit power. That seems ridiculously high for small aircraft. I had no idea they put out that much power. I am trying to...

I have been testing the waters of aircraft ownership for a little while and recently came across a nice plane that seemed to have a lot going for it. The owner said he has owned it for about 5 years, and it had a third window mod and extended baggage compartment mod. He said that is how he...