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Troublesome problem here. I have a 1986 Mooney 252, equipped with a KFC 150 autopilot with KAS 297B altitude preselect. There's also a roll-steering adaptor but I don't have the model number handy. For about a year once in a while (approx. once per flight) I'd get an excessive pitch up during...

I just noticed this small dent in my wing near the pitot tube. Would anyone consider this necessary to repair for safety or reasons other than cosmetic? It's about 2" long and doesn't pierce the skin. Mooney Encore, 1986. Image link

I've been using a cannula for years in my Mooney and each time I tell myself to look into getting a mask for the higher altitudes and O2 savings. So finally I'm looking at the Aerox 4110-712 Series. I assume for the one without a built-in mic you put your boom mic in front of the black circle...

I just removed an Insight G3 engine monitor to send back for repair. Aside from the wire harnesses, I disconnected the manifold pressure sensor tube. My mechanic will be back from vacay in a couple weeks to reinstall and certify everything, but in the meantime I'm wondering can I start the...

So this is an odd one. When flying now ATC is telling me my transponder is reporting an altitude about 2500 feet too high (and they haven't been too happy about it, either). I figured out, however, that if I pull the breaker on my Air Data Computer, the problem goes away... WTH?? These 2 things...

I've relocated to northern Spain and maintenance facilities here and nearby are pretty lacking, so I'm becoming a do-it-yourselfer by necessity. Lots of learning to do. My Mooney 252/Encore needed a new battery. The old one was a Gill G-242 (24V) that lasted 5 years, so I got a new one of the...

As there is only one very busy avionics guy at my airport, it helps a lot if I can debug things on my own... hoping someone can point me in the right direction. On my last flight ATC kept telling me they were seeing me on radar at around 6000 but I was at 2000-2500 at the highest. I cycled the...

Recently I noticed all the air data on my GPS display (like TAS, OAT, wind speed, wind direction, etc) is showing up as blank. I asked a local avionics specialist here in Spain to take a look and he says the Shadin ADC 200 air data computer looks to be installed properly and the wiring looks...

I have a nice pair of cowl plugs but there are a few other small holes that I don't plug and need to. The ramp where I park now is notorious for birds and I've pulled a couple nests out now. Those suckers work fast! I'd like to get some foam and cut it to pieces that I can just smoosh in...

Planning a trip to Honduras and Belize in a couple weeks. Turns out my insurance covers Mexico and Caribbean but not those two. The company is checking to see whether coverage can be added but I'm not hopeful. Are there any companies that can do a short term policy for me for this trip...

CYTZ (Billy Bishop) definitely seems to be the most convenient option, but I've heard the FBO there milks it with high fees. Are any of the other airports near Toronto kinder to GA pilots in terms of landing and ramp fees? I'd be staying over 2 nights.

Anyone have a recent copy of the DVDs they want to sell?

Not sure if this is a connection problem or a setting I just can't find anywhere. I have a GNS 480 GPS, GTX 33 transponder with TIS, and a GMX 200 MFD. The TIS information and traffic alerts show up on the GNS 480. I get the audio TRAFFIC alert as well, so the TIS system is functioning...

I'm buying a Mooney from Canada and importing it into the US here. I've spoken with CBP and they have outlined in detail what I need to do to get a customs entry, including telling me very clearly that I do not need to purchase a bond for the entry. They say any decent customs broker can do the...

Probably a dumb question, but I can't seem to find anything definitive. I have a plane and am thinking about getting a CPL and offering to fly personal items around for money (no passengers). Do I need to be Part 135 certified for that? Are there exceptions?

So I'm looking to purchase an airplane and I've been reading a lot about avoiding sales and use taxes but it's a BIG topic. I feel I understand the basics pretty well, but am not 100% confident how to do it. I've seen some aviation tax experts out there who seem to be charging a ton for their...

Looking to learn from recent experience. I'm a low time (~114 hours) private pilot, VFR only. I've actually been away from flying for a many years, so only about 25 of those hours are recent including a few spent getting a BFR done to get back in the air. Still a lot to learn. I should also...