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As title says, suddenly got a form years after I bought the plane, wanting purchase price info/proof, so they can tax me accordingly. That's fine, but FAA 8050-2 Bill Of Sale does not count according to them. That's literally the only paperwork I have, which is moot anyhow because it says $1...

My plane doesn't have a proper audio panel...only a simple four-place intercom. It doesn't have any pax isolation features. Well, my kid and her friends are starting to fly with me more often and, understandably, they just don't get when (or how) to be quiet. So, right now, I am forced to just...

Looks like my Narco MK12D is a noisy little **** and, upon PTT, shoots RF interference all over my 430W, killing the signal. That's what my tech assumed after some back and forth phone calls. And it was solidified when he asked me to try the entire 121.xx and 131.xx bands. Those are the only...

I posted about a week ago about my STEC 30 that stops tracking the magenta line (and/or HDG bug) on my Garmin G5. Power cycling the STEC individually and the avionics master separately fixed nothing. Avionics shop couldn't pinpoint it over the phone. Hangaring, shutting everything down...

Playing with the AP on the ground, engine off, you can hear the servos move and sort of gain a better understanding of what's going on behind the scenes. Screwing around, I allowed the servo to take the ailerons to full deflection, hearing them strain even more against the stops. Noticing this...

I had an STEC 30 + ALT installed last year. I have maybe 100 hours on it. It's worked spectacularly since day one. Late last year, I had my dual G5's and Garmin 400W installed. I have 10-20 hours on that hardware, including the AP. All was well. In GPSS mode, it'd track the magenta line rock...

Here's the video I've been talking about all week. I'm not Flight Chops. I did what I could, cut a few pieces together and here you go.

My dual Garmin G5 install is done. It's in a 172, coupled to an STEC 30 + ALT autopilot, interfaced to a 430W. I know there is interest in a video since there isn't much online for the DG G5, but I'm unsure of what all to film. Your suggestions, please.

I picked up my 172 a couple days ago after a month in the avionics shop. I had considerable work done and have a few questions for those that have been flying /G for a while. I know the G5 is brand new, but maybe someone can help. Plane also has an STEC 30 + ALT autopilot. The G5 supports...

Hello, all, I have a Narco ID825 VOR/LOC/GS tied to a MK12D. Last year's (previous owner) VOT check is scribbled in the books as a PASS. Now that I am near completion of my IR ticket (in another plane), I've noticed the following problems: Fails VOT (6deg off) NAV flag unless OBS is nearly...

This sound about right? I know very little about it, but this seems on the low side. It's actually a little higher than Vy....80mph indicated, yielding 500-700 fpm in 50deg F day, but 2250-2300rpm is all I get. Otherwise, plane flies nice. Leveling off, will slowly pick up to 2500 to 2650, as...

The *only* good thing about the somewhat recent Skyvector update is that you can now parse command line routing a bit easier than before. What I mean by this is you can go to Start Button | Run | skyvector.bat KLAX KORD KJFK <enter> And it will pop up a browser window with the route already...

What's the deal with these PCAS systems (both in the top row here): http://www.aircraftspruce.com/categories/avionics_instruments/av/menus/av/collision.html Googling returns some good, though several year old reviews. Seems like it was an interesting tech 5-10 years ago, but maybe superseded...

I have an Android tablet coupled with an ADSB receiver. Works awesome and the nexrad saved my butt tonight. However, I would like to test XM's implementation. Their site is confusing and I can find surprisingly little info on the 'net re: XM and Android. Can someone please tell me what XM...

This may be common knowledge, and it may be common knowledge that it's a good idea or that it's a terrible idea. But I'm new and I don't know... I've discovered that 100LL is an AWESOME solvent for belly grime. Better than anything I've used in the past and I've tested quite a few things...

A seats package for early 172's at Airtex is $1452. For that money, what are you receiving? The whole seat? As in, pull original seats off rails, install new seats? Just the cushioning and upholstery with the resulting work following on the purchaser? My plane is 60 years old, yet has a...

I understand there is a laundry list of items and requirements for a USA-registered plane to land in Canada, but what are the requirements for, say, taking off from NE Pennsylvania and flying over Lake Erie & Canada, direct to the upper peninsula of Michigan? For a proposed flight, this would...

I just had installed a KT76A. I am looking at the KT74 as a slide in replacement for ADSB Out compliance. What other physical boxes need installed to be legal? Apparently the transponder itself isn't enough. I don't know much about it.

The replacement KT76A is on its way, but for sake of discussion I thought I'd post my situation. My EDO AIRE RT-777 Transponder is acting intermittently. First off, it's shoved (actually nicely installed) in my 172's glove box. A couple weeks ago, it was working fine, then ATC reported...

Can I get some honest opinions, please? I am maybe 40% of the way through my instrument rating in my school's plane (530w stack). I own a 1957 172 with basic VFR panel. I would like a legal IFR GPS panel. Unless the general consensus is, "Don't do it! Buy another plane." I am thinking: 430W...