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A lot of you have probably seen the Hitler rant videos on YouTube based of the movie Downfall. There was a particularly hilarious one where Hitler is ranting about the weather and not having his IFR cert. I'm trying to find it again, but no-joy. Anyone seen it?

Having challenges finding this Cessna Service Letter SE75-7 regarding bladder capacity placards on line. Anyone have a PDF or a link? Thank you!

Gotta be candid... quality posts a little thin lately. Post something interesting.

Just curious.... does anyone use Icebox rivets any more? Seems like an interesting idea when having to drive a large rivet. MS20470D - Aluminum alloy, 2017-T or DD - Aluminum alloy, 2024-T composition don't seem very common. Interesting process to cook the rivet to 935º then quench it in...

Hi POA Brain trust! What is the part number or name of this slip-on tinnerman nut for Adel style clamps?

I have an opportunity to buy a used certified G5. I heard Garmin wants $600 fee for paperwork for reinstallation on another aircraft from original. Anyone have experience with legally installing used certified G5's in certified aircraft on the Garmin AML?

Just reading a Cessna Service bulletin SB93-1 for the oil filter adapter inspection. The reinstallation directions state to torque the mounting nut to 50+10 lb/ft. For actually torquing the nut.. what is this process according to 50+10 lb/ft? I'm assuming it means it must be at least 50 and...

What are pilot experiences using PropGuard? https://www.mcfarlaneaviation.com/products/product/CS1002/ Just getting a 3 blade prop back from overhaul and wondering how well this clear prop boot, PropGuard, works and is the maintenance a PIA? If you have used it for a while, would you use it...

I've been enjoying @weirdjim avionics articles at Kit Plane magazine. He had a terrific article on incandescent and LED lighting controls from June 2019. Haven't seen Jim for a while on POA. Anyone know how he's doing?

A gentleman in Brazil made an experimental Cessna 180 call it an Anssec 180. Unfortunately it crashed: https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/279998 Actually this spawns an interesting question regarding USA experimental aircraft. Keeping the 51% rule in focus. Why couldn't a guy take a...

Planning a panel upgrade for my 182P. Already own a mint GNS-430W, GTX-345 transponder, FS210, and PSE 450A audio panel. Also Cessna 300 Nav-O-matic auto pilot. Interesting Garmin, and not interested in Dynon. Why would someone want a G500Txi over the G3X? From what I ascertain the G500 has...

As a preface: This is an academic exercise rather than a “fix-it” question for an actual aircraft. Referencing the picture below are 4 NAS1398M-4-x rivets set in through holes made with #30 colbalt bit. Group 1 underlined in Red were set with a common hardware store hand riveter Group 2...

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I'm getting conflicting views on fabricating new primer lines for an O-470R. Consensus seems to be 1/8" copper line works OK and was originally used, but current standard is to use Stainless Steel. I'd prefer to use 1/8" stainless tubing. Firewall side of the line is doubled flared with AN4D...

FYI... I'm also a weekend talk radio host and Saturday interviewed Joby's head of operations Bonny Simi. We are a 10,000 watt radio station in Santa Cruz, Ca. Also right in Joby's backyard. I asked her about navigating the regulatory structure as a designer, manufacturer, airline service, and...

Communication announcing the airport’s closure due to Lead contamination from GA aircraft. The actual reason is more political and Silicon Valley land developer cronies who see it as an unplowed 180 acre field. Save Reid-Hillview Airport As most of you are aware, on August 17, the Santa...

Student pilot loses engine, then aces the emergency landing: If on iOS device:https://apple.news/AJzl8ZPnMRpSHjGnecKGfLw website: https://jalopnik.com/student-pilot-loses-engine-during-solo-flight-and-nails-1847322760 We have so many cataclysmic screwup’s here in the mishaps section, nice to...

WOW, and it only costs $29,500 usd. o_O https://www.avweb.com/air-shows-events/aea/skydisplay-hud-earns-stc-approval/

Just saw a blog post on General Aviation News of a family building a BearHawk 5, and noticed the landing gear was rigid. Seemed odd the only flex was in the tires. The gear legs looked rigid rather then spring steel or such. Edit: I see on closer examination there is a small pivot point where...

Looking for a quality Chandler Evans CE9141 Fuel pump, it would be appreciated. There are a few around sold as cores in salvage yards in tough looking condition. I heard this pump is used on some legacy Beech planes. Hoping someone could suggest an option or have other ideas.