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My spouse is away so I figured it would be a good time to go do my 3 night takeoff and landings. I familiarized myself with the rules with regards to the proper times, thought to go up a bit early during civil twilight, get used to the night sky again. I have not flown at night in maybe two...

I want to learn more about these, and regulations. My paint shop just mailed me a homemade plate with plane serial number and type, along with an engine plate (180HP Airplanes for a 172). They said they forgot to install them after cleaning, as I did not have them clean the plane. So I guess I...

In this digital world, is it possible to perform work supervised by an A/P or IA on video or live feed that they can view and approve/sign off work? Why is this not being done in some fashion?

Cowling is off, working on a problem. Shop owner made some comments on things I did not see and I guess others did not see. Will try to upload photos, curious what folks think. Fix now or squawk list?

We are starting the process of looking for some land in VA, maybe WV/PA/NC. Are there available resources that keep track of hangar space?

C172M, new avionics and engine in past year or two. Alternator replaced before leaving the shop. I still get irregular low volt and amp alarms. Normally goes away within minutes. A week or two ago my paint shop did a test flight and took a look at this with an avionics company. On the...

First off I’m really not bipolar. But learning to fly and owning an airplane has a whole bunch of ups and downs at least for me I had some scares early on with plain ownership that prompted me to get a new engine. Those scares might not have been a legitimate calls for concern, but I wanted to...

I have not been flying much due to painting, plane due back this week. Happened to catch that there is a great aviation get together in Florida next month! Spouse is travelling and I might head south for a few days. I'm looking for ideas to consider for staying on airport. What make or break...

I'm retired, mid 50's, spent a bunch of money getting stuff done on my plane, often not on my schedule. Finding help has been difficult at times, have had numerous mechanics. I'd hire all of them again, but each has drwabacks. Lack of help, plus a curiosity to learn might propel me to a 2 yr...

In addition to perusing ads for airplanes, I dream of having an airport home or building an airpark. Recently came across a privately owned public use airport for sale. https://www.trade-a-plane.com/search?category_level1=Commercial&state=Pennsylvania&listing_id=2426876&s-type=real_estate How...

I have an extra seat from a C172 along with an extra pair of rails. My shop has a handful of chairs, none of them match. I'd like to add the 172 seat, thinking of keeping it on the rails, somehow build a platform or weld metal on the base, attach wheels. I can come up with a junkyard looking...

I'm pondering what a future with a faster plane could be like, perhaps as a 2nd plane alone, with a partner, or just moving up from a 172 to a 182 or better. It seems from what I read that many GA pilots start small and slow, move up to larger or faster if able, and settle back down to small...

I'm searching for feedback, criticism, suggestions. I have a farm based service business, use Utube a little bit for customer education or to better involve them in the service. All I do is use my phone for short and up to 12 minute videos. I've not tried anything with regard to monetizing...

Monthly expenses Storage: $300 Insurance $300 Fish Finder $30 Garmin ??? Fuel $50/hr Plus more for annuals. We've had a major life event and have been questioning priorities. I'm wondering if this flying thing and plane ownership ought to be passed on to someone else. For the past couple...

We are getting ready for a long road trip. Any favorite podcasts to find and listen to? Aviation related preferred, but mention others if they are good. Thanks.

My plane was originally to be painted a long time ago, numerous delays occurred. I purchased all new glass/plastic for the winders, stored them around the house and then took them to the paint shop a couple months before painting was to start. This week when they were unwrapping the windshield...

I expect that the target audience for this question is flight instructors and those that have recently gotten commercial license. Others welcome to chime in. As you answer, please explain your perspective or background so I can judge the merits of what you say. My flying has been intermittent...

Is it worth it? What about on newer paint jobs? How much does it cost DIY vs hired out?

Where do I go to obsess over helicopters? Biggest thing I want to know is what base level model might a 6'6" almost 300# guy fit in?

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