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When it comes to cars, a famous previous/historical owner may add value to a vehicle e.g. a 1908 Model T Ford owned by Henry Ford would be more valuable than the same car owned by a sequence of less prominent owners. Now, when it comes to aircraft, do you think a prominent historical owner...

I might be interested in these, do you have a price in mind?

I'll start this off with the following then, it might help stimulate a few responses / opinions ??? · Compression adjustment to account for grade of fuel i.e. usually an increase · Replacement forged pistons with modern piston rings · Fuel-injection system with custom...

We have the following 18T parts for sale - - New magneto - New carburetor - New main wheel - New brakes (sold with or without new pads) All items are new - but old stock. Images are available upon request. Would prefer to sell in bulk and will price accordingly. Contact me for a price or if...

NEW STAINLESS STEEL YAK 52 EXHAUST Never been installed and comes with or without cabin heat exchange section. It is a well made system using high-quality stainless steel and is a sensible replacement to the original Russian exhaust. It benefits from secure pipe fittings leading to minimal...

A question for all radial engine owners/operators. What have you changed or enhanced on your radial over the years, and has it been effective? I'm really keen to understand what the good and the not so good experiences are. Would be good if you could state your engine type too. Thank you, Alex

We have TMZs - Transponder Mandatory Zones. The UK requires the carriage of radio navigation equipment in notified airspace. Pressure-altitude reporting transponders must be capable of operating in Modes A and C, and have the capability and functionality prescribed for Mode S. The...

Well, we do not have a turboprop 52, but we do have this 18T turboprop - http://www.yak-aviation.com/t1aircraft.html What are your thoughts?

Most of the club aircraft I've flown have Garmin GTX327's that report pressure altitude. So if I was flying at 20,000ft, are you saying it should have been visible on the unit?

Do tell about the foolish expensive ideas though...are they like this :)

Hi Spike, TBO in this sense is Time Before Overhaul, so if it states TBO: 0 hrs, the unit needs an overhaul first. Pricing is from $16,500 (depending on unit chosen) and is subject to shipping costs.

I see that EASA Mode C is an annual check and FAA 91.41x is bi-annual. Found this http://www.pprune.org/archive/index.php/t-453459.html which appears useful.

Good point, we're always talking to somebody and it would have been quite easy for a controller to confirm/check with me en route.

Yes, to be fair, Skip did kindly answer my question. And it wouldn't be onerous to call ATC except I rarely fly the same a/c so that would be a pain. I'll look into the checks you mention, I haven't heard of them but will check. Thanks both, Alex

What on every flight - who does this?

The scenario is this. Rented a PA-28 from my club and set off with a mate for a 200m x-country. Upon arrival, was told that someone was on the phone waiting to talk to me. I was somewhat surprised and impressed, although soon told that commercial traffic had been diverted because I was flying...

Our annual quiz is definitely proving to be challenge this year. It seems quite a few people start but few cross the finish line. You'll need patience and a good eye for detail. Why not give it a go if you've got a few minutes free. http://www.yak-aviation.com/competition.html

We have several engines available with different TTSN's, all circa. 1979 with full documentation. 0 SMOH V508 props also available. Details on our web-site at http://www.yak-aviation.com

Overhauled flush riveted Yak-52. Originally manufactured by the Yakovlev Design Bureau in Moscow. The airframe and Vedeneyev M14-P engine have very low TTSNs and a new stainless steel exhaust. It is based in Ukraine and the overhaul is complete and now awaiting final customer specification...

It bugs me when a defect remains outstanding for some time, especially exit handle C172 related ones. What bugs me more is an operator's lame attitude towards getting non-essential / low priority defects fixed. Strobe out, or beacon bulb or annuniciator panel bulb or seat sliding mechanism...