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    Looking for cheap hangar LA area

    Im going to start working in Bell Gardens near Los Angeles some time around October. Does anyone know an airport nearby that has an inexpensive hangar for rent? Probably Compton, El Monte, Hawthorne or Long Beach
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    121.5 ELT to 406 ELT

    I recently bought a NOS Artex 406 ELT that was still with a good battery. I want to swap out my 121.5 ELT becasue some day Id like to fly into Mexico. Is it as simple as unplugging my old one and plugging in my new one? Do the coax and antenna match up? Do I need an avionics shop to do it or...
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    Thinking of buying a Velocity

    I am thinking of selling my Piper Comanche and moving to a Velocity. Im drawn to the Velocity for a few reasons. First, the looks and performance are incredible. Second is the cost differential between a Certified aircraft and an Experimental. There are many things n my Piper that I could...
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    Constant speed prop question

    Let’s say you were flying at 4000’ and wanted to climb to 5000’. Your flying 21 MP and 2200 rpm. What would you do with your power? Leave it and climb? Increase just your RPM? Increase both MP and RPM? or something else
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    Screwed up and loaded non-certified update to G5

    I meant to update my G5 to the 8.20 and accidentally downloaded and installed the experimental 8.30. Can I simply download the certified 8.20 and fix it?
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    Comm #2 bad reception

    I have a Garmin GNC355 for Comm #1 and a Narco 850+ for Comm #2. My Narco used to work extremely well and I could pick up radio frequencies beyond 30 miles but at the same time my Comm #1 was having issues. If I keyed the mic between 120.6 and 121.7 my GPS would drop out on my GNC355. I took...
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    For Sale Grimes panel and avionics lights -NOS

    I have a couple of NOS instrument fixture lights and instrument lights in red. Let me know if anyone is interested. I have 3 of each and would sell for $10 each.
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    For Sale Audio panel and 4 place intercom

    I just had this audio panel and intercom recently removed during a panel upgrade. Narco CP136 Telex PC4 -4 place intercom includes connectors and mount $125 obo
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    Anyone have a partnership agreement

    I am thinking about going into partnership with my plane that I currently own and I wanted to see if anyone has a copy of their partnership agreement/contract and maybe some lessons learned.
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    For Sale: Aircraft Partnership available

    I have a Piper Comanche 180 based out of San Diego, CA that I am looking for a partner for. Id be willing to either do 1/2 or 1/3. I dont fly her much anymore due to work and would be open to a partnership. Garmin 355 Nav/COM Garmin G5 HSI PS Engineering 450b audio panel Garmin 330 SE JPI...
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    Radio number 2 has limited range

    I have a GNC355 for a COM/NAV radio #1 and a Narco 850+ as a COM2. Both are linked to a new PS Engineering 450b audio panel. When the GNC355 was installed i was having an uissue where it would drop the GPs signal if I keyed the mic on a channel between 120.6 and 121.7. After taking it to an...
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    GPS drops out on Garmin GNC355

    Ive been chasing a problem with my GNC355 for quite some time. I had it installed last year but unfortunately the installer passed away shortly after the install so I cant really go back to him for a fix. Anyway, when I key the mic to talk for any longer than 2 seconds, the GPS signal drops...
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    For Sale Narco CP136 audio panel

    I just had this panel removed and it is yellow tagged. It works fine but I upgraded. It includes the connector but no tray. $250 obo
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    PS Engineering 450b transmit is low

    I just had a PS Engineering 450b installed in my Comanche and it seems good except for the transmit volume. I keep having tower and ATC saying they can barely hear me. I read through the manual and cant find anything. Help!
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    For Sale Stratus 3, needs new battery

    I have a Stratus 3 that is in good condition but in need of a new battery. The replacement battery kits are sold through Sporty’s and other shops for $125. https://www.sportys.com/stratus-battery-replacement-kit.html $200
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    For Sale 406ELT emergency gps

    I have an emergency GPS that is a 406ELT called an ACR Aerofix 406. This is an okder model but it works fine and just past its test. $75 obo
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    Piper Comanche gear warning question

    I have a 1959 Piper Comanche and it seems to me the gear warning should sound when I throttle back to remind me to drop the gear. Currently it will only sound when I throttle back and then drop the gear. It will start to sound when the gear is in transition and stop when down. Is this correct?
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    SCAMMER ALERT!!

    I received an email from a Tonya Butler out of the blue claiming to have a bunch of avionics for sale. "She" said she has cancer and is selling off all her stuff she bought and doesnt need it anymore. Anyway, when I asked her how she got my info she said it was passed on to her from a friend...
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    Shop recommendation in SoCal

    Does anyone have any shop recommendations in So Cal for an audio panel install?
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    Can I email or text a Foreflight checklist?

    I have a FF checklist that I use on my plane. I have a few instructors that are using the plane to teach and I like to send them the checklist. I air dropped it to one guy but we were right next to each other. Can I send it via text or email?
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