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I know it is kinda normal but is there anything that sticky struts indicates? Sometimes the things go down to within 1 inch of bottoming out and other times they stay 8 inches extended. Or anywhere in between. Kind of annoying when the plane sits in a 15 degree bank on the ramp! Is there...

Hi! My plane has been undergoing an extensive annual. The shop that has been doing most of the work is nearing the end of their stuff, but I am going to have a more local shop finish the engine stuff that isnt particular to my aircraft type. So once the current shop is done, I will need a ferry...

Hi everyone. I am looking to plan a flight from Western North Carolina to somewhere warm (Florida most likely) and I'm wondering what you guys feel like is the best product for for weather planning? I am going to be able to fly IFR if necessary but the main point is that we want to go to...

I can't find anything on the POH relating to fuel management regarding order of tank use. However, either I dreamed or have heard that it is preferable to burn out the inboard tanks first and then work on the tips, especially when loaded pretty heavy. Can anyone verify this for us. I am helping...

My 18yr old son wants to go to flight school. Interested in airline flying. Google keeps returning ATP (biggest marketing budget?) and that may be how he goes but I'm open to suggestions. Prefer NC or SC as he is in the NC National Guard and will have to return for monthly guard duties. Any...

Any ideas what would cause the ADSB iN but to stop functioning? The out function still works. Garmin 345 transponder with 430W. Avionics are such a mystery! Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk

On occasion when starting it is like the starter disengages at just the wrong time and the engine spins backwards for several rotations. Usually starts on the next crank. I've never seen an engine kickback so hard to literally spin backwards. Normal deal for a lyc 0540? Plane is new to us...

Due to the crazy trainer market, my friends are thinking of buying a Cherokee 6 to learn in and then obviously use after they get their ratings. I know the obvious downside of more complexity and speed but what other issues are there. I personally think it is a fine idea and they understand...

My mechanic said not no but he'll no when I brought up buying a Cessna with 20k on the clock. The one I'm looking at has been well maintained and obviously many parts are new. In general terms, is my mechanic right or assuming they are properly maintained can you safely and confidently buy a...

Hi everyone. I am looking for someone who would be willing and able to do an annual on a Navion that has not been annualed in probably 10 years. Oh and the airframe logs are missing. We have the prop And engine log. Prop and fuel selector ADs are done. Located in Western North Carolina (9A9)...

We are seeing some rust around the lip of the fuel tanks. It seems to be allowing some junk to fall into tank which then allows the fuel sumps to leak a little. Any advice on the best way to clean that up without making a huge mess in the tank? Seems this must be one of those technique issues...

Hi guys, I have a "friend" (no really) who has a Navion that he has owned for probably 25 years but for the last 10 it has not flown. During that time, the airframe and engine logbooks have gone missing. We have a new mission where we would love to get this old bird flying again. We started...

Thoughts on the risk of buying a plane with a prop strike history but no tear down inspection? My local mechanic says walk from any deal like this but obviously people buy and sell and fly planes where this has happened. We are looking at a Super Viking (TCM IO520) that is in this condition...

Hi gang as always thanks for any insight you can offer. We have a Cessna 175 with the beloved GO-300 motor. At annual the number 1 cylinder is showing low compression (20) and we are using oil about a quart an hour. Our AP suggests replace cylinder and that should fix both issues. My co-owner...

When a plane was last annualed on 5-29-17, I know it is legal until the last day of May. What if on that day I take it to start the annual and it doesn't get signed off until June something or even July. Does the next due date change? Probably not since everyone would try to get an extra month...

I noticed my aircraft has no placards at the fuel tanks (faded I should say). So I figure that needs fixing but where could I find a list of required Placards for my Aircraft? Cessna 175a (1960) Thanks as always! Dan

New to plane ownership. I want to operate and maintain my plane in the safest, most economical and LEGAL way. I am learning the ins and outs of this and the question I keep asking myself is: What percentage of GA older planes are actually maintained and operated by the book and totally...

Trying to revive an old Navion that has been hangered but not run in at least 5 years. Clearly some real work will be required to make it airworthy again. As a start I'm thinking to drain fuel, change oil, charge battery. I am trying to do the simple stuff before the A&P comes in to do the...

Hi guys. Just bought a 1960 Cessna 175a. It has been sitting for a while and we are working through the cosmetic type stuff to get it ready for annual. I had a mechanic at it's old home base do a lot to get us going but after the flight home it is clear that some issues still need to be...