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    It Prop replacement time! Oh yeah!

    I have a Comanche 250, IO-540, Mccauley prop form 1957. Hub 2D36C28 / Blades 80MM-6 I knew the prop hadn't been looked at in 21 years. Was starting to have the slightest bit of play when wiggling the prop blade but no leaks. My mechanic said he'd sign it off but recommended sending it in for...
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    Garmin 175, 3 Aspens and LPV

    A buddy has 3 Aspens and wants a 175 installed. Then the shop says it costs an additional $4000 to have LPV. I look at Garmin online info and I don't see why this could be. Their advertising sounds like LPV is in the box and ready to go.....
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    Jordan, MT Engine Failure

    Hi all, My friend was flying his Lancair ES today and blew a cylinder at 11,500 heading East. He hit nearest on the GPS and managed to glide to Jordan, MT (JDN) for a landing on the numbers... whew! The folks in Jordan MT have been super nice and helpful but the airport has NO services. He...
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    Surefly Mag / IO-540 Plugs Fouling

    I had a Surefly SIM6L installed a few months ago at annual on the left side. I starts better. Don't notice any performance difference in flight. Same TAS. Fuel flow is higher but I also had a valve issue that was found and fixed and had the right mag serviced and timed. I am having problems...
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    Electronic Ignition options

    I'm looking for a certified electronic ignition option. My slick mags are over the 500 hour mark but still running great. I have a IO-540 lycoming engine in a Comanche. Suggestions?
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    Should I upgrade my Aspen?

    I have a 2009 Aspen PFD1000. It works fine but I'm considering the $2995.00 upgrade to the Evolution 1000 PRO MAX PFD https://aspenavionics.com/products/general-aviation/efd-1000-pro-max Two reasons: Back up AHRS if the pitot static fails, I hate that my current unit will red X if the pitot...
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