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I keep getting a server error message from FF when trying to load maps online. Anybody else?

We pulled our 3308 during the annual to replace the bulb and noticed that it now has some issues. I'm wondering if there was a default setting that it reverted to when the power was removed. The unit was uninstalled for about 4 days. The install manual does not reference one way or the other...

Since I acquired the 421C with a couple of partners, my 310Q has flow a bit less this past quarter. I still have the 310Q (that I own outright) for sale but while doing some brain storming with the partners, I mentioned adding my 310Q to the partnership to provide a slightly more economical...

I just bought a 421C so the 310 has to go. I am the second owner in the past 22 years and this hangared plane is flown almost monthly. Painted in 2010 - 9/10 Interior - 7/10 (needs some plastic trim replacement)6 seats with ALL seats available. Last annual May 2023. TTAF approximately 6075...

After 25 years of flying, I oddly find myself possibly in need of an MEI rating. Despite the fact that I have my own 310, I am not willing to start pulling engines in it for a checkride. Any suggestions on where to get a cheap and fast MEI rating? I am located in Florida, but can travel if...

Recently, there was some pretty dramatic body cam footage of a pilot being picked up from the water after crashing off Key West. The plane took off from Apopka and crashed a few miles from Key West. Looking at the video footage, the pilot states that he had plenty of fuel. For the life of...

So here I am, 6 days into needing a 4' piece of 2.5" SCEET tubing to finish up the annual on a working aircraft when I call Spruce to see why I only received half of my ordered products yesterday. The CSR says that they don't have the SCEET tubing in stock and that is why it did not ship...

Here is a question for the group to debate - Say you have a Continental engine that has moderate to low compressions (50-55) when compared to the master orifice. The engine seems to run fine and doesn't burn oil. Would you really see a performance improvement by replacing all the cylinders?

Background, I have 2 planes in an LLC that are operated as a business (rental.) A friend has approached me about purchasing a larger pressurized twin with some partners to operate. The plane does not qualify for 91K and the total number of partners including myself would be 5. The...

Up for discussion, specific to Florida. Given -If you rent an aircraft in Florida and it is not used for instructional purposes then you have to pay sales tax on the income that is generated on the use of that aircraft. For example, if you rent it for $100/ hour, you have to pay the state of...

I have offered up one of my planes for sale and several inquirers have asked about me flying it to their mechanic. We have no doubt had that discussion on here before and seen the horror stories that come from it but I was asked something new the other day - Would I fly it back to the factory...

This morning I was refreshing a briefing for a pending flight and noticed that the normal graphical briefing that has been shown on Foreflight for at least 8 years has now been replaced with a rather generic PDF style 7 page briefing. I emailed Foreflight and this was the response: "Joey here...

BLUF - Looking at adding an airplane multi engine ATP rating to my ATP Helicopter rating. It's been a long time since I have applied for a new rating and the regulations are just as confusing now. Currently a ATP-H, CMEL, CSEL, CFI/CFII in airplanes and helicopters. SIC type rating in the...

1974 Grumman AA5 Traveler Next annual due 8/2022 - ALL AD'S COMPLIED WITH SB195A/ AD21-14-12 complied with. Approx. 3570 hours TTAF Approx. 1461 SMOH (987 since Don George 160 STC) ADS-B out (Stratus ES transponder) STEC 40 Autopilot coupled to NAV and Heading bug Garmin 496 GPS Garmin GNC...

https://ewnews.com/mysterious-crash-two-occupants-of-downed-aircraft-rescued-on-abaco This one is odd. Flight track looks good and he was pretty close to the runway. Post crash fire so enough fuel at least. Typically you don't fly an hour and then fall out of the sky.

I flew into an airport the other day and for fun decided to fly the RNAV into the airport. There was a little bit of traffic at the airport working the pattern but nothing crazy. As I announced that I was inbound on the RNAV approach a twin trainer called me and asked where I was on the...

We pulled one of the valve/rocker covers off to replace the seal and found the inside of the valve cover painted. This is on an IO-470VO. Seeing this has me stumped. I have never come across paint on the inside of a cover. Then again, this is the first Continental that I have opened up...

My new to me AA5 gets only a little usage. I bought it to teach my son to fly and actually have it posted for sale. I looked into commercial insurance for the AA5 to rent it out and that is going to run about $4500/ year. Could I not just self insure and have the renters provide a rental...

Along the same lines as the A&P "refreshing" how would I go about getting my A&P is at one time I had an 8610-2 that was signed off by the FSDO to allow me to test? It has been over 24 months since it was signed off (more like 180 months.) The signoff was based upon civil experience. Do you...

1974 Grumman AA5 Traveler with 160hp STC FRESH ANNUAL AS OF 8/2021 - ALL AD'S COMPLIED WITH SB195A/ AD21-14-12 complied with as well Will deliver for costs and provide insurance checkout Flown weekly Approx. 3570 hours TTAF Approx. 1461 SMOH (987 since Don George 160 STC) ADS-B out (Stratus ES...