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I’ve got a buddy getting his CFI, that’s looking to buy an airplane to provide instruction, and he’s asking me for input. He’s a fellow Army helicopter driver, and he did have his FW PPL before he went to Army flight school. When it comes to singles, I don’t know what I don’t know. My first...

Has anyone ever heard of an airport leasing hangar space to the highest bidder? The thought process is to get away from the infamous waiting list that seems to be at every airport, giving someone on the bottom of the list the chance to actually get a hangar. While that could seem...

I own my 310, no partners. I was approached by a 57/67 CA with a major about a potential partnership or dry lease. He currently owns a C150, and is looking for more capabilities for hauling his family and going longer distances. He previously owned a 310D. I have not previously considered a...

I'm looking for an MEI near STL, or more specifically my homedrome FYG. My son got his PPL this semester at the Air Force Academy, and I was facilitating his AMEL this summer while he's home, in our 310. He only has a 3-week window of time off from the academy in July to accomplish this. Any...

Since the last annual, I moved from the KC side of MO, closer to STL. My previous twin Cessna shop was in KS - a great outfit - but they have come under new management, and the prices from the previous year's annual (typical, no significant squawks) over doubled. While I'd like to stick with...

SOLD. For sale is my outstanding 2013 Ford Explorer Sport. This SUV is in amazing shape for its vintage, and needs nothing. She is mechanically perfect. I cut my teeth as a helicopter mechanic and have maintained this Explorer in top condition, as I do all of my equipment. It was my wife’s...

I was looking into Flexjet, and was interested in connecting with any current Flexjet pilots to pick their brains. I'd like to know perspectives, experiences, QOL, and the point of view from the guys in the front seats. We can discuss here, or feel free to PM me. Thanks!

Well I might take a deal on a 2015 Jaguar XJ with a little over 50k miles. My folks are looking to off-load it, but I’m not sure it’s something I want. The car is in excellent shape, with the supercharged 3.0L AWD. A drawback is that it’s black, and out of warranty. I’ve owned black cars...

Good morning fellas. I recently got a Stratus 3 for my ADSB-In, displayed using WingX. My Trig 31 takes care of ADSB-Out. The SA with the ADSB-In is great on the iPad - both traffic and Wx/NOTAMs. Here's my question: is there a way to ignore my own tail number for the ADSB-In traffic as...

After an uneventful 3.0 flight joining a friend in his 421, we landed at our destination. On the roll-out while still on the active, the #2 engine abruptly quit. We taxied to the FBO on one engine, attempted to start the #2 again, no movement. Talked to TAS and RAM, with a local A&P on hand...

Is there a way to replace the gasket or O-ring that goes to the eye-ball vents? I’ve got one vent with the gasket or O-ring missing that allows ram air to pass, which is not copasetic in the winter time. It’s the gasket or O-ring on the operable flat-plate circle that rotates to regulate air...

I'm looking for more precise calculated cruise power settings for my 310L, above and beyond the power settings shown in the POH. For my year 310, the POH does not take into account OAT and PA. I know newer model's POH (ie. 310R) have the cruise charts broken out for various temp and PA, and...

I had my #1 engine FOH this past spring. After every flight, the underside of the cowling, exhaust, gear doors, etc. are an oily mess. The #2 side leaks to an extent as well, but not nearly as bad. I go 25-35 hours between oil changes, with no measurable oil loss. I do my own oil changes...

I’ve got the typical post lights for each gauge on my instrument panel, and several of the lights are intermittent. I’ve troubleshot by replacing bulbs, but some of the lights still don’t come on, or if I touch or tap them, they will light up. To replace the bulbs, I just pulled on the light...

Research? Check. Fresh annual (PO)? Check. Pre-buy? Check. Flight XC - over the Rockies? Check. Put into annual early this year in preparation for a summer of heavy flying? New engine.:eek: Not entirely unplanned, the LH engine was at 1,450 SMOH when I bought it. But I was hoping to get some...

Upgrading my transponder to comply with the 2020 mandate. According to the FAA’s website, the $500 rebate is only for single-engine aircraft. Is that true, or is that just a minor oversight in the verbiage (wishful thinking, I know....)?

Gents, I've got my 310 going into annual, and while it's there I'm having some avionics work done. I'm going with the Trig TT31 for ADS-B compliance. Not the GTX345 / GTN750 / GTN650 barrage I dreamed of, but reality got in the way. Here is my currently installed avionics for the rest of...

Gents, As a new 310 owner, I'm looking for a reputable A&P familiar with the 310 in the Kansas City area. I may do the annual early this year, and looking to upgrade the transponder as well. Any recommendations or input would be appreciated. Thanks! Pete

Greetings team. I’ve come across this forum and seems to be the most comprehensive and informative I’ve seen so far. I’m the proud new owner of a 1966 C310L. Finding this aircraft concluded an over 2-year search. She’s absolutely immaculate, and had her in my hangar within a week of the TAP...