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To calibrate my EFIS' AOA system it asks me to float a tennis ball or something for a second or two, then push a button. What is the best way to enter and do that maneuver? I was going to do it, but I'm pretty sure I was entering it too slow without enough pitch up to start. Now I'm...

Hi, This is a fuel injection servo on an IO390. I have had the plane since September. The throttle has always seemed too stiff to me. Meaning, I have to push and pull on it with more effort than it seems I should. But, I don't know what is 'right'. The mechanic and broker weren't sure if...

Hi, I went to solo ownership so I am selling my 1/4 share in a Zenith CH650. I have been an owner about 4 years. It was built by the Local EAA club about 6 years ago. The wings were built at OSH, as a Wings Giveaway program. The plane has been flown back to Oshkosh twice. 2 of the builders...

Let's say you are 5,000 feet above a 2,500 foot runway and your engine quits. It obviously flies just fine, it just doesn't stay up in the air. Maybe you have practiced engine outs many times, but you have never really experienced what the sink rate is really like with a dead engine. You...

Hi, I'm curious as to ideas on how to keep the silly airplane straight down the center line. Not in flight but At and After touch down..? I did a flight review the other day with landings in a pretty direct 10 knot crosswind. I did ok with the wind but I want great, not ok. :) All is well...

If you have nothing better to do... Use Goggle maps to look at Skagit Regional in WA. There is a pretty rare aircraft sitting out front of the Exec fbo. Just like it is ready for a daily trip. Pretty cool. I would post a screen grab, but seem to have technical defficieny.

Hi, I have recently started flying again after many years not. I trained at a small airport, 86WA, Kapowsin, and didn't then do a lot of tower or radio time. I would like to start doing more radio work and get over the 'radio fright' kind of thing. I am renting out of a small field (Harvey...