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@Domenick muffler blockage would increase both EGTs and CHTs, since the exhaust gases get trapped and the engine has to work harder to push them out.

Are you using GAMIjectors? If not, it might be a worthwhile investment. It would definitely allow for smoothness at leaner mixtures and a balanced mixture distribution is a plus no matter at what mixture setting you decide to use.

Generally 40 ROP is about the worst spot you can run for engine longevity. If you are also running high power settings (above 65% in cruise) I would suspect that what you are witnessing is light to medium detonation in your cylinders. Depending on how much power you run, it is advisable to run...

What 4-seat airplane with 950lbs + useful load would you suggest for that mission? I was thinking of getting a C182 an putting an aftermarket supercharger on it, but prices for C182s are mad right now. None that I'm aware of. Same MTOW, same engine, same wing, same prop. Yes, that's exactly...

Hey everbody! I'm looking at purchasing a Turbo Arrow, and one of the reasons why I want to get into a turbo-charged aircraft is in order to be able to take off from relatively short strips even at very high DAs. The aircraft will be parked in Colorado and I'm currently also searching for...

If the costs of running a twin don’t scare you, I’d definitely recommend one for your mission. A lot of people avoid them due to cost concerns, so you get a lot more plane for your money. Most Beeches are NA and with all those mountains I’d go turbo, so probably easier to find with a Cessna or...

Getting back to airplanes: I already get the feeling the market is slowing down. I've lately seen aircraft listed with brokers who for the better part of a year were 'sold out'. A nice C182P model just changed hands for under 70k, it's only flaw: no ADSB. My guess is, the market will now...

As a fellow Turbo Lycoming driver (TO-360 in my case) a couple things to be aware of: Mike Busch's experience is mainly with Continental engines. All of his own aircraft are/were TCM powered and so are most of the aircraft his company manages. So, naturally, most of his publications are mostly...

Socata TB-10 could also be worth looking at. Not so many around in the US, so they are a little harder to find, but prices are relatively reasonable for such rather newish airplanes (in GA terms), most were built in the late 90s or later. Parts supply is supposed to be very good and the Lycoming...

Hey everybody, I'm looking at maybe buying a Cessna 177RG and try to gather as much information as I can. As the title suggests I would like to know from long term owners, or mechanics who work on these birds, what regular maintenance costs I might expect. Obviously a retract will be more...

Here a couple ones I found online: BSV: https://www.trade-a-plane.com/search?category_level1=Single+Engine+Piston&make=BELLANCA&model=17-30+VIKING+300&listing_id=2394602&s-type=aircraft actually a very nice example at a great price. Commander 114...

Interesting conversation, I guess I'll have ask someone with a BSV if I can "test sit" in his in order to see whether or not I it feels cramped for me... actually the more I look at it, the more I also like the idea of a Cardinal RG... I was under the impression it would have a useful load more...

@SoonerAviator, original panel is absolutely fine for me. As is high-time engine provided compression, oil/filter analysis, boroscoping comes up good. I'd do engine overhaul based on condition anyways, not on hours. And no, I didn't have the Comanche on my mind yet, thanks. Another one on the...

@wsuffa, thanks for the reply! What's your useful load on the 112TC? I'd be interested in that version of the Commander as well, if it can haul enough. But I read online that the climb performance (especially low level) isn't great, what's your experience? And high-time engine and old avionics...

@Jim Carpenter, thanks the Cardinal RG is an interesting shout I didn't have on my mind yet. And the reason I didn't mention the Mooney in the beginning was exactly the reason of probably being very tight for a family of 4. Now my wife and I are both rather skinny (6'1"/ 170lbs and 5'3" /...

I know today's market is quite high priced compared to a couple years ago. I'm not in a rush and am willing to wait for things to quite down some more post-covid and hopefully prices return to old levels. I'm also aware the running costs are high, that's exactly why I try to keep the purchase...

Hey guys and gals! I'm looking at getting into aircraft ownership and would appreciate advice of some folks more experienced in the field and maybe have first hand knowledge of one or both of the aircraft types mentioned above. A little bit about me: I'm an ATPL holder and work for a large...