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I bought a C172H 6 years ago. When we first got it, the stock radios (yes...old) worked great for Nav (the Com is split out to a stand alone now). The OBS's were responsive and picking up a radial was simple. After about a year, both OBS's started getting 'sluggish'. They would require...

You da man! So, what you're saying is that google hasn't failed me....I simply don't know what to call what I'm looking for! :) Thanks so much. I've learned my 1 item for the day (Spark plug cables are called Ignition Leads :) ). jf

I have a 172H with a Cont O-300 and Dual Slick 6364 Mags. During run-up last week, we had a hard miss show up on the left mag. After pulling the cowling and doing some troubleshooting, I was able to determine that the problem is with one of the spark plug cables (ignition harness). The...

I've had a 172H for about 5 years and have always assumed that the 145 horse Continental was just a bit smaller than the 160hp Lycoming I had gotten used to, so the lack of power wasnt concerning. But now I'm not so sure. I just had my annual completed and the engine checked out great. Even...

If you'll notice, what little advertising that is left, cigarette companies never market to the 35 yr olds. I'm sure there are some out there, but I personally have never met someone who started smoking after 25 (and the older of those were in the military when they did start). I think it ALL...

Many may not think about the "deductible", but they definitely think about bending the plane. Why else would normally logical pilots try to make the 'impossible turn' or fly over a perfectly good hayfield while trying to push their glide back to an airport. I don't know if this will truly help...

So, this dyslexic guy walks into a bra.....

Jeanie, I''ve asked Dad to sit down and type (or record) some of his "war stories" from his days flying recon with the Navy to his days in the ATC world. He has an excellent memory...when he relates the above story to someone, he can tell them "I had this American 727 with a Braniff already on...

No Excuse for Yelling, for sure. But a neat story from the "otherside" is that my Dad was a long-time controller prior to the Great Reagan Reset (1981) and has been a pilot since the early 60's. He had a pretty busy setup going and was trying to get several planes both down and up off the...

hence my comment: "I know you can find many on YouTube..." I just like the idea of having a good look at the area prior to going. I've used youtube and google maps extensively. If they can improve their offering, I'm all about it.

Stumbled on this guy in the Exhibits. $15/yr subscription fee and they are trying to have the largest database of videos of arrivals to airports. I know you can find many on YouTube, but the idea is that you can see what the approach/airfield from a short video. Currently they have less than 100...

No room at the inn? Hrm...guess I was in good company, sans the camels and manger :cheerswine: I've missed you a few times before. 3 years ago (from the R.A.P. days), I walked from Camp Scholler for the Wednesday night party, but gave up at the end of Rwy 9, thinking that I should have...

Jay, I posted this in a previous post, but wanted to be sure you got the message. My brother and I got a late start out of TN on Saturday and then fought a 35-40kt headwind all the way through Illinois. When we realized that we'd never make OSH before the field closed, we decided to "divert"...

Hey Jay! Well, weather kept us in TN until after lunch on Saturday. Then a 35knot headwind kept our groundspeed below 75. when we realized we weren't going to make it to OSH by 8pm, we "diverted" to Iowa City. We finally made it over to your place about 8:30pm. You're staff was EXCELLENT...

I'll try to get there. I'm not sure, yet when we're leaving...might be Tues evening, but if not, count me in! BTW, my dietary requirements are such that I have to have one item per meal that used to have a face. MMMMmmmmm good. (knowing why he has cuspids), jf

DANG! We ran off the last guy camping with us that whipped out an itenerary..... :) jf

Thanks for the input! Yes, Grant, it took me some time before I finally went active in here. I've been a 10 year participant in R.A.P and R.A.S., but that got old about a year ago. I like these forums MUCH better. We have always arrived a couple of days early and enjoyed the "free" Sunday...

Well, after going to OSH most every year since 1986, I am actually planning on flying in this time. That means me, my brother and maybe 75 lbs of baggage will be heading North around the 25th. I've watched and listened to the FISK arrivals since I was 16, so I'm fairly comfortable with the...