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I will check the battery. Maybe it had enough juice to start the plane one time and that is it.

Its last “major” service is when the twist to start ignition and a Surefly magneto was installed around 3 months ago. Had oil change and a dynamic prop balance in the last few weeks. Plane had no issues starting through the winter at all.

Installed new twist to start ignition switch 3 months ago - Piper Cherokee 140. Yesterday plane started easily, I shutdown, filled fuel. Upon restarting, turn key and all I got was a click, click, click from under the cowling. Let sit 20 mins — same thing. Voltage indicated was 12v. New battery...

Thanks for all the replies. I gave Annissa basically the same responses as above: The CFI and school establishes the rules, its up to you to follow them. Even thought she owns the plane, I told her don't take the risk -- rules are there for a reason -- imagine how stupid you would feel if an...

I have a friend who is a student pilot and owns the plane she is training in. She is due for her first solo and her flight instructor told her that he needs to be at the airport for any subsequent solo flights, not only endorsed airports away from the home field, but pattern work at the home...

I fly out of the Boston area. 100LL is $6.85 -7.25 in my local area. No signs of it going down. In fact we just went up a few weeks ago at my home field from $6.50 to $6.85 — which is still reasonable compared to the airports around me.

Thanks for all the information. The fear is condensation and the expansion differences between the different types of metals in the engine. I will most likely choose either the Reiff or the Tanis over a sump only system.

Thank you for your thorough explanation and your logic behind your choice. This gives me a lot to think about. The A&P at my airport recommended the EZ Heat and or the Reiff. The flight school planes that he maintains use the EZ Heat. Your point regarding cylinder head temps is well taken...

Thanks Xander, this is good information. The price between the (2) heaters is only $350.00. I’m wondering if the Reiff is overkill or is warming the cylinders necessary versus sump only.

I have a Sensorcon unit — I recommend this equipment. It’s $140.00 well spent for piece of mind. I saw a presentation by Dan Bass about his co2 ordeal and Sensorcon is now in his plane.

I have a Piper Cherokee 140 based in the Boston area with tie-down and access to 24/7 power. I need to buy a preheater system for the winter and am looking at (2) models EZ Heat bladder/sump system versus Reiff sump and cylinder system. Is the Reiff overkill or a must have versus a standard sump...

I spoke with a Garmin avionics rep last night — Oct 15th at an AOPA event in the Boston area. Garmin had a small trade show booth. I asked their rep about this and he basically parroted what is in their letter. To quote, “we have been supporting this unit since conception in 1995. It’s a 25 year...

I got a pair of prescription Ray Ban aviators - no polarization. Easy to get.

I live in the Boston area. No price relief up here. Average price is around $6.75 per gallon.

Let me know how you like flying behind the E5. I'm leaning that way as the the shops I've spoken to said the E5 hasn't been temperamental and is a reliable product. I like the form factor -- size, etc.

No autopilot — just mating it with a GPS. I believe I can remove vacuum system as well — attitude indicator and directional gyro…Cherokee 140.

How many hours install is the Aspen quoted for. Congrats on the purchase. I have a potential good deal on dual G5’s with harnesses used.

I’m looking at a panel upgrade. I know there are older threads but: Now that G5’s and the Aspen E5 have 4+ years of installs, checking to see what the current pros/cons of each are. Reliability, screen definition, install costs, etc.

One other option is KBDR -- Bridgeport, CT. Nice airport. Rent a car and take a short drive and catch the auto ferry to Port Jefferson, Long Island. Drive into Brooklyn, reverse commute on the Long Island Expressway post morning rush hour. Puts a little spice into the boring trip to Brooklyn...

What a fantastic way to explore Europe. I always enjoy train travel in that part of the world, but you are giving me a fantastic idea of a September holiday, explore France, Loire valley, Burgundy, Sarlet -- than had up North to Normandy, Brittany, etc. Keep on posting, these are fun to read.