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Hello- choosing a powerplant for my Zenith 801 and leaning towards a 220 Franklin. I gather from forums that parts can be hard to find, but has anyone here had difficulties getting parts and being grounded because of it? I'm also considering an O-360. I like that the cylinders on the...

I got my ppl in 1997 and logged about 150 hours before I got busy with career and family. My kids want to fly now, and I'm back to it, assembling a kit plane. Avionics have come a long way since the garmin 530 et al and trying to plan my panel makes me feel like an old guy trying to get his...

Do any of you home builders repair your own legacy engines? Im researching an engine for my Zenith 801 and I dont think I can afford to pay a shop for an "overhaul" let alone a factory reman. I've rebuilt 4 auto engines and do 99% of my car repairs myself. Do any of you non-A&Ps repair or...

Pretty excited as its a big step towards a lifelong dream. Its about 50% complete and I'm researching engine options now...leaning towards an O-360. I'd like to find some transition training before its first flight. Any leads on one?

I've been thinking a lot about auto conversions and since most use a reduction gear, the torque is multiplied significantly. The last plane I flew was a 206 for my high performance endorsement with 300 hp. It was an impressive step up from the 172s Ive been flying for sure. It got me...

Considering a Cherokee 6 but i found a Lance in my price range. The insurance on a retractable will kill me, but an A&P years ago mentioned that a 210 can be made a fixed gear. Im sure it can be done with a Lance, but will the insurance company go for it? Once I build more time, I suspect...

I know its a controversial topic, but inquiring minds like mine want to know. An obvious problem is the gearbox or psru. Has anyone tried a boat drive like the Casale V drive? They are made in a variety of gear ratios as well as angles and they put up with constant, high power use. Why...