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Hey gang - My Cherokee (O320) has been strange to shut down lately. Initial symptom was that it would quit and then hit a blade or two backwards. Had it looked it, everything checked out and it seemed to be OK for a little while. It's acting up again intermittently, now it just coughs and...

Hey gang - Looking for ideas. I'm currently piggybacking off of a public wi-fi at my airport but I'm some distance from the router. I installed a repeater on the top of my hangar but service is still spotty. Using it primarily to turn a wifi switch on/off for my preheater, and to use an Alexa...

Hey gang, I'm trying to do a quick troubleshooting swap with a known good KX170B radio but can't get the installed radio to budge. I thought I just had to loosen the set screw and it would pull out. What am I missing?

Hey gang - I'm trying to setup a wi-fi outlet in my hangar to remotely control my Reiff preheater. I have a solid two bars of connection with the airport wi-fi when I stand in front of my hangar, but as soon as I step inside and close the door the signal drops almost completely and the switch...

Have any of you been through the process of re-registering an airplane that was de-registered due to failure to renew? Plane in question was due in October 2020 but the owner let it lapse. Regs say "If the N-number is canceled without being reserved, it will not be available for re-assignment or...

I'm helping a friend get a Cherokee that's been sitting back in the air. It's been out on a tiedown and the top of the wings are covered in black mold. Any tips or tricks to appropriately remove and kill the mold so it doesn't return without hurting the aluminum? Thanks. -Jim

I'm stuck on a tie down in the NE and have a Red Dragon that I use as a backup preheater (I have Reiff cylinder band and oil sump heater that I use primarily). I've had a persistent issue with the Red Dragon not staying lit when I release the primer. In years prior, I used to return it to the...

Has anybody used this stuff on their airplane? Works phenomenally on the cars and the guy in the hangar across from me uses it on his Archer. Trying to figure out if it’s indeed safe for planes. I’m on a tie down and fighting a losing battle to keep ahead of the elements with a protective coat...

I'm well into my instrument training and was working with a different instructor today on some knowledge prep. I know the 1-2-3 rule for requiring an alternate, but got tripped up on a question today that has me re-thinking my interpretation of how the rule is applied. The scenario presented...

My 150 likes to make carb ice (particularly at cruise in ‘serious’ carb ice conditions) and I’ve had several instances where it’s been difficult/impossible to shed. I just installed a carb temp probe and it looks like I’m only getting about a +22F rise with full heat in cruise. In the pattern...

I stumbled across a video of Hilton demo’ing WingxPro in his Oshkosh booth. In the demo, he shows that Wingx can overlay approach plates on maps, but he breezed through it and I can’t figure out how he did it. Has anybody done this and can share the steps? Thanks! Jim

Anybody aware of known issues with AHRS and the latest Stratux release? Couldn't find anything specific on Reddit. I'm running my Statux with WingX. AHRS in WingX had been working fine. Decided to proactively update to v1.5b2 and create a backup card. Running the updated Stratux software...

Have any of you guys used the Carb Temp functionality of the E.I. FP-5L fuel flow computer? If so, can you tell me how it compares to a stand-alone carb temp/ice warning instrument? Currently overhauling the O-200 in my C150 and plan to add the FP-5L fuel flow gauge during reinstallation. My...

Anybody know where I can find a suitable used spinner for a ‘76 150M? Mine appears to be damaged beyond repair and I haven’t had any luck at the usual salvage places. Jim

We recently cut the cord and I've been testing some of the streaming services. In addition to the pricier mainstream offerings (DirectvNow, Philo, Hulu, etc) some of the IPTV services are attractive. I tested one in particular, but have some concerns because it required me to download a third...

Totally unrelated to aviation but I'm stumped and frustrated so I thought I'd ask for help from the collective wisdom that is POA. Trying to get ready for our holiday travels. We have a Thule Terrapin cargo box that fits in the receiver hitch. It partially blocks the vehicle's tail lights, but...

Hey gang - I accidentally knocked off my transponder blade antenna while washing my plane on Friday. I can't find anything that actually broke on it. Can I just somehow glue this back on or do I need a whole new antenna? -Jim

Late last year I ate a valve and had to replace a cylinder in my O-200. I broke in the new cylinder and changed the oil at 10 hours. Ran it another 41 hours and then sent Blackstone a sample, which showed significantly increased aluminum, chromium and copper. I always get the oil checked and...

Any recommendations on how long to run 100LL on a new cylinder before returning to 100% mogas? I had mogas in the tanks when my old cylinder retired, so my mechanic advised me to top off with 100LL and run through the blend but to use only 100LL moving forward during the break in period...

I need advice on buying a private sale vehicle that has a lien. I've bought and sold dozens over the years but always had a clear title. Looking at a newer travel trailer. Owners financed the trailer and still have a balance. I don't know exactly who hold the lien but I don't think they are...