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Hey all, I just moved my Piper Saratoga to the Goodyear airport (GYR) in Phoenix and am searching for an A&P to accomplish annuals and misc maintenance needs. Does anyone know of a good one, recommendations or warnings in the local area? Thank you ! Jeff

I have a Saratoga for hauling the family around and am looking at putting a USB in the rear seating area cause we all know "they" need more power for devices. The family currently carries rechargeable battery packs but am looking for a more permanent solution that reduces that hassle. I...

Any recommendations for San Antonio - Stinson or SAT? Signature and Million Air are almost $7/gal but I see Skyplace at SAT is $4.75 while Stinson is a bit over $5. Not sure if they make up the rest with fees, etc but that is a large gap for being at the int'l airport. Both seem equal...

I am flying down to the Big Easy (KNEW Lakefront in New Orleans) in early December for a Saints game. Any recommendations for good restaurants in the area? Thanks!

Does anyone know of an approved 4-point harness seat belt system for Saratogas? I am looking to upgrade the front seat restraints over the standard single shoulder belt fro the ceiling but was curious is anyone knew or had recommendations. Thanks!

I am the proud new owner of a '83 Toga N8312A and have a question about towing or more specifically pushing back. My hangar has an upslope to it, enough that I couldn't push my Commander 114 up and most likely can't a Saratoga either. I have a cordless Robotow system for the 114 but PA32s only...

I am interested in getting some speed mods for a '83 Saratoga SP and wondering if anyone had experience good/bad with either Lo Presti or Knots 2 U? Seems the Lo Presti ones are more expensive but wondering if better quality? So my question isn't should I get mods, it's which one to go with...

Any Cessna 340 owner's/operator's out there? I own a single and thinking about moving to a twin for the family - wondering if the 340 is too much compared to a Baron or similar? Any thoughts/experiences good/bad/different? Thanks, Jeff

Greetings, I am trying to get my aircraft records in order and have a stack of FAA Form 8130's and a stack of Yellow Tags (maintenance release/serviceable tags). Are these similar or one in the same? I suppose they should at least be kept together? New owner just trying to learn...thanks!

I am interested in doing some flying along the North Carolina coast and/or accomplishing a lighthouse tour. Several folks have done this I know but looking at the sectional, it is covered with warning and restricted areas - any advice, experiences, or stories from you guys? Thanks, Jeff

Hey folks, My wife and I have a 7 month old son and are curious when we can/should introduce him to flying in our Commander 114? I an curious about precautions to take and most concerned with protecting his hearing. I've seen Baby Banz on Amazon and just wondering if anyone has experience with...

Does Night time count as Actual Instrument or Simulated Instrument time - or do you have to be in clouds/under the hood?

Looking at FAR 43.100 it appears I can change my own oil & filter and aircraft battery - is this a true statement? Jeff

I am taking my wife to KSAV for a weekend vacation and looking for advice on Sheltair or Signature on the field? I know gas is expensive, but any other words to pass along? Any info about the field or town is greatly appreciated.

In the past few weeks I've made stops for fuel, dropping pax off, etc and trying to get my hot IO-540 started is like me trying to fly by flapping my arms. Looking for tips and tricks for a hot start and/or flooded start too! Thanks, Jeff

I am wondering if anyone has purchased an Artic Air portable air conditioner? Thoughts? I have a Commander 114 and just curious which size would be best (if size affects cabin cooling or just length of available cooling)? Thanks, Jeff

Anyone recommend a Piper mechanic/center in the Mississippi/Alabama/Tennessee area? Good/bad reviews? A&P hourly rates?

I looked at http://www.factoryengines.com/ to get an idea for TBO costs on a TIO-540-S1AD for a Turbo Saratoga. I see the cost ranges from $43-60K and I know that is a major. How about a top overhaul? Any estimates out there? I am just learning about turbo applications and read they...

I am in the market for an early 80's Turbo Piper Saratoga R. I have researched specs, buying price, etc but actualy ownership costs don't get a lot of review as they are the "bad" subject in flying. Can anyone give a rough yearly cost of ownership for this type of aircraft? I am a...

Does anyone have much experience and/or can tell me the fundamental differences between the Garmin GNS 430W & 530W beyond having a larger screen? Any words on having a Garmin GMA 340/347 audio panel? Just thinking about upgrades like everyone else out there and want to make an informed decision.