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I’d like to get folks thoughts on this combination. I’m contemplating buying a Piper Turbo Arrow with this set-up. I’m familiar with the Garmin 430 but not the Aspen PFD/MFD or the Century A/P. (Is the Century 2000 a later derivative of the older Piper Altimatic series autopilots?) Does anyone...

I’m trying to find an outfit - or an individual - in SoCal, preferably SNA or LGB, that has a reasonably fast (140+ kts) aircraft for rent, that can be “gone” for two day trips about every six weeks, and about three or four 5-6 day trips per year. Plus the occasional $200 hamburger local...

I've been away from light general aviation airplane flying for about five years. Back then, my favorite "go to" site for local or X-C flights in my Cherokee was Duats.com....... it was quick & easy to use....... but sadly, now, it is gone. Any recommendation for what to use these days? I'd...

I sold my Cherokee Six a couple years ago and my wife is now pushing me to buy another airplane. The choices (on paper at least) to fit my likely trips and family profile seem to come down to either a retractable Piper Saratoga or an A36. I'm familiar with the Cherokee Six/Saratoga line but...

Is there free transient parking for light aircraft near Flo's? Or do you have to use one of the FBO's and get stuck with ramp/parking fees? It has been over a decade since I was last there, used to be able to park almost right next to Flo's and walk about 100 feet to get to it...... but that...

Thinking of selling ...... I might want something smaller and faster. It's a 1979 Piper Cherokee Six 300, a tad over 3000TT, 1480 SMOH, 35 SPOH, original Collins MicroLine panel, King DME, no GPS, paint is 9/10 (done in 2008), interior is probably about 23 years old, 5/10. This is the last year...

Once upon a time, I had a really useful foldable IFR hood. It was made out of some sort of stiffened - but still pretty thin - laminated green cardboard material, had Jeppesen printed on it (IIRC) and folded flat into thirds. It had a thin elastic band on it, to go around the back of your...

What is the best way via public transportation from KTEB - or the nearby hotels - to MidTown Manhattan? (And back again.) And approx how long should it take? Thanks! (I thought this was discussed here before, but if so, I could not find it.)

What are your suggestions for an iPad Air mount for a Cherokee Six? I don't want to mount it on the yoke in front of me, because that is where my Garmin Aera 510 resides. I'm actually thinking that the best place to mount it would be on the copilot yoke, but then it would have to be in...

....... The ones I am familiar with seem to close early on Sundays, like 2PM-ish. If anyone knows of any SoCal airport restaurants - fly in and park close by - that are open for dinner on Sundays, I would appreciate the info!

Where can one find the regulatory guidance on exactly what portions of ATC communications and instructions are required to be "read back" to ATC - in an exact, verbatim manner - by the pilot receiving them? I looked in the AIM and could not find anything specifically on point, though I could...

I am thinking about stepping up from my Cherokee Six to a Piper Malibu, probably a 1985 to 1987 vintage model. I was wondering if there are any SoCal based Malibu Pilots/Owners, that would like to take me for a ride in their Malibu, and let me pick their brain for real world operational and...

I am finally going to join the 21st century, and get an iPad Air. It'll primarily be used for flying and aviation related apps. I will be putting ForeFlight on it immediately, and probably other apps as well later on. I will also probably be putting some digital copies of various aircraft...

What are your thoughts? I have AOPA's FlyQ Pocket on my iPhone and it is pretty good, but no charts. Is there another (free?) app with this stuff on it that would work good on an iPhone?

What do you guys recommend/use for a TFR depiction website? I think there are at least two or three of them, but it has been awhile since I have used one. As I recall, there was one that had not only the narrative description, but also allowed you to print out a copy of the TFR location (as a...

I'm doing a SoCal to San Antonio flight next week in my Cherokee and would like some recommendations for an overnight stop in West Texas. Something in the area of INK, PEQ, FST or Hurd would work; and the extreme southeast corner of NM might even be a possibility also. I'd like to find a nice...

Does anyone know if any manufacturer makes or sells a long "extension" cord for a David Clark - or really, any - aviation headset? I have a little portable intercom which sits between the seats in my Cherokee Six. On long flights, my wife often likes to sit way in the back so she can stretch...

I'm planning a Texas trip in my Cherokee and will be staying in the San Antonio area for a few days. Can anyone recommend what they feel is the "best" SAT area airport for a transient "little" airplane for a few days? (And why?) Important things - not in any particular order - are cheap (or...

I'm going to be flying my Cherokee to the DFW area and staying for a few days. I'm not familiar with the area and I'd like to get some ideas as to what DFW area airport would be best for staying at, probably will tie it down for 3-4 days. Important things - not in any particular order - are...

Anyone planning to head out to the AOPA Expo/Summit in Palm Springs on Friday Oct 12th? I am thinking of driving out there for the day - from Orange County, CA - wondering if anyone wants to share the drive......