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Knock sensors won't work in piston GA aircraft due to overall noise level. If knock could be heard, a full FADEC with other sensors would be needed to process knock sensor data to retard spark or adjust fuel mixture. Also retarding spark in reaction to knock degrades horsepower possibly...

https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/stains-on-aopa-baron-wing-to-be-checked-by-mechanic/ Have a look at the goo coming from AOPA's G100UL test Baron. This left wing is the G100UL fueled wing. Curious to learn the cause after AOPA team investigates. Perhaps the materials compatibility testing...

@Dan Thomas The POH for the 182 is one of many valid engine settings. Those cruise numbers are not the only viable numbers, which were written in a different ERA influenced heavily by lawyers and marketing people. You're a mechanic. Read any Lycoming or Continental engine operating manual to...

Dave that's hokem that's been disproved over and again. The engine operation manual from Continental say the engine can be safely operated up to 4 inches over square. This CFI has exactly 40 minutes experience with a prop governor.

Yes and the sad truth is many of these CFI's have only a few more hours than the student they are struggling to teach. After 25 hours training I bought a 182 to finishing my training and had 20 hours in it when I had to switch CFI's to finish. So 60 hour student doing mock check rides. The kid...

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An acquaintance was studying for his PPL late in life, was pretty sad to learn during the course of training he would be unable to get his PPL due to a DUI conviction 24 years prior. He hadn't had a drink since. Seems like there should be some remedy given such a long time since the offense.

Hilarious! I thought I may have been the only guy to listen to his EAA webinars at 1.5-2x speed!

Any goofballs still adding Marvel's Mystery Oil to gas and oil? The nutty anecdotal claims were always good for a laugh. I remember that being a big thing a while back. Talk about a boondoggle. People have no idea the chemical composition, but are happy as clams to jigger a can in their oil...

I have the previous version the PJ2 for about 3 years with good success. The user interface is much easy to operate than my other radio the Yaesu FTA-250. The integrated pilot headset sockets are a HUGE plus. Nice not having to deal with adapter cables. Pluses: Direct plug-in headset sockets...

I just had my plane repainted by one of the best shops in the country. I too had bodywork dust on my new engine. That powered dust from sanding body filler and primer floats into everything. The shop did a terrific job of sealing the interior cabin which had zero shop dust, and plastic wrapped...

Yes West valley and I think Advantage also at KPAO. There is an SR20 for rent out of Livermore KLVK

Some of my favorite forum threads are the streams of replies to a person with only ONE (1) post. We all gotten suckered-in by one posters. I have. The really awesome trolls are the one's who come back to spin the nonsense wheel once or twice more to watch everyone run around it like gerbils.

Don't over buy, but buy enough avionics. The latest trend for C150's is: * Pair of G5's or pair of GI-275's if budget allows * GNX-375 ADS-B transponder with WAAS GPS * GNC-215 Nav/Com * GNC-205 Com * Audio panel PS-450B or C or Garmin You will want a 4 cylinder engine monitor like the Garmin...

On landing Cessna's only float if a pilot is fast on short final and over the fence. 50 knots over the fence and chop power and land on your spot. @ateamer Looks like you're in Florida? Given the heat, sitting under the shade of a high wing is something to consider. Worth consider only buying...

@Eibwen this is a very helpful video: Mike Busch describes in simple detail the leaning process and how to use the throttle, prop, and mixture control. There is a part 2 video he calls the "Leaning, the Advanced Class" or something like the such.

EI Gauges will work with Cessna Shunts. Robin, another idea... Why not make a black vinyl semi-circle sticker cover the vacuum half of the gauge? Make or acquire a circle and cut it in half. The vacuum system is gone, it's not even an INOP situation.

Yes you can remove the vacuum gauge if the vacuum system is removed and install a new amp meter. Strongly consider prioritizing an engine monitor installation. It will pay for itself in saved fuel and heading off engine issues.

+1 on Ryans's comments. Highly advise getting a quote from an avionics shop. This is all they do, and more cost effective to install as they are very proficient through repetition; whereas many A&P's a heming/hawing the schematics and nest steps on the clock. A number of pilots are going with...

The 2 blade MT composite prop has an aggressive twist compared to aluminum. There's no part of the blades which are flat.