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Where can I get my Piper Archer Sensnich propeller IRANed in the Northeast? I am in CT.

I have both the Zaon passive system and ADS-B in/out in my Archer. Rarely does the Zaon provide benefit. If I am flying low with no ground ADS-B signal and there is a transponder that is responding to Ground RADAR installations or TCAS- or other active system-equipped aircraft, then I would pick...

Thanks, That is the way I read it as well for part 91. You must be IFR current to fly an IFR clearance as PIC.

Yes, definitely while maintaining VMC.

I am a rusty instrument rated pilot and I was wondering if I could fly an IFR clearance on a VMC day? If I encountered IMC, then I would cancel my IFR clearance. A friend tells me he does this for practice in the system when not current. I know that if I am head down I should have a safety pilot...

If you maintain a clean record going forward and this is a one time event, I don't believe you will have issues long term. Just be honest if asked and let them know that you don't engage in that behavior any more. Follow the rules. Many great pilots (Yeager, Hoover, etc) enjoyed going out for...

I was turning left base to final landing at Gettysburg and a large black hawk appeared roughly 50-100 feet in front of my right wing. I thought for sure I was going to hit it, but then it looked me straight in the eye and saw me. Fortunately as soon as it saw me it dived out of the way. It...

I guess I was lucky because after 9 years off I was able to get signed off on the BFR after 1 hour of flying in a C-172SP. Before taking time off I was a 500 hour CFI. Fortunately for me it was a calm easy day and ideal for doing the typical maneuvers plus a number of takeoffs and landings. The...

I only installed the G5 HSI because my autopilot needs the existing AI for roll info. GPSS steering and slaved compass are nice features for a VFR guy too.

The RV-10 seems to be a great all around airplane, but they are not that cheap to build if you consider your time. I talked to two owners and they both said they had roughly $235K into their airplane. I'm hearing 2500 to 3000 hours labor to complete the build. It is less expensive to buy a used...

Yes, Foreflight is a great tool and you will not be lost. So much easier to plan now. Make sure that you remain flexible due to weather. I flew VFR from CT to OSH last year in my Archer and had to overnight 2 nights due to low clouds. Bring tie downs for OSH.

Yes, the 396 is still available. Just started a converstion/ PM with you

I have a set of bose a20s and a set of zulu 3. They are both excellent headsets that work well. I like the bose slightly better because they are lighter with slightly less clamping. My wife really likes the zulu 3s compared to the old DC 10-30s she was using. Today I decided to fly with my old...

I only have the G5 HSI in my airplane and sometimes it does not start up when the Master is turned on. I have never had it shut off in flight. I called Garmin about a month ago and they said this is a known issue with a fix coming at a future TBD date. The 10 second power hold usually resets it...

I recommend Eric at VIP Avionics KHFD (30 min flight) who did my pre-buy and he was very detailed/professional. In my case I limited him to just one day of inspection because I can tell that pre-buys can vary dramatically in scope. Lucky for me, he said my airplane was in good shape with only...

I have the Reiff standard (cylinder bands and sump) and it works great. For me the XP version would be overkill because I can plan for the 4+ hours it needs to warm up on a cold day. Normally I just set the WFI switch to start at midnight and by morning the engine oil temp says about 80F at...

Check your intake path and exhaust for restrictions then report back.

Mine just acted up again. It did not power on again when turning on the master 3x. It had not happened for a while. I called Garmin and they stated that it is a known problem. I was instructed to hold the power button for 10 seconds mimimum to reboot the software load with the Master switch...

Totally agree. If you want to handle the demands of flight training, then you need to eat a healthy meal before every flight. Military teaches this common sense approach. Many people think the food is just ammo for puking, but they don't have flying experience. I rarely pilot when I am hungry...

I upgraded my Archer a year ago. For the 20 AMUs you could get a GTN-650 plus a GTX-345 installed.