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Ok - another question. Who actually (I am sure some do... some don't). 1) Tightens the filer using a torque wrench? I have read several threads on cars and more people are like - "meh, hand-snug-enough" 2) Uses Dow DC4 compound on the new filter seal versus a wipe of oil?

I am a new owner to a 1979 PA-282-181 (Archer II). The plane has previously had oil changes done by the local FBO. They do a great job. As part of my "Get to know you better" and to spend more time at the airport anyway - I am taking the oil changing duties over. I figure it will save a few...

Hey my north bound KMKC (Kansas City - Charles Wheeler Downtown) friends. I am flying up tomorrow for a overnight stop and curious to know about the city owned FBO. A) Are there many tie downs? B) How's the FBO? The reviews look favorable but I didn't know if I would be mooching from...

Ugh - this is the one I fear the most! Just got back from vacation with wife and two kids stuffed in the plane. I can never be too cautious and check and triple check but this engine failure at a few hundred feet is scary no matter what I have planned for. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

All fine options I am sure... KGYY was the destination and B.Coleman FBO is awesome. The uberXL ride was $100.11 and worth it. Assuming all of my stuff stays in the plane, the guys at Coleman and FBO are great.

Speaking of the Chicago Flyway. I am looking at the TAC and see the altitudes noted off the shoreline, great. I don't see anything that noted northbound versus southbound traffic altitudes. This is truly VFR to the max. A lot of track and everyone right at the 2000'~2500' range. I will...

I'll bite... what is this website you speak of?

I am looking for any suggestions for a stop in Illinois for lunch that are on the airport grounds. Looking at fun places to fly.com, it doesn't appear there are many options out there. If we can't find a decent restaurant, we'll just stop for the cheapest fuel somewhere. Any suggestions...

Thanks all for the responses. I will certainly give them a call just to see how it helps me understand the larger picture. Absolutely nothing lost. Are the folks at 1-800Wx expecting ICAO format? I know that's been pushed back to later this fall. I can use either but I didn't know if the...

That's where I am going with this. I am reaching out for 400nm this weekend and think I need more reinforcement than my scrounging around the file / brief pages of Foreflight. So, can I call them up and just request a brief from x to y or do I run through the whole flight plan as if I were...

Hey all- Silly question but one I honestly don't know the answer to and wondering what those pilots do who don't use other devices or services for filing flight plans and getting weather briefs. I have literally called FSS once during my PPL training to file a flight plan. All other flights...

Awesome advice! I am glad I asked. I was gung-ho on the GYY but starting to see the light for MDW. Although the family won't appreciate the larger airport like I will, they will appreciate being a lot closer to downtown. I will absolutely make the shoreline flight happen! Now that you...

I have been flying with my boys for a year or so. I just put them in booster seats (10 and 8 years old). They are equally happy in the right seat or back. They are only looking out the side windows any way. They're just a tab short to look over the glare shield.

Hey all- I have been working on vacation plans with the wife and kids - where to go and what to do. Of course, my first thought is "Where can I go with the plane!?!" I am about to close on a partnership deal on a PA-28-181 and just want to go somewhere. For vacation we have decided on...

$75 - yes, maintenance and fixed costs (getting clarifications on this exactly). I think the owner is just trying to keep it simple so there is simply a little buy-in from me and everything else remains the same (where he is paying everything as he is now). The buy-in just help cover some of...

Thanks guys - keep the comments coming. Regarding percentage of ownership - we are looking at my equity share being 1/2 or 2/3 ownership if I can or can't find a third partner that I can trust to fly well and not hog the schedule. The scheduling is the one thing that concerns me but I know...

I have a couple of questions that I am sure you experienced owners know plenty about - I am looking for advice and general direction: 1) I trained in a PA-28-181 aircraft hangared 3 miles from my house. It's been great. The plane has 3008 total airframe time. The owner is one of my business...

I will start leaving the paper logbook home. It's carry over from student flying with endorsements / medical / student pilot cert. I have triplicate of my logs (Paper / MyFlightbook / ForeFlight). Will request a duplicate medical. Not a problem. Thanks Benjamin Sent from my iPad using...

Hmm - maybe I am confused. I just know my medical served as my student license and that's what was swapped out for my temporary. I just don't know the 4x5" card that some folks have mentioned in other threads or any other documentation for that matter. Ill contact the FAA - I see their...

I was reading some threads about carrying your medical certificate or having it readily available in the aircraft. For months I been thinking - yeah, I carry mine in my logbook that's in my flight bag. I thought I better check to make sure it's there. Then I remember - my 3rd class medical...