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I had a 1961 172B and it was a great plane. The O-300 is very smooth, not too bad on gas, and sounds great. My engine had around 400 hrs since a recent overhaul from a good shop. My comps stayed up pretty good. That engine concerns me. Both comps, time since overhaul with lack of use, and...

Took my truck in for some maint and asked them to take a good look at the frame. They said it is actually in really good shape with just some surface rust in spots, so will keep this one going for awhile longer. Would rather put $2k a year into maintenance than need to spend $50k plus on a new...

My truck only has 112k miles. I don't mind putting some money in to keep it going, cheaper than a $60k truck. Mechanical stuff can be fixed, but structural rust scares me a bit.

Looking to replace my pickup and was wondering if people have brands they like. Looking for to replace my 2011 Silverado 1500 5.3V8. Use it for towing a horse trailer or dump trailer occasionally (5k pounds) short distances. Happy with it mechanically, but structurally it sucks. Lots of rust...

It's not an airplane until it has its airworthiness cert. For now just a pile of dough and icing. Hope the inspection goes well.

I've seen this one before. Usually a plumber or cable guy and the hot girl doesn't have enough cash. Hope the russian dude was gentle with you.

Sure it wasn't the dollar twenty five store?

Shows you how far along into this I am. My end goal is to be a CFI because I love flying and teaching. Could care less about the commercial aspect, in the traditional sense.

Going for my CFI and next step is the commercial rating. Any suggestions on best book for learning the info? Didn't see one from the FAA like there was for IFR. Also, any good books for test prep? Thanks!

Just take a few more shots than usual and hope she holds together on pure courage, comrade. I would never fly on a Russian plane before all this crap.

In very simple terms, drag force = a drag coefficient x velocity squared. Power = force x velocity so Power = a drag coeff x velocity cubed. So it can start to take a lot more power to go just a little bit faster on the same airframe.

Are you asking m for examples of subrogation in the insurance industry? I'm not an insurance expert. Call an insurance company when getting a quote and they can talk you through it more intelligently than I. Maybe it's belt and suspenders but I fly pricey aircraft and make sure I'm covered.

All the school will seek from you is 5k, but their insurance company could come after you for the rest of you're at fault. I cover myself for the cost to repair the plane I am renting.

I-bonds are pretty sweet right now paying about 7%. If you don't need cash in the next year it is a good option.

It's a game, about as much of a sport as golf.

Just picked up a Beta 390 after riding a DRZ for a year. Can't wait to beat on it in the dirt.

I know who Q is. He's a friend of mine, tells me cool stuff but promised I wouldn't give him up.

I got a DRZ400 about a year ago and love it. I've done pretty technical stuff with it and can run 65-70 no problem. Great bike if your aren't doing much highway, and it is a hoot on the street as well.

Yeah, a pacer. Stc is like 350. Uses most of the same stuff except a new oil cooler. I believe you can use a good range of 320s, but I'd make sure to get one in the right range. Thanks guys!

I'm looking at a plane with an O-290 that is in need of an engine. Rather than trying to overhaul that, I was thinking about upgrading to an O-320. Any ideas on cost for either a used O-320, or what a run out 320 goes for, then figuring $20-25k for an overhaul. Thanks