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Yep, totally different.

I’ll bet this subject has come up a ton but… Are there any engine upgrades for a Cessna 150? Sure the little O-200 is a good dependable engine but surely there’s something lighter, more powerful, more efficient, whatever out there. A friend has one that’s like 500 hours past tbo, running fine...

Before I sold my Cessna 310 a European company called Magnax came out with a small efficient electric motor. Their motor weighed 35 pounds and developed over 250 HP. It was smaller in diameter than the prop spinners and only 4” deep. I thought it would be awesome to swap out my two 500 pound...

hope you don’t mind me joining in. I agree with you on the subject of batteries. Back in the ‘90s when my EV was new it used an 800 lb battery pack to provide a range of 75 miles. After 14 years I changed the batteries out for a 400 lb pack that delivered 100 miles of range. And now, almost 10...

My first low wing airplane. Painted her myself. She lost her wings a few months later at the hands of a low time pilot who stayed out past dark even after being asked not to. He landed long and went into the trees. He and his passenger were fine. The plane did an excellent job of sacrificing...

Man, I would love to see some electric conversions for airplanes. Battery tech has a long way to go but… https://www.harbourair.com/harbour-air-magnix-and-h55-partner-for-the-worlds-first-certified-all-electric-commercial-airplane/

Anybody ever chase a helium ballon around the sky? Those pesky things are tough to catch up to and even tougher to bust. Not that I’ve ever tried it but I’ve heard stories.

Just to clarify, this happened shortly after I purchased the airplane, about 12 years ago. After removing the ball of silicone from the pump inlet and replacing that worn elbow I flew the plane without issue. I sold that 310 three or four years ago, after getting out of the FBO business. I was...

Me too. Glad to find out that a lightly loaded Cessna 310 is easy to handle when things get sideways.

That is weird, there was no fuel leak. A blue stain would certainly trigger further investigation. I'm open to any guesses.

Been flying for 30 years and the only time I had an engine failure was due to a glob of silicone sealant. Bought myself a twin and had roughly 15 hours in it. Took off from a local airport with my CFI in the right seat, positive rate of climb, put the wheels away and then the left engine went...

That is good to hear

Being a private pilot since 1990 and an A&P since 1998 I have learned that fewer words are better when dealing with MEs and FSDOs. Both will bite you if you say too much.

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I've installed a couple JPI systems in legacy airplanes. Never felt happy about replacing the original factory gauges. I prefer to use them in addition to the factory stuff. Those old analog gauges are still happily doing their jobs after 40 and 50 years. Sure, the new digital stuff is pretty...

Let us know if the update helps.

Thanks! Looks like an excellent time to upgrade.

A friend of mine has both. He wears the LS his wife wears the Bose. She claims the LS gives her a headache.

Hey guys, I’m new on here. Mostly just come for the classifieds but... the best shop I’ve found is Naylor’s Instrument service in Gainesville Florida. Been using them for years. Tried AQI for a year, sent them 12 instruments to get overhauled, 4 failed on arrival and had to be sent back. Not...

Thanks!