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My dad and I own a Cessna 175 with a Continental GO-300 engine. When we ran the engine up, we discovered that cylinder #2 isn't functioning properly; its exhaust is cold, running at 200°F, while the other cylinders show exhaust temperatures around 800° to 1000°F and cylinder head temperatures...

We recently acquired a 175 TW conversion with a 0-470 (SA122NW STC). While we have the STC document itself, the plane as no updated performance charts based on the new engine. I know that the STC belongs to Park Robert M, but read in several forums it's basically not possible contacting the...

I’ve recently come across two flight schools that have really great rates for training and rental. A/c hourly rate: Rocky Mountain flight school with c150 and c172 ranging from 90 - 135 dollars an hour KBJC North Little Rock air: pipers ranging from 85 -125 an hour. KORK What other...

Hi all. I'm a new member here. I have a project that was started by my grandfather that I am picking up and finishing. It's a Cessna 175 with an engine upgrade with STC to an O-470. The previous mechanic started the upgrade and overhaul and then didn't finish the work and had too many...

https://airfactsjournal.com/2022/10/the-20-hour-cessna-172-experiment-update/ I found this article particularly fascinating. They found a way to address the leaded gas issue. Plus reduced operating costs, emissions and noise. You get one guess what the roadblock is.

Hello, I am looking at buying a plane from Alaska, and as I have never been there nor know anyone there. I want to know what Alaska planes are to be expected of, is it like buying one from Montana where it’s a relatively dry climate and not much corrosion to deal with? Is it even worth buying...

AVweb report: https://www.avweb.com/flight-safety/accidents-ntsb/two-killed-in-usu-aviation-plane-crash/

It's been said that “Those who can, do; those who can't, teach.” I suppose this is a variation of that. I'm an aspiring author expecting my first book to be on the shelves by the end of the year or shortly after. In final editing stages now. Though the book is not about aviation, there is...

Anyone know of a rental, 6 place plane in Michigan, near Kalamazoo? I talked to the folks in ARB already, and it seems awesome, but I thought I'd look for something closer to home before I got in over there. I know MKG used to have a Lance, but that's about as far from me as ARB. I'm getting...

I'm bored guys. Let's build a panel together. I was thinking either a PA-28 or a C-172 but open to suggestions. I will add the suggested instruments to the template. I prefer steam gauges, but we can add glass if you want. I was also thinking "Light" IFR but maybe we can do a VFR and an IFR...

Many GA aircraft have their prop and engine tilted a bit to the right, but I've looked through many photos of Cessna 210's, and I couldn't spot ANY tilt on any of them. Is that right - is the prop and engine really straight on a Cessna 210, or am I just blind ? Thanks in advance ! :) P.S.: I...

With the prices we're seeing these days on the most popular models, is there any underdog/hidden gem that you will consider as an alternative?

https://investor.textron.com/news/news-releases/press-release-details/2022/Textron-to-Acquire-Electric-Aircraft-Pioneer-Pipistrel/default.aspx What are your thoughts here guys? Good news or bad news for us aviators? A remake of the Skycatcher?

Hi folks. With today's prices for new (and old!) GA planes, looks like the experimental/home built/LSA market is looking attractive. Yes, I know that I'm comparing apples to pineapples, but both will fly you places. I also know that some LSA/ELSA have price tags of 200K-300K and more (brand...

Hi Guys! I’m flying a Cessna 205 with a Continental IO-550 in it. My CHT’s readings are similar except Cylinder 6 c1 390°F c2 380°F c3 365°F c4 350°F c5 370°F c6 214°F Is this something I should be worried about? Is 200°F too cold for a Cylinder? The airplane just came out of the last...

'69 Cessna 172K old school panel all needle gauge First annual as an owner. Runs strong in the ~80 hours I've put on it. I live in Mexico. I don't want to leave. I don't have a "guy" back in Utah. I just have the guy that did the previous annual that I've never met. Anyone ever done this...

Hi Guys! I own a Cessna 205 with a 3 blade Continental I-O 550 The thing is, the propeller has started to make an almost unnoticeable Pulsating Sound during cruise flight.(you can only hear it with the headsets on) No real vibration has been felt, just the sound, like when you are flying a...

Hey all, I'm looking into getting my first airplane to build time in the next month or so. I'm a PPL and doing my training at Purdue. I will need a loan for the plane itself which I'm looking to purchase for roughly $30-35k. (I don't have an exact plane picked out yet) I will be able to...

Hi! I currently own a Cessna 205 with Monarch tank caps installed on it. Water has been appearing in my left tank right after I land this past 2 weeks. Always after I fly, never in the morning. I’ve had this plane for a couple years now, and I’ve never seen water before. But lately water shows...

I just received my commercial certificate and I’m currently looking at planes to buy to build time but the only problem is that I’m 6’6 I did all my training in a 172 and I fit well enough but honestly I’m ready to fly something different but I know there aren’t a lot of options out there for a...