hotrod180

Don't forget to post a photo of that new panel, Ben! ~Eric

https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/gen_av/harness_kits/media/shoulderpolicy.pdf

I think if you keep the airplane doors closed, you'll be fine. The old (!) tin building that houses the airplane shop on my airport was allegedly...

I seem to recall a post not long ago (with pics) where someone else did something like this also.

Personally if i was going to the trouble to add lights to the other wing, I'd just put the double lights on both sides.

I've never compared them side by side, but I'd think the alternating left-and-right would provide more apparent "movement" to catch your attention....

A buddy of mine used to live in Oregon, and still maintains a home there. He avoids registering his aircraft in Washington (and incurring the...

Oops, yiure correct. I got an email from Ryan at uAvionix after i pre-ordered a tailbeacon, i thought he had said they were waiting on a pma. I just...

Ive seen people that wigwag the two-light fixtures, but I've heard that wigwagging two lights right next to each other results in what from a...

I don't agree. PMA = Parts Manufacture Authority. My take is that this is for production only. For example, not long ago uAvionix had to wait quite...

I'd like to hear this position expanded on. I installed a G5 in my C180 a few years ago, per the FAA policy statement. I asked my IA buddy who did...

I was a passenger in a Stearman crash last year, took the stick (or something) in the ribs & was in a lotta pain(!). Medics weren't sure what was...

An existing field-approved 337 can be used to document "accepted data", whether or not that helps you actually get a new field approval depends on...

https://generalaviationnews.com/2020/01/15/new-garmin-gi-275-replaces-several-legacy-flight-instruments/?utm_source=General+Aviation+News&utm_campaign...

FWIW a buddy of mine had a Luscombe with old "irish linen" cover on the wings-- the fabric was fine, even after many many years, but the (cotton?)...

My thoughts: 1) don't wreck it 2) and/or carry hull insurance

Read FAA policy statement PS-ACE-23-08...

Slick! I discovered that the Craftsman 3/8" drive deep socket that I used for Champion plugs didn't work on the Tempest plugs. (or was it the...

Funny story-- I had the Continental C145 from my old C170 overhauled at an engine shop in Oroville WA named Flying Colors Aviation. Owner Jessie...

I know a guy who uses steel filing cabinets. Each drawer is for a particular type(s) of hardware. he uses cutdown 1 qt oil bottles to keep the...

Years ago, some friends of mine had bought themselves a Pacer. None of them had any Pacer time, one guy didn't even have any tailwheel time. The...

Those who are worried about privacy might find this of interest. ...

Some of the heated hangars at my airport use propane-fired boilers & in-floor hydronic heat. Some use propane unit heaters. A couple use electric...

BTW for those who don't know, Big Ass Fans is a brand name!!

I sometimes trim my C180 a bit forward (nose down) of neutral position for takeoff, that helps the tail come up by itself a bit earlier. The trim...

Using Pponk's tip speed calculator, it looks like an 88" prop at 2700 rpm on a standard temp (59*) day turns up to almost .93 mach-- just above...

1.5% ain't much-- less than 1 mph. :-?