bob turner

Last week I had to acknowledge the pilots bill of rights. This week I was informed that a non-TSO radio voids the airworthiness certificate, and...

Yeah, and then they find some reason to haul you through the coals. Never again - I shall let others point out problem areas to the feds. I...

Vast difference between home built and kit built, and even more difference between, say, an RV where you actually have to do stuff, and a Legend with...

I doubt he's gonna be able to find the single 108-5 that was produced, even if he can the 180 Franklin doesn't really seem like a a viable choice...

Ten radios, including one GTR-200B. Two installed by FAA repair stations. All with RF Squelch set at 10 (max). Only on 125.7, and only when both...

Set at 10. All of them. Do we call the difference frequency a "harmonic?"

I have a set of logbooks that are quite valuable. Sold an Arrow for $35 grand, out of license and no logs. Had the buyer sign a document saying...

I think that is the best idea. I have had two Stinsons, and have logged enough 180 time that the local flying club made me the primary 180...

Web is correct, of course. The radio itself has an inadequate squelch range. It would have cost nothing for Garmin to use the SL-40 squelch...

That seems to say the radio has a narrow bandwidth. The possibility of broadening the difference signal, coupled with an inadequate squelch range,...

I am delighted with that post. If I get this sorted out, I will ask them about that. As it is, it seems that asking stuff like this just pisses...

I think you can sell pretty much anything you want, except certain drugs and weapons. You can sell logs, data tags, airworthiness certificates - I...

Did I mention that the GTR-200B is TSO if used in conjunction with a G-750 or something? Only difference - 200B has Bluetooth. Dave - I agree...

Yes - I will report back. I did point out the KX 170. Inspector shrugged it off. I will point out the above. Web's CAR 4a post is quite helpful....

Wilco!

Agree. If really hazy, and dope finish, try to find some #7 polishing compound. Used to be DuPont.

They say TSO only. And the little Cubs are CAR 4a. If they force the issue, is there a way to appeal it? While we use handhelds?

In response to the "what areas" query above, the interference is local to KMYF. I just flew the length of California and back using the 200. ...

Got a call today - FAA wants me to remove all the GTR-200s, because unapproved parts are not allowed in standard certificated airplanes. They cite...

I wonder what the insurance premiums are for an operation that does instruction in an amphib? I bet it works out to $200/hr just to cover insurance.

I will try it next week. Off to Trinity today.

True, but you have to see how great the memory circuits and display are on this thing, and experience the intercom in a Stearman to truly appreciate...

As of today the FAA wants me to read the “pilots bill of rights,” now two pages long, give them a complete parts list for each installation, and a...

I think the only bad thing is throwing detergent or dispersant at an engine that has operated extensively on non-detergent oil. Apparently all the...

Hafta chime back in here. Web, you really should have. We could have gone off topic in a hurry. Local Stearman is all black, with strobes. Only...

At least he won’t get hit from behind. That 170, however - a Cirrus driver could corkscrew right in to his black . . .

We have a new flight school with butt-ugly Cherokees. Truly ugly paint scheme, blue and white. But by golly you can spot them miles out! Hard to...

We pulled the one in the Stearman and replaced it. Then the owners sent it to Florida to be fixed. Then they eBayed it. You and I made a much...

Yes, we ordered the OptiMate with the 680C, and I expect it to arrive today. The Schauer didn’t seem to hurt. The battery is back in the J4. ...

I HATE BLACK AIRCRAFT! Sorry for shouting. We have a fleet of black Cessnas and Cherokees, and three or four black helicopters based at MYF. ...