Handheld Transceivers on a Budget
I drank the lemonade a few years back after reading again and again in other aviation magazines that we’re supposed to have a backup radio in case our panels go dark.
Read Moreby Scott Sherer | Hangar Tip
I drank the lemonade a few years back after reading again and again in other aviation magazines that we’re supposed to have a backup radio in case our panels go dark.
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Gibbs As aircraft owners, we know it’s within our rights to perform our own oil changes as preventive maintenance. But what happens when you take your aircraft in for an annual, and you’ve only flown an hour or two...
Read Moreyou may find that your Cessna seat could still slide back at the most inopportune time. Cessna felt compelled to come up with a solution to help combat this problem.
Read MoreIn his May 2022 webinar, New described his preferred way to check the seat pin. “One way to check it is with the pin fully engaged.
Read MoreThe seat roller is a metal wheel sandwiched between two plastic discs, forming a seat roller assembly that’s attached to the seat roller housing with a bolt through the hub of the roller.
Read MoreAs Cessna owners, we’re always looking for ways to save a little money on the maintenance of our airplanes. That’s why knowing the ins and outs of preventative maintenance can be handy and cost effective.
Read MoreIf you own a strutless Cessna, namely the 177 and 210, you’re probably well acquainted with the carry-through spar airworthiness directives that have come out in the last few years.
Read MorePaul New’s May 2022 webinar included a section on lubrication, where he spoke about various types of lubrication for Cessna parts.
Read MoreIn his May 2022 webinar, Paul New discussed many topics regarding corrosion in older Cessnas, including landing gear, which are more vulnerable than owners realize.
Read MoreBy Erich RempertA&P/IA Consultant All of us have pulled into a gas station and filled up a low...
Read Morethe seat rail is an integral part of the structure of the belly of the airplane. You can’t drill the seat rails off and fly around without the seat rails.
Read MoreWhether it’s a rainy day or a perfect afternoon that calls for reading and a nap in the hangar, here are two books to consider adding to your collection.
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This wasn’t just any tool bag, this was perfect for the baggage compartment of my airplane.
Read MoreBy Gary Van Dyke I’ve been fighting a shimmy on my Cardinal RG for a while. I had a fairly...
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I’m always on the lookout for inexpensive things that make my airplane look nice. As my wife would...
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Every time I do an avionics upgrade, I watch my ammeter needle creep up a notch. At what point...
Read MoreMost of us leave the wrenching of our aircraft to the guy or gal with A&P after their name....
Read MoreBy Jeff Cooper I recently bought a plane with a dirty, greasy, oily belly. In hindsight I should...
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There is a lot to be learned about style from automobile manufacturers. As I’ve been restoring my...
Read MoreI recently picked up a new Halon extinguisher off eBay at a very good price and came up with what...
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Have you ever had an epiphany? You know, one of those “Aha!” moments when you discover something...
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Like many of you, I’ve been using ForeFlight in my airplane for a couple of years....
Read MoreI struggle with the never-ending effort to keep my baggage compartment as organized and roomy as...
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We owners of aging aircraft struggle to keep the maintenance costs manageable on our flying...
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I found Aircraft Tool Supply Company a few years ago in an exhibit hall at EAA AirVenture...
Read MoreSince I’m a long-time pilot, I’ve missed out on some of the research and knowledge that some of...
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Picture 1: Window shades installed. By Scott Sherer Whenever I hang around with pilots, I learn...
Read MoreI was talking to one of my mechanics, Stephen, the other day about my control yoke shaft binding...
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I’m very lucky that the two companies that I trust my airplane to for mechanical and avionics...
Read More… and why you want to keep those records. By Erich Rempert A&P Consultant What is...
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