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Modifications
Aviouniversal 44 minutes ago View the latest post Airframe Expert Contact for Advice on Building a Motor Mount
Hi,
if you’re looking for an engine mount for this kind of configuration, this is exactly what we design and manufacture — we’re actually building similar mounts right now.
We produce...
Products, Gear, and Technology
Flying Dave Yesterday, 23:38pm View the latest post Bushwheels Gone PE
Good riddance to Sean and his bunny boot models, McFarlane can't be worse.
Agreed.
I’m just a poser in NC. Not a guy who needs these tires to make a living. With the way things are...
Around the Campfire
flyer Yesterday, 18:53pm View the latest post Cessna 182B BREATHER HOSE
I NEED A NEW BREATHER HOSE FOR MY CONTINENTAL 0470. WHAT IS THE PART NUMBER AND WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO PURCHASE. IT GOES FROM THE OIL FILL TO THE BACK OF THE ENGINE. THANKS ...
Karmutzen Yesterday, 16:44pm View the latest post Alaska trip planning 2026
Hmm, we fly through US airspace all the time (departing in Canada, landing in Canada) without a flight plan. The reference on first aid kits and fire extinguishers is under CARS 705...
Products, Gear, and Technology
Bigrenna Yesterday, 16:10pm View the latest post Composite Voyager Finally Ready
Shoot me a DM. I can get you sorted out for the 86.
Greg-
Book Reviews
pburns Yesterday, 04:23am View the latest post A Few Good Books
Coincidently, just started The Dog Stars yesterday. Daughter #1 (Chronologically, can't have a favorite kid...) bought it for me and said I would like it. So far she is correct.
Pete
Around the Campfire
Lucky Mar 17, 23:22pm View the latest post Where to purchase Avidyne IFD & PS Eng 450B
will do
Trip Reports
flyingjack Mar 17, 10:33am View the latest post All the Airports in New Mexico
Trevair; great report and very good and entertaining writing. Used most of your reported strips while working in NM for a few years and glad to hear Mountainaire did not get closed...
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