Backcountry Pilot

I recently upgraded the prop on my 182 to a 2-blade MT and consequently will be getting rid of my old C29 (2A36C29-AEG). It was throwing a tiny bit of oil from where the blades meet the hub when it was...

I'm looking for the FAR reference as it pertains to normal category aircraft's interior requirements. I dug around this morning some but couldn't find anything specific. Specifically I want to rip out...

Does anyone know off hand how much vertical clearance the early model 180/182's have in the center stack for radios without doing the control column modification? Other than resale appeal and ease...

I am getting ready to rip apart the panel in my 182 and am debating on whether or not I want to do a Guardian flush panel mount with my iPad mini. I like the clean look of having it flush in the panel...

So I went to go flying this morning, temps were in the 20's overnight and in the low 30's when I got to the airport. Unfortunately, I couldn't get the old girl going before my battery gave out. What tips/tricks...

What's everyone's preferred cleaning agent to get the slim/oil residue off the belly? I've only washed the belly of my plane once since I bought it and it sucked. Surely there is something that won't hurt...

Looking for a Garmin GTX 327 transponder in good working condition. There are a bunch on eBay but I would rather buy one from one of you guys. Thanks!

I have (2) 26" Goodyears (6" wheels) that came off my 182 during annual this year. Decided to go with something a little milder (8.50's & 8.00s) rather than 26's and an 8.50 since I spend most of my time...

I was perusing trade-a-plane yesterday and ran across this 182 with a 460 Wren conversion. Not sure what the performance enhancements are over a stock wing but it looks interesting with those drooping...

So I've had a tough run of it lately. When I was bringing my airplane home from the mechanic who diagnosed my low oil pressure, I noticed a light mist of red oil on my windshield. I called the prop guy...

Well gents, it’s starting to feel like I’m waging war on a band of gremlins that have taken up residence and started to reproduce like rabbits within my airplane. Every time I turn around, something breaks....

My 182 has an O-470-L. The oil pressure at startup registers just at the bottom of the green, roughly 30 psi. By the time it gets warm it drops back to 10-15psi and will stay there with minimal change...

So this question will show my ignorance and inexperience but oh well. I have the original Cessna pull out switch for my nav lights with two positions. I've honestly never noticed the first position before...

So I get this is a long shot but if anyone runs across or has a set of Atlee Dodge jumps with the mounting kit for a 180/182/185, I would be interested in taking them off your hands at the right price....

First off, I love mail days that involve oversized boxes.......my wife, not so much....”what the hell is that? Don’t get grease on my chair!” Haha. They’ll never understand.... http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i219/burton9282/5504E5CA-3B1E-4C21-A9C6-BFEFE1B91305_zps0s886vpx.jpg Second,...

So I’m in the process of amassing parts for a new panel setup in my 1960 182c. Currently I have an MX12 as my navcom and a gnc250xl as a com/gps. I use the GNC as my primary com. The MX12 seems to lack...