I need to repaint the gear legs on my '56 Cessna 172. I'd prefer to do it without removing the gear legs if possible. Is there an approved paint stripper that isn't a risk for hydrogen embrittlement?...
I am a high school science teacher in a rural district in the Adirondacks of NY. Last year I was told that I would teach an alternative science course to students who typically struggle in science classes...
Iceman, sorry that I missed you. We went in, camped for 2 days and left very early Sat. morning to take advantage age of the cooler air. Did go in and out by way of Cascade just to be cautious. Had a great time and met some great people. Thanks to all for the great advice. Been guite a trip so far. Crossed the divide at Butte mid day today. Camping at 3 Forks tonight and then on eastward.
Ok, so we're in the Portland area heading to Idaho tomorrow morning. Instead of heading to the Boise area, McCall looks like the better place to go. I'm now looking at Pendelton, Or, LaGrande, Baker...
We finally did get out on our cross country trip and are about half way through it. In sonoma, Ca for the past couple of days at Sonoma Skypark. Amazing place for old airplanes along with Sonoma Valley....
I need a spinner dome for a 1956 C172 O300 shown as part number 0550162-7. I know that there is one on Ebay and that WagAero has them. Looking for options.
Thanks.
Frank
Anybody using Snapvents? I'm making a trip this summer and am considering installing them. They make a few different types so opinions (from experience) and pictures would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Frank
Still looking for a 172 and the next likely candidate is in Martinsville, Indiana. Anyone live nearby or know of a reputable A&P/IA to do a pre-buy?
Thanks.
Frank
I'm looking at an airplane at Claremont Airport (58M) in NE Maryland and will probably be having a pre-buy inspection done. If anyone knows a mechanic in that area to recommend, I'd appreciate it. From...
Didn't want to hijack the CO to AZ post.
I'm hoping to fly into the Denver area late in the month on the way to California. I'm flying an O-300 straight tail 172 that will be well below gross. Is...
I'm planning to do a few days camping in Idaho for the first time this summer and was about to purchase the "Fly Idaho" volume 3 set. The price seemed a bit steep at $60, but research time, esoteric knowledge,...
My wife and I are planning a trip out west this summer and will put in at least a few nights camping. I have all the camping gear I need including a couple of good tents.
I'm considering buying a Black...
Anyone here regularly spin their plane (intentionally)? While I haven't spun the '56 C172 I currently own, I did do a few spins with the CFI that taught me to fly in a 150 with the rudder stop AD. I...
Just ordered a Fuji Xt10 with 18-55 kit lens after doing some research. Looking forward to receiving it and getting started. Last time I was serious about picture taking was a while ago.
Anyone replaced side windows in a Cessna 100 series with plexiglass or lean? It's done commonly on Cubs, Champs, etc. Standard thickness for my 172 is .125, Home Depot carries .093. If so, which would...
Since Zane's post on the Big Rocks and Long Props DVD I've decided to get the collection, buying them 1 per payday. It looks like the website for Big Rocks, Bent Prop Productions is now no longer operational....
It appears I have a slight leak in my pitot system (rolled tube over pitot test). I have a 56 C172. Do these have the flexible tube at the wing root? If not are there any other prime candidates? I'll...
I decided to do a little flying yesterday afternoon out of 4B7 in Schroon Lake, NY. Not real cold, high teens or low 20s, but took a while to preheat everything and get the frost and some ice cleared...
Just finished "The Greatest Flying Stories Ever Told: Nineteen Amazing Tales from the Skies", a compilation of excerpts from some great flying stories that ran from Len Deighton's great description of...
I've read pretty much everything I can find on this subject, here and on other sites. My wife and I are planing to take a pretty long trip next summer and I'd like to get her a good ANR headset to protect...