Backcountry Pilot

Anyone found a good replacement for the Ray Allen trim/rudder position indicator? Every airplane (4 different ones) that I have owned that has had the Ray Allen indicators for the elevator and/or rudder...

I purchased an aircraft several months ago, and while I realize the government was shut down for awhile, I haven't received the new registration in my name yet. I sent it in around the middle of July....

The last week of May of this year, my son came back to MN to pick up his newly acquired RANS. Since I had picked it up from a local seller last year, I had flown my S7 into town and kept his at the farm...

In the last few years I have done two flights from my home in north central MN to GP Oregon. First flight was in a speed demon climb propped 172, second was a couple of months ago in a RANS S-7 with a...

Not sure if this is the correct thread area to post this, but here goes....Recently picked up a new to me airplane. Ferry pilot said the rudder needs trim. Since he is a guru in the this type of aircraft,...

Anyone have a spare/extra Dynon pitot tube laying around. Doesn't matter if it's heated or not but of course heated would be idea. Recently acquired airplane had some 'shady' stuff done to it. Static...

Anyone have an Xcom radio and have limited reception? Recently flew a RANS S-7 from MN to Oregon and the radio didn't seem to have a lot of range, especially when it came to receiving tower responses....

Is there anyone on here that lives in Prescott, AZ or nearby? Looking at an engine for sale located there.

Has anyone used the Headsets Inc ANR kits recently? Both of my Lightspeeds are seeing their better days. The control module on both sets is a disgusting sticky mess, which after following LS recommended...

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Is there anyone on here around Hanover, PA? Looking for someone to get eyes on an airplane for a future trade. PM me if anyone can help. Thank you

Anyone on here have much experience with thermal sights? Was looking at the AGM Rattler and the Infiray Rico Micro series today at the local gunstore. They are the only two units they had in stock. Have...

If this is not appropriate Zzz, delete it. I am looking at getting a small excavator to remove stumps along my runway. I found what looks like a decent price on one but it is located in Helena, MT....

My daughter in law is looking for something for the hubby (our son) and she asked me what I thought of the Garmin. I told her that I would do a little research for her. I had a SPOT many years ago, and...

Anyone have any experience with the Downwind brand of floats? From what I understand, these are the old Shark brand that has been improved. Found a really nice amphibious set for a fair price. These...

Just flew home a RANS S7S for another person. He bought it with 8.50 smoothies and it has the Roberts gear installed. Nice plane! I have been flyng for nearly 40 years and its the very first time I used...

Is there a difference in two near identical Lycoming/Clone in regards to weight? In other words, is one lighter than the other with the only difference being the mount style. Which mount is preferred...

Not sure if I am putting this topic in the correct page, but oh well, Zzz can move it if he deems fit. :) Did a search on here since I know the topic was covered several years ago. Hoping there is something...