Backcountry Pilot

I have had two engine driven fuel pumps on my engine in the last 700hrs. Both wobble pumps. The first one failed in the mechanism (not the normal gasket). Normally the fuel pressure is steady, but...

Right - hopefully these photos work or this post is gonna suck... Over the last couple of years we have had small cuts and scrapes on our Alaskan Bushwheels. I guess this stuff is run of the mill, although...

I am considering a camshaft lubrication modification for my IO-540, and wanted some opinions. Basically, the mod involves drilling small oil galleries in the cam lobes, plus a few other tweaks. This...

Has anyone measure the temperature inside their cowling? I am mounting a backup battery on the engine side of my firewall, and I don't want to exceed the battery's maximum temperature limit.

Hi everyone, We find ourselves upgrading propellers, a nice position to be in! We are considering moving to composite instead of the ol' Black Mac. We're sticking with a long two bladed prop, probably...

With the same flap area, chord, and span - which is better: a) maximum 35 degrees of slotted flap? b) maximum 52 degrees of basic hinged flap (barn door style)? I can't decide which is better. Two...

First thing first, I am almost surprised we don't have a dedicated "Wheels and tires" forum subsection! It's a well-discussed subject. After some recent time away on gravel riverbeds, I noticed some...

I would appreciate any help with diagnosing this problem: I was flying home last weekend, cruising lean of peak at my normal settings (2350rpm, 25-26" MAP, 42L/hr = 11gph, about 63%-65% power) Suddenly...

Where are guys buying their favourite ground anchors from? I've been looking around locally, but couldn't find anything at all. I am now planning to buy from the USA. I want something strong...

I see the Emag 200 series (for 6 cylinder engines) finally seems to be in production, at long last. For those who aren't familiar, the Emag is an electric magneto, fully self-contained with almost...