Backcountry Pilot

Since installing a JPI EDM 930 earlier this year I have noticed that my number 6 cylinder has been running 50-80 degrees cooler than the hottest cylinder. EGT is about the same as the others but CHT is...

Anyone have any insight into how the two collided? News report was that the F16 was doing practice IFR approaches and the C150 was in contact with ATC. Not sure how accurate this is, but it seems to...

For years I have wanted to visit Canada, and this September will be my first opportunity. This will also be my first flight across an international border so I have begun researching all the post-911nonsense...

I recently spent a great deal of money upgrading my panel with a new Garmin GMA350, GTN-650, GTX-330ES, and GDL88, plus a new JPI EDM930, and to top it all off a new vacuum driven HSI. I've never flown...

So I have been thinking ahead (hopefully long long ahead) to when it will be time to either overhaul my O470R or replace it. Over its life it has had a top overhaul once already before I bought the plane....

One of the reasons I purchased a Cessna 180 was due to its reputation as being a robust aircraft capable of hauling pretty much anything you were capable of pushing through the door, and getting in and...

Since purchasing my C180 a few years ago I have installed a few single function JPI instruments (fuel flow, EGT, CHT), but am now upgrading my panel and will be replacing all of my legacy engine gauges...

Anyone had any experience with Advanced AeroTechnologies Group, LLC near Beegles? I've asked them to quote a panel upgrade for me, and their prices seem reasonable, but I don't know anything about their...

I'm starting my search for a reputable shop to upgrade the panel in my Cessna180J. Of course I'd prefer something close by, but for quality workmanship and good pricing I'm willing to travel. Sarasota...

So, I've been doing research on what it will take to comply with the ADS-B "out" requirement looming on 1 January 2020. It all boils down to having a WAAS/GPS and the ability to transmit the data that...

Well, it's that time of year again when I have to send in my application to renew my aircraft insurance. I've been using AOPA as my agent, who has used Starr Aviation as the underwriter for the past few...

I just discovered some video of a grass strip on the west side of Marble, Colorado. After a quick Google search I see that it is privately owned and that the owners have permitted the Colorado Pilots...

Hi All, I recently had a close call with my 1974 Cessna 180J. I had flown in to a backcountry strip near Ramah, NM, and just as I was taxiing to depart, by left rudder cable broke. About mid fuselage...

Today I was planning to fly up to Mack Mesa from the Albuquerque, NM area. While I was getting the WX Brief, the briefer said that this airport is now private, so I take that to mean it is not open to...

My last duty station before retiring was at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque. Throughout my career I had the opportunity to be stationed and deployed all over the world so I was able to sample climates and...