Backcountry Pilot

What can you tell me about Northern Idaho? Currently living at a really nice airpark property in Southern Ohio but my wife and I both like the idea of more hills, less people and decent skiing. Ultimately...

I recently converted my 182 to a Northpoint XP470 and am still trying to figure power settings and fuel burn for the different altitudes. In all my research before, I ran across a comment that said the...

I'm not great with taking pictures and documenting every little detail but I've lurked on here enough and benefited from some of the knowledge that I thought I'd at least post what I've been working on...

I'm changing a couple cylinders on a Continental O470R and noticed one of the hydraulic lifters was already bled down when I pulled the rocker cover. This was shortly after shutdown, maybe an hour or so....

Can someone point me to where I can find the STC instructions for a PPonk engine or have a copy they can share with me? I can find the STC record on the FAA website but that doesn't give much detail. I'll...

Anyone have a portable 2 place intercom they want to get rid of? Thought I'd check before buying new. Thanks

I've had this plane for a couple years now and haven't really worried about it as it isn't out of limits and oil filter/analysis have all been normal but curious what is typical for an O-470? On start...

I know the Airglas is better but I'm flying a family hauler off a 3000' grass strip so I don't need to go that big. Anyone looking to part with a Cessna HD nose fork or 6" nose wheel?

Long story short I have an opportunity to instruct SES add-ons in a C170 not too far from home. Given the lack of rated (notice I didn't say QUALIFIED) people around, the owner is anxious to get me in...

My auto gas STC says the fuel must be compliant with the above specs; Where can I verify that the ethanol free fuel meets these specs? I have a local station that sells 87 ethanol free, supplied from the...