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What happens if I run a fuel tank dry, whether accidentally, or on purpose for maximum range in cruise? There is considerable information on this…

My vacuum pump failed and is being replaced. My mechanic tells me that part of the labor charge is checking and cleaning (or replacing) the…

I fly a Sierra retract. Can I use recapped tires? Are the Monster recaps from Desser Tire any good? There is a lot of extra…

I need to put in new upholstery and carpet. Someone said it had to meet some fire-resistance specs. What are they? Owner-operators can legally perform…

A question from Barry in MM: I’m seeing some red fluid in the right landing gear area of my retract, and I sometimes feel some…

My panel radios are trash. Are there any available options that are less expensive than a complete radio stack replacement? In a word, Yes. However,…

Where is a good avionics shop in Central Florida? Gulf Coast Avionics is located on the Lakeland Linder Airport (home of Sun-N-Fun. While GCA works…

Where is a good avionics shop in the Northeast? With credit to Dennis on MM: See Carl at Three Crown Avionics at Sussex (FWN); Sussex…

Credit to Peter MacPherson: Why is the Musketeer not approved for autofuel (auto fuel) and lots of other aircraft are? Including a lot of other…

CREDIT TO “Steve” on MM: In picking up on this conversation about high oil consumption: I have a Super III with the IO-360, and my…