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Cruise FlightFrequently Asked QuestionsOwning-Operating B.A.C Aircraft

What is VFR Flight Following? What are its limitations? Why and when should I use it? Search strings: flight of two; formation flight; flying together; close formation; flight plan; contact ATC

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
What is VFR Flight Following? What are its limitations? Why and when should I use it? Search strings: flight of two; formation flight; flying together;…
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Airframe MaintenanceFrequently Asked QuestionsMaintenance

With credit to Jeff Ryndak: When I let go of the controls my plane makes a pretty hard right turn. Are there any adjustments on the ailerons? My whole dash shakes real bad on shut down; is this common to this plane?

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
With credit to Jeff Ryndak: When I let go of the controls my plane makes a pretty hard right turn. Are there any adjustments on…
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Accessory Equipment (Headsets, TCAS, Alt. Alert, etc.)Avionics And InstrumentsFrequently Asked Questions

What is a good bargain in a noise-canceling headset, that will work in our airplanes?

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
What is a good bargain in a noise-canceling headset, that will work in our airplanes? With credit to “Jim”: GCA sells the Lightspeed QFR XC…
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FAA RegulationsFrequently Asked QuestionsOperational Regulations

What do I need to have in the way of aircraft equipment, for legal IFR flight. I already know that I need an IFR-rated pilot(!).

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
What do I need to have in the way of aircraft equipment, for legal IFR flight. I already know that I need an IFR-rated pilot(!).…
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Airframe MaintenanceFrequently Asked QuestionsMaintenance

The baggage door seals, for both the small baggage doors and the large baggage doors, are either unobtainable or are priced in the hundreds of dollars. This seems beyond ridiculous. Can any other source be found? Are there any alternative door seal

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
The baggage door seals, for both the small baggage doors and the large baggage doors, are either unobtainable or are priced in the hundreds of…
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Frequently Asked QuestionsParts InformationParts Suitability

Larry Stetz: I need to replace the alternator on our A23-24, Serial #MA57, a 200 hp IO360-A2B. It is a Musketeer Super III. I am in need of the part number to replace the alternator and would like to know if there is a newer lite-weight version to re

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
Larry Stetz: I need to replace the alternator on our A23-24, Serial #MA57, a 200 hp IO360-A2B. It is a Musketeer Super III. I am…
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Frequently Asked QuestionsInterior RefurbishmentMaintenance

Gary Percy: Does anyone have any experience with Airtex carpets?

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
Gary Percy: Does anyone have any experience with Airtex carpets? Editor: Several people responded that they have been happy with the Airtex products. Here is…
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Cruise FlightFrequently Asked QuestionsOwning-Operating B.A.C Aircraft

Marty Vanover: A potential airplane buyer who lives in the Northwest asked me if I knew how the Sierra handles light icing. He mentioned his Mooney was pretty bad even with very light icing. I believe he said HOPELESS. He also mentioned that the

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
Marty Vanover: A potential airplane buyer who lives in the Northwest asked me if I knew how the Sierra handles light icing. He mentioned his…
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Frequently Asked QuestionsParts InformationParts Suitability

Bob Lavigne: Does anyone have the vaguest idea what the part number might be for the plastic trim wheel in a 1969 Be 23 ( M1242 ) and where one might be found?

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
Bob Lavigne: Does anyone have the vaguest idea what the part number might be for the plastic trim wheel in a 1969 Be 23 (…
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Frequently Asked QuestionsInterior RefurbishmentMaintenance

Kerry Muller: I just bought a used glareshield from a part-out situation. Same year as mine – ’75 C23. The glareshield in my plane does not seem original, and has a few fit issues, as well as being uncovered and ugly. The glareshield I bought is

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970
Kerry Muller: I just bought a used glareshield from a part-out situation. Same year as mine – ’75 C23. The glareshield in my plane does…
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