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Frequently Asked Questions Insurance Owning-Operating B.A.C Aircraft

Scott Flood: I have a 1970 A24, 200 HP, Mouse, with 350 hours total time and 50 hours in type. My insurance renewal this year is $1,175 for a value of $50,000 with Aircraft & Marine. I have no accidents or other adverse indications on my license.

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970

Scott Flood: I have a 1970 A24, 200 HP, Mouse, with 350 hours total time and 50 hours in type. My insurance renewal this year…

Avionics And Instruments Flight Instruments Frequently Asked Questions

Kerry Muller: One thing that I wonder about with Sporty’s backup AI … It is approved to completely take the place of the turn indicator but it seems to me that it operates just like an AI with a turn coordinator stuck on it. So I’m guessing for exa

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970

Kerry Muller: One thing that I wonder about with Sporty’s backup AI … It is approved to completely take the place of the turn indicator…

Frequently Asked Questions Maintenance

Why won’t someone answer my questions on how to do something? Or why do they just tell me that I’m not allowed to do it? Why not? I am a good auto mechanic; I ought to be able to work on my airplane.

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970

Why won’t someone answer my questions on how to do something? Or why do they just tell me that I’m not allowed to do it?…

Airframe Electrical And Instruments Frequently Asked Questions Maintenance

Peter Donofrio: Am I allowed to replace the battery in my ’76 Sundowner myself, and if yes, what should I watch out for?

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970

Peter Donofrio: Am I allowed to replace the battery in my ’76 Sundowner myself, and if yes, what should I watch out for? Willis Cooke:…

Frequently Asked Questions Pre-Purchase Inspection Purchasing/Selling B.A.C. Aircraft

Richard Kutzner: Hi all, I’m new to the group, brand new to plane ownership and I am really glad I found you all! I have a quick question … Back ground: I placed a refundable deposit on an A-23, balance pending certification of “air-worthiness.”

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970

Richard Kutzner: Hi all, I’m new to the group, brand new to plane ownership and I am really glad I found you all! I have…

Frequently Asked Questions Maintenance Tools And Techniques

Harry Roussard: I am trying to find a good way to polish my spinner and it’s a BEAR. What is a good process? (Spinner polishing; polished spinner; polish spinner; polish my spinner)

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970

Harry Roussard: I am trying to find a good way to polish my spinner and it’s a BEAR. What is a good process? (Spinner polishing;…

Frequently Asked Questions Owning-Operating B.A.C Aircraft

How are other owners and pilots providing backup capabilities for primary attitude control, navigation, and communications, in the event of instrument or avionics failures, vacuum loss, or power loss?

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970

How are other owners and pilots providing backup capabilities for primary attitude control, navigation, and communications, in the event of instrument or avionics failures, vacuum…

Engine And Prop Maintenance Frequently Asked Questions Maintenance

What causes repetitive cracking of spinners and spinner bulkheads? What is the proper method of installing spinners? (Spinner cracks, spinner cracking, bulkhead cracks, bulkhead cracking, backplate cracks, backplate cracking, propeller backplate c

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970

What causes repetitive cracking of spinners and spinner bulkheads? What is the proper method of installing spinners? (Spinner cracks, spinner cracking, bulkhead cracks, bulkhead cracking,…

Frequently Asked Questions Owning-Operating B.A.C Aircraft

Bruce Dwyer: When I start cold (Ottawa, ON is very cold) the engine will not idle below about 1300-1400 RPM without stalling. We have a Tannis Heater and an engine cover on the plane and never attempt a start unless the engine oil temp on the UBG is a

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970

Bruce Dwyer: When I start cold (Ottawa, ON is very cold) the engine will not idle below about 1300-1400 RPM without stalling. We have a…

Airframe Electrical And Instruments Frequently Asked Questions Maintenance

Mike Dawson: I finally found a original Beech “Aerostart’ Aux Power outlet and want to install on my Sundowner. I looked at the drawings in the Parts Manual and it looks like it mounts directly to the skin of the aircraft. Is this correct or do y

By Rellihan | Jan 1, 1970

Mike Dawson: I finally found a original Beech “Aerostart’ Aux Power outlet and want to install on my Sundowner. I looked at the drawings in…