Rellihan, Author at Beech Aero Club (BAC)

I am interested in a Pulse Light system, including the PulseLight brand from Precise Flight Systems. These units can flash your landing or taxi lights to improve your visibility. What should I look for in a system like this?

I am interested in a Pulse Light system, including the PulseLight brand from Precise Flight Systems. These units can flash your landing or taxi lights…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

Mark: Anyone have any prior experience with an engine lifter that bleeds down while sitting in the hanger for several weeks? One partner fired up the engine and complained about a “noticeable knock”. When I fired it up a few days later to see if I co

Mark: Anyone have any prior experience with an engine lifter that bleeds down while sitting in the hanger for several weeks? One partner fired up…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

Larry: Does anyone out there have a bad IO346A crankcase that still has the engine mount brackets and starter adapter on it that you might want to sell?

Larry: Does anyone out there have a bad IO346A crankcase that still has the engine mount brackets and starter adapter on it that you might…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

Bob Gresli: I just got to see a Skipper for the first time today. The aircraft was out of annual and had not flown for a long time. However, it gave me a chance to look at and sit in a Skipper. I’m very impressed by the cabin size and comfort. The

Bob Gresli: I just got to see a Skipper for the first time today. The aircraft was out of annual and had not flown for…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

Simon in Australia here. I need a full set of Cleveland wheels and brakes for my 19A sport. Any help to source a set would be appreciated.

Simon in Australia here. I need a full set of Cleveland wheels and brakes for my 19A sport. Any help to source a set would…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

From Pete: While flying my Sundowner today, I was told by ATC that my transponder’s Mode C was showing I was off by 600 feet (when I was at 5,500 feet). When I descended to 4,500 feet, I inquired what ATC was seeing, and they were seeing 4,500. I playe

From Pete: While flying my Sundowner today, I was told by ATC that my transponder’s Mode C was showing I was off by 600 feet…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

What is the story on aerobatic models of the Sundowner and Sport? Can a non-aerobatic model be converted? What about the rumors of a 180 HP engine conversion for the Sport models? Did Beech ever do this? What would I have to do in order to obtain copies

What is the story on aerobatic models of the Sundowner and Sport? Can a non-acro model be converted? What about the rumors of a 180…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

Saw this on AvWeb; should I pursue this?: RECONDITIONED 25XLs AVAILABLE FROM LIGHTSPEED AVIATION When new, these headsets had a list price of $599. Now, for a limited time, you can buy reconditioned 25XLs for $350. Most of these headsets come

Saw this on AvWeb; should I pursue this?: RECONDITIONED 25XLs AVAILABLE FROM LIGHTSPEED AVIATION When new, these headsets had a list price of $599. Now,…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

Jeffrey Ozier-Mixon: I really like the Sierra. It is as comfortable as our family car, and cabin access makes all those one-hole planes (Pipers, Mooneys, even Bonanzas) feel claustrophobic. Even the Cardinal feels a bit cramped to us, which is wh

Jeffrey Ozier-Mixon: I really like the Sierra. It is as comfortable as our family car, and cabin access makes all those one-hole planes (Pipers, Mooneys,…

Rellihan 1970-01-01

Jeffrey Ozier-Mixon: I was scanning Trade-a-Plane and ran across an ad for a Cardinal RG, high-wing cousin to the Sierra. Engines are very similar in these planes. This one had an interesting note: “Super Blue Printed, Balanced Overhaul by Perfo

Jeffrey Ozier-Mixon: I was scanning Trade-a-Plane and ran across an ad for a Cardinal RG, high-wing cousin to the Sierra. Engines are very similar in…

Rellihan 1970-01-01