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Cherokee 140 Newbie
Just purcased a 1967 Piper Cherokee 140 and love it. -
New guy with a newly purchased 1966 Cherokee 140
Hello everyone. I just joined and want to say hello. I'm very new to Pipers, I cut my teeth back in the late '70s in Cessna's. Joined the Air Force and flew heavy's for 8 years, and on to the Airlines for 33 years. Then age 65 hit and retirement. Now it was time to get back to my roots. I have a good friend with an Archer… -
Engine Corrosion
To prevent engine corrosion especially for planes stored in hot humid coastal areas, does anyone use a dehumidifier vented into the oil dipstick tube to help reduce and remove any moisture buildup post flight. I was thinking the increase in air movement that is provided by a dehumidifier vs the little air pumps (Drybot)… -
On top of the panel
Good evening all, probably a dumb question but in a new owner so I’m sure this won’t be the first or last. there is fabric on top of the panel under the windscreen…for my 1966 pa28-180. Is there a hard replacement? Plastic for instance. If so what is it called? I’ve tried look for the top of the panel, glare shield, under… -
Pre-Buy A&P
I came upon what seems to be a good deal for a 1968 PA-32 6/260. The aircraft is located at KDTS (Destin Executive) and i am having a hard time finding an A&P that has been vetted for their knowledge and capabilities with Pipers. While the cost of the aircraft is attractive it did just have the wing spars and front seat… -
Front Seat Replacement
1966 PA 28 180C. The seat backs barely come up to your shoulders. Has anyone replaced these older ones with newer seats with higher backs and headrests? -
Pa-28-180C Starting problems
Hello everyone, I’m having a bit of a starting problem on my 1965 Cherokee 180c. We have replaced the master and starting solenoids. It’s got a new battery that’s only about 2 months old. We also just replaced the aluminum wires with new copper ones. After all that, the plane still takes about 4 tries to start. I’m not… -
engine monitor installation
I have a 1967 PA28R-180 Arrow I plan to install an Electronics International engine monitor on soon. I am wondering if anyone here has done the same and have any tricks they learned that might make it easier. I don't believe the brand of monitor really matters, just wondering if you've done something similar and learned… -
Do you think these guys will mind if I fly with them?
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Curtains for PA32 260
I have a 73 PA 32-260 that i would like to install the retro Curtains, for closing it up when i go "camping" in it, during my travels. Does anyone have any pictures of Curtains installed in their Piper. I have a Bruce cover to cover the windshield and pilots side windows. but would like some suggestions for the side…
