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With the XM of course.... ESPN is always on in my Diamond :D

I would contact tower with location and altitude and let him take it from there.

Interesting discussion... I learned to fly on the G1000 with a GFC700 AP, so I have high regard for steam gauge instrument flyers. I also have no interest in tackling that skill set. I let the AP fly most approaches while I manage the system. I consider hand flying to be my backup and thus, I...

Go take a few rides with the head Instructor in your school. Someone who has or does fly professionally in the commercial world. A professor is the last person I would want as a CFII. His laid back and unorganized approach is simply a reflection of his time in his insulated Ivory Tower world...

I have a 2011 XLS. It has been a solid airplane. Perfect for two adults, two dogs and luggage. I rarely fly 3-4 people. With the larger two blade prop and powerflow exhaust, it is a 150 KTAS airplane when trimmed up and WOT. I fly IFR most times and can tell you the G1000 coupled with the...