Recent content by BLMike

Thanks so much guys! That one pin, pushed back out of the connector a little which caused the problem. We re-seated the pin and the problem is solved.

I just got my plane out of annual (and IFR equipment cert (altimeter, encoder and static system)). Previous to this, my transponder (Garmin 330ES) automatically turned on when I switched the avionics switch on. Suddenly, I have to manually turn on the transponder after the avionics switch is...

Congratulations pilot! Now go exercise your new privileges.

I had a somewhat similar situation occur to me. When returning from, literally my first cross-country after getting my PPL, there was a crash at my home airport. When preparing to land, I was told by the tower that the airport was closed, and I had to divert. This surprisingly shook me up...