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  1. Brian Dilse

    Best site to buy oil?

    I'm looking at buying a case of Exxon Elite from Aircraft Spruce. Any better deals?
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    Dynon SkyView HDX for certified aircraft!

    How do dual G5's and a G500 autopilot or Dynon compare to an Aspen PFD w/ Stec 30? Like I said before, its not so much about the unit costs, the labor is the big deal. If I'm already tearing the entire panel out with 100's hours of labor, I don't mind spending an extra 10k on hardware, IF it...
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    Dynon SkyView HDX for certified aircraft!

    There are a lot of comparisons without factoring in labor costs. I'm currently pricing out the following avionics package for my skyhawk Aspen PFD Pro w/ Synthetic Vision ($9895) G430W ($7295) G340 Audio panel ($995) GTX330ES (ADS-B out) ($2195) Stec 30 Autopilot w/ Alt Hold ($13275) FS 450...
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    Aspen MPH vs. KTS

    Limitations are MPH as per the type certificate…Kts in all the gee wiz info
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    Aspen MPH vs. KTS

    This is the argument I'm trying to win with my avionics guy…per STC, I need my original ASI for one PDF Pro….the original ASI is in MPH. Then, I could convert all the limits to KTS on my PFD, but "reference" the ASI in MPH to keep it legal sheemegal
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    Aspen MPH vs. KTS

    Yes, it confirms what my avionics guys says….all MPH or KTS, no mix matching…and its hard set at installation…he needs to use the POH/type certificate numbers…unfortunately, MPH I hope there is some work around…MPH for indicated airspeed/limit/V-speeds…fine, that works for me, but no option to...
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    Engine Analyzers

    A good question to ask..what about piston commercial operators? If anyone should know if it saves money on the bottom line, it is someone like CapeAir and their 402's. Does CapeAir have engine monitors?
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    Engine Analyzers

    I'm mostly waiting for something else to break (analog engine instruments). I can't justify the costs now with everything else working A+ With my luck, if I do install an engine monitor, I'll be pouring more money into replacing probes, etc. without a single engine malfunction If I don't...
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    Engine Analyzers

    No plugged fuel injectors much less efficient fuel/air mixture
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    Engine Analyzers

    I should refer back another thread I started about Need vs. Want in my Skyhawk upgrade panel. Many colleagues said I NEEDED an engine monitor for a carbureted O-360. I would define, 'need' as in the safety category. 'want' is in the save money/look cool category. I argue the engine monitor...
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    Engine Analyzers

    That's exactly what I said above.
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    Engine Analyzers

    Prepare for some opinions….helmet on….I will try not to offend the easily offended Anyway, I've been on a mission to learn more about engine monitors. Here are my results after talking to some interesting folks, I wanted to get some real data. Some non-biased non-pilot data (no "this one...
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    Aspen MPH vs. KTS

    So, the original 172 POH is in MPH. I understand you must then use MPH for the airspeeds in your Aspen (obviously) per the type certificate. BUT, what I didn't know, is I am told, you cannot discriminate the IAS tape in MPH and choose wind direction/ground speed in KTS. Either all MPH or all...
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    Toddler ear protection

    LOL. I used to be that "guy" on commercial airlines thinking…What the hell is wrong with parents…Can't they shut that kid up. Now a father, I understand….Try to keep a toddler on your lap for 3 hours praying they go to sleep Car seat he's great…one reason to upgrade my skyhawk to a family...
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    Want To Buy EDM-700 or similar

    Where is that? Aircraft Spruce is asking 1488 with no rebate
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