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    Anyone switch foreflight <==> FlyQ?

    Same story here. My buddy flew with me today for two hours and the most he said was his &^%%$$*( Foreflight keeps crashing. My FlyQ on the co-pilot yoke worked the whole time without issues.
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    Anyone switch foreflight <==> FlyQ?

    Have you ever heard a pilot say "I use XYZ app but I hate it......" ? Those that use Foreflight will say it is the best. Those that use FlyQ will like it better. Those that use FltPlan will say the same. Keep in mind that the likes/dislikes are based on someone else's preference. If you want...
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    55x auto pilot problem

    did you change the Stec 55x setup to the Aspen configuration? Is there a difference in response to the GPSS from Aspen vs. the GPSS in the 55x?
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    8130 Required for Installation of 430W?

    Ask the guy you bought it from to get a yellow tag from his avionics guy with the part number and serial number of your unit. Have them mark it "servicable" or "working as removed". This should satisfy the paper trail.
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    Path to TXi cockpit

    IF you want a glass panel in stages to easy the pocket book and spread the cost over time have you considered the Aspens ? You can install one unit at a time, purchase the MFDs as financing becomes available. Pre- wire the harnesses so it becomes minimal labor costs (repetitive opening the panel...
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    Path to TXi cockpit

    A word of caution about quotes. If you are doing major/multiple panel upgrades (a big job) find out if the shop honors the quoted price or if it is considered an "estimate" It is easy to blow way, way past a low ball quote after you are in the panel. For instance, a recent upgrade wanted to...
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    Those ramp fee rip off FBOs. Maybe not.

    It is "Christmas in July" weekend here. The local Country Inn & Suites by Radisson is charging $300/night for rooms that are normally advertised for $97 It is not just aviation.
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    Do FBOs charge multiple landing fees?

    There are some common misnomers that should be clear to all here. 1. Most FBOs do not own the airport. The FBO leases/rents space on the airport grounds. 2. Most airports are operated by an airport authority or other government (non-private) department (county or city) sometimes the FBO lease...
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    Airplane is ADS-B Out, but not seeing all the traffic

    There is one wire needed for GPS integrity source. Your transponder is capable of ADS-B OUT only. There should be a configuration setting to allow the ground transmitter to provide TIS-B and FIS-B data to you as a client but you need a receiver to display it. Your GNS 530W will display TIS-A...
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    Avidyne IFD440 and 540... who has one?

    I am able to flight plan at home and upload save routes to the panel mount IFD 540/440 in the plane. It will also save routes stored in the panel mount units to the iPad. The IFD100 on an iPad acts and functions just like another panel mounted unit if it is connected over WiFi.
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    Will GTX345 Slide in to Replace a 335?

    No. The GTX 345 has a second connector that provides the ADS-B IN data.
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    Which iPad for FlyQ EFB?

    Do not get anything older than an iPad Air II. Some of the newer (really neat) features will not run on the older iPads.
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    Larger Aspen on the horizon?

    Have you had any personal experience with an Aspen failure or is this just a "follow the crowd" uninformed comment?
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    Garmin G5 with Aspen Pro 1000

    don't confuse practicality with technicality. Practically the G5 will function as an AI no problem. Technically the FAA has not approved it to do so. (in that combination)
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