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    Are You Increasing Your Hull Value?

    I increased my 2003 DA40 from $150K to $200K, which is still below what AOPA Ref thinks its worth. Cost about $100 extra.
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    Garmin 430 Sim. Where's The Most Up-to-Date Download?

    Tried it. Worked just fine. Thanks.
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    GNS430W screen repair costs?

    I paid $1700 this summer for a repair to my non-WAAS 430 screen.
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    2 G5's vs. Aspen 1000 Pro Max

    The single EFD1000 Max Pro with the latest software now does not require a backup attitude indicator if you have the extended battery and retain the altimeter, airspeed and electric turn and bank indicator. You also need an IFR GPS with moving map and a compass. See MEDIA ALERT: FAA...
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    2 G5's vs. Aspen 1000 Pro Max

    The Aspen E5 is now Aspen's competitor to dual G5s for a similar price new. I just went through the process of deciding between the upgraded 1000 Pro Max and dual GI-275s because I wanted SVT. Decided on the Aspen. Agree with the above re temperature probes. Garmin requires the Garmin OAT...
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    Pulse oximeter

    I also use one from Nonin -- cheapest "medical" one I could find. Nonin Finger Pulse Oximeters (turnermedical.com) There are some studies that indicate the drugstore ones are just as accurate in the 90-100 range but below that are less accurate.
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    This really is about flight following

    Yesterday, Flight Aware reported my aircraft was "spotted" in Tennessee while hangered in Virginia. I've complained to Flight Aware in the past when this happened but gotten no answer. Is this happening because of something on their end? Pilot error?
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    Spatial Disorientation Today

    Do you guys with a lot of time in IMC find that flying behind say a G1000 with a large display helps prevent SD and/or recovery from it? I'm instrument rated but rarely fly in IMC. I've been considering upgrading to a G3X Touch from my steam gauges.
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    Need ADSB, what will work with Garmin GNS530W

    I have the GNS530W/GDL-88 combo. Frankly, the NEXRAD weather on the GNS530W is not anywhere near as good as what you see on an Ipad with FF or Garmin Pilot. Therefore, I would suggest not limiting yourself to solutions that put the weather on the GNS530W. However, if that is what you want...
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    Lightspeed - Sierra vs Zulu 3

    I have a Zulu 2 and 3. Prefer the 2 because I find the Kelvar cord on the 3 easily gets kinks.
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    ATC saves the day, the Bonanza, not so much

    Great job by ATC. Only comment is that gear down early would have been the wrong call.
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    How Close is Too Close

    I had a similar situation recently while VFR. Even though I saw the other aircraft (after being alerted by ADSB), I wasn't sure that we would pass each other (we were roughly 90 degrees to each other). Therefore, decided to decent a couple hundred feet. Definitely raised my comfort level.
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    For Sale Stratus 2S with ADSB and GPS antenae

    I'm afraid not. Thanks.
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    182 down in the water at Santa Barbara

    Just heard about this from my alumni Facebook page. The pilot was a law school classmate of mine. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
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    For Sale Stratus 2S with ADSB and GPS antenae

    New price $275 plus shipping.
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