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    Looking for opinions and options for a light twin comparison - 310Q, BE55/58 or Seneca?

    You have the perfect situation, you know the airplane, and it’s paid off. You just don’t have the perfect 3rd partner for it. Create 2 separate partnerships, one for the 421 and one for the 310. Go find the right partner for the 310 since you have the plane. The partner is easier to find than...
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    An extraordinarily bizarre airspeed mystery that no A&P can solve

    What were the dates and OAT’s on each of the TAS data points? Summer vs winter temps? 2 knots for colder temps, 2 knots for the rudder, 2 knots for a new prop, 1-2 knots for the static leak, and these begin to add up.
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    Anyone installed a Garmin Aera 660 in an AirGizmo dock?

    The 660 and 760 both have VNAV “faux glideslope” profile capability. It works great. There is currently a Garmin sale on the 660 that ends 12/31. It’s $75 off now. Here’s the 660 Pilots Guide. VNAV starts on pdf page 63. https://static.garmin.com/pumac/190-02017-20_h.pdf
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    Anyone installed a Garmin Aera 660 in an AirGizmo dock?

    I have my Aera 660 in the Air Gizmo dock. It’s audio is hardwired to my GMA 350c audio panel and it’s also hardwired to my GDL 51 XM radio and weather receiver. It’s Bluetoothed to the GTX-345 for ADS-B In/Out. Very capable device with lots of great info. I should have installed a 760 though.
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    FAA FOIA request pilot enforcement records

    I love it when the student knows more than the instructor and then tries to tell all of these people with all of these hours to include professional pilots that he knows best about aviation safety. Let’s just say I feel bad for your CFI and I’m glad you were never my student. Enforcement...
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    Is a major overhaul (MOH) required for airworthiness (in part 91)?

    You’re not required to OH under part 91. I also subscribe to Mike Bush’s opinion on overhauls. The 100 hour/annual inspection requires the engines to be compression checked, inspected and borescoped. When the IA signs off the annual, he /she has determined your engine is airworthy.
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    Horizon Jumpseater goes crazy

    I was trying to be optimistic. The FBI report is out and this guy is toast. He’s done. I hope he didn’t ruin jumpseating for the rest of us.
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    Horizon Jumpseater goes crazy

    Something doesn’t smell right with the reporting on this. Those fire handles are closer to the jumpseater than the pilots. If the JS wanted to pull them, then he could before the pilots could do anything about it. Second, if he wanted to play GermanWings and take out a plane, then why not wait...
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    GTN 750 Arrival Procedure

    ATC will NOT give you the transition if your joining the STAR past all of the transition points. Having been in the OP’s situation weekly, If you’re past the transition, ATC will give you a fix on the STAR and have you join the arrival from there as you stated. It’s up to you to load the...
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    GTN 750 Arrival Procedure

    You did this procedure correct. That’s exactly what we do flying as airline pilots. Not on a 750 but in the FMS. The process is exactly the same.
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    DPEs: how firm is the >50NM rule? Would distances of 49.5NM be rounded up?

    50 is 50. Not “50ish” or “about 50”. It’s a hard “at least 50” so I would just comply and makes things much easier for yourself.
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    310R Brake System reservoir

    Correct. They are behind the rudder pedals. If you have Cleveland Brakes, then you need the adapter to bleed them from below at the brake.
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    Cheap and fast MEI program.

    If you’re close to south Houston I’ll be happy to do your MEI prep in your 310. I even have a great DPE for you.
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