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    If the NDB ain't broke, don't nix it!

    Never heard the term until yesterday. Quite frankly, I think the Death part is about the most inept description, that I've heard. Yes, they're will always be a few idiots who will simply & blindly follow a magenta line. However, since the line became magenta colored.........it's a bit tougher...
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    Landing Without Engine Power

    Not exactly what I'd call flying safely. which is what the question asked. It you get down in one piece, then we'll call it landing safely.
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    If the NDB ain't broke, don't nix it!

    How about a comparison of NDB related "crashes" involving commercial airlines, military, and GA..........versus an airplane using a descent sized color moving map GPS system with terrain and obstacle data. Synthetic vision & audio warnings are even better. Since so many NDB related accident's...
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    If the NDB ain't broke, don't nix it!

    My handheld Garmin aviation GPS's (five Garmin & one Lowrance models over the years) have been wired to the aircraft's power, have batteries for backup, and use external antenna's. The last "failure", which was of short duration, was back in 94'. It's been quite the same, for many friends &...
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    Landing Without Engine Power

    __________________ Well, it's not always the best idea. And it's not a good idea at all, for particular back-country landings......where partial power is used quite often. With my plane, it's either a steep approach that bugs some passengers, or a bit of power on. BTW--- it was my CFI for the...
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    Landing Without Engine Power

    A few more differences between the Arrow & Archer/Warrior. The Arrow has a constant speed prop & heavier landing gear (retracts). It simply won't float along like an Archer, because the constant speed prop is offering more drag. BTW--- you can always pull out the prop knob to extend the glide...
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    Tips for the IFR student

    Can vary due to updates, however, both Microsoft's FSX & X-Plane use real navigation databases.
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    Portable GPS

    In my case, the Garmin 696 provides the output signals for the solid-state auto-pilot & fuel monitoring system. Tablets won't do so. As for Garmin 295's, I never wanted one. The grey-scale 196, color 296,396, & 496 were better products. The 696 is also MUCH easier to see in direct sunlight that...
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    What's the best argument for owning a certificated aircraft?

    Don't make assumptions. This particular pilot highly favors RVs. They're a favorite of his, for performance & fun. The Bo & 210 are for business. Make no attempts to downplay these aircraft. In fact, I think this thread has gotten to the point of being senseless when it comes to kitbuilt...
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    Garmin 696

    It's been a few years since I went from the 296 to the 496 & then to the 696. I'm quite sure that the cable connection is a bit larger. I'm looking at it right now. However, it's just a matter of soldering four wires together. L.Adamson
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    What's the best argument for owning a certificated aircraft?

    Just a few examples of garage built RVs. Surely, there must be some vice grips somewhere. And BTW -- A very good friend of mine, owns a four seat Bonanza, a Cessna 210.............and has built several experimentals; has had a partnership in an RV, and does a lot of first flight testing, for...
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    What's the best argument for owning a certificated aircraft?

    Okay........... I'm going to present a reasonable argument. My airport is at 4600' msl. Many airports around here are higher. The majority of experimentals around here have much better weight to power advantages over "certifieds". I live under the airport pattern. Each time a Cessna or Piper...
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    What's the best argument for owning a certificated aircraft?

    When my RV was in Montana, people were more than thrilled to get a ride in it. And that they did. They were all smiles.
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    What's the best argument for owning a certificated aircraft?

    Can I submit, that you don't have a clue. I know many pilots who own both certified and experimentals at the same time. They are very happy with their varied choices. In fact, I feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone by even reading some of the stuff printed in this forum, let alone that disgusting...
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    What's the best argument for owning a certificated aircraft?

    Hmmm, in my 22 years of experimentals, I've at least seen a few hundred. Have rode in many, as well as flown them. Since I live next door to an airport, and have had hangars at airports, and looked at so many certified airplanes at airports...........that have their cowls & engine covers...
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