Recent content by MooneyDriver78

First decide if you prefer ear plug style or classic ear muff style. Everyone has a different head shape/size, if you go to an air show you can probably try most of the models out. I chose A20s way back when ANR was relatively new, they work for me even on 12 hour days, but they are pricey...

As mentioned database updates will fail, but many if not most GPS units are not acting in isolation, they’re interconnected to transponders(ADSB), engine monitors, etc, and assuming they don’t take the time to copy the configuration files from one to the other, the owner is going quickly see...

For boats, they had to take sights using a sextant. Okay, I’ll get off your lawn now.

I don’t want to brag (I’m kidding, sure I do [emoji2]), but not only can a Mooney do 150+ kts, but it will do it on 8.5 gph without tailwinds. But it’s wingspan is 37’, so no extra room and is a tight fit for some hangars. I don’t desire more speed because I can travel a 1000 miles in 8 hours...

I thought he was also a (executive) producer which means he had a lot more responsibility than just an actor reading some lines.

The GFC AP disconnect button should stop runaway trim, I don’t see why this should be a big deal. Your first instinct if AP is doing something should be to disconnect it, stabilize the plane, and check for any annunciations and if flying VFR at high altitudes, only then engage the AP.

One question, how do the decals stand up over time? I would consider losing the flags decals and make it paint (solid color like first section on the cowl).

I would keep the stripes off the latch, so the 2nd one.

I had this problem, there’s a resister or jumper inside the STEC that needs to be removed or changed to indicate the type of HSI it’s connected to, I had the NSD 360 but the G5 emulates some other kind that I can’t remember.

What is HT LMFJD?

I’m going to guess 1 or more of the following: They took on more work than they could handle. Jobs rarely take less time than expected, and this can have a cascading effect. They farmed out some of the work: panel fabrication and labeling, in my case they were 2 different vendors, both requiring...

I finally got mine installed (1 year wait on parts), G3X(without EIS) , GDL50 and GFC 3 servo install for $30K, but this was a pre-covid price, shop and Garmin honored their original quotes.

G1000s are only for new planes, for most of us it’s G3X or G500TXi. Paint cost varies with scheme, number of colors, which colors, metallic/plain, etc Avionics quotes seem to vary wildly, I think total upgrade with all new boxes, new custom panels…is more cost effective than upgrade a little...

May or October: Leafs changing in NE would be nice, might be some cooler weather but not frigid. Weather is generally good, too early for winter storms and hurricane season is waning.

There is no magical tax dodges that don’t cost more than the tax. For example you can register it in another country (big boats do this) but states request marinas/airports to send them list of boats/planes so they can tax them. State tax laws are based on where it’s located, not where it’s...