Recent content by swanberg

I use the Air because of the processing power. The display is just a nice add-on for me.

Okay, here is my reason. The way I look at it, I should have another 30 years left in me before it is time to do other things. With the VLJ concepts there are and will be in the future people designing single engine jets. Those that wish to offset costs may want to put those aircraft on an...

I have found that some aircraft with a heated windshield (not a hotplate) can cause some issues with the GPS reception. .

I had several heating issues in the summer only related to having the iPad in direct sunlight. Having a greenhouse canopy made it hard to find shade so I used what any technologically advanced pilot would do. I put my WAC chart over it.

There were three of us having a discussion the other day. We all have our ME ATP's and typed in several aircraft. Eventually there will be a necessity in our careers to have a SE ATP. We are aware of the new requirements for the ATP come August 1st. Our collective question is "will there be any...

Our flight school across from my office has a great relation with the local examiner. They offer G1000 172's ans G300 162's for primary instruction. The advanced trainers are Piper Seminoles. They have a Redbird simulator and the instructors there have really good real world experience. Many...

I agree with Bonanza, Comanchee, 210, 177, 182RG. May I suggest the Dakota, Lance, or Cherokee 6-300? http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/1724033.html

I have been using the Garmin Pilot App. I have used Fore Flight and Wing X as well. Though not the cheapest I have kept the Garmin App as it seems to me the most advancements and add on's have happened with that app. I had somewhat of a learning curve working with the way the app works. Once I...

Our shop has been doing many upgrades for Barons and Bonanzas. Many have been getting ADSB installed. What I have been flight testing are GTN650/750 with G500 PFD/MFD coupled to a GTX330 transponder. The transponder can be integrated into the GTN for a very clean panel. Some are upgrading to...

Have you considered a partner in the aircraft that you wish to purchase?

I used the BadElf. I believe that the aftermarket GPS units are more accurate if you are using an app like Cloud Ahoy. I ditched the BadElf after it got knocked off several times in flight. I now have a GDL 39 that is Bluetooth and has ADSB. I have used that combination since March and have...