Recent content by TruckerJoe28

Thanks for the tip, but the database card for the 430/530 series is not the now-typical SD card used in the 650/G1000/etc. It's a much bulkier, old-school card. Not sure what the open-market name for the format is, but it requires a special device (probably only made by Garmin) to read it. My...

I believe the answer is yes. I’m using this gadget to install new databases: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1190

In the interest of helping someone who may have a similar problem down the road, I figure I'd add some information related to my problem that I've found out so far. - My problem mentioned above started getting more consistent and eventually got to the point where the unit never recognized a...

Thanks for the reply. I’ll try a new card (or two). I bought the plane in the last year—PO didn’t grace me with two cards, but it sure would be convenient! -Joe

Hello everyone, I’m beginning to get errors on my GNS530W regarding a corrupted aviation database. It only occurs during startup and doesn’t happen with every startup. I’ll have a good database on one flight but then not on a flight later in the day. No rhyme or reason I can find. Restarting...

I have also used the MH system for 15 years in gliders, an RV-8 and now in a Turbo Lance. Highly recommended, although it will add a fair amount of cost to the simple and rudimentary built-in system. I don’t know how long it will take for the oxygen savings to pay for itself, but I imagine it’d...

It's a new plane for me--I don't have any connectors from the previous owner. I'm also not with the plane for the time being, so can't compare my ports with the pictures. I was hoping to capitalize on someone's experience with a '78 Lance. The POA forum came through again on that count :-)

@Rgbeard Thanks for the info. That's helpful. I believe that is the system that's installed based on your "outdated...military type connector" description. Doesn't seem to precisely match the typical options available. @Tokirbymd I got the Scott connector hoping mine was "most pipers" but alas...

Hello everyone, I'm shopping for some oxygen supplies for my 1978 Turbo Lance II and am not sure about which oxygen connector fits. I'm looking for the component that plugs into the cabin oxygen outlets. I ordered the one that fits "most Pipers" but of course it doesn't fit mine. Does anyone...

Thanks for the welcome! The aircraft is finishing up its annual at FFZ. I don't mind paying for a good instructor's commute over there if they are based somewhere else in the valley, though. May as well make the most of those 3 hours required by insurance!

Hello everyone! I'm finalizing the purchase of a Turbo Lance II located in the Phoenix area. I'm looking for an instructor to do a checkout when I go pick it up next month. Can anyone recommend a CFI with time in this model or similar? Thanks in advance! -Joe