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It's a great plane. I finally completed my FR and insurance checkout, now just get to FLY!!!

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Thanks. I'll start with my avionics shop. We're meeting next week to finalize the plan.

Thanks @Dave Arata - how can I confirm this for my case?

@jstro - You have the JPI EDM-930, the large one that ACA includes in all new aircraft. I was thinking of the EDM-900, which is the smaller one, better as a retrofit.

@Dave Arata - my flight manual says that Ammeter Gauge (amps) is required. Since it would be non-primary in the -30P, does it mean that I need to keep my existing separate primary gauge in the panel?

@Dave Arata - these are great options - thanks! Are there downsides to reusing the existing probes? Reason I'm asking is that when I spoke to someone at EI about it their recommendation was to use new probes. Also - what instruments can I remove if I install the CGR-30P? Can I get rid of them...

@jstro, would you happen to have a photo of your panel? How do you like the EDM-900? Does it handle all of your engine primary instrumentation? And if you do have a cost breakdown, that would be useful. The shop rate here is $125 - probably just realities of CA pricing. But how many hours did...

Gotcha - thx. Yes pretty funny, but good to know since I’ll be selling some stuff after my panel upgrade in April.

Why? (honest question.)

Looking for feedback on my planned upgrade in a 2001 Super Decathlon. Two main objectives for the upgrade: One is to get panel-mounted ADS/B in/out (I know about tablets, but need panel mounted as space in a Decathlon is limited.) Second is a logging engine monitor to use with Savvy Analysis. An...

Suggest looking for a club that flies Cubs, Champs, Citabrias and the like. These are likely to be more amenable, or may even encourage, grass strips. Such as Aerodynamic Aviation at KRHV. Clubs / schools that have mostly nose-dragger types or lost of glass panels will likely want you to stay...

Unusual attitudes and engine out simulated approaches. Doing it as part of my flight review next week. Probably will go to Frazier Lake (1C9) grass strip. Landing there is like ... buttah. :)

You may be right. I have my RV-4 insured with them as well, they were the lowest price then too.

Avemco was by far the lowest for my Decathlon. The broker I contacted brought quotes from 3 underwriters for the same tail number. All three were significantly higher, in some cases more than double.

I've been debating Cirrus SR-22 vs. twin, so decided to check insurance costs. I currently have my Decathlon insured with Avemco, paying $1700/yr. Both my wife and I are ~220 TT PPSEL, with lots of TW time, no IR, no ME. Here's what Avemco told me: - Cessna 340 - wouldn't write a policy, need...

This is a killer panel. Haven’t seen these on C340’s for $300k. Yup. That’s my (and my wife’s) main worry - that a C340 is too much of a step-up from a single. I need to go and get some time in one. Know of any in Northern California?

People still watch news on TV?!?

At the last June's California AirExpo at KPAO there were a bunch of manufacturers and planes. I remember Cirrus SR-22, Pilatus PC-12, Epic, Cessna TTx, Mooney with 2 doors (Ovation?), and others. It was also a very low-key affair, not crowded, easy to talk to people, easy to get in each plane...

For certified aircraft it’s only Cirrus and Cessna 172/182. My guess is cost and size of addressable market. http://www.brsaerospace.com/certified_aircraft.html