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Thanks for the response. Sarasota Aviation actually has an NXi upgrade solution and I already have the upgraded transponder. They complete the upgrade within a week. MB

Just running across this thread after a search for upgrading a G1000 to G1000 NXi. I just purchased one of only 26 Saratoga's with a G1000 and I've wondered about ongoing support. I'm just starting to speak with a couple avionics shops and the early feedback is positive. Might any of you been...

Totally get what you're saying, Dude. MB

Ah, good point Dude, and I appreciate that you're looking at the upside. MB

A poster child of Hazardous Attitudes. MB

Exactly....a deflective excuse. There's a lot of evidence of what he "thought," but no evidence of what he actually "knew." This goes back to the initial supporting evidence that he was not proficient, made horrible decisions and paid a heavy price for it, damn near killing people in the...

Some real life Darwin-ism. MB

Wow....I don't know where to start with this one. MB

Agreed, Sir, it's highly fortunate he and the passenger lived to tell the story. Just a general statement and not meant as a direct response to your words. There's a saying that I've seen illustrated many times over the years and therefore, feel it can't be factually debated: "One will not...

I have to agree. Reading through comments in various places about the Mooney crash have been pretty disappointing. Seems Mr. Merkle isn't the only pilot suffering from a lack of proficiency, sound ADM skills, a solid understanding of what it means to properly plan a XC flight, etc., etc., etc. MB

Apparently, the future of GA is looking pretty bleak with the sounds of more than one Mr. Merkle in our midst.... MB

Exactly. Diving for minimums on an approach is a ridiculous practice by itself but when the plate says, "34:1 Not Clear," what might one imagine the obstructions penetrating the OCS are? Maybe power line towers? MB