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laytonl

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  1. I installed a used stormscope, wx-10 a few years ago in a previous mooney and a strikefinder in my son’s Cherokee. I liked both. The striker finder is a really easy install. My current mooney has a wx-500 and it works well too. These devices are essential in the Southeast. Lee
  2. Guys, I plan to install an JPI EDM-930 in my M20J and need to cut a new panel to make everything fit. I have a rough draft of the new panel in CAD and will likely have someone do a text cut in plexiglass in a couple of weeks. If that is successful, I'll have them do the actual cut. I assume 6061 aluminum is best for the panel. I was thinking of using 1/8" thickness instead of the current 1/16". Any thoughts on this plan? Here is a copy of the DXF file if anyone needs one. N918TH Panel Drawing - DXF Format - test file.dxf Obviously, the panel in unique to my airplane, but the general dimensions of the panel should be accurate. Lee
  3. I don’t believe a VSI is a required instrument. Too lazy to look and see though! Lee
  4. I don’t change the gaskets unless needed, but I do periodically change the nuts (every 4 years or so). Lee
  5. Why would they even build this? Nav is quickly going away. Lee
  6. I’ve always used Atlantic to RDU. Haven’t been in a couple of years though. Lee
  7. If you manufacture your own, make sure you order delrin. Aactal and delrin product names can be confusing. Delrin is a homo-polymer; some forms of acetal are a co-polymer. Lee
  8. I use FltPlan.com to file my flight plans. I like their gui much better than FF. FltPlan.com list several recent filed routes vs. actual routes. Using this, I just about always get ‘As filed’ clearances in the Southeast. Lee
  9. I have the same issue with FS210 and ForeFlight. It’s seems to be a random issue. What has worked best for me is leave the iPad offto until the GTN750 is receiving data. Also, If the plane moves prior to pairing it will not work for the rest of the flight. Makes no sense, and FF can’t explain it - and says no one else is reporting this problem. Lee
  10. We really need a file location on this site for cad drawings. I’m working on one for my panel now (‘92 M20j). Lee
  11. I did my CSES at Jack Browns in a cub. It was a hoot. Even the checkride was fun. very laided back atmosphere. I felt they had a strong commitment to safety though I thought they should have a radio in the airplanes due to the proximity to the adjacent land based airport. Lee
  12. One of my pet peeves too. BUSS is a brand, like Xerox. Lee
  13. McFarland may have a replacement for you. https://www.mcfarlaneaviation.com Lee
  14. Anthony, we are increasing the pilot population the old fashioned way - grow your own! Lee
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