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    To be fair to garmin, it’s hard to solve a problem that they can’t duplicate without having an aircraft with the actual problem. At least they would be willing to address it if someone could give up their airplane, but fully understand that might not be easily done.
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    Don’t they fly most of the airplanes in that exhibit too? @PT20J could be zooming around in that Mite!
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    Mine is on with the gear down and master on. Off with gear up. It’s not connected to the instrument lights. The okder bulbs are dim or burnt out.
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    Yeah nothing wrong with remans. I guess what I was saying is that for avionics, the installation cost of old avionics is the same as the installation cost for new avionics. So if you buy an Stec 55, the install is about the same as a GFC500. The Garmin is much newer and better and probably better supported. the final bill is pretty close to the same, but the capability is different.
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    Yes, but tgey are old tech and expensive, so most people are not installing new ones. If you buy an airplane with an stec already in it, they do work well and are somewhat supported.
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    The controllers (well many) are savvy enough to be able to read approaches a give you minimus if you need it. Agree that losing the approach plate should not be a significant problem, just need to know what to ask for… minimums on a vtf, maybe alternate missed approach instructions, etc.
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    What? No! Emptying the tank is the fun part! Go fly it and get some training in! But you’re right about the wing walk removal and reapply being painful. If you can isolate to just one or a couple screws, people have good success pulling the screw, putting fuel sealant on it and retightening. If it’s more than a screw or three or out a seam, that’s a little more work…
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    And even better, that one’s an easy fix!
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    Another option is wing covers which are available and help with hail.
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    Super good outcome, congrats!
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    Generally preheat below 40deg f. Lyc actually says below 20 deg f. Preheat vs not is not going to result in a cracked oil filter especially in California! Was it torqued right and the gasket was good?
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    I also don’t worry about fuel level on the ramp, but much more of an issue for you is water. Make sure your caps are properly sealing and you sump all applicable places.
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    It’s because you have too many selected to fit in portrait and lat/long is over to the right. Either select less or move it left and you should have it in both. As you said, very Selectable.
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    True, I already had it turned on, so didn’t need that step. Landscape seems not so good on a tiny phone screen, but yes, I use that on the iPad with the instrument panel on. Thanks.
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    I’m not trying to be a smartass, but that was a great use of lat/long, so people should also know they’re available on your nonstratus devices like gps enabled ipad or on your phone. The phone is a great FF backup device. Touch the bottom of your map screen, select current coords. See picture I just did of my phone. Now everyone can target my kitchen with a JDAM.
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    Definitely true what @EricJ mentioned about not needing/wanting “full rich” at high density altitudes, although I like to be on the rich side of peak still. It’s not hard to make an approximation of a good rich mixture on dw though. Push it in full, back off 1/2” or so. As eric said, after the go around is handled, check egts.
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    I do it (and teach it) during my GUMPS (or “Before Landing Checklist”) which I do on downwind or prior to the final approach fix if ifr. I prefer to just have the throttle left for a go around, but there are other techniques.
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    You both would have been good fighter pilots. Not for taking off opposite directions, but for clear, concise communication and not freaking out!
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    Yes it works well. The pulse ox is key. I can definitely notice a difference when I keep my pulse ox 93-97 on a flight vs 85-93. People are all different, but I found that I needed oxygen around 8k and up to keep my o2 at those levels… Im 50 and reasonably fit too… so I just use it whenever we’re cruising at 8k+ and I feel so much better, nevermind making better aviation decisions. I fly a Meridian at work and pressurization is awesome, but just use the o2 often and track the pulse ox. You’ll be fine and feel good.
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    The plugs. One of them leaks if we fill it all the way. It’s 100% a bear to get a finger up there. I have stubby wrenches but it’s gonna be tough to get a 7/16 there. I believe you, but I’m surprised it’s not bigger. The plug has the fill tube coming out of the middle of it. Thanks for the info though. Just make sure that access door is sealed really well when you’re done so you don’t get water in there on your avionics.
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    I was just thinking the same thing. Can you reach the two nuts on top of the hydraulic fluid can and tell me the size? I need to tighten the fill line and access is nigh impossible.
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    The gps iPads display gps altitude and groundspeed even without the stratus too, so that’s definitely helpful! Good story.
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    Wilmar has an excellent reputation and sees a lot of Mooneys. I’d call and talk to them with very specific questions about your situation and try to get a feel for what they think. I have not used them myself though. I also wouldn’t hesitate to use Dmax for something specific like this without Savvy. I have used them, and they treated me well.
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    I know it’s more, but I’d rather do the 355 if you want the comm and nav combined. Avidyne 440 also a good choice. I have a 430w and like it but I wouldn’t install one now if I didn’t already have it. Whatever you do, make sure your ap is comfortable with the install because it’s going to be pretty serious… some of them would balk at that much wiring, configuring, etc. (not all)
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    Would’ve been better if it was on the oil breather… CBs could then reuse the oil!
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