PeteMc

This is where I think most of us go: https://visitednorthamericamap.com/ The US image I upload is 200x129 (38KB) to give you a size reference.

Mine was based off of states I have landed in. I was both the PIC and Sole Manipulator of the Controls... but didn't really think about it. Just where I landed. And I hope to make it up to AK this year. And then like @Skates97, I think I'll rent in HI vs adding tanks for the extra fuel I'd want to have onboard to get there.

I remember one update a couple of years ago that was flaky. Haven't had any issues since then.

I guess I shouldn't have said "rejoin" just joining. Speed and making sure you were slowing before you actually got to the other plane was something the guy teaching me drilled in. I remember in the early training watching people try to join with way too much speed and just blowing by. When I did it, we were doing basic stuff and the angles were pretty tame. But I get how picking the wrong angle can really mess you up.

I update my GTN with a SanDisk Ultra 32GB SD Card, works every time. $8 on Amazon, so I'm sure you could find it cheaper somewhere else. You will also need to download Garmin Aviation Database Manager to put the updates on the SD Card. I don't like pulling the FS510 all the time, but, the updates are quick and simple Just don't rush anything and gently put both the SD and the FS Cards in so that you don't accidentally force them.

Never say never. Not so much around Yakima maybe, but there are people more in the SW that have frequently run into GPS issues from military testing. And yes, they also don't usually jam the entire time. The test are often within the times posted, but relatively short. So you may not even notice... Unless you're shooting an Approach.

Here's some perspective of why we should all have at least one ILS/LOC/VOR onboard. And for those unfamiliar with the PNW, the circles cover all of WA, most of ID, some of MT, most of OR and a good chunk of BC up in Canada. FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING YAKIMA TRAINING CENTER WASHINGTON (YATCWA) 25-33 13 – 22 May Yakima Training Center, WA GPS testing is scheduled as follows and may result in unreliable or unavailable GPS signal. A. Centered at 464702N1201153W or the YKM VOR 017-degree radial at 16 NM. B. Dates and times (Dates and times are based on GMT (Z).): 13 – 22 MAY 25 DLY 1200Z – 1559Z 1900Z – 2259Z C. Duration: Each event may last the entire requested period. D. NOTAM INFO: NAV GPS (YATCWA GPS 25-33) (INCLUDING WAAS, GBAS, AND ADS-B) MAY NOT BE AVBL WI A 295NM RADIUS CENTERED AT 464702N1201153W (YKM017016) FL400-UNL, 246NM RADIUS AT FL250, 174NM RADIUS AT 10000FT, 164NM RADIUS AT 4000FT AGL, 129NM RADIUS AT 50FT AGL. E. Pilots are encouraged to report anomalies in accordance with the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) paragraphs 1-1-13 and 5-3-3.

Have a someone that knows take a REALLY CLOSE LOOK at the logs. When I went to buy my plane it was being sold as X hrs SMOH, but even when I looked at the logs it raised some red flags. It also had had a prop strike and when they did the teardown they did a LOT of work on anything that looked worn or concerning. But it was just very close to an overhaul, but not quite. So just make sure it was an real, official overhaul and not a teardown and rebuild due to the prop strike.

Glad you finally got it fixed. But if the lock itself does ever have issues.... Just take it out and take it to a local locksmith. They should be able to repair or replace the guts back into the Mooney required housing.

Yea, been down that road... but you still keep hearing the "Aaappplllleeee" mantra. I do think there can be issue when creating more complex Apps with all the various Android OS out there. But there is zero reason why FF couldn't create a very reliable and useable FF Lite, if they wanted to. Who knows, maybe FF's new owner will go down that untouched path to go after the untouched market.

You should have let me know! I kept looking at the CAVU Wx and the blue skies and was thinking of making the trip anyway. How many weeks did they estimate? (Hope they're not quoting months.)

There are other options besides the Sentry. Garmin, DUAL Statux (sp?) and others are out there.

For those using StarLink, is there an Email Address or US Phone# to reach out to Sales or Support from non subscribers? Or does anyone have a direct Email to anyone senior in the company? I wanted to reach out to them to find out if they give discounts (or free access) to Search & Rescue. It would be nice to be connected when no where near Cellular Service.

I'm waiting to see how dumb the new owners of FF are... I'm hoping the masses are wrong, but they'll probably turn out to be correct that the FF prices will take a big jump. So I may be seeing G Pilot in my future. Too bad Garmin didn't buy FF from Boeing. (Not that they probably would have raised the prices too! )

Good guess that the prior owner had it before the ADS-B upgrade in the plane and also kept it as a backup. Nice thing to have and just charge up before those days you know are going to be solid IMC. Not sure I'd have it on or charging every flight (VMC) and wear out the battery.