PeteMc

I've never seen a option where I can increase the Airspeed or Altitude Fonts. And I don't know what the original Aspen had for Turn Rate, Inclinometer, Climb/Descent, etc. Yes, they made big changes in the Max. But the video mentions the hardware with a much better display and video card. Also a much better processor. But Font enlargement would be on the software side. So if there's something I've missed where is it? ADDED: I did just get the latest Software, so to make sure it wasn't a difference in my old SW and the latest I just went to the Aspen site and the Pilot Guide that says "NEW" next to it. Searched for "font" and "character" and there were zero entries. Searched for "size" and there were three entries, none of which had to do with the Font/Characters on the display.

I get that they certified it a certain way... But it's been years and even though I don't know much about the certification process, I can't see them having to start from scratch to enlarge basically ALL of the numbers and indicators like VSI, TC, etc. They're allowed to make Software modifications, so I would address it as just a SW modification of the graphics. Hey ASPEN! If you're here, get on with it! The graphics improvements are WAY overdue. Increase to the screen pixels was nice, but a crisper tiny line just doesn't cut it.

It was one of the comments I heard when I was redoing my panel. So the one original flight instruments I kept was the Turn Coordinator. I am trying to make myself look at the Aspen though to get used to it. Not sure what I'd put in where the TC is now, but if it fails, I may look to see what's out there vs replacing it.

Did you open the Pilot Window?

Isn't that kind of the point of having one on each side? And in all the discussions in various plane checkouts, I've never had a CFI tell me to watch out for the Airspeed being off if the door pops open. ADDED: There is a big issue if you are using the Alternate Static Source. You should never open the window and although not mentioned, I guess that warning would include the door too.

Just heard that N4387W (252) when down today in the woods by KUST. Sadly two fatalities, but no other details in the story I read. Condolences to the family(s) if anyone knows them....

Excellent! He's a good guy and I think you'll like him. Really knows Mooneys and if he's not too far away from where you'll be based, I'd recommend him as your future mechanic. I know other Mooney owners that use him and we would work your rides with each other as needed. One guy had his Annual in April and mine was in March, so it worked out perfectly for a swap planes.

Just talked to Dave. Said "it's spring, I'm swamped" but he did see your email. Either keep trying to call or send him your number so he can call back. He's often out on the ramp or doing a run-up in a plane where the remote phone he carries doesn't ring. Other comment (which I believe having him work on my plane for 25 years or so) is that he'd like to help you out because he hates seeing people (seller/buyer) get screwed over with pre-buys. Other comment was, obviously, can the plane get to him.

You can't get anyone at Air-Mod? That's strange, friend just dropped off his plane for the Annual. (You're not calling the Flight School by any chance?) Phone: 609-259-2400 Email: airmods1191@aol.com

I believe Gray would indicate the CDI/VDI Preview mode. I don't have a TXI, but the manual says: For ILS and GPS approaches, the VDI provides a preview of glideslope or glidepath deviation.

I did some digging. No change yet, but I believe there is about to be a change where you can use various GPS Approaches for the Checkride. (Which maybe is what you're implying too.) And the change awhile ago I think was that you can use a LPV Approach in lieu of an ILS/Precision *if* the DA is below 300ft.

Is that still true, at least here in the US? I thought they had changed that if the plane did not have a VOR/LOC/ILS receiver, the DPE could do different types of approaches with the GPS. The point was to just demonstrate the ability to fly the different types and it did not need to be GPS vs Ground Based any more. (Thought I read this actually changed quite a few years ago.)

I'm pretty sure those menus are still there. Seeing your GPS Status and RAIM Prediction are pretty important. I'll try and remember to check on my box too. And are there no VOR or plain RNAV approaches anywhere near you? But even if you still had the V needle, if you do a step down the needle will just go off to the top. Sure it will come back when you reach the next stepdown, but you should still be able to demonstrate a basic RNAV approach without Vertical Guidance. (Bet the DPE doesn't let the Private checkrides use an EFB either... )

They are not in one place. From the Home Page: GPS Status = System > GPS Status SBAS = System > GPS Status > SBAS (upper left on the Status page) RAIM = Utilities > RAIM Prediction > Enter Wpt/Airport, Date & Arrival Time No idea what +V is. LNAV+V ??? Not something I would think you could disable and not sure why either. What exactly are you looking for?

He actually has choices living in that part of the country. John Pallante and Bud Johnson are also in his area. Both I believe were (are?) Mooney Safety Board Members with lots of hours.

Who was it? I might know a great guy if it's not the same one.

Don't know if you can still find one, but there were little tubes with locks that prevent them from attaching a tow to the nose wheel. Sounds like you could use one!

Never had a problem with mine, that I know of. I use the Oxymizer cannula, so I monitor the flow with their built in gauge.

bump???? And did you ever make the trip? I just did a quick review and didn't see what happened.

Yes, I know that. But they also know all the people involved and some still have ties. Plus it probably always comes up at the PPPs from those that don't really realize they have been separate for YEARS now. So it wouldn't shock me that at a PPP there was someone that was "in the know" and could give an update on what's happening at MAPA.

Possibly some of the people in the MAPA Safety Foundation have a current update. So anyone going to their PPPs might be able to get an update.

In my earlier post it doesn't look like I said to check for recessed pins in the connector. It shouldn't happen if the connector was created with the right pins and done correctly, but it can happen and it easily can happen if the wrong pins were used. And it may be a subtle difference, but if any of the pins are recessed/pushed back into the connector, you may be getting a bad connection or no connection at all.

Can you run at the power you need to with the gear extended?

I agree with the others that MOST sites will let you resize your picture. But if you run into problems, let me know. I can resize it for you.

Even if the old LORAN stations were up and running, my guess is they'd all have to be rebuilt/refurbished to convert to *e*LORAN. Certainly the Transmitters, but I'm sure there's a lot more too the new system. If eLORAN takes off, maybe they'll end up with more locations or better locations. (Don't know that the old ones were in a bad location, but I'm sure there is always the chance for improvement.)