PeteMc

Need to start working on them to get one up in the PNW. Maybe KSFF? Maybe even KCOE in the Sept. Think The Coeur d’Alene Resort would give us a deal????

Yes, approach. Hence my "...for the few approaches that do have..." Though most of those visual segments at the end are pretty short. So you better be damn fast with that sextant if you want to use it before you actually have to land!!!

Problem is, most pax would not have a clue how to work the radio. And as I understand it, the test is for pax that do NOT have any kind of aviation background. So no GA pilots are included or probably even frequent fliers in GA planes. The test (at least the one I read about a few months ago) was to test people that have no clue about how planes work, they just sit in the back and ride along.

Very true on that point. I guess I had two thoughts going on in my head and wasn't clear. There are a lot of cancellations, where in many cases there is no reason. But there are also some giant price hikes going on for older pilots, again for no documented reason. In both cases there does not appear to be any kind of actuarial science involved. And no clue how they can, but it will be interesting if AOPA can force or come up with any kind of solution.

Dare I read any of these posts without the fear of throwing things at my monitor or actually posting something like "are you really that stupid?" I did see the Sextant and Ham Sandwich comment that was requoted here at the end. Guess that would be true for the few approaches that do have a Visual component at the end. And aside from the obvious humor in all this, I hope no one actually thinks you can use an iPad (FF, G Pilot, WingX, etc., etc.) as anything more than an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) for charts, plates and other formerly paper information. And, of course, a simple way to display ADS-B, TIS-B and FIS-B info.

Actually, that may not be the case. In an AOPA event last year there were questions on Insurance for older pilots. AOPA's answer, as I remember it, is that they had already made numerous calls to various insurance companies to substantiate their increasing prices as ALL of AOPA's data did not see an actuarial need. Insurance Co have had a LOT of losses over the last few years and they're apparently looking for various Profit Centers to make up the losses. I also believe AOPA is looking into how to change this and get fair pricing actually based ON THE NUMBERS. So if anyone is at an event will Mark Baker or other senior people, be sure to ask if there's any action on this and report back.

So you're talking about the Landing/Recognition light, not the Wingtip Recognition light... Correct?

Are you sure about the price? At least for GA vs the big guys? They don't list the price on the website, but I thought it was still in the $400 range.

Damn.... I hate it when that happens!!!!

I agree with @PT20J on the gauges. If they were not sent out for calibration while the engine was being rebuilt, they should be. Then if the numbers are still off, the mechanic can see what else is off. Note on the gauges.... I flew a big circle X-US trip last October. I had been doing a lot of short hops and wasn't paying much attention to MP. But on the long legs I noticed that I was putting in a lot more MP to make my normal speeds. And the fuel flow was not off at these higher MP settings. So did a quick check one warm morning and found the MP gauge showing a couple of more inches than the ATIS. And an additional note.... It was a ROYAL PAIN to find a replacement for the combo MP/FF gauge in my 231 !!!! No one had the parts to rebuild my gauge and there were none to be found. (I now have a source if you need one.)

My Pulselite system has the Recg Lite switch on the panel with all the other Landing, Strobe, Nav, etc. switches. Then there is a second toggle switch down on the center console (sort of by the flaps) that switches between Pulse and On. I have probably only used that switch once or twice since the original installation. Up until now there was always the heat issue while on the ground, so I just turn on the Recognition Lights and want them to pulse. Now that there is no heat issue, I may be turning them to just ON more often for taxiing on those dark nights at non-towered fields where there is little or no taxi lighting.

I had read about aero-lites.com before, but forgot all about them. That may be the best way to go.

I looked at a lot of the old threads and I know this topic has been hashed out over the years, but looking for an update from the wealth of knowledge.... Anyone see anything of interest at Sun'n Fun or any other local airport show? Looking to upgrade my Glare Shield lights to LED and would prefer Certified, but would go with a known manufacturer that could be signed off. Really don't want to just grab some unknow lighting off the web that may cause issues (of course in IMC on a dark night ). I do know about the SPT lights that Aircraft Spruce is showing. Anyone have any pro or con stories on them? I also reached out to @OSUAV8TER, but he's not currently carrying any Glare Shield lights.

Did you happen to notice the voltage during all of your flights? Was it in the high 13 or low 14 range? Did the JPI keep stopping on the Voltage display? (pending which JPI you have)

Friend was having issues and asked our mechanic (Air Mods & Repair, NJ). He said to increase the RPMs to (I think) 1200 and then pull the mixture. My friend that constantly had problems in the summer never had another issue. Your mileage... er... startage may vary.

A lot of people do really need the max battery life they can get. But as you're implying, most of us do NOT. I've always wished there was an option that will Stop the charging at 80% and not start charging again until the battery hits 70% - which is pretty unlikely if you're doing an over night charge. My Android does have an Adaptive Charging mode you can tie to an Alarm to have the phone not rapid charge and then sit there overnight, but it still goes to 100%. So I usually try to charge it up to ~80% before I go to bed and then, if needed, bring it back to around 80% again while I'm having breakfast.

With my current plate people would always question "IF R RATED" So that brought up some interesting conversations.

Mine does not fly it unless I tell him there is flight control issue that warrants it. But they do usually run it up and check for oil leaks, etc.

I've got NWFS on my list from some earlier research. Glad to hear another recommendation for them. My planes is in for interior right now, so won't be here for a while. But still trying to find a spot. I've got a lead that I hope works out.

Spokane

Now ya went and made me look it up!!!! First time was May 1998. Prior to that I had been using a guy at DXR, but then he moved on and I discovered Air Mods. And now I have to start the search all over again, I've moved out to WA.

I've use AirMods since they were back at Old Bridge. Highly recommend them.

I just moved next to an AFB. I've always heard how they need to keep current on Radar Approaches, so I'll find out soon. Haven't done one since a PPP years ago in RI.

Good chance that your primary vacuum pump has failed and the Precise Flight backup pump has taken over. But like the others have said, you need to check the manuals you have.

That's what I originally thought, but another K owner was positive it was Kts. Guess I'll have a little fun in correcting him! (Should probably find some documentation first.) To add to the mess.... I've been told by the 3rd party contractor that issues the Lic Plates that I need to get a straight plate, THEN an Aviation plate and THEN the Vanity characters. Paying for all the steps individually! Sound really strange so I'm trying to get through to the DMV to confirm.