PeteMc

@rbp & @goodyFAB Quick update on the Garmin DB update between GTN and the GNC/GNX/GPS... If you have GTN software v6.72 and GNC 355 software version 3.10, the DB update should work. No release date on the CrossFill, but the word is that they're still working on it and it should be soon. No clue what "soon" means in Garmanese, but since they were shooting for basically now, I hope it won't be too much longer.

I think @rbp was just saying if you create your SD Cards as a Sync Update it will create an SD Card you can use in any of your devices. That's how I create my cards and I do not use the FS510 card at all (it just stays in the plane). So if there were issues with the GTN wanting to upload a DB, you could take the card out of one of your other devices and plug it into the GTN to do the update, then put it back. (I don't know if it is required, but I always shut down the Avionics before swapping the cards.) If you don't have multiple Garmin devices, just get a second SD Card and update your FS510 and the spare card. If there's a DB issue in the future, just put in your spare card to make sure the GTN's DB is current. My GNC355 will update the GI275, but at the moment they still have not fixed the issue to allow the GNC to update the GTN (supposedly coming "soon" <cough>). So my process is to swap the SD Card in the GNC and to pull the FS510 and put in an updated SD Card. Then I power up and let the GTN update and confirm the GNC has also updated. Power down and put back in the FS510. (Then a normal start and power up the Avionics and go). Eventually I won't even have to touch the FS510 (so less wear & tear and chance of failure), I'll just swap the one SD Card in the GNC and that will update the GTN and GI275. On the issue of your GTN freezing, looks like you may have a bad FS510 or the slot in the GTN. So it sounds like you have a trip to the avionics shop in your near future. Guess you could reload all the DBs on the FS510 to confirm if the shops not on your field. But if there are issues after updating again, one or the other are bad.

What are you putting on? And what are the benefits?

Just to clarify.... It will load it into the VOR Freq into the Standby Position, you still need to make it Active. Same for the ILS. But agree you should only have to push once to switch the Freq on the VOR and then again to switch the CDI mode. On the ILS, pending how you have your settings, it will flip the CDI on it's own.

"Can" or did you mean "...can't be used without the nozzle touching the tank/filler metal." In my Mooney and all the Cessnas and Pipers I flew early on, there's no way I could guarantee not touching the metal.

Isn't the limiting speed for the movement of the gear? Didn't think there was a limiting speed when in locked down position. Though the limiting factor was stress on the motor, though I guess some of the gear doors could rip off (but don't remember that ever being the issue).

I leave mine on the seat and my wife's goes in the back seat to get the cables out of the way. If we go away for any extended period of time, We'll put them in the cases. For those putting them on the glare shield.... Remember there are magnets in the headphone/speaker part of your headsets. They're not extremely strong, but they are magnets. As such, they potentially could affect your compass if left nearby for extended periods of time.

Also check with your mechanic. I know mine has a box of random switches and switch caps. I probably won't be back over there until Jan. But if you're still looking after the holidays, shoot me a reminder and I'll ask him.

Interesting, maybe it was a Server issue and not with the App. Mine is still not working, but I'll check again later.

Follow Up: Just got an email back from FF that they've duplicated the issue and have passed it on to Engineering. Hopefully there will be a patch released soon.

This is true at the moment, but since so many people went with the smaller box (GNC/GNX/GPS) as their second box, G is supposedly working on the software fix. You apparently can update the Nav DB from the GTN to the GNC, but I don't do it that way. I just swap out the SD Card in the GNC. For the GTN I do have to put a SD Card in and power up the radios to load the DB. Then I have to shut back down to swap out the SD Card and put my FS510 back in. It will be really nice once they get the DB update and Crossfill fixed. Story I heard was that Engineering asked if they should make the then new GNC/GNX/GPS boxes compatible with the GTNs and Marketing said no. I think they were thinking it would force people to go with two GTNs and obviously they were wrong (at least for their non corporate/commercial customers).

Makes sense. But if you move things around in your panel, you can keep the potential 275 in mind. Pending how serious you're considering the 275, you might ask your avionics guy about the pro, cons and cost to pre wiring for the 275. Wouldn't make much sense if you're going to add radios down the road, but if the radios are planned for this upgrade, making a harness with the 275 connectors already there might make sense. And just to toss out my radio config... I went with the GTN650Xi as the primary GPS/NAV/COMM and the GNC355 as the backup GPS/COMM. At the time I was also considering the costs and I think this is a great combo. But I almost went with two GTNs. Didn't think I'd use the charts in the 750 and with the iPad for general reference I didn't see the need for the bigger screen off to the right.

No, appears there is a BUG. I've got a K, so I can get above 17K, but no winds are shown for me either. Most common reason is because of the length of the flight, so I wonder if there's an issue with how FF is calculating the distance. It may just stop calculating based on some set max number and not on the actual distance of the flight.

I just sent off an email to FF. I didn't notice it in Oct when I did a big circle X-US trip. But mine are stopping too and I'm guessing it's a BUG in one of the recent updates. I plugged in a 587nm trip (VFR Direct just to see) and the winds stopped at 16,500. Not that I like to go into the FLs, but sometimes the winds make it worth wearing the mask.

What will you have to backup the Aspen, I went with one of each. GI275 is a great display, but as @philiplane said, not nearly the same screen real estate. I fly the Aspen and typically put the 275 on the Traffic screen for VFR or VMC flights. But the primary reason for the 275 is as a backup to my Aspen and on a real IMC flight I'll have it on the AI screen. It also has my primary and second GPS fed into it, so on an Approach, I can have both units displaying the Approach from different boxs. If any combination of Aspen, 275 or GPS fails, I've already got the other one setup. Pending when and why the failure, I can opt to go missed or continue.

Since you don't know when you're going to need to jump your plane so you can clean the connectors before you leave the hangar... I'll suggest what I do with the plug and electronics for years. That is simple what's referred to as "exercising" the contacts. Push in the plug, then pull it right back off 3-4 times. Unless there's something really corroded on either end, as it it should be replaced, then exercising it a bit should scrape everything enough to get a good connection.

Or maybe a full set of replacement of switch covers in the donators color of choice? And these are for the newer ETA switch covers, correct? If you're looking for the Klixon switch cover, @AH-1 Cobra Pilot is (was?) making them.

If you're talking about the port in the side of the plane, is it really only 2 pins? There isn't a smaller 3rd pin in there that opens the relay once the main two wires have already been connected. As you mentioned, the next big issue is getting the larger auto clamps in there without arcing. I'd stick with the regular jumper cables with the correct connector. And I'd also suggest keeping the cables in the plane... Yes, there have been the few times where the plane had been sitting in some really cold Wx for a few days and while pre-heating I'll plug in the jumper cables to warm the battery. But the times I've REALLY needed them have all been away from home and not having them would have been an issue. Once the the rear overhead light was bumped removing baggage mid day, then there was the time I pulled onto a super bright ramp and just forgot I had turned on the overhead light while taxiing. And then there was the time the battery was starting to go and scheduled to be replaced at the annual in a few weeks.... Well, it wasn't even cold enough to pre-heat, but when we got back to the plane it just didn't quite have enough punch to start the plane. In ALL of these cases there was no one around with any kind of power unit. But in all the cases there was someone that had a car, but either car jumpers or no jumpers. If you really don't want to carry your cables, there is just a plug you can get with knobs on the end. Those work great with car jumper cables. But you still have to hope someone has a set of cables with them.

Yes, but I didn't see any clear date on that page. I did see the older sources listed, but still not clear when the article was written. So my take away was "...The legal community is moving to..." Which is all fine and good, but a LOT of the FARs, Legal Interpretations and other aviation documents were all written back when all the lawyers did think it meant “...has a duty to...” and used it as such. So I'd don't think you'd get far arguing that Shall meant the new definition for a doc written decades ago. Oh, but I can see lots of billable hours fighting new and old definitions. Have to tell my (lawyer) nephew to watch out for those cases!

That's an option, but I think he'd rather just find the part. Not so sure the bulkhead is available either for his plane. It's a Trophy 211, so don't really know how many options he has.

Assuming they have them in stock.... And therein lies the problem. Mechanic has been calling all over for a few weeks and can't find one anywhere. Figured it was time to start reaching to see if anyone knew of a source.

Original post, the lower red box on the left side (pp 4-63). But start at the beginning of the paragraph above the red box with the "should" in it to get the full context. EDIT: I said "right side" in my original post, meant LEFT side/column.

Not a lawyer and not in the insurance biz. But my guess is they are self insured for all the stupidity that happens that you know no individual is going to have the coverage for. Had it been some huge corporate entity, maybe. But otherwise I'm sure they just write it off. I'm also sure it will be included in the numbers the next time they go to the state(s) to ask for a rate increase too. I'm curious to hear from anyone that was in the area. How long did it take them to reroute the power?

UPDATE: Looks like he found one on FB. I have a friend who's plane is down looking for a Lasar Doubler Pt# 680031-029. I was used by Mooney briefly in the 80s and with his ModWorks conversion. If anyone knows of a source, let me know. So far his mechanic has not been able to find one.

Patrick Merkle has apparently given some interviews. Here's a short blurb I just ran across. (Sorry if it was already posted, I didn't see it anywhere.) https://wjla.com/news/local/maryland-plane-crash-patrick-merkle-pilot-power-tower-gaithersburg-montgomery-county-airpark-miraculous-one-point-landing?fbclid=IwAR1gclJbhQQTAMvBkwmIKh3NuuOPcgDhzFYbvS5ZMluhqAwwts-CTN9L4MQ