PeteMc

Ah yes, I guess I had seen the side vents in the photo, but didn't make the connection that it wasn't a standard flow-thru like the majority of heaters. And I have to admit it looks like a box fan, so I had that in the back of my mind.

Connext between other devices or to your iPad? I've noticed that I need to have my iPad turned on when the GTN finishes it startup process or it will not connect. Also, the iPad cannot be connected to my phones Hotspot or any other WiFi device. Just needs to be sitting there in ForeFlight waiting for the GTN to search for it.

I see that there are TINY feet on the heater. Do you really want to put it on the carpet? Even if the heater doesn't get all that hot, I think I'd put it on some sort of heat resistant tile.

Also a little unclear of exactly what's going on.... But if you're talking about the "Visual" button that pops up on the display, you need to have a Route in so the GTN knows you're arriving at an Airport. Also,you may need to be X miles away from the airport for the GTN to realize it needs to show you that button. The Default (I believe) is 10 miles, but you can change that in the Settings. NOTE: I don't ever use that function if I'm in the pattern, so I don't actually remember if the button shows up anytime you are within those X miles or if you're approaching from a greater distance and get to the Visual Button to show up. But regardless it the Visual button showing up, you should be able to go to the Procedures, select Approach for the Airport and scroll down to the bottom of the list. All of the Visual Approach options are listed there. So if you select AND ACTIVATE one of those, you should get the full visual guidance.

My first question is who did the prior Annual? (Sorry if someone already asked this, I didn't see it skimming through the messages.) I'd be very curious why they missed the corrosion?! Was the maintenance differed? It seem very strange to me that the corrosion got so bad that it's grounding the plane now and no prior annual made note that corrosion was starting and needed to be watched. Also surprised there was nothing done to try and slow or stop the corrosion. I'd want to talk to the IA that signed off the last couple of annuals to confirm if the prior owner was aware of the issue. There is always the possibility that they did NOT know. It would be a shame if the shop they trusted really didn't do a full inspection and it got to this point. So as far as the sale goes, the prior owner would not be in the mix if they had no clue. That leaves the IA for the prior annuals and the shop that did the Pre-Buy to explain why you're finding out about this now.

My planes in getting a FW update for everything. Just sent my guy an email to find out if he had access to v2.43 when he did the updates.

It would appear the way they set it up is that you change it on the 275, not the GTN. So the button is hidden. But it would be nice if the avionics shop confirmed that.

Picture you're showing of the 275 does show LOC and is green, so it would appear that it is following the ILS/LOC. But certainly worth checking out if you're supposed to be able to change that on the 750 or just on the 275.

I'd say the GI275 as well. Look at the GNX75 for WAAS and ADS-B. Keep the 530 for Comm, ILS and backup GPS. Still means you'll probably want to keep another Comm. You'd have to check the prices, but another combo would be GI275x2, GNC355 (WAAS GPS & Comm), GNS530 (existing, Comm, ILS, BU GPS), GTX345 (ADS-B In/Out)

Actually "California Custom Products" Purple. If you search "California Gold polish" you'll get Mother's.

I was very impressed with LV Avionics at Allentown, PA (KABE).

As I understand it, but will defer to a true engine-maniac... The oil acidity will build up as the oil sits. Also, as the engine warms and cools (surrounding air temperature) while the plane sits for days, not minutes, it can build up humidity inside. Some of that moisture is just in the engine case, some gets in the oil. So those guys that start their planes for 10-15 minutes in the winter thinking they're doing good are really spreading that acidic oil and moisture around in their engine. That's the stories you've heard about the quick starts of the engine. In your case, after flying for a while, you have probably boiled off all the moisture and a lot of the acidity (old oil always is more acidic than new). In addition, your engine parts are still covered with oil from the flight. So there is no problem restarting the engine for your short taxi. The oil is as good as it's going to get until your next change. NOTE: There are a lot of people that say never start up again for a short taxi. They say it is the starting that causes a lot of damage, separate from the oil question you raised. So I try not to unnecessarily start my engine (and I used to be able to hand tow my plane the 4 spots over to where the self-serve used to be), but I too think keeping the tanks full is important. And it's better to restart the plane after it has run for a while vs. running the engine for 3-5 minutes to get the fuel and then shutdown.

Very true. And I guess there is no reason not to use Antifreeze, old habit just thinking it's more toxic. The RV type and the windshield cleaner will do the trick in most cases and you don't need to be concerned as much about wiping down the plane and getting it all over your hands, cloths, etc.

Nooo... Not Auto Antifreeze (as in the FAA reference).... Just the windshield cleaner, or the stuff @BravoWhiskey posted the picture of. I use that in our cabin every year and available at any auto shop. If you don't see it when you walk in the door, ask them for "Mobile Home" or "RV" antifreeze (vs. straight auto radiator antifreeze). One other thought if you do still have ice and need to spray. If you can, get whatever you use really warm. I know that may not be real easy, but maybe keep it in the car right in front of the heater and only put smaller amounts in the spray bottle to do smaller sections. ADDED: And the point of wiping the wing off falls in with the FAA document. The sprays we're talking about have not been tested at altitude and at the temps you may encounter. Dry or not. So you don't want the stuff locking up any moving parts. Also why you need to confirm everything moves and is dry while you're in the hangar. Once you're out, it's like any other day on the ramp with all it's winter pitfalls.

If you're in the hangar for 5 days there's a good chance the ice will come off. Between your engine heater putting off some heat, some sublimation and and on your daily check a few gentle whacks on the icy sections with your open hand to break up the ice without damaging the wings, I'm guessing it will come off. Heating would obviously be your best option, but if you can't... If you still have ice the day before you leave, use a spray bottle filled with auto windshield cleaner/antifreeze should do the trick. (I've never seen one with Ammonia, but check the ingredients.) Go around the plane a couple of times spraying it on and give it a little time to work. Then do your gentle whacks to see of you can break up the ice. And be sure to dry off the wings wherever you sprayed. Also, but sure to drop the flaps and check all the control surfaces to make sure they are not jammed up with ice. Ice has a habit of getting in everywhere with the melting and refreezing you described.

I think I may have gotten the last or near the last cover from Jim. Really like his work. Luckily it will be a few years, but I'll have to check out the Mac covers.

In the AVWeb article I just read it referenced a posted comment (don't know where) from another Lear pilot that Rwy 17 would have been too short, especially if wet. So that might have been part of the decision process to do the circle to land.

With v3.11 you can apparently put on SD card in either the GTN or in any of the GNC, GNX, or GPS boxes, they will now update the Database from each other. Not an issue since the GNC/GNX/GPS were released that they would update between each other, but the GTN was always in it's own world. I had already talked to my Avionics guy to bring all of my FW up to date in January, so as soon as it's done I'll be giving it a try. If anyone else has the current software in all the boxes, let us know if it works. On the CrossFill issue, I hear it is still in the works. So hopefully sometime this coming year!

If I have the correct time, the Wx was not down to minimums either. KSEE 280255Z VRB05KT 3SM BR BKN020 OVC026 10/08 A2998

Take a look at John Mininger's pics above. You can push the iPad a little further away from the panel and lower it. I use the extensions like he did and also tilted mine down a bit. So I can again see all my instruments. I do have to look around the iPad a bit to see some of the switches.

I'm team yoke mount on this one too, I have the RAM mount. I don't like the concept of blocking the windows which basically means blocking traffic. The traffic could be other planes that are flying in airspace that does not require ADS-B Out, OR... as we've just seen in Utah with the Cessna 208B, it could be a ultralight, glider, paraglider, powered parachute or any number of "things" in the sky that the only way to realize it is there is to see it. One of the things I was taught early on was if the "thing" you spot stays in the same place in the window, odds are you're on a converging path. So if that place is behind the iPad, then you won't see it until it gets really big. IMPORTANT: One thing to check (RAM or any yoke mount) is to make sure that when you push the yoke all the way forward, it is not going to potentially damage any switches or knobs. You may not push full forward in flight, but what about a ground check of the controls. Luckily I saw that if my yoke was full forward and I then went to the right, the mount would have clipped off a switch. ADDED: Looks like @John Mininger posted his picture while I was composing my post. I have the exact same setup as he does. .

Is this an annual thing? We'll probably have headed back east by then, but will keep it in mind for the future.

I originally used WingX, but had to drop it when I discovered Garmin wouldn't give them access. I'm assuming the only reason FF has it was originally due to their market share then connection to Boeing. And if they had been on the outs before, I'll bet that would have changed as soon as the sale to Boeing when through.

Monkey see, monkey do.... Glad it all worked out for the newbie in the 172. My guess he won't be doing that again or assuming those guys in the Bonanzas know what they're doing!!

Your 252 only had a tail strobe? My 231 had a nav and strobe in the tail. I've also got the Whelen LED now too, but always had the combo in the tail.