PeteMc

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.

A couple of (nit picking) thoughts: Fuel Sumps: Drain or Checked or Fuel Ckd (Did you drain the tank?? ) Strobe Lights: Strobe's On or Beacon On, assuming you have a Beacon. I don't usually turn the Strobes on unless I'm taxiing across a runway or going onto one to depart. (I also don't ever turn my Beacon off. So if I forget the Master while updating, etc. The Beacon will still be flashing when I get out of the plane.) Prop: Just as an FYI... I learned from Inst. and @ MAPA PPP to reduce the RPMs for the prop. Better for the Prop & Governor not to do a full range test at high RPM. I do the Mag check at the higher RPM, then reduce to about 1500 RPM for the Prop (min RPM where your plane still has full range on the prop). Shutdown: You could add a Mag Grounding Check.

That's fine for the Buyer to want this, but your friend should say NO and stick with the standard wording. The point is so that a "looker" that MIGHT be able to come up with the cash doesn't pull the plane off the market while they're trying to pull things together. Then ultimately they can't and the sale falls through. During the time the "looker" is trying to get the cash, your friend could loose a couple of other real buyers. If someone is serious about the plane, they will have no problem putting down the money. And as you said, if a major problem is found, then the Buyer will get their money back.

I grew up in the NW (eastern WA) and in March you can have some gorgeous blue sky days. However... we were never surprised when we had a mid March dump of a couple of feet of new snow for spring skiing. So as long as you have a flexible schedule OR you can come back for you plane if you have a "must leave" date. Then you should have a great trip.

I just get a "Traffic" alert. No bearing, high/low, etc. ADDED: Sorry, meant to say I have a GTN & GTX, but don't have the G3X.

I should have, but didn't connect that it was the County pulling the strings on removing the 100LL. When I read the news the other day I sent off an email on how I would not be stopping there on my next trip in that area (granted, it may be a while) due to the lack of proper fuel. Realize now I was probably justpreaching to the choir....