Rick Junkin

Keep a close eye on it for a while. It's always possible that the problem was caused by some other wiring problem, like a loose crimp, that was disturbed and self-corrected when you were manipulating the connector. There were a number of times where we wrote up electrical anomalies after acceptance test flights on brand new airplanes where the disposition was, "massaged wire bundle". Electrical anomalies can be weird.

The problem with that, which I believe they demonstrated in a Bonanza in the AOPA trials, is once you reach 1500' you'll probably be too far away from the runway to make it back. Brian Schiff did a podcast on this topic and provided some exercises to execute at altitude to determine your aircraft's capabilities and potential for making this all work. Here are a few links to his different discussions. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3D7ujKRXTj5b8&ved=2ahUKEwjD4dSk3riPAxXU5ckDHb7WOP8QwqsBegQIGRAG&usg=AOvVaw2DKC5nnXEW5cIq743tIkpA https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DinTw5L-vg8E&ved=2ahUKEwjD4dSk3riPAxXU5ckDHb7WOP8QkPEHegQIGBAG&usg=AOvVaw0LSifYeOw2IUcGa5Pudv6J https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DzlC3AfCaXAE&ved=2ahUKEwjD4dSk3riPAxXU5ckDHb7WOP8QwqsBegQIFhAG&usg=AOvVaw0n9w33hvX2X73-ZHRe0fcI

Clean the connection between the transducer and ship wiring first. That's the easiest fix and a high probability cause.

Parker, you’ve opened a can of worms! Which of the long bodies warrant the best rates?

At the risk of being labeled an anarchist or vigilante - tar and feathers liberally applied by local community members used to combat these kinds of things pretty well.

Just started a few minutes ago when I logged on. @mooniac58

What has changed in your aviation profile from last year? Old Republic, through @Parker_Woodruff, renewed mine 3 months ago at the same premium as last year. Did something happen in the industry this quarter?

Has anyone used these or know anything more about them? These are different than the visual runway guidance that had been previously available. It's a $200 premium on top of the normal nav database, and according to this video there are only 30 some airports for which Garmin has developed these "approaches".

I have to wonder what customer base they are targeting. Someone must still be subscribing, right? I do miss the Belvoir publications.

Even if they don't "look" dirty spray them with a good contact cleaner. I've had great success with DeoxIT D5. https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-D5S-6-DeoxIT-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00006LVEU/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WWYV76T4o0F4opwdowjH0wKgBGfkY79pWk4lQF3-MQf21_xYV_duMGSp7YQEkfz-0tvJjLtcZcFP2SZJoLsKiQ7GOJefjYHXqZp6GJwCi0ST9OfM2RgamWwL94C9RhHbhX46_7YffRQGVCkbGq8qNReh76tRwNbrX2U0z4Rvz1ZX1FKXOtsUFD2XpgONIRyM4yzcNmMvTd-dHh67aSPcQyORgI08OMiHO8KIni1YPVueuryLBQaKZzmkDOB-yfthQaGHyfHD_M6QtlOCikZJjKJLfytOGlYrb6ouQPopVho.JhwJhQNH5zyNM_WkvnGVPQGy1LjAIHAUXShDTavPwNc&dib_tag=se&hvadid=694732379514&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9013376&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=993048907826850571--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=993048907826850571&hvtargid=kwd-308864129431&hydadcr=18913_13357727&keywords=deoxit%2Bcontact%2Bcleaner&mcid=aa23b88adeb6365584c80f4f783daaac&qid=1755956909&sr=8-1&th=1

The latest IPN has articles on both SmartCharts and Dynamic Procedures. Interesting to note that Sporty's is normally a stronger advocate for ForeFlight but the two articles have very different tones with the excitement going to Garmin Pilot. Both articles are some of the better ones I've read detailing the features from an operational perspective. Dynamic Procedures article: https://ipadpilotnews.com/2025/08/foreflight-launches-dynamic-procedures/?utm_source=BlogEmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=I25083A&utm_id=01K31B4FY38M7XVS8GR7HBGXF7&utm_term=READ MORE&utm_content=Should Pilots Buy an iPad with a Built-In GPS%3F %2B ForeFlight Introduces Dynamic Procedures&_kx=yegQcfXR2q3SPS36YNW7F3fQ9ATJJF-OKKIxkYzRyQY.XnPJzL SmartCharts article: https://ipadpilotnews.com/2025/06/garmin-smartcharts-a-pilots-guide-to-interactive-instrument-charts/?utm_source=BlogEmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=I25083A&utm_id=01K31B4FY38M7XVS8GR7HBGXF7&utm_term=READ MORE&utm_content=Should Pilots Buy an iPad with a Built-In GPS%3F %2B ForeFlight Introduces Dynamic Procedures&_kx=yegQcfXR2q3SPS36YNW7F3fQ9ATJJF-OKKIxkYzRyQY.XnPJzL

@0TreeLemur Found it BENZ AIRBORNE-KULITE TRANSDUCER.pdf

Check the barrel connector on the transducer pigtail. It’s likely dirty/corroded. Cleaning it up may provide a short term fix. It worked on my Bravo. There’s a service instruction from the transducer manufacturer that essentially says to replace the barrel connector with individual knife connectors on each wire. I have it filed, once I get to my computer I’ll send you a copy.

I had a friend in a sister squadron take one of those in the face at 480kts. He was in the back seat of a Strike Eagle. The bird came through the canopy over the pilot and hit the WSO full on in his visor/helmet and chest. He survived, and made it back on flight status about 6 months later as I recall. Your friend's friend was very fortunate!

Well bummer. I removed all of the Camlocs on my belly panels and replaced them with Skybolt 2800's last year. Is this a recent quality problem? @laytonl, @PT20J, @Marc_B, when did you buy your Skybolts?