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Brandt

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  1. They have supply chain issues resolved, and anticipate restarting production in 10 weeks. However, they have a 4 million can backlog. Anticipate a significant delay in fulfilling backlog. However, apparently some allocation remains available on the startup order if you order direct from the company. Sold by the case. They don’t charge your credit card until order is fulfilled.
  2. I’m convinced that if we fund a scholarly study concluding that proximity to parachute fabric causes cellulite we’d put Cirrus into bankruptcy.
  3. Then you want an Acclaim.
  4. https://www.batteryminders.com/batteryminder-accessory-bm-aik2a-airframe-interface-kit-for-use-with-faa-certified-aircraft/ I had two of these hard mounted to the top of the avionics rack and use two battery minders. Yes, you have to fiddle with the battery panel, but the quick disconnect is great and I can monitor the health of both batteries independently. Strongly suggest this.
  5. RE AoA - no problem with the Mooney wing up high. Flew at FL210 this week for a long round trip. On two occasions had ATC point out A320s 1,000 feet below me. You could hear the surprise in the first pilot’s voice when the Mooney traffic above him was called out… I considered cautioning him for my wake turbulence but my better judgement prevailed…
  6. Dugosh is great. You can get a Hertz rental delivered to KERV as well. Nice town. Good food here http://railscafe.com And an hour to San Antonio
  7. Not a Mooney, but applies to Mooneys. Found it interesting.
  8. I have had one on backorder since March. Last I heard was maybe this coming April. Not what you want to hear, but so you know.
  9. Damn new math. Never want to exaggerate. I meant .81.
  10. Yes, you clearly fell for my dastardly plan of asking you legitimate questions. And yes, I do get how you do it. While I also prefer a 500 fpm descent with little to no power reduction, that was not possible under the circumstances I described. It is clearly inefficient to fly fast only to throw out drag devices in a slam dunk descent in the end. But you stated that using the prop as a drag device is preferable to speed brakes, which also was not practical in the scenario I described. I told you we disagreed. Your response was smug. But hey, I’ve been wrong before. I’m not only willing to factually defend my views but I’m also willing to admit when I am wrong if presented with relevant facts. So I posed some questions. It wasn’t an evil plan, it was an attempt at dialogue, even if spirited. I am not angry, just disappointed that you ignored most of them.
  11. I agree with everything you posted. In this case it a combo of the handover from Washington Center, IAD traffic and the mountains. I just find the idea that preferring using the prop or gear as a drag device over speed brakes when needed is without merit.
  12. 1. RE inefficiency. So when do you believe speed brakes are necessary? 2. If you can pull back the throttle to 20” and descend at 1100 fpm from 17,000 to 1,500 without decreasing cylinder temp below the green then you are a wizard. 3. Putting the gear down before it’s necessary is inefficient and no different than speed brakes. 4. Using the least amount of fuel is far less important to me than engine and prop governor stress, so I guess it depends on what you consider important.
  13. OK I’ll play. Why in the world would I want to add any stress to my prop governor or engine to serve as a brake when I have a purpose built device that adds to drag and allows me to keep my cht’s up in a 1000 fpm descent? And how is a prop a “more efficient” source of drag?
  14. Yup. Did it today. Washington Center dumped me from 17,000 about 50 miles from KGAI. Speed at the yellow line headed down at 1100 fpm and 25 inches. Speed brakes through touchdown.
  15. RE Cirrus. True, but be careful. Don’t want them to prematurely pop their chute….
  16. I do so occasionally. Especially when landing at a larger airport in which I’ve had to keep my speed up on final. Doing, so was one of the first things I was taught during my transition training. No change in handling, no change in stall speed, obviously less effectiveness as the airplane slows down. But sometimes useful and perfectly acceptable technique.
  17. Not mine. All DB info in top card of the MFD. Nothing in PFD. FS510 in bottom MFD. I’ve stopped using it. Stupid slow.
  18. My friend who was an AA pilot had his pocket knife confiscated on his way to captain a flight. He told TSA they could have it, but needed to know if they also wanted him to go get the fire axe from the cockpit?
  19. I like the Precise Flight cannulas with the x3 conservers. You need one for each user. Conservers lower O2 costs and are easier on your nose than constant flow. No need for a full face mask below FL180.
  20. And it’s a government website, so it probably cost twice as much to build and three times as long to complete as a private sector offering….
  21. Lots of changes. I found this YouTube video helpful.
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