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I installed one in April of this year. I'm turbo'd and live at 7109' MSL. We wired it to fire the lower plugs, which I changed from Tempest massives to Tempest fine wires, which have a gap about as wide as the one between some front teeth I've seen. I've experienced cooler CHTs, smoother engine ignition, and about 1/2 gal/hour less fuel consumption at the same settings as I had used previously. The ElectroAire guys will readily tell you that the most dramatic improvement in performance will occur in a normally aspirated engine at lower altitudes. Like other commenters, I wish we could get rid of the other mag and go to a purely electronic system. For what it's worth don't think that's too far away.

Lee-- There's very little you HAVE to do via buttons; you can enter flight-plan locations, for instance, using the small button on the right. I'm not overly fond of button-pushing, either, but I like the IFD540 much more than I did my GTN650. Simpson should be along to answer your specific questions.

This is precisely how I used to do it in my former J w/Aspen. The KFC200 works the same way with my IFD540.

To keep the cabin warm, try one of the kerosene or gasoline camp lights. They get hot fast. If you live where winter doesn't last long, you could hire a politician to sit in the cabin overnight.

Paul-- Check your charts. TFR 9/2934 is permanent since 2009 BUT is only up to 1500' over Mr. Bush's home in Dallas, not at the ranch in Crawford. The one over the ranch was rescinded very soon after his presidency ended.

Lee-- I removed a GNS650 and a KT74 ADS-B out transponder and installed an IFD540, the Avidyne transponder and their ADS-B in receiver. It is a very neat installation, and using the IFD540 is a real joy. Enhanced software (v 10.2) is due out sometime soon, and it will greatly enhance the unit. Avidyne has a very active forum that includes a section devoted to the IFD540/440.

Long shot but one that worked for me on my '78J: check the ignition switch. I changed mine when I began to get very sporadic starting, and it solved the problem.

While a lot of owners never bother to consider engine time between overhauls, if I were thinking about this aircraft, I'd quote Continental's published guidance of overhauling that engine every 12 years. While you might find it doesn't need it, that gives you a bargaining chip with the seller. Banks generally don't know diddly about aircraft values and they price accordingly. You could have a gem her, or you could have a piece of coal. I'd tell them it would take at least $35K to overhaul the engine and offer them $50K, less whatever else a good pre-buy indicated. Rainman gave you good advice.

+1 Have done this on two airplanes, and it works well.

The Gulfstream G5 has the AHRS, plenty of speed and speed indicators, AOA if you want it, fine altimiters. Not low $, but you get what you pay for.

This somehow got posted under the wrong topic. Here is the original Garmin Service Advisory. 1200 E. 151st Street Olathe, KS 66062 913-397-8200 SERVICE ADVISORY NO.: 1506 Rev A TO: Garmin Aviation Service Centers, Distributors, and End Users DATE: April 9, 2015 SUBJECT: Spare Supplemental Data Cards PRODUCTS AFFECTED All G5000, G5000H, G3000, G2000, G1000, G1000H, G950, G900X, G600, G500, G500H, and GTN 650/750 Series products are affected. ISSUE Due to variability in the specification and build quality of commercially available data cards, some data cards may not be compatible or approved for use with your Garmin system. To ensure availability of data cards that are both compatible and authorized under Garmin TSOs, Garmin now offers blank replacement cards for your avionics. These blank cards do not contain any pre-loaded aviation databases, and are intended for operators who have already purchased databases from the flyGarmin website. Databases for Garmin avionics can be purchased directly from www.flyGarmin.com. Blank replacement cards are available through authorized Garmin Aviation Dealers and Service Centers. Table 1 shows the compatibility of each replacement card and serves as a reference to ensure the correct card is installed in the specified system. The compatible Replacement SD Card part numbers, 010-01431-00 and 010-01431-01, are equivalent to the “Original Part Number(s)” listed in Table 2 through Table 5 when loaded with the specified data from flygarmin.com. Table 1: Replacement Card Compatibility Device Original Part Number(s) Replacement (Blank) Part Number G5000, G5000H, G3000, G2000 010-00474-44 010-01431-01 G1000, G950, G900X 010-00330-41, -42, -43, -45 010-01431-00 G1000H 010-00330-4A,-4B, -4C, -4D, -4E, -4F 010-01431-01 G600 010-00769-70, -43, -A1 010-01431-01 G500 010-00769-70, -44, -A1 010-01431-01 G500H 010-00769-70, -4A, -4B, -4C,-4D, -4E, -4F, -AA, -AB, -AC, -AD, -AE, -AF 010-01431-01 GTN 750, GTN 750H, GTN 725, GTN 650, GTN 650H, GTN 635, GTN 635H, GTN 625 010-00900-00, -10, -20, -30, 010-01157-00, -41, -42, -43, -44, -45, -46 010-01431-01 © 2015 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Service Advisory 1506 April 9, 2015 Page 1 of 7 Replacement card part number 010-01431-00 is an 8GB micro SD card with adapter, and 010-01431-01 is an 8 GB SD card. G1000, G950, and G900X must have software version 8.20 or later in order to support the specified replacement card. G600/G500 must have GDU 620 software version 3.00 or later in order to support the specified replacement card. G500H must have GDU 620 software version 4.00 or later in order to support the replacement card. All other products are fully compatible with the specified replacement cards. Tables 2-5 below outline the databases to be downloaded to the spare supplemental database card to make it equivalent to the factory provided data card. Table 2: G5000, G5000H, G3000, G2000 Data Card Databases Original Part Number SafeTaxi Terrain BaseMap Obstacle FliteCharts Airport Directory 010-00474-44 United States Worldwide (4.9 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe United States United States, AOPA Table 3: G1000, G1000H Data Card Databases Original Part Number SafeTaxi Terrain BaseMap Obstacle FliteCharts Airport Directory 010-00330-41 N/A Worldwide (30 Arc Second) N/A US/Europe N/A United States, AOPA 010-00330-42 United States Worldwide (30 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe United States United States, AOPA 010-00330-43 United States Worldwide (9 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe United States United States, AOPA 010-00330-45 United States Worldwide (4.9 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe United States United States, AOPA 010-00330-4A United States Americas-North (6 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe (Heli) United States United States, AOPA 010-00330-4B United States Americas-South (6 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe (Heli) United States United States, AOPA 010-00330-4C United States Atlantic-North (6 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe (Heli) United States United States, AOPA 010-00330-4D United States Atlantic-South (6 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe (Heli) United States United States, AOPA 010-00330-4E United States Pacific-North (6 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe (Heli) United States United States, AOPA 010-00330-4F United States Pacific-South (6 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe (Heli) United States United States, AOPA Service Advisory 1506 April 9, 2015 Page 2 of 7 Table 4: G600, G500, G500H Data Card Databases Original Part Number SafeTaxi Terrain BaseMap Obstacle FliteCharts Airport Directory 010-00769-70 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 010-00769-43 United States Worldwide (9 Arc Second) N/A US/Europe United States N/A 010-00769-44 United States Worldwide (9 Arc Second) N/A US/Europe United States N/A 010-00769-4A United States Americas-North (6 Arc Second) N/A US/Europe (Heli) United States N/A 010-00769-4B United States Americas-South (6 Arc Second) N/A US/Europe (Heli) United States N/A 010-00769-4C United States Atlantic-North (6 Arc Second) N/A US/Europe (Heli) United States N/A 010-00769-4D United States Atlantic-South (6 Arc Second) N/A US/Europe (Heli) United States N/A 010-00769-4E United States Pacific-North (6 Arc Second) N/A US/Europe (Heli) United States N/A 010-00769-4F United States Pacific-South (6 Arc Second) N/A US/Europe (Heli) United States N/A 010-00769-A1 Full Coverage Worldwide (4.9 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe United States United States, AOPA 010-00769-AA Full Coverage Americas-North (2.5 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe (Heli) United States United States, AOPA 010-00769-AB Full Coverage Americas-South (2.5 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe (Heli) United States United States, AOPA 010-00769-AC Full Coverage Atlantic-North (2.5 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe (Heli) United States United States, AOPA 010-00769-AD Full Coverage Atlantic-South (2.5 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe (Heli) United States United States, AOPA 010-00769-AE Full Coverage Pacific-North (2.5 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe (Heli) United States United States, AOPA 010-00769-AF Full Coverage Pacific-South (2.5 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe (Heli) United States United States, AOPA Note 1: 010-00769-70 is used for transferring Navigation databases into the GDU 620. Note 2: The 4.9 Arc Second and 2.5 Arc Second Terrain databases are only compatible with GDU 620 Software Version 7.00 and later. Note 3: Flygarmin.com will request the GDU 620 Main Software Version to ensure the appropriate Obstacle database is downloaded. Service Advisory 1506 April 9, 2015 Page 3 of 7 Table 5: GTN 750, GTN 750H, GTN 725, GTN 650, GTN 650H, GTN 635, GTN 635H, GTN 625 Data Card Databases Original Part Number Navigation SafeTaxi Terrain BaseMap Obstacle FliteCharts 010-00900-00 N/A Full Coverage Worldwide (9 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe United States 010-00900-10 Americas Full Coverage Worldwide (9 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe United States 010-00900-20 International Full Coverage Worldwide (9 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe United States 010-00900-30 Worldwide Full Coverage Worldwide (9 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe United States 010-01157-00 N/A Full Coverage Americas-North (2.5 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe (Heli) United States 010-01157-41 Americas (Heli) Full Coverage Americas-North (2.5 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe (Heli) United States 010-01157-42 Americas (Heli) Full Coverage Americas-South (2.5 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe (Heli) United States 010-01157-43 International Full Coverage Atlantic-North (2.5 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe (Heli) United States 010-01157-44 International Full Coverage Atlantic-South (2.5 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe (Heli) United States 010-01157-45 International Full Coverage Pacific-North (2.5 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe (Heli) United States 010-01157-46 International Full Coverage Pacific-South (2.5 Arc Second) Worldwide US/Europe (Heli) United States Note 1: The 2.5 Arc Second Terrain databases are only compatible with GTN Main Software Version 4.00 and later. Note 2: Each database card is shipped from the factory loaded with two different versions of the obstacle database to support all GTN Main Software Versions. Flygarmin.com will request the GTN Main Software Version to ensure the appropriate Obstacle database is downloaded. Table 6: Additional and alternate database options available Database Name Database Loaded on Original Part Number Additional/Alternate Database Airport Directory United States AOPA AC-U-KWIK Americas, Atlantic, Pacific, or Worldwide FliteCharts United States Eastern US, Western US, Central US, Canada, or Europe Jeppesen ChartView (See Note 1) Not originally loaded Jeppesen ChartView approach plates (carious coverage options available) SafeTaxi United States or Full Coverage North America, Canada, Europe, United States, Full Coverage Obstacle US/Europe (Heli) US/Europe (Heli with Power Lines) Note 1: Separate enablement required for ChartView functionality. Service Advisory 1506 April 9, 2015 Page 4 of 7 Instructions for Updating Databases on a Spare Supplemental Data Card from flyGarmin.com Please note the databases that need to be downloaded to the spare supplemental data card from the tables on the previous pages. 1. Navigate to www.flyGarmin.com, and log in with your username and password. If an account has not been created, click on the Create One link. 2. Once logged in, click on the Aircraft tab at the top of the page. If you have not added an aircraft yet, click on the ‘Add a New Aircraft’ tab on the right side of the page. 3. Below your aircraft information, you will see your avionics (G1000, GTN 7xx, etc.). If you have not added your avionics, click the link to ‘Add a New Aircraft Device’, and enter the System ID number. Service Advisory 1506 April 9, 2015 Page 5 of 7 4. Click on a database, listed in the column to the left of the avionics information. This gives you the option to purchase a database, and, if a database has already been purchased, to install the database. Click Install. 5. The next page allows you to simultaneously install any additional databases you may own. Depending on your device, select the appropriate databases and cycles, and select Install again. Service Advisory 1506 April 9, 2015 Page 6 of 7 6. The last step is the 1, 2, 3 page. Once the Communicator Plugin is detected (if not downloaded to your computer, you will be given a chance to download this), connect your SD card to your computer. Step 2 will find the SD card, and once it does, click Begin Update on Step 3. Agree to the terms and the download will commence. Once the approved replacement data card has been programmed using the steps above, it can be used in your Garmin avionics the same as the factory supplied SD card. Service Advisory 1506 April 9, 2015 Page 7 of 7

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Also, listen carefully to the radio as you approach. Dos Aviation teaches USAFA and other potential USAF pilot students there, They have 38 +/- aircraft, and they all may be in the air simultaneously, particularly in the early morning. The controllers are excellent, but keep your eyes open. It has been HOT in Pueblo lately, so Dos tries to finish up before it gets to be 100+. You won't have any problem going in and out of there. If anything, watch your mixture. Your engine may not idle at full rich. In Taos (another 2K+ higher) we frequently have flatlanders arrive here, and they shove the mixture full rich on approach, only to find that the engine expires while taxiing. Ditto to the comment to fly indicated airspeed.

OK. Not the best photo, but here it is.

The Airplane 1981 M20K w/ KFC200 autopilot What Was Done Removed 1. Garmin GTN 650 2. Garmin GDL 39 3-D 3. Bendix King KT74 Installed 1. Avidyne IFD540 2. Avidyne AXP 322 Remote Transponder 3. Avidyne MLB 100 ADS-B In Receiver Why It Was Done The Garmin GTN 650 was a replacement for my Garmin GNS 430W and was installed about two years ago. From the onset, I had problems updating the unit with the Jeppesen nav data. The Garmin update worked fine. Over the years, I have not fully appreciated Garmin's proprietary mindset, preferring, instead, a more open-platform approach to avionics and software in general. I decided, therefore, when a smoking deal was offered on the Avidyne unit, to install the three units listed above. Since Avidyne units all talk to one another, it seemed reasonable to use their units exclusively. With the introduction of iPads and various ancillary units working with them, I never liked all the wires snaking around the cockpit, and this installation offered the opportunity to have a very capable GPS, flight information system, ADS-B out, ADS-B in displayed on the main unit, and a general decluttering of the panel area. The installation has done that. Preparation The Avidyne IFD 540 is considerably more than a large-screen GPS. It preforms myriad functions other than navigation. Second-nature operation of the unit does not come overnight. Recognizing this, the company has compiled a complete operator's manual that explains all functions of the unit. It is downloadable. However, they have gone beyond that by producing a simulator app that operates at least on the iPad and PCs, and perhaps other operating systems. I have used it both on the iPad and the PC. During the time that I have been waiting for the airplane to be finished, I have spent many hours with both the manual and the simulator. The sim has operated flawlessly and greatly diminished what I'd think could be a fairly steep learning curve. Ta Da! The call finally came, and 414MS was ready to make her first flight with the new boxes. Everything booted properly and settled into operating mode. Making initial changes to user-programmable items was accomplished easily and precisely as it had been done in the simulator. It is actually easier on the unit itself because there are real knobs and not flat, electronic simulations of them. After adjusting the settings to my liking, I entered a straight-forward flight plan: from the departure airport to a nearby VOR, then to an initial fix for a GPS approach at my home airport, the full approach, then landing. The flight plan was entered in less than 20 seconds, and the airplane flew the course perfectly. When flying the approach, it is a new and pleasing experience to have each of the fix altitudes displayed on the unit. Today is the second day I've had the unit and have done four more approaches, all without any problem. I did have a problem registering the IFD with Avidyne for some unknown reason; I called tech support yesterday afternoon and received an e-mail this morning indicating the issue had been resolved and the unit is registered. Conclusion This isn't meant to be a real-time description of this process, but I thought some of you might be interested in an opinion on and experience with a newer piece of avionics which is now available in the marketplace. Is it perfect? Probably not. Is it an excellent tool for the cockpit? You bet. I think I made the right choice. I'll update this from time to time as my experience grows. In this day and age, I suppose it is important for a reader to know that I am not an employee of Avidyne, have not been compensated by them in any way, and have not been promised anything by them.

I would be very, Very, VERY careful of accusing someone of committing fraud on this or any forum. Fraud has a fairly specific meaning in law, and if what you are describing here is not fraud, you have opened yourself up to some potentially nasty remedies. Might it not be wiser to sort out your problem in private, then report on the outcome?

I changed my M20K's number from 9599U (try saying that one aloud several times; even the controllers shortened it as soon as possible) to a number that is a combination of birthday and initials. Adjusting to the change was no problem at all, since I really disliked the original registration. Dealing with the FAA was also a non-event and really inexpensive. Clarence's idea of vinyl numbers is a good one. Jeff's suggestion is also right on; it may even be required since the placard on the dash was original equipment.

Thank you Byron.That is almost as depressing as the presidential race.

If you think about it, if the FAA is going to give "rewards" to ADS-B adopters, they should be given to those of us who were early adopters and installed the system without any idea of being a recipient of government money. Quite frankly, the less the Feds are involved in my flying the better; I've never known them to "give" you something (your money, by the way) without expecting something in return. Wonder what it will be.

The reason I was watching the Avidyne Webinar is that I've committed to installing the IFD540 in my K model; she goes in on 13 June for a couple weeks' worth of work. Over the years, I've had 430s and 430Ws and always tried to learn all I could about the unit before installation. My experience with those apps was abysmal, and I ended up learning more from the manual and other pilots than from the app. Now the Avidyne is in my future, and I reluctantly downloaded the iPad and the PC apps. WOW! Look, Ma, they work. It's just like the real thing, except you can't grab the knobs with your fingers. Everything works just like it should, and by the time I sit down in the cockpit with my 540 for the first time, there shouldn't be any surprises. You also can download the POH for the box, and you can learn in greater detail. Additionally, there are YouTube videos if you're interested, some quick vignettes on a single subject like entering a flight plan or using the Bluetooth keyboard, or pinch zoom. Those can be found at www.ifd540.com. All-in-all, I'm impressed with Avidyne's decision to get as much information as possible to users of the two GPS units. I'm looking forward to flying with mine. The usual disclosure is extant here: I have no relationship with Avidyne except as a soon-to-be customer.

NotarPilot-- Try here https://youtu.be/xXvMS0prgXg for a video of last night's Webinar.

Tom-- Why are you getting the STEC 30 with a GPSS? The Aspen 1000 Pro PFD has a GPSS built into the system.

M20R-- Just had my donuts done in April. $1300 for the donuts, $360 (less than 4 hours) for the labor.

+1 It is hard to believe that somebody painted that poor airplane that way on purpose.

Apparently there's a problem with the spec'd backup battery not providing the time required to make the KI300 a certified backup instrument. Not absolutely sure, but that's what my avionics guy tells me.