rogerl

Quote: 201driver i tried to download chicago sectional "north" and kept getting an error message "process com.cso.and.of has stopped unexpectedly. please try again" any thoughts?

Excerpt from STC #SA3586NM from JPI web site, 2nd page: "Limitations and Conditions - continued Cylinder head, oil, [...] and/or exhause gas temperature, [...] instruments required by the original type design, or if required by other FAA approval, must remain installed and operable."

Sorry to the Texans that tried to use the Android OpenFlight Map app "Dallas Fort Worth Sectional" and found that the download was failing. The problem has been fixed in new version 1.1; I tested by uninstall and re-install from market, if anyone cares to do an app 'update' instead to test the updating instead of re-installing I would greatly appreciate feedback as to whether that method works. thanks, Roger

I have just published a beta application into the Android Market called: "OpenFlight Map" It can be found in the 'Transportation' section, though that may change if I can find a better category. This application supports downloading and viewing of Sectional, World Area and EnRoute Low Charts. Charts are downloaded automatically when chosen from the 'Chart Chooser', and are retained until you either delete them or overwrite them with a newer version. The charts are zoomable (pinch to zoom action) and scrollable. Nope, it ain't no 'ForeFlight', but then again it is absolutely free, and free from any adware, malware or other crapware (unless you think the app itself is crapware!). This is something that I wanted for my own use, and since the FAA provides individual downloads of the digital products for free, I can't justify charging for individual maps. Plus, it is a little rough around the edges - this is a trial balloon to see if there is enough interest for me to work on things like georeferencing, waypoints, flight planning (uh oh), etc. I can prepare either DVD, CD or micro-SD containing sets of charts for those interested (that I would have to charge a small fee for). It does require a decent screen and a relatively fast processor (I used a Samsung Galaxy S for testing), and I have NOT tested it on other models of phone yet. Roger, Cañones Software Outfitter

Quote: Mitch http://www.generalaviationnews.com/?p=33636&utm_source=The+Pulse+Subscribers&utm_campaign=26ba56851c-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email Possibly this is the answer. Now, we just need an alternative for XM Weather.

Santa brought a new toy, see attached photo for JPI730 placement. Wasn't absolutely sure it was going to fit until unit was received - only thing moved was the go around button had to go down about 1/2". Installed only with oil temp and oil pressure options, as am happy with the horizon digital tach and shadin mini-flow. Installer made a call to local FSDO to confirm that indeed the only certified replacements are for the EGT/CHT functions on these units, confirming others' conclusions on mooneyspace. For the money, both for the unit and the installation, the 730 is a great deal. The original GEM 602 installation that it replaces cost almost as much, and that was in (1984?) dollars. So far, the unit seems to work as advertised. Oh, one installation note: the mounting 'collar' that goes on the inside of the panel to hold the unit in had to be pointed to the right (and reached from the side by removing the sl40), as the screw to tighten the collar could not be reached from below due to the switches/structural bars).

Quote: ehscott I don't think the argument about the validity of the patent is slipping under the rug. I have no opinion one way or the other but I find it hard to believe that you can draw any definitive conclusion based on a cursory reading of the patent unless you study the underlying application where the detail is presented. Again, maybe you and others have done more to evaluate this than I have but it does not change my view that signing onto an anonymous boycott website without really understanding the underlying facts is not something that I would do.

What is slipping under the rug here is the argument that the patent itself is frivolous. From the text of the patent, my opinion it that the patent itself is pretty nebulous. Software patents and process must be reformed so that they are specific and meaningful. The true fools here are the clueless folks at the USPTO who are being used time and time again for very general software patents that will eventually fall to time consuming and expensive litigation. Meanwhile, folks like the guy at navmonster abandon what was a worthwhile service that got paid for by minimal advertising - thereby stifling the much vaunted 'innovation' ... I guess innovation is only cool if it serves your particular purpose ... Ever heard of google? Look at what they are providing for "free" (if you don't mind being a commodity that they sell to their advertisers, that is). We all pay for this, and running the court system ain't cheap. Our tax dollars would be better spent with the USPTO hiring a team who better understands software issues, thereby nipping the problem in the bud.

True altitude at our base (KABQ) is about 5,300'. I was taught by the chief flight instructor of Kirtland Aero Club to lean for takeoff in the following simple manner, and as part of runup for various aircraft (club's and my aircraft are all io, but club aircraft are 6cyl continental 360's, while of course mine is the 4 lyc io360): 0) Engine is aggressively leaned for taxi, then at runup area: 1) Prop minimum pitch (normal for runup/takeoff/taxi, so already there) 2) Enrichen reasonably - judgement here, err on the side of rich 3) Throttle to 2000rpm 4) Lean slowly to highest RPM attainable 5) Enrichen 'some' - (vernier) about 1 to 2 turns; proceed with remainder of runup procedure 6) ... since I have engine monitor, I watch EGT's during takeoff to keep around 1200; otherwise maybe a little richer to be on the safe side. x) If you're left waiting for the runway for more than a couple of minutes, either carefully throttle occasionally to keep it clear, or lean and re-rich when cleared. We are usually operating out of higher altitude airports, so I have used this procedure many times (150 hrs) at various altitudes, although below about 2500' I'll probably just go full rich. I'd be very interested in comments on this procedure (the wisdom or perhaps lack of!) - it's a little seat-of-the-pants, but I seem to have had good luck with it so far. (forgive if this has been dealt with, searching for 'leaning' (oh man) leaves me dizzy with results, but none I've found seem to deal with it directly)

Sounds like a great reason for a polite suggestion to any and all to avoid "Flightprep" products in any way, shape or form. Having litigous corps stifling competition and innovation is a pretty strong motive for government; unfortunately the government seems to be securly in the hands of those corps. The nincompoops in congress are either too ignorant to understand the issues or are so securely in the corpo-pockets that this kind of garbage is either overlooked, ignored or tacitly approved of. This is where the internet can still help - empowering individuals via peer-to-peer knowledge sharing. I'm guessing it won't be long before the internet is so securely in the hands of corpo-government that this conduit for individual empowerment will also be plugged (vis false/loophole ridden recent 'net neutered (sic)' legislation).

I second the pitch hitter course suggestion for a person squeamish about flying. My wife shares with me a general passion for flight - but actually getting into a teeny little thing with a FOB (fresh off the boat pilot had her a little nervous when the bumps started, or the turns got steep, or the clouds looked scary, or etc. The chief pilot at our club (I learned to fly there, and still am a member and contribute the website to the cause (http://www.kirtlandflightcenter.org/) ((being able to buy sub-$5 gas at Albuquerque International doesn't hurt either))) took her up for some turns and stalls; that combined with knowledge gained during monthly safety meetings and the pinch hitter course has her hungering for more. She has fond memories of watching airshows at Moffet Field in her childhood - the best free entertainment going. We still return to San Fransico on a yearly basis during fleet week, partly because of the daily airshows over one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I think she's secretly in love with the clean cut military boys flying those awesome machines - I just can't compete tooling along in my modest 30 year old airplane (and perhaps the 45+ year old body ...) - but hey we can all have our fantasies! But, back to the point: knowledge and understanding have gone a long way in conquering trepidation and fear. Now it's just a little ongoing issue with the constant AMU drain ... PS: The link to the club's site isn't completely self serving and gratuitous, I think the weather section might be of interest to some of the folks here ("References" tab, then click on "Weather" on the left side menu).

Quote: DaV8or I have an Android phone and I have full functionality of this site except posting replys. I can't get the text in the box either. When I tap on the box, it selects the whole box, but fails to open up my keyboard and allow me to type. When I'm out and about, I'm confined to lurking. Just as well, helps me to actually get things done!

Quote: Jeff_S Yes, for some reason you can't type on the iPad. The text entry fields must be some type of javascript component and they just aren't recognized in HTML5, which is the standard to which iPad Safari is written. HTML5 is definitely the wave of the future, but not all sites are there yet...most aren't fully, in fact...just another example of Apple trying to lead rather than follow. Sometimes it works (as in, no more floppy drives!) but not always. Time will tell...

Quote: FlyDave The Iphone/IPad operating system does not support true Java OR Flash. Android supports Flash but not Java. I belive this site uses Flash because on my Android phone I have full site functionality (except for trying to read this site with 50 year old eyes on something the size of a deck of cards).

Quote: Bob Does anybody have a Hoskins Wingtip Power Supply for a 231? Hoskins Part #701295-3A

Quote: danb35 Well, the 696, Aera, etc., aren't "installed" in the plane. There's a plastic cover plate in the panel, which happens to fit the shape of the device, and a "test cable" connected to aircraft power, the end of which happens to fit the power connector of the device. The device itself snaps in and out, no installation. To install a device, you have to have some approval to do so, which isn't present for the non-certified instruments out there--at least that's my understanding.

Quote: rogerl ... Usually, the thing boots in 20 to 40 seconds. Today it took 2 or 3 minutes in warm temperatures (80's) to show any activity at all. According to manual it may take longer to boot in cold temps (2, 3 minutes at the outside). After the much-longer-than-usual boot, went for a 140 nm flight, about 1 hour ete, uneventful. Upon firing up to return home, found the Aspen completely dead - would not boot. No other electrical anomalies. ... Aspen still refuses to show any signs of life - will be calling shop tomorrow. Up to this point it's been a great tool; but with this experience, and seeing that the unit/install is something like 6 months old ... well, I'll see how the shop visit goes. Will report up in a couple of weeks.

Quote: mooneygirl Do you get a quick erection with the Aspen?

Quote: Geoff Thanks everybody for your thoughts, I really appreciate it... The uncommanded roll occurs on both GPS and VOR/ILS sources. The GPS/VOR source for both is a 430W. The strange thing is that this only happens intermittently. It will track VOR/GPS/ILS great for hours and then suddenly make a turn left or right. If I'm awake, I catch it, press the CWS button on the yoke and point the plane back in the right direction and then release the CWS button and the AP gets it right again. Its like the AP is having a "senior moment" and needs a reminder of what it was doing. This makes flying approaches in low IFR um... interesting and I'd like to get it fixed. The side benefit is my instrument cross scan hasn't been this good since my last IPC. Interesting that the AP has to be recalibrated. I was having the same problem prior to the rebuild of the AI. I'll ask the avionics guys about that.

Quote: mooneygirl We had a great time. A dozen Mooney airplanes really made the Lake in the Sky Airshow complete. Was it cold? Yes! Was it windy? Yes. Did we have fun anyway! Double Yes. The announcer was super to announce our airplanes and our mission to promote General Aviation. He also read the list of accomplishments of our company. Six stayed behind this evening to enjoy an Italian dinner and the beautiful region. A video will be out shortly.

... I was under the impression that the Aspen had a built in auto-pilot interface with the more common one's available today (i.e. STEC). Another advantage for the Aspen is the built in GPSS ...

Quote: jelswick My Century 21 A/P was on the blink (great only if you wanted to make left turns!) and reading articles on cost of troubleshooting/fixing, I decided at Oshkosh this year to buy an STec 30 and an Aspen and have the avionics shop starting the install in Sept. When I talked on the phone, the prices the avionics shop mentioned were about $13,500 to install the STec and about $12,000 to install the Apen EFD 1000 Pro. Now the written estimate has come in about $4,500 higher than that (only about $500 higher on the Stec at 50 hrs labor, but $3,400 higher on the Aspen at 95 hrs labor). Does anyone have experience having these installed in their M20Js or similar and how much did they turn out? The shop manager is telling me this is kind of an unfortunate Mooney penalty because for example he can't just slide in and screw in the servos in the wings like a Cessna, he instead has to build them in the wing due to the space available in the wing (like building a ship in a bottle I guess). I've owned Mooneys for about 9 yrs and just not used to this kind of upcharge based on brand. Any experience with these will be appreciated. Thank you.

Quote: roundout .... The ANR system makes it easy on the ears but the passive noise reduction is what saves your hearing. i didn't understand this when I bought my Bose 5 years ago. All they do is make the radio a lot more intelligible. ...

Quote: jerry-N5911Q Another alternative is to get rid of the KX-165 and install an Icom IC-210. It is a good radio, and is inexpensive. Of course you will have to change the wiring and rack. The Icom offers VHF communicaions only, no VOR navigation capability. It has a nice, large-digit display LCD screen so we, er, more mature pilots can see it easily, too.

Quote: KLRDMD It is serious, as I wrote in the initial post.