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  1. flyboy0681
    For the carrier jocks out there.. do modern fighters have the ability to perform a totally automated landing on a carrier deck?
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    Not sure those features justify the $6k investment however.
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    My partners and I have discussed it and no sale. The only benefit we would derive is a brighter screen, which has never been an issue for us.
  4. flyboy0681
    Other than brighter display and faster processor, is there any difference in functionality?
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    Mine appear to be accurate within ounces. When it shows 25 gallons, the fuel is exactly at the tab.
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    The real question is, when the nose of the plane is out of the sun or the plane is in the hangar, do the two temperatures agree? If you know that the JPI is off, you can adjust an offset through the programming menu.
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    My problem wasn't getting in, but off. Last month I was deplaning and missed the step, falling flat on my back. Only through the grace of God I didn't break anything. I'm still extremely sore, but fully functional. Be careful out there.
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    Somewhat related but unrelated, three weeks ago I was maneuvering from the wing and missed the step, falling flat on my back. Only through the grace of God did I not break anything. It may not look like it, but it's a long way down. Be careful out there.
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    I followed the 747 program since I was a kid in the late 60's and read several books on its development. Hands down, the best one is "747 Creating the Worlds First Jumbo Jet" by the creator himself, Joe Sutter (also the father of the 737). I estimate that I've flown on the 747 two dozen times over the past few decades, but I never got to live my dream of sitting in seat 1A, which (I've heard) gives the passenger an almost straight ahead view due to the tapering of the nose section. I did make a pilgrimage to see Ship One at Boeing Field and wasn't disappointed.
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    I'm hoping that someone knowledgeable with mod levels will chime in.
  11. flyboy0681
    My 750 unit is ten years old and I made an inquiry into a local shop for the cost of replacement: If GTN has Mod 6 or below the flat rate is $400.00 If the GTN had Mod 7 or above and needs the low-capacity battery the flat rate is $800.00
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    How did she handle after the strike?
  13. flyboy0681
    The cockpit conversation on the way to LHR must have been very interesting - or extremely quiet.
  14. flyboy0681
    I flew up to the northern part of the state and last night temperatures were in the low 40's. This morning the plane started on one blades and ran super smooth. At this time I'm going to consider the rough start a one-off event.
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    Last night saw temps in the mid to high 40’s down here and I had asked my partner start the plane up today. He reported that she ran smoothly. I’m flying Monday morning when temps are forecasted to be in the 50’s, so we shall see.
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    I found an entry from one such morning...
  17. flyboy0681
    Mike, does Six One Hotel shake on mornings like that?
  18. flyboy0681
    It's been a very long time since I've flown in cold temperatures in South Florida, but recently we've had some cold overnight temps. On those days that I fly after a cold night, the engine shakes for several minutes after startup and I was wondering what could be causing it. By the time that I start up, the outside temperatures are typically in the high 50's.
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    Sad but true.
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    Garmin does have a free iPad version of the GTN trainer. They used to charge $25.00 but decided to do the right thing (but only after I forked over the $25)
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    The GPSS is supplied from the GTN through the ICARUS unit, which is no longer manufactured. Shame too because it can be programmed to announce about a half dozen different events such as a GUMPS check at 1,100 feet above the airport in addition to DA and Altitude alert, which the -275 has, but the ICARUS is easier to program.
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    We have a GI 275 ADI installed and wired into the KAP 150. They both play nice with each other and there haven't been any issues in the two years that it was installed.
  23. flyboy0681
    I can watch your stuff all day. On final my eyes were glued to the wind direction and speed from the GI 275 and it was depicted exactly as the AWOS stated.
  24. flyboy0681
    Will this work?
  25. flyboy0681
    In a dire situation you'd be amazed at what a person could do.
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