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A 750 isn't bigger than my iPad, I really don't see what the big fascination is with large screens on a GPS/MFD. For a PFD a larger screen with synthetic vision is nice but realistically for the GA world a Aspen screen seems plenty suffice to me. As a buyer I am big on capability and having a PFD like a Garmin 500/Aspen seems to be a lot more useful than a big giant GPS screen that a $500 iPad can beat in a million different ways. I completely do not get why people like the FS110/210 (somebody educate me here) versus a Stratus 2. I can't remember the last time I got an airway as a clearance and when I have gotten fixes you never even make it to the first one before being cleared direct. I like a keypad versus the twist knob but not enough to spend a lot of AMU's for it. The weather and other functionality means you need GDL84/88 which is additional cost and at the end of the day gives you nothing more than you can already get out of Stratus 2 (or the $200 build your own version). Just my opinion to yours (and probably others!) :-)

I have nothing against an AOA the more arrows in the quiver the better. At the end of the day though you feel G's and when you feel them your natural reaction has to be to unload the wings. In a typical GA plane if you are in the pattern push the nose down and go around and try again, it isn't rocket science. I am in no way speculating about the particular crash in question just making a general comment.

We often cross control for slips to bleed of excess speed/altitude and in cross winds. Many of us make 30+ degree turns base to final because we fly close and tight. Making a shallow turn and then pulling back on the stick to tighten the turn (coupled with a little crush of the rudder) because you are over shooting is how a lot of these unfortunate situations come about. Accelerated stalls and simple better understanding of them coupled with the knowledge that if you don't load up the wings you can bank 90 degrees, mash the rudder, etc. and not worry about stall/spins would help the piloting world quite a bit. Don't be afraid to bank big, just don't pull back on the stick when you do.

I have a Bose A20 with the bluetooth and the quality on the phone is great. When I was based at 06C I used to call Chicago approach directly and they would clear you at the threshold to go. I can personally neither confirm nor deny but have "heard" you can even call a taxi while coming into land at places with no issues.

Not so sure about that, stitching looks awfully straight. Might need to increase beverage intake.

Congrats, what's the TAS to go with that ground speed?

I think Clarence might take exception to that statement.

I agree with Scott here there are some nice tweaks on the newer Avidyne or Garmin boxes but nothing that makes me want to sink $6K+ to get one unless you are looking for WAAS. I would think getting an Aspen to pair to an existing 530W or 430W would be a lot more bang for the buck (especially if you lack an HSI today) in terms of both resale and features.

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I highly reccomend http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-EF2000iS-Starting-Portable-Compliant/dp/B002RWK9N2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1456677420&sr=8-1&keywords=yamaha+generator there are a few others around here using this model as well. For OP I park outside in a colder place than TZR and never have cranking issues even after 2-3 weeks sitting. It sounds like as suggested you need a new battery.

I would suggest a lager might be more appropriate than an IPA for this type of work.

You need to step up to the Executive and enjoy a self retracting step and a cigar lighter.

I have never read a positive review from anyone who went the IO390 though so even if there was some compelling pricing, the performance/issues made it unattractive.

The boat is cheaper....

You need to put a RayJay in that beast Clarence!

Would need some help from Jose to fix those 196 liter tanks.

I went about a year with my 430 and MVP-50 unlinked and then linked them. I like it much better with the two linked.

They are reasonably accurate. Mine are good from full till about 8 gallons. When they read 0 I have 4 gallons left. I think it is important to have something to cross check the totalizer but if things are in the ball park, in totalizer I trust.

The only thing a fuel gauge tells you when you have a totalizer is you have a big leak.

88 gallons on the long range tanked C gives you 8hrs of flying time at your 10 GPH + 45 min reserve. That's 1100NM at 140kts, personally I don't think I could make it 8hrs in a Mooney seat so fuel doesn't limit me.

Haha I need to find a better picture, if I was going to lie it would be for a lot more than 162 knots

F > E > C, there is nothing like the speed, comfort, and view from an Executive at a leisurely 162kts.

Safety wire, some electrical wire, spark plugs, contact cleaner.

21/23 is what I found works in mine.

They work, they aren't the best for it. I tend to focus on mission over brand loyalty.