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In my review, I said that the Bose provide the quietest ride. However, I am not completely convinced that this is the same as the best protection. ANR still makes sound to offset sound. I'm still not completely convinced that it isn't an illusion of quiet as opposed to actually quiet. The passive protection on those ANR sets is pretty minimal as anyone will notice with the ANR off. This is definite protection. However, I'm not convinced that the ANR actually eliminates the noise as opposed to making it invisible/inaudible. So it is possible the sound/pressure is there but you don't detect it. This may be enough not to get a headache from listening to too much noise all day. However, if the ear is sensitive to pressure, that pressure may still be on the ear even though it goes undetected. Kind of like RF being invisible/undetectable to us but still radiation bombarding the body. That's my way of thinking about it. On the other hand, double bagging headsets will just as much block the audible sound as it will block the pressure. I haven't tried, but I've heard from others that the result is quieter than ANR in any case. The choices are to put the audio inside and additional protection on the outside or put the audio outside and additional protection inside. Normally I'd recommend the Halo alone. But, when it comes to doubling up, if the sound output of the headphones is enough to reach you well through ear plugs, I still think this is slightly better than a Halo under ear muffs. The reason is cause you'd have to stick the audio tubes under the ear muffs and that will make some leakage. Whereas passive headset over ear plugs (without glasses) will have no leak. By the way, if you do regularly wear glasses, using an in the ear headset like Halo may help compared to ANR because glasses tend to make some sound leak by.

If you’re looking for maximum protection then forget about ANR. Double bagging will be the way to go. Earplugs with passive headphones on top. Clunky, awkward, but blocks the most sound. Or, if you have trouble making out the radios, Halo with custom molded ear pieces on the bottom and passive noise blocker headset on top.

More like $3000+ on insurance first year. I hear veteran pilots paying $2000 these days. At least $5000 maintenance. And $2000 to keep it outside. $5000 in gas. And $10-20k in surprises your first couple years sounds about right. Every time something goes wrong it’s a $1000. Fuel pump goes bad? $1000. Replace all tires? $1000. Replace engine hoses? $1000. Mags need 500 hour inspections? $1000. Replace a vacuum pump and overhaul AI? $1000. If you’re buying a C cause it’s the right plane for you, go for it. If you’re doing it to be cheap, you’re going to find out it ain’t cheap. I don’t care if you get the plane for nothing, it’s still going to cost a lot to keep it in the air.

The good news is you’ve got @jetdrivenbased at Gaithersburg and he’s not only a mechanic but a Mooney owner and flight instructor. The bad news is, he’s slow as heck and still not done with my airplane so you can’t have him right now. If you’re willing to wait till he’s finished by around mid August, he can just as much help you with learning to fly it as take a look at what’s inside. Other than taking forever doing my annual and bailing halfway through to go to Osh, I can recommend the guy.

Is the little-john included too? Or Jose’s piss tube when he’s selling the plane?

Cost per seat, the Bonanza is cheaper. Ovation - $65,000/seat A36 - $61,500/seat

I’m getting fed up with the overly pushy ads that open up and you have to close to see a topic. Not easy to click out on a phone with big fingers. I know this is the point but it’s getting to be too much. I don’t mind having my eyes bombarded with ads, but the fingers are another story.

What ever happened to Little Scotty from Iowa or whatever he calls himself lately? Banned again or found a new hobby? What about Jose Monroy? Formerly Piloto. Is he ok?

Speed brakes on an F??

Nope and nope. My mechanical HSI isn't anywhere near as accurate as the 430 Nav page. Especially since it doesn't correct for wind. Nor is following map on ipad. On the 430 navigation page, I just line up the TRK value to match the DTK value when the CDI above them is centered. If the needle isn't centered, then I make a small turn to the left or right so that the TRK value is a couple degrees above or below the DTK value to re-intercept. Corrections of just a degree or two over time make a smoother and more efficient correction. I just use the Ipad for airspace, situational awareness, and backup.

Nice! Is there a link for the mounts out existing units go into?

They got FAA approval for a permanently mounted version??

Being instrument rated, I am much more capable and comfortable flying VFR to the max. Having an IFR out and the additional knowledge/capability really helps. I didn’t use the full flexibility of VFR until I gained the ability/understanding to go IFR. I don’t recommend non instrument pilots to go to the limits of VFR either.

Let me put it another way. Is there any reason for those of us who have the original sensorcon to want or need to switch to the aviation version? Or is it just a more aviation friendly wrapper to help market it in aviation stores?

Sensorcon released a new aviation portable CO detector. How's it different than the one we already have besides aviation marketing? Is it aviation certified? Don't think so? @DanM20C https://sensorcon.com/pages/av8-inspector-collection

that’s disappointing. What’s next? Vending machines and a Signature with $50 parking fees?

Canadian Oshkosh

If I can get across the border, I’m hoping to go this year. What’s the nearest airport with phone reception I can land at to clear customs?

Surely going to Oshkosh is pretty essential! Is it not? You’ve gone every year! Is Casey happening this year?

I already need to pay for my entire paint job as is. How about I sell you my Mooneyspace account to match your N number instead?

I guess Mooney might have sold a few new planes these days if they were in the business of making planes...

Ha! Insurance doesn’t give discounts for anything except a useless AOPA membership and even then it’s usually not more than the dues. I’d rather my insurance keep their discount than essentially throw in a free AOPA membership just so they could make excuses for slowly killing GA.