PilotDerek

Very sad. My prayers go out to their families. It seems we have been having a rash of accidents lately. Please fly safe everyone.

Bryon, Where did you buy your antenna from? I will be replacing mine shortly. Glad everything is working for you now. My turn to get to work and fix my Comm problem.

Overleaning? Isn't that just not enough fuel hence the engine stops?

I believe it's the same as the EDM-830 but stc'd to replace all primary gauges. It is definately on my want list. I'd love to hear from anyone that has actual working knowledge as well. Did anyone see it at Osh or talk to the JPI reps there about it?

What is the difference between an IFR and VRF certified GPS? Is it just the software? May be a stupid question.

All models changed to the quadrant in 1969 and stayed that way until 1978.

Quote: gsengle sorry about that! I was wondering why I wasn't getting new post notifications.

A recent passenger asked me the same question. I did/do not have the answer. I am curious as well.

Is all with exsisting equipment? If you don't already have the GNS430 maybe go with Avidyne's new unit? Either way it'll be a wicked setup.

G, Look at your log in name. You've been bugged. You posted three times under my profile. None of the above posts are from me.

Quote: Bennett I hadn't seen the R.C.Allen unit before. Great value, and with the inclinometer, it could replace the Turn Coordinator. Much less expensive than the Mid-Continent unit I have. Hard to keep up with the newest avionics, but I am glad to see so much competition, and "reasonable" pricing. All in all, I think we are seeing a great trend here with inexpensive "portable" solid state AHRSs, and iPad programs.

Quote: Bennett The problem with multiple vacuum pumps is that the tubing and fittings can break or come loose which a substitute pump can't fix. Also the vacuum AI can fail if the filter doesn't trap parts of the failed pump. I've had the vacuum AI itself fail that way (expensive to repair). The Mid-Continent electric AI is a great unit, with its battery back-up, and if I had not seen the Dynon D-1 I woud have no problem with it as the "perfect" back-up. When I saw the Dynon D-1 it became apparent to me that having all the pertinent information in one place was a great idea - sort of a "poor man's" Evolution. Sure, it shows GPS speed and altitude, but this is good enough in a true emergency and a lot better than nothing at all. Cost is relative. Compare the D-1 with L-3's (certified) Trilogy of about the same size. The Trilogy 2000 (the battery back-up version with a one hour battery life) sells for about $13,000+ plus installation, or well more than twelve times (installed) the $1425 cost of the D-1 which requires no installation.

Quote: Bennett Of course, as an uncertified piece of equipment, I wouldn't really want to fly an approach with it either (I've ordered mine as an alternative to installing a 2nd certified AI in an open hole as a backup, having had my flight director get lazy and roll over in flight) but.... I'm curious as to whether you think the core feature, the attitude indication, is really less acurate/reliable than our certified gear? For me the other elements like speed, altitude are gravy - for me this is primarially a backup for a spinning gyro which is prone to failure. The rest is also available on my 530... And assuming that the AI portion works really well, would it really be a big deal to use to fly an approach if needed for the failure of the primary AI? Actually I'm comfortable flying an approach without the AI if necessary; but often the trick in IMC is recognizing the AI failure before it becomes a unusual attitude - so the crosscheck is super valueable! ...................................................................................................................................... I think that the Dynon D-1 will provide a perfectly good attitude indication. I've had Dynon glass screens in my LSA and the AI function was as good as any I have used. The unit has a set up routine to get the horizon level, and once this is done all else seems to work fine. The rate of turn indication on the D-1 is very responsive, as is pitch and roll. I woiuld have no issue using it in IMC if my primary AI failed. To be fair, the D-1 is a back-up to a back-up. I have a Mid Continent electic AI with battery back-up, but we all know that Murphy is an optimist. When things go to hell, everything seems to fail at the same time. The D-1 is, in my opinion, cheap insurance when it comes to AI failures in IMC. I've had two instances of vacuum pump failure in actual, and I am wary. The GPS altitude and ground speed tapes are nice, in that in an emergency, all data is in one place. It is doubtful that one would lose the pitot static system at the same time, but stuff happens, and the D-1 gives you a place to concentrate on. Recognizing AI failure can be a problem if the vacuum system winds down slowly. I find myself cross checking the vacuum AI with the electric AI even in VFR conditions. Nice to see agreement.

I'd be in for a full set at $85 ea. Storage isn't an issue for me, replacement was in the near future anyway.

Quote: Bennett Pirep: I saw the Dynon D-1 at Oshkosh and ordered one. The screen size is about the same as the Evolution top half, and about the same presentation of data. (except as a portable, the altimeter is GPS derived as is (ground) speed. It is a portable, with several mounting options. One is a RAM suction mount that could go on a side window with a longer RAM shaft, or I am thinking about a permanent disk on the bottom side of the glareshield to allow for the suction bottom of the furnished RAM mount. It also comes with a flat plate that the unit snaps in and out of, and could be Velcroed to a panel for those who have room. The cleverest mounting option that comes with the unit is a device that literally snaps into an empty 3 1/8" hole and holds the unit. This is really pushing the "portable" aspect, but would really make a great mounting place (if you have an empty hole). I wouldn't want to fly an approach with it, except in a true emergency, but it could be a real life saver if you had to descend through clouds to get to VFR conditions. As soon as I receive it, I will figure out a good place to mount it, and post photos.

I would love a 201 cowl, but it would come down to price. The main thing I want is an easier way to look the engine over without taking the whole cowling off.

Congrats and welcome!

Congrats on your purchase and welcome to the site! I love pictures

Sorry you have to sell. Looks like a great plane.

I used AOPA for finacing. They were great, although I am not a fan of BOA. As far as ins it seemed that complex time was the most important. Search the threads. I remember a forum on just ins.

Congrats!!

Very nice panel. I'm saving my pennies for a panel upgrade.

Quote: DaV8or I'm confused. Was the incident Mooney in the Caravan? If so, how can they call that a huge success?

Robert, Didn't you just buy your plane? Not my buisness just curious., but why are you looking at selling it already?

For me, I was planning on buying from my first lesson. I might have rented a while if there was anything closer than a hour drive. It was discouraging that there was an airport 10 min from my house but no rentals (in fact I go months without seeing another pilot on my home field). I would pass two other airports on my way to rent as they had nothing as well. Nothing beats the feeling of walking out to your own plane. There are good planes for reasonable prices out there.