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by Tom Davis
Mon May 10, 2021 5:51 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: 100 LL Availability
Replies: 4
Views: 1214

100 LL Availability

Does anyone have any idea about 100 LL availability on the east coast since the Colonial Oil mess?
by Tom Davis
Sat Jul 06, 2019 9:04 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: I pass my check ride in the DA-40
Replies: 8
Views: 1803

Re: I pass my check ride in the DA-40

Good Work.
by Tom Davis
Sat Jun 15, 2019 6:50 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Aircraft grounding
Replies: 11
Views: 2871

Re: Aircraft grounding

My 2005 does have the OAT probe. Often use the exhaust pipe to ground my plane. If the grounding wire is long enough, I usually go to the tab behind the step, but not always.
by Tom Davis
Wed Apr 03, 2019 8:06 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: GPS Hiccup Coming?
Replies: 5
Views: 1721

GPS Hiccup Coming?

Has anyone here heard anything about this: https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2019/04/02/gps-week-rollover-event-devices-systems/ Today was the first time I had heard anything about this potential issue. I am assuming that there is not likely to be a problem; otherwise, folks like the AOPA would be s...
by Tom Davis
Tue Nov 06, 2018 9:20 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Turning on and Off GTX-345R Bluetooth with G1000
Replies: 7
Views: 4503

Re: Turning on and Off GTX-345R Bluetooth with G1000

Make certain that you "pair" the iPad using the iPad.
by Tom Davis
Tue Nov 06, 2018 9:14 pm
Forum: Travel & Destinations
Topic: Flyout to the Bahamas?
Replies: 31
Views: 15816

Re: Flyout to the Bahamas?

Is there anywhere in the Bahamas where one can rent a DA40?
by Tom Davis
Wed Oct 10, 2018 3:28 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Hm, wonder what this would mean?
Replies: 12
Views: 3048

Re: Hm, wonder what this would mean?

Here are two interesting articles with some speculation: https://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/101/4168-full.html?ET=avweb:e4168:1958734a:&st=email#231652 The referenced articles are the first two articles at this link. As indicated, if this is a real deal, then DA40s are likely to get more val...
by Tom Davis
Sat Jul 14, 2018 10:13 pm
Forum: Public forum
Topic: DA40 Fuel Pump Operation
Replies: 46
Views: 19554

Re: DA40 Fuel Pump Operation

I agree with Gordsh and others - I do the same. (Plus pump on at final approach as well.) FYI one thing that I do not do [which is recommended in the POH] is to switch on the fuel pump when changing tanks in flight, if I am 3,000' or above. I have never had a hiccup of the engine when just switchin...
by Tom Davis
Tue Mar 20, 2018 2:37 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: G1000 Trainer on Windows 10
Replies: 21
Views: 17131

Re: G1000 Trainer on Windows 10

John & Martha King have a pretty good series on the G1000.
by Tom Davis
Tue Mar 20, 2018 2:34 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Is Partial Panel still relevant?
Replies: 21
Views: 7195

Re: Is Partial Panel still relevant?

Here is an AOPA video that brings a lot of this home:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sfHlzv ... e=youtu.be