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by michael.g.miller
Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:07 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: The glaring weaknesses in flight training
Replies: 7
Views: 197

Re: The glaring weaknesses in flight training

I personally would like to see flight simulator improvements. It's a lot easier to surprise someone when they can't see you prepare for it. The problem is the simulators we have access to are basically useless for flight characteristics and are more for learning and managing avionics. The best we c...
by michael.g.miller
Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:27 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Parts Delays and Diamond Supplier Issues?
Replies: 14
Views: 1015

Re: Parts Delays and Diamond Supplier Issues?

Tell them to push harder. I ordered at the beginning of March and my turbo and other parts (injectors, cylinder head) are shipped. Admittedly with a bit of pressure on Diamond. Sometimes you have to take matters into your own hands. I would be screaming at Diamond if I was waiting 8 weeks for a turb...
by michael.g.miller
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:03 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Parts Delays and Diamond Supplier Issues?
Replies: 14
Views: 1015

Re: Parts Delays and Diamond Supplier Issues?

Turbo lead times should be coming down. My order with a turbo just shipped. I think the current lead time for a turbo is 4 weeks. If significantly more than that, tell your shop to ping Diamond.
by michael.g.miller
Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:55 pm
Forum: Public forum
Topic: South Florida Flight school
Replies: 4
Views: 287

Re: South Florida Flight school

Not Miami but I’ve been very impressed with MyFlight. They are based in Orlando at KORL, and operate a sizable diamond fleet.
by michael.g.miller
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:49 pm
Forum: DA50 Forum
Topic: DA50 vs The World
Replies: 52
Views: 2772

Re: DA50 vs The World

Ethiopia is the current route but subject to change given political situations. I have had good reports on both GASE in Egypt and White Rose in the UK for the flight planning and am hoping to do it November this year. What stops are you thinking to get through Egypt -> Saudi Arabia -> Ethiopia -> K...
by michael.g.miller
Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: DA50 Forum
Topic: DA50 vs The World
Replies: 52
Views: 2772

Re: DA50 vs The World

I am planning to fly UK to South Africa and it can be done on the standard tanks but will install a Turtle Pac on the back seat for an added safety margin. What route are you taking? Since Sudan… closed… my understanding is that it is now more difficult. I saw DAI routed through Ethiopia, is that w...
by michael.g.miller
Tue Mar 12, 2024 1:23 am
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: Prop Damage
Replies: 15
Views: 987

Re: Prop Damage

My DA62 transition instructor taught me to do all takeoffs holding brakes and checking full power prior to brake release. As you pointed out, this is certainly not SOP per the AFM. I would only hold the brakes on short runways, since you want to validate proper operation of the engine. Usually ECU ...
by michael.g.miller
Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:41 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Iridium 9575 Satphone (+ antenna, charger, connectors, patch cable)
Replies: 0
Views: 189

Iridium 9575 Satphone (+ antenna, charger, connectors, patch cable)

Selling my Iridium 9575 Satphone. Included is: The phone An adapter to use an external antenna An external antenna A cigarette lighter charger A wall charger A USB cable A pilot USA LEMO adapter to patch into your LEMO headset for use in flight (NOTE: the PCB inside the case is loose so requires som...
by michael.g.miller
Mon Mar 04, 2024 6:38 pm
Forum: Public forum
Topic: HF Radio installation
Replies: 7
Views: 374

Re: HF Radio installation

Give me a call / WhatsApp. I sent you my number via PM.
by michael.g.miller
Mon Mar 04, 2024 2:47 am
Forum: Austro
Topic: Lead time for parts
Replies: 2
Views: 329

Re: Lead time for parts

Darn that's a long time! I was hoping 4-6 weeks was the pessimistic end for routine parts.. but I guess I should set my expectations for 6 weeks now. I'll report back on how long the parts take.