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by DaveS1900
Thu Dec 21, 2023 11:38 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: In flight cellular connectivity options
Replies: 24
Views: 2403

Re: In flight cellular connectivity options

I have Garmin inReach. Satellite based and will work with a view of the sky from the cockpit. It has texting. No talking. Monthly plans start at $15/mo. The device itself cost around $400.

Dave S.
Ohio
by DaveS1900
Mon Dec 18, 2023 4:16 pm
Forum: Public forum
Topic: What states have no light aircraft sales tax
Replies: 9
Views: 1033

Re: What states have no light aircraft sales tax

You might check Kansas. I have heard people will fly there to take physical delivery of an airplane. I am not a tax advisor nor do I play one on TV.
by DaveS1900
Fri Oct 20, 2023 6:27 pm
Forum: Lycoming
Topic: SureFly Electronic Ignition
Replies: 193
Views: 109748

Re: SureFly Electronic Ignition

Yes I agree it probably wasn't surefly. It seems like the Cirrus guys have dabbled in electronic ignition and it didn't go well. That's just a guess.
Dave
by DaveS1900
Thu Oct 19, 2023 11:36 pm
Forum: DA20 Forum
Topic: Oil Pan Heater - limit to time of use?
Replies: 5
Views: 1871

Re: Oil Pan Heater - limit to time of use?

I have this:

https://switcheon.com/power-switch/

its a remote on/off that you use with an app on your phone. I turn the engine heater on from home, several hours before my flight.

Dave S
Ohio
by DaveS1900
Wed Oct 18, 2023 8:18 pm
Forum: Lycoming
Topic: SureFly Electronic Ignition
Replies: 193
Views: 109748

Re: SureFly Electronic Ignition

Question for those that have Surefly, I talked to a mechanic who didn't recommend surefly because they had experience with a situation where one of the electronic ignitions took out both EI's. I was all set to put at least one on, but if the mechanic doesn't embrace it, then it's hard to move forwar...
by DaveS1900
Mon Oct 16, 2023 4:42 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: New member introduction & takeaways
Replies: 35
Views: 5617

Re: New member introduction & takeaways

Airwolf, My initial reaction is that you need more than 20 gals to get anywhere. I wouldn't begin your calculation with half tanks as the norm. If once in a blue moon the situation demands a half fuel load.. then that's what you have to do. But I wouldn't go into this thinking everytime you take a f...
by DaveS1900
Mon Oct 02, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: New member introduction & takeaways
Replies: 35
Views: 5617

Re: New member introduction & takeaways

Relatives: Grandfather was a B-17 gunner in WWII [527th BS - 379th BG(H) - 8 AAF], survived and engrossed me with stories. AirWolf, Being that your grandfather was a B-17 tail gunner, you should come to the Champaign Aviation Museum in Ohio (NE of Dayton Ohio) located at i74 Grimes Field. It would ...
by DaveS1900
Fri Sep 22, 2023 1:33 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Fueling Questions
Replies: 7
Views: 876

Re: Fueling Questions

Bryan,
If you are unsure where to put the ground, on any airplane you can connect the ground wire to the exhaust pipe.

On the fueling, I go slow and angle the nozzle inboard into the tank. Occasionally, I will "burp" the tank by gently rocking the wing up and down.

Dave S.
Ohio
by DaveS1900
Thu Jun 15, 2023 12:09 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Bi Annual Question for DA 40 Pilots.
Replies: 12
Views: 1583

Re: Bi Annual Question for DA 40 Pilots.

Don:
As similar to others, I too have had the flaps fail. It was a non-event. You may float a bit more.
BTW, I do my Flight Review in a twin, and literally 100% of the time I get an abnormal landing with no-flaps.

Dave S.
Ohio
by DaveS1900
Sun Dec 04, 2022 3:30 am
Forum: Travel & Destinations
Topic: How to plan a fuel stop?
Replies: 8
Views: 3252

Re: How to plan a fuel stop?

Rob,
Use this online tool for US airports
https://www.airnav.com/plan/fuel/

For Canada, US and parts of Mexico
turn on FBO fuel detail in the right side panel (click on layers menu)
https://skyvector.com/

Internationally you might try fltpln.com

Dave S.
Ohio