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by yl472401
Thu Mar 07, 2024 2:14 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: In flight cellular connectivity options
Replies: 24
Views: 2403

Re: In flight cellular connectivity options

Sounds like a good idea, but everything you put in permanently should/would get an STC for the operation. Do you fly IFR ?
BL


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by yl472401
Thu Feb 29, 2024 4:00 pm
Forum: Public forum
Topic: Help with the DA42 steep turn
Replies: 9
Views: 3773

Re: Help with the DA42 steep turn

Best trick is more practice. I spent a day prior my check ride and practiced to a level that I feel confident with my steep turns.
Also, depends on the temperature, pressure, altitude and aircraft weight, the power setting will vary.
by yl472401
Thu Feb 29, 2024 3:57 pm
Forum: Public forum
Topic: Help with the DA42 steep turn
Replies: 9
Views: 3773

Re: Help with the DA42 steep turn

I used 47% Pwr for my power setting and increases to 57% during the steep turn. Pitch up first before slowly bank to ~55 degree and hold my Attitude between 3-5 degree depends on my observation of the Altitude gain or loss.
by yl472401
Fri Dec 22, 2023 6:02 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: In flight cellular connectivity options
Replies: 24
Views: 2403

Re: In flight cellular connectivity options

Thank you, Dave and Bryce. Could be an interesting option to try out if I don't go all in from the get go. I'm out of Chicago so there is corn in basically all directions with little to no service at cruising altitudes. Which airport are you based at? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
by yl472401
Thu Dec 21, 2023 9:21 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: In flight cellular connectivity options
Replies: 24
Views: 2403

Re: In flight cellular connectivity options

Following… GA usage of cellular service or satellite service is a unique topic particularly for GA CX pilots that frequently fly higher altitude with no access to cellphone data while en-route. It has the unique challenge of balance between cost to develop and the return of the benefits. I chatted w...
by yl472401
Tue Sep 12, 2023 12:18 am
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Engine cowling upgrade to dash VI?
Replies: 12
Views: 3105

Re: Engine cowling upgrade to dash VI?

Glad to help. Also, forgot to mention there's an AD requiring fuel injector replacement every 900 FH. AFAIK that's the only time limits that are mandatory for Part 91 Austro operators, aside from the publicized piston oil analysis / replacement requirement for certain serial numbers. Got it. Wish D...
by yl472401
Tue Sep 12, 2023 12:13 am
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Engine cowling upgrade to dash VI?
Replies: 12
Views: 3105

Re: Engine cowling upgrade to dash VI?

It's no longer possible to overhaul any Austro engine, due to an Austro policy change. The good news is that for part 91, we are not obligated to abide by any time limits. The bad news is that you must buy a new full-price engine once the time comes for your engine. Roger that. Thank for the info !...
by yl472401
Tue Sep 12, 2023 12:09 am
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Engine cowling upgrade to dash VI?
Replies: 12
Views: 3105

Re: Engine cowling upgrade to dash VI?

IIRC when I was checking different upgrade options, DAI told me that NG to -VI upgrade was not possible. A bummer. I'd be willing to pay to get those 10 knots... But that was when the engines were TBO. Now with TBR policy it might be different. So, it will be absolutely TBR or it’s not mandatory fo...
by yl472401
Sat Sep 09, 2023 7:12 pm
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Engine cowling upgrade to dash VI?
Replies: 12
Views: 3105

Re: Engine cowling upgrade to dash VI?

I wish it were possible to do when swapping engines.. but I don't think Diamond allows this. Would be happy to be proven wrong though! IIRC when I was checking different upgrade options, DAI told me that NG to -VI upgrade was not possible. A bummer. I'd be willing to pay to get those 10 knots... Ye...
by yl472401
Thu Sep 07, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Engine cowling upgrade to dash VI?
Replies: 12
Views: 3105

Re: Engine cowling upgrade to dash VI?

FlyingPenguin wrote:Unfortunately, it’s not possible due to changes in the location of various cold air source intake.

See pic from John Ewing’s book, The Concise Guide to The Diamond DA42.
Thanks for the clarification


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