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by mysands
Tue Jan 23, 2024 4:10 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Winter Kit- High CHT and Low Oil Temps
Replies: 13
Views: 2463

Re: Winter Kit- High CHT and Low Oil Temps

I can certainly when the cowling comes off next week for oil change. It goes in the oil cooler and not in the same location as winterization kit.

Sandeep
by mysands
Sat Jan 20, 2024 3:41 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Winter Kit- High CHT and Low Oil Temps
Replies: 13
Views: 2463

Re: Winter Kit- High CHT and Low Oil Temps

Aluminum tape and approximately 50% of cooler covered in my case also. Last year I did not take it off in summer either and there were no issues with oil temps. I’m based at Keene NH.
by mysands
Thu Dec 21, 2023 1:57 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Accelerated IFR training in DA40 - recommendations?
Replies: 29
Views: 2253

Re: Accelerated IFR training in DA40 - recommendations?

I received my IFR rating a few months ago and took the traditional route of weekend flying for a year and a half, ~60 hrs + 20 I had from before. It was one of the most challenging things I have done. I read multiple sources, including the FAR/AIM, Gleim IFR books, King videos, and every other sourc...
by mysands
Mon Jul 03, 2023 11:05 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Kool Scoops
Replies: 12
Views: 3317

Re: Kool Scoops

I second the Kool Scoops. Brings in a ton of airflow and fits well. Today 80 degrees and 90% humidity and the cool breeze was a god send.
by mysands
Fri Jun 02, 2023 1:51 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: CFII in New England
Replies: 6
Views: 665

CFII in New England

I had a trip planned to Colorado Springs for seven days to attend the flying physicians association meeting in my DA40, leaving Wednesday or Thursday (7 or 8th) with a mountain flying course tagged at the end. Unfortunately, my CFII, who was to accompany me, had to back out. Does anyone know of a CF...
by mysands
Mon Mar 20, 2023 1:36 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: DA40 Home Sim Components?
Replies: 36
Views: 11398

Re: DA40 Home Sim Components?

The default autopilot can be changed to GFC700 in the STMA DA40. Open the .acf file in Plane Maker -> Expert -> autopilot -> Change XP custom to GFC700 (as far as I recall). The STMA DA40 already supports G1000.
by mysands
Fri Jan 27, 2023 5:12 pm
Forum: Diamond Gadgets & Extras
Topic: Oxygen Concentrator
Replies: 60
Views: 38093

Re: Oxygen Concentrator

I just bought the Inogen G5 from Main Clinic Supply. They just needed to see a scan of my pilot certificate. The customer service was really excellent and they even had a winter sale - $2364 for the G5 with a large and a small battery, a few canals and a carrying case. My sales person was Rachel at...
by mysands
Thu Jan 05, 2023 1:21 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: New DA40 owner | First Plane | what are common mistakes?
Replies: 41
Views: 20605

Re: New DA40 owner | First Plane | what are common mistakes?

Don't let the rear door open past the hinge stops. That can happen with strong gusts of wind or uninformed passengers. The area around the hinges is prone to cracking and the repair is non-trivial. I learned that the hard way. I've installed a piece of Dyneema (non-stretching) rope between the ends...
by mysands
Mon Sep 12, 2022 11:00 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Rubber strip replacement
Replies: 62
Views: 13426

Re: Rubber strip replacement

What size sailplane tape are you using to cover the gray rubber on the wings?
by mysands
Wed Aug 24, 2022 11:53 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Potential source of Lean of Peak fuel flow imbalance
Replies: 17
Views: 1819

Re: Potential source of Lean of Peak fuel flow imbalance

I replaced mine troubleshooting my SIM4N issues (in the end went back to mag and flying great). Just make sure the A&P torqued the fuel lines, as mine did not, the main fuel line to the spider was hanging by two threads, MIF.