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by mfdutra
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:04 am
Forum: DA50 Forum
Topic: DA50 vs The World
Replies: 52
Views: 2803

Re: DA50 vs The World

I think it's pretty common for people to freeze when they witness something like that. The sudden realization that someone just died right in front of you isn't easy to process.
by mfdutra
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:46 pm
Forum: DA50 Forum
Topic: DA50 vs The World
Replies: 52
Views: 2803

Re: DA50 vs The World

I agree. It's very finicky to land, as compared to my DA62 now, which I can just fly it on the runway and it's happy.
by mfdutra
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:39 pm
Forum: DA50 Forum
Topic: DA50 vs The World
Replies: 52
Views: 2803

Re: DA50 vs The World

The Cirrus requires proper airmanship. If you are sloppy with rudder and pitch in a go-around from behind the power curve, you will flip it. 300+hp is a lot of power when you are very slow.
by mfdutra
Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:04 pm
Forum: DA50 Forum
Topic: DA50 vs The World
Replies: 52
Views: 2803

Re: DA50 vs The World

COPA is so great that many former Cirrus owners, like me, stay very active there for years. It's a family.

I hope DPA reaches that level of greatness one day too.
by mfdutra
Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:11 am
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Left Fuel Gauge Failure (Red X) / Inboard Sensor Fail
Replies: 1
Views: 236

Re: Left Fuel Gauge Failure (Red X) / Inboard Sensor Fail

I had the same problem on my DA62. There was an accumulation of TKS in the wing root and that corroded the fuel sensor electronics. The wing had to be removed and it sure is a lot of work. You may be lucky if it’s just a wiring issue. And you are AOG already. It’s not legal to fly without a fuel sen...
by mfdutra
Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:57 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: TKS Panel Replacement
Replies: 4
Views: 394

Re: TKS Panel Replacement

Sorry to hear. FIKI is nice, but this TKS system is a f* PITA.

Whoever does it, make sure they do the first flight, maybe even including a stall series.
by mfdutra
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: Prop Damage
Replies: 15
Views: 996

Re: Prop Damage

I agree with Emir. I apply power very gently as I'm rolling, mostly to catch any asymmetry early and stay in sync with the rudder. I still have plenty of time to make sure both engines are producing the expected output. If there's anything really wrong with the engine, you will get an ECU FAIL anyway.
by mfdutra
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:46 am
Forum: Austro
Topic: Austro engine reliability and safety
Replies: 55
Views: 29644

Re: Austro engine reliability and safety

Certainly this accident had other concerning contributing factors, like reluctance to declare an emergency, flying away from a perfectly good airport.

If you have a sick airplane, especially a single, stay high over an airport and spiral down. Don't go away from it.
by mfdutra
Sun Mar 10, 2024 1:24 am
Forum: Austro
Topic: Austro engine reliability and safety
Replies: 55
Views: 29644

Re: Austro engine reliability and safety

I believe those two recent CAPS pulls wouldn't be survivable without CAPS. There was nowhere to put those airplanes down safely.

Look at the Nashville outcome. An entire family is dead, including children. :cry:
by mfdutra
Sun Mar 10, 2024 1:18 am
Forum: DA50 Forum
Topic: DA50 vs The World
Replies: 52
Views: 2803

Re: DA50 vs The World

I don't think there's anything wrong with the Cirrus in the hands of a competent pilot. I had one for 4+ years, flying all over the place, and it was just fine. However, it has a laminar short wing, a bouncy gear and a punchy motor (22, 22T). That requires respect and good training. This is like giv...