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by Tom-B
Fri Apr 30, 2021 6:21 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Cockpit Organization & Kneeboards
Replies: 33
Views: 7468

Re: Cockpit Organization & Kneeboards

I recently purchased from Amazon a “Drive Auto Car Trash Can”. As its name implies it’s just a flexible car tote for trash. I hang it behind the passenger’s headrest so I can quickly reach back for a water bottle, GoPro, batteries. It is like having a handy glove compartment. My wife likes it so muc...
by Tom-B
Fri Apr 30, 2021 6:04 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Callsign at untowered fields
Replies: 23
Views: 5213

Re: Callsign at untowered fields

My busy home field (KLOM ) is non-towered and being near Philadelphia our CTAF is packed with communications from multiple fields. Our field’s flight school also has 2 heavily utilized DA40s ... so there is ample opportunity for difficult communications on a very busy frequency. Like many of you my ...
by Tom-B
Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:42 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: MTOW Increase Need Trim Adjustment Template
Replies: 7
Views: 1190

Re: MTOW Increase Need Trim Adjustment Template

Good news. Using Rich’s advice I reached to Diamond Technical Support, to ask whether I could use a tool other than the Diamond template. The Diamond team quickly got back to me and said an inclinometer could be used instead of the template to set the required travel of the elevator. The template sp...
by Tom-B
Wed Apr 21, 2021 1:44 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: MTOW Increase Need Trim Adjustment Template
Replies: 7
Views: 1190

Re: MTOW Increase Need Trim Adjustment Template

My wife suggested if we need to buy this template, we could always make it available to others who might need it.
by Tom-B
Wed Apr 21, 2021 1:40 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: MTOW Increase Need Trim Adjustment Template
Replies: 7
Views: 1190

Re: MTOW Increase Need Trim Adjustment Template

Rich - Thanks so much for your perspective. I will reach out to Diamond and ask them about the possibility of using a deflection gauge.
by Tom-B
Wed Apr 21, 2021 1:11 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: MTOW Increase Need Trim Adjustment Template
Replies: 7
Views: 1190

Re: MTOW Increase Need Trim Adjustment Template

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by Tom-B
Wed Apr 21, 2021 1:07 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: MTOW Increase Need Trim Adjustment Template
Replies: 7
Views: 1190

MTOW Increase Need Trim Adjustment Template

I am pursuing the MTOW increase for my 2002 DA40 which requires compliance to OSB 40-057 and OSB 40-025 (upgrading the landing gear and adjusting the trim). Coordinating with Diamond and my A&P we learned that we need to secure a particular Diamond Template to make this trim adjustment. Seems Di...
by Tom-B
Thu Feb 25, 2021 4:08 pm
Forum: Travel & Destinations
Topic: Where to Next?! Planting the Seed for the Next Tour
Replies: 12
Views: 2788

Re: Where to Next?! Planting the Seed for the Next Tour

Another great experience in Canada is going heli-hiking with CMH. https://www.cmhsummer.com/?webSyncID=d4900142-8d13-bae0-1aba-0d40a7ca83a8&sessionGUID=4ccb8c03-2de8-0a3b-323d-cd3b16ce9bea&_gl=1*8kgbrq*_ga*NjMxOTcxNTg3LjE2MTQyNjg3OTE.*_ga_P7HMQW8YGY*MTYxNDI2ODc5MS4xLjAuMTYxNDI2ODc5MS4w&_...
by Tom-B
Thu Feb 25, 2021 3:57 pm
Forum: Travel & Destinations
Topic: Where to Next?! Planting the Seed for the Next Tour
Replies: 12
Views: 2788

Re: Where to Next?! Planting the Seed for the Next Tour

Wayne, As always loved your video, but I was hoping to hear more about what you and your friends may have decided upon. While I have only done a multi-week road trip through Nova Scotia I can’t say enough great things about the experience. I have a full itinerary of lodging, hiking, and the many gre...
by Tom-B
Mon Jan 18, 2021 4:08 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Refinishing steps
Replies: 6
Views: 1452

Re: Refinishing steps

Peter, I too am in the same boat with my steps on my 2002 D40.

Has anyone had any experience having a 3rd party chrome their Diamond’s steps?