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by AndrewM
Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:40 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Service
Replies: 15
Views: 3906

Re: Service

For some items I have found it is best to go with a service center that is authorized by Diamond. We use Falcon Air at KLWM for most annuals. One year I took the plane to Premier as I wanted to see if Falcon had missed anything, and also we were having ADS-B installed, so wanted a shop that had done...
by AndrewM
Sun Apr 04, 2021 9:07 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: DA40 XLT Performance vs. XL/XLS
Replies: 13
Views: 3173

Re: DA40 XLT Performance vs. XL/XLS

Completely agree with Lou. I am easily seeing 150kts consistently now.
by AndrewM
Sun Apr 04, 2021 9:04 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Brand New Owner???
Replies: 33
Views: 6010

Re: Brand New Owner???

As with all these matters it depends on your mission and where you are flying as to whether WAAS makes sense to invest in. My first DA40 had WAAS and it was great, but there were plenty of ILS approaches around as well as RNAV. The DA40 I have now does not have WAAS, and I would never invest in the ...
by AndrewM
Wed Mar 10, 2021 1:25 pm
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: I'm Getting a DA62
Replies: 26
Views: 8433

Re: I'm Getting a DA62

Norm,

That is exciting news. When I used to live in Tampa went to the Exumas regularly, so the mission you have described in earlier posts I can absolutely see where you are coming from and you will have a blast.
by AndrewM
Wed Mar 03, 2021 1:18 pm
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: New Owner - advice on configuration
Replies: 61
Views: 16009

Re: New Owner - advice on configuration

Russ, from their web-site: Aviation specific DC – DC converter with cigarette lighter configuration (autosensing input 9-30VDC)
by AndrewM
Fri Feb 26, 2021 9:46 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Looking for a loaner/rental Propeller
Replies: 16
Views: 3286

Re: Looking for a loaner/rental Propeller

Good luck Steve.
by AndrewM
Fri Feb 26, 2021 7:58 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Looking for a loaner/rental Propeller
Replies: 16
Views: 3286

Re: Looking for a loaner/rental Propeller

Steve... ummm... did the guy in the truck pay for your new / overhauled prop I hope!
by AndrewM
Fri Feb 26, 2021 7:11 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Looking for a loaner/rental Propeller
Replies: 16
Views: 3286

Re: Looking for a loaner/rental Propeller

What is the general guidance for when to do a prop overhaul? We are now at the stage where it is advised, but there are no issues, so how long should one leave this... or just get it done? Appreciate comments and advice.
by AndrewM
Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:35 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: winter baffles & CHT Temps
Replies: 28
Views: 5331

Re: winter baffles & CHT Temps

Steven, for what's its worth, when I lived in Tampa I never installed the winter kit. Just does not get cold enough. I would not use it.

Now in Boston... it's a different matter!
by AndrewM
Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:44 pm
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Your Broker / Dealer / Consultant Experience
Replies: 4
Views: 1537

Re: Your Broker / Dealer / Consultant Experience

Jonathan,

There are quite a few posts relating to the usefulness and people's experiences of using brokers on the forum, you just need to search. I don't have the time right now to connect the links for you. I have experience working with both Lifestyle and Premier so PM me if you wish.