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by Thomas
Thu May 10, 2012 6:53 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Euro Crisis hits GA in Italy
Replies: 32
Views: 10250

Re: Euro Crisis hits GA in Italy

I would be part of the game.. For a fly in this July. To both places, Hungary or Tuscany ... Thomas
by Thomas
Sat May 05, 2012 8:07 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: DA-40 Recommended Service - Popcorn Insulation
Replies: 16
Views: 4643

Re: DA-40 Recommended Service - Popcorn Insulation

Hi Antione,

I did the "popcorn SB" with the anual in 2010, (MAS Leutkirch) it was not more the 200 EUR. incl work. Its is not completly solved, but much better since.
by Thomas
Sat Apr 14, 2012 5:46 am
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Avweb on flying the DA42 V1
Replies: 42
Views: 15793

Re: Avweb on flying the DA42 V1

So it will be a new DA42 model, not the DA52 ... also a new twin in FDH. Thomas
by Thomas
Sat Mar 10, 2012 6:31 pm
Forum: Diamond Gadgets & Extras
Topic: Synthetic Vision iPad
Replies: 33
Views: 15359

Re: Synthetic Vision iPad

I have a Pilatus PC12 pilot friend here on our airport (in the swiss alps). He has the IPAD APP airnav pro in use with the synthetic vision. According to him, it is very accurate (with the internals sensor - no AHRS). I am sure it is accurate and it seems very reliable, but think about – it is not c...
by Thomas
Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:48 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Garmin 796
Replies: 57
Views: 17510

Re: Garmin 796

Lance, suggest you are flying a EFIS -400 Jumbo or is it a classic. (It was called classic these days). Steam or G1000 DA40; I had also to make this decision 3 years ago. A friend of mine, retired MD11 Cmdr gave me the good advice to go for a low hour steam one. I am so happy now, anyway in the Euro...
by Thomas
Fri Mar 02, 2012 8:41 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Contract on a 2007 DA40XL
Replies: 38
Views: 9999

Re: Contract on a 2007 DA40XL

How you use the Towbot with the fairing at the nose gear? We do have one as well but it is not fitting the DA40 nose wheel. In fact I never tried. Thomas
by Thomas
Wed Feb 15, 2012 2:54 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: DA40 directional gyro
Replies: 6
Views: 2209

Re: DA40 directional gyro

I had the same some time ago, "Heading Flag" on. I was doing some t/s and finally found only the plug to the HSI loose. No problem since then. Did you check that out.
thomas
by Thomas
Sun Feb 05, 2012 5:19 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Greetings and Thanks!
Replies: 23
Views: 6917

Re: Greetings and Thanks!

Congratulation … a wise decision … you will love your Diamond … cheers from Switzerland Thomas
by Thomas
Sun Feb 05, 2012 5:10 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: DIY - Rudder Cable Replacement
Replies: 40
Views: 17645

Re: DIY - Rudder Cable Replacement

Antoine wrote:Thank you. great post, and sadly I'm next on the line with my 2007XL

Was wondering how to get my A&P to let me do some of the work...
Hi Antoine, you planning to get it done in GRE with Pius? Thomas
by Thomas
Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:05 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Black Diamonds Aero
Replies: 62
Views: 26059

Re: Black Diamonds Aero

Hello all my fellow Diamond friends, I feel the same like Aart, great idea... I am shure this the way to get things moved in the right way. I like to help with my knowledge as an aircraft engineer ( SEPL up to b747 ... And F100..hi Aart - One of my heart plane with Swissair and Helvetic). My Diamond...