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by ZAV
Tue Nov 16, 2021 12:40 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: New Owner - DA40 Michigan
Replies: 3
Views: 900

Re: New Owner - DA40 Michigan

Congrats on the purchase. Great plane. Love mine.
by ZAV
Thu Nov 04, 2021 2:30 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: DA40 NG Off Field
Replies: 20
Views: 4272

Re: DA40 NG Off Field

jwx96 wrote: Wed Nov 03, 2021 9:46 pm Does the NG have a higher engine failure rate than the IO-360 powered DA40's?
The answer seems to be “yes”, with the anecdotal data points on this forum. The ECU problems and loss of power stories are troubling to read about.
by ZAV
Thu Sep 23, 2021 5:20 pm
Forum: Partnerships
Topic: Partnership for new DA-40 NG in Norwood (KOWD)
Replies: 6
Views: 4413

Re: Partnership for new DA-40 NG in Norwood (KOWD)

I would love to see your NG vs XLT comparison. Many things to like about the NG but the operating costs over time are more than the XLT. The cheaper JetA doesn’t compensate for that. I came to a different conclusion but like to hear other’s thoughts.
by ZAV
Thu Sep 16, 2021 7:51 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Individual knobs for G1000 Displays Available
Replies: 15
Views: 3216

Re: Individual knobs for G1000 Displays Available

My range knob on the PFD seems to cause random changes to the map inset range instead of the predictable increments. I’m not sure if changing the knob will fix this but I might try. How did you remove and replace that particular knob since it has the push cursor joystick control as well?
by ZAV
Sat Feb 20, 2021 6:21 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: G1000 Legacy & NXI Software Upgrades Announcement
Replies: 59
Views: 16536

Re: G1000 Legacy & NXI Software Upgrades Announcement

Are the G1000 software upgrades listed for all the DA40 installs?

If so, that’s a great list. Hope it goes smoothly.
by ZAV
Tue Feb 09, 2021 1:20 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: DA40-NG comparrison to DA40-XLS
Replies: 33
Views: 12393

Re: DA40-NG comparrison to DA40-XLS

Thanks for the information. I would definitely be interested in the maintenance cost over time compared to the Lycoming DA40. My own run at the numbers I could find or estimate showed that any fuel cost savings were quickly overshadowed by ongoing and recurring maintenance costs. I personally don’t ...
by ZAV
Fri Jan 15, 2021 11:36 pm
Forum: Diamond Gadgets & Extras
Topic: Sirius XM value vs ADSB free Wx
Replies: 4
Views: 2110

Re: Sirius XM value vs ADSB free Wx

Satellite weather is better at most things. The G1000 version I have displays more information from satellite weather than from FIS-B weather.

I always call Sirius XM and negotiate a better price by agreeing to pay for a year long subscription.
by ZAV
Tue Nov 24, 2020 3:40 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Online NTSB accident database
Replies: 6
Views: 1526

Re: Online NTSB accident database

No. The NTSB site had a monthly list with links to preliminary or final reports. It was easy to scroll through. I can’t find it after the website change and switch to the CAROL tool.
by ZAV
Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:20 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Online NTSB accident database
Replies: 6
Views: 1526

Re: Online NTSB accident database

I don’t see the monthly lists I used to look through.
by ZAV
Sat Nov 21, 2020 6:46 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: DA40 G1000 GFC700 VNAV
Replies: 25
Views: 5789

Re: DA40 G1000 GFC700 VNAV

Great video. I've studied the function multiple times but I just think it is too much effort to set, monitor, etc as opposed to just using FLC when you need it. With the 5 minute, 1 minute VNAV requirements to TOD, it's just as easy to dial it in and hit FLC. Am I missing something? Would love to h...