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by RC7
Mon Nov 30, 2015 12:11 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: New (to me) Turbulence tool on AWC
Replies: 1
Views: 1060

Re: New (to me) Turbulence tool on AWC

It's been on AWC for awhile (although it may have just been on weather.aero before), but I'm glad you posted it. In my experience, I've found the forecast on it to be pretty darn accurate (at least up in the flight levels). It's definitely the easiest way to get an idea of what kind of ride you can ...
by RC7
Fri Oct 23, 2015 3:46 pm
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: High Performance Beringer brakes for DA42!
Replies: 5
Views: 3272

Re: High Performance Beringer brakes for DA42!

CFIDave wrote:The DA42 doesn't need more effective brakes. The brakes installed by the factory, if anything, are TOO effective.
Agreed! It's already too easy to lock 'em up on landing in a 42. Now if there was an anti-skid system installed....
by RC7
Fri Oct 09, 2015 1:58 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Auto pilot unwanted action
Replies: 7
Views: 3693

Re: Auto pilot unwanted action

When you twisted the heading bug, was the bug on your PFD actually moving? As a workaround while you wait on your new PFD, if you want to fly a heading, put the A/P in ROLL mode, use your CWS button and turn to the desired heading and then release the CWS. It should hold the heading for you. I had t...
by RC7
Wed Jul 01, 2015 9:59 pm
Forum: Travel & Destinations
Topic: The Great Circle Route!
Replies: 27
Views: 9173

Re: The Great Circle Route!

Looks like an awesome trip! I'm jealous!
by RC7
Fri Jun 12, 2015 2:31 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Transponder Mode During Taxi
Replies: 21
Views: 7953

Re: Transponder Mode During Taxi

I wouldn't expect it to, based on the manual. But it'd be worth someone doing a test. (I no longer have it installed.) From the manual: Automatic ALT/STBY Mode Switching If the GTX 327 is configured with Automated Airborne Determination, ALT mode selection occurs when lift-off is sensed. When the a...
by RC7
Fri Jun 12, 2015 1:23 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Transponder Mode During Taxi
Replies: 21
Views: 7953

Re: Transponder Mode During Taxi

For me, a better solution is to provide transponder requirement information on ATIS with the default of leaving the system in "Ground Mode" on the ground, unless otherwise specified. At a lot of the airports I fly into that require it to be on during ground ops, they do put it on the ATIS...
by RC7
Thu Jun 11, 2015 4:40 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Essential Bus -- Audio Panel
Replies: 8
Views: 7088

Re: Essential Bus -- Audio Panel

Thx, Ben. Just what I was looking for. I've been reluctant during flight to turn Master Off and Essential Bus On. No problem. Actually you don't even have to turn off the master switch. Hitting the ESS bus will disconnect all of the other stuff anyway. If you don't want to try it in flight, then gi...
by RC7
Thu Jun 11, 2015 4:37 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Transponder Mode During Taxi
Replies: 21
Views: 7953

Re: Transponder Mode During Taxi

For me, a better solution is to provide transponder requirement information on ATIS with the default of leaving the system in "Ground Mode" on the ground, unless otherwise specified. At a lot of the airports I fly into that require it to be on during ground ops, they do put it on the ATIS...
by RC7
Thu Jun 11, 2015 4:35 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Essential Bus -- Audio Panel
Replies: 8
Views: 7088

Re: Essential Bus -- Audio Panel

Intercom does not work. Only pilot side mic mic will work and only on comm 1. I know this from personal experience. Just try it out next time you fly.
by RC7
Wed Jun 03, 2015 3:55 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Transponder Mode During Taxi
Replies: 21
Views: 7953

Re: Transponder Mode During Taxi

I once had an ASI from the FSDO tell me that I needed to be operating with Mode C while on the surface at ROA (which is a class C airport, but does not require Mode C on the surface). Shortly thereafter, I had a controller at ROA tell me to turn off Mode C while on the ground because it cluttered up...