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by Joey
Tue Nov 07, 2023 5:49 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Wheel Fairing - Tow Protection
Replies: 6
Views: 1750

Re: Wheel Fairing - Tow Protection

I had the metal protectors installed by Dillon's Aviation in Greenville NC about 12 years ago. 252 757-1841
by Joey
Tue Nov 07, 2023 5:32 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Economics of keeping plane in a hangar
Replies: 22
Views: 6271

Re: Economics of keeping plane in a hangar

I also have to agree that if you work the math too hard, the answer is don't own an airplane :D It is a want, not a need, although I tell my sig other that it IS a NEED! That being said, the hangar really keeps the airplane looking good and it's a nice place to hang out with your buds. Turn it into ...
by Joey
Mon Oct 16, 2023 7:22 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: G1000 MFD behavior
Replies: 2
Views: 560

Re: G1000 MFD behavior

my MFD range knob seems to go one or two clicks either left or right, then reverts back to the range setting I was on. Is this the range know slipping or a glitch in the MFD? PFD is working fine.
by Joey
Sun Sep 17, 2023 11:12 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Dillon's Aviation, Greenville, NC
Replies: 15
Views: 3179

Re: Dillon's Aviation, Greenville, NC

Where is your flying club?
by Joey
Thu Sep 14, 2023 4:04 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Dillon's Aviation, Greenville, NC
Replies: 15
Views: 3179

Re: Dillon's Aviation, Greenville, NC

Good experience with Stuart Dillon and gang.
by Joey
Sun Jun 11, 2023 3:28 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: N611VG crash in Virginia
Replies: 15
Views: 1794

Re: N611VG crash in Virginia

From the reports I heard, the f16s saw the pilot slumped over which may have been an incapacitation or pressurization issue. I plugged in his flight path on garmin pilot and after CCC the final approach course was 239. Someone posted the flight aware data and the heading continued on 239 until it ra...
by Joey
Tue May 09, 2023 1:18 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Diamond Fly-in To Sun 'n Fun (KLAL) March 28-April 2, 2023
Replies: 4
Views: 4139

Re: Diamond Fly-in To Sun 'n Fun (KLAL) March 28-April 2, 2023

Sorry I missed you. I was there thurs and Friday. Look footprints the next fly in.
by Joey
Fri Apr 28, 2023 10:58 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: My Best GS
Replies: 12
Views: 2464

Re: My Best GS

The DA40 has that 20mm push to talk trigger and slightly less fuel burn, so yes it’s still a hoot to fly.😁
by Joey
Tue Apr 25, 2023 5:54 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: My Best GS
Replies: 12
Views: 2464

Re: My Best GS

1200 ktas ground speed, zone 5, going downhill in a F-14 :) Not quite as good as the SR-71 story though....