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by Pbwears1
Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:05 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Gascolator inspection
Replies: 6
Views: 711

Re: Gascolator inspection

Russ
What are you using as a fuel cap cover?

Thanks
by Pbwears1
Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:14 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Alternatives for Plexus
Replies: 8
Views: 525

Re: Alternatives for Plexus

Switched to Prist and no regrets
by Pbwears1
Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:12 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Accelerated IFR training in DA40 - recommendations?
Replies: 29
Views: 2539

Re: Accelerated IFR training in DA40 - recommendations?

I second the PIC recommendation....10 days; the guy came to me and my plane; he was patient and even had a sense of humor; I was toast at the end of 10 days of non stop simulator and flying but I passed the check ride a week later....was too toasted to do it at the conclusion of the program, which t...
by Pbwears1
Fri Jan 12, 2024 2:21 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Oil filter
Replies: 21
Views: 1480

Re: Oil filter

Didn't Tempest buy out Champion Oil filters? There was an interesting write up on Tempest is AOPA or Flying relatively recently......and they are made across the street from my hangar at BUY....:) Cheers to all and happy flying in 24 !
by Pbwears1
Tue Oct 24, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: What tug to get?
Replies: 50
Views: 23075

Re: What tug to get?

Apologies for the photo....working on getting the hang of including photos in a post...this was meant to go in the member photo box
by Pbwears1
Tue Oct 24, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: What tug to get?
Replies: 50
Views: 23075

Re: What tug to get?

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by Pbwears1
Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:20 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: What tug to get?
Replies: 50
Views: 23075

Re: What tug to get?

Can't say enough good things about Best Tugs and my Alpha3....don't regret the $$$ at all.
by Pbwears1
Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:48 pm
Forum: DA20 Forum
Topic: Oil Pan Heater - limit to time of use?
Replies: 5
Views: 3580

Re: Oil Pan Heater - limit to time of use?

I stick it in the right ( or left) engine intake about half way and move the prop to hold it in
by Pbwears1
Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:38 pm
Forum: DA20 Forum
Topic: Oil Pan Heater - limit to time of use?
Replies: 5
Views: 3580

Re: Oil Pan Heater - limit to time of use?

I have been very happy with the "Twin Hornet 22" electric heater for my DA40. It can be left plugged in when the weather cools and left "ON" till spring :)......it automatically turns itself on and off....ON when the temp in the engine compartment drops to 70 degrees....on cold m...
by Pbwears1
Thu Oct 12, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: FBO plane towing
Replies: 11
Views: 2133

Re: FBO plane towing

Thanks for the pics, Michael. Where did you get the red flags made?