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by Diamond_Dan
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:31 pm
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: DA62 Tie down rope length
Replies: 4
Views: 1981

Re: DA62 Tie down rope length

Been very happy with my slidedown tie down. Has never slipped.
They will make them to any length.
https://slidedown.com/
by Diamond_Dan
Thu Feb 08, 2024 6:34 pm
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Rear door seal replacement?
Replies: 7
Views: 304

Re: Rear door seal replacement?

Check the caulk seal around the rear window too.
by Diamond_Dan
Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:11 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: ADS-B poorly understood
Replies: 1
Views: 188

Re: ADS-B poorly understood

Rich you are a gem and and asset not only to Diamond pilots but to GA everywhere. Thank you.
by Diamond_Dan
Wed Jan 24, 2024 8:29 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Tanis engine heater for Lycoming: Love it or not?
Replies: 21
Views: 1103

Re: Tanis engine heater for Lycoming: Love it or not?

+1 for these comments, great product. You will want to use cowl plugs and a blanket, especially if outside. I try to run it at least 4-6 hours before startup but 2 should work if it is not much below freezing.
by Diamond_Dan
Wed Jan 10, 2024 3:19 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Nose gear recurring AD
Replies: 58
Views: 21572

Re: Nose gear recurring AD

astaib wrote: Wed Jan 10, 2024 2:20 pm
Cost is 3200 euros for the part only...
What did you get for a lead time?

Pardon my ignorance, but with the new part, is the annual die penetration test still required?
by Diamond_Dan
Wed Jan 10, 2024 1:43 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Donations
Replies: 35
Views: 19737

Re: Donations

Done - Thank you for everything.
by Diamond_Dan
Wed Dec 13, 2023 1:18 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: G1000 wants to overwrite active database with old one
Replies: 10
Views: 5450

Re: G1000 wants to overwrite active database with old one

For the future, I strongly recommend to use another SD card for the NavData database updating. Please get/buy individual card that will be used for these purposes only . Even cheap "no name" SD Card is ok, because it is used only for transferring db file from PC/laptop to G1000 system. Th...
by Diamond_Dan
Thu Dec 07, 2023 1:14 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: G1000 wants to overwrite active database with old one
Replies: 10
Views: 5450

Re: G1000 wants to overwrite active database with old one

I have a Mac now. Any special concerns with formatting the MFD card before reloading? No. Leave the card formatted as it was on your PC (FAT32). Don't reformat it on the Mac. The database manager app will overwrite the files already on it as needed. Problem is that I accidentally installed a naviga...
by Diamond_Dan
Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:06 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: G1000 wants to overwrite active database with old one
Replies: 10
Views: 5450

Re: G1000 wants to overwrite active database with old one

I have a Mac now. Any special concerns with formatting the MFD card before reloading?
by Diamond_Dan
Wed Nov 01, 2023 10:52 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Fuel puddle and wing protrusions
Replies: 4
Views: 1615

Re: Fuel puddle and wing protrusions

Rich wrote: Thu Oct 26, 2023 2:15 pm You want to keep a shallow drip pan under this vent pipe when parked in the hangar. These are available at pretty much any auto parts store/department.
Mine has a mound of kitty litter under it that also serves as a wheel stop.