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by pietromarx
Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:10 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: In flight cellular connectivity options
Replies: 24
Views: 2403

Re: In flight cellular connectivity options

The ancient and slow satellite solutions are the only legal ways to use "cellular" today in aircraft. Count yourselves lucky that it is only $20K for an installation in a Diamond. For anything else the expense is far higher. I just added true cellular (e.g. broadband over LTE) into a fleet...
by pietromarx
Tue Feb 06, 2024 6:11 am
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Bugs of G1000 software rev. 0370-23 for DA42 TDI
Replies: 7
Views: 346

Re: Bugs of G1000 software rev. 0370-23 for DA42 TDI

The G1000 will not fly holds with the KAP 140. Luckily, it shows them ...

It is a worldwide sport.
by pietromarx
Thu Nov 30, 2023 2:42 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: G1000 dead end (split from G1000 NXi Phase III)
Replies: 16
Views: 3381

Re: G1000 NXi Phase III

@pietromarx There is an upgrade paths available for some G1000 planes: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/aviation/G1000-NXi-flight-deck-upgrade-for-select-cessna-piston-singles/ So far, neither Diamond nor Garmin has addressed this issue. My understanding is that Textron worked with Garmin to due the ST...
by pietromarx
Thu Nov 30, 2023 2:30 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: G1000 dead end (split from G1000 NXi Phase III)
Replies: 16
Views: 3381

Re: G1000 NXi Phase III

I think MHoran's point is right on the money: the idea of having to remanufacture an airplane to obtain some slightly improved PCBs (printed circuit boards) is absurd. When originally offered by Diamond and Garmin, the idea was that the G1000 would be "future proof" with easy updates throu...
by pietromarx
Tue Nov 28, 2023 7:03 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: G1000 dead end (split from G1000 NXi Phase III)
Replies: 16
Views: 3381

G1000 dead end (split from G1000 NXi Phase III)

I bought a DA-40 in 2003. The second with a G1000. What was true then is true today. Virtually the same words and conversations from the customers and ... silence from Diamond. This is perhaps why everyone I know says buy EAB versus certificated if possible and never, ever, anything with an integra...
by pietromarx
Fri Nov 17, 2023 3:16 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: G1000 NXi Phase III
Replies: 110
Views: 59637

Re: G1000 NXi Phase III

I bought a DA-40 in 2003. The second with a G1000. What was true then is true today. Virtually the same words and conversations from the customers and ... silence from Diamond. This is perhaps why everyone I know says buy EAB versus certificated if possible and never, ever, anything with an integrat...
by pietromarx
Tue Feb 21, 2023 3:43 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Unleaded avgas
Replies: 9
Views: 1523

Unleaded avgas

This piece is well worth the read: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/02/2 ... l-00081641

IMO, GA using engines burning leaded gasoline is unlikely to continue near any city of any developed country for much longer.
by pietromarx
Sat Feb 18, 2023 7:51 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: G1000 Legacy & NXI Software Upgrades Announcement
Replies: 59
Views: 16529

Re: G1000 Legacy & NXI Software Upgrades Announcement

I sold my second DA-40-180 last year. My next airplane, due in November, has discrete avionics. The G1000 was competitive when it came out in 2003-4, but today your smartphone and tablet at 1/90th of the cost has considerably more power, reliability, and capability than anything installed in your ai...
by pietromarx
Sat Apr 16, 2022 4:52 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: See you all sometime later
Replies: 5
Views: 3635

Re: See you all sometime later

My needs are the west coast and never in that much of a hurry. Hurry = grab an airline seat. I think in order of appeal it have at least two or more of the following: 1. Fun 2. No integrated flight deck 3. Electric I'm afraid the last is today rather unlikely. This said, I do love flying sailplanes ...
by pietromarx
Sat Apr 16, 2022 2:54 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: See you all sometime later
Replies: 5
Views: 3635

See you all sometime later

Hi All - My (second) DA-40-180 is in its new home with an excellent owner who has also had prior Diamond ownership. I hope everyone flies straight, high, and safely. I've enjoyed owning Diamonds now for two decades. They're almost everything one could want in an airplane. Be well everyone. See you a...