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by wmbjenkins
Thu Sep 09, 2021 7:48 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: ADSB Reporting Inconsistency
Replies: 5
Views: 700

Re: ADSB Reporting Inconsistency

Well, that would certainly explain the difference, but sure doesn't make sense to report out pressure altitude when most GA airplanes out there are looking at barometric (indicated) altitude, particularly since the 40 is going nowhere near the flight levels.

Thanks for the insight!
by wmbjenkins
Thu Sep 09, 2021 7:23 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: ADSB Reporting Inconsistency
Replies: 5
Views: 700

ADSB Reporting Inconsistency

I am wondering if anyone else is having this issue. I have a DA40 XLS with G1000/G700 AP/G345R ADSB in/out. On several trips recently I have noticed when I look back on my flight data with Flight Aware or similar websites that my altitude that is shown is considerably different from that programmed ...
by wmbjenkins
Tue Jun 22, 2021 7:27 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Canted Nose Wheel
Replies: 6
Views: 1186

Canted Nose Wheel

For those who doubt that the nose wheel on the DA40 cants into the prop stream during flight, check out this new promo video from Diamond. Keep in mind this is a brand new plane, just off the factory floor... look at the sequence starting about 0:50 seconds in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRnZ1L...
by wmbjenkins
Tue Jun 22, 2021 7:14 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Electric trim not working correctly
Replies: 10
Views: 2131

Re: Electric trim not working correctly

I have a similar issue currently in my DA 40. If I so much as touch the electric trim switch the G1000 immediately throws a Pitch Trim Fail error and which blocks the AP (GFC700) from engaging until cleared. Usually this clears easily by running the trim up and down electrically and sometimes, doing...
by wmbjenkins
Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:28 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Inexpensive DIY solution to GTX345R Bluetooth problem - with pics
Replies: 39
Views: 14990

Re: Inexpensive DIY solution to GTX345R Bluetooth problem - with pics

I too have the problem indicated in this thread with a new 345R in a 2008 XLS. I am considering the solution outlined here, but was curious whether anyone has tried putting the antenna under the left seat? This would be closer and out of the way...
by wmbjenkins
Thu Dec 10, 2020 10:01 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: 2008 DA40D Purchase Advice
Replies: 12
Views: 2480

Re: 2008 DA40D Purchase Advice

I just bought and closed on a 2008 DA40F. Mine has the G1000 and WAAS so it is a different animal in that respect. A couple of gotchas that came up during the annual (before purchase, thankfully) is that the Powerflow exhaust system had not been properly maintained and had to be overhauled at consid...
by wmbjenkins
Sat Dec 05, 2020 9:17 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Garmin GTX 345 R Question
Replies: 7
Views: 1231

Re: Garmin GTX 345 R Question

Thanks for the PDF of the panel mount version. I have looked all over for the 345R version which has a different software setup but have been wholly unsuccessful in finding it on-line. Surely it exists but must be well hidden :) Oh well, it is a wonderful instrument.
by wmbjenkins
Sat Dec 05, 2020 5:44 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Garmin GTX 345 R Question
Replies: 7
Views: 1231

Re: Garmin GTX 345 R Question

Thanks for that, good to know. I cannot seem to find any operator manual for the 345r even though it was just installed at closing. Sure would be helpful.
by wmbjenkins
Sat Dec 05, 2020 2:02 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Garmin GTX 345 R Question
Replies: 7
Views: 1231

Re: Garmin GTX 345 R Question

Thanks so much for the quick responses. The 345 must be in unrestricted mode since that correlates with the data seen on the screen. Thanks again!
by wmbjenkins
Fri Dec 04, 2020 11:15 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Garmin GTX 345 R Question
Replies: 7
Views: 1231

Garmin GTX 345 R Question

Hi there. I am a new DA40 owner based at KSGJ in northeast Florida. I have just installed a new Garmin 345R that mates superbly with the G1000 system except that I seem to be getting an overwhelming number of aircraft showing up on the screen, to the point it almost makes the display useless. The si...