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by dmloftus
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:13 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: The glaring weaknesses in flight training
Replies: 7
Views: 230

Re: The glaring weaknesses in flight training

I think it is even more scary when you consider new MOSAIC proposals potentially allowing sport pilots to fly larger, more powerful aircraft. We all want to increase GA, but sacrificing safety to do so is crazy. I think the PPL PTS should include more basic instrument instruction, preferably in IMC,...
by dmloftus
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:02 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Parts Delays and Diamond Supplier Issues?
Replies: 14
Views: 1041

Re: Parts Delays and Diamond Supplier Issues?

twesselman wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:47 am Keep in mind the turbo was replaced 10 hrs before the new leak appeared.
So sorry to hear, that really sux. Hope they get you straightened out asap
by dmloftus
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:00 am
Forum: DA50 Forum
Topic: DA50 vs The World
Replies: 52
Views: 2806

Re: DA50 vs The World

Very sad. Unfortunate those guys talking in the video didn't render immediate help rather than standing there yelling "WTF"
by dmloftus
Thu Mar 21, 2024 5:08 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Prop governor
Replies: 18
Views: 1415

Re: Prop governor

I heard back from MT USA today. When they opened the prop there was zero grease inside. It was completely dry. The bearings were damaged. They found that a piece of one of the bearing races had broken off. They said they saw signs of heat damage. I'm not sure how this happened. The prop is 390 hrs ...
by dmloftus
Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:38 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Thoughts after 2 year of owning a DA40NG
Replies: 11
Views: 686

Re: Thoughts after 2 year of owning a DA40NG

As far as two years goes... I started on 6/22/21 with my first lesson in a C172... since then I have flown Screenshot 2024-03-20 at 10.01.37 AM.png Yeah, that's impressive to log so many hours in two years. After a very busy life with TJ Rodgers, glad you have the time to have some fun. I am surpri...
by dmloftus
Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:27 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Thoughts after 2 year of owning a DA40NG
Replies: 11
Views: 686

Re: Thoughts after 2 year of owning a DA40NG

MOSAIC will improve costs. I don't think it will help much for solo owners like us. Somehow or the other there needs to be a safety compromise... I personally not a fan of sport and recreational pilot licenses. Absolutely not a fan. I'm really perplexed why AOPA is pushing it. Can't be good for GA ...
by dmloftus
Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:26 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Thoughts after 2 year of owning a DA40NG
Replies: 11
Views: 686

Re: Thoughts after 2 year of owning a DA40NG

Wow, that's a lot of flying in two years. Certainly helps bring down hourly cost. My hourly cost is dominated by fixed costs as I fly only about 100-150 per year: annual averages about $5K, hangar $7.8K, insurance $2K, county taxes $4.2K. For 100 hours, that's $190/hour before gas, oil, scheduled ma...
by dmloftus
Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:38 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Checklists and procedure plates
Replies: 9
Views: 364

Re: Checklists and procedure plates

Standard iPad on lap for maps and charts (used to use a Mini but sometimes labels in small typeface in Foreflight are just too small to see) with an Apple Pencil for clearances/ATIS/map notations, Checkmate laminated checklists, G1000 checklists are available but never used. I also have some very de...
by dmloftus
Sat Feb 24, 2024 8:34 pm
Forum: Travel & Destinations
Topic: I-70 Across Continental Divide
Replies: 10
Views: 586

Re: I-70 Across Continental Divide

Thanks Rich. Correct on I-80 being Wyoming vs Colorado. Once through Provo Pass, that’s a pretty easy route.
by dmloftus
Sat Feb 24, 2024 3:31 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Alternatives for Plexus
Replies: 8
Views: 480

Re: Alternatives for Plexus

Prist is great. Bought a case of it last year.