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by Mjwatlanta
Thu Mar 07, 2024 5:02 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Checklists and procedure plates
Replies: 9
Views: 364

Re: Checklists and procedure plates

David, can you share your very detailed ifr checklists?
by Mjwatlanta
Fri Feb 23, 2024 1:10 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Reading ECU data from serial port
Replies: 13
Views: 1067

Re: Reading ECU data from serial port

It seemed to take a long time. Maybe 20 minutes. I did pull the fuel pump breakers as part of the process. The laptop is old and the battery is not very good so I was concerned it would die before the task was completed. Also, the mechanic told me I did not want to run out of battery in the middle a...
by Mjwatlanta
Thu Feb 22, 2024 1:14 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Reading ECU data from serial port
Replies: 13
Views: 1067

Re: Reading ECU data from serial port

When starting the engine the other day, I had an ECU A and an ECU B failure. Damn. I am at an airport that does not have a Diamond mechanic. Fortunately, the good people at Special Services in Greenville, South Carolina, (an authorized repair facility) FedEx’d me the serial port connector (loaned) a...
by Mjwatlanta
Tue Feb 20, 2024 2:32 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Alternatives for Plexus
Replies: 8
Views: 480

Re: Alternatives for Plexus

I use plexus prist or zepp. Don’t have a good reason other than tradition. I originally bought plexus but it’s crazy expensive. My line guy gave me some cans of prist because FBO switched to zepp. I can’t tell the difference. When I use the Zepp it seems to work quite well.
by Mjwatlanta
Tue Feb 20, 2024 2:29 am
Forum: Want To Buy
Topic: Want to Buy: DA-40 Wheel Fairings
Replies: 3
Views: 2626

Re: Want to Buy: DA-40 Wheel Fairings

Sanford Asman in Atlanta has a set. He had them refinished and before he could install them his plane was crushed by a tornado. Private message me and I’ll give you his number.
by Mjwatlanta
Thu Feb 15, 2024 3:07 am
Forum: Diamond Gadgets & Extras
Topic: Bose A30 - Unwanted Noise
Replies: 32
Views: 7960

Re: Bose A30 - Unwanted Noise

Symptoms: I can hear ATC but ATC can only hear engine noise. As I write this I realize that makes no sense. But truly I could hear ATC but it could not hear me but said the engine noise was quite clear. Hmmmm.
by Mjwatlanta
Sun Feb 11, 2024 4:13 pm
Forum: Diamond Gadgets & Extras
Topic: Bose A30 - Unwanted Noise
Replies: 32
Views: 7960

Re: Bose A30 - Unwanted Noise

Sportys J2 with standard plugs. I’m debating whether to go with new radio - the new j2 is supposed to be better. Or try to return the a30 for standard plugs and give up on lemo. Or keep the lemo and use as copilot/passenger headset and never worry about batteries being dead. Advice?
by Mjwatlanta
Sat Feb 10, 2024 10:31 pm
Forum: Diamond Gadgets & Extras
Topic: Bose A30 - Unwanted Noise
Replies: 32
Views: 7960

Re: Bose A30 - Unwanted Noise

I bought the Lemo adapter and an A30 Lemo headset. The never running out of battery power is attractive. But I do have some noise when talking on intercom but it’s ok. But a word to the wise, the adapter does not work on the Sportys direct dual plug handheld radio. So, I’ve either got to get a new h...
by Mjwatlanta
Tue Feb 06, 2024 2:57 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Landing/Taxi lights
Replies: 35
Views: 9327

Re: Landing/Taxi lights

Screen shots of landing with xevision lights. Pretty bright.
by Mjwatlanta
Sun Jan 28, 2024 2:28 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: They're out there among us...
Replies: 21
Views: 1641

Re: They're out there among us...

Rich, I’m confused. I think you write that I can reduce my fuel by 15 gallons and increase my passenger/luggage load by 101 pounds. That would be 680 pounds. Fiddling with Foreflight I can go to zero fuel and that very much exceeds the ZFW. Now, there is a very real chance I’m doing this wrong, but ...