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by Henrik
Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:50 am
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: Newbie Question 1 - Flaps UP takeoff
Replies: 63
Views: 10701

Re: Newbie Question 1 - Flaps UP takeoff

Boatguy wrote: Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:20 pm If it's the airport at Wiener Neustadt, it's only 1,067m (3,500') so probably 25m wide.
I can tell you haven't been to Wiener Neustadt. :P (1,067m x 23m)

It's nearby Graz' 3,000m x 45m instrument runway 16-34.
by Henrik
Wed Jan 06, 2021 6:47 am
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Advice for a (soon to be) DA42-NG owner
Replies: 8
Views: 3450

Re: Advice for a (soon to be) DA42-NG owner

I'm also a bit nervous. While the powerplant excites me, it's also nerve wrecking. Specialized diesel engines with limited expertise. New systems to learn. A multi engine rating. There are a lot of questions running through my head now, and I'm curious what the DA community has to say: What are the...
by Henrik
Sun Oct 11, 2020 3:29 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: DA40 accident in France
Replies: 4
Views: 1692

Re: DA40 accident in France

A Robin DR400 according to this...

https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/243791
by Henrik
Tue Jun 02, 2020 11:11 am
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: GWX70 Weather Radar
Replies: 21
Views: 7327

Re: GWX70 Weather Radar

CFIDave wrote: Mon Jun 01, 2020 10:07 pm (the Legacy G1000 with GWX68 won't do that)
Sure it will. :D

(G1000 ver. >=14)
by Henrik
Wed May 27, 2020 5:53 pm
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: DA62 - HF Radio and/or CPDLC
Replies: 6
Views: 2901

Re: DA62 - HF Radio and/or CPDLC

I think the standard DA42/62 Alternators should supply enough power. They don't - I asked Diamond for a fixed HF radio installation as well back in 2013 & this was the answer. Temporary HF rigs tend to have a spotty record w/wonky operation etc. Also the composite body on the DA42 is a poor dip...
by Henrik
Wed May 27, 2020 5:30 am
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: DA62 - HF Radio and/or CPDLC
Replies: 6
Views: 2901

Re: DA62 - HF Radio and/or CPDLC

I've flown Noumea, Vanuatu, Nadi, NZ & YBBB/YMMM in a DA42-VI w/satphone only - works fine. You don't need to worry about HF or CPDLC. If you're going further out to Tahiti, Oakland etc, HF is mandatory, but a DA42/62 is not really the right plane for regular flights between those areas anyway -...
by Henrik
Tue Mar 17, 2020 3:09 pm
Forum: Austro
Topic: Austro flywheel/TVD failure rate
Replies: 20
Views: 10945

Re: Austro flywheel/TVD failure rate

Another piece of input - flyvwheels on the DA42NG/-VI apparently experience more wear & tear than DA40NG flywheels, to the extent that used DA42NG/-VI flywheels can never be refitted on a DA40NG... https://austroengine.at/uploads/pdf/SIE4009r0.pdf I don't actually know whether you can run a DA40...
by Henrik
Mon Mar 16, 2020 7:13 am
Forum: Austro
Topic: Austro flywheel/TVD failure rate
Replies: 20
Views: 10945

Re: Austro flywheel/TVD failure rate

Excessive wear of inner rivet heads I checked my maintenance records & both flywheels had failed on this inspection item... "Both dual-mass flywheels failed the rivet wear check. " My mechanics had already ordered replacement flywheels months in advance. (anticipating failing the insp...
by Henrik
Sat Mar 14, 2020 3:37 am
Forum: Austro
Topic: Austro flywheel/TVD failure rate
Replies: 20
Views: 10945

Re: Austro flywheel/TVD failure rate

Interesting topic. For my DA42-VI I had both flywheels replaced on my 600 hr as well. Cost each including 12 hrs of labour = USD5k. Before the 600 hr inspection I separately asked a freelance mechanic as well as a large maintenance organisation on their experiences. The freelancer said he'd never se...
by Henrik
Fri Jun 14, 2019 4:41 pm
Forum: Travel & Destinations
Topic: N430PS completed around-the-world
Replies: 22
Views: 17483

Re: N430PS completed around-the-world

Wolfgang, you really have a kick-ass attitude - kudos, seriously. :bow Facing a nasty prop strike at pretty much the worst stop-over on your trip & and Oakland forcing you to turn around out of Hilo due to dodgy HF (they're real strict - no satphone substitute)... - that would really ruin anyone...