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by gsontheimer
Tue Mar 30, 2021 6:33 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Question about the backup battery.
Replies: 51
Views: 10333

Re: Question about the backup battery.

Maybe $$$$$ ?
by gsontheimer
Mon Mar 29, 2021 6:50 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Question about the backup battery.
Replies: 51
Views: 10333

Re: Question about the backup battery.

Laptops, phones, etc. contain a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. They typically have a life time of 300-500 charge cycles or 3 years. The latest modely may outlast 1.000 cycles but no more than 3 years. The lithium batteries in the DA40 come with an expiration date (shelf life) of 10 years printed ...
by gsontheimer
Sun Mar 21, 2021 3:07 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: G1000 Service Needed / GDU 1040
Replies: 6
Views: 1231

Re: G1000 Service Needed / GDU 1040

I had this alert once and it disappeared after I waited for a few days. Has not appeared ever since then. Keep fingers crossed...
by gsontheimer
Sun Dec 06, 2020 5:28 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: AOA indicators, any experiences out there.
Replies: 16
Views: 4931

Re: AOA indicators, any experiences out there.

The integration of the AoA sensor into Perspective Software (Cirrus) does not stop at the AOP graphic display: The PFD displays the VREF on the speed tape according to weight and AoA, so in addition to Vx, Vy, Vg also the VREF is displayed. On final: Slow down from VREF+10 to VREF+5 on short final a...
by gsontheimer
Sun Dec 06, 2020 4:17 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: AOA indicators, any experiences out there.
Replies: 16
Views: 4931

Re: AOA indicators, any experiences out there.

The Gamin code to display AoA indicators on G1000 does exist. Look at Perspective Software from Cirrus. It would require updating the DAI software for the DA40 and 42. At least the DA40 software has not been updated since 05 Oct 2009 (Version 0321.22). No update in 11 years that only requires paperw...
by gsontheimer
Sun Dec 06, 2020 10:19 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: AOA indicators, any experiences out there.
Replies: 16
Views: 4931

Re: AOA indicators, any experiences out there.

Boatguy wrote: Sun Dec 06, 2020 1:48 am This didn't generate much response so let me try again with a bold proposal for my DA40NG.

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If Diamond were to continue development or at least product maintenance of the DA40, they would have done that already. But sadly there is no more life in Diamond.
by gsontheimer
Sun Oct 04, 2020 6:44 am
Forum: Lycoming
Topic: SureFly Electronic Ignition
Replies: 193
Views: 109493

Re: SureFly Electronic Ignition

This all sound I will have to wait quite some time before I can install my SF magnet in my DA40 - and before that get the SF fixed with whatever the final solution might be.
by gsontheimer
Mon Jul 20, 2020 12:53 pm
Forum: Lycoming
Topic: SureFly Electronic Ignition
Replies: 193
Views: 109493

Re: SureFly Electronic Ignition

My incentive to buy the SureFly was the advance timing. Would it not be better fur SF to fix what is broken?
by gsontheimer
Thu May 28, 2020 6:30 am
Forum: Lycoming
Topic: SureFly Electronic Ignition
Replies: 193
Views: 109493

Re: SureFly Electronic Ignition

Hello Scott, thank you for debugging! Your reports are very much appreciated! In this case I will delay my installation and wait it out.
by gsontheimer
Thu May 21, 2020 6:45 pm
Forum: Lycoming
Topic: SureFly Electronic Ignition
Replies: 193
Views: 109493

Re: SureFly Electronic Ignition

I just bought a SureFly EI for my DA40 and the reason it is not installed yet is due to the fact it only arrived in Europe one day after my AI was completed. Now installation takes 800-1000 € just to sign the 337 form without the work done due to the requirements to have an FAA A&P travel to my ...