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by blsewardjr
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:56 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Thoughts after 2 year of owning a DA40NG
Replies: 11
Views: 684

Re: Thoughts after 2 year of owning a DA40NG

Yes, autocorrect issue (that's my story and I'm sticking to it)
by blsewardjr
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:34 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Thoughts after 2 year of owning a DA40NG
Replies: 11
Views: 684

Re: Thoughts after 2 year of owning a DA40NG

The current MOSAIC proposal is expressed in Calculated Airspeed -- max VS1 of 54kt KCAS. The DA40-180 VS1 is expressed in Indicated airspeed -- VS1 of 53kt KIAS at 2646lb. At higher speeds the difference is very small but at lower speeds it appears to be much larger. Looking at the DA40-180 airspeed...
by blsewardjr
Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Avionics upgrade
Replies: 67
Views: 13292

Re: Avionics upgrade

Arnauld - The GI275 seems to be more than you need for VFR/no autopilot. If they are certified in Europe you might consider the AV-30C, which comes in both attitude indicator and directional gyro forms -- https://uavionix.com/product/av-30-certified/
by blsewardjr
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:44 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Essential bus - Maintenance 1000hr ?
Replies: 2
Views: 310

Re: Essential bus - Maintenance 1000hr ?

Arnaud - See Chapter 04-00-00 Section 1 and Chapter 05-10-00 Section 3.A of the DA40-180 AMM for Essential Bus. "Check both ends of each wire connected to the battery relay for insecure connection. Check essential bus copper bar (behind circuit breakers) for looseness. Verify proper function.&q...
by blsewardjr
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:00 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Confusion about "speed kit" options
Replies: 1
Views: 270

Re: Confusion about "speed kit" options

Kaj- I also have a 2003 DA40. These year models and earlier ones have the "large" tires. I investigated whether I could add a MLG fairing kit or brake cover kit to the large tires. Unfortunately, these fairings only fit the "small" tires. I could have added the NLG fairing but Di...
by blsewardjr
Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:09 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Steam DA40 to Glass
Replies: 22
Views: 1908

Re: Steam DA40 to Glass

Now that it's been shown to be possible, I would probably go with the 500 TXi if it was possible to add a GFC500. Would prefer the G3X Touch, but that's even larger.
by blsewardjr
Wed Feb 28, 2024 11:19 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Steam DA40 to Glass
Replies: 22
Views: 1908

Re: Steam DA40 to Glass

Steve- It looks great. I had looked into the G500 TXi but was put off by my avionic shop's estimate of north of $25K so went with the Aspen. Good to know about the G275 EIS and fuel tanks. I had been looking into that as a possible replacement for my VM1000. However, having just added a Surefly mag ...
by blsewardjr
Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:57 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: DA40 Ground Speed Challenge
Replies: 18
Views: 5443

Re: DA40 Ground Speed Challenge

My best in a 2003 DA40 is 201kt GS -- viewtopic.php?p=89007#p89007
by blsewardjr
Sun Feb 25, 2024 8:17 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Donations
Replies: 35
Views: 19788

Re: Donations

Thanks much. Done.
by blsewardjr
Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:39 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Portable Hangar parking sensor
Replies: 30
Views: 6126

Re: Portable Hangar parking sensor

I recently was fortunate enough to purchase a hangar with a 41.5 ft entrance for my DA40. What's the best way to paint the three wheel guidelines on the adjoining taxiway to ensure they are straight, weather resistant and perfectly perpendicular to the entrance? Suggestions from other hangar owners ...