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by blsewardjr
Mon Jun 29, 2020 11:53 am
Forum: Lycoming
Topic: Maximizing Lycoming IO360 Climb Performance
Replies: 28
Views: 17686

Re: Maximizing Lycoming IO360 Climb Performance

The DA42 L360 POH has some IO-360 engine performance data for RPMs greater than 2400 -- see
DA42 L360 AFM.book.pdf
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by blsewardjr
Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:52 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Aeroleds Landing/Taxi Lights
Replies: 14
Views: 3769

Re: Aeroleds Landing/Taxi Lights

I changed the ones in mine to Whelen LEDs using the Diamond OSB40-77 (http://support.diamond-air.at/fileadmin/uploads/files/after_sales_support/DA40-180/Service_Bulletins/SB40-077-0-O-LED-Taxi-and-Landing-Lights.pdf) While the OSB doesn't call out the type of lights, the Work Instruction -- WI-OSB40...
by blsewardjr
Sat Jun 20, 2020 2:02 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: New Owner
Replies: 21
Views: 4240

Re: New Owner

I've had excellent service, pricing and timing ordering DA40 parts from Premier in Ft. Lauderdale.
by blsewardjr
Fri Jun 19, 2020 11:17 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Rubber strip replacement
Replies: 62
Views: 13622

Re: Rubber strip replacement

Yes, that's what the link is to. My tape is on the bottom part of the vent.
by blsewardjr
Fri Jun 19, 2020 7:07 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Rubber strip replacement
Replies: 62
Views: 13622

Re: Rubber strip replacement

The glider tape is also very useful in solving this common DA40 problem -- viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6582&p=74777&hilit= ... ape#p74777
by blsewardjr
Wed Jun 10, 2020 8:36 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: The New Garmin GI 275 Attitude Indicator (AI/ADI)
Replies: 27
Views: 8868

Re: The New Garmin GI 275 Attitude Indicator (AI/ADI)

Unfortunately, autopilots that use turn coordinators (e.g., KAP 140) and those that use attitude indicators (all other BK autopilots) use fundamentally different means for directional control as noted in this article -- https://midwestflyer.com/?p=2954#:~:text=The%20attitude%2Dbased%20design%20is,in...
by blsewardjr
Tue Jun 09, 2020 9:05 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Quick Tip: Aeronautical Map with AutoHighlight in ForeFlight
Replies: 30
Views: 7205

Re: Quick Tip: Aeronautical Map with AutoHighlight in ForeFlight

Wayne - I've tried many times to fly with the aeronautical alone for many of the reasons you cite. However, I always seem to go back to flying with both the aeronautical and the sectional on. When I need to quickly know the pattern altitude or the AWOS frequency, I prefer zooming into the sectional ...
by blsewardjr
Tue Jun 09, 2020 11:55 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: And battery......
Replies: 17
Views: 2678

Re: And battery......

I also have the Concorde RG-24-15M. My last one lasted seven years. My mechanic conducted the capacity test on it at this year's annual and determined that it was below an acceptable limit. Even though it was doing fine I decided to replace it. During those seven years my plane was outdoors for four...
by blsewardjr
Sat Jun 06, 2020 6:43 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Power Flow
Replies: 73
Views: 22480

Re: Power Flow

My Power Flow insert lasted about 600 hours and seven years. Just replaced in April at the annual
by blsewardjr
Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:46 am
Forum: Public forum
Topic: Stall horn testing
Replies: 4
Views: 2159

Re: Stall horn testing

I've used one of these for years ---https://www.sportys.com/pilotshop/stall ... ester.html
Of course handkerchiefs also work well.