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I have had intermittent issues with the heading taking a long time to come up. Each time it would be X'd, as in ThomasD's first photo. Unfortunately, I never looked at the Aux screen when it happened. Last week I had a new issue, in that the heading came up, but I had a red X to the right of the Alt...

I got mine after about a two week wait. I dealt with Natalie Porter who was quite lovely to deal with. As no good deed ever goes unpunished, here is her contact info: Natalie Porter Warranty/Parts Core Administrator airpowerwarranty@airpowerinc.com AirPowerLogo 4900 S Collins St Arlington, TX 76018 ...

I now have a DA40, so the gear is always "down and locked", but I used to have a Piper Lance with retractable gear. The Lance's gear indicator lights actually plugged into the front of the panel, so if there was ever an issue with a light not coming on, you could exchange the indicator lig...

Back in the day... I got my PPL flying out of Princeton Airport (39N) in 1974. Within a month I flew into Washington National (now Reagan International), and I flew into KPHL several times, where I used to taxi right up to the commercial gates where my passenger would unload with his luggage. I woul...

Rick wrote:

startingovercfi wrote:... Since the gust lock must be removed before flight, I'm not too worried about the non-TSO'd clip.

Now you have me wondering whether my "Bruce's" cover (clearly placarded "Remove Before Flight") requires an STC or TSO.

Bernie,

There is an EXCELLENT composite shop (and FAA Repair Station) at Cartersville, GA (KVPC) named RZM Aviation. Give them a call (678-480-9946).

Sandy

After posting my video on YouTube, someone there suggested this alternative, http://www.stearman181.net/catalog/prod ... ucts_id/74 Of course mine costs 1 AMU, while his solution is 40 AMU, but it does look like fun. Be sure to check out the video.

Here is my setup in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BShoqQG2G8

While trying not to go off topic, I can relate to the issue presented, as I started flying (in 1973) when my family consisted of me and my wife, only, and she was definitely not a fan of small airplanes. I flew, mainly Cessna 172s and 177s, along with Piper Warriors for a long time before purchasing...