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by Colin
Thu May 18, 2017 4:46 pm
Forum: Public forum
Topic: DA42 fuel selection
Replies: 14
Views: 5227

Re: DA42 fuel selection

That certainly sounds like the way to go. I read the teaser article for The Vision and thought about 65gph compared to my 12gph. 300kts is better than my 150kts, and I like the idea of pressurized and FL280, but I don't have a business that can support that fuel burn just to get me there in half the...
by Colin
Thu May 18, 2017 3:14 am
Forum: Public forum
Topic: DA42 fuel selection
Replies: 14
Views: 5227

Re: DA42 fuel selection

I've missed Greg, there's nothing like an engineer in a discussion.

Are you looking at the Cirrus Jet, Greg?
by Colin
Wed May 17, 2017 4:09 am
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Color Me Blue
Replies: 3
Views: 1672

Color Me Blue

I was cruising along into Known Icing Conditions and I hit the switch. The pumps buzzed, the light lit, and the fluid level dropping. I did get a "LOW PRSR FIKI" warning (or whatever it is), but I seem to always get there for a little bit. I squinted out there on the wings, but at 5pm it w...
by Colin
Wed May 10, 2017 8:11 pm
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: LED PANEL LIGHTS
Replies: 6
Views: 2204

Re: LED PANEL LIGHTS

I had noticed that, and I found it both reassuring and a little alarming. But the few times I am turning on the system I am already a little wound up, so that contributes to that. I *want* to see that the system is working, but I could tell my wife *really* noticed the light while I had it on.
by Colin
Mon May 08, 2017 7:42 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: iPad Mini: mounts and GPS boosting
Replies: 39
Views: 11770

Re: iPad Mini: mounts and GPS boosting

Thanks, ordered. I'll bother my A&P as soon as I get back to the West coast.
by Colin
Fri May 05, 2017 12:22 am
Forum: Travel & Destinations
Topic: Route into LA area
Replies: 6
Views: 3195

Re: Route into LA area

David, that sounds like a great trip, I hope the first of many.

Just being the tiny plane in the huge landscape was one of the things I loved the most about all those trips in N971RD.
by Colin
Sat Apr 29, 2017 2:47 pm
Forum: DA20 Forum
Topic: 2011 DA40-XLS sold looking to move into a DA20
Replies: 3
Views: 2187

Re: 2011 DA40-XLS sold looking to move into a DA20

I had a friend that was a quarter partner in a Tiger. They are great little planes. Really similar to a DA40 in how they handle and land. There are some *very* painful maintenance items (something to do with rudder cables, I think?) because it was designed as a disposable trainer and they thought mo...
by Colin
Fri Apr 28, 2017 9:20 pm
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Longest distance/duration
Replies: 18
Views: 5656

Re: Longest distance/duration

Just recently KABQ KCPS, 819nm, 5:07. Landed with over 24 gallons remaining.
by Colin
Wed Apr 26, 2017 6:33 pm
Forum: Public forum
Topic: DA42-VI vs BRS
Replies: 30
Views: 37082

Re: DA42-VI vs BRS

I am working on a laminated document for Pilot Incapacitation, I'll let you know when I'm done. But working it out a little while crossing the country, it's more than one button push, but nothing that is critical immediately. (I am on autopilot as soon as we are wheels up and until I am in the patte...
by Colin
Wed Apr 26, 2017 6:30 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Uber Air Taxi
Replies: 2
Views: 1232

Re: Uber Air Taxi

Nope. Not going to happen.