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by Chris
Thu Jan 11, 2024 6:33 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Donations
Replies: 35
Views: 19733

Re: Donations

Thank you to everybody who has contributed! It's much appreciated.
by Chris
Wed Dec 27, 2023 12:32 am
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Potential Causes for Coolant Leak inflight
Replies: 18
Views: 2247

Re: Potential Causes for Coolant Leak inflight

I'm not sure if they are still working, but this other thread has some links.
by Chris
Tue Dec 26, 2023 6:38 am
Forum: Public forum
Topic: Rocky Mountain Airport pre-buy. Need a mechanic
Replies: 8
Views: 1772

Re: Rocky Mountain Airport pre-buy. Need a mechanic

If it is possible/feasible, does anyone have an opinion about having the two mechanics do the inspections TOGETHER? I kinda like the idea. I had my pre-buy done by an independent mechanic while the plane was in for an annual inspection at its normal service center. Seemed to work well in that insta...
by Chris
Tue Dec 26, 2023 2:47 am
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Potential Causes for Coolant Leak inflight
Replies: 18
Views: 2247

Re: Potential Causes for Coolant Leak inflight

There are a few other threads related to coolant leaks with these engines. Here's one of them.

The more common problems seem to be related to the pressure relief valves or air in the system. Your symptoms seem a bit more serious to me.
by Chris
Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Accelerated IFR training in DA40 - recommendations?
Replies: 29
Views: 2253

Re: Accelerated IFR training in DA40 - recommendations?

I think a "finish-up" program might be a good approach. My free advice (worth every penny you paid for it) would be something like: Early in the process, fly at least 10 hours under the hood with a safety pilot to dial in your instrument scan and your ability to climb, descend, and maintai...
by Chris
Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:04 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: DA40NG N907L forced landing on a highway
Replies: 57
Views: 9743

Re: DA40NG N907L forced landing on a highway

Great to hear that both occupants were able to get out without serious injuries! Some quotes from a news article : "Plane is on the ground and the two passengers made it out before it caught on fire," the tower said. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the plane hit power...
by Chris
Fri Dec 15, 2023 6:45 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: DA40NG N907L forced landing on a highway
Replies: 57
Views: 9743

Re: DA40NG N907L forced landing on a highway

I listed to some of the ATC audio and at one point he said he "got the engine restarted" followed by "just heard a big bang so we may lose it again". I think they mentioned getting "about half power" and "some smoke" after that. Nearby areas reported power out...
by Chris
Thu Dec 07, 2023 2:05 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: G1000 wants to overwrite active database with old one
Replies: 10
Views: 5448

Re: G1000 wants to overwrite active database with old one

You should be able to format the SD card as FAT32 using the Mac. Open the Disk Utility app, choose the SD card from the "External" list on the left hand side, select "Erase", and choose "MS-DOS (FAT)" from the format menu. Of course, you'll have to re-install all of the...
by Chris
Thu Nov 09, 2023 8:18 pm
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: DA62 USB Ports
Replies: 24
Views: 3560

Re: DA62 USB Ports

I would be pleasantly surprised to learn that they support the PD spec. Most of the after-market ones I've seen are 15W (5V @ 3A). I'd love to get 25W or more.
by Chris
Sat Nov 04, 2023 4:17 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Preflight Test - RED "PFT" G1000 NXI
Replies: 3
Views: 1391

Re: Preflight Test - RED "PFT" G1000 NXI

Could be any number of things, but I had a flaky pilot's side AP disconnect switch that I think caused similar behavior.