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by Rich
Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:54 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Checklists and procedure plates
Replies: 9
Views: 428

Re: Checklists and procedure plates

Everything on iPad Pro 11 and iPhone as backup. iPhone at eye level and iPad as close to eye level as possible without blocking visibility to the panel or out the canopy. iPad is in a position where it can be seen and manipulated by either front seat occupant. Both are easily included in scanning th...
by Rich
Sun Mar 03, 2024 7:39 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Steam DA40 to Glass
Replies: 22
Views: 2029

Re: Steam DA40 to Glass

I'm happy with the Aspen, as it gives me a couple of things the G5 won't. But full-function RSM installation was a pain. And here's a potential downside: If it were ever possible to install a GFC500, the Aspen would have to go. It's Garmin-gizmo limited and this is unlikely to change.
by Rich
Sun Mar 03, 2024 7:13 pm
Forum: Public forum
Topic: Leaseback Agreement
Replies: 8
Views: 841

Re: Leaseback Agreement

Many of us (yes, I include myself) will give you all kinds of downsides. We're what was once called "nattering nabobs of negativity" on the subject. I hope you can find someone who feels it worked for them and get their specific input, which is what you asked for. Don't limit your search t...
by Rich
Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:55 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Weird cause of alternator fail
Replies: 1
Views: 260

Re: Weird cause of alternator fail

Cool: The moral of the story: Always check for loose/failed wiring first. I have several similar instances that immediately come to mind like this: Two in my plane, many others in cars.
by Rich
Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:49 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Steam DA40 to Glass
Replies: 22
Views: 2029

Re: Steam DA40 to Glass

I'm with Derek, here. I did put in an Aspen E5, which works fine with my 530W/430W and KAP140. One strategy I might undertake is to pick up a 430W that has been replaced and keep a spare. That's "true" plug and play :D I don't have "glass envy", especially touch-screen on the pan...
by Rich
Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:03 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Rear Door departs a DA40 after takeoff
Replies: 28
Views: 1842

Re: Rear Door departs a DA40 after takeoff

Max Prescott put out a podcast where he tries to go into the details of the locking mechanism but overlooks/misstates numerous things, 1. There are two lugs for the passenger door: fore and aft. His podcast would lead you to think there is only the one in front. 2. Doesn't reference the potentially ...
by Rich
Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:44 pm
Forum: DA50 Forum
Topic: DA50 vs The World
Replies: 52
Views: 3657

Re: DA50 vs The World

I THINK (but dont know) that the parachute fuels bad ADM as a makes people think that it is safe to do x,y,z because a parachute will save them. There are enough cases of Cirri pilots pulling CAPS in low-level maneuvering and dying to support that hypotheses. A false sense of security. The parachut...
by Rich
Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:40 pm
Forum: DA50 Forum
Topic: DA50 vs The World
Replies: 52
Views: 3657

Re: DA50 vs The World

Some data: As of Feb. 2024 there have been 126 Cirrus chute pulls and 253 survivors. So far, when when the parachute was deployed higher than 1000 feet agl and slower than 200 knots indicated, no person has died. Not accurate. I can think of one offhand. Granted, they would not have survived anyway...
by Rich
Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:26 pm
Forum: DA50 Forum
Topic: DA50 vs The World
Replies: 52
Views: 3657

Re: DA50 vs The World

Second engine vs. parachute are not equivalent. A second engine and a ballistic parachute share some common considerations: - A very small percent increase in the likelihood that the occupants will complete a given flight unscathed. (safety improvement). - Additional maintenance expense. (negative)....
by Rich
Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:10 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Lead weight in tail fin bulletin
Replies: 6
Views: 461

Re: Lead weight in tail fin bulletin

Why would you not compensate with the tail weight? As far as I understand that.is the most weight-economical way to shift the cg backwards (longer arm, less weight needed). My mission are always max 2. people (pilot & copilot) basically, also. If I were foolish enough to put the heavier Hartzel...