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We made reservations 3 years ago at a B&B in the Oregon desert right on the eclipse centerline. They have a dirt runway and we'll have our plane close to our cabin. I'm glad we made arrangements before it got crazy and prices started getting jacked up. We're looking forward to taking pictures of...

I had the same problem so I called rather than sending an email. The problem was resolved while I was on the phone. Now that's service! They had all the necessary information, but somehow the manufactured date was not entered into the electronic database.

Oh yeah, the computer geeks that created a 3D modeling package that drives a CNC router to cut precise fishmouth openings on tubes that will be welded together.

After a long day of walking around I thought this was pretty funny. A couple of exhausted guys conked out in the massage chairs. This also got my attention. I like the sound of radials but the maintenance scares me. Here's a radial powered beast obviously owned by someone that does not...

I'll be going, but just for the day on Saturday. It doesn't make sense to me to camp when I Iive less than 30 miles away. I'll save my under the wing camping for Oshkosh this year.

Our 80 pound coon hound was willing to fly, but she wasn't crazy about it. Our Maule has observer doors that are clear all the way down. We had a custom bed made for the back of the plane and a ramp to help our dog get in and out. She didn't like the view from on high. She knew she didn't belong...

Completely independent of any legal, safety or ethical concerns, flying during the eclipse would be a waste. The eclipse is an amazing thing to watch as the moon cuts off the sun. Just before totality, a small piece of the sun still extends beyond the edge of the moon. That piece is incredibly...

Well, it wasn't a Garmin incompatibility problem at all. I had 2 problems working against me in parallel and neither was obvious. That made troubleshooting REALLY hard. The antenna on my Dual XGPS-170 was not making good contact with the receiver. It was good enough to pick up NEXRAD weather...

After much pleading, DUAL avionics called me back today. They were focused on the fact that their ADS-B-In unit is not compatible with Garmin products. It took forever to explain it doesn't have to be. The Garmin GTX 335 is just my ADS-B-Out source. That ADS-B-Out signal triggers the FAA's...

There's always the beech Staggerwing. They have pretty sweet interiors...

The GTX 335 is set correctly with UAT-in yes and 1090 ES in set for no. I am flying in a busy Class B veil close to SEATAC (KSEA) and Boeing Field (KBFI) and both have a lot of ADS-B equipped traffic. I am high enough that I am getting TIS-B traffic on my Mode S transponder. Some of that...

I contacted them and they walked me though various settings for the new transponder and none have worked. The installing shop indicated it must be a problem with the ADS-B in unit (the DUAL XGPS 170). Dual is the outfit that told me their box doesn't work with Garmin systems. The difficulty...

As my original post indicates, I flew my FAA ADS-B Out validation flight successfully, so the Out Signal is being transmitted just fine. I tried to contact Garmin through their email system and it will not process my message. There is no way to email them directly, your only option is to submit...

I went through the GTX-335 setup with the shop and changed the ADS-B settings to UAT in compatible for ADS-B In and it still doesn't with the DUAL XGPS 170. I tried setting the 1090 ES receiver settings on and off and neither setting changes my ability to get traffic on my tablet. I still...

Not only was Garmin's phone support wait unacceptable, their chat support was "unavailable", and their support email system was down and would not process my email request. CRAP!

I recently upgraded to a mode S transponder with extended squitter from Garmin (GTX-335). I already had an ADS-B in solution with a portable DUAL XGPS 170 receiver. As I understood the process, my DUAL receiver would pick up traffic once I had an ADS-B out signal to activate the ground...

If either of you enjoy fishing, Gaston's resort in Arkansas is a gem. There is a nice grass strip (3M0) at the resort on the White River so you could tie the plane down in front of your cabin. They have a great restaurant there and family activities around the site. I stopped there while flying...

I saw the last eclipse that was visible in the US from the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon in 1979. I saw the 1999 eclipse in Hungary and met the gal that became my wife there. She's flying back to Oregon with me to see the eclipse this summer. We found a B&B in the high desert, right on the...

I have a Garmin 430 in my panel and I've been maintaining a full set of US charts for that unit. That costs $440/year. I also have a an Android tablet running the DroidEFB App. That provides the same coverage (all of the US) and is more user friendly and has more information than the Jeppesen...

I also want to arrive before the show to be sure I get a place on the field and to give some wiggle room for weather. I'll stay in touch between now and my departure. Thanks for the invite to stop at your farm field. That would be fun if it works out.