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When taking off into IFR with the Garmin GFC 500 you are not allowed to turn the autopilot on until 800 feet AGL. Dark nights and when there is minimum visibility due to clouds it is comforting to know your are doing a good job keeping the pitch where it needs to be. Also if the autopilot...

Avidynne recommends the following codes for an IFD540 equipped airplane. I imagine a Garmin GTN equipped airplane could be similar: RECOMMENDED ICAO EQUIPMENT CODES Avidyne recommends the following set of ICAO codes when filing for aircraft equipped with at least one IFD: B – LPV G - GPS R –...

Good article, thank you. My interpretation: The ppl pilot may perform the functions of safety pilot in a complex airplane without the endorsement but he may not log the time as PIC. Since a safety pilot is a required crew member during simulated instrument and if that pilot does not have the...

Personal opinion but I don't think being a hero has anything to do with it. I just feel that the owner of an airplane knows the avionics and systems of an airplane better than a friend that just rides along occasionally. He is not a cfi or cfii. But certainly capable of watching for traffic.

Actually I would prefer he just watch for traffic. I can jerk the foggles off in a hurry if something else happens and will most likely handle anything better than someone not as familiar with my personal airplane.