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Cherokee 180. I used to annually to a similar route and went via El Paso. Last couple of trips, went via ABQ and SEZ. distance is very slightly shorter, but the real reason is the views are MUCH better. Basically, I followed I40.

Outside in the Las Vegas sun. Paint is now 5 years old. Annual wax and quarterly washes. Looks ‘almost’ like fresh paint. Hangars here are 700+ pm so 2 years of hangar rental is the same as a fresh paint join.

Taking a slightly different point of view; I’ve been smoking in planes for 35+ years ( when possible with window open) and had zero maintenance issues ( headliner does turn a disgusting shade of yellow though..). As what comes out when you vape is mostly water vapor, I’d guess that vaping would...

cherokee 180 with same 0-360. I experimented with different number of shots hot/cold for many flights. Final conclusion; at all times, 4 shots works. Still no idea why hot start needs priming, but have stopped worrying/thinking about it; get in, 4 shots, engine starts in 1/2 turns.

I had the same issue and almost decided to send it in, got better solution; download the free Apareo Horizon pro app - there are stratus settings to play with. In my case, a friend's using forelight made the 3i 'hate' my flyQ.. Easy fix (but I can't remember the exact sequence) even for my...

If you tell VGT ground your destination is Texas, they will coordinate with Nellis (who control a bit of the Bravo), give you a squawk, then you contact Nellis after T/O who will (almost always!) clear you through the Bravo using radar vectors till you're outside it all. Route maybe straight or...

Can happily take you there Friday if you're willing for a stupidly early start as I hate desert turbulence..

To the OP - my pa28/180 is based in Las Vegas. At this time of year DA at takeoff is around 5000. I lean for best power, and then every 1000' (ish) in the climb continue to lean trying to ensure CHT stays below 400 even if it means sacrificing climb rate.

water, gun, 2 credit cards. I think that should cover all eventualities in the desert southwest.

KVGT is a little further but the LAS controllers will often give you a Bravo clearance that'll take you about 1 mile from the strip for a distance of about 5 miles of the Las Vegas Strip at 4000' for a terrific view (wind dependent for their operations into LAS). Fees and fuel prices in both HND...

Just replaced my 420 with a 355 - I'm enjoying the countdown! To actually answer the question, the non was 420 didn't countdown

Ah.Yes, I tried to have it slightly 'hidden' at the begging but it wouldn't pull a signal. Now on coaming ahead of compass which gives it clear sky view.

Been running the DRX for 2 trouble free years - sits on the glare shield in ridiculously hot Nevada and haven't ever lost signal - gps/adsb to iPad mini running FlyQ. I wonder if the issue is with Avare or your tablet?

Just had my Cherokee 180 properly rigged, now TAS at 8000' DA is 120- 123 (123 was lightly loaded). Plane also fairly newly painted. Seriously thinking of adding all the possible gap seals from Laminar flow to reach 130. Then I'll be close to the tiger I actually wanted..

I'm pulling out my gnc420 next week for a panel upgrade - if you want to make me a reasonable offer, it's yours!

Actually, as I've been thrilled with the flawlessness of my venerable old Stec, I'd be quite prepared to pony up the extra $$ to upgrade to the amazing 3100 instead of the somewhat limited Trio/Trutrak - BUT, for some reason, Stec haven't got an STC for a PA28! (unless, of course, Doug has some...

I have a perfectly functioning Stec system 60 and whichever upgrade option I looked at to make it 2 axis ended up as several (many?) thousands more than just starting afresh with a Trutrak/Bendix or a Trio. I still haven't pulled the trigger but will after this summer. Leaning Trio for the...

Depending on fuel (bladder?..) range, you can avoid the El Paso wind uncertainties by fueling in Safford AZ and then overflying ELP and landing further into Texas. If that isn't practical, landing to refuel in KLRU will work. I did the latter in September in my Cherokee due to insufficient...

Sedona to ABQ along I-40 is the prettier of the 2. Don't miss out Sedona! However, as time isn't the issue, no reason you can't go from Sedona down to I-10 for the 'lower' route. I've flown both, and decide on the day based on forecast weather. Going to I-10 after Sedona only adds about 30 min...