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One additional point- the flight school he was chief pilot at actually has a certified Sim so you could theoretically do ground Vmc training- although I don't think it would be loggable towards the rating.

Totally agree on using sims to train this. But would require every MEI/Flight School to have access to one, and revamping of the DPE checkride to involve both in flight and sim evaluation. I have a pretty extensive home sim setup and parameters that match my Seneca so I can train these events...

As an example- a lowish time pilot (<400h) can get fixed gear PA32 insurance for $2500-3500/yr. Policies for retractable PA32 same year, etc, if you can find a company to write one, are going $7500 and up for same pilot. Obviously this doesn't apply apples to oranges for Beech/Mooney, just an...

Necropost reply here, but since am having similar issues with my Seneca thought I would see what the end cause and solution was.

If I’m reading all of these posts correctly, your position is that the better way to teach beginning IFR students is by not confusing them and having the attitude indicator be perfectly level in level flight matching the horizon. This makes initial instrument training more intuitive for the...

Anyone know of a shop (preferably in the southeast US) that has the capability and knowledge to do the Aspen to KFC150 calibration using the KTS-158 breakout box? My local shop says they can't get to it until early next year.

If you have an 18mo delivery delay, and you promise one cost upfront to those that pay deposits, but your cost of goods sold soars in the interim, there’s going to be a cash flow problem.

If there’s any interest in updating this thread, I had a very similar divergent porpoise that I believe was solved with proper Aspen KFC150 calibration. I’d be happy to go into more detail for those interested.

Here is the final test- ended up with 1 new and 1 OH valve. This is the comparison bench test. Hope this description helps future aviators/mechanics troubleshooting.

Pulled both control valves off the plane today to bench test. Solenoids unscrewed from the valve and work as advertised- no air flow through bypass holes when energized. Closed off the hole the solenoids screw into to simulate a closed solenoid (and also did this test with solenoid screwed in...

Solenoid removed. There is no poppet valve there. And in a diagram of the actual part there is no poppet. Only an orifice for air to flow through and the solenoid actuates to close off the outlet holes in the solenoid forcing air against the diaphragm. And yes I am referencing the control valve...

One question- on re reading the manual it appears you can leak test the deice valve by pressurizing the inlet to 18” psi and capping the outlet. 3”/min max leak rate. But this would be with solenoid deenergized I would assume. There isn’t a value for solenoid energized- I suspect this would be...

So yes all electrical checks are good. We discovered the reason for the discrepancy between the manual and the part. The manual simply copy/pasted instructions from the original Seneca II which had a completely different deice valve part and design. While I don’t have one on hand I would assume...

I had the A3 on my heavier pa32 six with the above noted modifications. Worked fantastic and hated to give it up when I went to a Seneca. But sold the best tugs to my friend who also has a Cherokee six and has the factory tow adapter as you have. He ordered the piper adapters for the tug and has...

W We have the service manuals and are following those. But their description for disassembly of the valve doesn’t match the design of the valve. And yes we have the correct part number per the parts manual. The service manual calls for removal of a poppet and hex pin. But the 1h43 design only...

Have your mechanic weld up something like this and then use the standard Cessna adapters. A lot more secure and the FBOs appreciate it as well.

This is a classic example of using ICD10 codes inappropriately. As I've stated before on this forum, we use ICD10 codes to justify billing, justify certain tests, meds, labs etc. Its a broken system, especially since there isn't always an ICD10 code that matches what the diagnosis is and we have...

Have a problem with my deice boots (1994 Seneca IV). I think the deice valve on both sides isn't working and need help troubleshooting. I've pressurized the intake on the valve and actuated the solenoid (which "clunks" into position fine and shakes appropriately when shaken). But am still...

Yeah didn’t want to confuse everyone with all the criteria the FAA specifies for determining Vmc.

Best to think of how to stack he deck in your favor in case of engine out on climb out. Every runway and plane is different. As mentioned twins favor airspeed over altitude so that’s why they may fly level after gear up until reaching blue line. For short runways, Vx may keep you closer to the...