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Looks like 42,795 highway fatalities (117 per day) in 2022. https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/traffic-crash-death-estimates-2022#:~:text=The%20National%20Highway%20Traffic%20Safety,42%2C939%20fatalities%20reported%20for%202021.

In my opinion, the challenges in flying IFR are less with what's in the panel and more with our personal ADM... decisions on when and where to fly with respect to weather conditions (convection, freezing levels). Wayne

As Mark noted, the interior sound level in a DA40 can be quite loud. Interestingly much of that noise comes not from the engine, prop, or external airflow... but rather from the (nicely strong) panel air vents. Here's a brief report on my Experiment on DA40 Air Vent Noise Reduction. A few...

I use 4K/24fps/Linear and the noted prop filter on the forward facing camera.

Here's a summary of what I use.

Dave, I flew the approach from ATVEW maintaining 4000' until after the left turn at BSHWD. Below is the screen capture (X-Plane 12, KEQA RNAV33): Note that the Glidepath at 4.4 nm outside of WAXFY is still comfortably above our 4000'... i.e. life is good.

You're correct... as ATC instructed, maintain 4000 until ATVEW (an IAF)... at which point you ARE ESTABLISHED on the approach, so you then can descend as noted on the plate (3100' to BSHWD, 3000' to WAXFY, etc). On the other hand, the instruction was likely "maintain -- at or above -- 4000'"...

Assuming either a panel or iPad GPS, you could simply go from the waypoint SMO direct VPLSR (this is the designated SMO radial)... no need for VOR nav.

I'm not finding the term "industry consensus" in your text above (happy if it's not there). Link to complete source, please. (or maybe I missed it earlier in this thread)

Kudos to @Martin Pauly for capturing video of the George Braly (GAMI) session at OSH:

We took off this morning into clear skies… but we all know that stuff happens. Let’s explore a few ways we can request – and receive – a pop-up IFR clearance. Welcome aboard! Wayne, GeezerGeek Pilot

In my opinion, the most personal and hopefully impactful thing that we as aircraft owners can do is PURCHASE the STC... Now! Show our appreciation for the 10-year+ effort that GAMI has put into this fuel. (purchased for my DA40 in March 2023)

Given that your aircraft is covered by the GAMI STC (and effectively all spark-ignition piston engines) and in the spirit of accuracy... I assume you'll send a retraction letter to both of your senators?

From what I understand, G100UL can be put in (and even mixed with, as it's fungible) existing 100LL tanks and plumbing. So if available from distributors (seems that's doable in 6-to-18 months) and my FBO makes the switch tomorrow to purchase G100UL rather than 100LL, then there is no...

Paul Bertorelli, as always, insightful and without mincing words. https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/new-faa-reauthorization-bill-would-prohibit-removing-100ll-from-airports/ I for one want 100UL in my aircraft now, not in 2030. Time to stop clogging my engine with crappy old lead. I suggest...

Looks to me like BasicMed is a good fit. Wayne (just a pilot)

Jim, there is no need to speak Spanish in order to fly around Mexico... all ATC speak English as do most lodging options. I strongly suggest spending time in Mexico (and BasicMed recognized)... e.g. Loreto, La Paz, Álamos, Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Escondido, etc, etc. I'm happy to help with any...

Yes, and RoseBowl-GAREY-KAPV 7500’ looks good.

Ari, I'm not trying to be glib and you certainly know this already... but in the West we have these things called "mountains" :). Your RoseBowl-Direct-KAPV has the San Gabriel Mountains (~8,800') to cross. I'd personally take a route something like RoseBowl-OUTCH-KAPV at 7500' (see below).

I totally agree with @dbahn about the uncertainty concerning the Coastal route. It's IMHO advisable if and only if on the morning of the departure the entire coastal route is pretty darn CAVU or at least high ceilings. Alcan or Trench routes seem higher probabilities. Wayne