Search results

  1. blueskyMD

    radio noise

    Thanks Next step will e to replace or test all static wicks
  2. blueskyMD

    radio noise

    Over last few months when I fly through rain or around the area of thunderstorm I am getting weird noises on the radio and sounds like if you are trying to listen to old radio from 1940s and tuning into distance AM station. I had one missing static wick on the tail and I was pretty sure it...
  3. blueskyMD

    7000 hours on airframe

    Thanks but no plan to sell her. I know this gal like back of my hand. She is staying with me for a while.
  4. blueskyMD

    really cheap ANR headset

    I guess if you order that they will send you a picture of 3 panel Aspen
  5. blueskyMD

    really cheap ANR headset

    This does not sound right but here it is https://pilot-shop-equipment.myshopify.com/products/akg-aviation-av100-anr-headset?variant=34787268871 I just bought one not too long ago for 10 times this price. They are not too bad. If this is real then I will order 4 or 5 for passengers
  6. blueskyMD

    Garmin GTX 335 or GTX 345

    I thought difference was much smaller less than 1k . I guess if you already have WAAS capability then price difference is not that much or so I remember when I was shopping for GTX 345 a year ago
  7. blueskyMD

    Garmin GTX 335 or GTX 345

    Display on 530 small ? I zoom in for traffic and never had any difficulty. Also now there is a dedicated page for traffic only with adjustable range and it shows the only traffic which you need to be aware of.
  8. blueskyMD

    7000 hours on airframe

    I did the same thing When I purchased Lance there was one available with much lower time but was sitting out side in coastal FL for many years and not cared for very well.
  9. blueskyMD

    7000 hours on airframe

    20000 hrs !!! That is very comforting to know. I guess there is lots of life left in my gal.
  10. blueskyMD

    Aspen EFD1000 Trouble

    I was one of the first buyer of Aspen and I am on my 3 rd replacement now ( no problem for last 5 years I guess third time is a charm) First on was replaced under warranty and current one I paid 1200 something for OH unit. Turned out the antennas in early ones had issues and I now have new...
  11. blueskyMD

    Aspen EFD1000 Trouble

    Yes it does
  12. blueskyMD

    7000 hours on airframe

    Its a 1978 Lance. yesterday my tach went past 7000 hrs. So how old is too old? I got this plane with 5800 hours and was told that most of the first 4-5000 hours on this plane was as airtaxi operations. Hopefully at higher altitudes and in smooth air. What do I need to worry about ? How about...
  13. blueskyMD

    What is this? Arrow 3

    Rudder Trim Nice to have during the climb in heavy singles like Lance
  14. blueskyMD

    IFR for blowing dust

    what all this dust would do to a jet engine ? I suppose they don't have engine air filters
  15. blueskyMD

    Advice

    All power to you getting a CPL. But flying company's airplane while you have other job description doesn't sound like a good idea. May be you can moonlight somewhere else while keeping your day job
  16. blueskyMD

    FAA a/c registry info

    I dont know about other aircraft but mine says certification date 6/6/2008 which is when my aircraft duly registered with FAA ( purchase date was 5/2008 ) it makes sense
  17. blueskyMD

    PA 32 Locking latch

    It surely a PIA Do you know what kind of lubrication to use if and when it will be back together ?
  18. blueskyMD

    PA 32 Locking latch

    Thanks Sam D This will certainly help
  19. blueskyMD

    PA 32 Locking latch

    I believe I have all the parts. Its just putting back together is tricky. Parts orientation is really complicated . Whoever designed this thing must have a IQ of 200
  20. blueskyMD

    Will a 150 take off on grass?

    I got my PPL in C150 and TO and land in grass was a requirement or so I was told
Back
Top