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I love your sign-offs! Is that an app? My G5 is tucked under the sunshade on my panel and I was told it doesn't get the GPS signal very well. I guess I'll find out when I fly it. Thanks again for all of the info and replies!

Sound like magic and witchcraft to me. I'm in! Can I use a splitter on the GPS antenna I'm using for the iFly? Or does it take a special or dedicated antenna? Great info, BTW. Thanks!

From what I've read, the G5 comes with a built-in GPS. It allows the G5 to compute ground speed and bearing (I think). But it can't provide moving map features or anything like that. It also can't feed an external interface, as far as I can tell. Is there any other reason for the G5 having the...

Awesome, thanks! My panel is almost done. This is what it will look like when my radio arrives (the one they sent was defective).

Great info, thanks! I've been playing with the 740b during the downtime in my build and I like the features a lot. I don't think I've ever heard anyone mention it on here, so I thought I'd ask. Any news if they plan a 740b replacement? Otherwise I'll eventually be looking at the Tripletek...

Does anybody use the software or dedicated unit? I am getting the 740b with my gyro sort of as an MFD and wondering what people think of it? It looks pretty cool, and I'm thinking about getting it for my iPad also (you can use it on multiple devices for a $25/yr extra). This would replace my...

I think there is a manufacturer or two that claims 300 ft (AutoGyro Cavalon?). Others claim this is bunk, even with a prerotator that spins up to 300 RPM. It's not the kind of thing I'd want to depend on. The issue with gyros is that the angle of the rotor is what causes the rotor to spin up...

You're out of luck. They can land in a really short distance (I routinely landed in 35 ft or less ground roll in training with minimal wind) but they take a good 300 ft minimum for takeoff, and that's with an experienced pilot and a powerful engine (like a Rotax 915is). In addition, you need...

Try some of these: Bent Prop in Eloy E60 Marble Canyon Lodge at L41 in the Grand Canyon (do some research and make sure you're comfortable, but I went there in my Columbia without any issues) The Ranch House Grill in Page (PGA) - FBO will drop you off and pick you up) Lilo's in Seligman P23 -...

This guy is a great gyro pilot an a fun one to watch. He has practiced his routines just like any aerobatic pilot, but seeing the rotor that close to the ground scare me too! From what I understand, his gyro has been modified for aerobatic flying, but I'm not sure what has been done. I think...

Sedona's not bad, but pretty upscale compared to normal airport diner style food (and prices!). Where are you starting from? There's a nice restaurant next to FFZ that has a dinner menu (The Monastery).

I agree with Mike, above. The bottom's gotta fall out with these gas prices!

Coward tries to 'out me' to local operators (most of whom I know and agree that this person is bad for the airport), then deletes his email after the people he contacted tell him they agree with me :rolleyes: :p. I guess that's life as a troll.

Funny, 55 replies and no answers. Looks like the method would be the same as other FAA complaints via an AIR21.

This arrived in my email this morning: From: DanStrange <DanStrange@protonmail.com> Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2022 9:01:29 AM Subject: Disgruntled local pilot Good morning, I saw this on a message board today and though the local operators should be made aware, this individual is looking...

I may have missed it. Is there some sort of form that needs to be filled out? I'm sure the airport manager knows, so I'll have a discussion with him. As can be seen from some of the early responses, not everyone is aware of the ADS-B requirements. BTW - I don't know why people think it isn't...

We have a commercial tour operator who has been allegedly turning off his ADS-B for his flights. From what I've read, if you have ADS-B installed, you cannot intentionally turn it off. If you do, it is a violation (right Patty?). One rumor is that they do this so their creditors cannot tell how...

That's awesome news! If you're going to be poor, being airplane poor is the way to do it! We chose a smaller house and better airplane when we bought ours... We've since recovered and now own a bigger house in a better area, along with the better airplane :D

The reason I was looking at them is because they are simple, easy to fly, and can do the 'low and slow' thing. Out here, they don't even use the airport. They go out to the federal land and use it as the take-off and landing area. The negatives were the wind issues (mentioned above), and the...

That's the biggest issue I see with them. I was really investigating them because they look like a lot of fun and my canopy flying experience would probably make the transition really easy. But the wind limitations really reduce when you can fly them. We have several that fly in my area, but...