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Thank you! Initially I was not happy at all with the DG performance but since I updated to 2.1.2 the DG function is so much better. I just got home from flying down to KSSI St Simons Island to meet up with other pilot friends for lunch. The AV-30’s were a pleasure to use. All of the extra...

Dan, I own a Cherokee and would not hesitate to fly it anywhere except over the highest parts of the Rockies. I would definitely opt for the southern route over the lower elevations. Density altitude will not be your friend out there when the weather is warm. I have totally refurbished my...

Agree, plus the WingX basic subscription offers more features than FF basic.

I always use the Hobbs time. It starts when I start the plane and stops when I shut it down. That matches with the FAR.

In November we lost our aging Rottweiler to cancer. I searched and searched for another Rottie puppy for my wife for Christmas. I found a litter that was born on Christmas Eve. She was so excited over the prospect of getting one of the pups when they were old enough to wean. Unfortunately...

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One of my favorite places to eat is “Barbara Jeans” down in the village area. If you like crab cakes and other seafood, it is a good place to go. It’s not far from the lighthouse. I see that you already have a rental car lined up. For others contemplating a stop at KSSI, they do have...

I was able to perform the software updates in my two AV30’s today. I’m now running software version 2.1.2. I made a patch cable that went from my USB to RS232 adapter to a 15 pin DSUB. The software update was easy to perform and no issues encountered. After reinstallation I performed the new...

Weather is lousy tomorrow but showing severe clear on Saturday. I would like to go but I have the AI and DG pulled out for software update and doubt I’ll be able to get it ready for Saturday. I went to the fall flyin last September and enjoyed it. I hate to miss out.

Thanks for posting such a detailed write up of your experience. I’m sure it will be a good learning experience for all of us in some way. Glad you and your daughter are still with us. I have five grandchildren. I think about things like this before taking them up. I do my best to keep my...

Hey Rich, any good eating places close to the airport? I’ve landed at RBW before but never ventured into town.

I’m fortunate living in Georgia with generally good flying weather year round. We have had a couple of winter storm blasts recently that have impacted my flying, but that is not the norm. Typically during the winter here, the morning fog is the biggest problem. Some mornings it can be between...

I learned to fly back in the early 80’s. I purchased a 150M (1975 model) from an airport about 40 miles away. It was their trainer plane but it had reached 2000 hours on the engine so they couldn’t use it commercially anymore without an engine rebuild. With me being a private pilot I could...

I pulled the instruments yesterday to update. Unfortunately I had dental surgery today. I’m a bit out of it between the anesthesia and pain meds. As soon as I’m feeling better, I will install the updates and reinstall the instruments. I have already downloaded the service bulletin, loader...

I have flown into Greenbay and stayed there with a rental car. The drive down to Oshkosh on Interstate 41 is not too bad. Just under an hour. Hotel prices are way more competitive too.

I had a situation that happened to me around 10 years ago flying into St Marys Georgia before that airport was shutdown. They did not have AWOS there and their wind sock was notorious for sticking sometimes. I used the weather info from Brunswick/St Simons as I was approaching St Marys to...

I have a Ninja Airfryer that my son gave me for Father’s Day last year. Now that the kids are grown and out of the house, it is perfect for throwing together a good meal for my wife and I. I really like mine and use it on a regular basis. I find that I have to adjust the cooking times a...

As a practice exercise, I laid out the route I would take if making this flight with the leg distances you specified and fuel prices; Leg 1 - KLAL -> KCGC -> KCTY -> KFPY -> 2J9 209.8 nm $4.50 Leg 2 - 2J9 -> KEDN -> KDYA 206.7 nm $4.85 Leg 3 - KDYA -> 5M1 199.7 nm $4.85 Leg 4 - 5M1...

Ditto for me. The PVC chock works great for me. I also have tie down ropes and anchors that I carry, especially for fly-ins.

Sounds like an awesome trip. There is a GE/Baker Hughes factory in Longmont where I have spent a lot of time testing equipment that we are installing in a power plant in Ontario. Vance Brand KLMO is a neat airport that is easy in/out. The scenery around KLMO is pretty cool with the Rockies...