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I have a Mac. I currently run XP in Parallels so I can use Quickbooks, Quicken and run the Garmin sim. That's all I use it for and it works fine. I own the discs for the XP operating system. I'm getting a new Mac. Should I put a more recent version of Windows on this one, which means I need...

I did this (except for the family connections). I don't have a Mustang. What went wrong? My question is how much do you need to make to justify owning one? Alternatively, how much cash in the bank do you need? If you had to choose Hedge Fund Manager or Private Equity Partner, go Hedge Fund.

Yes this is what I meant when comparing the DA40 to the SR22T. The DA40 is more fun to fly and you feel more connected to the sky when flying it then you do in the Cirrus. Maybe in the bumps a little too connected. If you just want to get from point A to B in as much comfort as possible, an...

I've owned an 2008XLS with SVT, WAAS and everything else. Put about 800 hours on it before moving up. Here's the bad: 1) You might not be able to afford it. Five year old planes can still be > $200k. 2) You might not fit in it. The seats don't move only the rudder peddles move so if you...

Which is why they should weld the gun shut, put a G600 in the panel and sell them to rich guys like me (some day). That way when I'm solo I can leave the fantasy PC12 in the fantasy hangar and arrive in style. I pity the lineman that tries to put me in back with the piston singles where I...

If they do close it, I'd love to see it turn into low income housing.

A Cirrus has two levers. One works the throttle and prop, the other mixture. You can lean it all you want. I've been running mine at 75% power. I guess it's time to slow down a bit. At 75% power, my CHT's are in the 325-350 range depending on OAT and TIT is 1580. It burns about 16gph...

What is it with these people and their overhead breaks? Do they think they're flying some kind of RV?

I'm assuming this is at someone's private hangar on the field? At the FBO, I've never had this kind of scrutiny at SJC or any other C. I don't even get it at KLAS and KSLC, two B's I fly into and out of regularly. I'm sure you feel much safer now when you fly commercial.

I think there may be a business model that caters to urban flight training. What I mean by this is getting a location located near where everyone works and putting in a Redbird simulator. These things are surprisingly affordable. Then designing a training program that provides instruction in...

My MT prop was pulled with no prop strike. But your point is a good and why I have pictures of the nick that caused mine to be pulled. I think Gary and I were in the same position in that the shop has a big influence on this decision which can be driven by economics. My advice is that if it...

I have one of these on my DA40. I do not like the prop since MT is slow and difficult to deal with and the prop is pretty fragile. I have also had a few dings on my prop over the years. The answer to your question is it depends. Once I had a ding on the leading edge metal strip that was...

This is a terrible idea in a Cirrus unless it's a runway or a runway-like improved field. My SR22 weighs 3,600 lbs at gross and stops flying, assuming I have full flaps and set it down right at stall, around 70mph. I have 3 really skinny tires that can't retract surrounded by fairings that...

Some of the comments under that article are classic.

Not as big a difference as a BRS would. :yikes: Sorry couldn't resist.

Did you swallow? Congrats on the solo. That is an incredible accomplishment few people on this planet will ever experience.

I have EVS in my plane. I don't find it particularly useful. Sometimes at night it's nice to see where the clouds are but in this scenario, I can't see how it would make a difference in the outcome. Rotor&Wing is right, the outcome of this accident was determined prior to engine start. This...

For an International flight, don't expect to be able to use the "TSA Pre Check" lane. The Global Entry will let you use the machine to get through immigration much quicker though.

diamondaviators.net is free, which is why diamondaviator.org is pretty much dead. Neither site has any affiliation with the manufacturer. It's not uncommon to have owner sites charge a fee. Cirrus owners charge $65 and Malibu owners charge $250. beechtalk.com is free and it's a great site.

Some DA40s have had this issue. I don't remember how much it costs to fix this, but it is not normal. www.diamondaviators.net is the Diamond forum that is more popular these days and I'm sure someone there can tell you what it takes to fix it. I am biased here, but a far better solution...