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I thought having to identify the sarcasm would be insulting to most.

No joke! On another board a newish member posted a question wanting to know why his post count wasn't climbing as he was replying to threads. I replied explaining the the message board server had recently been updated and they had added a new feature called "Post analytics" that was able to...

Agreed. My CHT's across the board will be 10-20 degrees cooler LOP than ROP. I used the LOP function on the JPI 830 early on until I determined specific fuel flows that obtained the temps I liked. Now I simply lean to fuel flow and verify I like my CHT's.

That’s a good point GB regarding 65%. I too set at 65%. That’s gives me about 150 knots TAS at 14.5gph. I could go to 70% and fly 152 knots at 16.5 gph. Not appealing to me.

What plane? I have an IO-540 in my Saratoga. I have a jpi 830. If you’re running a MP / RPM setting of 65% HP or less then “Peek” really isn’t an issue. In my experience. Leaning to rough and enriching just enough to eliminate the rough run will have you LOP, assuming cylinder injectors are...

I agree... However, with the current offerings they're not a real appealing fruit anywhere on the tree. The tree has grown and sprouted new branches. They used to be an upper end retrofit glass panel option. Garmin and the surging Dynon have taken a big chunk of that upper end market away...

With two G5’s, a vacuum AI, and an IFD 550 I have 4 independent attitude sources. Changing the G5 HSI to pfd takes about 3 seconds. My CFII and I were talking today that “failing my instruments would be a challenge for the check ride. The independence of the G5’s makes them as close to bullet...

Agree 100%. I think there's a lot of speculation that only having 3 shops do the install will result in higher install costs (supply / demand) for the Dynon. I think the reverse is true. I believe these shops are specifically chosen because they have lots of experience with these installs (in...

With dual G5’s in my plane my vacuum AI in the TC hole is now my backup. I can tell you with certainty there have been a few occasions that I glanced at that vacuum AI to reassure myself the G5 was telling me the truth. Before installing the G5’s I remember being aggravated that I had to...

Interesting to read all the replies. I don’t know how y’all got anything period from that OP.

Last year (year one) I paid $675 which included the East/Central US Nav data ($395) + Terrain ($230) / Obstacles ($50). Terrain and Obstacles are one time downloads that don't need annual renewals... Therefor I will be paying $395 for the Nav Data for the single IFD 550 next month (renewal)...

Lived all my life in Arkansas. The Sunday beer law is goofy but it’s really not an issue for me. At any one time I generally have a 2-4 week supply of beer. On the off chance a tragedy strikes and I slip up and run out on Sunday I live about 15 miles from Missouri and (not coincidentally) one of...

I have basically an identical panel to the OP. Dual G5’s. IFD 550. Kx155 for 2nd Nav com. Ive flown with a GNS 530, GTN 750, and the IFD 550. The 550 is incredible in every way. Extremely intuitive loaded with features and options. The synthetic vision is extremely good which sets it apart...

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Yes the HSI is tied to my Century 41 AP. The vacuum AI was moved to the T/C hole to suffice the AI aspect of the AP.

I had an NSD 360 and recently installed the G5 HSI (now have dual G5's). Whether real or simply perceived I do agree that the G5 seems a little smaller and slightly more difficult to interpret. However, I must admit I have less time behind the G5 HSI so I'm sure my "speed to read" will get...

Early in my training I had needs similar to yours. I needed a good position source for the Ipad / foreflight. I didn't need weather or traffic. I bought a Bad Elf that connected via bluetooth. Rock solid waas gps. Never once failed me. Battery life was extremely good. Fits in your pocket...

I never really considered landing off center before. Then one time on final for 27 heading into KMEM I noticed it was wider than a football field. The extremely gusty winds were coming from NNW (320/330ish). Full rudder deflection was barely keeping me straight. I admit I eased over the left...

I bought my first plane (pa-28 180) for 27k. Basic VFR 6 Pack with working narco radios. Good interior and fair paint. That was a LOT of plane for under 30k and the operating / maintainence costs were not bad at all.

Welcome back. But after reading your post I have concerns about helmet fire someday. Be careful out there ! ;) Also, you may want to go over to the other thread and recommend that one guy not call the FAA regarding your medical. Let him know you’ve confessed your sins.