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    Thoughts on buying used avionics...

    Three-part question/discussion: 1) I am shopping GTN750xi; there seem to be about a $7000 savings new vs. used. I had no idea they had been out that long. Never purchased used. 2) Anyone made the switch from JPI to Garmin TXi EIS? 3) My first avionics upgrade post-pandemic - I used to...
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    Street maps - printable - for route planning

    I am in need to print street maps - city at a time; for route planning. The first city I need is Orlando. I see them all the time at restaurants that deliver; does anyone have source? How about a website, that I can download a file to take to a print shop? Thanks!
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    S Tec 50 Autopilot question

    I have a STEC 50 autopilot.. Works great - except... If I am flying using the autopilot and put it to standby it will not release the roll/turn it will stay locked on... if I turn it off; it lets go. Ideas?
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    Anyone do the new Aspen E5 ?

    Two questions: 1. Via percentage how many more Garmin do you sell then Aspen? 2. Which do you like better? :D
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    Anyone do the new Aspen E5 ?

    Really like the concept over the Garmin product.. Just curious if anyone has installed one yet?
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    Tell me about Twins...

    That right there is funny, I don't care who you are. :D Amen... first two bills I received were $12,000 for some various items that were needed.. Second bill was $10,000 for two hydraulic pumps and all that went with them. o_O I figured... this is what owning a twin is all about...
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    Tell me about Twins...

    If you think your buying a twin Cessna of any sort.. join https://www.twincessna.org/ attend a seminar... You will save the money you spend 10 times over.. If you are looking at Piper Aztec / Geronimo call Diamond Aire http://diamondaire.com/ John (406) 752-5092 or even Call John Lumley...
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    Tell me about Twins...

    I love these threads! Can’t get enough of my lil’ twin. I look at it this way; those big fuel & annual invoices are just earning my wife credit card points. :)
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    Anyone have any inside info on the TailBeacon?

    I am really hoping it gets through the FAA approval soon...
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    Checklists in a G430 - how to install?

    G430's have the ability to have checklists in them. Do you have to manually install (type/scroll) them or can you upload them some how?
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    Spinner polish... is there something over the counter?

    Is using a buffer bad? The 7” pad is hard to get close to the prop area. All the trucks in our shop use Alcoa wheels I sure we have aluminum polish.
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    Spinner polish... is there something over the counter?

    Just curious what everyone uses to get the stains off their spinners.
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    Oshkosh - 2019

    Arrived Sunday - Leaving in the morning (Wednesday). Takeaways: 1. Basler is awesome, ramp parking is worth every penny. 2. Got lucky with a great AirB&B. 3.Uber was flawless. 4.Aspen is awesome, sold me. 5.Spruces rep that I talked to was a 8!tch 6. Didn’t find any big discounts. 7...
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    Floods - Anyone else affected by the weather?

    Myself and many pilots in the area have been out for many weeks now..
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    Floods - Anyone else affected by the weather?

    Fortunately for my family it is just my hangar but for many in the Midwest it is their lives and lively hood. Lets just say I haven't been flying as much as I wanted to this Spring.. Here is a pic of KSET - St Charles Co Missouri... you can catch a glimpse of RWY 27.. 1 of 4 the airport has...
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    S-Tec better with Garmin or Avidyne?

    So you made the switch? I really do like the Avidyne just not sure I will keep this airplane that long. Congrats though!
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    S-Tec better with Garmin or Avidyne?

    Great to know.. thank you..
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    S-Tec better with Garmin or Avidyne?

    I am scraping together all my pennies, getting ready to upgrade the panel in a big way. Hoping for huge savings at OsHKosh.. Anyway... I have an S-Tec50 and like it alot... Does it matter what GPS unit I install? I do not have enough to install G5's to drive the system; that would be the...
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