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Interesting update, the avionics shop could not replicate or find any faults with the unit. He said it may have been user error from an old flight plan saved by the prior owner that I activated.. The only think I did was recently update the Nav card with new Jeppesen data. I’m still going to...

I have learned this as well. According to the Avionics shop, the unit is functioning fine and may be an antenna issue. Regardless, at this point I don’t really want to use a non-WAAS unit for IFR training and flight. For me serviceability equals safety.

Nah, trim for airspeed, power for altitude. or something like that

My conundrum is that I’ve already paid my deposit on dual G5’s and a GFC-500 and they started the disassembly today, removing servos, etc. So I feel like I’m kind of being nudged towards a Garmin product. From what I’ve heard, the Avidyne doesn’t always play well with the GFC500 autopilot

Ed, I can say that I have realized true fuel savings with my JPI. When I lean by reference to the installed EGT meter, I did the same lean point and would burn about 15-16gph in my standard cruise. With this, I can effectively shave off 2+ gph. Being carbureted, having the carb temp is a great...

just a bunch of colorful whizbangs and doodads cluttering up a legacy panel. Ain’t nobody got time for that.

It sounds like the employee was fired for shoddy work. He just put it in a nicer tone.

What program do you use to see parameters? or are you using Savvy? I’d like to peek at mine without a savvy commitment.

I have a JPI 830. Being able to see fuel flow helps me get into line with performance charts. For instance if my POH states 5000’ 23”/2300rpm has a fuel flow of 14.2, but I look down and see 16.5, I know I can start fine tuning. It’s funny, EGT will almost always follow in suit to be near my...

I always fly to the right of the road and hope others do the same. The Houston corridor seems to get its fair share of right down the middle, which irks me considering the low ceiling.

Thanks for the responses. waiting to hear back from my avionics shop. They are slated to begin installing dual G5 and a GFC-500. From what I’m seeing the Avidyne 440 is the same price as a GTN 650xi. Does it have something the 650 doesn’t?

I am wondering if anyone has experienced something like this... On a flight back to home, I had the GNS430(non-WAAS) set with Direct To navigation. All of the sudden, my range went from 40 miles to 5000, then 3000, then 7000 miles. When I tried to enter a Direct To again, it tried to select...

I Love my stratux, way better than my stratus 3 for ADSB in. I haven’t tested the AHRS, but heard it’s sketchy. I still keep the stratus 3 in the plane as a backup cya alternate.

this x3. I thought it was the pinnacle of ADSB in but I have learned differently.

I too had this problem with the Stratus 3 and FF. It always seemed to happen at the most inopportune times. Actually like clockwork on a departure from a local airport KSGR. If my departure was to the North, it would disconnect at 800-1000 feet. Cycling the stratus would bring it online about...

Thanks for the insight. I think I’ll save the panel work for a future update when I upgrade gps, radios, etc. I would imagine a panel rework could add up quick in labor.

This has me thinking. Is the cost of a G3x and a G5 about equivalent in price to dual GI275?

Hello, I can’t seem to get a clear answer on this topic. I am upgrading to dual GI-275 in my 182. Currently I have dual Garmin GI-106a CDI driven by Nav1 GNS430 and Nav2 SL30 Will I be able to retain these CDI or are they eliminated upon install of the 275? I read something about lightning...

Keep at it. I had a few landings in my early flying time that we’re so unsettling that the instructor basically begged me to come back. I used to hate the sight picture and had the ground rush sensation that spurred fear. What helped me was sitting with a few different instructors to gain...

The 830 is sweet if you’re looking for an upgrade. I love mine