Autopilot Removed for repair
Autopilot has been removed for repair. ETA first week of November.
ForeFlight
ForeFlight has been installed on the iPad Mini, aboard the aircraft. Thanks to Daniel, on one hand, and my Skydemon due for renewal, I decided to switch. Garmin Pilot is still installed, and will most certainly be supported until the mid-March 2019 However still under my personal review, ForeFlight is very promising and seems to [...]
Checklist v29 (May 2018)
An updated version of the Checklist is available for download Changes: Ground check: Mixture > Rich has been moved up before Throttle > 2000rpm After Landing: Transponder > 7000 and Ground Shutdown: Flight Plan > Check Closed
GTN 650 now runs International Standard PilotPak
Including: NavData Obstacles SafeTaxi Terrain Airport Directory IFR/VFR Charts Map Enhancements Basemap Frequency databases.
GTN 650 Updated to v6.41
GTN 6XX/7XX Main Software Version 6.41 contains: Added support for visual approaches which include advisory vertical and horizontal guidance to most runways. Added support for forwarding GTX attitude through the Flight Stream 510 to portable devices. Added support for advisory vertical guidance on LNAV approaches in regions without SBAS coverage. Removed pop-up that impeded the [...]
Winter Repairs
First half of next week, N123AX will be serviceable again. Amongst others, the following has been done: Update of G4 Engine Monitor to latest software version Overhaul of the CSU Replacement of Mixture Cable New (gen) battery, which is supposed to be lasting far better and longer Right gear 'green' light repaired (wire was unsoldered) [...]
Insight Avionics G4 UPDATE 204 dd. 17 Jan 2018
In the next days, The G4 will be upgraded to vs204. Take a look at some nifty new features: Some of the changes in going from G4 version 182, 202, 203 and 204 are... Previously there was no standard color scheme in the configuration screens. Now the selected line is yellow and the inactive lines [...]
Minor Repairs & Misc
Air Vent co-pilot side has been replaced Carpets: have been attached with velcro Headphones: Mic Socks replaced where necessary Headphones: Ear cups replaced where necessary
Oil Leak CSU
A minor oil leak exists at the CSU. Since the unit needs to be sent for repair (10 days), this will be performed during winter season. Please monitor oil level carefully.
Annual/100hr Inspection
Following has been taken care of: OAT Probe on G4 Engine monitor has been replaced Oil leak in CSU has been fixed Heating system handle had been replaced New CO Detector has been fitted (good till may 2020) Refer to the Airworthiness Limitations document for further details