Sport Pilot Talk

Question for the Avionics Guru's... I have ADS-B in but not out in my Remos GX Aviator II. My avionics package has a Garmin GTX-330 mode S transponder and GPSMAP 496. I am looking to comply with the ADS-B Out without butchering my avionics and panel. Is the GTX-335 installation along with the antenn...

Unfortunate. The Ukraine situation as I mentioned last year put a severe strain on FD. Other factors have put the future of FD in jeopardy. Hope they are able to survive.

Many of the ELSA's and E-AB's are good stable well constructed aircraft. Any buyer considering the purchase should thoroughly research the design, have some knowledge of aircraft structure and construction techniques, and understand the design limitations. Most are far more airworthy than 40 to 50 ...

Thanks Paul. Getting intimate with the machinery is the best solution. Appreciate the wisdom... Don

Many of the ELSA's and E-AB's are good stable well constructed aircraft. Any buyer considering the purchase should thoroughly research the design, have some knowledge of aircraft structure and construction techniques, and understand the design limitations. Most are far more airworthy than 40 to 50 y...

Those birds are industrious little devils, aren't they, Mark? In addition to suspicious grass, during nesting season one should always look for guano on the ground, under and near the engine cowling, before every flight. Yes Paul, leave it us old guys to look for evidence on the ground.. My favorit...

I don't know, Don. I really liked the old Super Homer. :) Paul, I think we are dating ourselves.. My first solo cross country was in the SA-9A Skycoupe, flew from Riverside CA to Phoenix AZ, used the Narco Mark III, trusty E6B, stopwatch, and sectionals. Hit Deer Valley Airport dead on - gee, what ...

Paul,
Great looking aircraft and panel.. Sure beats the days of the Narco Mark III Omnigator... vr.. Don

Don, that's great news. Even better was learning that the new owner is going to continue Ray's tradition of giving kids Young Eagles flights in it. A fitting tribute to his memory. Thanks Paul. Ray had flown over 2,000 Young Eagles between his C182 and later the C162. He even changed the N number t...

Skycatcher sold July 8th. VR.. Don

A lot of EAAers (including me) would love to be able to own Ray's personal airplane. As the designer of something like 15 different aircraft, as well as having founded EAA Chapter #1, he was legendary, and inspirational. I consider myself honored to have known him. Had I not just signed a deal to b...

Placing my father's Skycatcher C162 on the market if anyone is interested. N162YE has under 100 hours TTAF and Engine, recently added second MFD and Autopilot, stored in hangar at RIR since new, no damage, condition inspection through 1 September, and all bulletins complied with. My father, Ray Sti...

Placing my father's Skycatcher C162 on the market if anyone is interested. N162YE has under 100 hours TTAF and Engine, recently added second MFD and Autopilot, stored in hangar at RIR since new, no damage, condition inspection through 1 September, and all bulletins complied with. My father, Ray Stit...

Along with known safety issues mentioned above, the electrical/charging system requires modification to accommodate a lithium battery. Suggestion is change back to the factory authorized battery before the next flight. VR.. Don - Remos #357

Guess I still have many questions about ADS-B Out. I contacted Garmin regarding my current MAP496 (panel mounted) and reply as expected was "It doesn't meet TSO requirements... Finally got my answer regarding it's capability - WAAS Capable and Compliant. My GTX330 (mode S) Transponder is upgrad...