Sport Pilot Talk

Randall, It looks like we may have several things in common. I too am a Type I on a pump, fly a C162, and am a LSRM-A. I developed type I about 20 years ago and went on an insulin pump just afterwards. This was before the first practical CGM devices. I was able to get a special issuance in 2002; how...

Garmin won't unlock the software as long as your 162 is registered as S-LSA. There is a nice thread in the experimenter's corner: "Paperwork required to convert SLSA to ELSA". This details the history and the reason Garmin can't unlock the G300. The G300 software was the gold standard in 2...

1. Is it possible to get ADS-B in traffic on the G300 map display? What hardware is required for that? Just wasn't sure if the G300 has the port needed to receive ADS-B traffic in. Yes it is possible but not legal if your 162 is S-LSA. The G300 hardware is the same as the first generation G3X. If yo...

Hi everyone, I wanted to ask those of you who have owned C-162s for a few years, what has your annual maintenance cost been? If I plan to own the aircraft for 5-8 years, what large ticket items am I looking at? I'm budgeting $5k/year for maintenance, which includes oil, annual, etc. Some tell me it...

My reply did not make the last post, so here it is. The 162 has been an easy aircraft to maintain. My local A&P has no issues working on it. The O-200-D may be a dinosaur but it is rock solid. I have had a couple of avionics issues: the GSU 73 AHARS has failed twice and the GPS/com antenna neede...

I have owned a Skycatcher for about 7 years. Before I purchased the plane, I got the King Schools Flying the Skycatcher transition course. https://www.kingschools.com/aviation-courses/flying-the-skycatcher The course was very helpful and covered the basic G300 functions and training flight maneuver...

I have owned a Skycatcher for about 7 years. Before I purchased the plane, I got the King Schools Flying the Skycatcher transition course. https://www.kingschools.com/aviation-courses/flying-the-skycatcher The course was very helpful and covered the basic G300 functions and training flight maneuvers...

A look forward at the LSA weight rule adjustments. From the Vicker’s Aircraft web site: “After many months we can finally announce that Vickers Aircraft has received our FAA weight exemption for the Wave™ LSA. This will allow a MTOW of 1850lbs, so we can incorporate additional safety features, that ...

SB19-34-01 just released today: This service document provides parts and instructions to install a GPS antenna, L-Band transponder antenna, and a GDL 82 with associated wiring and cables to enable 978 MHz UAT ADS-B out.

Will post estimated cost when I can

I felt like I was being given a runaround and didn't have much faith that I was being told the truth.

I had originally requested a LOA for GDL-82 and GDL-39 installs along with updating the G300 software to the latest G3X. I will also post if I get a definite soluton

After several weeks of not getting a reply to emails, I called Cessna last week again and actually spoke with someone. The service agent said that the upcoming service bulletin was being reviewed by the technical writers and would be available as soon as they finished. He did not have any details as...

I own Skycatcher N3028G. I emailed Cessna last January to ask about the AHRS-magnetic-field model update and also inquired about an ADS-B solution. Here is the reply: Subject: RE: Cessna 162 alert message: "AHRS magnetic-field model out of date" Hi Steve, The message is not a safety concer...

I own a Skycatcher, and operating it on the ground was the most difficult skill to acquire in transitioning to the airplane. It takes some time to develop a feel for ground operation. After that the skill becomes natural and you no longer have to think about it. I strongly agree with wearing light s...

Thanks for the responses. I'll just wait for Cessna. Just feel like they have abandoned the Skycatcher

I have a Cessna 162. Cessna has not published a software upgrade to the G300 in a long time. Garmin has updated the GDU 375 software multiple times. Is it legal for me to update to the Garmin software? There are several added features that would be great to have. The 300 and the 375 are the same box...