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    Hotel rentals during busy season when you can't reserve due to weather.

    Here is a little secret that usually works on hotel apps and online. If you have to cancel within that restricted period that would result in a non-refund.....’modify/change your reservation’ ONLINE to something way in the future. Then simply cancel the ‘new’ reservation because the new/modified...
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    Oil leak/spray

    Hi everyone, I have a 1977 PA28R-201T. After a recent one hour flight I noticed some oil spray on the bottom part of the engine cowl on the pilot side (forward of the breather tube). I wiped the cowl clean, checked the dipstick,and flew back home, another one hour flight. On return I noticed...
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    Who has recently bought or is buying a plane and wants to share war stories

    Don't buy a turbo???? You should buy the airplane that fits your mission. Although your friend had those problems, in no way is that indicative of all turbocharged airplanes. I would agree with that if you live in an area without mountains, turbo is a waste, but in AZ or anywhere in the...
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    Is a 430 still worth getting?

    The GNS 430W is worth it to save money (in my opinion) Chase from Avionics Source sold me one in visually mint condition for $6700 and came with FAA docs and bench tested plus a 90 day warranty. That price came with antenna, tray, and wires for install.
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    Need advice on ADS-B options

    I just went through this, this summer. That slide in replacement from King is $5100 right? You already have WAAS with the GNS 530W. A Stratus ES (not the ESG since you have a WAAS source) is $2495. Now you need ADS B in, do you have a Stratus? If so that's covered. If not, Christmas deals...
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    G5 HSI, GNS 430w and TruTrak

    Jesse Saint let us know, but I thought when I was flying my approach (ILS approach loaded up on the GNS 430W) the TruTrak still flew lateral guidance past the FAF. It was very clear VFR and no wind so it wasn't like I was doing much post FAF and I was well established at that point. I didn't...
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    G5 HSI, GNS 430w and TruTrak

    Oh yeah of course. I was just referring to the ILS being loaded and the TruTrak flying the lateral course. I'm just saying I can't comment if it was super windy if the pink line on the GPS on an ILS equates to localizer performance. The TruTrak flies the pink line, and the vertical guidance...
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    G5 HSI, GNS 430w and TruTrak

    So Cappy I have heard the same thing regarding the Aspen, and what you say should be correct with it. I did, though hear that Garmin is working to integrate theirs to work in the same way though but that could be rumors, as they obviously have their own product (although it is limited to...
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    G5 HSI, GNS 430w and TruTrak

    I have a GNS430W, single G5, and a TruTrak. My single G5 is just the attitude indicator. If you go with the G5 HSI I believe it has a back up screen to do attitude. I did just the attitude as my budget was somewhat limited and the attitude install is 2-3 hours where the HSI is considerably...
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    Dual G5's in a Cherokee Six (PIREP)

    Totally agree with you on just about everything. I went the G5 route, and am not disappointed either. There is bad blood between the two, and I had a similar experience just talking with the Aspen rep in our area. Plus the new Aspen wasn't available when I was ready for my upgrade, and I was...
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    Paint shop recommendations

    Thanks for the reply to add to the list my A & P said some of his clients at DVT used Wickenberg. I’ll check on those leads and let you know what I find. What avionics upgrade are you doing? I just completed mine with a G5 AI, Stratus ADS B, GNS 430W, and a Trutrak autopilot. If you have any...
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    Paint shop recommendations

    Looking for recommendations for a paint shop in the Southwest. I am based at Deer Valley (DVT) in Phoenix and need to paint my 1977 PA28R-201T. It has original paint and is in need of a new look. Any recommendations in AZ, as well as SoCal, Las Vegas, and New Mexico welcomed and appreciated...
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    Attitude indicator not level

    Yes that is correct.
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    Attitude indicator not level

    I had an STEC 60pss so I was told it was attitude based. My Piper Autocontrol III was going out which led to the AP revamp. If yours is turn coordinator based then your problem is solved,the G5 attitude is about $2100 and the install is 2-3 hours. It makes the IFR scan easy, my focus is...
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    budget radio stack

    I just recently completed a similar upgrade albeit with some differences. I did have a KX 170b and KI-209 so ILS was covered. In all honesty though, ILS is on the way out, and GPS will eventually become the norm. I bought a GNS 430W from Avionics Source (Chase who is on this forum frequently I...
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    Attitude indicator not level

    I had a 'left leaning' attitude indicator and was warned it was almost done. I fly IFR, and the cost of replacing wasn't worth it compared to the G5 price. Like you, I had an STEC autopilot so it couldn't replace the attitude indicator because the autopilot needed it. Lucky (or unlucky) for...
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    406 ELT Recommendations and Install Time

    Awesome thanks! I have an Arrow (Turbo 3) as well, so I will look into the Artex 345, that pretty much solves my question.
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    Help with the Value of my 1978 Archer II, getting ready to sell

    I agree with most of the people here as well. When I read your initial post I thought 35k-40k. It looks like appraisers and everyone else is right in the range.
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    406 ELT Recommendations and Install Time

    I live in Arizona and plan on doing some flights to Mexico. With the requirement for the 406 ELT I am looking for suggestions for a new ELT. My mechanic recommended ACK as being easy to install. My question is how long is the install time with the 406 since it needs to be connected to a GPS...
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    TruTrak Vision $7,250 Installed

    I can vouch for them. I made a post last week giving a shout out to Sanjeev for installing the TruTrak on my Turbo Arrow 3. Customer service was great, were always very communicative during the install process, and honored their price when my install hit a few snags. I would highly recommend...
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