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  1. Aviator305

    Bose A20 Background Squeal Noise

    I haven't experienced any issues with Amazon AA batteries which according to the above review contain the highest charge per unit currency. The review also validates the preceding comments about the longevity of Energizer Lithium. The question comes down to whether you prefer the the greatest...
  2. Aviator305

    At annual they tell me I'm making metal 1750 hrs.

    Where did you get them?
  3. Aviator305

    Delta Zulu's or A30's or something else?

    How about the David Clark One-X? I am considering replacing my A20s with these. I tried them out at Sun n’ Fun, and they were remarkably comfortable. The reviews seem to say the noise cancellation is not quite but near the level of the A20s, and to many the comfort of the DC negates any...
  4. Aviator305

    Mag OH/IRAN earlier than 500hr?

    Does the spring show any signs before failure? My engine starts like a brand new car, runs smooth, and the mag checks are no different than the first day I got them.
  5. Aviator305

    Mag OH/IRAN earlier than 500hr?

    Dual mag on a Lycoming O-540-J3A5D Is there any benefit to performing an overhaul/IRAN earlier than 500hr based on time since the last overhaul? Has anyone with experience doing these overhauls found anything of interest earlier than the 500hr mark? I fly my family out of an urban area, so...
  6. Aviator305

    I was banned from POA!

    I just ran a search and did not find anything disgusting or egregious. You made a comment that is might be construed as political but was written in a nonpolarizing manner (key words off the top of my head.. Amelia Earhart..reminder of American exceptionalism and what we could be again). I'm...
  7. Aviator305

    Not Sure Ownership Is For Me Anymore

    Would anyone else think of getting an independent evaluation? I see a conflict of interest.
  8. Aviator305

    Looking for some opinions on a cylinder/exhaust valve

    Any thoughts, even guesses, as to why you’ve only seen this twice in your engines but more frequently in other builders’ engines? I thought these were mainly manufacturing issues where the owners just have to accept the consequences of probability. Is there something to how they’re put together?
  9. Aviator305

    Avionics Nav Com Installation in South Florida

    Try Stacey Jordan from http://palmbeachavionics.com/ at F45. I haven’t talked to him in a while, but he did a solid job repairing my Piper Autocontrol iiib in 2018. Based on the work I saw going on in the shop, I have little doubt he can handle installing a navcom.
  10. Aviator305

    Dakota O-540 Engine Procedures - Do I need an engine monitor?

    I am so glad you asked, because right after I posted that I asked myself how in the world I did that! So, I looked back at my personal video log to retrace my steps and clear up my memory from 5 years ago. The first thing was what I said and got everything started. Inspired by some article I...
  11. Aviator305

    Dakota O-540 Engine Procedures - Do I need an engine monitor?

    I believe the original was 9 rows. I cannot recommend the 13 rows for two reasons. First, I now have difficulty reaching oil temperatures greater than 180°. In retrospect, the premise for going to the larger cooler may have been based on faulty data from the factory gauge which was sometimes...
  12. Aviator305

    Dakota O-540 Engine Procedures - Do I need an engine monitor?

    I wish that I could magically line up all Dakotas and visually examine all the variables that might account for the differences we experience relative to each other. I climb at 100KIAS at sea level and depending on my mood allow that to drop 95kias by the time I start leaning at 5,000’ (which...
  13. Aviator305

    Dakota O-540 Engine Procedures - Do I need an engine monitor?

    After 7 years of owning a Dakota in Florida, this has never happened to me, not even close. I can easily keep my CHTs below 400 in the climb. Occasionally in very hot weather, one might sneak up on me and hit 405, but even then very briefly and it has been a while since this has happened. My...
  14. Aviator305

    Reduce Manifold Pressure and RPM for climb?

    "Maximum continuous power = the power setting at which the engine can run 24/7 in a full rich condition... Maximum recommended cruise power = the power setting at or below, which full leaning authority is safe, allowable and engines are tested for durability... Some engines have a five-minute...
  15. Aviator305

    No pants

    In my case, no significant difference. Maybe a 2-3 knots faster. I know that’s not what others have reported, but that’s my conclusion over many flights carefully collecting data over the years. My old pants were in bad shape, and these look better, so I’m not terribly sore about it. There may...
  16. Aviator305

    No pants

    Piper Dakota with LFS pants on the main gears yielded 6 knots over no pants and no difference compared to factory. Measurements taken carefully before and after installing a fancy glass panel concur with each other. I keep them on for looks but I don’t worry about the loss of performance or...
  17. Aviator305

    Luxury Tax on GA Aircraft

    This is hardly specific to Trump. Al Gore prompted first recount that I am aware of during my lifetime. At what point is it ok to question without crossing the line? I saw some very unusual behavior with the USPS around and during election time. At any rate, I have seen a lot of double...
  18. Aviator305

    How to accurately fuel less than full

    @Rick G Do you have a fuel totalizer with a precisely tuned k-factor?
  19. Aviator305

    How to accurately fuel less than full

    If you’re going the 930/900 route, please report back with whether or not there is a white dot on the face if your ammeter
  20. Aviator305

    Garmin 530W vs 430W vs 650 vs 650Xi

    That’s great. I wonder if they would enable the same in the GNC units. It’s not so much for turbulence, but I would any fraction of a second that I can navigate without looking at the screen to be valuable.
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