Originally Posted by dar636 (Post 10527581)

Great thread idea! I’ll go next: I’m an aircraft owner lucky enough to have a late model 185. I’ve owned a Champ, 182, Maule will keep the 185 until I quit.



I hold an A&P, with IA and make a living as a FAA DAR (FSDO and MIDO) as well as a DAI for Bermuda and San Marino. The bulk of my work is transport aircraft, being a general aviation guy at heart keeps me from any authorization restrictions so I’ll work anything -rotorcraft, GA, business aircraft, etc



I started just after high school and look to retire at 65 in four years. Boats are easier to maintain at this point. I’ll send better some pics later. Keep the thread going!http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1563398821.jpghttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1563399018.jpg

Originally Posted by bugstrider (Post 10528539)

That is a very nice looking plane!!! I watched a video on youtube about an owner of a V-Tail(which I also like) that upgraded his panel to all glass. He stated that the weight savings was 60 pounds due to the gauges and all the wire that was pulled out. I think that you would see a couple knots out of that as well as a slight change in you CG. I too am waiting on the TB ADD-B and also the same Garmin. That’s kinda good to see others are in the same line. I see you are sporting both the mini and full size iPads. If you only had one, who size would you choose?

Originally Posted by bugstrider (Post 10529312)

If you haven’t seen his videos on YouTube, check him out. He is based just over the hill from us in Reno. He does a really good job with editing and has videos on all of his adventures with his buddies. They cover performance, mods, awesome areas they put the planes, etc. Since we were talking about the 2019 Oshkosh adventures, I’d figure I would post his link to their kick-off flight to it.
https://youtu.be/_3ncvWwHyhY

Cheers

Originally Posted by seafeye (Post 10529512)

One of my favorite videos.

https://youtu.be/KpOnFdunlYQ

Originally Posted by dmcummins (Post 10529058)

The small screen is a garmin 660. I have it hard wired to my fuel totalizer and power. It’s mainly a backup for my iPad. I prefer the iPad, my eyes aren’t what they use to be. It’s also much better for flight planning.

Originally Posted by Seahawk (Post 10529500)

I've flow into Auburn a few times - neat place. I am trying to find the pictures.



I have flown either an H-60 or 53E across the country over 20 times, all 500ft and below - in the desert, much, much less :cool:



This pic was taken on a mesa in the Rockies - we had flow around Pikes Peak and were headed west...I had to take a leak.;)



http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1563541856.jpg

Originally Posted by Seahawk (Post 10529500)

I've flow into Auburn a few times - neat place. I am trying to find the pictures.

I have flown either an H-60 or 53E across the country over 20 times, all 500ft and below - in the desert, much, much less :cool:

This pic was taken on a mesa in the Rockies - we had flow around Pikes Peak and were headed west...I had to take a leak.;)

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1563541856.jpg