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by Brantel
Wed Jul 10, 2013 6:05 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Light woes
Replies: 7
Views: 13108

I have homemade Nav lights, police car strobes, led tail and strobe and just dumped my 35w HID's for two SunSpot 36LX's. The homemade Nav lights are copies of Jeff Bordelons design but with a good CC regulator/filter. The Strobes are Strobes N' More Pro System-4 kit. Work great and are cheap and so ...
by Brantel
Fri Jul 05, 2013 4:45 am
Forum: Avionics (GPS/NAV/COMM)
Topic: Ordered my avionics yesterday!
Replies: 13
Views: 19936

In keeping with the various ways to set up the G3X the GTX 23 remote transponder has a lots of features. I have a 327 in my Cessna and it is great and quick to use if ATC is firing codes at me. If instead you had the GTX 23 with the G3X are you guys aware how you actually load codes and control it....
by Brantel
Fri Jul 05, 2013 4:40 am
Forum: Avionics (GPS/NAV/COMM)
Topic: Ordered my avionics yesterday!
Replies: 13
Views: 19936

CJ, Keep in mind that you must pay extra for the weather subscription. It took 3 months to gut the old, rewire most of the plane, build the new and install. Included changing all the engine sensors. Naw, no ADS-B for me. Truth be told, I want a radio and the weather part comes for free with it. I pl...
by Brantel
Wed Jun 26, 2013 7:52 am
Forum: Avionics (GPS/NAV/COMM)
Topic: Ordered my avionics yesterday!
Replies: 13
Views: 19936

Cool! Your gonna love the G3X... I would however get the GDL39 and don't waste money/time with the XM. Unless you want to listen to XM music, save the money and get the GDU370 instead of the GDU375. Even if you don't have ADS-B out, the FIS-B weather works great. The North East is covered with groun...
by Brantel
Tue Jun 11, 2013 12:59 pm
Forum: Electrical Systems
Topic: Baggage Light - What are you guys using?
Replies: 4
Views: 11218

I used two of these from Vans. Work great.

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by Brantel
Sat Jun 08, 2013 7:47 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: I got T-Boned on my bike
Replies: 23
Views: 36814

Glad your OK CJ!
by Brantel
Sat Jun 01, 2013 5:49 pm
Forum: Fly-in Planning
Topic: What are the plans for Osh?
Replies: 25
Views: 40191

Looks like I am on my own this year Brian. I hate that!

Where is everyone????

Sorry you won't make it this year. Maybe next year?
by Brantel
Thu May 30, 2013 6:05 pm
Forum: Fly-in Planning
Topic: What are the plans for Osh?
Replies: 25
Views: 40191

What are the plans for Osh?

Going early this week and most likely will be out of there on Wed maybe Thur. What are the plans Rivetbangers? I will have a newbie RV6 owner with me that needs to get a taste of the Otter! Looks like the Dan Horton Social will be on Monday the 29th. Van's dinner is normally on Tues correct? What sa...
by Brantel
Mon May 20, 2013 12:05 pm
Forum: MFD's/AHRS/Engine Monitors
Topic: Garmin GX3 versus Dynon Skyview
Replies: 7
Views: 32076

Yes, I have almost 20hrs on the new panel since the upgrade. Love it!
by Brantel
Mon May 20, 2013 9:13 am
Forum: MFD's/AHRS/Engine Monitors
Topic: Garmin GX3 versus Dynon Skyview
Replies: 7
Views: 32076

If you have a NAV or GPS source that provides vertical guidance, currently the Skyview's autopilot will not couple to it. That means if you plan to use the AP to fly IFR approaches, you will be forced to hand fly the vertical portion. Dynon is claiming that they will have vertical coupling for their...
by Brantel
Sun May 19, 2013 7:16 am
Forum: MFD's/AHRS/Engine Monitors
Topic: Garmin GX3 versus Dynon Skyview
Replies: 7
Views: 32076

For me it came down to what features were available now and how they were implemented as well as how well the user interface and buttonology was designed. The fact that Dynon still does not have vertical autopilot coupling was also a deal breaker. (I know they say they are releasing it shortly....un...
by Brantel
Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:28 pm
Forum: RV 10
Topic: N410BL Final Stretch
Replies: 37
Views: 35778

Bob,

Very nice.

Your gonna love the GTN. You almost don't need a manual to learn how to use it.

I am sure the AFS stuff will be equally as amazing.
by Brantel
Wed Apr 24, 2013 8:13 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: New Perspectives.....
Replies: 7
Views: 10738

Mike, It is a major rush to do it for the first time as you now know. It is a blast to do it over and over again. You will find that it takes practice to get it super smooth, stay on heading and altitude. The more you practice, you will find you don't need so much pitch up in the beginning. I had a ...
by Brantel
Mon Mar 25, 2013 5:21 pm
Forum: RV 7/7A
Topic: First Flight
Replies: 10
Views: 18295

Congrats! Great job!
by Brantel
Sun Mar 17, 2013 6:57 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Chad, you OK?
Replies: 15
Views: 21530

Chad, you OK?

I saw this over on another forum... Hopefully this is not true unless he wants it to be. If it is true, it is a loss for the EAA: "[QUOTE=ccsmith51;753276]I just saw this on Facebook? Jon Ross Chad Jensen has been terminated from EAA as of Friday... Like · · Anyone know if this is accurate?[/QUOTE...
by Brantel
Mon Mar 11, 2013 7:12 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Busy weekend
Replies: 15
Views: 19637

Hey Brantel while the carnivores discuss eating raw meat at the Otter can you tell us why you picked the G3X over AFS, GRT et al. Pat Oh it is not raw, only mostly raw...I have to honestly say however that is the best Prime Rib I have ever had! I am ready for mine again this year right now! Dynon i...
by Brantel
Mon Mar 11, 2013 6:30 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Busy weekend
Replies: 15
Views: 19637

captain_john wrote:
Bri, Gotta love the G3X huh!?! Hows it werkin'!?!
So far so good...Only a short flight so far. It was nice to see the end of the hard work and it all come together.

So far it is an amazing system but all of the latest models are amazing!
by Brantel
Mon Mar 11, 2013 3:12 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Busy weekend
Replies: 15
Views: 19637

I flew my new G3X panel!
by Brantel
Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:12 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Did you read the Yankee thread?
Replies: 6
Views: 10290

Heeeyyyyy!

:lol:
by Brantel
Sun Feb 10, 2013 3:01 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Garmin 430W GPS signal loss
Replies: 7
Views: 15400

Mike,

Sounds like your well on your way to a fix.

In my case my 430W antenna would kill everything else.

I am starting to think that the engine compartment is not a good place for these antennas....

Let us know how it goes....