Recent content by Don D

I'm wanting to have NEXRAD weather on my Samsung Galaxy S-4 phone with Avare installed. Looking at FlightBox ADS-B as the receiving device for ADS-B weather. The Flight Box home page says it will provide NEXRAD weather to Avare, but sometimes things don't work as stated. Has anyone used...

I use and like the 220 also. Only downside for me is the small buttons. Easy for fat fingers to push a wrong one. Don

I'm considering the purchase of a used VAL 760 comm radio. I'm not familiar with them and would appreciate any comments or reviews on their operation. reliability, maintenance issues, etc. Thanks Don

Thanks, Dana. The Yaesu Operating Manual states that one should not use the PA-44 or PA 48 AC charging devices as a power source, but is silent on using the CD-59 cigarette charging device as a power source while transmitting or receiving on the radio. As you suggest, I'll have to contact...

Can one use Yaesu's CD-59 cigarette lighter charger as a power source while the FTA-230 radio is being used in an airplane? If so, it seems doing so would keep the radio operating at full strength rather than on declining battery power. Thanks Don

Re: Anyone Know of FAenforcement actions for flying aircraft converted back to LSA st Thanks for the good advice, but that is not what I'm asking for. Does anyone know of any FAA enforcement actions for flying a retro-converted LSA as LS? Don

This is a follow-up to my question about retro-conversion of aircraft originally mfg'd as LSA, but subsequently modified to operate at a higher gross weight, and then returned to LS limitations. I am doing some research into this issue and now I am trying to determine if a retro-conversion...

Thanks, I found the citation. Don

Thanks, Dana. Where is the quote from? Where can I find it online. I would like to cite it. Don

Where can I find the FAA regulation that states an aircraft that originally qualified for light sport operation and was upgraded to a model that exceeded the gross weight of 1320 lbs, may not be returned to a light sport configuration? Thanks. Don

Fritz: Is the Pup for sale flying? Don

There's an Ultra Pup for sale on Trade a Plane. In Florida, I believe. Been listed for quite awhile. Don

Amen to the above! It's my opinion that editorial oversight is almost totally lacking in most publications these days, especially in the "news" media. That is, other than a computer spell check, no one reads articles before going to press to see if there are inaccuracies, misspellings, poor...

Fisher Celebrity LS biplane repair project PRICE REDUCED!! $2,000. Need to sell as I am not a builder and want to clear out hangar.. No FWF, airframe only. Landing gear needs to be replaced due to off-field landing. Also some damage to lower wings, front of fuselage & cowling. Originally...

Fisher Celebrity LS biplane repair project FOR SALE $2,700. Need to sell as I am not a builder. No FWF, airframe only. Landing gear needs to be replaced due to off-field landing. Also some damage to lower wings, front of fuselage & cowling. Originally built in 1998 by Mike Fisher, 400 plus...