What makes you think it's any different with a vehicle that moves in three dimensions?
Mike Hotel is in the shop for The Great GPS Swap. So far, this has entailed, in addition to the contracted-for work:
- Repairs to transponder wiring.
- Possible replacement of a COM antenna.
- Installation of an altitutde converter so that the 430 can properly report altitude to the MX-20.
- Removal and repair of the MX-20 to correct lines on the display.
- Installation of a (used) glideslope splitter so that the 430 can handle ILS approaches.
- Permanent installation of antenna and power wires for the 396.
- Installation of a data line between the 430 and the 396 so that flight plans will automatically upload from the former to the latter.
I see this and say, "That's going to cost a lot of money..."
And, we still need an oil change. It's good to be an aircraft owner, isn't it?
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We too have spent a buttload lately, although most of our costs are from a much less 'wow' upgrade. As much as we'd like to replace our single NARCO (not a real communications option) navcom, perhaps with a 430W or something equally awesome, getting a new and stunningly clear canopy for the little ol' Yankee was higher on the priority list. Of course, now we've got the maintenance guys looking into an odd stuck-mic problem that happens when the flaps reach their full-down position. And then there's the annoyingly audible strobe capacitor...
It is good to be an aircraft owner, isn't it? :)
LMAO at this post. If you were in private practice the hourly rate would be going UP!
Yes, it is great to be an aircraft owner.
BTW, hope the upgrades go well and you give us some "after" pictures.
AB, hah! I am in private practice; rates went up January 1, like clockwork. :-)
Yep I feel your pain! My Plane C-FUBC (1966 Piper Cherokee 140) went in to start her annual yesterday? I cant open a popcan from this nail-biting experience.
Atleast I have a partner to share the misery with :D.
You dont need to be rich to own an airplane, you just have to be ok with being poor....
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