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Thanks Dave for looking into this. I'm sure it's a simple fix but wanted to make you aware. The download link may be pointing to an old location since the latest upgrade we had.

I'm having an issue today, 9/25/17, with downloading files from the forum. Can anyone else download any of the files or do you get an error? I need to update two of my files and wanted to download the version I have online but can't. In fact I can't download ANY of the files online. I sent a message to Dave to let him know.

I guess I didn't read the "fine" print that stated that you had to be a resident of Texas to win the raffle. Congrats Beachcomber. You'll love the GDL unit and what it can do. Having weather while in route is the best!.

Awesome gesture Bob, this is a great device and hopefully someone who doesn't have one will win this.

6 months ago I would have been jealous but not anymore. 1 week, that's incredible! Kudos to you and FD. So glad to hear that some LSA manufacturers actually provide service AFTER the sale.

Thanks Bob for all your info and updates. I hope you had a great time there. Safe travels home.

If I got this now you dont even own a SportCruiser but at CT. I'll bet you have 3 LOA's because there are not from CSA but CT. I hear they actually listen and take care of their owners. Care to confirm this?

what are your LOA's? Care to share? Are they blanket LOA's from CZAW?

You'd have to come over to the dark side Wmlnce.... and someone once told me it'll narrow your buyers pool , not to mention kill your resale value. The 660 is incredible, I won't miss my 396 ever. You did see my side by side photo of old and new, yes?

Aren't you glad I told you to BREATHE Bob? I'm glad you did and you're still with us. You'd be a distant memory by now if you had waited for "the big announcement" from CSA. I really dont want to say I told you so............but..........I TOLD YOU SO! No worries, when you come pick up the plane I'll fly there with you if you like. It's a small grass strip just north of Orlando. $400 and an hour or so of your time (since you'll have just had you annual done) and you too will be free of "the man".

Yes Wmlnce, the US aviation and obstacle data is free courtesy of Dynon. I was referring to the chart data subscription from Seattle Avionics. We're on the same page here. I also agree that a second GPS is overkill (and more clutter) when just about all of us travel with a phone and a tablet with foreflight.

This topic was covered in another post about USB ports found here. Those usb ports are not meant to charge ANYTHING. Here's a quote from Dynon from the other post: SkyView is a multi-thousand dollar piece of flight critical avionics. Putting a load on the USB port makes it work harder and get hotter. It's unlikely, but possible that a USB device could act up and make SkyView shut down. Since it's only a .5A capable port, I would ask if it's supplying enough power to actually "increase" the battery percentage or just keep it steady and keep it from dying. Maybe contact Dynon and confirm this. I'm not sure I'd use those ports to power an iPad or iphone given the amount of current it needs to actually charge. A proper USB port supplies around 2.1 amps for your devices charging circuit. Just wanted to share this with you. It's your plane so of course you can do whatever you like.

This doesn't sound like "optimist dave" to me. My opinion is that less clutter is better. Have portables suctioned cupped everywhere is distracting. I have a phone and tablet as a backup that are out of sight but available if needed. I know Dynon has an agreement with Seattle Avionics, my point was about pricing. It's less than Garmin. Correct, they are not charging ports, they are for the EFIS and EMS. My point was why not locate 2 ports for powering our portable devices in the center console where the cigarette lighter use to be. Having the cigarette lighter high up in the right corner as in the photo of the new plane leads to cords in the way. Do the "designers" ever fly the planes? Very funny!

I think you'll need these to get it home, right? Let me know if you need the info on the DAR that did my conversion. It's about a 30 minute flight from where your plane is now. But you'll need the wings back on to get over to him also.

The seats do look comfortable. Why they are still putting a cigarette lighter and an external intercom in the plane is beyond me. The Garmin has an incredible stereo 3D intercom built in. We need USB ports not cigarette lighter sockets. This is 2017 right? I wondered WHY they have kept a panel mount GPS over the past few years with the installation of the dual 10" screens. Backup? Everyone has a tablet or phone with them these days. Not sure why you'd need a 796 or another other X96 now. Saves panel space and weight. Database pricing? Dynon is $99 a year, garmin is $149.

Same here! See if you can BORROW the one from the Garmin booth so we can test it in the SportCruiser. If you do make it back out there swing by the Garmin booth and talk with them about the FAA rebate and if the GDL-82 will qualify by the time of its release. It slated to be released in Q4. All we need to do is RESERVE the rebate by September 18 and you have 90 days to complete the install and test the system to get the rebate. If you reserve on the last day this will buy us until December 18th to complete everything. Just food for thought.....

Breathe Bob, breathe. Please let us know if you hear of any BIG news from CSA. All Dave's pics and more can be seen on CSA's website.

Oops, Dave responded while I was typing.

Nothing, it's one in the same. It's how Dave identifies the plane on the forum. CRUZ is the ICAO "type designator" for our aircraft. It's actually the "type designator" for all 4 versions. CSA SportCruiser CSA PiperSport CZAW SportCruiser Piper PiperSport Hope this explains things without adding yet more confusion.

Great write up Dave. When I bought my GDL-39 3D (gently used and with the battery) the only thing I couldn't swallow was the $70 Garmin was asking for a simple data cable. I ordered the connector and made my own. There are of course a few ways to wire up the GDL-39 depending on your avionics. However you do this, the GDL-39 is an AWESOME and simple device for ADS-B in. I love Garmin stuff.

Navworx has been anticipating a ruling from the FAA and they are ready to fix the affected units. This has been going on with them for a while now. This is the only issue I've heard of so far with regards to ADS-B equipment. As with all technology the units will get more advanced and less expensive as time goes on. I bet those willing to wait will get the best deal on ADS-B. Heck, there are LSA/experimental units available now for under $1000 already The issue will be installation time for those with S-LSA.

Oh I'm damn sure about that! I hear ya Bob on the "male duties" We recently adopted a greyhound and he's just like a kid, really! Time is getting very limited around here. Sometimes I just sneak away and dont come back for hours. There is only one shared hangar close to Dave's end of the field so that has to be the same one. And there's lots more room over the standard T hangars there. Removing the fuel level sensor is easy, the tank not so much. That'll require possibly new paint. When I spoke to Patrick last year at Sun-n-Fun he mentioned to me that the factory was going to issue a SB for the legacy aircraft that didn't have the return fuel line to the left tank and force us to add one. That requires removing the tank and that means the skin on the leading edge of the wing. He mentioned that meant new paint as well in some cases. That's because all new rivets and then body filler to make them look solid. This is just another reason I'm glad I went E-LSA, I've never had ANY fuel pressure problems and I'll be damned if I'm going to open that can of worms and start down a road so many others have been down. NO THANKS! I dont remember there being baffles in the tanks. I thought I looked into mine once to see the fuel level sensor and dont remember baffles. Who know the gas fumes could have clouded my memory even more. As far as 2020 and a lease back. You only need to equip for 2020 IF you plan to fly: in class A airspace of course but that does not apply to LSA in Class B airspace inside the mode C ring in Class C airspace in class E airspace above 10,000 feet MSL but not below 2,500 AGL above 3000' MSL within 12 nm of the coastline of the US Basically anywhere that requires a transponder today will require ADS-B out equipment If none of these apply then owners dont need to equip for the mandate. My home airport is inside the Tampa Mode C veil so unless I move I have no choice. I can't imagine that CSA would not issue a blanket LOA for ONE ADS-B solution for legacy aircraft. I'm leaning towards the GTX-335 and my guess. Stranger things have happened but who know at this point. That would force me to look at LSA manufacturers other than CSA knowing they were not willing to support their loyal customers. This would be bad business for them. My brain hurts now.....

Yup, that's our weather right now. Is your plane in the quonset hut on the field? That used to be my hangar I shared with another LSA owner. I can only imagine that the tank can be flushed of any and all foreign matter and be good as new again. Thankfully the wings are off and that'll make cleaning them much easier. I'm hoping to get up there soon when the storms subside. We had a short break in the storms today but the girlfriend told me I needed to mow the yard.

Bruce, he could if it's not in the log book.....just sayin' Bob, they will have to come up with something for the S-LSA legacy aircraft, there's no way around it for CSA. All the Skyview owners are set with the new 2020 transponder and GPS from Dynon. No LOA needed for them. The Garmin 335 or 345 is the easiest and least intrusive solution for the legacy aircraft. Literally no modifications to the aircraft. I have not made it up to X35 as we here in Florida have had non stop thunderstorms or rain for what seems like 2 weeks. i'm not complaining as we sure could use it. I'd love to get an update from you on your plane.

You cannot fly it as a sport pilot. you are correct. He has a private rating. If/when he ever sells it he can simply put the ground adjustable prop back on the plane.