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What I learned at Oshkosh 2023


Another interesting and fun year at AirVenture, punctuated with beer, learning, and soaking up the experience with like-minded folks. Speaking of learning, thanks to DanH for his training on the Spotted Cow tap and for organizing another great evening with RV builders. Now on to what else I learned: Vic Syracuse (Base Leg Aviation) I ran into Vic while he…

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G3X Configuration for an RV-10 with full Garmin Panel


Firmware Update 1. Power on the PFD into Configuration mode by holding down the “Menu” button while the screen is booting up, or reboot the screen by simultaneously pressing “D->”, “Menu”, and “NRST”, then continue to hold the “Menu” button. 2. Insert the SD card with the most recent software version into the EFIS to load the most recent software…

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Lycoming 6 Cylinder P-Mag Setup Simplified


It took some time for me to full appreciate how to fine-tune my P200-6X Lycoming P-mags. I’m putting together this page to help others get up to speed more quickly. Information: I have been most please with settings of 23° BTDC (MIN) and 29° BTDC (MAX), but you will want to experiment to determine your optimum values CHT will increase…

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Project to help with night vision flying


Like many others I was extremely bummed to learn that Aveo stopped manufacturing their overhead light that had both white and red lights built-in. After unsuccessfully searching for surplus or used lights I gave up and settled on the EyeBeam Mini with white light only. I loved the touch sensitive On/Off and Intensity selection but needed a way to make…

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What I learned at Oshkosh 2022


Admittedly I did not attend many forums this year. I only attended the show for three days and there is just so much to see… But I did have a few takeaways: Vic Syracuse (Base Leg Aviation) Change auto spark plugs every 100 hours or annually (I have been following P-Mag recommendation of 125 hours) Mouse milk lube exhaust at…

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